JP2014046036A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of saving power by suppressing power consumption and at the same time preventing the operation rate of the game machine from lowering.SOLUTION: With an entry of a game ball into a starting prize winning port as a trigger, a game machine 1 performs a pattern variation game which variably displays plural kinds of patterns on a pattern display device 32 for displaying the plural kinds of patterns. When a predetermined shift-to-standby-state condition is satisfied, the game machine 1 shifts to a standby state in which no pattern variation game is performed. The game machine 1 then executes a performance lottery to select a standby performance, which is executed in the standby state, between a first standby performance, or a normal standby performance, and a second standby performance which consumes less power than the first standby performance. The game machine 1 executes the second standby performance according to the result of the performance lottery.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a symbol variation game in response to a game ball winning in a start winning opening.

  Pachinko machines are known as one of the gaming machines. Game machines are installed in island facilities where a plurality of game machines can be installed simultaneously in game stores where players play games, and players generally play games with game machines installed in island facilities. It is.

  In the gaming machine, an effect for improving the interest of a player who has already played a game, and various effects for trying to play a game for a player who will play a game are performed. In recent game machines, the production has also diversified, and animation and moving images are displayed on a symbol display device using a large liquid crystal display device or the like. Further, in recent gaming machines, a large number of light emitting members are used, and the light emission mode and the like of each light emitting member are changed to improve the interest of the player or to try to play a game for the player. Various productions are performed.

  However, in recent years, gaming machines have a tendency to increase power consumed by gaming machines because various large electronic devices are mounted. On the other hand, in recent years, there is a strong tendency to save power by keeping power consumption low, and in the technical field of gaming machines, it is necessary to save power while keeping power consumption low.

  As an example for solving such a problem, for example, there is a power saving device of a gaming machine that closes the display shutter when the touch plate is turned off for 15 minutes, and performs a power-off process to shift to a power saving mode ( Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-177479 A

  Since the gaming machine having the power saving device described in Patent Document 1 can shift to the power saving mode, power consumption can be suppressed. However, a gaming machine is used in a game shop by installing a plurality of gaming machines on an island facility, and generally, there is a tendency to install a plurality of gaming machines of the same model in one island facility. strong. On the other hand, the gaming machine having the power saving device described in Patent Document 1 shifts to the power saving mode when the touch plate is off for 15 minutes, so any gaming machine installed on the island facility When the game was not performed, there was a problem that all the gaming machines shifted to the power saving mode. As described above, when all the gaming machines installed in the island facility shift to the power saving mode, the island facility in which these gaming machines are installed becomes dark overall, so that a person who is going to play a game from now on There was a problem that the tendency to refrain from playing games became stronger, and the operating rate of gaming machines was lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can save power while reducing power consumption and that does not lower the operating rate of the gaming machine. And

The present invention
(1) A gaming machine that performs a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed on a symbol display device that displays a plurality of types of symbols when a game ball wins a winning prize opening. When the standby state transition condition is satisfied, the state shifts to a standby state in which the symbol variation game is not performed, and the standby effect that is the effect performed in the standby state is changed to the first standby effect that is the normal standby effect. Perform an effect lottery to draw either the effect or the second standby effect, which is an effect with lower power consumption than the first standby effect, and according to the lottery result of the effect lottery, A gaming machine that performs the second standby effect;
(2) Game control means for controlling the game operation of the gaming machine according to the progress of the game, and effect control for performing at least control for executing various effects performed in the symbol variation game in the symbol display device And when the symbol variation game is completed, the game control unit transmits a control command generated based on the completion of the symbol variation game to the effect control unit. The means performs the effect lottery upon receiving the control command, the gaming machine according to (1) above,
(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein the standby effect is ended when the symbol variation game starts.
Is the gist.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to save power while keeping the power consumption of the gaming machine low, and it is also possible to prevent a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in a gaming machine. It is a time chart which shows the flow of processing in a gaming machine, (a) figure is a time chart when not winning the effect lottery, (b) Figure is a time chart when winning the effect lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effect of a game machine. It is a time chart which shows the flow of a process in the game machine which concerns on the example of a change of embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the flow of a process in the game machine which concerns on the 2nd modification of embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which shows the flow of processing in the game machine concerning the 3rd modification of an embodiment of the invention, (a) figure is a time chart at the time of not winning an effect lottery, and (b) figure Is a time chart when winning the production lottery.

  Embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. Note that in this specification, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as an example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, but the present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than pachinko gaming machines. In addition, in this specification, the “front side” and “rear side” of the pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “gaming machine”) and each member constituting the gaming machine are those when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. The front side (front side) and the back side (rear side) in FIG. 1 are shown, and “upper side”, “lower side”, “left side” and “right side” are shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side when the gaming machine is viewed from the front are shown. Further, in this specification, the flow of game balls into various winning holes is referred to as “winning”, and the game balls paid out to the player when the game balls win are referred to as “prize balls”.

[External configuration of gaming machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a vertical rectangular outer frame 2 that constitutes the outline of the base. A vertical rectangular middle frame 3 is detachably attached to the front side of the opening of the outer frame 2. The middle frame 3 is formed entirely using a synthetic resin material, and is configured so that the game board 11 and the like can be attached and fixed therein. The front frame 4 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 3 so as to be openable and closable so as to be able to open laterally with respect to the middle frame 3 around a hinge provided on the left side of the front frame 4. The front frame 4 includes a glass plate 5 and is configured so that the player can visually recognize the game board 11 and can protect the game board 11. In addition, the front frame 4 includes an upper tray 6 for temporarily storing game balls used for games and a lower tray 7 for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 6 below the glass plate 5. . The gaming machine 1 includes a launching device (not shown) for projecting a game ball toward the game board 11 inside. The launching device is configured to be able to eject a game ball with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 8. Further, on the upper tray 6, various buttons 9 a, 9 b, 9 c that are pressed by the player during the game are arranged on the front side of the storage space for storing the game balls. Note that the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 10a and 10b for outputting sound during gaming or the like.

  The game board 11 is a substantially square flat plate member formed of a synthetic resin material such as acrylic or polycarbonate, and is assembled on the front side of a back unit (not shown) constituting the game machine. On the front surface of the game board 11, an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 are arranged in a semicircular arc shape. The outer rail 12 is formed so as to draw an arc from the lower part on the left side of the game board 11 to the upper side of the game board 11 through the upper part of the game board 11 through the upper part of the game board 11. The inner rail 13 is formed so as to draw an arc from the lower left side to the upper left side of the game board 11 in the left-right direction center. Further, the inner rail 13 is arranged on the board surface of the game board 11 so as to face the outer rail 12.

  The outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 are disposed so as to have an interval through which a game ball can pass between the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13. A game area 14 in which a game ball bulleted by the launching device flows after passing between the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 is located inside the outer rail 12 (the outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 on the game board 11). Are formed on the inner side of the inner rail 13 at locations where the two are opposed to each other.

  The game area 14 is provided with a normal winning device 15, a start winning device 16, a center accessory 17, a big winning device 18, an out port 19, and the like. In addition, a large number of guide nails N are struck in the game area 14. The game balls flowing down the game area 14 flow down from the upper part of the game area 14 toward the lower part while hitting the guide nail N and changing the flow direction. A part of the game balls flowing down the game area 14 wins various winning holes provided in various winning devices, and the other game balls flow into an outlet 19 provided at the bottom of the gaming area 14. Is configured to do.

  The normal winning device 15 has a normal winning opening. The normal winning opening is formed in an upward size so that a game ball flowing down the game area 14 can be won. The normal winning device 15 is provided with a normal winning opening detection sensor 29 (see FIG. 2). When the normal winning detection sensor detects that a game ball has won the normal winning opening by passing the gaming ball, the predetermined winning opening sensor 15 A number (for example, 15) prize balls are paid out.

  The start winning device 16 is disposed below the center accessory 17. This start winning device 16 is provided with a start winning opening and a start winning opening detection sensor 30 (see FIG. 2), and when the game ball has passed through the start winning opening, the start winning opening is detected. When the sensor 30 detects, an opportunity for a big hit lottery for determining whether or not to play a game in a big hit state advantageous to the player is given.

  The center accessory 17 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 14. The center accessory 17 has a symbol display device visual recognition area formed substantially in the center, and is attached to a back unit (not shown) via the symbol display device visual recognition region to the back side of the center accessory 17. It is comprised so that the display surface of the symbol display apparatus 32 located in can be visually recognized. The symbol display device visual recognition area is an area formed in the center accessory 17 so that the display surface of the symbol display device 32 located on the back side of the center accessory 17 can be visually recognized. In FIG. 1, illustration of the symbol display device 32 is omitted for convenience of explanation.

  The symbol display device 32 is fixedly attached to the back unit, and when the back unit is assembled to the back surface of the game board, the position of the display surface of the symbol display device 32 is the center accessory 17 attached to the game board 11. It is attached and fixed at a position that coincides with the position of the symbol display device viewing area.

  The symbol display device 32 is for performing a visual effect in the gaming machine 1, and for this purpose, for example, a conventionally known display device such as a liquid crystal display panel can be arbitrarily selected and used. The symbol display device 32 is configured to be able to display various images, moving images, animations and the like according to the situation of the gaming machine 1. For example, in the symbol display device 32, normally, three columns of numbers arranged vertically are stopped and displayed, and images and animations are displayed in addition to them, and when a game ball wins at the start winning opening, A display is performed in which numbers in each column are variably displayed according to the result of the big hit lottery performed inside the gaming machine 1, and the numbers in each column are stopped and displayed again after a predetermined time has elapsed. The gaming machine 1 informs the player whether or not the above-mentioned big hit lottery has been won by arranging the numbers when shifting from the change display to the stop display.

  Further, the symbol display device 32 is configured to display the number of reserved balls by an arbitrary method. The number of reserved balls is a value obtained by storing the number of winning game balls in a predetermined upper limit range when a game ball wins a start winning opening when a symbol variation game is being performed. Although the upper limit in the case of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is 4, the value of the upper limit is not limited to this. The variable display on the symbol display device 32 is performed by winning a game ball at the start winning opening when the number of held balls is 0 (zero), and when the number of held balls is not 0 (zero), the held ball This is done based on the stored value of the number. The “symbol variation game” means a game that is played after the symbol variation display is stopped on the symbol display device 32 until the symbol variation display is stopped and the symbol is stopped. .

  The big winning device 18 accepts winnings of game balls flowing down the game area 14 when the gaming machine 1 is in a big hit state advantageous to the player, and pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the number of winning game balls. Is for. The big prize device 18 is provided on the lower right side of the center accessory 17 in the game board 11. The place where the special winning device 18 is provided may be other than this. The big winning device 18 has a big winning mouth and a big winning mouth detecting sensor 31 (see FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball won in the big winning mouth. The special winning opening is normally closed so that the game ball does not flow in, and is opened so that the game ball can easily flow in only when the game shifts to a big hit state advantageous to the player. As a method of opening the big prize opening, the operation of opening and closing the big prize opening at a predetermined interval (for example, every 1 second) may be repeated, or the big prize opening may be opened for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). Also good.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
In the gaming machine 1, a main control board 21 and an effect control board 22 are arranged on the back side. The main control board 21 is for controlling the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 in accordance with the progress of the game, and executes various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine and performs various processes according to the processing results. This is for outputting the control command. Based on the control command output from the main control board 21, the effect control board 22 lights up the display mode of the symbol display device 32 (various display images such as symbols, various background images, character characters, etc.) and various light emitting members 33. And the display of the number of reserved balls.

  The main control board 21 includes a main control CPU 23 as a game control means for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 24 for storing a main control program executed in the main control CPU 23, and the gaming machine 1 A main control RAM 25 for writing and reading data necessary for control is provided. The effect control board 22 also includes an effect control CPU 26 as an effect control means for executing display control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 27 for storing an effect control program of the effect control CPU 26, and necessary data. An effect control RAM 28 capable of writing and reading is provided.

  The main control board 21 has a normal winning opening detection sensor 29 provided in the normal winning device 15, a starting winning opening detection sensor 30 provided in the starting winning device 16, and a big winning provided in the big winning device 18. The mouth detection sensor 31 is connected. The normal winning opening detection sensor 29, the start winning opening detection sensor 30, and the big winning opening detection sensor 31 are electrically connected to the main control CPU 23. In other words, the normal winning opening detection sensor 29 is configured to output a normal winning detection signal to the main control CPU 23 that is electrically connected when it is detected that a game ball has won the normal winning opening. Further, when the start winning port detection sensor 30 detects that a game ball has won the start winning port, the start winning port detection sensor 30 outputs a start winning detection signal to the electrically connected main control CPU 23. Furthermore, the special winning opening detection sensor 31 is configured to output a special winning detection signal to the main control CPU 23 that is electrically connected when it is detected that a game ball has won the special winning opening.

  The main control CPU 23 is for executing various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine. The main control CPU 23 is electrically connected to the main control ROM 24 and the main control RAM 25. The main control CPU 23 is also electrically connected to the normal winning port detection sensor 29, the start winning port detection sensor 30, and the big winning port detection sensor 31. Further, the main control CPU 23 is also electrically connected to the effect control CPU 26 of the effect control board 22 so that various commands as control commands can be transmitted and received.

  The main control CPU 23 executes random number update processing for updating the value of the hit determination random number at predetermined intervals. Here, the winning determination random number is a random number used when the big hit lottery is performed. That is, when receiving the start winning detection signal from the start winning opening detection sensor 30, the main control CPU 23 extracts a winning determination random number at the time of receiving the start winning detection signal, and the extracted random number value is won. It is determined whether or not the game is won, and if the value of the random number is won, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is changed from the normal gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player. A big hit lottery for shifting to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player is performed. At this time, the main control CPU 23 determines a variation pattern of the symbols to be variably displayed on the symbol display device 32, and a symbol designation command as a command related to the lottery result of the big hit lottery and the symbol display device to the effect control CPU 26. 32 is transmitted to the effect control CPU 26 to cause the symbol display device 32 to start the symbol variation display and to display the symbol corresponding to the value of the random number. So that it is controlled.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 23 ends the symbol variation game and stops the symbols that are variably displayed on the symbol display device 32, the main control CPU 23 transmits a stop command to the effect control CPU 26, and the symbol display device 32. Control is performed to stop the change display of the symbol at and stop the display of the symbol. Further, when the standby state transition condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 23 sets the gaming machine 1 to the standby state and transmits a demonstration command to the effect control CPU 26. That is, when the symbol variation game is completed, the main control CPU 23 transmits a demonstration command as a control command generated based on the termination of the symbol variation game to the effect control CPU 26 as the effect control means. In this specification, the “standby state” refers to the state of the gaming machine after the standby state transition condition is satisfied until the main control CPU 23 receives the start winning detection signal from the start winning port detection sensor 30. That is, it means a state in which no symbol variation game is played. During this standby state, the main control CPU 23 controls the symbol display device 32 to display the stopped symbols that are stopped and display the demo symbols as they are. Here, the “standby state transition condition” is: 1. The symbol that has been variably displayed on the symbol display device 32 is stopped and displayed after the symbol variation game ends. It means two conditions that there is no number of reserved balls when the symbol variation game ends.

  The main control CPU 23 displays the stopped symbols as they are, and transmits a demonstration command to the effect control CPU 26 when a predetermined time has elapsed. In other words, the main control CPU 23 transmits a demo command to the effect control CPU 26 to shift from a state in which the symbols that are stopped are displayed as they are to a state in which a so-called demo display is displayed. Examples of the demonstration display include, but are not limited to, a display composed of characters or the like that are the names of game machine manufacturers. In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the predetermined time may be arbitrarily set.

  Further, the main control CPU 23 is configured to count the number of reserved balls. Here, the number of held balls means that when a symbol variation game is being performed, or when waiting for a symbol variation game and the next symbol variation game, a start winning detection signal is received and a start prize opening is received. When the symbol variation game corresponding to the game ball won in is not played, it is for memorizing that the game ball is won at the start winning opening so that the symbol variation game is performed thereafter. The number of reserved balls is incremented by 1 when a start winning detection signal is received when the symbol variation game is being played, or in a waiting state between the symbol variation game and the next symbol variation game. When the number of reserved balls is added, the main control CPU 23 stores the added number of reserved balls in the main control RAM 25 and transmits a hold display command corresponding to the added number of reserved balls to the effect control CPU 26. The number of reserved balls is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. When the number of reserved balls is subtracted, the main control CPU 23 transmits a hold display command relating to the subtracted number of held balls to the effect control CPU 26.

  The main control ROM 24 is electrically connected to the main control CPU 23. The main control ROM 24 stores a main control program for controlling the gaming machine 1, various tables such as a hit determination table used for the big hit lottery, various determination values, and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects, etc.) during the symbol variation game, so that the variation content and variation time of each symbol in the symbol variation game can be specified. It is configured. When the main control ROM 24 receives a signal transmitted to read various programs stored in the main control ROM 24 when the main control CPU 23 performs various processes, the various control programs corresponding to the signals are received. Call. When the main control ROM 24 calls various control programs and the like, the main control CPU 23 reads the various control programs and performs various processes in the gaming machine 1.

  The main control RAM 25 is electrically connected to the main control CPU 23, and is configured to write and read necessary data. The main control RAM 25 stores various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine 1. The various information includes, for example, information on the number of reserved balls that are sequentially counted when the start winning detection signal is output from the start winning opening detection sensor 30 to the main control CPU 23 or when the symbol variation game is started, or a big hit lottery For example, the random number value extracted by. Information written in the main control RAM 25 is not limited to these.

  The effect control CPU 26 is for executing various processes for controlling various effects of the gaming machine 1. The effect control CPU 26 is electrically connected to the effect control ROM 27 and the effect control RAM 28. The effect control CPU 26 is also electrically connected to the symbol display device 32 and the light emitting member 33. Further, the effect control CPU 26 is also electrically connected to the main control CPU 23 of the main control board 21 so that various commands as control commands can be transmitted and received.

  The effect control CPU 26 executes a random number update process for updating the value of the effect lottery random number every predetermined cycle. Here, the random number for effect lottery is the first standby effect that is the normal standby effect when the gaming machine 1 shifts to the standby state, or the second power consumption that is lower than the first standby effect. It is a random number used when performing an effect lottery for selecting whether to make a standby effect. That is, when receiving the demo command transmitted from the main control CPU 23, the effect control CPU 26 extracts the effect lottery random number at the time of receiving the demo command, and whether the extracted random number value is won or not. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the value was won, and if the value of the random number is won, the standby effect in the gaming machine 1 is shifted to the second standby effect, and the value of the random number is won. If not, an effect lottery for shifting the standby effect in the gaming machine 1 to the first standby effect is performed. Then, after determining which of the first standby effect or the second standby effect is to be performed by the effect lottery, the effect control CPU 26 uses the symbol display device 32 and the light emitting member 33 for the first standby effect. Control is performed so as to perform the standby effect determined by the effect lottery of the standby effect or the second standby effect.

  The effect control ROM 27 is electrically connected to the effect control CPU 26. The effect control ROM 27 is configured to store various tables such as an effect determination table used for effect lottery, various image display data, and various determination values. The effect control ROM 27 is configured so that an effect determination table, various image display data, and the like can be appropriately called according to the contents of the processing of the effect control CPU 26. Here, various types of image display data include, but are not limited to, image data such as various symbols, backgrounds, characters and characters displayed on the symbol display device 32. The effect control ROM 27 also stores data for controlling the light emission mode of the light emitting member 33, and the effect control CPU 26 reads the data for controlling the light emission mode, whereby the gaming machine 1 It is possible to control the light emission modes of the various light emitting members 33 provided in the game to change according to the progress of the game.

  The effect control RAM 28 is electrically connected to the effect control CPU 26, and is configured to write and read necessary data. The effect control RAM 28 stores various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the gaming machine 1. Examples of the various types of information include, but are not limited to, information related to the number of reserved balls, a random number value extracted by jackpot lottery, a random number value extracted by effect lottery, and the like.

  The symbol display device 32 is electrically connected to the effect control CPU 26. The symbol display device 32 is configured to display various images based on various image display data read from the effect control ROM 27 by the effect control CPU 26 as the game progresses. The light emitting member 33 is electrically connected to the effect control CPU 26. The light emitting member 33 is configured to emit light in various modes based on data read from the effect control ROM 27 by the effect control CPU 26 as the game progresses.

[Processing flow in gaming machine 1]
Here, the flow of processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a process flow of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game is started when the player rotates the operation handle 8 to drive the launching device, and the game ball is ejected by the launching device. The game ball that is shot by the launching device flows down the game area 14 and wins various winning holes or flows into the out port 19. As shown in FIG. 3, the main control CPU 23 detects whether or not a game ball has won a start winning opening when a game is being played in a normal gaming state unfavorable to the player, that is, a start winning opening detection. Whether or not a start winning detection signal is received from the sensor 30 is determined at a constant period. As a result of this determination, if the main control CPU 23 has not received the start winning detection signal, it is determined whether or not the start winning detection signal has been received again after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  When receiving the start winning detection signal, the main control CPU 23 determines that the game ball has won the start winning opening. When determining in this way, the main control CPU 23 adds 1 to the number of held balls, stores the addition result in the main control RAM 25, and transmits a hold display command corresponding to the added value to the effect control CPU 26. To do. Receiving the hold display command, the effect control CPU 26 stores the number of held balls corresponding to the hold display command in the effect control RAM 28 (at this time, if the number of held balls is already stored in the effect control RAM 28). , Update to the number of reserved balls newly obtained by the hold display command and store.) In this manner, when receiving the start winning detection signal, the main control CPU 23 transmits a hold display command corresponding to the added numerical value to the effect control CPU 26 each time it is received.

  On the other hand, when the symbol variation display is started and the symbol variation game is started, the main control CPU 23 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved balls. At this time, the main control CPU stores the calculation result of the number of reserved balls in the main control RAM 25 and transmits a hold display command to the effect control CPU 26. Receiving the hold display command, the effect control CPU 26 stores again the number of held balls obtained by the hold display command in the effect control RAM 28 and displays it on the symbol display device. In addition, you may select the display mode in the case of displaying the number of reservation balls on a symbol display apparatus suitably.

  In the big win lottery, the main control CPU 23 extracts a winning determination random number when the game ball wins the start winning opening, that is, when the start winning detection signal is input from the start winning opening detection sensor 30 to the main control CPU 23. To do. The main control CPU 23 stores the extracted hit determination random number in the main control RAM 25, reads the hit determination table from the main control ROM 24, and the extracted hit determination random number is won in the hit determination. Judgment is made on which of the items that did not win and a lottery drawing is performed.

  Next, the main control CPU 23 transmits a symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command to the effect control CPU 26. Receiving the symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control CPU 23, the effect control CPU 26 displays in which variation pattern the symbols are variably displayed based on the symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command. In addition to controlling what pattern the stop symbol is made, the symbol display device 32 performs control so that the symbol variation display is performed, and the symbol variation game is started.

  The main control CPU 23 transmits a stop command to the effect control CPU 26 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game. Upon receiving the stop command, the effect control CPU 26 controls the symbol display device 32 that displays each symbol in a variable manner, stops the symbol variation display on the symbol display device 32, and stops the symbol display. At this time, the effect control CPU 26 stops and displays the symbol designated by the symbol designation command received from the main control CPU 23. The player can determine whether or not the jackpot lottery has been won by looking at the stopped and displayed symbols.

  After transmitting the stop command and ending the symbol variation game, the main control CPU 23 determines whether or not the standby state transition condition is satisfied. That is, the main control CPU 23, when the symbol variation game is finished, 1. The symbol that has been variably displayed on the symbol display device 32 is stopped and displayed after the symbol variation game ends. At the time when the symbol variation game is finished, it is determined whether or not the two conditions of having no reserved balls are satisfied. When the main control CPU 23 determines that the standby state transition condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 23 transmits the symbol designation command and the variation pattern designation command to the effect control CPU 26 and displays them on the symbol display device 32. The displayed symbol is variably displayed, and the next set symbol variation game is started.

  On the other hand, when determining that the standby state transition condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 23 first transmits a demonstration command to the effect control CPU 26. Upon receiving the demonstration command transmitted from the main control CPU 23, the effect control CPU 26 extracts the effect lottery random number at the time when the demonstration command is received. The effect control CPU 26 stores the extracted effect lottery random number in the effect lottery RAM 28 and reads the effect determination table from the effect control ROM 27, and the extracted effect lottery random number is won in the effect lottery. A lottery for the production is performed by determining whether the item is one that has not been won or not.

  When the effect lottery CPU 26 performs the effect lottery, it controls the symbol display device 32 and the light emitting member 33 so as to execute the standby effect corresponding to the result of the effect lottery. That is, the effect drawing lottery CPU 26 performs the second standby effect when the effect lottery is won, and performs the first standby effect when the effect lottery is not won, so that the symbol display device 32 and the light emission are performed. The member 33 is controlled. The “low power consumption effect” in the second standby effect means, for example, that the light emission mode of the symbol display device 32 or the light emitting member 33 is changed to a normal one, or the power consumption is reduced by reducing the amount of light. An effect is meant, but the effect for reducing power consumption is not limited to the effect described above.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, depending on whether the effect lottery is won or not, the standby effect after the effect lottery is performed in the first standby effect, Alternatively, it is determined whether to perform the second standby effect. These first standby effects or second standby effects are canceled when the main control CPU 23 receives a start winning detection signal. That is, when the start winning detection signal is received by the main control CPU 23, the main control CPU 23 transmits a symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command to the effect control CPU 26, and the effect control CPU 26 receives the signal. Based on these symbol designation command and variation pattern designation command, in order to control the symbol display device 32 to perform symbol variation display, a game ball is won at the starting prize opening, and the starting prize detection sensor 30 detects the start prize. When the signal is output, the standby effect is switched to the effect when the symbol variation game is performed at that time. That is, the standby effect ends when the symbol variation game starts.

  An example of the above processing flow will be described with reference to FIG. 4 is a time chart showing the flow of processing in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 4 (a) shows an example of winning the effect lottery, and FIG. 4 (b) shows the case of not winning the effect lottery. An example is shown. Note that FIG. 4 shows the game after the time when the symbol variation game is performed.

  First, an example shown in FIG. The main control CPU 23 transmits a stop command to the effect control CPU 26 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game. Receiving the stop command, the effect control CPU 26 stops the symbol variation display on the symbol display device 32 and ends the symbol variation game. When the symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 23 transmits a demonstration command to the effect control CPU 26. When receiving the demonstration command from the main control CPU 23, the effect control CPU 26 performs effect lottery. In the case of FIG. 4A, since an example of winning the effect lottery is shown, the effect control CPU 26 performs control to perform the second standby effect based on the result of the effect lottery. Accordingly, in FIG. 4A, after the effect lottery, the second standby effect is turned on.

  Next, an example shown in FIG. The main control CPU 23 transmits a stop command to the effect control CPU 26 when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game. Receiving the stop command, the effect control CPU 26 stops the symbol variation display on the symbol display device 32 and ends the symbol variation game. When the symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 23 transmits a demonstration command to the effect control CPU 26. When receiving the demonstration command from the main control CPU 23, the effect control CPU 26 performs effect lottery. In the case of FIG. 4B, an example in which the effect lottery is not won is shown, so the effect control CPU 26 performs control to perform the first standby effect based on the result of the effect lottery. Therefore, in FIG. 4B, after the effect lottery, the first standby effect is turned on.

  The island facility provided with the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, description will be given using an example in which four gaming machines 1 are formed as one gaming machine group 41, but the number of gaming machines 1 formed as one gaming machine group 41 is limited to this. Is not to be done.

  The island facility provided with the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured with four gaming machines 1 consisting of gaming machines A to D as one gaming machine group 41, and this gaming machine is included in the island facility. A plurality of groups 41 are installed. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram conceptually describing one of the gaming machine groups 41 installed in the island facility. As shown in FIG. 5A, the gaming machine group 41 includes gaming machines A to D. These gaming machines A to D can play a game in a normal gaming state or a special gaming state when the island facility is powered on. In this case, the gaming machine 1 performs an effect by the light emitting member 33 with a normal light amount, and the symbol display device 32 also displays various symbols in a variable manner.

  Here, the effect lottery in the gaming machine group 41 is performed inside each gaming machine 1. That is, the gaming machine group 41 includes gaming machines A to D constituting the gaming machine group 41, and each of these gaming machines A to D is configured to perform an effect lottery. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, in the gaming machine group 41, when the gaming machines A to D are used for gaming by the player, the game is progressing in a normal gaming state. . In this case, various effects are performed according to the progress of each game. However, in the gaming machine group 41, when the games of the gaming machines A to D are no longer performed, the effect lottery is performed in each gaming machine 1, and in the gaming machine 1 that has won the effect lottery (FIG. 5B). The gaming machine C) shifts to the second standby production, and the gaming machine 1 (the gaming machine A, the gaming machine B, and the gaming machine D in FIG. 5B) that has not won the production lottery is the first standby production. Migrate to

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According to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the standby state transition condition is satisfied, the game machine 1 shifts to a standby state in which the symbol variation game is not performed, and a standby effect that is an effect performed in the standby state is Effect lottery is performed for lottery to determine whether the first standby effect is the first standby effect, or whether the second standby effect is an effect with lower power consumption than the first standby effect. In the case of winning, the second standby effect is executed. Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the standby effect can be set to either the first standby effect or the second standby effect according to the lottery result of the effect lottery. Therefore, with the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1, it is possible to improve the interest of the game so that the player who wants to play the game wants to play the game when the first standby effect is being performed. It is possible to play the game with the effect, and it is possible to prevent the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 from being reduced. In addition to this, since the power consumption is low when the second standby effect is being performed, the power consumption of the gaming machine 1 can be suppressed to save power.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment improves the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 by allowing the player to play a game when a plurality of the gaming machines 1 are installed in the island facility. The gaming machine 1 that can perform the first standby effect and the gaming machine 1 that performs the second standby effect with low power consumption can be mixed. Therefore, an island facility that can save power while reducing the power consumption of the gaming machine 1 while preventing a reduction in the operating rate of the gaming machine 1 can be realized by providing the gaming machine 1 of the present invention.

[Modified example of embodiment of gaming machine 1 according to the present invention]
Next, a modification example of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that the appearance configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine according to this modified example are the same as those described above, so the description thereof will be omitted and the flow of processing in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  The gaming machine 1 according to this modified example is characterized in that the main control CPU 23 transmits a demo command every elapse of a predetermined time, and performs an effect lottery every time the demo command is transmitted. is there. First, regarding this modified example, the flow of processing of the gaming machine 1 in the case of the example shown in FIG. In this case, when the symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 23 determines whether or not the standby state transition condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the standby state transition condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 23 first performs the effect control. A first demo command is transmitted to the CPU 26. Upon receiving the first demonstration command, the effect control CPU 26 extracts the effect lottery random number at the time of receiving the demo command, and stores the extracted effect lottery random number in the effect control RAM 28. The effect control CPU 26 reads the effect determination table from the effect control ROM 27, and determines whether the extracted effect lottery random number corresponds to the winning lottery in the effect lottery or not. And perform a drawing lottery. In the case shown in FIG. 6A, since the first effect lottery was not won, the effect control CPU 26 controls the symbol display device 32 and the light emitting member 33 so as to perform the first standby effect.

  When the main control CPU 23 transmits the first demo command, the main control CPU 23 counts the time from when the demo command is transmitted. Then, when the predetermined time t has elapsed, the main control CPU 23 transmits a second demonstration command to the effect control CPU 26. Upon receiving the second demonstration command, the effect control CPU 26 extracts an effect lottery random number at the time of receiving the demo command, and stores the extracted effect lottery random number in the effect control RAM 28. At this time, since the effect lottery random number extracted in the first effect lottery is stored in the effect control RAM 28, the effect control CPU 26 overwrites and stores the effect lottery random number already stored. Let

  In the case shown in FIG. 6A, since the second effect lottery has been won, the effect control CPU 26 performs the second standby effect, which is an effect with lower power consumption than the first standby effect. The symbol display device 32 and the light emitting member 33 are controlled so as to be executed. In this way, in the case shown in FIG. 6A, the second standby effect is processed during the second effect lottery. After the second standby effect is executed, the effect lottery is not performed in the subsequent processing of the gaming machine 1, and the second winning effect is detected until the start winning detection signal is transmitted from the start winning port detection sensor 30 to the main control CPU 23. The standby effect is executed.

  Next, the processing flow of the gaming machine 1 in the case of the example shown in FIG. In this case, when the symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 23 determines whether or not the standby state transition condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the standby state transition condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 26 The first demonstration command is transmitted to Upon receiving the first demonstration command, the effect control CPU 26 extracts the effect lottery random number at the time of receiving the demo command, and stores the extracted effect lottery random number in the effect control RAM 28. The effect control CPU 26 reads the effect determination table from the effect control ROM 27, determines whether or not the extracted effect lottery random number has been won in the effect lottery, and performs the effect lottery. In the case shown in FIG. 6B, since the first effect lottery was not won, the effect control CPU 26 controls the symbol display device 32 and the light emitting member 33 so as to perform the first standby effect.

  When the main control CPU 23 transmits the first demo command, the main control CPU 23 counts the time from when the demo command is transmitted. Then, when the predetermined time t has elapsed, the main control CPU 23 transmits a second demonstration command to the effect control CPU 26. Upon receiving the second demonstration command, the effect control CPU 26 extracts an effect lottery random number at the time of receiving the demo command, and stores the extracted effect lottery random number in the effect control RAM 28. At this time, since the effect lottery random number extracted in the first effect lottery is stored in the effect control RAM 28, the effect control CPU 26 overwrites and stores the effect lottery random number already stored. Let In the case shown in FIG. 6B, since the second effect lottery has not been won, the effect control CPU 26 displays the symbol so as to continuously execute the first standby effect that has already been executed. The device 32 and the light emitting member 33 are controlled.

  When the main control CPU 23 transmits the second demo command, the main control CPU 23 further counts the time from when the demo command is transmitted. The main control CPU 23 transmits the third demonstration command to the effect control CPU 26 when a predetermined time t has elapsed since the second demonstration command was transmitted. Upon receiving the third demonstration command, the effect control CPU 26 extracts the effect lottery random number at the time of receiving the demo command, and stores the extracted effect lottery random number in the effect control RAM 28. At this time, since the effect lottery random number extracted in the second effect lottery is stored in the effect control RAM 28, the effect control CPU 26 uses the second effect lottery random number already stored. Overwrite and memorize.

  In the case shown in FIG. 6B, since the third effect lottery has been won, in this case, the effect control CPU 26 changes from the already executed first standby effect to the second standby effect. The symbol display device 32 and the light emitting member 33 are controlled so that the second standby effect is executed. After the second standby effect is executed, the effect lottery is not performed in the subsequent processing of the gaming machine 1, and the second winning effect is detected until the start winning detection signal is transmitted from the start winning port detection sensor 30 to the main control CPU 23. The standby effect is executed.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present modification example transmits the demo command and the effect lottery every predetermined time, and therefore shifts from the first standby effect to the second standby effect in the case of the standby effect. It is also possible to shift the timing until. Therefore, when the gaming machine 1 according to the present modification is the gaming machine group 41 installed in the island facility, it is possible to change the standby effect mode in each gaming machine 1 constituting the gaming machine group 41. . Therefore, when the gaming machine group 41 is used, the gaming machines 1 are not shifted to the second standby effect at the same time, but are gradually transferred to the second standby effect as time passes. Can do. Therefore, when the gaming machine 1 according to the present modification example is a gaming machine group 41 in which a plurality of gaming machines 1 are installed, the timing of shifting to the second standby presentation can be shifted for each gaming machine 1, and the standby presentation It becomes possible to increase variations in production.

  Next, a second modified example of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. Note that the external configuration of the gaming machine according to this modification and the electrical configuration other than those described below are the same as those described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  The gaming machine 1 according to this modified example performs a release lottery when the second standby effect is being executed, and when the release lottery is won, the game machine 1 shifts from the second standby effect to the first standby effect. It is configured. The effect control CPU 26, in addition to the effect lottery random number, uses a release lottery random number used when performing a release lottery for shifting from the second standby effect to the first standby effect during the standby effect. Update every cycle. In other words, when receiving the demo command transmitted from the main control CPU 23, the effect control CPU 26 extracts the release lottery random number at the time of receiving the demo command, and the value of the extracted release lottery random number is won. Or if the extracted release lottery random number is one that has been won, the second standby effect is shifted to the first standby effect, and the extracted release lottery random number If it is not won, control is performed so as to continue the second standby effect.

  In addition to the effect determination table, the effect control ROM 27 stores a release determination table used for the release lottery. When receiving a signal for calling the release determination table from the effect control CPU 26, the effect control ROM 27 reads out the stored release determination table, outputs it to the effect control CPU 26, and causes the effect control CPU 26 to read it. It has become. When the release control table is called from the effect control ROM 27, the effect control CPU 26 reads the release determination table and determines whether or not the release lottery is won.

  The effect control RAM 28 is configured so that necessary data can be written and read out, and when the information related to the release lottery random number extracted in the release lottery is transmitted from the effect control CPU 26, the extracted data is extracted. Information on random numbers for release lottery is stored.

  Next, the flow of processing of the gaming machine 1 according to this modification will be described based on FIG. FIG. 7 is a time chart showing the flow of processing of the gaming machine 1 according to this modified example. Here, in the gaming machine 1 of the present modification example, the processing until the symbol variation game is started is the same as that described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  When the symbol variation game is finished, the main control CPU 23 determines whether or not the standby state transition condition is satisfied. If the main control CPU 23 determines that the standby state transition condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 23 first determines to the effect control CPU 26. To send the first demo command. Upon receiving the first demonstration command, the effect control CPU 26 extracts the effect lottery random number at the time of receiving the demo command, and stores the extracted effect lottery random number in the effect control RAM 28. The effect control CPU 26 reads the effect determination table from the effect control ROM 27, and determines whether the extracted effect lottery random number corresponds to the winning lottery in the effect lottery or not. And perform a drawing lottery. In the case shown in FIG. 7, since the first effect lottery has been won, the effect control CPU 26 controls the symbol display device 32 and the light emitting member 33 so as to perform the second standby effect.

  When the main control CPU 23 transmits the first demo command, the main control CPU 23 counts the time from when the demo command is transmitted. Then, when the predetermined time t has elapsed, the main control CPU 23 transmits a second demonstration command to the effect control CPU 26. The presentation control CPU 26 that has received the second demonstration command extracts the release lottery random number at the time when the demonstration command is received, since the second standby presentation is performed. The extracted release lottery random number is stored in the effect control RAM 28. Further, the effect control CPU 26 reads the release determination table from the effect control ROM 27, determines whether or not the extracted release lottery random number corresponds to the one won in the release lottery, and performs the release lottery. In the case shown in FIG. 7, since the release lottery has been won, the effect control CPU 26 shifts from the second standby effect to the first standby effect, and the symbol display is performed so that the subsequent standby effects are performed in the first standby effect. The device 32 and the light emitting member 33 are controlled.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present modification example, in the effect lottery, even after the standby effect is shifted to the second standby effect, the game is shifted to the first standby effect by winning the release lottery. It is also possible to make it. Therefore, it is possible to further vary the aspect of the effect of the gaming machine 1 during the standby effect. In particular, when the gaming machine 1 according to this modified example is installed as a gaming machine group 41 on an island facility, it is possible to vary the mode of performing the standby effect for each individual gaming machine. However, it is possible to more effectively appeal to those who are going to play games.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described. Note that the external configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine according to the present modification are the same as described above, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present modification example uses the main control CPU 23 for effect control when ending the symbol variation game, that is, when stopping each symbol variably displayed on the symbol display device 32 during the symbol variation game. The stop command transmitted to the CPU 26 is configured to trigger the effect lottery.

  The main control CPU 23 provided on the main control board 21 transmits various commands to the effect control CPU 26 as described above. The main control CPU 23 transmits a stop command to the effect control CPU 26 when the various symbols that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed during the symbol variation game. When receiving the stop command from the main control CPU 23, the effect control CPU 26 controls the symbol display device 32 to stop and display the symbols that are variably displayed.

  Next, the flow of processing of the gaming machine 1 according to this modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a time chart showing the flow of processing of the gaming machine 1 according to this modified example. FIG. 8A shows that when the effect lottery is won, FIG. 8B does not win the effect lottery. It is a time chart in the case. Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present modification example is the same as that described above until the symbol variation game is started, and thus the description thereof is omitted here.

  First, an example shown in FIG. When ending the symbol variation game, the main control CPU 23 transmits a stop command to the effect control CPU 26 in order to stop and display the symbols variably displayed on the symbol display device 32. When receiving the stop command, the effect control CPU 26 controls the symbol display device 32 so as to stop and display the symbol that is variably displayed.

  When receiving the stop command, the effect control CPU 26 reads information on the number of reserved balls stored in the effect control RAM 28 and determines whether the standby state transition condition is satisfied. In the case of this modification, the effect control CPU 26 determines whether or not the standby state transition condition is satisfied. This is because when the number of held balls is added or subtracted, a hold display command is transmitted from the main control CPU 23 each time, and when the effect control CPU 26 receives the hold display command, it is held in the effect control RAM 28 each time. The number of balls is stored, and when the symbol variation game ends, a stop command is received from the main control CPU 23, and the symbol variation game is determined to be terminated by receiving the stop command. Because it can. That is, the effect control CPU 26 can determine whether or not the standby state transition condition is satisfied based on various commands transmitted from the main control CPU 23.

  When it is determined that the standby state transition condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 26 extracts an effect lottery random number at the time of the determination. The effect control CPU 26 stores the extracted effect lottery random number in the effect lottery RAM 28 and reads the effect determination table from the effect control ROM 27, and the extracted effect lottery random number is won in the effect lottery. It is determined whether it is a thing or not, and an effect lottery is performed. In the case of FIG. 8 (a), since an example of winning the effect lottery is shown, the effect lottery CPU 26 performs control to perform the second standby effect based on the result of the effect lottery. Therefore, in FIG. 8A, after the effect lottery, the second standby effect is turned on.

  Next, an example shown in FIG. 8B will be described. The main control CPU 23 transmits a stop command to the effect control CPU 26 in order to stop and display the symbols that are variably displayed on the symbol display device 32 when ending the symbol variation game. When receiving the stop command, the effect control CPU 26 controls the symbol display device 32 so as to stop and display the symbol that is variably displayed.

  When receiving the stop command, the effect control CPU 26 reads information on the number of reserved balls stored in the effect control RAM 28 and determines whether the standby state transition condition is satisfied. Then, when it is determined that the standby state transition condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 26 extracts an effect lottery random number at the time of the determination. The effect control CPU 26 stores the extracted effect lottery random number in the effect lottery RAM 28 and reads the effect determination table from the effect control ROM 27, and the extracted effect lottery random number is won in the effect lottery. It is determined whether it is a thing or not, and an effect lottery is performed. In the case of FIG. 8B, since an example in which the effect lottery is not won is shown, the effect lottery CPU 26 performs control so as to perform the first standby effect based on the result of the effect lottery. Accordingly, in FIG. 8B, after the effect lottery, the first standby effect is turned on.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present modification, the stop command transmitted from the main control CPU to the effect control CPU is used as an opportunity for the effect lottery, so it is necessary to separately transmit a command for triggering the effect lottery. Therefore, the number of processing steps in the gaming machine can be reduced. Therefore, the gaming machine according to this modification can reduce the processing load on the gaming machine in addition to the effects described above.

  As mentioned above, although the embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention has been specifically described, these are illustrations relating to the gaming machine according to the present invention, and are not limited to these contents, but the gist of the present invention. Of course, it may be changed as appropriate without departing from the scope. In the present embodiment, when the effect lottery is won, the second standby effect is shifted, and when the effect lottery is not won, the first standby effect is shifted. It is an example of the gaming machine according to the invention, and is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to shift to the first standby effect when the effect lottery is won, and to shift to the second standby effect when the effect lottery is not won. Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrated using the aspect provided with a main control board and an effect control board as an electrical structure of a gaming machine, it is not limited to this. For example, the production control board is divided into a general control board and a production board, and is composed of a main control board, a general control board, and a production board, and various control commands are transmitted and received regarding exchanges between the general control board and the production board. You may comprise so that it can do.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 11 Game board 14 Game area 15 Normal prize-winning device 16 Start prize-winning device 17 Center prize 18 Large prize-winning device 21 Main control board 22 Production control board 23 Main control CPU
24 ROM for main control
25 Main control RAM
26 CPU for effect control
27 Production control ROM
28 Production control RAM
29 normal winning opening detection sensor 30 starting winning opening detection sensor 31 large winning opening detection sensor 32 design display device 33 light emitting member 41 gaming machine group

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that performs a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed on a symbol display device that displays a plurality of types of symbols in response to a game ball winning a winning prize opening,
When a predetermined standby state transition condition is satisfied, the state shifts to a standby state in which the symbol variation game is not performed, and the standby effect that is an effect performed in the standby state is a normal standby effect. A lottery for lottery, or a second standby effect that is an effect of lower power consumption than the first standby effect,
A gaming machine, wherein the second standby effect is executed in accordance with a lottery result of the effect lottery. Game control means for controlling the game operation of the gaming machine according to the progress of the game;
At least, an effect control means for performing control for executing various effects performed in the symbol change game in the symbol display device,
The game control means transmits a control command generated based on the completion of the symbol variation game to the effect control means when the symbol variation game is terminated,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means performs the effect lottery when receiving the control command.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the standby effect is ended when the symbol variation game is started.

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