JP5339844B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can ensure the exchanging amount to game balls at a game hall in such a manner that the consumption amount of game balls in the game machine is maintained even when a performance is performed on a liquid crystal displaying apparatus or the like based on the suspension of game balls which have entered a start pocket or the like. <P>SOLUTION: When the result of a lottery process for suspended balls has continuously been missing, a specified missing performance is executed while the variation display and the stop display of identification information are performed over a plurality of times on an identification information displaying means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs notification based on a result of a lottery process.

Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, in addition to the original game of pachinko gaming machines by the movement of the game ball, there have been things that are simultaneously rendered with a liquid crystal display device etc. to prevent the player from getting bored. Further, there is an effect performed by the liquid crystal display device or the like in which a game ball won at a starting port is reserved and the reserved game ball is used (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-290254 A

  As described above, a conventional gaming machine holds a game ball won at a start opening or the like, and performs an effect on a liquid crystal display device or the like based on the held game ball. This conventional gaming machine displays the start-up memory display area in a special display mode when it is decided to perform a continuous notice when the result of the variation of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol.

  As described above, the conventional gaming machine has decided to perform the continuous notice when the result of the variation of the special symbol becomes a big hit symbol. However, generally, when the change of the special symbol is started, the player tends to pay attention to the result of the change and watch whether the result is a big hit or off. In particular, if it is known in advance that the game will be a big hit, there will be no reason to actively fire the game ball, so the player is more likely to interrupt the launch of the game ball. . Thus, if the launch of a game ball is interrupted, the consumption of the game ball in the gaming machine is reduced, which may lead to a situation where the amount of exchange for the game ball is reduced in the game store where the game machine is installed. It became a thing.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine even if an effect is provided on a liquid crystal display device or the like based on the holding of a game ball won at a start opening or the like. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining the amount of game balls consumed and securing the amount of game balls exchanged at a game store.

The features according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows:
A game board comprising a game area in which a game ball rolls and a detection area formed in the game area for detecting the passage of the game ball;
Lottery means for executing a lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to a game state advantageous to the player, when the game ball has passed through the detection area;
Based on the result of the lottery process, the identification information is displayed in a suspended manner after the identification information is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period; and
Reserving ball result storage means for storing the result of the lottery processing for the reserved ball, with the game ball that has passed through the detection area when the identification information is variably displayed as a reserved ball;
When the result of the lottery process for the holding ball is continuously lost, the identification information display means performs a predetermined deviation while the identification information is being displayed in a variable state and stopped several times. An offending effect control means for continuously executing the effect ,
The losing effect control means determines that the predetermined losing effect is to be continuously executed based on the fact that the losing process has been continuously performed a predetermined number of times by the lottery process, and then the losing effect control unit newly adds a deviation by the lottery process. When this happens , the predetermined off-line production is continued according to the predetermined number of times .

  By doing so, the off-line effect is continuously executed, so that the player can be encouraged to fire the game ball so as to hold it, and by increasing the consumption of the game ball, The exchange amount of the sphere can be increased.

The features according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows:
The losing effect control means is advantageous to the player by the lottery process after determining that the predetermined losing effect is to be continuously executed based on the fact that the losing process has been repeated a predetermined number of times by the lottery process. Even if it is determined to shift to a different gaming state, the predetermined off-line effect is continued .

Furthermore, the features according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows:
A holding ball result determination unit that determines whether the information stored in the holding ball result storage unit is specific information before the variable display based on the result of the lottery process of the holding ball is performed;
A determined storage unit that stores information on whether or not each of the holding balls has been determined by the holding ball result determining unit;
The holding ball result determining unit collectively determines information stored in the holding ball result storing unit that is not determined by the holding ball result determining unit, based on information stored in the determined storage unit. is there.

Furthermore, the features according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows:
Before SL is shifted presentation control means before the Ki抽 selection process, a predetermined number of times, after determining the continuously executing the predetermined out effect based on the fact that a deviated continuously, the pending sphere results When it is determined by the determining means that the game state is continuously shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, the predetermined off-line effect is ended .

The features according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows:
From the information stored in the determined storage means, an undetermined process counting means for counting the result of the lottery process that has not been determined by the holding ball result determining means;
Maximum number storage means for storing the maximum number of times to continuously execute the predetermined off-line effect;
Maximum number update means for updating the value stored in the maximum number storage means based on the counting result of the undetermined processing counting means;
Execution number storage means for storing the number of times the predetermined off-line effect is continuously executed;
An off-stage effect storage means for storing the effect data of the predetermined off-line effect based on the value stored in the maximum number of times storage means and the value stored in the execution number storage means;
The execution number storage means is not updated based on the update of the maximum number storage means,
The outlier effect control means selects the effect data from the outlier effect storage means based on the value stored in the maximum number storage means and the value stored in the execution number storage means, and the maximum number update means. When selecting the effect data based on the fact that the maximum number storage means is updated by the above, the updated value stored in the maximum number storage means and the execution number storage means continued from before the update are stored. The effect data is selected based on the value, and the off-effect is executed based on the selected effect data .

  Based on the hold of the game ball won at the start opening or the like, the liquid crystal display device or the like can be used to maintain the game ball consumption in the game machine and secure the exchange amount for the game ball in the game store.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.

<<< Outline of pachinko machine functions >>>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of functions of an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine mainly includes game control means and effect means. In the game control means, the progress of the pachinko game is controlled. A pachinko game is a game in which a game ball is launched in response to a user operation, and when the game ball wins a variety of winning holes, starting holes, etc., the number of gaming balls corresponding to the type of winning hole is paid out. is there. This pachinko game includes a special symbol game using a special symbol, which will be described later, and a normal symbol game using a normal symbol.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, there are three types of game ball winnings: winning at a general winning opening, passing through a specific area, and winning at a starting opening. Winning at the general winning opening and winning at the start opening mean a mode in which a game ball enters a through hole formed in the game board. Moreover, the passage of the specific area means a mode in which a game ball moving along the game board passes through a specific area such as a pass gate provided on the game board. Passing is also included in the prize. Note that, instead of passing through the specific area, it is also possible to make only a winning in a through hole formed in the game board, like a general winning opening and a starting opening. In the following, a winning when a game ball passes through a specific area is referred to as a normal symbol start winning. Further, the winning at the starting opening is referred to as a special symbol starting winning. This starting port corresponds to a “starting region”.

<< General Prize >>
A prize to the general prize opening is to pay out a predetermined number of game balls according to the type of the general prize opening when a game ball enters the through hole formed in the game board as a general prize opening. is there.

<< Normal design game >>
A normal symbol game is started when a game ball passes through a specific area such as a passing gate provided on the game board. The normal symbol game is a game using the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display means, and is controlled by the normal symbol game means to proceed. When the result of this normal symbol game is a win, the state of the starting port is changed to a state where the game ball is easy to win (hereinafter referred to as an easy winning state). This increases the possibility that the player can win the game ball at the start opening, and as a result, the number of game balls to be paid out can be increased.

  Control in the normal symbol game means is performed as follows.

  First, as described above, the normal symbol game control is started in response to a normal symbol start winning when the game ball has passed the specific area. That is, the normal symbol start winning is one condition for variably displaying the normal symbol in order to start the normal symbol game. When there is a normal symbol start winning, a random value extracted from the winning determination counter (hereinafter referred to as a winning determination random value) is extracted and stored in the storage means (not shown) of the normal symbol game means. It is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the hit determination random number value is already stored in the storage area. When it is determined that the random number value for hit determination is stored, the normal symbol variable display is started by the normal symbol display control. As a result, the normal symbol game is started. As described above, the normal symbol game is started when there is a normal symbol start winning and the random number value for hit determination is stored. If the normal symbol has already been variably displayed and there is a new normal symbol start prize, the normal symbol starts up to a predetermined number of game balls, for example, up to four game balls. Every time there is a winning, a winning determination random value extracted from the winning determination counter is extracted, and each winning determination random value is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  Next, with reference to the random number value for hit determination, a hit determination is made as to whether or not to win the result of the normal symbol game. Further, referring to the result of the hit determination, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol is determined. Thereafter, referring to the result of the hit determination and the variation pattern of the normal symbol, variable display control for performing display control for variable symbol normal display and effect display control for performing a predetermined effect are executed.

  Next, after the above-described variable display control and effect display control are finished, it is determined whether or not to win the result of the normal symbol game. Execute. By performing the start port control, the start port state is changed to an easy-to-win state in which the game ball can easily win the start port. By doing so, it is possible to increase the possibility that the player can win the game ball at the start opening. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol game is not hit, the start port control is not executed.

  Further, thereafter, the determination as to whether or not the game ball has passed through a specific area such as a pass gate provided on the game board is repeatedly executed.

<< Special design game >>
A special symbol game is started when a game ball is won at the start opening. The special symbol game is a game using the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display means, and is controlled by the special symbol game means to proceed. When the result of this special symbol game is a big hit, the state of the big winning opening is changed to a state where the game ball is easy to win (hereinafter referred to as an easy winning state). This increases the possibility that the player can win the game ball in the big winning opening, and as a result, the number of game balls to be paid out can be increased.

  Control in the special symbol game means is performed as follows.

  First, as described above, the special symbol game control is started in response to the special symbol start winning when the game ball wins the start opening. That is, the special symbol start winning is one condition for variably displaying the special symbol in order to start the special symbol game. When there is a special symbol start winning, a random number value (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot determination random value) is extracted from the jackpot determination counter, and a random number value (hereinafter referred to as a symbol determination counter) is extracted. The big hit symbol determination random number value is extracted, and both the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value are stored in a predetermined storage area of the storage means (not shown) of the special symbol game means. Is done.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination random number is already stored in the storage area. When it is determined that the jackpot determination random number is stored, the special symbol display control starts variable display of the special symbol. Thereby, a special symbol game is started. As described above, the special symbol game is started when there is a special symbol starting prize and the random number for jackpot determination is stored. If the special symbol has already been variably displayed and there is a new special symbol start winning, the special symbol start up to a predetermined number of game balls, for example, up to four game balls. Every time there is a winning, a winning determination random value extracted from the winning determination counter is extracted, and each winning determination random value is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  Next, with reference to the random number value for jackpot determination, a jackpot determination is made as to whether or not the result of the special symbol game is a jackpot. Further, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined with reference to the result of the jackpot determination and the random number value for determining the jackpot symbol extracted from the symbol determination counter. By this process, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area of the game area, it is possible to perform a big win lottery based on a predetermined lottery condition as to whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. Thereby, the “big hit lottery means” can be configured.

  Next, a random number value (hereinafter referred to as a variation pattern determination random value) is extracted from the variation pattern determination counter, the variation pattern determination random value, the result of the jackpot determination described above, and a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. To determine the variation pattern of the special symbol. Next, a random number value (hereinafter referred to as an effect pattern determination random value) is extracted from the effect pattern determination counter, the effect pattern determination random value, the above-mentioned jackpot determination result, and a special symbol to be displayed in a stopped manner. Then, the variation pattern described above is referred to, and the effect pattern to be executed is determined in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol.

  Next, the variable display control for performing display control of the variable symbol special display by referring to the result of the jackpot determination, the special symbol to be stopped, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the effect pattern accompanying the special symbol, and a predetermined display Production control for performing the production is executed. By this process, based on the result of the big hit lottery, it is possible to perform a process of stopping and displaying the special symbol after a predetermined period of fluctuation display.

  Furthermore, when the result of the special symbol game is a big hit, the big hit game control for performing the big hit game is executed after the variable display control and the effect display control are finished. By performing the big hit game control, the state of the big winning opening is made easy to win a game ball. By doing so, it is possible to increase the possibility that the player can win the game ball in the big winning opening. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol game is not a big hit, the big hit game control is not executed.

  Furthermore, when the big hit game control is completed, the game state transition control for shifting the game state is performed. In this gaming state transition control, the gaming state is managed in a normal time different from the big hit gaming state. For example, the game state may be shifted to a probable state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination described above, or the game state may be shifted to a short time state that shortens the time for variable display of special symbols and normal symbols. , Transition to various gaming states.

  Furthermore, after that, it is repeatedly determined whether or not the game ball has won the start opening.

  In this way, in the pachinko game, in addition to the game balls launched in response to the player's operation, winning various prizes, the special symbol game is a big hit, the game state transitions, the normal symbol game There is a possibility that a game ball is likely to be paid out by hitting the game.

  The game control means transmits various commands to the rendering means at every predetermined timing. For example, a command including information such as a result of jackpot determination, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation pattern of the special symbol, and the like is transmitted to the effecting means every time when these commands are to be transmitted.

<< Directing means >>
The production means includes production control means and production execution means. The effect means receives various commands transmitted from the game control means. As described above, the various commands include, for example, commands including information such as the results of jackpot determination, special symbols to be stopped and displayed, and special symbol variation patterns.

  The effect control means selects variable display video or effect video based on the received various commands, reads effect data corresponding to the selected result, and outputs a display video signal to the effect display means (for example, a liquid crystal display). To do. The effect control means outputs an audio signal to the sound generation means (for example, a speaker). As a result, various videos are displayed on the display means, and various sounds are generated on the sound generation means. Further, based on the received various commands, the production data indicating the control pattern of lighting, extinguishing, and blinking of the light emitting means (for example, the lamp) is read, and the light emitting means is turned on or off according to the data, Or blink.

  In the present embodiment, the process of extracting various random values uses a soft random number method that generates random values by executing a program. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, random numbers are generated at a predetermined cycle. A hard random number method may be used in which a random number generator to be updated is provided and a random value is extracted from a counter (so-called ring counter) in the random number generator. In this case, it is possible to prevent the same random number value from being extracted in the predetermined cycle by determining the initial value of the random value at a timing different from the predetermined cycle.

Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 which is one embodiment of the present invention has the following features.
In the embodiment of the present invention, the pachinko gaming machine 10
A game board 14 having a game area in which a game ball rolls and a detection area (for example, a starting port 25 and a passage gate 54 described later) for detecting the passage of the game ball formed in the game area;
A lottery means (C1-2, for example, a main control circuit 60 described later) for executing a lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to a game state advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through the detection area. When,
Based on the result of the lottery processing, the identification information display means (C1-3, for example, C1-3, for example, the identification information (for example, a special symbol, an effect symbol, a normal symbol, which will be described later) is displayed after being variably displayed for a predetermined period. A special symbol display device 33, a normal symbol display device 35, and a liquid crystal display device 32), which will be described later,
A holding ball result storage means (C1-4, for example, which will be described later) stores the result of the lottery processing for the holding ball, with the game ball that has passed through the detection area as the holding ball when the identification information is variably displayed. Main RAM 70),
When the result of the lottery process for the holding ball is continuously lost, the identification information display means performs a predetermined deviation while the identification information is being displayed in a variable state and stopped several times. It is characterized by having an offending effect control means (C1-5, main CPU 66, sub CPU 206) for continuously executing the effect.

  Thus, when the result of the lottery process is continuously out of order, the off-stage effect is continuously executed. Therefore, in order to put the game ball on hold, it is necessary to fire as many game balls as possible. By encouraging the user, the consumption of game balls can be increased and the amount of game balls exchanged at the game store can be increased.

  The lottery means described above corresponds to, for example, a special lottery means described later and a normal lottery means. The lottery process corresponds to, for example, a special lottery process described later or a normal lottery process. Furthermore, the identification information display means corresponds to, for example, a special symbol display means, an effect symbol display means, and a normal symbol display means described later. Furthermore, the holding ball result storage means corresponds to, for example, a special holding ball result storage means and a normal holding ball result storage means described later. Further, the holding ball corresponds to, for example, a special holding ball described later and a normal holding ball. Further, the offending effect control means corresponds to, for example, a special offending effect control means, a decoration offing effect control means, or a normal offstage effect control means described later.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
A game board 14 having a game area where a game ball rolls and a start area (for example, a start port 25 described later) formed in the game area for detecting the passage of the game ball;
Special lottery means (C1-2, C2-2, for example, described later) that executes special lottery processing for determining whether or not to shift to a game state advantageous to the player when the game ball has passed through the starting area Main control circuit 60),
Based on the result of the special lottery process, the special symbol display means (C1-3, C2-3-1, for example, a special symbol display device 33 to be described later) is displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined period. )When,
An effect display means (C2-3-2, for example, a liquid crystal display device 32 to be described later) in which an effect symbol different from the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped based on the start of the variation display of the special symbol. When,
Special reserved ball result storage means (C2-4, which stores the result of the special lottery process for the special reserved ball as a special reserved ball as a game ball that has passed through the starting area when the special symbol is variably displayed. For example, main RAM 70 and work RAM 210), which will be described later,
When the result of the special lottery process for the special holding ball is continuously out of order, a change display and a stop display of the special symbol are performed a plurality of times in the special symbol display means. There is provided a decoration deviation effect control means (C2-5, for example, a sub CPU 206 to be described later) that continuously executes a decoration deviation effect in the effect display means.

  “Special lottery means” means so-called “hit lottery means”. For example, it is for executing a lottery process that is performed when a game ball is won at the start opening. “Special holding ball” means a normal holding ball. For example, it means a holding ball that is put on hold when a game ball wins at the start opening. The “decoration effect” means a loss effect performed in the effect display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device). The outlier effect is an effect that is performed when the result of the lottery process by the special lottery means is out of order, and is preferably composed of contents that indicate or indicate to the player that the lottery has ended.

  By doing so, since the off-decoration effect is continuously executed, the player can be prompted to fire the game ball so that the game ball is always held, and the consumption of the game ball can be increased. The amount of game balls exchanged at the game store can be increased. In addition, in the effect display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device or the like), since the effect of deviating the decoration is displayed together with the change display and stop display of the effect symbols, the effect can be easily understood by the player.

Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the pachinko gaming machine 10
The special lottery means (C2-2, for example, main control circuit 60 described later) issues the result of the special lottery process every time the special lottery process is performed on the special reserved ball,
The special reserved ball result storage means (C2-4, for example, main RAM 70 or work RAM 210 described later), the result of the winning lottery process every time the result of the special lottery process is issued from the special lottery means C2-2. Remember
The decoration deviation effect control means (C2-5, for example, a sub CPU 206 described later) is stored in the special reserved ball result storage means C2-4 (C2-4, for example, a main RAM 70 or work RAM 210 described later). When it is determined that the result of the special lottery process satisfies a predetermined condition, it is determined whether or not the decoration off effect is continuously executed.

  As a result of the special lottery process, even if there are multiple consecutive failures, it is not possible to immediately execute the decoration-offering effect, so it is not unambiguous and a variety of effects can be executed. The game can be advanced without getting bored of the player.

Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the pachinko gaming machine 10
The decoration off effect control means (C2-5, for example, a sub CPU 206 to be described later) continuously executes the decoration off effect based on the fact that the special lottery process has caused a predetermined number of outages. Then, after the determination, when the special lottery process causes a new shift, the decoration shift effect is continued according to the predetermined number of times.

  By doing in this way, when there is a new deviation, the decoration deviation effect can be executed following the decoration deviation effect determined in the past, and the consistency of the effects can be taken.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
When the result of the special lottery processing for the special reserved ball is continuously out of sync, the special symbol change display and stop display are displayed in the special symbol display means (C1-3, C2-3-1, for example, While being performed a plurality of times in a special symbol display device 33 described later, the special symbol display means (C1-3, C2-3-1, for example, a special symbol display device 33 described later) is provided. ), The special deviation production control means (C5-5, for example, a main CPU 66 described later) is continuously provided.

Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the pachinko gaming machine 10
A game area where the game ball rolls, a start area (for example, a start port 25 described later) and a pass gate area (for example, a pass gate 54 described later) for detecting the passage of the game ball formed in the game area. A game board 14 provided;
Special lottery means (C1-) for executing a special lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to a game state advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through the start area (for example, a start port 25 described later). 2, C2-2, for example, a main control circuit 60 described later),
Based on the result of the special lottery process, the special symbol display means (C1-3, C2-3-1, for example, a special symbol display device 33 to be described later) is displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined period. )When,
An effect display means (C2-3-2, for example, a liquid crystal display device 32 to be described later) in which an effect symbol different from the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped based on the start of the variation display of the special symbol. When,
A normal lottery means (D1-) for executing a normal lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player when the passing ball area (for example, a passing gate 54 described later) has passed. 2, for example, a main control circuit described later),
Based on the result of the normal lottery process, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period, and then the normal symbol display means (D1-3, for example, a normal symbol display device 35 described later) is displayed to be stopped.
Normal holding ball result storage means (D1-4) for storing the result of the normal lottery process for the normal holding ball, with the game ball passing through the passing gate area as the normal holding ball when the normal symbol is variably displayed. For example, a main RAM 70 described later,
When the result of the normal lottery process for the normal holding ball is continuously out of order, a change display and a stop display of the normal symbol are performed a plurality of times on the normal symbol display means. There is provided a decoration deviation effect control means (C2-5, for example, a sub CPU 206 to be described later) that continuously executes a decoration deviation effect in the effect display means.

  By doing in this way, even if the result of the normal lottery process is continuously out of order, the decoration off effect is continuously performed, so in order to hold the game ball that passes through the passing gate area, By urging the player to fire as many game balls as possible, the consumption of game balls in the game machine can be increased, and the amount of game balls exchanged in the game store can be increased.

Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, the pachinko gaming machine 10
When the result of the normal lottery process for the normal holding ball is continuously out of order, a change display and a stop display of the normal symbol are performed a plurality of times on the normal symbol display means. It is characterized by having a normal deviation effect control means (D2-5, for example, a main CPU 66 to be described later) for continuously executing a normal deviation effect in the normal symbol display means.

  In this way, when the result of the normal lottery process is continuously out of order, the normal effect is continuously executed even in the normal symbol display means. Therefore, the player can be clearly urged to fire as many game balls as possible.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
The deviation effect control means (C1-5, for example, a main CPU 66 and a sub CPU 206 described later) determines the number of times that the deviation effect is continued according to the number of the reserved balls.

There are “out-of-decoration effects”, “out-of-decoration effects”, “special out-of-line effects”, and “ordinary out-of-line effects”.
(1) “The decoration off effect control means determines the number of times that the decoration off effect is continued according to the number of the special reserved balls”
(2) “The special offending effect control means determines the number of times that the special offending effect is continued according to the number of the special reserved balls”
(3) “The unusual deviation effect control means determines the number of times that the unusual deviation effect is continued according to the number of the normally reserved balls”
Those are preferred.

  By doing in this way, it is possible to notify the player of the degree of discontinuity, so it is possible to notify the player of the urgency or importance that the game ball should be put on hold.

Game ball detection means (P-6, for example, a pass ball sensor 114 and a start opening winning ball sensor 117 described later) that is provided in the detection area and detects the passage of the game ball and emits a detection signal;
The lottery means preferably executes a lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to a game state advantageous to the player, when a detection signal is issued from the game ball detecting means.

  In this way, by using the game ball detection means that emits the detection signal, it is possible to accurately determine the timing at which the lottery process is to be executed.

Based on the result of the jackpot lottery process, in the special symbol display means, after the special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined period, the stop display is performed,
It is preferable to have special game control means (P2-7, for example, a main CPU 66 described later) that displays and stops the effect symbols different from the special symbols based on the start of the special symbol variation display. .

  In this way, the special game control means can accurately adjust the timing of the special symbol variation display and the timing of the presentation symbol variation display.

The game ball detection means is provided in the start area as the detection area, and a game ball winning detection means (P3-8, for example, start to be described later) that detects the passage of a game ball and issues a win detection signal as the detection signal. Including a winning ball sensor 117),
The special game control means includes
When the special symbol is not variably displayed, if a winning detection signal is issued from the gaming ball winning detection means, the special symbol display means executes the variation display of the special symbol, and
When the special symbol is variably displayed, if a winning detection signal is issued from the gaming ball winning detection means, the gaming ball that is triggered by the winning detection signal is set as the reserved ball and is issued. It is preferable to have special symbol display control means (P3-9, for example, main CPU 66 described later) for controlling the special symbol display means so as to hold the special symbol variation display based on the detected signal.

  In this way, even if the special symbol is variably displayed, the special symbol variability display is suspended, so that the game can be progressed without wasting game balls fired by the player. Can be used.

  The special symbol display control means P3-9 reads out the result of one special lottery process stored in the special reserved ball result storage means C2-4, and based on the result of the one special lottery process, the special symbol display control means P3-9 Prior to starting the variable display of the symbols, the decorating effect control means C2-5 reads out the result of the one special lottery process from the special reserved ball result storage means C2-4, and the one special lottery Based on the result of the processing, it is preferable that a predetermined decoration off effect is continuously executed in the effect display means C2-3-2.

  By doing in this way, since the result of one special lottery process is pre-read before being used for the variable symbol display, it can be used for a decoration off effect and a notice effect can be made possible.

  The special design display control means P3-9 reads out the result of one special lottery process stored in the special reserved ball result storage means C2-4, Based on the result of the special lottery process, before the display of the variation of the special symbol is started, the decoration off effect control means C2-5 displays the result of the one special lottery process as the special reserved ball result storage means. When read from C2-4, preread information storage means (P4-10, for example, main RAM 70 or work RAM 210 described later) for storing preread information indicating that the result of the one special lottery process has been read in advance is stored. What has is preferable.

  Since the pre-read information storage means is provided in this way, it is possible to clearly store and determine whether the result of one special lottery process has already been pre-read or not pre-read, so that pre-read information is used. Accordingly, it is possible to accurately determine the decoration off-state effect using only the result of the one special lottery process that is not prefetched.

[Composition of gaming machine]
The gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. It is. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the electrical decoration unit 53.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The front door 11 is pivotally mounted in front of 12 so as to be openable and closable. The upper half of the front door 11 is provided with a door 11a that is pivotally mounted so as to be freely opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the normal gaming state, the front door 11 closes the opening 12a from the front, and the game is performed with the door 11a also closed. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26 and the like are arranged on the lower front surface of the front door 11. Further, an operation panel 27 is disposed at a position where the player on the upper right side of the upper plate 20 can easily operate.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32 as a display means for displaying an image, a game board 14, a spacer 31 and the like are disposed. In addition, about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32, description is abbreviate | omitted for easy understanding.

  The gaming board 14 according to the present embodiment is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light transmitting property) having a light transmitting property. Examples of the translucent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front (front) side where the launched game ball rolls. The game area 15 is surrounded by the guide rail 30 and is an area in which a game ball can roll. A game area outer area 16 is formed outside the guide rail 30. As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15. In the present embodiment, the game nail 13 is included in one of various game members. In FIG. 3, the plurality of game nails 13 are partially omitted.

  A liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means for displaying an effect image relating to a game, is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In the present embodiment, the entire game board 14 is formed of a light-transmitting material, but the light-transmitting material may be used for a part of the game board 14, in which case The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the translucent member of the game board 14.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel or the like, and has a display area 32a that can display an image related to the game. The display area 32a is the entirety of the spacer 31 and the game area 15 or It is visible from the player side through a part or all or part of the game area outer area 16. In addition, the image regarding the game displayed on the display area 32a refers to various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration.

  The spacer 31 is also formed of the above-described translucent member, but in order to improve the visibility of the liquid crystal display device 32, at least a hole having a size corresponding to the game area 15 of the game board 14 is used. 31a is formed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the light-transmitting area in the game board 14. For example, an area where the game nail 13 is planted, an accessory, a decorative member, etc. Since the area where the game members are provided can be increased, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  Decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light-emitting display means are arranged at predetermined positions on the door 11a outside the game board 14, and display a predetermined light emission mode according to the game state.

  Further, a transparent protective plate 19 made of a glass plate or the like is attached to the door 11a. The protective plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11a closed. Speakers 46R and 46L are arranged on the left and right above the protective plate 19.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. In addition, in the following description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 4, a portion overlapping with the description using FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 may be omitted. In FIG. 4, the game nail 13 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 has two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b), a first game member 57, a second game member 55, a passage gate 54, and a start opening 25 provided with a blade member 23. A large winning opening 39 provided with an openable / closable shutter 40, general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, and an out opening 38 are provided.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game area 15, and is provided on the plurality of game nails 13 (see FIG. 3) and the game area 15. Due to the collision with the first game member 57 and the like, the game flows down toward the lower side of the game area 15 while changing its traveling direction. Then, the game balls that have not won the various winning holes provided in the gaming area 15 (the start opening 25, the big winning opening 39, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, etc.) are the outs provided in the center of the lower end of the gaming area 15. It is collected at the mouth 38 and discharged to the outside of the game board 14.

  The first gaming member 57 is formed in an umbrella shape with the left and right ends positioned below the center, whereas the second gaming member 55 is curved with the left and right ends positioned slightly above the center. A part of the game ball that rolls in the game area 15 is temporarily received by the second game member 55 and formed in a concave shape at the center of the second game member 55. It passes through the guide groove 55a and flows down toward the start port 25.

  The start opening 25 is defined as a winning opening having a specific area in the present embodiment. The starting opening 25 is provided below the second gaming member 55 provided substantially at the center of the gaming area 15 and above the large winning opening 39, and a solenoid. A blade member 23 is attached as a variable member that is driven by the above.

  When a game ball that rolls while colliding with the second game member 55 or the game nail 13 installed in the game area 15 wins the start opening 25 (that is, passes through a specific area), a special symbol game to be described later (Variable display game) and big hit lottery are started. In other words, the start opening 25 is a specific winning opening that triggers the special symbol game and the big hit lottery.

  The start port 25 described above corresponds to a “detection region”.

  A large winning opening 39 provided below the start opening 25 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front). The shutter 40 has a special symbol display device 33 (FIG. 5), which will be described in detail later, in which specific numeric symbols are stopped and displayed as special symbols, and the stop display mode is shifted to a jackpot game in which the game state is a special game. If it is an aspect that indicates this, it is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 6) is provided inside the big prize opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 to detect a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When either a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the big prize opening 39 or a predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven to be closed. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  A game from an open state in which the grand prize opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball to a closed state in which the grand prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball is called a round game. It is opened during a round game and closed between each round game. In the present embodiment, a game that executes this round game is referred to as a jackpot game. In addition, since the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round, the first round game in the jackpot game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round. .

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed. Note that a gaming state that continues until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is called a big hit gaming state. The big hit gaming state is a very advantageous gaming state for the player because a large number of winning balls can be obtained.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d and the large winning opening 39 described above, it is set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The number of game balls that have been played are paid out as prize balls to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 which is a game ball storage unit.

  Moreover, the electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the lower end part vicinity of the door 11a. As shown in FIG. 5, the electrical decoration unit 53 according to the present embodiment accommodates a special symbol display device 33 corresponding to the start port 25 in a display case 37 disposed in the center thereof. The special symbol display device 33 is composed of a 7-segment LED. This 7-segment LED is turned on / off when the 7-segment LED of the special symbol display device 33 is turned on when a game ball is won at the start opening 25. , 10 numerical symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state varies depending on the result is referred to as a “special symbol game” in the present embodiment.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d corresponding to the start port 25 are provided with the display case 37 interposed therebetween. The special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d are displayed on the special symbol display device 33 until the special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed when the game ball has won the start opening 25 during the variable symbol display. The number of times that execution of variable symbol special display based on winning of a game ball at the start opening 25 is suspended (so-called “variable display game hold count”) is displayed by lighting. Then, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variability display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started.

  Specifically, the special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d are lit in order from the left in correspondence with the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, and the special symbol variation display is temporarily stopped. When the change display of the reserved special symbol is started, the corresponding special symbol hold lamp is turned off. In addition, the upper limit is set to the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, for example, the special symbol variation display with an upper limit of four times (pieces) for winning a game ball to the start opening 25. Is put on hold.

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball is won in the start opening 25 described above, the variable display game in the present embodiment, for example, a number or the like in accordance with the start of the variable symbol display, for example. This is started by the change display of the design for production including the production. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display related to the special symbol, it is based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 until the effect design for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the variable display (ie, variable display game) of the effect symbols for effect is suspended. Thereafter, when the effect design for effect that was variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variability display of the effect design for effect that has been put on hold is started. That is, the change display of the effect design for the effect performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is synchronized with the change display of the special design, and the start and stop of the change are performed at the same timing. Become.

  In other words, in this embodiment, the special symbol and the effect symbol both function as identification information, and are synchronized with the special symbol game, which is a unit game from the change display of the special symbol to the stop display, and the special symbol. A variable display game having a unit game from the change display of the effect symbols to the stop display to be performed is executed simultaneously. A game in which this variable display game is played is called a normal game.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 (see FIG. 4) provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game area 15, the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 33. Two display lamps composed of symbols such as “◯” and “x” shown are variably displayed by alternately turning on and off.

  The passing gate 54 described above corresponds to a “detection region”.

  Further, below the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are provided. The normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are turned on or off when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the fluctuation of the above-described normal symbols (in this embodiment, symbols such as “O”, “x”, etc.). Is used to display the number of times that the variable display of the held normal symbol can be executed (so-called “the number of held balls of the normal symbol”). That is, the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d are turned on sequentially from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the held normal symbols, and when the fluctuation is stopped and displayed, the next normal symbol that has been held is held. Is displayed, and the corresponding normal symbol holding lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended. For example, the upper limit is four times (pieces).

  When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called “normal electric accessories”) 23 provided as variable members on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are released from the closed state. The game ball easily enters the start opening 25 by changing to the state. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 23 differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the big hit lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit game is performed in response to the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25. Based on the lottery result, the special symbol display device 33 displays the variation and stop display of the special symbol.

  In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a variable display game is executed in which a plurality of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols to be stopped and displayed are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. An effect display using an effect image (including identification information) associated with the variable display game is performed. When the lottery result is a win, the game shifts from a normal game to a big hit game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as an example of an accessory, an accessory of a big prize opening 39 used at the time of a big hit game is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more on a game board are described. Any number of objects may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a part for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a cathode ray tube including a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), EL (Electro Luminescence), Other forms such as plasma may be used.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the entire game, and the sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, etc.). Is positioned in things.

  As shown in the figure, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as a big hit game execution means and a big hit lottery means.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored, and in addition, a big hit lottery table (see FIG. 7) referred to when making a big hit determination by random number lottery. Various tables such as (see) are stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to a transmission unit that transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various units included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Further, the main control circuit 60 includes a display control circuit 76 for controlling various displays and display lamps of the electric decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 5). The display control circuit 76 controls the variation of the special symbol display device 33 and the normal symbol display device 35 according to the instruction from the main CPU 66 according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (for example, the start of variation and a predetermined symbol). In addition, the special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d and the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d are turned on and off.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in the figure, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensor 114, the starting port winning ball sensor 117, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, and the big winning port solenoid 120 are connected. ing.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins each of the general winning ports 56 a, 56 b, 56 c, 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the passing gate 54.

  A start opening winning ball sensor 117 as a game ball detecting means is provided at the start opening 25. The start port winning ball sensor 117 detects that a game ball has won the start port 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 23 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 23 open or closed in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The operation panel sensor 125 is connected to the operation panel 27. When it is detected that the player has operated various operation switches (see FIG. 6) provided on the operation panel 27, a predetermined detection signal is sent to the main control circuit. 60.

  A payout / firing control circuit 126 is connected to the main control circuit 60. Connected to the payout / firing control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  In addition, the payout / launch control circuit 126 in the present embodiment stores a predetermined storage medium (magnetic card, coin embedded with an IC chip, etc.) or banknotes that can be purchased by the player at the game hall into the card unit 150. When a player operates a predetermined rental ball button (not shown), a rental ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150 is received and a predetermined signal is transmitted to the payout device 128. The payout device 128 causes a predetermined amount (for example, in units of 1,000 yen) to be paid out to the upper plate 20 of the pachinko gaming machine 10. That is, game ball lending control is executed. Note that the card unit 150 stores the remaining number of times when the player operates a return button (not shown) when there is a storage medium or cash remaining (number of remaining times) inserted by the player. Return the storage medium to the player.

  In addition, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, control of the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Do.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is a sub-CPU 206 that functions as various control means such as variable display control means and sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display control circuit for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. 250, a sound control circuit 230 that controls the sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the decorative lamps 133a and 133b. Then, the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs various effects control according to various command signals supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  In the program ROM 208, a plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed by the sub CPU 206 in association with the variable display of the special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and a round game during the big hit game A plurality of types of effect image data to be executed are stored, and in addition, various tables such as a time table that defines the effect display period are also stored.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like are positioned. Here, the reach in the present embodiment refers to the state of shifting to the above-mentioned jackpot game when one effecting symbol in change is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the other stopping effecting symbols. Point to. Normally, a special reach effect display corresponding to the reach state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 until the changing effect design is stopped.

  The display control circuit 250 is executed in association with a plurality of types of effect patterns that are supplied from the sub CPU 206 and accompanied with the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display, and in the round game during the big hit game. Control is performed to cause the liquid crystal display device 32 to display images of effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speakers 46R and 46L in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means and the sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means are configured separately, but the main control circuit 60 And the sub-control circuit 200 may be configured on the same substrate.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

[Game machine operation]
Here, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be briefly described. In the present embodiment, the games of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are roughly divided into normal games (games that consume game balls while performing a big hit lottery and are relatively disadvantageous to the player compared to the big hit games). The game is divided into big hit games (so-called games advantageous for the player who can expect to acquire a large amount of game balls in a short time).

  Furthermore, in the big hit game, the 15R probability variable big hit game (referred to as “surprise”) is obtained by a specific numerical symbol that is randomly displayed in the special symbol display device 33, which is selected in the special symbol control process described later. Three types of jackpot games are determined: jackpot game) or 10R regular jackpot game.

  The three types of big hit games (15R probability variable big hit game, 2R probability variable big hit game or 10R normal big hit game) refer to the big hit lottery table (see FIG. 7) in the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 11) described later. Depending on the normal mode or probability change mode of the normal game, the lotteries are drawn with different lottery probabilities.

  At this time, if the big hit game is won, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 33 (see FIG. 5) is, for example, a special symbol of “7” is displayed in the case of 15R probability change big hit game, and 2R probability change. In the case of a big hit game, for example, a special symbol “3” is displayed. In the case of a 10R normal big hit game, for example, a special symbol of “5” is displayed.

  Further, when one of the three types of jackpot games is won, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed at the same timing as when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 33 (see FIG. 5). In the case of 15R probable big hit games, for example, in the case of 15R probable big hit games, the dedicated design symbols for identification numbers such as “777” are used as the identification information. Is displayed, and in the case of a 2R probability variation big hit game, for example, an effect design of a set of three specific numbers such as “333” is displayed. Further, in the case of a 10R normal big hit game, for example, a design pattern of triples of specific numbers such as “444” is displayed.

  When any of the three types of big hit games is executed, the upper limit is a predetermined number corresponding to each of the three types of big hit games (2 times for 2R probability variable big hit games, 15 times for 15R probability variable big hit games, 10R normal In the big hit game, 10 times), the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) attached to the big prize opening 39 is fired into the game area 15 by executing a round game that repeatedly opens for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). It becomes easy to win the game balls in the big winning opening 39, and the player can acquire a large number of prize balls in a short time. Acquiring such a big hit game (winning for the big hit game) is the greatest objective of general players and can be said to be the best part of a pachinko game.

  In this embodiment, the number of round game executions is 15 rounds, 10 rounds, and 2 rounds according to the type of winning jackpot game. However, the number of round game executions is not limited to this. . For example, any number of executions such as being selected from “1” to “15” rounds by a lottery process by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 6)). It doesn't matter.

  On the other hand, the normal game in the present embodiment is executed under three types of game modes: a normal mode (normally low probability game state), a probability variation mode (special high probability game state), and a short time mode (special game mode). Here, the mode transition of each of the three types of normal games (normal mode, probability change mode, and time reduction mode) and their characteristics will be briefly described below.

  The normal mode is a basic mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game is started from this normal mode. In this normal mode, the jackpot lottery probability is set to be lower than the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode.

  The probability variation mode is a special high-probability gaming state in which a transition is made after the jackpot game ends when a 15R probability variation jackpot game or a 2R probability variation jackpot is selected among three types of jackpot games in a normal game. The jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is set to be relatively higher than the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode is “1/300”, whereas the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is “1/30”, which is 10 times the lottery. The probability is set (see FIG. 7, jackpot lottery table).

  In other words, in the probability variation mode, a big hit game is generated 10 times more frequently than in the normal mode, which is advantageous for the player. In particular, the 15R probability variable big hit game has a maximum of 15 round games. By being continued, the player can acquire the most award balls, and can be said to be the most advantageous game for the player. On the other hand, in the 2R probability variation big hit game, there are only two round games, and the opening time of the big prize opening that is opened during the execution of the round game is set to a short time (for example, 0.3 seconds). Although the normal game after the big hit game is in the probability change mode, it cannot be said that the player is a preferred big hit game compared to the 15R probability variable big hit game. In other words, in the 2R probability variation jackpot game in this embodiment, the player can hardly expect a prize ball that can be obtained when the jackpot game is executed. However, since the normal game is set to the probability variation mode after the jackpot game ends, so-called sudden probability variation is achieved. It is a big hit game called (abbreviated for short).

  Finally, the short-time mode (special game mode) is a game mode that is set after the jackpot game ends, regardless of which of the three types of jackpot games is won. In the normal game, the time-saving mode means that the variation time from when the special symbol and the normal symbol are started to be displayed after the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped is set to be shorter than that in the normal mode. (That is, when the display lamp is stopped and displayed as “◯” in the above-described normal symbol display device 35 (see FIG. 5)), the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25 is normal. It is set longer than the mode. Such control may be referred to as “electric chew support” in the present embodiment.

  As described above, when “electric chew support” is executed, it becomes easy to win a game ball at the start opening 25, so that the number of big hit lotteries per unit time is remarkably increased as compared to the normal mode, and to the start opening 25. Since the payout of the winning ball for the winning of the game is also increased, there is little loss of the game ball (so-called “ball holding” is good), and it can be said that it is advantageous for the player.

  In this short-time mode, the duration is determined corresponding to the three types of big hit games. When the jackpot game is a 10R normal jackpot game, after the jackpot game is over, the number of special symbol changes (for example, 50 times or 100 times) is set as the duration. On the other hand, if the jackpot game is a 15R probability change jackpot game or a 2R probability change jackpot game, the duration of the special symbol that can be expected to win the next jackpot game substantially after the jackpot game ends (for example, 10,000 times). ).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal game is performed under the four game modes of “normal mode”, “probability change mode”, “normal mode + time reduction mode”, and “probability change mode + time reduction mode”. In other words, the gaming state changes according to the change in the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (that is, the occurrence of three types of big hit games, etc.).

  Hereinafter, basic processes executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 in accordance with the change in the gaming state described above are shown in FIGS.

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 8, first, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization (step S811). As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 10, the progress of the special symbol game, the display of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 33, and the effect by the effect symbol corresponding to the start opening 25 in the liquid crystal display device 32. A special symbol control process related to display is executed (step S812). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 12, a normal symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 is executed (step S813). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S811 is completed, the processes in steps S812 to S813 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, first, the main CPU 66 performs various types of random number extractions such as a big hit determination random number counter, a big hit symbol determination random number counter, a hit determination random number counter, and a hit symbol determination random number counter. The random number update process is executed so as to increase the counter value by “1” within a predetermined range (step S921). When the counter value is increased by “1” and exceeds a predetermined range, the counter value may be returned to the initial value.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is a counter for extracting the jackpot determination random number value. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is a counter for extracting a jackpot symbol determining random value. The hit determination random number counter is a counter for extracting a hit determination random number value. The winning symbol determining random number counter is a counter for extracting a winning symbol determining random value.

  The jackpot determination random number is a random value for determining whether or not to win the special symbol game result, and the jackpot determination random number is a random number for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. It is a numerical value. Further, the random number value for winning determination is a random value for determining whether or not to hit the result of the normal symbol game, and the random value for determining the winning symbol determines the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed. Is a random value.

  Then, the main CPU 66 calls and executes a subroutine for input detection processing shown in FIG. 14 described later (step S922). In this input detection process, a winning of a game ball in a detection area such as the start port 25 or the passage gate 54 is detected. In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out (winning) a game ball on the condition that the game ball has won at various winning ports.

  Further, in this input detection process (step S922), when the main CPU 66 detects the winning of the game ball to the starting port 25, the main CPU 66 reads the jackpot determination random number value updated in the random number update process (step S921), Four is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as the upper limit of the number of reservations. Then, the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 and the random number for jackpot determination stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 here are the jackpot lottery process (step S64) of the special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 11) described later. ).

  As will be described later, the main RAM 70 described above corresponds to a “holding ball result storage unit” and a “special holding ball result storage unit”. The game balls corresponding to the jackpot determination random number stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 described above correspond to “holding balls” and “special holding balls”.

  Furthermore, in the input detection process in step S922 described above, the main CPU 66 also detects the hit determination random number value updated in the random number update process (step S921) when it detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 54. Are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, with a maximum of 4 as the upper limit of the number of reservations. Here, the winning value of the game ball to the passing gate 54 stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and the random number for determining the hit are determined in a normal symbol storage check process (see FIG. 13) described later (step S1305). Referenced in

  The main RAM 70 described above corresponds to “holding ball result storage means” and “ordinary holding ball result storage means”. The game balls corresponding to the jackpot determination random numbers stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 described above correspond to “holding balls” and “ordinary holding balls”.

  In step S923, timer update processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a large time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when a big hit game is generated. Update processing of various timers such as a prize opening timer. Then, when this process ends, the process moves to a step S924.

  In step S924, output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies a signal for drive control based on various output requests stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to a solenoid, a motor, and the like. That is, in each process described later, the main CPU 66 outputs signals to various driving game members (game members that are arranged in the game area 15 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and change their forms according to the game state). When the request is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a signal corresponding to the request is output. For example, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 for opening or closing the blade member 23 attached to the start opening 25 and the big prize opening solenoid 120 for opening or closing the shutter 40 attached to the big prize opening 39. When there is a drive request for each solenoid, such as the above, a control signal is output to drive various drive game members.

  Further, in this output process, the main CPU 66 displays various indicators (a special symbol display device 33 corresponding to the start port 25, a normal symbol display device 35, a start port) installed in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 5). The symbol change request or stop request, or lamp turn-on request or turn-off request corresponding to each of the special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d and the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d) corresponding to 25 is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If it has been done, it controls the change or stop of the symbols, or the lighting or extinguishing of the lamps of various indicators installed in the corresponding lighting unit 53 (see FIG. 5). And when this process is complete | finished, a process is moved to step S925.

  In step S925, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various command signals to the sub control circuit 200. These various command signals include, for example, a demonstration display command derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, a derived symbol designation command for designating the type of effect symbol corresponding to the start port 25, and the like. Further, the various command signals include not only such commands but also information such as jackpot determination random value information indicating the jackpot determination random value and hit determination random value information indicating the hit determination random value. .

  In the processing of step S926, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball payout processing. In this prize ball payout process, a prize ball control command signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is supplied to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in response to the winning of game balls in various winning holes. . When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated, the process returns to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the random number update process (step S921) (lottery process or special lottery process) described above, the counter process is performed within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 65535), and the counter value is sequentially set. While updating, the value of the counter is extracted at the timing when the game ball is won at the start opening 25, and this counter value is used as a random value for the big hit lottery (a random number value for jackpot determination or a random number value for determining the big hit symbol). ing. However, the means for acquiring the jackpot determination random number value or the jackpot symbol determining random value is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, for example, the main control circuit 60 includes a dedicated random number generator or the like. Therefore, a value that is sequentially and randomly updated within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 65535) is read at the timing when the game ball is won to the start opening 25, and this is read as a random value for the big hit lottery (a random number for jackpot determination or a big hit) It may be used as a symbol determining random number value).

  Similarly, in the above-described random number update process (step S921) (lottery process and normal lottery process), the counter value is sequentially updated within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 65535), The counter value is extracted at the timing when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, and this counter value is used as a random number value for winning lottery (a random number value for winning determination or a random number value for determining winning symbol). However, the means for acquiring these hit determination random number values and hit symbol determination random value values are not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, for example, the main control circuit 60 includes a dedicated random number generator or the like, Accordingly, a value that is sequentially and randomly updated within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 65535) is read at a timing when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54, and this is read as a random value (a random number value for hit determination or a hit value). It may be used as a symbol determining random number value).

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process executed in step S812 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the process of step S1001, the main CPU 66 loads a special symbol control flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol control flag and moves the process to step S1002.

  The special symbol control flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game. Each time this subroutine is called, the special symbol control flag is executed by executing one step corresponding to the value of the special symbol control flag. The progress of the game can be controlled. That is, as will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the special symbol control state flag, and controls the progress of the special symbol game. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a waiting time not only for the special symbol control flag but also for each step, and in accordance with a predetermined timing determined by the set waiting time, processing of each step shown below May be executed. That is, various processes in each step are executed at a desired timing by executing one step to be processed according to the value of the special symbol control flag and a preset waiting time. be able to.

  In step S1002, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (00). If the special symbol control flag is not (00), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S1004. If the special symbol control flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S1003, and a special symbol storage check subroutine shown in FIG. 11 described later is called and executed. In step S1003, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved special symbols. If there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 performs lottery of “big hit”, starts special symbol variation, sets a special symbol variation timer, etc., and sets the special symbol control flag. The processing request for the next step is set to (01), and the processing is terminated. The special symbol memory check process will be described later in detail.

  In step S1004, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (01). If the special symbol control flag is not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S1010. When the special symbol control flag is (01), special symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. That is, in step S1005, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation timer is up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S1006.

  In step S1006, the main CPU 66 calls and executes a special symbol stopping process subroutine shown in FIG. As will be described later, in this special symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 sets a change stop request for the special symbol during the variable display, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The special symbol variation stop request stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 5) in the output process (step S924 in FIG. 9) of the system timer interrupt process described above. And the change display of the special symbol being changed and displayed corresponding to the start port 25 is stopped and displayed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S1007.

  Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol is a big hit in step S1007. If it is not a big hit, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S1009. On the other hand, if it is a big hit, a waiting process for waiting for a big winning opening in step S1008 is performed. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating waiting for the special winning opening to the special symbol control flag, and sets a waiting time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening release waiting timer. This subroutine ends.

  In step S1009, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

  In step S1010, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (02). If the special symbol control flag is not (02), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S1013. When the special symbol control flag is (02), a special winning opening release process is performed. In the big prize opening process, first, the main CPU 66 determines in step S1011 whether or not the big prize opening waiting timer is timed up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, a special winning opening release process is performed in step S1012. In this special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 66 first sets opening of the special winning opening 39 (stores an instruction to open the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and then The opening time of the big winning opening 39 is set in the big winning opening timer (for example, 0.3 seconds for 2R probability variable big hit game, 30 seconds for 10R normal big hit game or 15R probability big hit game). Then, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (03) indicating the special winning opening release monitoring process, and the process ends.

  In step S1013, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (03). If the special symbol control flag is not (03), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S1019. When the special symbol control flag is (03), a special winning opening opening monitoring process is performed. In the special winning opening opening monitoring process, first, the main CPU 66 determines whether the special winning opening release timer has timed out (ie, “0”) in step S1014, or whether a predetermined number of game balls have won the special winning opening 39. Judge whether or not. Then, when the time of the grand prize opening timer expires, and at the same time, if the prescribed number of game balls have not won the grand prize opening 39, the processing is terminated. The process proceeds to step S1015 when the winning opening timer expires or when a predetermined number of game balls satisfy the winning condition at the special winning opening 39.

  In step S1015, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process (stores an instruction to close the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and moves the process to step S1016.

  In step S1016, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times that the big winning opening is opened (the so-called number of rounds), and the specified number of times (for example, 10 times for the 10R normal big hit game, 15 times for the 15R positive variable big hit game, 2 for the 2R positive variable big hit game). In step S1018, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) for requesting the big hit end process, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of times of opening of the big prize opening has not reached the specified number, the main CPU 66 performs a waiting process for waiting for opening of the big prize opening in step S1017. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the special symbol control flag is again set to a value (02) for requesting the special winning opening 39 to be opened, and the waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the special winning opening release waiting timer. To finish the process.

  In step S1019, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the big hit ending process, for example, when the big hit symbol is 15R probability change big hit or 2R probability change big hit, the normal game is set to “probability change mode + time reduction mode” and the number of changes of a predetermined special symbol ( (For example, 10,000 times) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. On the other hand, when the big hit symbol is 10R normal big hit, the normal game is set to “normal mode + short time mode” and the number of fluctuations of a predetermined special symbol (for example, 100 times) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do.

  Finally, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the special symbol memory check process that is called and executed in step S1003 of FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the special symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol memory check (step S1101), and the special symbol control state flag is a special symbol memory check. If it is determined that the special symbol control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the present subroutine is terminated. In step S1102, it is determined whether or not special symbol storage area data is stored. If it is determined that special symbol storage area data is stored, the process proceeds to step S1103, and the special symbol storage area data is stored. If it is determined that the storage area data is not stored, the process proceeds to step S1104.

  In step S1103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets data for performing a demonstration display in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating that the demonstration display set in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33, the demonstration display is performed in the special symbol display device 33, and the customer waiting state (predetermined standby state) is entered. Can be recognized. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a special symbol control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the special symbol control state flag.

  Next, a special symbol reservation ball table process subroutine shown in FIG. 20 to be described later is called and executed (step S1105). In the special symbol reservation ball table process, the first jackpot determination random number stored in the special symbol reservation ball table is read, and the special symbol reservation ball table is updated. This special symbol reservation ball table process will be described in detail later.

  Next, a jackpot determination process is executed (step S1106). In the process of step S1106, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot lottery table (special symbol table) shown in FIG. 7 using the jackpot determination random number value read from the special symbol holding ball table in the process of step S1105. The main CPU 66 uses the jackpot determination random number value to refer to the jackpot lottery table to determine whether or not to enter a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The jackpot determination process in step S1106 will be described in detail below.

  First, the main CPU 66 selects one jackpot lottery table from a plurality of jackpot lottery tables (see FIG. 7) having different jackpot lottery values based on the current game mode (normal mode, probability change mode) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. To do. Next, a process of determining a jackpot determination random value by referring to the selected jackpot lottery table using the jackpot determination random number value read from the special symbol holding ball table in the process of step S1105 (a jackpot determination process). To do. By this jackpot determination process, for example, one of 15R probability variable jackpot game, 2R probability variable jackpot game, 10R normal jackpot game, or “out of game” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the jackpot lottery table according to the present embodiment, for example, in the jackpot lottery table in the normal mode and the jackpot lottery table in the probability variation mode, the random number is set to 1 to 65535, and the jackpot lottery table The value is set to “535/65535” in the normal mode, whereas “1535/30000” is set in the probability variation mode.

  That is, the probability of winning the jackpot game differs depending on the game mode (the normal mode and the probability change mode), and if the normal game is played under the probability change mode, the jackpot game Since the probability of shifting to is improved as compared with the normal mode, the probability variation mode is a very advantageous state for the player.

  A lottery process (special lottery process) is configured by the random value extraction process in step S1505 of FIG. 15 described later and the jackpot determination process in step S1106 described above. By performing such processing, the main CPU 66 performs lottery processing (special lottery processing) triggered by the detection of a game ball entering (passing, winning) into the start port 25, and the lottery processing. Based on the result, it is possible to determine whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state (general gaming state) to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state).

  When the process of step S1106 described above is completed, the process proceeds to step S1107.

  In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the result of the process in step S1106, that is, the result of the process of determining the jackpot determination random value (the jackpot determination process) is a jackpot. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the determination result of step S1106. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S1108, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S1109.

  In step S1108, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot symbol determination random value determined by the processing in step S921 of FIG. 9 described above, determines the special symbol as a jackpot symbol (for example, “7”, etc.), and The big hit symbol for storing the data indicating the special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is determined.

  For example, for “15R probable big hit game”, the special symbol “7” is determined. For “2R probable big hit game”, the special symbol is “3” and “10R normal big hit game”. As for the special symbol, “5”, the special symbol as the big hit symbol is determined corresponding to each big hit. Then, the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thereby, the special symbol corresponding to the big hit is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33 corresponding to the start port 25 installed in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 5). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1110.

  On the other hand, in step S1109, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the off symbol (for example, a number other than “7”, “3”, “5”) as a special symbol and stores data indicating the special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1110.

  Next, a special deviation effect processing subroutine shown in FIG. 22 to be described later is called and executed (step S1110). This special deviation effect process is an effect performed using a special symbol, and is a process for executing a special deviation effect when the result of the special lottery process described above is continuously lost. This special outlier effect process will be described in detail later.

  In step S1111, a special symbol variation pattern determination process is executed. In the process of step S1111, the following process is performed.

  First, the main CPU 66 performs counter processing within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 65535), sequentially updates the counter value, extracts the counter value at a predetermined timing, and uses the counter value as a rendering condition. Select random value for selection.

  Next, the main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the special symbols determined in steps S1108 and S1109. When it is determined by the process of step S1110 that the special deviation effect is to be executed, the main CPU 66, based on both the special symbol determined in steps S1108 and S1109 and the execution of the special deviation effect, A variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern is selected. In this case, a variation pattern distribution table including a variation pattern for executing a special deviation effect is selected.

  Further, the main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the extracted rendering condition selection random number value and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Next, the main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (particularly, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating the determined variation pattern. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol display device 33 displays the variation with the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, when executing the special off-line effect, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner with a fluctuation pattern for executing the special off-line effect.

  Note that the variation pattern for executing the special off-line effect is, for example, a character or symbol that is not normally displayed as a special symbol, or a variable special symbol that is rotated so that a specific special symbol rotates. It is a pattern in which a variable display is performed so as to blink, or a specific special symbol is displayed in a different color from the other special symbols and displayed in a variable manner. By variably displaying the special symbol with such a variation pattern, it is possible to execute the special off-line effect and to indicate to the player that the special off-line effect is being executed.

  If the process of step S1111 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1112.

  In step S1112, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the variation time of the special symbol according to the variation pattern determined by the process of step S1111 in the waiting time timer.

  By the process of step S1112, the special symbol display device 33 corresponding to the start port 25 displays the special symbol in accordance with the variation time set in the waiting time timer. After the time is up, the “hit symbol” or “out of symbol” determined in step S1108 or step S1109 is stopped and displayed (derived display) as a special symbol.

  Next, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S1113). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the above-described step S72 processing, the effect design (identification information and decoration design) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and the effect time thereof are the system timer interrupt processing. By the command output process (step S925) of (see FIG. 9), the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 supplies the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a derived symbol designation command. Thereby, in the sub-control circuit 200, the effect symbol corresponding to the start port 25 is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, and the variation time of the effect symbol is also determined. That is, the variation time of the special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33 corresponding to the start port 25 and the variation time of the effect symbol derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 are performed in synchronization. .

[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S813 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 loads a normal symbol control state flag in step S1201. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1202.

  This normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and by executing one step corresponding to the value of the normal symbol control state flag each time this subroutine is called, The progress of the normal symbol game can be controlled. That is, as will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag, and controls the progress of the normal symbol game. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a waiting time for each step as well as the normal symbol control state flag, and in accordance with a predetermined timing determined by the set waiting time, Processing may be executed. That is, by executing one step to be processed according to the numerical value of the normal symbol control state flag and a preset waiting time, various processes in each step are executed at a desired timing. can do.

  In step S1202, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request. If the normal symbol control state flag is not (00), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S1204. Move. If the normal symbol control state flag is (00), a subroutine of a normal symbol storage check process shown in FIG. 13 described later is called and executed (step S1203). In step S1203, the main CPU 66 checks the number of normal symbols held, and if there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 performs normal symbol hit determination, normal symbol variation start, normal symbol variation timer setting, etc. The next step processing request (01) is set in the flag and the processing is terminated. The normal symbol memory check process will be described later in detail.

  In step S1204, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is (01). If the normal symbol control state flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S1207. If the normal symbol control state flag is (01), it is determined in step S1205 whether the normal symbol variation timer has timed up (that is, “0”). If the time has not expired, the process ends. To do. On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation timer expires, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S1206.

  In step S1206, the main CPU 66 calls and executes a subroutine of normal symbol stop processing shown in FIG. As will be described later, in this normal symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 sets a change stop request for the normal symbol during the variable display, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is stopped, and the normal symbol display device 35 obtains the determination result of the “success” or “displacement” of the normal symbol determined by the normal symbol storage check process shown in FIG. It is displayed and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. When this process is completed, the stored number of normal symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is updated so as to decrease by “1”. Then, the normal symbol control state flag is set to (02) and the process is terminated.

  In step S1207, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is (02). If the normal symbol control state flag is not (02), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S1212. If the normal symbol control state flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S1208 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. If the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is a win, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to the normal electric accessory release process in step S1209. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is not a hit, in step S1211, the normal symbol control state flag is set to a value (00) for requesting the normal symbol storage check, and the process is terminated.

  In the ordinary electric combination release process in step S1209, the main CPU 66 performs an opening process of the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric combination (stores the release of the ordinary electric combination in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Furthermore, according to the gaming state of the gaming table, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (wing member 23) (for example, 3 seconds when the game mode is the short-time mode, 0.2 seconds when the game mode is the normal mode or the normal mode) The normal electric accessory release timer is set, the normal symbol control state flag is set to (03) (step S1210), and the process is terminated.

  In step S1212, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is (03). If the normal symbol control state flag is not (03), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S1215. If the normal symbol control state flag is (03), the process proceeds to step S1213, and it is determined whether the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out (that is, “0”). Then, when the normal electric accessory release timer has not expired, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out, in the normal electric accessory closing process in step S1214, the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is closed (normally in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Memorize the closing of the electric accessory). Then, the normal symbol control state flag is set to (04) and the process is terminated.

  By processing in this way, the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, can be returned to the closed state after being opened for a predetermined time.

  In step S1215, the main CPU 66 clears the normal symbol control state flag (that is, sets a value “00” for requesting a normal symbol storage check) and ends the process.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the normal symbol storage check process that is called and executed in step S1203 of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check (step S1301), and it is determined that the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating a normal symbol storage check. If so, the process moves to step S1302, and if it is not determined that the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating the normal symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S1302, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the reserved number related to the normal symbol is “0”, and if it is determined that the reserved number related to the normal symbol is “0”, Demo display processing is executed (step S1303). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a normal symbol demo display command to the normal symbol display device 35 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform normal symbol demo display. Accordingly, the normal symbol display device 35 executes the normal symbol demonstration effect. Further, the main CPU 66 can recognize that the sub control circuit 200 has entered the waiting state (predetermined waiting state) by supplying the normal symbol demo display command to the sub control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. The number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is increased by “1” up to a predetermined number (for example, “4”) when it is detected that a game ball has passed through the pass gate 54. When the variable display is completed, “1” is subtracted. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S514.

  Next, a subroutine of normal symbol reservation ball table processing shown in FIG. 29 described later is called and executed (step S1304). In this normal symbol reserved ball table process, a random number value for hit determination stored first in the normal symbol reserved ball table is read and a process of updating the normal symbol reserved ball table is performed. This normal symbol reservation ball table process will be described in detail later.

  Next, a hit determination process is executed (step S1305). In the process of step S1305, the main CPU 66 refers to a winning lottery table (not shown) using the random number for winning determination read from the normal symbol holding ball table in the process of step S1304. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the winning gaming state is advantageous to the player by referring to the winning lottery table using the winning determination random number value.

  The hit determination process in step S1305 will be described in detail below.

  First, the main CPU 66 selects one winning lottery table from a plurality of winning lottery tables (not shown) having different winning values based on the current game mode (eg, normal mode, probability change mode) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Select. Next, a process (hit determination process) for determining a random number value for hit determination by referring to the selected winning lottery table using the hit determination random number value read from the normal symbol holding ball table in the process of step S1304. To do. By this determination processing, either “winning game” or “out of game” is determined.

  A lottery process (normal lottery process) is configured by the random value extraction process in step S1603 of FIG. 16 described later and the hit determination process in step S1305 described above. By performing such a process, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery process (ordinary lottery process) triggered by the detection of the passage of a game ball to the passing gate 54 (a winning ball, winning a prize). Based on the result, the open state or the closed state of the blade member 23 can be determined.

  In step S1306, the main CPU 66 refers to the winning symbol determination random value determined by the processing in step S921 of FIG. 9 described above, and hits the symbol (for example, “7”) or the off symbol (for example, “7”). Are determined as normal symbols, and data indicating the normal symbols is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the normal symbols thus stored is supplied to the normal symbol display device 35. . As a result, the normal symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 35. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1307.

  Next, an ordinary deviation effect subroutine shown in FIG. 31 to be described later is called and executed (step S1307). This normal deviation effect process is an effect performed using normal symbols, and when the normal lottery process described above causes continuous deviation, the normal deviation effect is continuously executed by this normal deviation effect subroutine. The This normal deviation effect process will be described in detail later.

  In step S1308, normal symbol variation pattern determination processing is executed. In the process of step S1308, the following process is performed.

  First, the main CPU 66 performs counter processing within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 65535), sequentially updates the counter value, extracts the counter value at a predetermined timing, and uses the counter value as a rendering condition. Select random value for selection.

  Next, the main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the normal symbol determined in step S1306. When it is determined by the process of step S1307 that a normal deviation effect is to be executed, the main CPU 66 generates a variation pattern based on both the normal symbol determined in step S1306 and the normal deviation effect. A variation pattern distribution table for determination is selected. In this case, a variation pattern distribution table that includes a variation pattern for executing a shift effect is usually selected.

  Further, the main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the extracted rendering condition selection random number value and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Next, the main CPU 66 determines a normal symbol variation display mode (particularly, a variation display time) based on the data indicating the determined variation pattern. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is normally supplied to the symbol display device 35. As a result, the normal symbol display device 35 is variably displayed with the variation pattern determined by the normal symbol. In addition, when executing a normal deviation effect, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner with a fluctuation pattern for executing the normal deviation effect.

  Note that the fluctuation pattern for executing the off-line effect is, for example, normally displaying characters and symbols that are not displayed as normal symbols, changing the normal symbols so that they rotate, It is a pattern in which it fluctuates so that it blinks, or a specific ordinary symbol is displayed in a different color from other ordinary symbols and is variably displayed. By variably displaying the normal symbol with such a variation pattern, it is possible to normally execute a shift effect and to indicate to the player that the shift effect is normally performed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the normal symbol display device 35 is configured by two display lamps indicating symbols such as “◯” and “x” indicating normal symbols. In such a normal symbol display device 35, the fluctuation pattern for executing the normal deviation effect is different from the normal flashing mode of the two display lamps or the flashing or lighting of the two display lamps. The emission color can be made different from usual.

  When the process of step S1308 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1309, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the fluctuation time of the normal symbol by the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S1308 in the waiting time timer.

  By the process of step S1309, the normal symbol display is performed on the normal symbol display device 35 in accordance with the variation time set in the waiting time timer, and after a predetermined time has elapsed (after the waiting time timer has expired), The “success symbol” or “offset symbol” determined in step S1306 is stopped and displayed (derived display) as a normal symbol.

  Next, a process of setting a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management as the normal symbol control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal symbol control state flag.

  Next, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S1311). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Input detection processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of input detection processing that is called and executed in step S22 of FIG. 9 described above.

  First, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S1401). In this processing, the main CPU 66 detects whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied from various sensors that are switches related to the prize ball. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1402.

  In step S1402, special symbol related switch input processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, the start opening winning ball sensor 117 or the like related to the special symbol supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. Receiving these predetermined signals, the main CPU 66 executes processing related to special symbols and the like as will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1403.

  In step S1403, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, the passing ball sensor 114 or the like supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. Receiving these predetermined signals, the main CPU 66 executes processing related to normal symbols and the like. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol related switch input processing]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the special symbol related switch input process which is called and executed in the process of step S1402 of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not there is a count switch input (step S1501). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a switch input in accordance with predetermined signals supplied from various sensors, the main CPU 66 executes a count switch detection process corresponding to the input (step S1502). The process moves to step S1503. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S1503 without executing step S1502.

  In step S1503, it is determined whether or not there is a special symbol start port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives a predetermined signal issued from the start opening winning ball sensor 117, and determines whether or not there is a special symbol start opening switch input. When determining that there is a special symbol start port switch input, the main CPU 66 determines whether the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is 4 or more (step S1504). This variable c_sp_reserve_max is a variable indicating the number of reserves based on the winning of a game ball (special reserve ball) at the start port 25. This reserved number will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S1504 described above that the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S1510 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S1504 that the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is not 4 or more, the big hit determination random number value is extracted from the big hit determination random number counter value, and the big hit symbol determination random number counter value is extracted from the big hit symbol determination random number counter value. A symbol determining random number value is extracted (step S1505). Next, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value extracted in the process of step S1505 are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S1506). Specifically, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are stored in a storage area of a special symbol reservation ball table (see FIG. 21) formed in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. This special symbol reservation ball table is a table for temporarily storing a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol determination random value.

  As described above, the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value are triggered when the game ball is won at the start port 25, that is, when the game ball is emitted from the start port winning ball sensor 117. And are extracted. These jackpot determination random number values and jackpot symbol determination random number values are stored in a special symbol holding ball table formed in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As described above, the special symbol reservation ball table is a table for temporarily storing the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value. As will be described later, a combination of one jackpot determination random number value and one jackpot symbol determination random value is read from the special symbol holding ball table when a predetermined condition is satisfied (FIG. 20). After that, the one jackpot determining random number value and the one jackpot determining random number value are cleared from the special symbol holding ball table (step S2014 shown in FIG. 20).

  The special symbol reservation ball table can store up to four sets of one jackpot determination random number value and one jackpot symbol determination random value. As described above, a set of one jackpot determination random number value and one jackpot symbol determination random number value is stored in the special symbol holding ball table by the processing in step S1506, and is read out in step S2012 shown in FIG. One jackpot determining random number value and one jackpot symbol determining random value are cleared from the special symbol holding ball table. In this way, the special symbol holding ball table temporarily stores the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value until they are read out for use in the control of the special symbol variation display and stop display. That is, for holding. Temporary storage of the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value is referred to as “hold”.

  In this way, the game ball that triggered the “hold”, which is a temporary storage of the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value, that is, the game ball wins the start opening 25 for the jackpot determination The game balls targeted for extraction of the random value and the jackpot symbol determining random value are referred to as “holding balls” and “special holding balls”. In addition, the main RAM 70 and the special symbol reservation ball table formed in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 correspond to “special reservation ball result storage means”.

  As described above, the special symbol reservation ball table temporarily stores the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value, that is, “holds”. In addition, the special symbol reservation ball table can store (hold) up to four sets of one big hit determination random number value and one big hit determination random number value. Thus, the number of pairs of one jackpot determination random number value and one jackpot symbol determination random number value stored in the special symbol reservation ball table is referred to as a “hold number” at that time, and , The value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max described above. Further, by defining the “reserve number” and the variable c_sp_reserve_max in this way, the value of the “reserve number” and the variable c_sp_reserve_max is determined so that the game ball wins the start opening 25, and the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol It also means the number of game balls subject to extraction with the decision random value, that is, the number of “holding balls” and the number of “special holding balls”.

  Therefore, for example, when the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is 1, only one set of the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot determination random number is stored in the special symbol reservation ball table, and the jackpot determination This means that the number of “holding spheres” targeted for extraction of the random number for use and the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is only one at that time. When the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is 2, the special symbol reservation sphere table stores two sets of the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot determination random number value as well as the jackpot determination randomness. This means that the number of “holding spheres” targeted for extraction of the numerical value and the jackpot symbol determination random number is two at that time. Furthermore, when the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is 3, the special symbol reservation sphere table stores three sets of the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot determination random number value as well as the jackpot determination randomness. This means that the number of “holding spheres” targeted for extraction of the numerical value and the jackpot symbol determination random number is three at that time. Furthermore, when the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is 4, the special symbol reservation sphere table stores four sets of random numbers for jackpot determination and random numbers for determination of the jackpot symbol, as well as for determining the jackpot This means that the number of “holding spheres” targeted for extraction of the random number value and the jackpot symbol determining random number value is four at that time.

  The above-described jackpot determination process in S1106 of FIG. 11 and the random value extraction process in step S1505 described above correspond to “lottery process” and “special lottery process”. The jackpot determination random number corresponds to “the result of the lottery process” or “the result of the special lottery process”.

  One example of the special symbol reservation ball table is shown in FIGS. For example, it is assumed that the special symbol reservation ball table shown in FIG. 21A is obtained before the above-described step S1506 is executed. That is, the three jackpot lottery random numbers (the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value) are already stored in the special symbol reservation ball table, and the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is 3. State. Specifically, in the first storage area, “123” is stored as a jackpot determination random number value, and “6” is stored as a jackpot symbol determination random value. In the second storage area, “38824” is stored as the jackpot determination random number value, and “4” is stored as the jackpot symbol determination random value. Further, “51245” is stored as the jackpot determination random number value and “8” is stored as the jackpot symbol determination random number value in the third storage area.

  After such a state, the processing of step S1506 described above is executed, and as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the extracted jackpot determination random value and jackpot symbol determination are stored in the fourth storage area. The random value is newly stored. That is, “9502” is stored as the jackpot determination random number value, and “3” is newly stored as the jackpot symbol determination random value.

  After executing the processing in step S1506 described above, 1 is stored in the storage area indicating the prefetch flag (step S1507). As shown at the right end of the table of special symbol reservation ball tables shown in FIGS. 21A to 21C, the special symbol reservation ball table also has a storage area “FLG”. This FLG is a storage area for storing the value of the prefetch flag. In addition to the process for determining whether or not a special symbol game is won or missed, in order to execute a special loss effect described later, a process for pre-reading a jackpot determination random number value stored in the special symbol holding ball table is performed. In order to execute a special off-line effect, the prefetch flag previously reads the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value by the processing of step S2012 in FIG. 20 ( This is a flag indicating whether or not prefetching). As for the value of the prefetch flag, the value of the prefetch flag is 1 when the big hit determination random value has not been prefetched, and the value of the prefetch flag is 0 when the big hit determination random value has already been prefetched.

  After executing the process of step S1507, the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is increased by 1 (step S1508). As described above, since the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value are newly stored in the storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table by the processing of step S1506, the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is changed. It is necessary.

  Subsequently, the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 by the process of step S1505 described above (step S1509). As will be described later, the sub-control circuit 200 uses the transmitted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value to produce an effect design, a variation pattern, and other effects, for example, an out-of-decoration effect. Decide and execute.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a special symbol start port switch input in the determination processing of step S1503 described above, it immediately ends this subroutine.

  In addition, when a game ball enters or passes through these various types of functions, the main CPU 66 sets a command based on the entry and passage in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Such a command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S25 of FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize the entry and passage of the game ball.

[Normal symbol related switch input processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the normal symbol related switch input process which is called and executed in the process of step S1403 of FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the passing gate 54 (step S1601). In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the pass gate 54 in accordance with a predetermined signal emitted from the pass ball sensor 114. When determining that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, the main CPU 66 determines whether the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is 4 or more (step S1602). This variable c_nm_reserve_max is a variable indicating the number of reserves based on the passage of the game ball (ordinary reserve ball) of the pass gate 54. This reserved number will be described later.

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S1602 that the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is 4 or more, this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1602 that the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is not 4 or more, a hit determination random number value is extracted from the value of the hit determination random number counter, and the value of the hit symbol determination random number counter is calculated. A symbol determining random number is extracted (step S1603). Next, the winning determination random value and the winning symbol determination random value extracted in step S1603 are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S1604). Specifically, the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random number value are stored in the storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table (see FIG. 30) formed in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The normal symbol holding ball table is a table for temporarily storing a hit determination random number value and a hit symbol determination random value.

  As described above, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54, that is, when it is emitted from the passing ball sensor 114, the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random number value are obtained. Extracted. These hit determination random number values and hit symbol determination random number values are stored in a normal symbol holding ball table formed in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As described above, the normal symbol reservation ball table is a table for temporarily storing the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value. As will be described later, a set of one hit determination random number value and one hit symbol determination random value is read from the normal symbol holding ball table when a predetermined condition is satisfied (FIG. 29). Step S2912) shown in Fig. 29, and then the one hit determination random number value and one hit symbol determination random value are cleared from the normal symbol holding ball table (Step S2914 shown in Fig. 29).

  The normal symbol holding ball table can store a maximum of four sets of one hit determination random number value and one hit symbol determination random value. As described above, a set of one hit determination random number value and one hit symbol determination random number value is stored in the normal symbol holding ball table by the processing in step S1506, and is read out in step S2912 shown in FIG. One hit determination random number value and one hit symbol determination random value are cleared from the normal symbol holding ball table. In this way, the normal symbol holding ball table temporarily stores the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random number value until they are read for use in the control of the normal symbol variation display and the stop display. That is, for holding. Temporary storage of the winning determination random value and the winning symbol determination random value is referred to as “hold”.

  In this way, the game ball that triggered the “hold”, which is a temporary storage of the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value, that is, the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 and is used for the hit determination. The game balls targeted for extraction of the random number value and the random number value for determining the winning symbol are referred to as “holding ball” and “ordinary holding ball”. The main RAM 70 and the normal symbol holding ball table formed in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 correspond to “normal holding ball result storage means”.

  As described above, the normal symbol reservation ball table temporarily stores the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value, that is, “holds”. In addition, the normal symbol reservation ball table can store (hold) up to four sets of one hit determination random number value and one hit symbol determination random value. In this way, the number of pairs of one hit determination random number value and one hit symbol determination random value stored in the normal symbol reservation ball table is referred to as a “hold number” at that time. , The value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max described above. Further, by defining the “reserved number” and the variable c_nm_reserve_max in this way, the value of the “reserved number” and the variable c_nm_reserve_max is determined so that the game ball passes through the passing gate 54, and the random number for hit determination and the winning symbol It also means the number of game balls subject to extraction with the decision random value, that is, the number of “holding balls” and the number of “ordinary holding balls”.

  Therefore, for example, when the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is 1, the normal symbol reserved ball table is in a state in which only one set of the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random number value is stored, and the hit determination This means that the number of “holding spheres” targeted for extraction of the random number value for use and the random number value for determining the winning symbol is only one at that time. When the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is 2, the normal symbol reservation ball table is in a state where two sets of hit determination random number values and hit symbol determination random number values are stored, and the hit determination disturbance This means that the number of “holding spheres” subject to extraction of the numerical value and the random number for determining the winning symbol is two at that time. Further, when the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is 3, the normal symbol reserved ball table is in a state in which three sets of random numbers for hit determination and random numbers for hit determination are stored, and the hit determination randomness This means that the number of “holding spheres” targeted for extraction of the numerical value and the random number for determining the winning symbol is three at that time. Furthermore, when the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is 4, the normal symbol reserved ball table is in a state where four sets of hit determination random numbers and hit symbol determination random values are stored, and for the hit determination This means that the number of “holding spheres” targeted for extraction of the random number value and the random number value for determining the winning symbol is four at that time.

  The hit determination process in S1305 in FIG. 13 described above and the random value extraction process in step S1603 described above correspond to “lottery process” and “normal lottery process”. In addition, the random number for winning determination corresponds to “the result of the lottery process” and “the result of the normal lottery process”.

  One example of a normal symbol reservation ball table is shown in FIGS. For example, it is assumed that the normal symbol holding ball table shown in FIG. 30A is obtained before the above-described step S1604 is executed. That is, three winning lottery random values (a winning determination random value and a winning symbol determining random value) are already stored, and the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is 3. Specifically, in the first storage area, “4512” is stored as a random number value for winning determination, and “8” is stored as a random value for determining winning symbols. In the second storage area, “182” is stored as a random number value for winning determination, and “6” is stored as a random value for determining winning symbols. In the third storage area, “27269” is stored as a random number value for winning determination, and “2” is stored as a random value for determining winning symbols.

  After such a state, by executing the process of step S1604, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), the random number value for hit determination and the random number value for hit symbol determination are stored in the fourth storage area. Newly memorized. In other words, “2509” is stored as the random number value for hit determination, and “5” is newly stored as the random number value for determining winning symbol.

  After executing the processing in step S1604 described above, 1 is stored in the storage area indicating the prefetch flag (step S1605). As shown at the right end of the table of the normal symbol holding ball table shown in FIGS. 30A to 30C, the normal symbol holding ball table also has a storage area “FLG”. This FLG is a storage area for storing the value of the prefetch flag. In addition to the process for determining the winning or losing of the normal symbol game, in order to execute the normal losing effect to be described later, a process for pre-reading a random number for hit determination stored in the normal symbol holding ball table is performed. This pre-read flag usually reads the hit determination random number value in advance before reading the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value by the processing of step S2912 in FIG. This is a flag indicating whether or not prefetching). The value of the prefetch flag is 1 when the random number value for hit determination has not been prefetched yet, and the value of the prefetch flag is 0 when the random number value for hit determination has already been prefetched.

  After executing the process of step S1605, the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is increased by 1 (step S1606). As described above, since the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value are newly stored in the storage area of the normal symbol reservation ball table by the processing in step S1604, the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is changed. It is necessary.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit main process is a process that is started when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S1701, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S1701 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1702.

  In step S1702, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates various random number values positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1703.

  In step S1703, the sub CPU 206 calls and executes a subroutine of command analysis processing shown in FIG. In this process, the sub CPU 206 analyzes various commands (for example, a derived symbol designation command, a random value command, etc.) sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, and executes a process according to the analyzed command. Will be. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1704.

  In step S1704, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control such as an effect symbol according to the derived symbol designation command. This is performed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sounds generated from the speakers 46R and 46L (step S1705) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of the various decorative lamps 133a and 133b (step S1706). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1702.

  Thus, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S1701 is completed, the processes in steps S1702 to S1706 are repeatedly executed.

[Command analysis processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of command analysis processing that is called and executed in the processing of step S1703 of FIG. 17 described above.

  First, the sub CPU 206 determines whether there is a reception command (step S1801). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a received command based on whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer by the process of step S1902 of the command interrupt process shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1801 that the received command is present, the sub CPU 206 reads command data from the command buffer located in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S1802), and moves the process to step S1803. . On the other hand, when determining that there is no received command, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  In this way, the sub CPU 206 performs various commands (for example, a variation pattern designation command (variation pattern), a special symbol designation command, a special symbol designation command, a special symbol, etc.) transmitted from the main control circuit 60 or the payout / firing control circuit 126. The result of the lottery process, the lottery value, etc.) will be received.

  In step S1803, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S1802. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the variation pattern designation command has been received, the sub CPU 206 calls and executes an effect start processing subroutine shown in FIG. 36 described later (step S1804), starts the effect, and this subroutine. Exit.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a random number command has been received based on the command data read in step S1802 ( Step S1805). The random value command includes information indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value extracted by the processing in step S1505 of FIG. 15 described above. The information indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value extracted by the processing of step S1505 is transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 by the processing of step S1509 of FIG. 15 described above. The sub control circuit 200 receives the signal by the process of step S1902 in FIG. By doing in this way, the sub-control circuit 200 acquires the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value extracted by the process of step S1505, and stops and displays the effect symbol described later. In addition to determining the stop display symbol at the time, it is possible to determine the content of the decoration off effect and the number of times that the decoration off effect is continuously executed.

  If it is determined in step S1805 that the random number command has been received, an effect symbol reservation ball table storage process shown in FIG. 35 described later is called and executed (step S1806), and this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the random number command has not been received, other processing corresponding to the received command is executed (step S1807), and this subroutine is terminated.

[Command interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the command interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a command is received). This command interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S1901), and stores various received commands received from the main control circuit 60 in a command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S1902).

  Next, an effect end subroutine shown in FIG. 42 described later is called and executed (step S1903), and the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S221 (step S1904). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol holding ball table processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of special symbol reservation ball table processing called and executed in the processing of step S1105 of FIG. 11 described above. By this subroutine, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value stored in the special symbol reservation ball table as shown in FIG. 21 are read, and the contents of the special symbol reservation ball table are updated.

  First, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is greater than 0 (step S2010). As described above, the variable c_sp_reserve_max is a variable indicating the number of reserves based on the winning of a game ball (special reserve ball) at the start port 25.

  When it is determined in step S2010 that the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is 0 or less (NO), that is, when it is determined that the reserved number is 0, specifically, the special symbol reserved ball table is hit with a big hit When it is determined that the combination of the determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value is not stored, this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2010 that the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is 0 or more (YES), that is, when it is determined that the reserved number is not 0, specifically, in the special symbol reserved ball table, When it is determined that at least one set of the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value is stored, the jackpot determination disorder stored in the first storage area of the special symbol holding ball table The numerical value and the jackpot symbol determining random number value are read (step S2012). For example, in the example of the special symbol reservation ball table shown in FIG. 21, the big hit determination random number value “123” whose “No.” is “1” and the big hit symbol determination random number value “6” are read.

  The jackpot determination random number value read out by the processing in step S2012 described above is used for determination in the processing in step S1106 in FIG. The jackpot symbol determining random number value is used for determining symbols in the processing of steps S1108 and 1109 in FIG.

  Next, the first storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table is cleared, and the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, and the value of the prefetch flag are deleted (step S2014). Next, by storing the contents of the second and subsequent storage areas of the special symbol reservation ball table one by one, the memory for storing the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random value, and the value of the prefetch flag The area is changed to the previous one (step S2016).

  Specifically, if the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are stored in the second storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table, the second storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table The jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, and the value of the look-ahead flag stored in are moved to the first storage area. Further, if the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value are stored in the third storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table, they are stored in the third storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table. The jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, and the value of the prefetch flag are moved to the second storage area.

  Similarly, if the big hit determination random number value and the big hit determination random number value are stored in the fourth storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table, the special symbol reservation ball table is stored in the fourth storage area. The jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, and the value of the prefetch flag are moved to the third storage area. When the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value stored in the fourth storage area of the special symbol holding ball table and the value of the prefetch flag are moved to the third storage area The fourth storage area of the special symbol holding ball table is cleared.

  For example, in the case of the special symbol reservation ball table shown in FIG. 21, it is assumed that the special symbol reservation ball table shown in FIG. 21 (b) is in a state before the processing of steps S2012 to S2016 is executed. That is, in the first storage area of the special symbol holding ball table, the jackpot determination random number value “123”, the jackpot symbol determination random number value “6”, and the prefetch flag value “1” are stored. In the second storage area of the symbol reservation ball table, a jackpot determination random number value “38824”, a jackpot symbol determination random value “4”, and a prefetch flag value “1” are stored, and the special symbol reservation ball The third storage area of the table stores a jackpot determining random number value “51245”, a jackpot symbol determining random value “8”, and a prefetch flag value “1”. The fourth storage area stores a jackpot determining random number value “9502”, a jackpot symbol determining random value “3”, and a prefetch flag value “1”.

  When the special symbol reservation ball table is in the state shown in FIG. 21B, the first storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table is cleared by executing the processing of steps S2012 to S2016 described above. At the same time, the contents of the second and subsequent storage areas of the special symbol reservation ball table are shifted one by one to the previous storage area. That is, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), in the first storage area of the special symbol holding ball table, the jackpot determination random number value “38824”, the jackpot symbol determination random value “4”, and the value of the prefetch flag “1” is moved and stored, and the big hit determination random number value “51245”, the big hit symbol determination random number value “8”, and the value of the prefetch flag are stored in the second storage area of the special symbol holding ball table “1” is moved and stored, and the jackpot determination random number “9502”, the jackpot determination random number “3”, and the value of the look-ahead flag are stored in the third storage area of the special symbol holding ball table. “1” is moved and stored. Further, in the fourth storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table, the big hit determination random number value, the big hit symbol determination random value, and the value of the prefetch flag are cleared.

  In this way, by executing the processing of step S2016, not only the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random value are shifted, but also the value of the prefetch flag is shifted. Alternatively, the information indicating whether it is not yet executed is also shifted and stored in the special symbol holding ball table, and the control of the special off-line effect is accurately processed separately from the control of the special symbol variation display and the stop display. be able to.

  Next, the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is decreased by 1 (step S2018). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max has become 0, that is, whether or not the number of reservations has become 0 (step S2020). When it is determined that the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max has become 0 (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is not 0 (YES), that is, at least one set of the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value is stored in the special symbol holding ball table. If the flag F_sp_continue is determined to be 0 (step S2022), the variable c_sp_effect is set to 0 (step S2024), and this subroutine is terminated.

  The flag F_sp_continue is a flag indicating whether or not the special deviation effect described later is continuously executed. When the value of the flag F_sp_continue is 1, it indicates that the special deviation effect is continuously executed. When the value of the flag F_sp_continue is 0, it indicates that the special off-stage effect is not executed. The variable c_sp_effect indicates the number of times that the special outlier effect is continuously executed. The flag F_sp_continue and the variable c_sp_effect will be described in detail later.

  As described above, when the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max becomes 0, that is, when the number of reserves becomes 0, specifically, the jackpot determining random number value and the jackpot symbol determining random value are stored in the special symbol holding ball table. However, when one set is not stored, the value of the flag F_sp_continue is set to 0 and the value of the variable c_sp_effect is set to 0, thereby terminating the special off-line effect that has been continuously executed.

  By processing in this way, the continuation of the special off-line effect can be stopped by once setting the reserved number to zero. In other words, the continuation of the extraordinary effect can be stopped by preventing the player from temporarily winning the game ball at the start opening 25. Therefore, when the player wants to stop the continuation of the extraordinary effect, the intention of the player can be reflected by not intentionally winning the game ball at the start opening 25.

  Further, in the above-described determination processing in step S2020, the determination is made only based on whether or not the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is 0. However, it is preferable to determine whether or not the player is firing a game ball. For example, a sensor that detects whether or not the player has rotated the launch handle 26 to a certain angle, or that generates a detection signal every time the game ball passes, is provided in the passage path of the game ball such as the guide rail 30. By detecting that the game ball is actually fired, it can be determined whether or not the player is firing the game ball.

  In this way, if the player has not fired a game ball and the number of reserves becomes zero, the player has an intention to actively stop the continuation of the special offense. If the value of the variable c_sp_reserve_max is set to 0, the special off-line effect that has been continuously executed can be terminated, and the player's intention can be reflected.

  On the other hand, if the player has fired a game ball and the number of reserves becomes 0, the game ball is awarded to the start opening 25 even though there is no intention to end the special off-line effect. As a result, the number of reservations becomes zero. In such a case, it can be assumed that the player did not have the intention to end the special off-line effect, that is, the player had the intention to continue the special off-line effect, so the flag F_sp_continue By not setting the value of 0 to 0 and not initializing the value of the variable c_sp_effect, it is possible to maintain a state in which the special off-line effect is continuously executed. Even in such a case, the player's intention can be accurately reflected.

  As described above, since it is also determined whether or not the player is firing a game ball, it is possible to enjoy a technique for advancing the game, that is, a game that can be enjoyed regardless of whether it is good or bad. Machine can be provided. That is, even if the player is firing a game ball, if the game ball cannot be won at the start opening 25, it is due to a lack of technology and the player is considered a beginner. . In such a case, it is possible to maintain a state in which the special off-line effect is continuously executed without initializing values such as the variable F_sp_continue.

[Special offshoot production processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a special off-line effect process subroutine that is called and executed in the process of step S1110 of FIG. By executing this subroutine, when the result determined using the random number for determining the big hit is continuously deviated by the holding ball (special holding ball), the special deviation effect is continuously performed. .

  First, it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_sp_continue is 1 (step S2210). This flag F_sp_continue is a flag indicating whether or not the special off-line effect is being continuously executed by this subroutine. When the value of the flag F_sp_continue is 1, it indicates that the special deviation effect is being continuously executed, and when the value of the flag F_sp_continue is 0, it indicates that the special deviation effect is not being executed. .

  If it is determined in step S2210 that the value of the flag F_sp_continue is not 1 (NO), it is determined whether or not there is a prefetch flag value of 1 with reference to the special symbol holding ball table. That is, at that time, it is determined whether there is a jackpot determination random value that has not been prefetched (step S2212). When it is determined that there is no prefetch flag value of 1 (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination processing in step S2212 that there is a prefetch flag value of 1 (NO), all of the jackpot determination random numbers for which the prefetch flag value is 1 are used. Is read (step S2214), and the values of the prefetch flags corresponding to all the read jackpot determination random numbers are set to “0” (step S2216). That is, at that time, all the jackpot determination random numbers that have not been prefetched yet are read from the special symbol holding ball table, and “0” is stored in the storage area of “FLG” corresponding to all of the read jackpot determination random numbers. Write. By doing in this way, it is possible to set the prefetch flag corresponding to all the read jackpot determination random values to the “prefetched” state.

  For example, in the case of the special symbol holding ball table shown in FIG. 23A, in the state shown in FIG. 23A, the value of the prefetch flag is set to 1 by the process of step S2214 described above. When all of the jackpot determination random values are read, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the storage area of “FLG” corresponding to all of the read jackpot determination random values by the processing of step S2216. “0” is written to.

  When a new game ball is won at the start opening 25 after the special symbol holding ball table is in the state shown in FIG. 23B, steps S1503 to S1507 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 15 are executed. The jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are extracted (step S1505), and the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are stored in the special symbol holding ball table (step S1506). ), The value of the prefetch flag corresponding to the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value is set to 0 (step S1507). By executing these processes, for example, as shown in FIG. 23 (c), “9502” is stored as a jackpot determination random number value in the fourth storage area of the special symbol holding ball table. “3” is stored as the jackpot symbol determination random number value. Furthermore, “1” is stored in the storage area of “FLG” (prefetch flag) corresponding to these.

  Thus, while providing the storage area for the “FLG” (prefetch flag) of the special symbol reservation ball table, changing the value of the prefetch flag or newly storing it, the big hit design that has been prefetched already The determination random number value can be distinguished from the jackpot symbol determination random number value that has not been subjected to the prefetching process, and the prefetching process can be accurately executed.

  Furthermore, after the special symbol holding ball table is in the state shown in FIG. 23B, the subroutine of FIG. 20 is called and executed in the process of step S1105 of FIG. 11 to start the special symbol game. In some cases, after the processing of steps S2012 and S2016 of FIG. 20 reads the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value in the first storage area of the special symbol holding ball table, the special symbol holding ball The first storage area of the table is cleared, and the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value in the second and subsequent storage areas of the special symbol holding ball table, and the value of the prefetch flag It is moved to the storage area and stored.

  For example, by executing the processing of steps S2012 and S2014 in FIG. 20, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), the jackpot determination random number “123” and the jackpot symbol in the first storage area of the special symbol holding ball table After the determination random number value “6” and the value “0” of “FLG” (prefetch flag) are read, the first storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table is cleared. Furthermore, by executing the processing of step S2016 in FIG. 20, as shown in FIG. 23 (e), the big hit determination random number “38824” and the big hit symbol are stored in the first storage area of the special symbol holding ball table. The determination random number value “4” and the prefetch flag value “0” are moved and stored, and the big hit determination random number value “51245” and the big hit symbol are stored in the second storage area of the special symbol holding ball table. The determination random number value “8” and the prefetch flag value “0” are moved and stored, and the big hit determination random number value “9502” and the big hit symbol are stored in the third storage area of the special symbol holding ball table. The determination random number value “3” and the prefetch flag value “1” are moved and stored. Further, in the fourth storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table, the big hit determination random number value, the big hit symbol determination random value, and the value of the prefetch flag are cleared.

  After executing the process of step S2216 described above, all of the jackpot determination random numbers read in the process of step S2214 are determined (step S2218). Note that, as will be described later, this determination is for determining whether or not to execute a special shift effect, so that it can be determined that the determination result corresponding to the read jackpot determination random value is a shift. There is no need to determine that the determination result is a big hit. Further, the number of times of continuous deviation as a result of the determination processing in step S2218 is also counted. The number of times of continuous deviation is the number used in step S2226 described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result of step S2218 has been continuously shifted (step S2220). For example, the determination result of the jackpot determination random number values stored in the first and second storage areas of the special symbol reservation ball table are both out of place. In such a case, the determination results of the jackpot determination random numbers in the second and third storage areas of the special symbol reservation ball table may be out of sync. In any case, it means that the determination results of the random numbers for determining the big hit stored in the continuous storage area of at least two of the special symbol reservation ball table are all out of place. Therefore, the determination result of the random number for jackpot determination stored in the first storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table is out of order, and the determination result for the big hit determination stored in the second storage area of the special symbol reservation ball table If the determination result of the random number value is a big hit and the determination result of the random number value for jackpot determination stored in the third storage area of the special symbol holding ball table is out of place, Determined.

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S2220 that the determination results are not continuously shifted (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination results are continuously out of order (YES), the special off-effects random number is extracted from the value of the special off-effects random counter (step S2222). Note that this special deviation effect random number counter is also a counter whose value is updated each time the process of step S921 in FIG. 9 described above is executed. This random number for special effects is for determining whether or not to execute special effects. If the random numbers for special effects are included in the first range, the special effects are executed. Then, if it is included in the second range different from the first range, it is determined that the special off-line effect is not executed.

  In this way, by determining whether or not to execute the special deviation effect with the value of the special deviation production random number, even if the determination result is a continuous deviation, the special deviation production is immediately performed. Since it is not executed and not all of the determination results are notified to the player, the progress of the game can be questioned or surprised, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a special off-line effect is executed (step S2224). As described above, when the special deviation effect random number is included in the first range, the special deviation effect is executed. On the other hand, when the special deviation production random number is included in the second range different from the first range, it is determined that the special deviation production is not executed. If it is determined in the determination processing in step S2224 that no special deviation effect is to be executed (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination processing in step S2224 that the special deviation effect is to be executed (YES), the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect is set to “the number of consecutive deviations” (step S2226). The variable c_max_sp_effect is a variable that determines the maximum number of times that the special outlier effect should be continuously executed. The “number of consecutive deviations” is the number of times counted by the process of step S2218 described above. By executing the processing of step S2226, as a result of determining all of the jackpot determination random values, the “number of consecutive discontinuations” is set to the number of times that the special disparity effect should be continuously executed. it can.

  After executing the process of step S2226, a special off-line effect is selected according to the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect (step S2228). For example, if the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect is 2, in order to continuously execute the special off-line effect only twice, one having two special off-line effects is selected.

  After executing the processing of step S2228, the value of the variable c_sp_effect is initialized, for example, set to 1 (step S2230), the special off-effects data corresponding to the value of the variable c_sp_effect is read (step S2232), and this subroutine is finished. To do. The variable c_sp_effect described above is a counter indicating the number of times that the special off-line effect has been continuously performed. The special deviation effect data used in the processing of step S2232 described above will be described later.

  Further, when it is determined that the value of the flag F_sp_continue is 1 in the determination process of step S2210 described above (YES), that is, when the special off-line effect is already being executed, the value of the variable c_sp_effect is set to 1. (Step S2234), and the special outlier effect data corresponding to the value of the variable c_sp_effect is read (step S2236).

  Specifically, the process of step S2232 or S2236 described above is a process of selecting special off-stage effect data as shown in FIG. 24 according to the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect (the maximum number of continuous times shown in FIG. 24). FIG. 24 is a table showing a special deviation effect data table in which special deviation effect data used when executing the special deviation effect is stored according to the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect.

  The special symbol effect data using the special symbol is continuously executed in the special symbol display device 33 by reading the special symbol effect data from the special symbol effect data table shown in FIG. 24 according to the value of the variable c_sp_effect. Can do. When each of the special effect data for loss shown in FIG. 24 is expressed as “outlier effect data m (n)”, m corresponds to the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect, and n corresponds to the value of the variable c_sp_effect.

  For example, when the “number of consecutive deviations” is 2, the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect is set to 2 by the process of step S2226 described above. Therefore, in this case, since m = 2 and n = 1, 2, the storage area in which the maximum continuation number of the special outlier effect data table shown in FIG. 24 is 2 (“No” is “1”). The off-stage effect data 2 (1) and the off-line effect data 2 (2) stored in are used. Specifically, when the first special offense effect is executed, the value of the variable c_sp_effect is 1 (step S2230 in FIG. 22), so that the offending effect data 2 (1) is read out (step in FIG. 22). S2232) In the special symbol display device 33, a special off-line effect using the special symbol is executed. Next, when the second special deviation effect is executed, the value of the variable c_sp_effect is 2 (step S2234 in FIG. 22), so the deviation effect data 2 (2) is read (step S2236 in FIG. 22). In the special symbol display device 33, a special off-line effect using the special symbol is executed.

  Similarly, when the “number of consecutive deviations” is 11, the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect is set to 11 by the process of step S2226 described above. Therefore, in this case, since m = 1 and n = 1 to 11, the storage area where the maximum continuation number of the special off-line effect data table shown in FIG. 24 is 11 (“No” is “10”). The off-stage effect data 11 (1) to the off-line effect data 11 (11) stored in are used. Specifically, since the value of the variable c_sp_effect is 1 when executing the first special outage effect (step S2230 in FIG. 22), the outlier effect data 11 (1) is read out (step S2232 in FIG. 22). ) When the second special offense effect is executed, the value of the variable c_sp_effect becomes 2 (step S2234 in FIG. 22), and is read out by the offshoot effect data 11 (2) (step S2236 in FIG. 22). ) In the special symbol display device 33, a special off-line effect using the special symbol is executed.

  Thereafter, the value of the variable c_sp_effect is sequentially increased by 1 by the process of step S2234 in FIG. 22, and the data of the effect data 11 (3) to the effect data 11 (11) is sequentially added by the process of step S2236 in FIG. After being read, the special symbol display device 33 executes a special off-line effect using the special symbol. In this way, the special off-line effect is continuously executed 11 times.

  The special deviation effect data shown in FIG. 24 is data for executing the special deviation effect using the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 as described above. This special off-line production data is displayed, for example, by displaying characters and symbols that are not normally displayed as special symbols, variably displaying a specific special symbol to rotate, or variably displaying a specific special symbol blinking. Or a special symbol display device 33 for controlling the special symbol display device 33 so that a specific special symbol is displayed in a different color from the other special symbols and is variably displayed. The special deviation effect data is read by the process of step S2232 or S2236 described above, and the variation pattern determined by the process of step S1111 of FIG. 11 is determined by the read special deviation effect data. By specially displaying special symbols with the various variation patterns as described above, a special off-line effect can be executed, and the player can be shown that the special off-line effect is being executed.

  By performing the processing of steps S2212 to S2236 described above, the start and stop display (derivation display) of the special symbol variation display and the special deviation effect can be executed at the timing shown in the time chart of FIG. .

  First, as shown in the time chart at the top of the time chart of FIG. 25, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 (step S1503 of FIG. 15), the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value Are extracted (step S1505 in FIG. 15) and stored (step S1506 in FIG. 15). In the time chart shown in FIG. 25, when four game balls win the start opening 25 in succession, four sets of jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol determination random numbers are extracted, and special symbols are extracted. Assume that it is stored in the holding ball table. Hereinafter, as shown in FIG. 25, the four winnings are referred to as winning 1, winning 2, winning 3, and winning 4. In addition, it is assumed that the determination results based on the winning 1, winning 2, winning 3, and winning 4 are all out of place.

  Based on the winning 1, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner at time T1 (step S1003 in FIG. 10), and the variable symbol is stopped at time T2 (step S1006 in FIG. 10). Thereafter, based on the winning 2, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner at time T3 (step S1003 in FIG. 10), and the variable symbol is stopped at time T4 (step S1006 in FIG. 10). After that, based on the winning 3, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner at time T5 (step S1003 in FIG. 10), and the variable symbol is stopped at time T6 (step S1006 in FIG. 10). Next, based on the winning 4, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner at time T7 (step S1003 in FIG. 10), and the variable symbol is stopped at time T8 (step S1006 in FIG. 10).

  On the other hand, at time T0, the four jackpot symbol determination random numbers extracted based on winning 1, winning 2, winning 3, and winning 4 are prefetched (step S2214 in FIG. 22). All of the determination results of the jackpot symbol determination random number value are out of place (continuous out of 4 times), and thereby, it is determined at time T0 that the special out-of-line effect is performed 4 times (in FIG. 22). Steps S2220 to S2228). In this case, the extraordinary presentation data 4 (1) to the extraordinary presentation data 4 stored in the storage area where the maximum continuation count of the special extraordinary presentation data table shown in FIG. 24 is 4 (“No” is “3”). (4) is read out.

  As a result, the offending effect data 4 (1) is read at time T1 (steps S2230 to S2232 in FIG. 22), whereby the first special offending effect is started and ends at time T2. Next, at time T3, the offending effect data 4 (2) is read (steps S2234 to S2236 in FIG. 22), whereby the second special offending effect is started and ends at time T4. Thereafter, the loss effect data 4 (3) is read at time T5 (steps S2234 to S2236 in FIG. 22), whereby the third special loss effect is started and ends at time T6. Finally, the loss effect data 4 (4) is read at time T7 (steps S2234 to S2236 in FIG. 22), whereby the fourth special loss effect is started and ends at time T8.

  As described above, the special off-line effect using the special symbol is executed by variably displaying the special symbol with a predetermined variation pattern. Therefore, at time T1, the special symbol variation display based on the winning 1 is started, and the first special off-line effect is started. At time T2, the variation display of the special symbol based on the winning 1 is stopped, and the first special off-line effect ends. Further, at time T3, the special symbol variation display based on the winning 2 is started, and the second special offense effect is started. At time T4, the change display of the special symbol based on the winning 2 is stopped, and the second special offense effect is finished. Further, at time T5, the special symbol variation display based on the winning prize 3 is started, and the third special off-line effect is started. At time T6, the special symbol variation display based on the winning prize 3 is stopped, and the third special offense effect is ended. Furthermore, at time T7, the special symbol variation display based on the winning prize 4 is started, and the fourth special off-line effect is started. At time T8, the special symbol variation display based on the winning prize 4 is stopped, and the fourth special off-line effect ends.

  As described above, the timing of the special symbol change and the special off-line effect coincide. In this way, since the timing of the special symbol variation and the special off-line effect are executed so as to coincide with each other, the special off-line effect is not executed continuously in time, but temporarily suspended. There is a case where the effect is intermittently performed. Depending on the timing of the special symbol fluctuation display, the next fluctuation display may be started immediately after the fluctuation display is stopped. In such a case, the special deviation effect is also continuous in time. Will be executed.

  After executing the processing of step S2236 in FIG. 22 described above, the special symbol reservation ball table is searched, the storage area of “FLG” is read (step S2238), and the jackpot determination random number value that has not been prefetched yet exists. It is determined whether or not (step S2240).

  When it is determined in the determination process of step S2240 that there are no pre-fetched jackpot determination random values (NO), that is, all the jackpot determination random numbers currently stored in the special symbol holding ball table are When it is determined that the prefetching is being performed, this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination processing in step S2240 that there is a jackpot determination random number value that has not been prefetched (YES), the total number of “big hit determination random number values that have not been prefetched” is counted (step S2242). ). Next, all of the “unprefetched jackpot determination random numbers” are read from the special symbol reservation sphere table (step S2244), and all the jackpot determination random numbers read from the special symbol reservation sphere table are determined (step S2246). ).

  Next, it is determined whether or not at least one deviation exists in the result of the determination process in step S2246 described above (step S2248). As a result of the determination processing in step S2248, when it is determined that there is no deviation (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination processing in step S2248, when it is determined that at least one outage exists (YES), it is determined whether two or more big hits exist continuously (step S2250). If it is determined in the determination process in step S2250 that there are two or more consecutive big hits (YES), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process in step S2250 that there are not two or more big hits in succession (YES), that is, when it is determined that only one big win exists, the “prefetching” counted in the process in step S2242 The total number of random numbers for jackpot determination ”that has not been added is added to the value of variable c_max_sp_effect, and the value of variable c_max_sp_effect is updated (step S2252). Next, in accordance with the updated value of the variable c_max_sp_effect, re-selection effect data is selected again (step S2254), and this subroutine ends.

  For example, when the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect before the update is 4, the outlier effect data 4 (1) to the outlier effect data 4 (4) are used, but the variable c_max_sp_effect is processed by the processes in steps S2248 and S2250. When the total number of jackpot determination random numbers not prefetched is 7 by the process of step S2242, the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect is 11 (= 4 + 7) by the process of step S2252. ) Is updated. In this case, the off-stage effect data 11 (1) to off-line effect data 11 (11) are selected again by the processing of step S2254, and the special off-line effect is executed by the off-road effect data.

  Note that the lost effect data to be used may be used according to the value of the variable c_sp_effect. For example, in the above-described example, when the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect before the update is 4, the outlier effect data 4 (1) to the outlier effect data 4 (4) are used. In this case, when the value of the variable c_sp_effect starts from 1 and sequentially increases to 3, the outlier effect data 4 (1) to the outlier effect data 4 (3) are sequentially read out and the special outlier effect is executed. Is done. After this, when the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect is updated to 11, as described above, the loss effect data 11 (1) to the loss effect data 11 (11) are selected again. However, at this time, the value of the variable c_sp_effect has already increased to 3 and the outlier effect data 4 (3) has been used. Therefore, the next time the extraordinary effect is executed, the value of the variable c_sp_effect 4, then, the offending effect data 11 (4) to the offending effect data 11 (11) are sequentially read out and the special offending effect is executed. By doing in this way, the special outage effect is as follows: outage effect data 4 (1) → outage effect data 4 (2) → outage effect data 4 (3) → outage effect data 11 (4) →. Data 11 (11) is read and executed in the order. It is possible to execute a special off-line effect that matches the updated value of the variable c_max_sp_effect with the value of the variable c_sp_effect that has been increased up to the time of updating the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect, and without changing the value of the variable c_sp_effect Therefore, the process for special off-line production can be simplified.

  As a result of the determination of the jackpot determination random number value, if there is one jackpot between the loss and the outage, it is determined that the determination is executed based on the past determination result of the jackpot determination random value. By accumulating a new result of the determination of the random number for determining the big hit in the special outlier effect, the big hit symbol which is a special symbol after being displayed variably is displayed based on one big hit between the outlier and the outlier. Even when the stop display is made, the special off-line effect can be continuously executed. In other words, even if the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot is displayed as a special symbol from the start of the variable display to the stop display, the special off-line effect is continuously executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, all of the determination results of the jackpot symbol determination random values corresponding to the winning 1, the winning 2, and the winning 4 are out of order, and are stopped and displayed corresponding to the winning 1. The symbol is an off symbol, the symbol at the time T2 is stopped and displayed, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed in response to the winning 2 is an off symbol, and the symbol at the time T4 is stopped and displayed at the winning 4 Correspondingly, the symbols that are stopped and displayed are out-of-order symbols, and the out-of-sequence symbols are stopped and displayed at time T8. On the other hand, the determination result of the jackpot symbol determining random value corresponding to the winning 3 between the winning 2 and the winning 4 is a big hit, and the symbol stopped and displayed corresponding to the winning 3 is the jackpot symbol. Yes, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed at time T6.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 26, there is one big hit between winning 2 and winning 4. In this case, as described above, even if there is one big hit between the outage and the outage, the special outage effect determined to be executed according to the past result of the determination of the random number for jackpot determination is used. Since the new result of the determination of the jackpot determination random number value is accumulated, the special off-line effect (third time) is also executed between the times T5 and T6 even when the symbol variation display corresponding to the winning 3 is displayed. The By doing in this way, even if there is one big hit on the way, the special off-line effect can be continuously executed, so that the special off-line effect by the special symbol can be continued smoothly. In addition, despite the fact that the jackpot symbol has been stopped, it is possible to make the player feel uncomfortable or questionable by continuously executing the special off-line production, which may attract the player. Can be increased.

  In the above-described example, the case where there is one big hit between the outage and the outage is shown, but there may be two or more big hits between the outage and the outage. In particular, when the variation time or the time for executing the big hit effect is short at the time of the big hit, the smoothness of the special outage effect can be maintained.

  On the other hand, if there are two or more jackpots between the miss and the miss, the special strike effect is not continuously executed, and if the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed, the jackpot effect Will be executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, all of the determination results of the jackpot symbol determination random values corresponding to winning 1 and winning 4 are out of order, and the symbols that are stopped and displayed corresponding to winning 1 are: The symbol that is a loss symbol, the symbol at the time T2 is stopped and displayed, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed in response to the winning 4 is a symbol that is a loss, and the symbol at a time T8 is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the determination result of the random number for determining the big hit symbol corresponding to the winning 2 and the winning 3 between the winning 1 and the winning 4 is the big hit, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed corresponding to the winning 2 is The jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at time T4, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed corresponding to winning 3 is a jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at time T6.

  In the example shown in FIG. 27, there are two big hits between winning 1 and winning 4. As described above, when there are two or more big hits between the loss and the loss, the special loss effect is stopped and the big hit effect is executed separately. Then, after executing the special offense effect at the times T1 to T2, the special offshoot effect is stopped, and in the variable display of the symbol corresponding to the winning 2, the big hit effect is executed at the times T3 to T4, and further, the prize is won. In the symbol variation display corresponding to 3, the big hit effect is executed at times T5 to T6. Thereafter, in the variable display of the symbol corresponding to the winning prize 4, the off-line effect is executed at times T7 to T8. By doing in this way, when there are two or more jackpots on the way, the effect according to the determination result of the random number value for determining the jackpot symbol is performed by executing the jackpot effect without executing the special offense effect. It can be executed by a special symbol variation pattern.

  In the above-described example, the case where there are two big hits between the outage and the outage is shown, but there may be three or more big hits between the outage and the outage. In particular, when the variation time or the time for executing the big hit effect is long at the time of the big hit, it is possible to match the result of the determination of the random value for determining the big hit symbol and the production.

  In addition, since the number of times that the special off-line effect is continued can be determined according to the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect, it can be continuously executed regardless of the number of holdings (maximum 4). That is, the special off-line effect can be continuously executed according to the number of times that the determination result of the jackpot symbol determining random number value is continuously off. By doing in this way, it is possible to notify the player that the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination random number value is in a state of being continuously out of order, and the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination random number value is In order to make a big hit, the player can be motivated to continuously win the game ball at the start opening 25, so that the game ball can be continuously fired. In this way, the player can be informed that the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination random number value is continuously out of order, thereby increasing the amount of exchange for game balls in the game store. . On the other hand, for example, if the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination random number value notifies the player that the jackpot symbol has been won, the player is relieved, so the game ball is temporarily suspended. There is a high possibility of doing. Therefore, in the case of such a configuration, there is a possibility of reducing the exchange amount to the game ball in the game store.

[Special symbol stop processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stopping process subroutine that is called and executed in the process of step S1006 of FIG. By executing this process, the special symbol variation display according to the predetermined variation pattern is terminated for a predetermined time, and the display is stopped (derived display) with the symbol determined in the process of step S1108 or S1109 in FIG. it can.

  First, the variation display of the special symbol is terminated, and the display is stopped (derived display) with the symbol determined in the process of step S1108 or S1109 in FIG. 11 (step S2810). Next, it is determined whether or not to continue the special off-line effect (step S2812). This determination may be made based on whether or not the value of c_sp_effect is greater than or equal to c_max_sp_effect. If it is determined in the determination process in step S2812 that the continuation of the extraordinary effect is not ended (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended.

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S2812 that the continuation of the special offense effect is to be ended (YES), the value of the flag F_sp_continue is initialized (step S2814), the value of the variable c_sp_effect is initialized (step S2816), and the special “02” is set to the value of the symbol control state flag (step S2818), and this subroutine is terminated. As described above, by initializing the value of the flag F_sp_continue, the execution of the special off-line effect can be finished.

[Normal symbol holding ball table processing]
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of normal symbol reservation ball table processing that is called and executed in the processing of step S1304 of FIG. 13 described above. By this subroutine, the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value stored in the normal symbol holding ball table as shown in FIG. 30 are read, and the contents of the normal symbol holding ball table are updated.

  First, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is greater than 0 (step S2910). As described above, the variable c_nm_reserve_max is a variable indicating the number of reserves based on the passage of the game ball (ordinary reserve ball) of the passing gate 54.

  When it is determined in the determination process of step S2910 that the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is 0 or less (NO), that is, when it is determined that the reserved number is 0, specifically, the normal symbol reserved ball table is hit. When it is determined that the combination of the random number for determination and the random number for determining the winning symbol is not stored, this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is 0 or more in the determination process in step S2910 (YES), that is, when it is determined that the reserved number is not 0, specifically, in the normal symbol reserved sphere table, When it is determined that at least one set of the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random number value is stored, the hit determination disturbance stored in the first storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table The numerical value and the random number value for determining the winning symbol are read (step S2912). For example, in the example of the normal symbol holding ball table shown in FIG. 30, the hit determination random number value “4512” and the hit symbol determination random number value “8” having “No.” “1” are read.

  The random number value for hit determination read out by the processing in step S2912 described above is used for determination in the processing in step S1305 in FIG. Further, the random number value for determining the winning symbol is used for determining the symbol in the process of step S1306 in FIG.

  Next, the first storage area of the normal symbol reservation ball table is cleared, and the random number value for hit determination, the random number value for hit symbol determination, and the value of the prefetch flag are erased (step S2914). Next, by storing the contents of the second and subsequent storage areas of the normal symbol holding ball table one by one, the memory for storing the hit determination random number value, the hit symbol determining random value, and the value of the prefetch flag The area is changed to the previous one (step S2916).

  Specifically, if the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value are stored in the second storage area of the normal symbol reservation ball table, the second storage area of the normal symbol reservation ball table The hit determination random number value, the hit symbol determination random number value, and the value of the prefetch flag stored in are moved to the first storage area. Further, if the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random number value are stored in the third storage area of the normal symbol reservation ball table, they are stored in the third storage area of the normal symbol reservation ball table. The hit determination random number value, the hit symbol determination random number value, and the value of the prefetch flag are moved to the second storage area.

  Similarly, if the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value are stored in the fourth storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table, the fourth symbol is stored in the fourth storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table. The hit determination random number value, the hit symbol determination random number value, and the value of the prefetch flag are moved to the third storage area. When the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value stored in the fourth storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table and the value of the prefetch flag are moved to the third storage area. The fourth storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table is cleared.

  For example, in the case of the normal symbol reservation ball table shown in FIG. 30, it is assumed that the normal symbol reservation ball table shown in FIG. 30B is in a state before the processes of steps S2912 to S2916 are executed. That is, in the first storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table, a hit determination random number value “4512”, a hit symbol determination random number value “8”, and a prefetch flag value “1” are stored. In the second storage area of the symbol reservation ball table, a hit determination random number value “182”, a hit symbol determination random value “6”, and a prefetch flag value “1” are stored. In the third storage area of the table, a winning determination random number value “27269”, a winning symbol determining random value “2”, and a prefetch flag value “1” are stored, and the normal symbol holding ball table first table is stored. In the fourth storage area, a winning determination random value “2509”, a winning symbol determination random value “5”, and a prefetch flag value “1” are stored.

  When the normal symbol holding ball table is in the state shown in FIG. 30B, the first storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table is cleared by executing the above-described processing of steps S2912 to S2916. At the same time, the contents of the second and subsequent storage areas of the normal symbol holding ball table are shifted one by one to the previous storage area. That is, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), in the first storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table, the winning determination random value “182”, the winning symbol determination random value “6”, and the value of the prefetch flag “1” is moved and stored, and in the second storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table, the winning determination random value “27269”, the winning symbol determination random value “2”, and the value of the prefetch flag “1” is moved and stored, and in the third storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table, a random number value for winning determination “2509”, a random number value for determining winning symbol “5”, and the value of the prefetch flag “1” is moved and stored. Further, in the fourth storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table, the winning determination random number value, the winning symbol determination random value, and the value of the prefetch flag are cleared.

  In this way, by executing the processing of step S2916, not only the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random number value are shifted, but also the value of the prefetch flag is shifted. Or, the information indicating whether it has not been executed is also shifted and stored in the normal symbol holding ball table, and the control of the off-line effect is properly processed separately from the control of the normal symbol variation display and the stop display. be able to.

  Next, the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is decreased by 1 (step S2918). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max has become 0, that is, whether or not the reserved number has become 0 (step S2920). When it is determined that the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max has become 0 (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is not 0 (YES), that is, at least one set of the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value is stored in the normal symbol holding ball table. If the flag F_nm_continue is determined to be 0 (step S2922), the variable c_nm_effect is set to 0 (step S2924), and this subroutine is terminated.

  The flag F_nm_continue is a flag indicating whether or not the normal deviation effect described later is continuously executed. When the value of the flag F_nm_continue is 1, it indicates that the deviation effect is normally executed. When the value of the flag F_nm_continue is 0, it indicates that the off-stage effect is not normally executed. Further, the variable c_nm_effect indicates the number of times that the unusual effect is continuously executed. The flag F_nm_continue and the variable c_nm_effect will be described in detail later.

  As described above, when the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max becomes 0, that is, when the reserved number becomes 0, specifically, the normal determination reserved sphere table hits the random number value for determination and the random number value for determination of the hit symbol However, when one set is not stored, the value of the flag F_nm_continue is set to 0 and the value of the variable c_nm_effect is set to 0, thereby terminating the normally off-line effect that has been continuously executed.

  By processing in this way, the continuation of the off-line effect can be stopped normally by once setting the number of reservations to zero. That is, the continuation of the off-normal effect can be stopped by preventing the player from temporarily passing the game ball through the passage gate 54. Therefore, when the player wants to stop the continuation of the extraordinary effect, the intention of the player can be reflected by intentionally preventing the game ball from passing through the passing gate 54.

  Further, in the above-described determination processing in step S2920, determination is made only based on whether or not the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max is 0, but it is preferable to determine whether or not the player is firing a game ball. For example, a sensor that detects whether or not the player has rotated the launch handle 26 to a certain angle, or that generates a detection signal every time the game ball passes, is provided in the passage path of the game ball such as the guide rail 30. By detecting that the game ball is actually fired, it can be determined whether or not the player is firing the game ball.

  In this way, if the player has not fired a game ball and the number of reserved items becomes 0, the player has an intention to actively stop the continuation of the off-normal performance. As a result, by setting the value of the variable c_nm_reserve_max to 0, it is possible to terminate the unusual performance that has been continuously performed, and to reflect the player's intention.

  On the other hand, if the player has fired a game ball and the number of reserves becomes 0, the game ball is allowed to pass through the passage gate 54 even though there is no intention to end the off-line effect normally. As a result, the number of reservations becomes zero. In such a case, it can be assumed that the player did not normally have the intention to end the deviation effect, that is, the player had the intention to continue the deviation effect, so the flag F_nm_continue By not setting the value of 0 to 0 and not initializing the value of the variable c_nm_effect, it is possible to maintain a state in which the off-stage effect is continuously executed. Even in such a case, the player's intention can be accurately reflected.

  As described above, since it is also determined whether or not the player is firing a game ball, it is possible to enjoy a technique that advances the game, that is, a game that can be enjoyed regardless of whether it is good or bad. Machine can be provided. In other words, if the player is not able to pass the game ball to the passing gate 54 even though the player has fired the game ball, it is due to a lack of technology, and the player is considered to be a beginner. . In such a case, it is possible to maintain a state in which the unusual effect is continuously executed without initializing values such as the variable F_nm_continue.

[Normal deviation effect processing]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a sub-routine of an unusual deviation effect process that is called and executed in the process of step S1307 of FIG. By executing this subroutine, when the result determined using the random number for hit determination is continuously deviated by the holding ball (ordinary holding ball), the deviation effect is normally continuously performed. .

  First, it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_nm_continue is 1 (step S3110). This flag F_nm_continue is a flag that indicates whether or not a normal deviation effect is being continuously executed by this subroutine. When the value of the flag F_nm_continue is 1, it indicates that the deviation effect is normally being executed, and when the value of the flag F_nm_continue is 0, it is indicated that the deviation effect is not normally executed. .

  If it is determined in step S3110 that the value of the flag F_nm_continue is not 1 (NO), whether or not there is an object whose look-ahead flag value is 1 with reference to the normal symbol holding ball table That is, at that time, it is determined whether or not there is a hit determination random value that has not been prefetched (step S3112). When it is determined that there is no prefetch flag value of 1 (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination processing in step S3112 that there is a prefetch flag value of 1 (NO), all of the hit determination random number values for which the prefetch flag value is 1 are used. Is read (step S3114), and the values of the prefetch flags corresponding to all the read random numbers for hit determination are set to 0 (step S3116). In other words, at that time, all the random numbers for hit determination that have not been prefetched yet are read from the normal symbol holding ball table, and “0” is stored in the storage area of “FLG” corresponding to all the read random numbers for hit determination. Write. In this way, the prefetch flags corresponding to all the read random numbers for hit determination can be set to the “prefetched” state.

  For example, in the case of the normal symbol holding ball table shown in FIG. 33A, in the state shown in FIG. 33A, the value of the prefetch flag is set to 1 by the process of step S3114 described above. When all of the hit determination random number values are read out, as shown in FIG. 33B, the storage area of “FLG” corresponding to all of the read hit determination random number values by the process of step S3116. “0” is written to.

  When a new game ball passes through the passing gate 54 after the normal symbol holding ball table is in the state shown in FIG. 33B, steps S1601 to S1605 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 16 are executed. The winning determination random value and the winning symbol determining random value are extracted (step S1603), and the winning determining random value and the winning symbol determining random value are stored in the normal symbol holding ball table (step S1604). ), The value of the prefetch flag corresponding to the random number value for hit determination and the random number value for hit symbol determination is set to 0 (step S1605). By executing these processes, for example, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), “2509” is stored as a random number value for hit determination in the fourth storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table. “5” is stored as the random number value for determining the winning symbol. Furthermore, “1” is stored in the storage area of “FLG” (prefetch flag) corresponding to these.

  In this way, a storage area for “FLG” (prefetch flag) of the normal symbol reservation ball table is provided, and the prefetch process has already been performed by changing or newly storing the value of the prefetch flag. The determination random number value can be distinguished from the hit design determination random value that has not been subjected to the prefetching process, and the prefetching process can be accurately executed.

  Further, after the normal symbol holding ball table is in the state shown in FIG. 33B, the subroutine of FIG. 29 is called and executed in the process of step S1304 of FIG. 13 to start the normal symbol game. Sometimes, by the processing of steps S2912 and S2916 of FIG. 29, the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random number value in the first storage area of the normal symbol reservation ball table are read, and then the normal symbol reservation ball The first storage area of the table is cleared, and the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value of the second and subsequent storage areas of the normal symbol holding ball table and the value of the prefetch flag are one by one before. It is moved to the storage area and stored.

  For example, by executing the processing of steps S2912 and S2914 in FIG. 29, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the random number value for determination “4512” and the winning symbol in the first storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table After the determination random number value “8” and the value “0” of “FLG” (prefetch flag) are read, the first storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table is cleared. Furthermore, by executing the process of step S2916 of FIG. 29, as shown in FIG. 33 (e), the random number for determination “182” and the winning symbol are stored in the first storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table. The determination random number value “6” and the prefetch flag value “0” are moved and stored, and the hit determination random number value “27269” and the hit symbol are stored in the second storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table. The determination random number value “2” and the prefetch flag value “0” are moved and stored, and the hit determination random number value “2509” and the hit symbol are stored in the third storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table. The determination random number value “5” and the prefetch flag value “1” are moved and stored. Further, in the fourth storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table, the winning determination random number value, the winning symbol determination random value, and the value of the prefetch flag are cleared.

  After executing the process of step S3116 described above, all the random numbers for hit determination read in the process of step S3114 are determined (step S3118). Note that, as will be described later, this determination is usually for determining whether or not to perform a deviation effect, so that it can be determined that the determination result corresponding to the read random number value for hit determination is out of order. There is no need to determine that the determination result is a win. In addition, the number of consecutive deviations as a result of the determination process in step S3118 is also counted. This number of consecutive deviations is the number used in step S3126 described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S3118 is continuously out of order (step S3120). For example, the determination result of the random number value for hit determination stored in the first and second storage areas of the normal symbol holding ball table is out of sync. In other cases, the determination result of the random number value for hit determination in the second and third storage areas of the normal symbol reservation ball table may be out of place. In any case, it means that the determination results of the random numbers for hit determination stored in the continuous storage area of at least two or more normal symbol holding ball tables are all out of place. Therefore, the determination result of the hit determination random number value stored in the first storage area of the normal symbol reservation ball table is out of order, and the determination result of the hit determination stored in the second storage area of the normal symbol reservation ball table is incorrect. If the determination result of the random number value is a win and the determination result of the random number value for hit determination stored in the third storage area of the normal symbol holding ball table is out of place, Determined.

  When it is determined in the determination processing in step S3120 that the determination results are not continuously shifted (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination results are continuously out of order (YES), a normal deviation effect random number is extracted from the value of the normal deviation effect random number counter (step S3122). Note that this normal deviation effect random number counter is also a counter whose value is updated each time the process of step S921 in FIG. 9 described above is executed. This normal deviation effect random number is for determining whether or not the normal deviation effect is to be executed. When the normal deviation effect random number is included in the first range, the normal deviation effect is usually executed. Then, if it is included in the second range different from the first range, it is determined that the off-stage effect is not normally executed.

  In this way, normally, by determining whether or not to execute a normal deviation effect with the value of the random effect for the deviation effect, even if the determination result is continuously out of order, the deviation effect is usually immediately. Since it is not executed and not all of the determination results are notified to the player, the progress of the game can be questioned or surprised, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a normal deviation effect is to be executed (step S3124). As described above, when the random number for normal deviation effect is included in the first range, the normal deviation effect is executed. On the other hand, when the random effect random number is normally included in the second range different from the first range, it is determined that the normal shift effect is not executed. If it is determined in step S3124 that the deviation effect is not normally executed (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3124 that it is normal to execute a deviation effect (YES), the value of the variable c_max_sp_effect is set to “number of consecutive deviations” (step S3126). The variable c_max_sp_effect is a variable that determines the maximum number of times that the deviation effect should be continuously executed. This “number of consecutive deviations” is the number of times counted by the process of step S3118 described above. By executing the processing of step S3126, as a result of determining all of the random numbers for hit determination, “the number of times of continuous deviation” is normally set to the number of times that the deviation effect should be continuously executed. it can.

  After executing the processing of step S3126, an ordinary deviation effect is selected according to the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect (step S3128). For example, if the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect is 2, in order to continuously execute the normal deviation effect only twice, one having two normal deviation effects is selected.

  After executing the process of step S3128, the value of the variable c_nm_effect is initialized, for example, set to 1 (step S3130), the normal deviation effect data corresponding to the value of the variable c_nm_effect is read (step S3132), and this subroutine is terminated. To do. The variable c_nm_effect described above is a counter that indicates the number of times that the off-line effect is normally performed. Note that the off-center effect data used in the process of step S3132 described above will be described later.

  Further, when it is determined in the determination processing in step S3110 described above that the value of the flag F_nm_continue is 1 (YES), that is, when the off-line effect is already being executed, the value of the variable c_nm_effect is set to 1. Is increased (step S3134), and the off-center effect data corresponding to the value of the variable c_nm_effect is read (step S3136).

  Specifically, the process of step S3132 or S3136 described above is a process of selecting the normal deviation effect data as shown in FIG. 32 according to the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect (the maximum number of continuous times shown in FIG. 32). FIG. 32 is a table showing a normal shift effect data table in which normal shift effect data used when executing a normal shift effect is stored according to the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect.

  By reading the normal deviation effect data from the normal deviation effect data table shown in FIG. 32 according to the value of the variable c_nm_effect, the normal symbol display device 35 continuously executes the normal deviation effect using the normal symbol. Can do. When each of the normal deviation effect data shown in FIG. 32 is expressed as “outlier effect data m (n)”, m corresponds to the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect, and n corresponds to the value of the variable c_sp_effect.

  For example, when the “number of consecutive deviations” is 2, the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect is set to 2 by the process of step S3126 described above. Therefore, in this case, since m = 2 and n = 1, 2, the storage area in which the maximum continuation number of the unusual deviation effect data table shown in FIG. 32 is 2 (“No” is “1”). The off-stage effect data 2 (1) and the off-line effect data 2 (2) stored in are used. Specifically, when the first ordinary deviation effect is executed, the value of the variable c_nm_effect is 1 (step S3130 in FIG. 31), so that the deviation effect data 2 (1) is read (step in FIG. 31). S3132) In the normal symbol display device 35, an unusual deviation effect using the normal symbol is executed. Next, when the second ordinary deviation effect is executed, the value of the variable c_nm_effect is 2 (step S3134 in FIG. 31), and the deviation effect data 2 (2) is read (step S3136 in FIG. 31). In the normal symbol display device 35, a normal deviation effect using the normal symbol is executed.

  Similarly, when the “number of consecutive deviations” is 11, the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect is set to 11 by the process of step S3126 described above. Therefore, in this case, since m = 1 and n = 1 to 11, the storage area where the maximum continuation number of the normal deviation effect data table shown in FIG. 32 is 11 (“No” is “10”). The off-stage effect data 11 (1) to the off-line effect data 11 (11) stored in are used. Specifically, when the first ordinary deviation effect is executed, the value of the variable c_nm_effect is 1 (step S3130 in FIG. 31), and the deviation effect data 11 (1) is read (step S3132 in FIG. 31). ) When the second ordinary deviation effect is executed, the value of the variable c_nm_effect is 2 (step S3134 in FIG. 31), so that the deviation effect data 11 (2) is read out (step S3136 in FIG. 31). ) In the normal symbol display device 35, a normal deviation effect using the normal symbol is executed.

  Thereafter, the value of the variable c_nm_effect is sequentially increased by 1 by the process of step S3134 in FIG. 31, and the data of the effect data 11 (3) to the effect data 11 (11) is sequentially added by the process of step S3136 in FIG. After being read, the normal symbol display device 35 executes a normal deviation effect using the normal symbol. In this way, the off-line effect is normally executed 11 times continuously.

  The normal deviation effect data shown in FIG. 32 is data for executing the normal deviation effect using the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 35 as described above. This unusual deviation effect data is displayed, for example, by displaying characters and symbols that are not normally displayed as normal symbols, variably displaying a specific normal symbol to rotate, or variably displaying a specific normal symbol blinking. Or, it is data for controlling the normal symbol display device 35 so that a specific normal symbol is displayed in a different color from other normal symbols and is variably displayed. This unusual deviation effect data is read by the process of step S3132 or S3136 described above, and the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S1308 of FIG. 13 is determined by the read unusual deviation effect data. By variably displaying the normal symbols with the various variation patterns as described above, it is possible to normally execute a shift effect, and to indicate to the player that the shift effect is normally executed.

  By performing the processing of steps S3112 to S3136 described above, the start and stop display (derivation display) of the normal symbol variation display and the normal shift effect can be executed at the timing shown in the time chart of FIG. . In FIG. 25 to FIG. 27, the above-described normal symbol is shown together with the special symbol, and the normal deviation effect is shown together with the special deviation effect.

  First, as shown in the time chart at the top of the time chart of FIG. 25, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 54 (step S1601 of FIG. 16), the hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value Are extracted (step S1603 in FIG. 16) and stored (step S1604 in FIG. 16). In the time chart shown in FIG. 25, when four game balls pass through the passing gate 54 in succession, four sets of random numbers for hit determination and random numbers for determination of hit symbols are extracted. Assume that it is stored in the holding ball table. In the following, as shown in FIG. 25, the passage of the four game balls through the passage gate 54 is shown as four winnings, which are referred to as winning 1, winning 2, winning 3, and winning 4. In addition, it is assumed that the determination results based on the winning 1, winning 2, winning 3, and winning 4 are all out of place.

  Based on the winning 1, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner at time T1 (step S1203 in FIG. 12), and the variable display is stopped at time T2 (step S1206 in FIG. 12). After that, based on the winning 2, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner at time T3 (step S1203 in FIG. 12), and the variable display is stopped at time T4 (step S1206 in FIG. 12). After that, based on the winning 3, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner at time T5 (step S1203 in FIG. 12), and the variable symbol is stopped at time T6 (step S1206 in FIG. 12). Next, based on the winning 4, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner at time T7 (step S1203 in FIG. 12), and the variable symbol is stopped at time T8 (step S1206 in FIG. 12).

  On the other hand, at time T0, the four winning symbol determination random values extracted based on winning 1, winning 2, winning 3, and winning 4 are prefetched (step S3114 in FIG. 31). All of the determination results of the winning symbol determination random number values are out of place (continuous out of 4 times), and thereby, it is determined at time T0 that the out-of-order effect is normally performed 4 times (in FIG. 31). Steps S3120 to S3128). In this case, the deviation effect data 4 (1) to the deviation effect data 4 stored in the storage area where the maximum number of continuations of the ordinary deviation effect data table shown in FIG. 32 is 4 (“No” is “3”). (4) is read out.

  As a result, the off-stage effect data 4 (1) is read at time T1 (steps S3130 to S3132 in FIG. 31), whereby the first ordinary off-line effect is started and ends at time T2. Next, at the time T3, the offending effect data 4 (2) is read (steps S3134 to S3136 in FIG. 31), whereby the second ordinary offending effect is started and ends at the time T4. Thereafter, the off-stage effect data 4 (3) is read at time T5 (steps S3134 to S3136 in FIG. 31), whereby the third normal off-line effect is started and ends at time T6. Finally, the loss effect data 4 (4) is read at time T7 (steps S3134 to S3136 in FIG. 31), whereby the fourth ordinary loss effect is started and ends at time T8.

  As described above, the extraordinary effect using the normal symbol is executed by variably displaying the normal symbol with a predetermined variation pattern. Therefore, at time T1, the normal symbol variation display based on the winning 1 is started, and the first ordinary off-line effect is started. At the time T2, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol based on the winning 1 is stopped, and the first ordinary off-line effect ends. At time T3, the normal symbol variation display based on the winning 2 is started, and the second ordinary off-line effect is started. At time T4, the change display of the normal symbol based on the winning 2 is stopped, and the second ordinary off-line effect ends. Further, at time T5, the normal symbol variation display based on the winning 3 is started, and the third ordinary off-line effect is started. At time T6, the change display of the normal symbol based on the winning prize 3 is stopped, and the third ordinary off-line effect ends. Furthermore, at time T7, the normal symbol variation display based on the winning prize 4 is started, and the fourth normal deviation effect is started. At time T8, the change display of the normal symbol based on the winning prize 4 is stopped, and the fourth ordinary off-line effect is ended.

  As described above, the timing of the normal symbol variation and the normal deviation effect coincide with each other. As described above, since the timing of the normal symbol variation and the normal deviation effect are executed so as to coincide with each other, the normal deviation effect is not executed continuously in time, but temporarily interrupted. There is a case where the effect is intermittently performed. In addition, depending on the timing of the normal symbol variation display, the next variation display may be started immediately after the variation display is stopped. Will be executed.

  After executing the processing of step S3136 of FIG. 31 described above, the normal symbol holding ball table is searched, the storage area of “FLG” is read (step S3138), and there is a random number for hit determination that has not been prefetched yet. Whether or not (step S3140).

  When it is determined in the determination processing in step S3140 that there is no random number for hit determination that has not been prefetched (NO), that is, all the random numbers for hit determination currently stored in the normal symbol holding ball table are all stored. When it is determined that the prefetching is being performed, this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination processing in step S3140 that there is a hit determination random number value that has not been pre-read (YES), the total number of “non-pre-read hit determination random value” is counted (step S3142). ). Next, all of the “non-prefetched hit determination random number values” are read from the normal symbol reserved ball table (step S3144), and all the hit determination random number values read from the normal symbol reserved ball table are determined (step S3146). ).

  Next, it is determined whether or not at least one deviation exists in the result of the determination process in step S3146 described above (step S3148). As a result of the determination processing in step S3148, when it is determined that there is no deviation (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination process in step S3148, when it is determined that there is at least one deviation (YES), it is determined whether two or more hits exist continuously (step S3150). If it is determined in the determination process in step S3150 that there are two or more consecutive wins (YES), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process in step S3150 that two or more wins do not exist continuously (YES), that is, when it is determined that only one win exists, “prefetching” counted in the process in step S3142 The total number of “unchecked random numbers for hit determination” is added to the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect, and the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect is updated (step S3152). Next, in accordance with the updated value of the variable c_max_nm_effect, re-selection effect data is selected again (step S3154), and this subroutine is terminated.

  For example, when the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect before the update is 4, the outlier effect data 4 (1) to the outlier effect data 4 (4) are used, but the variable c_max_nm_effect is processed by the processing in steps S3148 and S3150. When the total number of random numbers for hit determination not prefetched is 7 by the process of step S3142, the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect is 11 (= 4 + 7) by the process of step S3152. ) Is updated. In this case, the off-stage effect data 11 (1) to off-line effect data 11 (11) are selected again by the processing of step S3154, and the off-line effect data is usually executed by the off-road effect data.

  Note that the lost effect data to be used may be used according to the value of the variable c_sp_effect. For example, in the above-described example, when the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect before the update is 4, the outlier effect data 4 (1) to the outlier effect data 4 (4) are used. In this case, when the value of the variable c_sp_effect starts from 1 and sequentially increases to 3, the outlier effect data 4 (1) to the outlier effect data 4 (3) are sequentially read out, and the outlier effect is normally executed. Is done. Thereafter, when the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect is updated to 11 and as described above, the outlier effect data 11 (1) to the outlier effect data 11 (11) are selected again. However, at this time, the value of the variable c_sp_effect has already increased to 3, and after the outlier effect data 4 (3) has been used, the next time the outlier effect is executed next, the value of the variable c_sp_effect is 4, then, the offending effect data 11 (4) to the offending effect data 11 (11) are read out sequentially, and the offending effect is usually executed. By doing in this way, the off-line production is normally off-line production data 4 (1) → out-of-band production data 4 (2) → out-of-band production data 4 (3) → out-of-band production data 11 (4) →. Data 11 (11) is read and executed in the order. It is possible to perform a normal deviation effect that matches the value of the updated variable c_max_nm_effect with the value of the variable c_sp_effect that has been increased up to the time of updating the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect, and without changing the value of the variable c_sp_effect Therefore, it is possible to simplify the processing for the production of deviation.

  In this way, when there is one hit between the out-of-range and the out-of-range as a result of the determination of the random number value for hit determination, it is determined to be executed according to the past result of the determination of the random number for hit determination. By accumulating a new result of the determination of the random number value for hit determination in the normal deviation effect, the hit symbol which is a normal symbol after being variably displayed based on one hit between the deviation and the deviation is displayed. Even when the display is stopped, the off-line effect can be continuously executed. In other words, even if the winning symbol corresponding to the winning is a normal symbol from the start of the variable display to the stop display, the off-line effect is normally executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, all the determination results of the winning symbol determination random values corresponding to the winning 1, the winning 2, and the winning 4 are lost, and are stopped and displayed corresponding to the winning 1. The symbol is an off symbol, the symbol at the time T2 is stopped and displayed, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed in response to the winning 2 is an off symbol, and the symbol at the time T4 is stopped and displayed at the winning 4 Correspondingly, the symbols that are stopped and displayed are out-of-order symbols, and the out-of-sequence symbols are stopped and displayed at time T8. On the other hand, the determination result of the winning symbol determination random value corresponding to the winning 3 between the winning 2 and the winning 4 is a winning, and the symbol stopped and displayed corresponding to the winning 3 is the winning symbol. Yes, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed at time T6.

  In the example shown in FIG. 26, there is one hit between winning 2 and winning 4. In this case, as described above, even if there is a single hit between the losing and the losing, the normal deviation effect determined to be executed according to the past result of the determination of the random number for hit determination. In addition, since the new result of the determination of the random number value for the hit determination is accumulated, even when the symbol variation display corresponding to the winning 3 is displayed, the off-stage effect (third time) is executed between the times T5 and T6. Is done. By doing in this way, even when there is a single hit in the middle, it is usually possible to continue to execute the shift effect, so that the normal shift effect by the normal symbol can be continued smoothly.

  On the other hand, if there are two or more hits between the outage and the outage, the outage effect is not normally executed, and the normal symbol corresponding to the win is stopped and displayed. Will be executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, all the determination results of the winning symbol determination random values corresponding to winning 1 and winning 4 are out of order, and the symbols that are stopped and displayed corresponding to winning 1 are: The symbol that is a loss symbol, the symbol at the time T2 is stopped and displayed, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed in response to the winning 4 is a symbol that is a loss, and the symbol at a time T8 is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the determination result of the winning symbol determination random value corresponding to winning 2 and winning 3 between winning 1 and winning 4 is a win, and the symbol stopped and displayed corresponding to winning 2 is The winning symbol is stopped and displayed at time T4, and the symbol stopped corresponding to the winning 3 is the winning symbol. At time T6, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 27, there are two wins between winning 1 and winning 4. As described above, when there are two or more hits between the gap and the gap, usually the gap effect is stopped and the hit effect is executed separately. Then, after executing the normal deviation effect at times T1 to T2, the normal deviation effect is stopped, and in the variation display of the symbol corresponding to the winning 2, the winning effect is executed at the times T3 to T4, and further, the prize is won. In the symbol variation display corresponding to 3, the winning effect is executed at times T5 to T6. After that, in the variable display of the symbol corresponding to the winning prize 4, a normal deviation effect is executed at times T7 to T8. By doing in this way, when there are two or more hits in the middle, the effect according to the determination result of the random number value for determining the winning symbol is performed by executing the hit effect without executing the normal deviation effect. Ordinarily, it can be executed by a variation pattern of symbols.

  In addition, since the number of times that the extraordinary effect is continued can be determined according to the value of the variable c_max_nm_effect, it can be continuously executed regardless of the number of pending numbers (maximum 4). In other words, it is usually possible to continuously execute the deviation effect according to the number of times that the determination result of the winning symbol determination random number value is continuously lost. By doing so, it is possible to notify the player that the determination result of the random symbol value for determining the winning symbol is in a state of being continuously out of order, and the determination result of the random value for determining the winning symbol is In order to make a hit, the player can be motivated to continuously pass the game ball through the passage gate 54, so that the game ball can be continuously fired. As described above, the player can be informed that the determination result of the random number value for determining the winning symbol is continuously out of order, thereby increasing the exchange amount to the game ball in the game store. . On the other hand, for example, if the player is informed that the determination result of the winning symbol determination random value is a winning, the player is relieved, so the game ball is temporarily suspended. There is a high possibility of doing. Therefore, in the case of such a configuration, there is a possibility of reducing the exchange amount to the game ball in the game store.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the normal symbol stop process that is called and executed in the process of step S1206 of FIG. By executing this processing, it is possible to end the normal symbol variation display by the predetermined variation pattern for a predetermined time, and to stop display (derived display) with the symbol determined in the process of step S1306 in FIG.

  First, the normal symbol variation display is terminated, and the display is stopped (derived display) at the symbol determined in the process of step S1306 in FIG. 13 (step S3410). Next, it is determined whether or not the continuation of the extraordinary effect is ended (step S3412). This determination may be made based on whether or not the value of c_nm_effect is equal to or greater than c_max_nm_effect. If it is determined in step S3412 that the continuation of the deviation effect is not normally ended (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended.

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S3412 that the continuation of the deviation effect is normally ended (YES), the value of the flag F_nm_continue is initialized (step S3414), and the value of the variable c_nm_effect is initialized (step S3416). “02” is set to the value of the symbol control state flag (step S3418), and this subroutine is terminated. As described above, by initializing the value of the flag F_nm_continue, the execution of the off-stage effect can be ended.

<< Drawing display / stop display (derivation display), execution of decoration off effect >>
In the following, a variation display / stop display (derivation display) of a design for an effect executed under the control of the sub-control circuit 200, and a decoration off effect will be described. The effect symbol variation display / stop display is performed using the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value extracted by the processing in step S1505 of the above-described FIG. 15 (processing in the main control circuit 60). Determined. Also, the decoration loss effect starts with the start of the change display of the effect symbol, and ends with the stop display of the effect symbol. This off-decoration effect is determined by prefetching the jackpot determination random number. In this way, the jackpot determination random number is used for both the control of the design for the effect and the effect of the off-decoration. That is, both the effect design and the decorating effect are controlled when the game ball wins the start opening 25. In the following, a game that is performed by the change display and stop display of the effect symbol is referred to as an “effect symbol game”.

[Produce-holding ball table storage process for production]
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a sub-routine of the effect symbol reserved ball table storage process that is called and executed in the process of step S1806 of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is 4 or more (step S3510). The variable c_sub_reserve_max is a variable indicating the number of reserves based on the winning of a game ball (special reserve ball) at the start port 25. As described above, the effect design and the off-decoration effect are controlled in response to the game ball winning the start opening 25, and the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is also set to the game opening (special reserved ball) in the start opening 25. ) Is used (the number that is pending at that time).

  When it is determined in the above-described step S3510 determination processing that the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is 4 or more (YES), this subroutine is immediately ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S3510 that the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is less than 4 (NO), the jackpot determination disturbance transmitted from the main control circuit 60 by the process in step S1509 of FIG. 15 described above. The numerical value and the random number for determining the big hit symbol are stored in the processing storage area of the symbol holding ball table for effect (step S3512). This effect symbol holding ball table is a table formed in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 of the sub-control circuit 200. The jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value transmitted from the main control circuit 60 are obtained. This is a table for temporarily storing (holding) sequentially each time it is transmitted.

  As will be described later, a combination of one jackpot determination random number value and one jackpot symbol determination random number value is used for effect design hold when controlling variation display and stop display of the effect design It is read from the ball table (step S3712 shown in FIG. 37), and then the one jackpot determining random number value and one jackpot symbol determining random value are cleared from the effect symbol holding ball table (FIG. 37). Step S3714).

  The effect symbol reservation ball table can store up to four sets of one jackpot determination random number value and one jackpot symbol determination random value. As described above, a set of one jackpot determination random number value and one jackpot symbol determination random value is stored in the effect symbol holding ball table by the processing of step S3512, and step S3712 shown in FIG. One read jackpot determination random number value and one jackpot symbol determination random value are cleared from the effect symbol holding ball table. In this way, the effect symbol holding ball table temporarily stores the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value until they are read out for use in the control of the change display and stop display of the effect symbol. To store, ie hold. Temporary storage of the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value is referred to as “hold”.

  In this way, the game ball that triggered the “hold”, which is a temporary storage of the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value, that is, the game ball wins the start opening 25 for the jackpot determination The game balls targeted for extraction of the random value and the jackpot symbol determining random value are referred to as “holding balls” and “special holding balls”. Further, the work RAM 210 of the sub-control circuit 200 and the effect design reserved ball table formed in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 correspond to the “special reserved ball result storage unit”.

  As described above, in the effect symbol holding ball table, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value are temporarily stored, that is, “held”. Further, the effect symbol holding ball table can store (hold) up to four sets of one jackpot determination random number value and one jackpot symbol determination random value. Thus, the number of pairs of one jackpot determination random number value and one jackpot symbol determination random number value stored in the effect symbol holding ball table is referred to as the “holding number” at that time, and this holding number Is the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max described above. Further, by defining the “reserve number” and the variable c_sub_reserve_max in this way, the value of the “reserve number” and the variable c_sub_reserve_max can be determined by the game ball winning at the start opening 25, and the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol. It also means the number of game balls subject to extraction with the decision random value, that is, the number of “holding balls” and the number of “special holding balls”.

  Therefore, for example, when the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is 1, only one set of the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value is stored in the effect symbol reservation ball table, and the jackpot This means that the number of “holding spheres” targeted for extraction of the determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value is only one at that time. When the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is 2, there are two sets of jackpot determination random number values and jackpot symbol determination random number values stored in the effect symbol reservation ball table, and for the jackpot determination This means that the number of “holding spheres” targeted for extraction of the random number value and the jackpot symbol determining random number value is two at that time. Furthermore, when the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is 3, there are three sets of jackpot determination random number values and jackpot symbol determination random number values stored in the effect symbol reservation sphere table, and for the jackpot determination This means that the number of “holding spheres” targeted for extraction of the random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value is three at that time. Furthermore, when the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is 4, four sets of jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot determination random numbers are stored in the effect symbol reservation ball table, and the jackpot determination This means that the number of “holding spheres” targeted for extraction of the random number value for use and the random number value for determining the jackpot symbol is 4 at that time.

  As described above, since the random number value for determining the big hit is used for both the control for the design for the effect and the effect for the decoration out of effect, the big hit determination process in S1106 in FIG. The random value extraction processing in step S1505 described above corresponds to “lottery processing” and “special lottery processing”. The jackpot determination random number corresponds to “the result of the lottery process” or “the result of the special lottery process”.

  One example of the design symbol holding ball table is shown in FIGS. As described above, the effect symbol holding ball table is formed in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 of the sub-control circuit 200, but the data stored in the effect symbol holding ball table is step S1505 in FIG. The big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value extracted by the above process.

  Note that, for example, before the execution of step S3512 described above, it is assumed that the design symbol holding ball table shown in FIG. That is, the three jackpot lottery random numbers (the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value) are already stored in the effect symbol holding ball table, and the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is 3. It is in a state. Specifically, in the first storage area, “2154” is stored as the jackpot determination random number value, and “8” is stored as the jackpot symbol determination random value. In the second storage area, “31182” is stored as a jackpot determination random number value, and “2” is stored as a jackpot symbol determination random value. Furthermore, in the third storage area, “7269” is stored as the jackpot determination random number value, and “6” is stored as the jackpot symbol determination random value.

  After such a state, the process of step S3512 described above is newly executed, and as shown in FIG. 38 (b), the jackpot determination random number value and jackpot symbol extracted in the fourth storage area. The determination random number value is newly stored. That is, “15092” is stored as the jackpot determination random number value, and “7” is newly stored as the jackpot symbol determination random value.

  After executing the processing in step S3512 described above, 1 is stored in the storage area indicating the prefetch flag (step S3514). As shown at the right end of the table of effect symbol holding ball tables shown in FIGS. 38A to 38C, the effect symbol holding ball table also has a storage area “FLG”. This FLG is a storage area for storing the value of the prefetch flag. In addition to the process for determining the winning or losing effect of the effect symbol game, a process of pre-reading the jackpot determination random number value stored in the effect symbol holding ball table in order to execute the decoration losing effect described later. To do. This prefetch flag reads the jackpot determination random number value in advance before reading the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value by the processing of step S3712 shown in FIG. This is a flag indicating whether or not (prefetched). As for the value of the prefetch flag, the value of the prefetch flag is 1 when the big hit determination random value has not been prefetched, and the value of the prefetch flag is 0 when the big hit determination random value has already been prefetched.

  After executing the process of step S3514, the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is increased by 1 (step S3516). As described above, since the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value are newly stored in the storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table by the process of step S3512, the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is changed. Because it is necessary to do.

[Direction start processing]
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of effect start processing that is called and executed in the processing of step S1804 of FIG.

  First, data for the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 60 is set (step S3610). In the process of step S3610, the sub CPU 206 stores data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command in the work RAM 210. Data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the display control circuit 250 by the process of step S1704. By doing in this way, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the effect design is variably displayed according to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command.

  Next, a subroutine for effect design reserved ball table processing shown in FIG. 37 described later is called and executed (step S3612). In this effect symbol reserved ball table process, in this effect symbol reserved ball table process, the random number value for determining the big hit that is stored first in the effect symbol reserved ball table is read, and the effect symbol reserved ball table is Perform the update process. This effect symbol reservation ball table process will be described in detail later.

  Next, a jackpot determination process is executed (step S3614). In the process of step S3614, a table (not shown) similar to the jackpot lottery table (special symbol table) shown in FIG. 7 using the jackpot determination random number value read from the effect symbol holding ball table in the process of step S3612. Refer to This subroutine is executed by the sub-control circuit 200, and a table similar to the big hit lottery table (special symbol table) shown in FIG. 7 is stored in advance in the program ROM 208 described above. In this way, by using the jackpot determination random number value and referring to a table similar to the jackpot lottery table, it is possible to determine whether or not the jackpot is advantageous to the player or not.

  Further, based on the determination result of the process in step S3614 described above, an effect design is determined (step S3616). The effect symbol determined by the process of step S3616 is a symbol for stop display (derived display) after the effect symbol is variably displayed (hereinafter referred to as stop display symbol).

  In the process of step S3616, when the determination result of the process of step S3614 is a big hit, the effect big hit symbol indicating the big hit is used as the above-described stop display symbol, and when the determination result is out of order, the effect for indicating an outage You may determine that a loss symbol is the symbol for a stop display mentioned above. By determining in this way, the result of the special lottery process (the random value extraction process in step S1505 in FIG. 15 and the jackpot determination process in step S1106 in FIG. 11) performed in the main control circuit 60 is directly sent to the player. Can be notified.

  On the other hand, based on the determination result of the process in step S3614, a further stop display symbol determination lottery process is executed, and the result of the stop display symbol determination lottery process indicates a big hit symbol for performance ( For example, a numerical value such as “7”, a symbol, or a pattern) is used as a stop display symbol, or an off-appearance symbol that indicates a loss (eg, a numerical value, symbol, or symbol other than “7”, “3”, “5”). It may be determined whether or not to be a stop display symbol. Specifically, when the determination result of the process of step S3614 is a big hit, the first lottery table is selected and the stop display symbol determination lottery process is executed. The first lottery table is configured so that the effect jackpot symbol can be more easily selected than the effect off symbol. On the other hand, when the determination result of the process of step S3614 is out of place, a second lottery table different from the first lottery table is selected, and the stop display symbol determination lottery process is executed. The second lottery table is configured such that the off-design for the effect is more easily selected than the big-hit design for the effect.

  By executing the stop display symbol determination lottery process in this way, even if the result of the special lottery process is a big hit, the off-design for the effect can be determined as the stop display symbol, and the result of the special lottery process is Even if they are off, the effect jackpot symbol can be defined as the stop display symbol. By doing in this way, the case where both the case where the symbol for stop display which shows the result of special lottery processing is displayed, and the case where the symbol for stop display which shows the result of special lottery processing is not displayed are constituted. The player can visually draw the stop display design, imagine the result of the special lottery process, and be interested in the game so that the player can continue to play the game. Can do.

  After executing the processing of step S3616 described above, a decorating effect subroutine shown in FIG. 39 to be described later is called and executed (step S3618). As will be described later, the decoration off effect is continuously executed when the determination result of the special lottery process is continuously off. The off-decoration effect is, for example, that a character image, a background image, or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 together with a change display or stop display of the effect design.

  Further, after executing the process of step S3618, a process of setting the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern set by the process of step S3610 described above to the waiting time timer is performed (step S3620). By this processing, a value indicating the variation time of the effect symbol by the variation pattern determined by the processing of step S3620 is stored in the waiting time timer, the timer is started (step S3622), and this subroutine is terminated.

  Through the processing in steps S3620 and 3622, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a variation of the effect symbol in accordance with the variation time set in the waiting time timer, and after a predetermined time has elapsed (after the waiting time timer has expired). ), The effect jackpot symbol or the off-design symbol determined by the process of step S3616 is stopped (displayed) for stop display.

[Produce reserved ball table processing for production]
FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a sub-routine for effect symbol reservation ball table processing that is called and executed in step S3612 of FIG. 36 described above. By this subroutine, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value stored in the effect symbol holding ball table as shown in FIG. 38 are read, and the contents of the effect symbol holding ball table are updated. The

  First, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is greater than 0 (step S3710). As described above, the variable c_sub_reserve_max is a variable indicating the number of reserves based on winning of game balls (special reserve balls) to the start opening 25.

  When it is determined in the determination process of step S3710 that the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is 0 or less (NO), that is, when it is determined that the number of holdings is 0, specifically, in the design symbol holding ball table, When it is determined that the set of the jackpot determining random number value and the jackpot symbol determining random number value is not stored, this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S3710 that the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is 0 or more (YES), that is, when it is determined that the number of reservations is not 0, specifically, in the design symbol reservation ball table. When it is determined that at least one set of the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value is stored, the jackpot determination stored in the first storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table The random number value for use and the random number value for determining the jackpot symbol are read (step S3712). For example, in the example of the effect symbol holding ball table shown in FIG. 38, the big hit determination random number value “2154” and the big hit symbol determination random number value “8” having “No.” “1” are read.

  The jackpot determination random number value read out by the processing in step S3712 described above is used for determination in the processing in step S3614 of FIG. Further, the jackpot symbol determining random number value is used for determining symbols in the process of step S3616 of FIG.

  Next, the first storage area of the effect symbol reservation ball table is cleared, and the big hit determination random number value, the big hit symbol determination random value, and the value of the prefetch flag are deleted (step S3714). Next, the contents of the second and subsequent storage areas of the effect symbol holding ball table should be shifted one by one to store the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random value, and the value of the prefetch flag. The storage area is changed to the previous one (step S3716).

  Specifically, if the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value are stored in the second storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table, the second symbol of the effect symbol holding ball table is stored. The jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, and the value of the prefetch flag stored in the storage area are moved to the first storage area. Further, if the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are stored in the third storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table, the third storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table is stored. The stored jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, and the value of the prefetch flag are moved to the second storage area.

  Similarly, if the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value are stored in the fourth storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table, the fourth storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table The jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, and the value of the prefetch flag stored in are moved to the third storage area. The jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value stored in the fourth storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table and the value of the look-ahead flag are moved to the third storage area. Sometimes, the fourth storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table is cleared.

  For example, in the example of the effect symbol reserved ball table shown in FIG. 38, the effect symbol reserved ball table shown in FIG. 38 (b) is in a state before executing the processing of steps S3712 to S3716. To do. That is, in the first storage area of the design symbol holding ball table, a jackpot determination random number value “2154”, a jackpot symbol determination random number value “8”, and a prefetch flag value “1” are stored. In the second storage area of the design symbol holding ball table, the jackpot determination random number value “31182”, the jackpot symbol determination random number value “2”, and the prefetch flag value “1” are stored. In the third storage area of the symbol holding ball table, the jackpot determination random number value “7269”, the jackpot symbol determination random number value “6”, and the value “1” of the prefetch flag are stored. In the fourth storage area of the ball table, a jackpot determination random number value “15092”, a jackpot symbol determination random number value “7”, and a prefetch flag value “1” are stored.

  When the stage symbol holding ball table for production is in the state shown in FIG. 38 (b), the first storage area of the stage symbol holding ball table for production is executed by executing the processing of steps S3712 to S3716 described above. In addition to being cleared, the contents of the second and subsequent storage areas of the effect symbol reservation ball table are shifted one by one to the previous storage area. That is, as shown in FIG. 38 (c), in the first storage area of the design symbol holding ball table, the jackpot determination random number value “31182”, the jackpot symbol determination random number value “2”, and the look-ahead flag The value “1” is moved and stored, and the big hit determination random number value “7269”, the big hit symbol determination random number value “6”, and the look-ahead flag are stored in the second storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table. Value “1” is moved and stored, and the third storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table stores the big hit determination random number value “15092”, the big hit symbol determination random number value “7”, and the look-ahead The flag value “1” is moved and stored. Furthermore, in the fourth storage area of the effect symbol reservation ball table, the big hit determination random number value, the big hit symbol determination random number value, and the value of the prefetch flag are cleared.

  In this way, by executing the processing of step S3716, not only the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random value are shifted, but also the value of the prefetch flag is shifted. Alternatively, the information indicating whether it is not yet executed is shifted and stored in the effect symbol holding ball table, and the control of the off-decoration effect is also accurately performed separately from the control of the change display and stop display of the effect symbol. Can be processed.

  Next, the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is decreased by 1 (step S3718). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max has become 0, that is, whether or not the number of reservations has become 0 (step S3720). When it is determined that the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max has become 0 (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is not 0 (YES), that is, at least one set of the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value is stored in the effect symbol holding ball table When it is determined that the value has been set, the value of the flag F_sub_continue is set to 0 (step S3722), the value of the variable c_sub_effect is set to 0 (step S3724), and this subroutine is terminated.

  The flag F_sub_continue is a flag indicating whether or not the decoration deviation effect described later is continuously executed. When the value of the flag F_sub_continue is 1, it indicates that the decoration deviation effect is continuously executed. When the value of the flag F_sub_continue is 0, it indicates that the decoration off effect is not executed. The variable c_sub_effect indicates the number of times that the decoration off effect is continuously executed. The flag F_sub_continue and the variable c_sub_effect will be described in detail later.

  As described above, when the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max becomes 0, that is, when the number of reserves becomes 0, specifically, a random number for jackpot determination and a random bonus for determining the jackpot symbol are displayed in the effect symbol reserve ball table. When one set of numerical values is not stored, the value of the flag F_sub_continue is set to 0 and the value of the variable c_sub_effect is set to 0, so that the decoration off effect that has been continuously executed is ended.

  By processing in this way, once the reserved number is made zero, the continuation of the decorating effect can be stopped. That is, by preventing the player from temporarily winning the game ball at the start opening 25, the continuation of the off-decoration effect can be stopped. Accordingly, when the player wants to stop the continuation of the off-decoration effect, the intention of the player can be reflected by not intentionally winning the game ball at the start opening 25.

  Further, in the determination process of step S3720 described above, it is determined only whether or not the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is 0. However, it is preferable to determine whether or not the player is firing a game ball. For example, a sensor that detects whether or not the player has rotated the launch handle 26 to a certain angle, or that generates a detection signal every time the game ball passes, is provided in the passage path of the game ball such as the guide rail 30. By detecting that the game ball is actually fired, it can be determined whether or not the player is firing the game ball. It should be noted that information on whether or not these players are firing game balls, for example, information on whether or not the player has rotated the firing handle 26 to a certain angle, and game balls are actually launched. 9 is transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200 as a command for the process in step S925 of FIG. 9, so that the sub-control circuit 200 can acquire such information.

  In this way, if the player has not fired a game ball and the number of reserves becomes zero, the player has an intention to actively stop the continuation of the off-decoration effect. Assuming that the value of the variable c_sub_reserve_max is set to 0, the decoration off effect that has been continuously executed can be ended, and the player's intention can be reflected.

  On the other hand, if the player has fired a game ball and the number of reserves becomes zero, the game ball is awarded to the start opening 25 even though there is no intention to end the decorating effect. As a result, the number of reservations becomes zero. In such a case, it can be assumed that the player did not have the intention to end the off-decoration effect, that is, the player had the intention to continue the off-decoration effect, so the flag F_sub_continue By not setting the value of 0 to 0 and not initializing the value of the variable c_sub_effect, it is possible to maintain a state in which the decoration off effect is continuously executed. Even in such a case, the player's intention can be accurately reflected.

As described above, since it is also determined whether or not the player is firing a game ball, it is possible to enjoy a technique for advancing the game, that is, a game that can be enjoyed regardless of whether it is good or bad. Machine can be provided. That is, even if the player is firing a game ball, if the game ball cannot be won at the start opening 25, it is due to a lack of technology and the player is considered a beginner. . In such a case, it is possible to maintain a state in which the decoration off effect is continuously executed without initializing values such as the variable F_sub_continue.

[Decoration effect processing]
FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a sub-routine for decorating effect processing that is called and executed in the process of step S3616 of FIG. By executing this subroutine, when the result of determination using the jackpot determination random number value is continuously disengaged by the retaining ball (special retaining ball), the decoration disengagement effect is continuously performed. .

  First, it is determined whether or not the value of the flag F_sub_continue is 1 (step S3910). This flag F_sub_continue is a flag indicating whether or not the decoration off effect is being continuously executed by this subroutine. When the value of the flag F_sub_continue is 1, it indicates that the decoration off effect is being executed continuously, and when the value of the flag F_sub_continue is 0, it indicates that the decoration off effect is not being executed. .

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S3910 that the value of the flag F_sub_continue is not 1 (NO), it is determined whether or not there is a prefetch flag value of 1 with reference to the effect symbol holding ball table. That is, at that time, it is determined whether there is a jackpot determination random value that has not been prefetched yet (step S3912). When it is determined that there is no prefetch flag value of 1 (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process in step S3912 that there is a prefetch flag value of 1 (NO), all of the jackpot determination random numbers for which the prefetch flag value is 1 are used. Is read (step S3914), and the values of the prefetch flags corresponding to all the read jackpot determination random numbers are set to “0” (step S3916). That is, at that time, all of the jackpot determination random number values that have not been prefetched yet are read from the effect symbol holding ball table, and “0” is stored in the storage area of “FLG” corresponding to all of the read jackpot determination random number values. "Is written. By doing in this way, it is possible to set the prefetch flag corresponding to all the read jackpot determination random values to the “prefetched” state.

  For example, in the case of the example design symbol holding ball table shown in FIG. 40A, in the state shown in FIG. 40A, the value of the prefetch flag is set to 1 by the process of step S3914 described above. When all of the jackpot determination random number values that have been read out are stored, “FLG” corresponding to all of the read out jackpot determination random number values is stored by the process of step S3916, as shown in FIG. Write “0” in the area.

  When a game ball is newly won at the start opening 25 after the effect symbol holding ball table is in the state shown in FIG. 40B, steps S1503 to S1507 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 15 are executed. After the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value are extracted (step S1505), the big hit determination randomness is performed through the processing in step S1509 in FIG. 15 and the processing in step S1902 in FIG. The numerical value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200, and the jackpot determination random number value is determined by the process in step S1806 in FIG. 18 (step S3512 in the subroutine in FIG. 35). The jackpot symbol determining random number value is stored in the effect symbol holding ball table.

  Furthermore, the value of the prefetch flag corresponding to the above-described jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value is set to 0 (step S3514). By executing these processes, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), “5092” is stored as a random number value for jackpot determination in the fourth storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table. At the same time, “5” is stored as the jackpot symbol determination random value. Furthermore, “1” is stored in the storage area of “FLG” (prefetch flag) corresponding to these.

  In this way, a storage area for “FLG” (prefetch flag) in the effect symbol holding ball table is provided, and the prefetch processing has already been performed by changing the prefetch flag value or newly storing it. The symbol determination random number value can be distinguished from the jackpot symbol determination random value for which the prefetching processing has not yet been performed, and the prefetching processing can be executed accurately.

  Further, after the effect symbol holding ball table is in the state shown in FIG. 40B, the subroutine of FIG. 37 is called and executed in the process of step S3612 of FIG. 36 to start the effect symbol game. When the game is performed, the processing of steps S3712 and S3716 in FIG. 37 reads the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value in the first storage area of the symbol holding ball table for rendering, and then the rendering. The first storage area of the design symbol holding ball table is cleared, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value of the second and subsequent storage areas of the effect symbol reservation ball table, and the value of the prefetch flag, One by one is moved to the previous storage area and stored.

  For example, by executing the processing of steps S3712 and S3714 in FIG. 37, as shown in FIG. 40 (d), the jackpot determination random number “2154” and the jackpot in the first storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table After the symbol determining random value “8” and the value “0” of “FLG” (prefetch flag) are read, the first storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table is cleared. Further, by executing the processing of step S3716 in FIG. 37, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), the big hit determination random number value “31182” and the big hit are stored in the first storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table. The symbol determination random number value “2” and the prefetch flag value “0” are moved and stored, and the jackpot determination random number value “7269” and the second storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table are stored. The jackpot symbol determination random number value “6” and the prefetch flag value “0” are moved and stored, and the jackpot determination random number value “5092” is stored in the third storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table. And the jackpot symbol determining random number value “5” and the prefetch flag value “1” are moved and stored. Furthermore, in the fourth storage area of the effect symbol reservation ball table, the big hit determination random number value, the big hit symbol determination random number value, and the value of the prefetch flag are cleared.

  After executing the processing in step S3916 described above, all of the jackpot determination random numbers read in the processing in step S3914 are determined (step S3918). Note that, as will be described later, this determination is for determining whether or not to perform the off-decoration effect, so that it can be determined that the determination result corresponding to the read jackpot determination random value is out of range. There is no need to determine that the determination result is a big hit. In addition, the number of consecutive deviations as a result of the determination process in step S3918 is also counted. This number of consecutive deviations is the number used in step S3926 described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result of step S3918 is continuously out of step (step S3920). For example, the determination result of the jackpot determination random number values stored in the first and second storage areas of the effect symbol holding ball table is not the same. In some cases, there are cases where the determination results of the random numbers for determining the big hits in the second and third storage areas of the design symbol holding ball table are both out of place. In any case, it means that the determination results of the jackpot determination random number values stored in the storage area continuous in at least two or more of the effect symbol reservation ball table are all out of place. Therefore, the determination result of the random number value for jackpot determination stored in the first storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table is out of order, and the jackpot stored in the second storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table If the determination result of the random number value for determination is a big hit and the determination result of the random number value for big hit determination stored in the third storage area of the effect symbol holding ball table is out of order, it will be out of success. It is determined that it is not.

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S3920 that the determination results are not continuously shifted (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination results are continuously out of place (YES), the random number value for decorating effect is extracted from the value of the random number counter for decorating effect (step S3922). Note that this decorating effect random number counter is also a counter whose value is updated each time the process of step S921 in FIG. 9 described above is executed. This random number for decorating effect is for determining whether or not to execute the decorating effect. If the random number for decorating effect is included in the first range, the decorating effect is executed. Then, when it is included in the second range different from the first range, it is determined that the decoration off effect is not executed.

  In this way, by determining whether or not to execute the decoration off effect with the value of the decoration off effect random number, even if the determination result is continuously off, the decoration off effect is immediately displayed. Since it is not executed and not all of the determination results are notified to the player, the progress of the game can be questioned or surprised, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Next, it is determined whether or not to perform a decoration off effect (step S3924). As described above, when the random number for the off-decoration effect is included in the first range, the off-decoration effect is executed. On the other hand, when the random number for decorating effect is included in the second range different from the first range, it is determined that the decorating effect is not executed. If it is determined in the determination processing in step S3924 that the decoration off effect is not to be executed (NO), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process of step S3924 that the decoration deviation effect is to be executed (YES), the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect is set to “the number of times of continuous deviation” (step S3926). The variable c_max_sub_effect is a variable that determines the maximum number of times that the decoration off effect should be continuously executed. This “number of consecutive deviations” is the number of times counted by the process of step S3918 described above. By executing the processing of this step S3926, the result of determining all of the jackpot determination random values is to set the “number of consecutive failures” to the number of times that the decoration deviation effect should be continuously executed. it can.

  After executing the process of step S3926, the decoration off effect is selected according to the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect (step S3928). For example, if the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect is 2, in order to continuously execute the decoration off effect only twice, the one consisting of two decoration off effects is selected.

  After executing the process of step S3928, the value of the variable c_sub_effect is initialized, for example, set to 1 (step S3930), and the decoration displacement effect data corresponding to the value of the variable c_sub_effect is read (step S3932), and this subroutine is finished. To do. The variable c_sub_effect described above is a counter indicating the number of times that the decoration off effect is continuously performed. Note that the decoration deviation effect data used in the process of step S3932 described above will be described later.

  Further, when it is determined in the determination processing in step S3910 described above that the value of the flag F_sub_continue is 1 (YES), that is, when the decoration off effect has already been executed, the value of the variable c_sub_effect is set to 1. (Step S3934), the decoration displacement effect data corresponding to the value of the variable c_sub_effect is read (step S3936).

  Specifically, the process of step S2232 or S3936 described above is a process of selecting the decoration disapproval effect data as shown in FIG. 41 according to the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect (the maximum number of continuous times shown in FIG. 41). FIG. 41 is a table showing a decor deviation effect data table in which the decor deviation effect data used when executing the decor deviation effect is stored according to the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect.

  41. By reading out the decoration deviation effect data according to the value of the variable c_sub_effect from the decoration deviation effect data table shown in FIG. 41, the decoration deviation effects in the liquid crystal display device 32, the speakers 46R and 46L, and the decoration lamps 133a and 133b. Can be executed continuously. When each of the special off-stage effects data shown in FIG. 41 is expressed as “outlier effect data m (n)”, m corresponds to the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect, and n corresponds to the value of the variable c_sub_effect.

  In addition, each of the “offset effect data m (n)” for continuously executing the decoration off effect is data for an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L. Data for the pattern for turning on, blinking, and turning off the decoration lamps 133a and 133b. The image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is preferably composed of a character image or a background image displayed together with the effect image. Furthermore, the data for voices emitted from the speakers 46R and 46L is preferably data for emitting music or sound effects in accordance with such character movements and background changes. Further, the data for the pattern for turning on, blinking, and extinguishing the decoration lamps 133a and 133b is preferably data for a pattern that matches the movement of the character and the background, music, sound effects, and the like. By doing in this way, using the liquid crystal display device 32, the speakers 46R and 46L, and the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, the decoration deviation effect that is continuously executed over a plurality of times can be performed continuously, , Can be narrative. With this configuration, it is possible to accurately and constantly notify the player that the jackpot determination random number value extracted by the main control circuit 60 is continuously lost. The player can be motivated to fire a game ball until a random value hits a big hit, and the game ball can be fired continuously. The amount can be increased or maintained.

  For example, when the “number of consecutive deviations” is 2, the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect is set to 2 by the process of step S3926 described above. Therefore, in this case, since m = 2 and n = 1, 2, the storage area in which the maximum number of continuations of the decoration deviation effect data table shown in FIG. 41 is 2 (“No” is “1”). The off-stage effect data 2 (1) and the off-line effect data 2 (2) stored in are used. Specifically, since the value of the variable c_sub_effect is 1 when executing the first decoration off effect (step S3930 in FIG. 39), the off effect data 2 (1) is read (step in FIG. 39). S3932), the decoration off effect is executed in the liquid crystal display device 32, the speakers 46R and 46L, and the decoration lamps 133a and 133b. Next, when executing the second decoration off effect, the value of the variable c_sub_effect is 2 (step S3934 in FIG. 39), so that the off effect data 2 (2) is read out (step S3936 in FIG. 39). In the liquid crystal display device 32, the speakers 46R and 46L, and the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, the decoration off effect is executed.

  Similarly, when the “number of consecutive deviations” is 11, the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect is set to 11 by the process of step S3926 described above. Therefore, in this case, since m = 1 and n = 1 to 11, the storage area in which the maximum number of continuations of the decoration deviation effect data table shown in FIG. 41 is 11 (“No” is “10”). The off-stage effect data 11 (1) to the off-line effect data 11 (11) stored in are used. Specifically, since the value of the variable c_sub_effect is 1 when executing the first decoration off effect (step S3930 in FIG. 39), the off effect data 11 (1) is read (step S3932 in FIG. 39). ) When the second decoration off effect is executed, the value of the variable c_sub_effect is 2 (step S3934 in FIG. 39), so that is read out from the off effect data 11 (2) (step S3936 in FIG. 39). ) In the liquid crystal display device 32, the speakers 46R and 46L, and the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, the decoration off effect is executed.

  Thereafter, the value of the variable c_sub_effect is sequentially increased by 1 by the process of step S3934 in FIG. 39, and the data of the effect data 11 (3) to the effect data 11 (11) is sequentially added by the process of step S3936 in FIG. After being read, the decoration off effect is executed in the liquid crystal display device 32, the speakers 46R and 46L, and the decoration lamps 133a and 133b. In this way, the off-decoration effect is continuously executed 11 times.

  By performing the processing of steps S3912 to S3936 described above, the start and stop display (derivative display) of the variation display of the different symbols for the effect and the decoration off effect are executed at the timing as shown in the time chart of FIG. Can do. In FIG. 25 to FIG. 27, the above-described effect design is shown together with a special design and a normal design, and the decoration off effect is shown together with a special out production and a normal out production. In addition, as described above, even if the result of the determination of the jackpot determination random value is a jackpot, the effect jackpot symbol may not be determined as the stop display symbol, and the determination result of the jackpot determination random value may be Even if it is out of place, there may be cases where the off-design for display is not determined as the stop display design, but in the examples shown in FIGS. When the jackpot is a big hit, the effect big hit symbol is determined as the stop display symbol, and when the result of the determination of the random number for determining the big hit is out of order, the production loss symbol is determined as the stop display symbol. To do.

  First, as shown in the time chart at the top of the time chart of FIG. 25, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 (step S1503 of FIG. 15), the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random value Is extracted (step S1505 in FIG. 15), and the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value are converted into the main control circuit through the processing in step S1509 in FIG. 15 and the processing in step S1902 in FIG. 60 is sent to the sub-control circuit 200, and the jackpot determining random number value and the jackpot symbol determining random number value are converted into the effect symbol holding ball table by the process of step S1806 of FIG. 18 (step S3512 of the subroutine of FIG. 35). Is remembered.

  In the time chart shown in FIG. 25, when four game balls win the start opening 25 continuously, four sets of jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol determination random numbers are extracted, Assume that it is stored in the symbol holding ball table. Hereinafter, as shown in FIG. 25, the four winnings are referred to as winning 1, winning 2, winning 3, and winning 4. In addition, it is assumed that the determination results based on the winning 1, winning 2, winning 3, and winning 4 are all out of place.

  Based on the winning 1, the display of the effect design starts at time T <b> 1 (step S <b> 1003 in FIG. 10) and stops at time T <b> 2 (step S <b> 1006 in FIG. 10). Thereafter, based on the winning 2, the display of the effect design is started at time T3 (step S1003 in FIG. 10), and the display is changed at time T4 (step S1006 in FIG. 10). After that, based on the winning 3, the effect symbols start to be displayed at time T5 (step S1003 in FIG. 10), and the display at time T6 is stopped (step S1006 in FIG. 10). Next, based on the winning 4, the display of the effect design starts at time T <b> 7 (step S <b> 1003 in FIG. 10) and stops at time T <b> 8 (step S <b> 1006 in FIG. 10).

  On the other hand, at time T0, the four jackpot symbol determination random numbers extracted based on winning 1, winning 2, winning 3, and winning 4 are prefetched (step S3914 in FIG. 39), and these four All of the determination results of the jackpot symbol determination random number value are out of place (continuous out of 4 times), and thereby, it is determined at time T0 that the decoration out effect is performed 4 times (in FIG. 39). Steps S3920 to S3928). In this case, the misplacement effect data 4 (1) to the misplacement effect data 4 stored in the storage area where the maximum number of continuations of the decorating effect data table shown in FIG. 41 is 4 (“No” is “3”). (4) is read out.

  As a result, the off-stage effect data 4 (1) is read at time T1 (steps S3930 to S3932 in FIG. 39), whereby the first decoration off-effect is started and ends at time T2. Next, at time T3, the off-stage effect data 4 (2) is read out (steps S3934 to S3936 in FIG. 39), whereby the second decoration off-end effect is started and ends at time T4. Thereafter, the off-stage effect data 4 (3) is read out at time T5 (steps S3934 to S3936 in FIG. 39), whereby the third decoration off-end effect is started and ends at time T6. Finally, the off-stage effect data 4 (4) is read out at time T7 (steps S3934 to S3936 in FIG. 39), whereby the fourth decoration off-end effect is started and ends at time T8.

  In addition, at time T1, the change display of the design for the effect based on the winning 1 is started, and the first decoration off effect is started. At time T <b> 2, the variation display of the effect symbols based on the winning 1 is stopped and the first decoration off effect is ended. In addition, at time T3, while the variation display of the effect symbols based on the winning 2 is started, the second decoration off effect is started. At time T4, the change display of the design for the effect based on the winning 2 is stopped, and the second decoration off effect is finished. Further, at time T5, the display of the effect symbols based on the winning 3 is started, and the third decoration off effect is started. At time T6, the change display of the design for the effect based on the winning 3 is stopped and the third decoration off effect is finished. Furthermore, at time T7, the display of the effect symbols based on the winning prize 4 is started, and the fourth decoration off effect is started. At time T8, the variation display of the effect symbols based on the winning prize 4 is stopped, and the fourth decoration off effect ends.

  As described above, the timing of the change in the effect design and the timing of the off-decoration effect coincide with each other. As described above, since the timing of the change of the design for the effect and the timing of the off-decoration effect are executed so as to coincide with each other, the off-decoration effect is not executed continuously in time but temporarily interrupted. Since time exists, the performance may be intermittently performed. Depending on the timing of the variation display of the effect design, the next variation display may be started immediately after the variation display is stopped. It will be executed continuously.

  After executing the processing of step S3936 of FIG. 39 described above, the effect designating reserved ball table is searched, the storage area of “FLG” is read (step S3938), and the jackpot determination random number value that has not been prefetched yet exists. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S3940).

  When it is determined in the determination process of step S3940 that there is no prefetched jackpot determination random number value (NO), that is, the jackpot determination random number value currently stored in the design symbol holding ball table is: When it is determined that all the prefetching has been performed, this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination processing in step S3940 that there is a jackpot determination random number value that has not been prefetched (YES), the total number of “big hit determination random number values that have not been prefetched” is counted (step S3942). ). Next, all of the “big hit determination random numbers not pre-read” are read from the effect symbol holding sphere table (step S 3944), and all the jackpot determination random numbers read from the effect symbol holding sphere table are determined ( Step S3946).

  Next, it is determined whether or not at least one deviation exists in the result of the determination process in step S3946 described above (step S3948). As a result of the determination processing in step S3948, when it is determined that there is no deviation (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended.

  On the other hand, as a result of the determination processing in step S3948, when it is determined that there is at least one outage (YES), it is determined whether there are two or more consecutive big hits (step S3950). If it is determined in the determination process in step S3950 that there are two or more consecutive big hits (YES), this subroutine is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process in step S3950 that there are not two or more big hits in succession (YES), that is, when it is determined that only one big win exists, the “look ahead” counted in the process in step S3942 The total number of “random hit determination random values” is added to the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect to update the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect (step S3952). Next, in accordance with the updated value of the variable c_max_sub_effect, the wrong effect data is selected again (step S3954), and this subroutine is terminated.

  For example, when the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect before the update is 4, the outlier effect data 4 (1) to the outlier effect data 4 (4) are used, but the variable c_max_sub_effect is processed by the processing in steps S3948 and S3950. If the total number of the jackpot determination random numbers not prefetched is 7 by the process of step S3942, the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect is 11 (= 4 + 7) by the process of step S3952. ) Is updated. In this case, the off-stage effect data 11 (1) to off-line effect data 11 (11) are selected again by the process of step S3954, and the decoration off-line effect is executed based on the off-line effect data.

  Note that the lost effect data to be used may be used according to the value of the variable c_sub_effect. For example, in the above-described example, when the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect before the update is 4, the outlier effect data 4 (1) to the outlier effect data 4 (4) are used. In this case, when the value of the variable c_sub_effect starts from 1 and sequentially increases to 3, the off effect data 4 (1) to the off effect data 4 (3) are read out sequentially, and the decoration off effect is executed. Is done. Thereafter, when the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect is updated to 11, as described above, the offending effect data 11 (1) to the offending effect data 11 (11) are selected again. However, at this time, the value of the variable c_sub_effect has already increased to 3 and after the off-stage effect data 4 (3) has been used, the next time the off-decoration effect is executed, the value of the variable c_sub_effect 4, then, the off-stage effect data 11 (4) to the off-line effect data 11 (11) are sequentially read out and the off-decoration effect is executed. By doing in this way, the off-decoration effect is the off-effect production data 4 (1) → the off-effect production data 4 (2) → the off-effect production data 4 (3) → the off-effect production data 11 (4) →. Data 11 (11) is read and executed in the order. It is possible to perform a decorating effect that matches the updated value of the variable c_max_sub_effect and the value of the variable c_sub_effect that has been increased until the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect is updated, and without changing the value of the variable c_sub_effect. Since the process can be advanced, the process for the off-decoration effect can be simplified.

  As a result of the determination of the jackpot determination random number value, if there is one jackpot between the loss and the outage, it is determined that the determination is executed based on the past determination result of the jackpot determination random value. By accumulating a new result of the determination of the jackpot determination random number value in the ornamental deviation effect, the jackpot symbol which is the effect symbol after being displayed variably based on one big hit between the deviation and the deviation Even when the (produce jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed, the off-decoration effect can be continuously executed. In other words, even if the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot (the jackpot symbol for performance) is displayed as a symbol for rendering until the stop display is displayed after the variable display is started, the decoration off effect is continuously executed. It will be.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26, all of the determination results of the jackpot symbol determination random values corresponding to the winning 1, the winning 2, and the winning 4 are out of order, and are stopped and displayed corresponding to the winning 1. The symbol is an out-of-order symbol (the off-design symbol for performance). At time T2, the off- symbol symbol (the out-of-design symbol for performance) is stopped and displayed, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed in response to the winning 2 is the out-of-sequence symbol (out-of-design symbol for performance). At time T4, the off symbol (production off symbol) is stopped and displayed, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed corresponding to winning 4 is a off symbol (production off symbol), and at time T8, off. The symbol (the off-design symbol for production) is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination random value corresponding to the winning 3 between the winning 2 and the winning 4 is a big hit, and the symbol stopped and displayed corresponding to the winning 3 is the jackpot symbol ( A jackpot symbol for performance) is displayed at time T6.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 26, there is one big hit between winning 2 and winning 4. In this case, as described above, the decoration determined to be executed based on the past result of the determination of the random number for jackpot determination is a shift effect even when there is one jackpot between the shift and the shift. Since the new result of the determination of the jackpot determination random value is accumulated, the decoration disapproval effect (third time) is also executed between the times T5 and T6 when the symbol corresponding to the winning prize 3 is displayed. The By doing in this way, even if there is one big hit on the way, the decoration off effect can be continuously executed, so that the decoration off effect can be continued smoothly. In addition, despite the fact that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is possible to make the player feel uncomfortable or questionable by continuously performing the off-decoration effect, which may attract the player. Can be increased.

  In the above-described example, the case where there is one big hit between the outage and the outage is shown, but there may be two or more big hits between the outage and the outage. In particular, when the variation time or the time for executing the big hit effect is short at the time of the big hit, the smoothness of the off-decoration effect can be maintained.

  On the other hand, if there are two or more jackpots between the off-line and the off-line, the off-decoration effect is not continuously executed, and if the effect design corresponding to the big hit is stopped and displayed, The production will be executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, all of the determination results of the jackpot symbol determination random values corresponding to winning 1 and winning 4 are out of order, and the symbols that are stopped and displayed corresponding to winning 1 are: The symbol that is out-of-game (the off-design for production), the symbol at the time T2 is stopped and the symbol that is off for production is stopped. At time T8, the off symbol (the off symbol for performance) is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the determination result of the random number for determining the big hit symbol corresponding to the winning 2 and the winning 3 between the winning 1 and the winning 4 is the big hit, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed corresponding to the winning 2 is , The jackpot symbol (progressive jackpot symbol), and at time T4, the jackpot symbol (progressive jackpot symbol) is stopped and displayed, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed in response to winning 3 is the jackpot symbol (directive jackpot symbol) At time T6, the big hit symbol (the big hit symbol for production) is stopped and displayed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 27, there are two big hits between winning 1 and winning 4. As described above, when there are two or more jackpots between the miss and the miss, the decoration off effect is stopped and the jackpot effect is executed separately. Then, after executing the decoration off effect at the times T1 to T2, the decoration off effect is stopped, and in the variable display of the symbol corresponding to the winning 2, the jackpot effect is executed at the times T3 to T4, and further, the winning is won. In the symbol variation display corresponding to 3, the big hit effect is executed at times T5 to T6. Thereafter, in the variable display of the symbol corresponding to the winning prize 4, the off-line effect is executed at times T7 to T8. By doing in this way, when there are two or more big hits on the way, the effect corresponding to the determination result of the random value for determining the big hit symbol is performed by executing the big hit effect without executing the decorating off effect. It can be executed by a special symbol variation pattern.

  In the above-described example, the case where there are two big hits between the outage and the outage is shown, but there may be three or more big hits between the outage and the outage. In particular, when the variation time or the time for executing the big hit effect is long at the time of the big hit, it is possible to match the result of the determination of the random value for determining the big hit symbol and the production.

  In addition, since the number of times that the off-decoration effect is continued can be determined according to the value of the variable c_max_sub_effect, it can be continuously executed regardless of the number of holdings (maximum 4). That is, the decoration off effect can be continuously executed according to the number of times that the determination result of the jackpot symbol determining random number value is continuously off. By doing in this way, it is possible to notify the player that the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination random number value is in a state of being continuously out of order, and the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination random number value is In order to make a big hit, the player can be motivated to continuously win the game ball at the start opening 25, so that the game ball can be continuously fired. In this way, the player can be informed that the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination random number value is continuously out of order, thereby increasing the amount of exchange for game balls in the game store. . On the other hand, for example, if the determination result of the jackpot symbol determination random number value notifies the player that the jackpot symbol has been won, the player is relieved, so the game ball is temporarily suspended. There is a high possibility of doing. Therefore, in the case of such a configuration, there is a possibility of reducing the exchange amount to the game ball in the game store.

[Production end processing]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing a sub-routine of the effect end process that is called and executed in the process of step S1903 of FIG. By executing this processing, the variation display of the effect symbol by the predetermined variation pattern is terminated for a predetermined time, and the display is stopped at the effect jackpot symbol or the effect off-design determined in the process of step S3614 of FIG. (Derived display).

  First, it is determined whether it is time to end the variation time (step S4210). This determination may be made based on the timer value of the timer activated in the process of step S3620 in FIG.

  If it is determined in the determination processing in step S4210 that it is not the timing to end the variation time (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in the determination process in step S4210 that it is the timing to end the variation time (YES), the variation display of the effect symbol is terminated, and the symbol determined in the process in step S3614 of FIG. The display is stopped (derived display) (step S4212). Next, it is determined whether or not the continuation of the off-decoration effect is terminated (step S4214). This determination may be made based on whether or not the value of c_sub_effect is equal to or greater than c_max_ub_effect. If it is determined in the determination processing in step S4214 that the continuation of the off-decoration effect is not ended (NO), this subroutine is immediately ended.

  When it is determined in the determination process in step S4214 that the continuation of the decoration off effect is ended (YES), the value of the flag F_sub_continue is initialized (step S4216), the value of the variable c_sub_effect is initialized (step S4218), Exit the subroutine. In this way, by executing the initialization of the value of the flag F_sub_continue, it is possible to end the decoration off effect.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the function of one Embodiment of the game machine by this invention. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a big hit lottery table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a table | surface which shows the example of the special symbol reservation ball | bowl table used in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a table | surface which shows the example of the special symbol reservation ball | bowl table used in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a table | surface which shows the example of the special outlier effect data used in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the example of the timing of the start and stop display (derivation | leading-out display) of the special symbol variation display in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention, and the special deviation effect. It is a time chart which shows the example of the timing of the start and stop display (derivation | leading-out display) of the special symbol variation display in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention, and the special deviation effect. It is a time chart which shows the example of the timing of the start and stop display (derivation | leading-out display) of the special symbol variation display in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention, and the special deviation effect. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a table | surface which shows the example of the normal symbol reservation ball | bowl table used in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a table | surface which shows the example of the extraordinary production | presentation effect data used in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a table | surface which shows the example of the normal symbol reservation ball | bowl table used in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a table | surface which shows the example of the design symbol reservation ball table used in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a table | surface which shows the example of the design symbol reservation ball table used in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a table | surface which shows the example of the decoration deviation effect data used in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines 25 Start port (detection area, start area)
32 Liquid crystal display (design display means for effects)
33 Special symbol display device (Special symbol display means)
35 Normal symbol display device (Normal symbol display means)
46L, 46R Speaker 54 Pass gate (detection area, pass gate area)
60 Main control circuit (lottery means, special lottery means, ordinary lottery means)
66 main CPU (outlier effect control means, special outage effect control means, normal deviation effect control means, special game control means, special symbol display control means)
68 Main ROM
70 main RAM (holding ball result storage means, special holding ball result storage means, ordinary holding ball result storage means)
114 Passing ball sensor (game ball detecting means)
117 Start opening winning ball sensor (game ball detecting means)
133a, 133b Decorative lamp 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU (out-of-place effect control means, off-appearance effect control means)
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM (holding ball result storage means, special holding ball result storage means)

Claims (5)

A game board comprising a game area in which a game ball rolls and a detection area formed in the game area for detecting the passage of the game ball;
Lottery means for executing a lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to a game state advantageous to the player, when the game ball has passed through the detection area;
Based on the result of the lottery process, the identification information is displayed in a suspended manner after the identification information is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period
Reserving ball result storage means for storing the result of the lottery processing for the reserved ball, with the game ball that has passed through the detection area when the identification information is variably displayed as a reserved ball;
When the result of the lottery process for the holding ball is continuously lost, the identification information display means performs a predetermined deviation while the identification information is being displayed in a variable state and stopped several times. An offending effect control means for continuously executing the effect ,
The losing effect control means determines that the predetermined losing effect is to be continuously executed based on the fact that the losing process has been continuously performed a predetermined number of times by the lottery process, and then the losing effect control unit newly adds a deviation by the lottery process. When it becomes, the gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined off-line production is continued according to the predetermined number of times. The losing effect control means is advantageous to the player by the lottery process after determining that the predetermined losing effect is to be continuously executed based on the fact that the losing process has been repeated a predetermined number of times by the lottery process. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein even if it is determined to shift to a different gaming state, the predetermined off-line effect is continued . A holding ball result determination unit that determines whether the information stored in the holding ball result storage unit is specific information before the variable display based on the result of the lottery process of the holding ball is performed;
A determined storage unit that stores information on whether or not each of the holding balls has been determined by the holding ball result determining unit;
The holding ball result determining unit collectively determines information stored in the holding ball result storing unit that is not determined by the holding ball result determining unit, based on information stored in the determined storing unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that Before SL is shifted presentation control means before the Ki抽 selection process, a predetermined number of times, after determining the continuously executing the predetermined out effect based on the fact that a deviated continuously, the pending sphere results 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3 , wherein the predetermined off-stage effect is terminated when it is determined by the determining means that the game state is continuously shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player . From the information stored in the determined storage means, an undetermined process counting means for counting the result of the lottery process that has not been determined by the holding ball result determining means;
Maximum number storage means for storing the maximum number of times to continuously execute the predetermined off-line effect;
Maximum number update means for updating the value stored in the maximum number storage means based on the counting result of the undetermined processing counting means;
Execution number storage means for storing the number of times the predetermined off-line effect is continuously executed;
An off-stage effect storage means for storing the effect data of the predetermined off-line effect based on the value stored in the maximum number of times storage means and the value stored in the execution number storage means;
The execution number storage means is not updated based on the update of the maximum number storage means,
The outlier effect control means selects the effect data from the outlier effect storage means based on the value stored in the maximum number storage means and the value stored in the execution number storage means, and the maximum number update means. When selecting the effect data based on the fact that the maximum number storage means is updated by the above, the updated value stored in the maximum number storage means and the execution number storage means continued from before the update are stored. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the effect data is selected based on the value, and the off-effect is executed based on the selected effect data .

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