JP2014083183A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine executing a novel notice performance, or the like capable of attracting a player.SOLUTION: In determination of execution of a notice performance or a read-ahead notice performance, output timing of stop sound of a decorative pattern stopped last is allowed to differ from stop timing of the decorative pattern in decorative patterns variably displayed and then stopped in a decorative pattern variable performance.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and typically relates to a pachinko gaming machine.

  Various objects are displayed on the image display unit (typically a liquid crystal display) of the pachinko gaming machine. These objects include decoration symbols for notifying the player of the results of the special symbol lottery, those representing the number of executions of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) (holding image), and effects such as characters and items (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). There is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a display mode of a reserved image to perform a pre-reading notice display that makes a player expect that a jackpot will be notified by a special symbol lottery executed later.

JP 2010-194186 A

  At present, gaming machines are required to have a wide variety of actions that attract players, and a more innovative production mode is also demanded in the above-described advance notices such as prefetch notices.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that executes a novel notice effect or the like that attracts players.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Note that reference numerals, step numbers, descriptions, and the like in parentheses indicate correspondence relationships with embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. .

A gaming machine (1), and a symbol variation stopping means (21) for stopping a plurality of symbols (a plurality of decorative symbols) in a predetermined order after being varied;
Sound output means (55) for outputting sound;
A starting area (25a, 25b) through which game balls can pass;
Special game determination means (100: S57) for determining whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player by passing a game ball through the starting area;
Prior determination means (100: S25, S31) for determining the determination result by the special game determination means prior to the determination;
A symbol control means (400, 500) for sequentially informing the determination result by the special game determination means by stopping after changing a plurality of symbols by the symbol fluctuation stopping means;
Stop sound control means (400, 500) for causing the sound output means to output a stop sound when each symbol is stopped by the symbol fluctuation stopping means;
Using the determination result by the special game determination means, in the current notification by the symbol control means, a notification that the special game determination means has determined that the special game is determined to be performed in the current notification is performed. Notice determining means (400) for deciding whether or not to execute the notice effect to be expected by the person,
Using the determination result by the prior determination unit, in the current notification by the symbol control unit, notification that the special game determination unit has determined that the special game is to be performed is performed in the subsequent notification. A prefetching notice determining means for deciding whether or not to execute a prefetching notice effect expected by the player;
In the current notification by the symbol control means, when the stop sound control means is determined to execute the notice effect by the notice determination means or when it is determined to execute the prefetch notice effect by the prefetch notice determination means When a plurality of symbols are stopped in a predetermined order by the symbol variation stopping means, the output timing of the stop sound of at least one symbol among the stop sounds of the plurality of symbols output by the sound output means is A sound shifting process that is different from the stop timing is performed (FIGS. 6, 12, and 13).

Also, a variation time determining means (100) for determining a variation time which is a time until the symbol variation stop means changes a plurality of symbols and then stops.
Game state control means (100) capable of controlling a game in a non-specific game state or a specific game state,
The variation time determining means determines the variation time of the same length with higher probability when controlled in the specific gaming state by the gaming state control means than when controlled in the non-specific gaming state. (FIGS. 10 and 11),
The stop sound control means may perform the sound shifting process when being controlled in the specific gaming state by the gaming state determination means.

Further, the apparatus includes a variation time determining means (100) for determining a variation time which is a time until the symbol variation stop means changes a plurality of symbols and then stops.
The stop sound control means may perform the sound shifting process when the fluctuation time of the same length is determined a plurality of times continuously by the fluctuation time determination means.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which performs the novel notice effect etc. which attracts a player can be provided.

Schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 3 provided in the gaming machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the gaming machine 1 of FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control device provided in the gaming machine 1 of FIG. The figure which shows an example of the decoration design change effect performed using the image display part 21, the speaker 55, etc. The figure which shows an example of the decoration design change effect performed using the image display part 21, the speaker 55, etc. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed by the main control part 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of distribution of the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) when there is a reach production and when there is no. The figure for demonstrating an example of distribution of the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) according to the number of reservations when there is no reach production The flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400 The flowchart which shows an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be simply referred to as a gaming machine 1.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the display 3 provided in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a partial plan view of the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a winning ball when a gaming ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins a prize, for example. This gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the main part of the gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side, and is detachably attached to the game board 2. And the lock part 43 is provided in the predetermined position (for example, edge part on the opposite side to a shaft support side) which becomes the front side of the frame member 5, and the frame member 5 is unlocked by unlocking the lock part 43. Can be opened.

  A game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In the gaming area 20, a rail member (from which a game ball launched from below (the launching device 211; see FIG. 4) rises along the main surface of the game board 2 and forms a path toward the upper position of the gaming area 20 ( (Not shown) and a guide member (not shown) for guiding the raised game ball to the right side of the game area 20.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display unit 21 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display unit 21 notifies the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), for example, by displaying a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, or by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item A notice effect is displayed, or a hold image indicating the number of times the execution of the special symbol lottery is put on hold is displayed. The image display unit 21 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. Further, a movable accessory 22 and a board lamp 23 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 22 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and produces an effect by performing a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game or in accordance with the player's operation. Further, the board lamp 23 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light.

  The game area 20 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the direction in which the game ball falls downward. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery, a first starting port 25a, a second starting port 25b, a gate 27, a big winning port 28, and a normal winning port 29 are arranged on the game board 2. It is installed. Further, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 24 through which game balls that have not been won in any of the game holes launched into the game area 20 are discharged out of the game area 20. .

  The first start opening 25a and the second start opening 25b each receive a prize when a game ball enters, and a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) is started. The first start opening 25a operates a predetermined special electric accessory (big prize opening 28) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (for example, a first special symbol display 31a described later). This is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. In addition, the second start opening 25b operates the special electric accessory (big prize opening 28) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (for example, a second special symbol display 31b described later). This is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. When the game ball passes through the gate 27, the normal symbol lottery (the open / close lottery of the electric tulip 26 described below) starts.

  The 2nd starting opening 25b is provided in the lower part of the 1st starting opening 25a, and is provided with the electric tulip 26 near the entrance of a game ball as an example of a normal electric accessory. The electric tulip 26 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings open and close left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid) described later. When the pair of blade portions are closed, the electric tulip 26 is in a state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting port 25b because the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 25b is extremely narrow. On the other hand, the electric tulip 26 is configured such that when the pair of blade portions are opened to the left and right, the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 25b increases, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 25b. Has been. When the electric tulip 26 passes through the gate 27 and the normal symbol lottery is won, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.15 seconds or 1.80 seconds), and the specified number of times (for example, Open and close only once or three times.

  The special winning opening 28 is located below the second start opening 25b and opens according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The special winning opening 28 is normally in a closed state so that no game balls can enter, but depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, it protrudes from the main surface of the game board 2 and is in an open state. The game ball is easy to enter. For example, the special winning opening 28 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or 9 game balls are won) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). Note that the lottery is not started at the normal winning opening 29 even if a game ball is won.

  In addition, a display 3 is provided at a predetermined position (for example, lower right) of the game board 2 to display the result of the special symbol lottery or the normal symbol lottery described above and the number of reserved symbols. Details of the display 3 will be described later.

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, a predetermined number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. The prize ball is paid out. For example, when one game ball is won at the first start port 25a and the second start port 25b, four prize balls are awarded, and when one game ball is won at the big prize port 28, thirteen prize balls are given to the normal prize opening 29. When one game ball is won, ten prize balls are paid out. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 27, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction with it.

  The frame member 5 on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 includes a handle 51, a lever 52, a stop button 53, a take-out button 54, a speaker 55, a frame lamp 56, an effect button 57, an effect key 58, a dish 59, a lock part 43, and the like. Is provided.

  When the player touches the handle 51 and performs an operation of rotating the lever 52 clockwise, the launching device 211 (at 100 hits per minute) with a hitting force corresponding to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. The tray 59 (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to protrude forward of the gaming machine 1, and temporarily stores game balls to be supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize ball is paid out to the plate 59. Then, the game balls stored in the tray 59 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 52.

  The stop button 53 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 51, and even when the player touches the handle 51 and rotates the lever 52 clockwise, the game ball is fired by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 54 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 59 is provided. When the player presses the game ball, the game ball stored on the tray 59 is dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 55 and the frame lamp 56 respectively notify the gaming state and situation of the gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 55 performs various sounds using music, voice, sound effects, and the like. Further, the frame lamp 56 performs various light effects depending on the pattern of lighting / flashing, the difference in emission color, and the like.

  Next, the display 3 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display 3 includes a first special symbol display 31a, a second special symbol display 31b, a first special symbol hold indicator 32a, a second special symbol hold indicator 32b, a normal symbol indicator 33, and a normal symbol indicator 33. A symbol hold display 34 and a game status display 35 are provided.

  On the first special symbol display 31a, the display symbol is changed and displayed in correspondence with the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 25a. For example, the first special symbol display 31a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the first start opening 25a, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the lottery result is displayed. In addition, on the second special symbol display 31b, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 25b. For example, the second special symbol display 31b is similarly composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball is won at the second starting port 25b, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the lottery result is displayed. In the normal symbol display 33, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 27. For example, the normal symbol display 33 is constituted by an LED display device, and when a game ball passes through the gate 27, the normal symbol is variably displayed and the lottery result is displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 32a displays the number of times the special symbol lottery is held when a game ball wins at the first start opening 25a. The second special symbol hold indicator 32b displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery result is held when a game ball is won in the second start opening 25b. The normal symbol hold display 34 displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held. For example, a period in which the display symbols are displayed in a variable manner by the first special symbol display 31a, the second special symbol display 31b, or the normal symbol display 33 (while the change display for one winning is being performed), etc. When a game ball wins further during a period when the display variation of the display symbol cannot be started immediately, the variation display of the display symbol for the winning game ball is a display symbol such as the variation display for the previously won game ball ends. Until the change display becomes possible, it is held for a predetermined number of times (for example, four times). The fact that such a hold has been made and the number of the hold are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 32a, the second special symbol indicator 31b, and the normal symbol hold indicator 34, respectively. For example, the first special symbol hold indicator 32a, the second special symbol indicator 31b, and the normal symbol hold indicator 34 are each constituted by LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of times of hold is displayed according to the lighting mode. .

  The game state display 35 displays a game state (for example, a normal game state, a probability change short game state) when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

  Next, an input device provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 57 and an effect key 58 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 57 and the effect key 58 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 57 is provided on the upper side of the dish 59 protruding forward of the gaming machine 1. The effect key 58 has a center key 58E and a plurality of direction keys 58U, 58D, 58L, and 58R arranged in a cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 59 adjacent to the effect button 57. The effect button 57 and the effect key 58 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect. For example, the player can enjoy a predetermined effect by pressing the effect button 57 at a predetermined timing. Further, the player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 21 by operating the four direction keys 58U, 58D, 58L, and 58R. Further, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key 58E.

  In addition, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (payout drive unit 311) for paying out the game balls to the plate 59 are provided, and various substrates are attached. ing. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2. Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 (see FIG. 4) that performs internal lottery and determination of winning is configured is disposed on the main board. The sub-board includes a firing control board 200 (see FIG. 4) configured to control a launching device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls the payout of a prize ball. A payout control board configured with an effect control board configured with an effect control section 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image acoustic control section 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various types The lamp control board etc. with which the lamp control part 600 which controls the production | presentation by the lamp (frame lamp 56, the board lamp 23) and the movable accessory 22 are comprised are arrange | positioned. In addition, on the rear surface of the gaming board 2, the power source of the gaming machine 1 is switched on / off, and 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages. A switching power supply is provided for outputting the direct current power to the various substrates described above.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the gaming machine 1.

  4, the control device of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 100, a launch control unit 200, a payout control unit 300, an effect control unit 400, an image sound control unit 500, a lamp control unit 600, and the like.

  The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. The CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of payout prize balls, such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101 and various data. The RAM 103 is used as a working memory for the CPU 101. Hereinafter, main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) when a game ball wins at the first starting port 25a or the second starting port 25b, and effects control is performed on determination result data indicating whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. Send to part 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 is opened, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion is opened and closed. In addition, the main control unit 100 holds the special symbol lottery hold number when the game ball wins the first start opening 25a, the special symbol lottery hold number when the game ball wins the second start opening 25b, and the game The number of times of holding the normal symbol lottery when the ball passes through the gate 27 is managed, and data related to the number of times of holding is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 28 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times) in which the big prize opening 28 protrudes and is opened until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or 9 game balls are won) is satisfied. Control) to repeat. The main control unit 100 also controls the opening / closing time interval (interval time) at which the special winning opening 28 opens and closes.

  When a game ball wins in the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined amount per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out the number of prize balls. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball according to an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of paid-out prize balls based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  The main control unit 100 controls the launching device 211 that launches the game ball via the launch control unit 200. For example, the main control unit 100 transmits a signal permitting the operation of the launching device 211 to launch a game ball to the launch control unit 200 via the payout control unit 300 based on a predetermined condition.

  In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. 115, normal winning opening switch 116, first special symbol indicator 31a, second special symbol indicator 31b, first special symbol hold indicator 32a, second special symbol hold indicator 32b, normal symbol indicator 33, normal A symbol hold display 34 and a game status display 35 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 25 a and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 25b and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 114 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 28 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 28 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The normal winning port switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 29 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of the special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball to the first starting port 25a (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first special symbol lottery) on the first special symbol display 31a. indicate. The main control unit 100 displays on the second special symbol display 31b the result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball in the second starting port 25b (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a second special symbol lottery). . The main control unit 100 displays the number of suspensions of the first special symbol lottery on the first special symbol retention indicator 32a. The main control unit 100 displays the second special symbol lottery hold count on the second special symbol hold indicator 32b. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 27 on the normal symbol display 33. The main control unit 100 displays the normal symbol lottery hold count on the normal symbol hold indicator 34. The main control unit 100 displays the gaming state on the gaming state display 35 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  The launch control unit 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, and a RAM 203. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launching device 211. The ROM 202 stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data, and the RAM 203 is used as a working memory for the CPU 201.

  When the position of the lever 52 is in the neutral position, the lever 52 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the player is rotated clockwise by the player, the lever 52 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the firing control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal. The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 such that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 52 increases. Further, the launch control unit 200 can perform the launch operation of the launch device 211 by receiving a signal permitting launch from the main control unit 100. On the other hand, when the signal indicating that the stop button 53 is pressed is output or the control signal for stopping the emission is output from the main control unit 100, the launch control unit 200 performs the operation of launching the game ball by the launch device 211. Stop.

  The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data, and the RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301.

  The payout control unit 300 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the main control unit 100. Specifically, the payout control unit 300 acquires from the main control unit 100 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout driving unit 311 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 311 is configured by a drive motor or the like that sends out a game ball from a game ball storage unit (ball tank).

  The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. In addition, the effect control unit 400 is connected to the effect button 57 and the effect key 58, and acquires operation data output from the effect button 57 and the effect key 58 in response to an operation pressed by the player. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401, various data, and the like, and the RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. In addition, when the effect button 57 or the effect key 58 is pressed down by the player, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input or the detection result.

  The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data, and the RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 21 and the sound output from the speaker 55 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, the ROM 502 holds a decorative symbol image for notifying a player of a special symbol lottery result, a character or item image for displaying a notice effect to the player, and a special symbol lottery for the player. The image data for displaying on the image display unit 21 the reserved image indicating that the image is displayed, various background images, and the like are stored. The ROM 502 stores various types of acoustic data such as music and audio to be output from the speaker 55 in synchronization with the image displayed on the image display unit 21 or independently of the displayed image. The CPU 501 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502. Then, the CPU 501 uses the read image data to perform image processing for background image display, decorative symbol image display, decorative symbol image fluctuation stop display, character / item display, hold image display, and the like, and effect control Various effect displays corresponding to the commands sent from the unit 400 are performed. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display unit 21. Further, the CPU 501 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and outputs the sound indicated by the sound processing sound data from the speaker 55.

  The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 and the operation of the movable accessory 22. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data, and the RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  The lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. In addition, the lamp control unit 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 22 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, the ROM 602 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and light emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 according to the content of the effect set by the effect control unit 400. ing. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 and controls the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 22 corresponding to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 and controls the operation of the movable accessory 22.

[Characteristic operation according to this embodiment]
Next, characteristic operations according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 are diagrams illustrating an example of a decorative symbol variation effect executed using the image display unit 21, the speaker 55, and the like, and are diagrams for explaining an example of a characteristic operation according to the present embodiment. . Here, the decorative symbol variation effect is an effect of notifying the result of the special symbol lottery with various effects, together with the sound effect output from the speaker 55, the light effect by the panel lamp 23, etc. This is an effect of stopping the display after the variably displayed on the screen of the image display unit 21.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, in the decorative symbol variation effect, it is assumed that three symbol sequences composed of nine decorative symbols from 1 to 9 are changed and displayed and then stopped. This will be specifically described below with reference to FIG.

  First, FIG. 5A shows a state in which all three symbol sequences are stopped and displayed on the image display unit 21. As an example, the symbol sequence on the left side (hereinafter referred to as the left symbol) is “7”. Stopped display, the right symbol row (hereinafter referred to as right symbol) is stopped and displayed as “3”, and the central symbol row (hereinafter referred to as middle symbol) is stopped and displayed as “2”. . FIG. 5A shows a state before the start of the decorative symbol variation effect (that is, before symbol variation). In FIG. 5, symbols positioned above and below the symbols that are stopped are not shown.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5 (2), the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol start to fluctuate in the vertical direction, and a fluctuation start sound “picone” is output from the speaker 55. In addition, the arrow of FIG. 5 represents the state by which the symbol is variably displayed in the vertical direction. Next, as shown in FIG. 5 (3), the left symbol is stopped, and a fluctuation stop sound “pong” is output from the speaker 55 at the stop timing. Next, as shown in FIG. 5 (4), the right symbol is stopped, and a fluctuation stop sound “pong” is output from the speaker 55 at the stop timing. Next, as shown in FIG. 5 (5), the middle symbol is stopped, and a fluctuation stop sound “pong” is output from the speaker 55 at the timing when the middle symbol is stopped. In FIG. 5 (5), “549” is stopped and displayed, and it is notified that the game has been lost in the special symbol lottery this time. Note that the winning of the special symbol lottery is notified, for example, by stopping and displaying three symbols with the same symbol (for example, “777”).

  As described above with reference to FIG. 5, in this embodiment, in the decorative pattern variation effect, in principle, a variation stop sound is output at each timing when the varying symbols are stopped in order.

  On the other hand, as will be described below with reference to FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, in the decorative pattern variation effect, the timing at which the design is exceptionally different from the timing at which the variation stop sound is output may be different. is there. In this way, the notice effect or the prefetch notice effect is executed. Hereinafter, this will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  Here, the notice effect is an effect that is executed in the current decorative symbol variation effect, and is an effect that causes the player to expect that the player has won a special symbol lottery corresponding to the current decorative symbol variation effect. The pre-reading notice effect is an effect executed in the current decorative symbol variation effect, and is performed after the current decorative symbol variation effect (that is, the decorative symbol variation effect from the next time onward). ) Is an effect that makes the player expect to win the special symbol lottery corresponding to.

  First, since the operations shown in FIGS. 6 (1) to 6 (4) are the same as the operations shown in FIGS. 5 (1) to 5 (4), the description thereof is omitted. Next to the operation of FIG. 6 (4), as shown in FIG. 6 (5), the middle symbol is stopped as in the operation shown in FIG. 5 (5). Here, in the operation shown in FIG. 6 (5), unlike the operation shown in FIG. 5 (5), the fluctuation stop sound is not output from the speaker 55 at the timing when the middle symbol is stopped. Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (6), a fluctuation stop sound “pong” is output from the speaker 55 at a timing slightly delayed (for example, 0.2 seconds) from the timing at which the middle symbol is stopped.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the decorative symbol variation effect, the process of changing (shifting) the stop timing of the last stop of the decorative symbol and the output timing of the stop sound of this decorative symbol (hereinafter referred to as “sound shift processing”). Is performed), the notice effect or the pre-read notice effect is executed. As a result, when the timing of the stop sound of the decorative design is shifted, the player feels a sense of incongruity (unnatural feeling) and notices that the notice effect or the pre-read notice effect is executed, and expects a big hit. I can enjoy it. In the following, the notice effect using the sound shifting process may be referred to as “sound notice notice”, and the prefetch notice effect using the sound notice process may be referred to as “prefetch sound notice notice”.

  When the notice effect is performed by the above-described sound shifting process, for example, as described in FIG. 6 (6), after the stop sound of the middle symbol is output with a delay, all symbols are changed again and the big hit Develops a reach that makes you expect.

  In a conventional gaming machine, the notice effect and the prefetch notice effect are generally executed in a manner that the player can surely recognize the image display (that is, the sight as the subject). On the other hand, in this embodiment, the notice effect and the prefetch notice effect are relatively difficult to recognize by giving the player a sense of incongruity (unnatural feeling) based on sound output (that is, mainly on hearing). Performed in a novel manner. As a result, according to the present embodiment, the player pays attention to the stop sound of the decorative design, so that if the player notices the shift of the stop sound, he can feel a great joy.

  Here, in order to avoid that it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the shift of the stop sound described above, in the present embodiment, the above-described sound shift process is executed in the specific game state. Here, in this embodiment, the specific game state is a time-short game state and a probability change time-short game state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes a normal gaming state, a time-short gaming state, a probability-changing short gaming state, and a latent probability-changing gaming state. In the short-time game state, the time during which the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 is in the open state is longer than usual, and the game ball is very likely to win the second starting port 25b (that is, the electric support state is entered). As will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, this is a gaming state in which the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect (that is, the symbol variation time) is shorter than usual. Like the short-time gaming state, the probability-changing short game state becomes an electric support state, and the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect is shortened. In addition, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is increased more than usual (for example, 1/300). (Increased to 1/30). The latent probability changing game state does not become the electric support state, and the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect is not shortened. On the other hand, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is increased more than usual (for example, 1/300 to 1/30). The gaming state is raised. The normal gaming state is a normal gaming state that is not one of the above gaming states, and does not become an electric support state, the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect is not shortened, and the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is normal. The gaming state is a probability (eg, 1/300).

  As will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the specific gaming state (time-short gaming state and probability-changing short gaming state) is a gaming state in which a variation time of the same length is easily determined as a variation time of the decorative symbol. Therefore, in the specific gaming state, the variation start sound and the variation stop sound are displayed in a plurality of decorations when the decorative symbol variation effect is continuously executed than in the normal gaming state and the latent probability changing gaming state (non-specific gaming state). There are many cases where a pattern is output with a constant rhythm over a design variation effect.

  In this embodiment, since the sound shifting process is executed in the specific gaming state, this constant rhythm is lost when the sound shifting process is executed. Therefore, in addition to the uncomfortable feeling (unnatural feeling) caused by the timing of outputting the stop sound of the decorative symbol being different from the stopping timing, the player feels uncomfortable (unnatural feeling) due to the above-mentioned certain rhythm breaking. Will feel. As a result, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming too difficult to recognize the notice effect and the pre-read notice effect, and a very novel notice effect using the stop sound of the decorative pattern and its rhythm. And a pre-reading notice effect can be executed.

  Below, the process which the pachinko game machine 1 performs in order to implement | achieve control which performs the above-mentioned operation | movement is demonstrated.

[Main operation of main control unit]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. Hereinafter, timer interrupt processing performed in the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 7 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 7 and subsequent figures is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S1, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, performing a special symbol lottery). The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, or latent jackpot) when a special symbol lottery is won. The jackpot random number and the design random number are used in the process of step S57 in FIG. 9 described later. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time of the special symbol. Here, the variation time of the special symbol is equal to the execution time of the decorative symbol variation effect performed during the variation of the special symbol. The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are used in the process of step S58 of FIG. 9 described later. In the random number update process of step S1, the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the like are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each lottery is performed in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and each random number is acquired. Then, a special symbol process in step S4 and a normal symbol in step S5 described later. Used in processing. Note that the counter that performs the process of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the set maximum random number (for example, 299 for jackpot random numbers).

  Next, in step S2, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b, and when one of the switches is turned on (the first start port switch 111a or the second start port switch 111b). When a game ball detection signal is output from the mouth switch 111b), a start opening switch that performs processing related to the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery, the number of holdings U2 of the second special symbol lottery, and processing for obtaining various random numbers. Execute the process. In step S2, the CPU 101 makes a prior determination using the acquired jackpot random number. Details of the start port switch process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and when the gate switch 113 is turned on (when a game ball detection signal is output from the gate switch 113), the normal symbol lottery is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number is less than the upper limit value, and if it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit value, a gate switch process for acquiring a random number used in the normal symbol process in step S5 described later is executed.

  Next, in step S4, the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, and after the special symbols are variably displayed on the first special symbol display 31a or the second special symbol display 31b, these are displayed. A special symbol process for displaying a stop symbol indicating the lottery result or transmitting various commands to the effect control unit 400 is executed. This special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S5, the CPU 101 executes a normal symbol process for determining whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S3 matches a predetermined hit random number. Then, the CPU 101 stops the normal symbol indicating the determination result after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 33. Further, the CPU 101 reduces the probability that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 33 becomes a predetermined winning symbol (that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) in the normal gaming state and the latent probability changing gaming state (for example, 1). / 10), and in the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing short gaming state, it is raised with a high probability (for example, 10/10).

  Next, in step S6, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing in step S4 (when a big hit is made), the CPU 101 controls the special prize opening / closing unit 115 to make the special prize opening 28 predetermined. Is performed, and a big prize opening process for transmitting various commands related to the so-called jackpot game effect to the effect control unit 400 is executed. By this process, a so-called jackpot game (special game) is progressed, and the player acquires a large amount of prize balls. In addition, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting a gaming state at the end of the big hit game control such as the opening / closing control of the special prize opening 28 in the big prize opening process of step S6. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the short-time gaming state for a predetermined period (for example, for a limited period until the special symbol lottery is executed 100 times) at the end of the jackpot game control by the normal jackpot, and thereafter The game state is set, and when the jackpot game control by the probability change jackpot ends, the short game state is set at the time of probability change, and at the end of the jackpot game control by the latent jackpot, the latent probability change game state is set. Note that, in the jackpot game with the normal jackpot and the promising jackpot, the game winning opening 28 is controlled to open and close so that a large number of game balls can enter, so the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls, but in the jackpot game with the latent jackpot, Exceptionally, the game ball is difficult to enter, and the big prize opening 28 is instantaneously controlled so that the player cannot acquire the prize ball in principle. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits a command indicating the set gaming state to the effect control unit 400. Thus, the effect control unit 400 can recognize the gaming state being set.

  Next, in step S7, the CPU 101 performs electric driving when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 33 by the normal symbol processing in step S5 is a predetermined winning symbol (that is, when the normal symbol lottery is won). An electric tulip process for operating the tulip 26 is executed. At that time, the CPU 101 controls the electric tulip 26 to be opened in an extremely short period (for example, once every 0.15 seconds) in the normal gaming state and the latent probability changing game state, and in the short time gaming state and the probability changing time short gaming state. 26 is controlled to be open for a long time (for example, three times for 1.8 seconds). In addition, when the electric tulip 26 is controlled to be in an open state, a game ball can be won in the second start port 25b, and a game ball wins in the second start port 25b, so that the second special symbol lottery is performed. Will be.

  Next, in step S <b> 8, the CPU 101 executes prize ball processing for managing the number of winning game balls and controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prize.

  Next, in step S9, the CPU 101 sends various commands set in the RAM 103 and information necessary for the production in the special symbol processing in step S5, the big prize opening processing in step S6, the prize ball processing in step S8, etc. 400 or an output process of outputting to the payout control unit 300 is executed.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 8 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S21, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 receives a game ball in the first start port 25a based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the first start port switch 111a, and the first start port switch 111a is turned on. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S21 is YES, the process proceeds to step S22. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S27.

  In step S <b> 22, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol lottery hold number from the ROM 102, and the first special symbol lottery hold number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax1. If the determination in step S22 is YES, the process proceeds to step S23, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S27.

  In step S <b> 23, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S24, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery, etc., and sets each of the acquired random numbers as a time series. They are stored in the RAM 103 in order. Note that each time the value U1 of the first special symbol lottery holding number U1 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S56 of FIG. 9 described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is stored in order from the oldest stored time. One set is deleted. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of step S24 for the last three times are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. Will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, the CPU 101 performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 reads the jackpot random number (that is, the jackpot random number by the first special symbol lottery stored most recently) acquired in the processing of the latest step S24 and stored in the RAM 103, and the jackpot random number is read by the ROM 102. Is determined in advance as to whether the result of the first special symbol lottery using the jackpot random number is a jackpot or a loss. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S <b> 26, the CPU 101 sets a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. Here, the first pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S25. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S27, the CPU 101 determines based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the second start port switch 111b whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 25b and the second start port switch 111b is turned on. To do. If the determination in step S27 is YES, the process proceeds to step S28, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 28, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 2 (second “4” in the present embodiment) of the second special symbol lottery from the ROM 102, and the second special symbol lottery pending number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax2. If the determination in step S28 is YES, the process proceeds to step S29, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 29, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the second special symbol lottery and the like, and sets each acquired random number as a time series. They are stored in the RAM 103 in order. Each time the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S54 of FIG. 9 to be described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is stored in order from the oldest stored time. One set is deleted. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of step S30 for the last three times are stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S31.

  In step S31, the CPU 101 performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 reads the jackpot random number acquired in the process of the latest step S30 and stored in the RAM 103 (that is, the jackpot random number by the second special symbol lottery stored most recently). Whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery using the jackpot random number is a jackpot or a loss is determined in advance. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S32.

  In step S <b> 32, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S31. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG. The first hold number increase command set in step S26 and the second hold number increase command set in step S32 are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 9 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. The special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 7 will be described below using FIG.

  First, in step S51, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit game based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information by a flag). Determine whether. That is, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game (special game) that is executed when the special symbol lottery is won. If the determination in step S51 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG. 7, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S52.

  In step S <b> 52, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbols on the first special symbol display 31 a or the second special symbol display 31 b are being displayed. If the determination in step S52 is YES, the process proceeds to step S61. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S53, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the second special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S53 is YES, the process proceeds to step S54. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S55.

  In step S54, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the oldest set stored in the RAM 103 from step 103 in FIG. 8 and deletes it from the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S57.

  On the other hand, in step S55, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the first special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S55 is YES, the process proceeds to step S56. If this determination is NO, there is no special symbol lottery to be executed, so the process is step S5 in FIG. 7 (normal symbol processing). Move on.

  In step S56, the CPU 101 updates the hold count U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the oldest set stored in the RAM 103 from step S24 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S57.

  The second special symbol lottery is executed in preference to the first special symbol lottery by the processes of steps S53 to S56 described above.

  In step S57, the CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process for determining whether the special symbol lottery is a jackpot or a loss. Specifically, when the process of step S57 is executed subsequent to the process of step S54, the CPU 101 matches the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S54 with the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss is determined based on whether or not to do so. On the other hand, when the process of step S57 is executed following the process of step S56, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S56 matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. When the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be lost, the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot, which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used for this determination? Based on the above, the type of the jackpot (the normal jackpot, the probable jackpot, the latent jackpot) is determined. Then, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, information on the jackpot symbol representing the jackpot and the type of jackpot as information on the stop symbol of the special symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S58.

  In step S58, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process. Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit in the step S57, the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process is stored in the ROM 102 with a predetermined value ( A variation pattern (a variation time of a special symbol: the execution time of a decorative symbol variation effect) is determined based on which one of the predetermined values for determining the variation pattern at the time of occurrence of the big hit. In this embodiment, as an example, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, a reach effect is always performed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that a loss has occurred in the jackpot determination process in step S57, the reach random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process is a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102 (reach at the time of a loss) It is determined whether or not the reach effect is to be executed based on which one of the predetermined values for execution determination matches. When the CPU 101 determines to execute the reach effect, the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the current jackpot determination process is stored in the ROM 102 (the reach effect is executed when lost). The variation pattern (variation time) is determined based on which one of the predetermined values for determining the variation pattern in the case of matching. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines not to execute the reach effect, the random pattern read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the current jackpot determination process is stored in the ROM 102 at a predetermined value (reach effect is generated when lost). The fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) is determined based on which one of the predetermined values (the predetermined value for determining the fluctuation pattern when not executed) matches, and the number of holdings U1 and U2 stored in the RAM 103.

  Information on the variation pattern determined as described above and information indicating whether or not to execute reach production are set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S59.

  Hereinafter, the above-described variation pattern selection process will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of distribution of variation patterns (variation times) when there is a reach effect and when there is no reach effect. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of distribution of a variation pattern (variation time) according to the number of holds when there is no reach effect.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the variation time (variation pattern) when there is a reach effect is 30 seconds, 60 seconds, and 90 seconds. Further, the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) when there is no reach production is 2 to 20 seconds, as will be described in detail with reference to FIG. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is executed in the normal gaming state and the latent probability changing gaming state (non-specific gaming state), it is determined that the reach effect is present (that is, the reach effect is performed). ) The probability that the variation time of 90 seconds is determined is 3%, the probability that the variation time of 60 seconds is determined with the reach effect is 7%, and the probability that the variation time of 30 seconds is determined with the reach effect. Is 10%, and there is no reach effect (that is, it is determined that the reach effect is not performed), and the probability that the variation time of 2 to 20 seconds is determined is 80%. In addition, when the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is executed in the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing short-time gaming state (specific gaming state), there is a 2% probability that there is a reach effect and the variation time of 90 seconds is determined. The probability that the change time 60 seconds is determined with the reach effect is 5%, the probability that the change time 30 seconds is determined with the reach effect is 8%, and there is no reach effect and the change time 2 The probability that a second to 20 seconds is determined is 85%.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11, when the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is executed in the normal gaming state and the latent probability changing gaming state (non-specific gaming state) and there is no reach effect (that is, reach) When it is determined not to perform the production), when the total of the holding numbers U1 and U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 0 or 1, a variation time of 12 seconds is determined, and when this total is 2, the variation time 8 seconds are determined, and when the total is 3 to 8, the variation time of 2 seconds is determined. The upper limit of the hold number U1 is 4, and the upper limit of the hold number U2 is 4. In addition, when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing short-time gaming state (specific gaming state) and there is no reach effect, when the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 0 to 4 A variation time of 20 seconds is determined (ie in all cases). In addition, when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing short-time gaming state and there is no reach effect, when the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 0, the variation time of 20 seconds is determined. When the holding number U2 is 1, the variable time 12 seconds is determined. When the holding number U2 is 2, the variable time 5 seconds is determined. When the holding number U2 is 3 or 4, the variable time 2 seconds is determined. The

  Here, as described with reference to FIG. 10, in all gaming states, even when either the first or second special symbol lottery is executed, the case where there is no reach effect, Significantly more than with reach production. Further, in the normal game state and the latent probability changing game state, the electric tulip 26 is hardly opened as described in the normal symbol process in step S5 and the electric tulip process in step S7 in FIG. There will be no winning in the starting opening 25b, and only the first starting opening 25a will be won and the first special symbol lottery will be executed exclusively. In the normal game state and the latent probability changing game state, the total number of holds (U1 + U2) often changes between 1 and 3, although it depends on how the game nail provided in the game area is adjusted. For this reason, in the normal gaming state and the latent probability changing gaming state, the variation times of 12 seconds, 8 seconds, and 2 seconds are often determined without significant deviation (enclosed in the thick frame on the left side of FIG. 11). See section).

  On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state and the short-time probability gaming state, the period during which the electric tulip 26 is in the open state is long as described in the normal symbol processing in step S5 and the electric tulip processing in step S7 in FIG. 2 The winning opening 25b is won very frequently and the second special symbol lottery is executed exclusively. In the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing short-time gaming state, the holding number U2 frequently changes between 3 and 4. From this, in the short-time gaming state and the probabilistic short-time gaming state, the variation time of 2 seconds is often determined continuously (see the portion surrounded by the thick frame on the right side of FIG. 11).

  As described above, it is difficult to determine the same variation time in the normal gaming state and the latent probability changing gaming state, while the same variation time is likely to be determined in the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing short gaming state. In the present embodiment, as already described, the sound shifting process is executed in the specific game state (the time-short game state and the probability change time-short game state) in which the same variation time is easily determined.

  In step S59 of FIG. 9, the CPU 101 generates a variation effect start command including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process of step S57 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process of step S58, and stores it in the RAM 103. set. Here, the variation effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the decorative symbol variation effect by the image display unit 21 and the speaker 55 or the like. The setting information included in the variation effect start command also includes information indicating which one of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery has been executed. This variation effect start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60, the CPU 101 changes the special symbol by the first special symbol display 31a or the second special symbol display 31b based on the setting information included in the variable effect start command set in the process of step S59. Start displaying. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S61.

  In step S61, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time indicated by the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process in step S58 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in step S60. If the determination in step S61 is yes, the process proceeds to step S62. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 62, the CPU 101 sets a variation effect stop command instructing the end of the decorative symbol variation effect by the image display unit 21 or the like in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S63. The variation effect stop command set in step S62 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S63, the CPU 101 ends the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 31a or the second special symbol display 31b started in the process of step S60, and displays the stop symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S64, the CPU 101 executes a stop process. Specifically, if the CPU 101 determines that the jackpot determination process in step S57 has won, the information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag) is changed to one indicating that a jackpot game is being played. Then, a command for instructing the start of the jackpot game effect is set in the RAM 103. This command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 7, and the jackpot game effect is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG. Note that when the jackpot game is ended by the jackpot processing in step S6 of FIG. 7, the information indicating that the jackpot game is being stored in the RAM 103 is returned to the one that is not in the jackpot game by the CPU 101, and A command for instructing the end of the jackpot game effect is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the CPU 101, and the jackpot game effect is ended.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
12 and 13 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG.12 and FIG.13, the presentation control process performed by the presentation control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 400 described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 and 13 is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 402. Moreover, in the following description, the description regarding the jackpot game effect etc. which is not directly related to the feature of this embodiment is omitted.

  First, in step S101 of FIG. 12, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not a hold increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) is received from the main control unit 100 ( (See steps S26 and S32 in FIG. 8). If the determination in step S101 is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S110 in FIG.

  In step S102, the CPU 401 executes a hold number addition process. Specifically, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the CPU 401 adds 1 to the hold number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403 and instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display the image display unit. 21 adds one hold image (not shown) indicating the number of holds in the first special symbol lottery. Similarly, when the CPU 401 receives the second hold number increase command, the CPU 401 adds 1 to the hold number of the second special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403, instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display the image display unit 21. One holding image (not shown) indicating the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery is added. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the CPU 401 performs prefetch hold display lottery processing for determining whether or not to change the hold image additionally displayed in step S102 to display the prefetch notice mode. Note that the hold image in the prefetch notice mode can be distinguished from the hold image in the normal mode. For example, when the hold image in the normal mode is a white circle, the hold image is a red circle. This will be specifically described below. When the prior determination information included in the received increase command for holding number indicates a jackpot, the CPU 401 has a high probability (for example, 80/80) to change the holding image additionally displayed in step S102 to the prefetching notice mode. The lottery determined in step 100) is performed. On the other hand, when the prior determination information included in the received increase command for holding number indicates a loss, the CPU 401 has a low probability of changing the holding image additionally displayed in step S102 to the pre-reading notice mode (for example, A lottery determined by 1/100) is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the CPU 401 determines whether or not execution of prefetch hold display has been determined. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether or not in the prefetch hold display lottery process in step S103, it is determined to change the hold image additionally displayed in step S102 to the prefetch notice mode. If the determination in step S104 is yes, the process proceeds to step S105. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S110 in FIG.

  In step S105, the CPU 401 executes prefetch hold display. Specifically, the CPU 401 changes the reserved image additionally displayed in step S102 to a prefetch notice mode. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S <b> 106, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state or the probability-changing short-time gaming state (that is, the specific gaming state). Specifically, the CPU 401 makes this determination based on the command indicating the gaming state transmitted from the main control unit 100 by the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. If the determination in step S106 is YES, the process proceeds to step S107. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S110 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 107, the CPU 401 performs a pre-reading sound shifting notice lottery process for determining whether or not to execute a pre-reading sound shifting notice by the sound shifting process described with reference to FIG. 6. This will be specifically described below. When the advance determination information included in the pending number increase command received in step S101 indicates a big hit, the CPU 401 determines with high probability (for example, 70/100) that the pre-reading sound shift notice is executed. I do. On the other hand, if the prior determination information included in the hold increase command received in step S101 indicates a loss, the CPU 401 determines with low probability (for example, 2/100) that the pre-read sound shift notice is executed. A lottery to do. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S <b> 108, the CPU 401 determines whether or not execution of the pre-read sound shifting notice is determined. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the pre-reading sound shifting notice in the pre-reading sound shifting notice lottery process in step S107. If the determination in step S108 is YES, the process proceeds to step S109. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S110 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 109, the CPU 401 sets a pre-read sound shift notice execution flag stored in the RAM 403 to ON. Note that the pre-read sound shift advance notice flag indicates that the pre-read sound shift advance notice is executed when set to ON, and indicates that the pre-read sound shift advance notice is not executed when set to OFF. is there. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S110 in FIG.

  In step S110, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the variable effect start command set in step S59 of FIG. 9 has been received. If the determination in step S110 is YES, the process proceeds to step S111. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S119.

  In step S111, the CPU 401 analyzes the variation effect start command received in step S110. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S112.

  In step S112, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the short-time gaming state or the probability-changing short-time gaming state (that is, the specific gaming state). Specifically, the CPU 401 makes this determination based on the command indicating the gaming state transmitted from the main control unit 100 by the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. If the determination in step S112 is YES, the process proceeds to step S113. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S113, the CPU 401 performs a sound shifting notice lottery process for determining whether or not to execute a sound shifting notice by the sound shifting process described with reference to FIG. This will be specifically described below. When the setting information included in the variable effect start command analyzed in step S111 indicates a big win (winning in the special symbol lottery), the CPU 401 has a high probability (eg, 75 / 100). On the other hand, if the setting information included in the variable effect start command analyzed in step S111 indicates a loss (losing in the special symbol lottery), the CPU 401 has a low probability of executing the sound shifting notice (for example, A lottery determined in (2/100) is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S <b> 114, the CPU 401 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the sound shifting notice in the sound shifting notice lottery process in step S <b> 113. If the determination in step S114 is YES, the process proceeds to step S115, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S <b> 115, the CPU 401 sets the sound shift notice execution flag stored in the RAM 403 to ON. The sound shifting notice execution flag is a flag indicating that the sound shifting notice is executed when set to ON, and that the sound notice notice is not executed when set to OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the CPU 401 performs the decorative symbol variation effect based on the setting information included in the variation effect start command analyzed in step S111 and the pre-reading sound shifting notice execution flag and the sound shifting notice execution flag stored in the RAM 403. The effect pattern determination process for determining the pattern is executed. This will be specifically described below. The setting information included in the variation effect start command includes any of information indicating the execution time (variation pattern) of the decorative symbol variation effect, determination of the first special symbol lottery result, and determination of the second special symbol lottery result. Information indicating whether or not the result of the executed determination is a jackpot or loss, information indicating the type of jackpot in the case of a jackpot, and information on whether or not to perform a reach effect in the case of a loss . In step S116, the CPU 401 selects one effect pattern as an effect pattern to be executed by lottery from among a plurality of effect patterns that satisfy the conditions indicated by the setting information included in the variable effect start command. At that time, the CPU 401 refers to the pre-read sound shifting notice execution flag and the sound shifting notice execution flag stored in the RAM 403, and at least one of the pre-read sound shifting notice execution flag and the sound shift notice execution flag is ON. Executing the sound shifting process described with reference to FIG. 6 is reflected in the effect pattern to be executed. As a result, the pre-reading sound shifting notice and / or the sound shifting notice described with reference to FIG. 6 is executed in the decorative symbol variation effect. Note that the plurality of effect patterns described above are stored in the ROM 402 in advance. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S117.

  In step S117, the CPU 401 executes a hold number subtraction process. Specifically, the CPU 401 includes information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery included in the setting information of the variable effect start command has been executed. The number of the first special symbol lottery held in the RAM 403 is decremented by 1, and the image acoustic control unit 500 is instructed to display the first special symbol lottery displayed earliest on the image display unit 21. One reserved image indicating the number of holds is digested (deleted). Similarly, the CPU 401 indicates that information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery included in the setting information of the variable effect start command has been executed is that the second special symbol lottery has been executed. In the case of showing, the number of the second special symbol lottery held in the RAM 403 is decremented by 1, and the image acoustic control unit 500 is instructed to be displayed first on the image display unit 21. Digest (delete) one reserved image indicating. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S118, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to start the decorative design variation effect of the effect pattern determined in step S116. Thereafter, the process returns to step S101 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S119, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the variable effect stop command set in the process of step S62 in FIG. 9 has been received. If the determination in step S119 is YES, the process proceeds to step S120. If this determination is NO, the process returns to step S101 in FIG.

  In step S120, the CPU 401 ends the decorative symbol variation effect started in the process of step S111 and notifies the result of the special symbol lottery. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S121.

  In step S121, the CPU 401 sets the sound shifting notice execution flag stored in the RAM 403 to OFF regardless of whether it is set to ON or OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, the CPU 401 determines in step S120 whether or not the pre-reading sound shift and the decorative design variation effect of the notice source have ended. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the decorative symbol variation effect that has been determined to be executed when the pre-reading sound shifting notice lottery process in step S107 of FIG. If the determination in step S122 is YES, the process proceeds to step S123. If this determination is NO, the process returns to step S101 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 123, the CPU 401 sets the pre-read sound shifting notice execution flag stored in the RAM 403 to OFF. Thereafter, the process returns to step S101 in FIG.

[Modification 1]
In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the specific gaming state in which the variation time of the same length is easily determined as the variation time of the decorative symbol is described with reference to FIG. 6. A notice effect and a look ahead notice effect were performed. However, in addition to this, when the variation time of the same length is continuously determined a plurality of times, the notice effect or the prefetch notice effect described with reference to FIG. 6 may be executable. For example, it is determined whether or not the immediately preceding decorative symbol variation time is the same as the current decorative symbol variation time. It is good also as what performs a notice effect and a prefetch notice effect when it is determined. Further, in the specific game state and the non-specific game state, when the variation time of the same length is continuously determined a plurality of times, the notice effect or the pre-read notice effect described with reference to FIG. 6 may be executable. . In this way, when the change start sound and the change stop sound are output at a constant rhythm over a plurality of decorative symbol change effects, the notice effect and the pre-read notice effect described with reference to FIG. 6 can be executed. .

[Modification 2]
In the present embodiment described above, as described with reference to FIG. 6, the notice effect and the prefetch notice effect are performed by shifting the fluctuation stop sound of the decorative symbol. However, the notice effect or the pre-read notice effect may be performed by linking the change start sound and the change stop sound of the decorative design. For example, the notice effect or the pre-read notice effect may be performed by outputting “poon” different from the normal “picone” as the variation start sound of the decorative design and shifting the variation stop sound. Further, for example, the notice effect or the pre-read notice effect may be performed by shifting the output timing of the variation start sound of the decorative design from the stop timing (that is, by shifting the variation start sound) and by shifting the variation stop sound. This makes it easier for the player to notice the notice effect or the prefetch notice effect due to the variable stop sound, and makes it possible to make the notice effect or the prefetch notice effect due to the variable stop sound various.

[Modification 3]
Further, other effects may be executed in conjunction with the notice effect or the prefetch notice effect described with reference to FIG. For example, when the sound shifting process described with reference to FIG. 6 is continuously executed over a plurality of decorative symbol variation effects corresponding to a high-expectation look-ahead hold display with a high degree of expectation. May have a higher expectation of winning. Further, for example, when a character image or the like displayed with a decorative symbol variation effect performs an operation that suggests execution of a sound shifting process, the expectation level for jackpot may be higher. This makes it easier for the player to notice the notice effect and the prefetch notice effect due to the variable stop sound, and also makes the notice effect and the prefetch notice effect due to the variable stop sound diverse and exerts a synergistic effect. Can do.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, the sound shifting process described with reference to FIG. 6 is executed only in the specific game state. However, the sound shifting process may be executed even in a non-specific gaming state.

  In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 6, it has been described that the symbol stop sound is delayed in the sound shifting process. However, in the sound shifting process, the output timing of the symbol stop sound may be set earlier than the symbol stop timing. Furthermore, for example, in the sound shifting process, the expectation level for the big hit may be larger when the symbol stop sound is advanced than when the symbol stop sound is delayed. Furthermore, in the sound shifting process, the expectation level for the big hit may be increased as the shift time of the symbol stop sound is longer (or shorter). That is, the degree of expectation that is a big hit may be varied according to the length of the shift time of the symbol stop sound.

  Further, in the present embodiment described above, as described with reference to FIG. 6, it has been described that the sound shifting process is performed on the decorative symbol that stops last in the sound shifting process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the sound shifting process, the sound shifting process may be performed on at least one of a plurality of decorative symbols to be stopped.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the execution of the pre-read sound shifting notice is determined, the sound shifting is performed from the decoration pattern changing effect of this time to the decorative symbol changing effect that triggered the execution of the pre-read sound shifting notice. The configuration for performing the processing has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the execution of the pre-read sound shifting notice is determined, the sound shifting process is performed according to the expectation level that is a big hit in the decorative design variation effect that triggered the execution of the pre-read sound notice. The number of decorative symbol variation effects for executing the above may be varied. That is, as the sound shifting process is continuously executed more frequently in the decorative symbol variation effect, the degree of expectation for the big hit may be increased.

  Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the second special symbol lottery is executed with priority over the first special symbol lottery has been described as an example (see steps S53 to S56 in FIG. 9). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are held in the order in which they are put on hold (that is, the order in which the game balls win the first starting port 25a and the first starting port 25b). May be executed).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the types of jackpots include a normal jackpot, a probable jackpot, and a latent jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, there may be a sudden big hit. Like the latent jackpot, the winning jackpot is a jackpot that can not be obtained in principle in the jackpot game, and is a jackpot that shifts to a short game state at the time of probability change after the jackpot game. Further, the loss of the special symbol lottery may include a so-called small hit.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game configuration that is set to the short game state at the time of probability change until the next big hit is described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of a big win, the special symbol lottery is set to the short game state at the time of probability change until the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed, and then set to the normal game state. The game configuration of the ST machine may be used.

  Further, the shape, number, installation position, and the like of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized without departing from the above. Further, it goes without saying that the numerical values and the like used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even with other numerical values.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated in detail using embodiment, the above-mentioned description is only the illustration of this invention in all the points, and does not intend to limit the range. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, it is to be understood that the terms used in the present specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2 ... Game board 20 ... Game area 21 ... Image display part 22 ... Movable accessory 23 ... Board lamp 24 ... Discharge port 25a ... 1st start port 25b ... 2nd start port 26 ... Electric tulip 27 ... Gate 28 ... Big winning opening 29 ... Normal winning opening 3 ... Display 31a ... First special symbol display 31b ... Second special symbol display 32a ... First special symbol hold indicator 32b ... Second special symbol hold indicator 33 ... Normal Symbol display 34 ... Normal symbol hold indicator 35 ... Game status indicator 43 ... Lock portion 5 ... Frame member 51 ... Handle 52 ... Lever 53 ... Stop button 54 ... Eject button 55 ... Speaker 56 ... Frame lamp 57 ... Direction button 58 ... Production key 59 ... Dish 100 ... Main control unit 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CPU
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start port switch 111b ... 2nd start port switch 112 ... Electric tulip opening / closing part 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... Grand prize opening switch 115 ... Grand prize opening / closing part 116 ... Normal prize opening switch 200 ... Launch control part 211 ... Launching device 300 ... payout control unit 311 ... payout drive unit 400 ... production control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image sound control unit 600 ... Lamp control unit

Claims (3)

Symbol variation stopping means for stopping a plurality of symbols in a predetermined order after they are varied;
Sound output means for outputting sound;
A starting area through which game balls can pass;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by passing a game ball through the starting area;
Prior determination means for determining the determination result by the special game determination means prior to the determination;
A symbol control means for sequentially informing a determination result by the special game determination means by stopping after changing a plurality of symbols by the symbol variation stopping means;
When each symbol is stopped by the symbol variation stopping unit, the sound output unit outputs a stop sound to the sound output unit, and
Using the determination result by the special game determination means, in the current notification by the symbol control means, a notification that the special game determination means has determined that the special game is determined to be performed in the current notification is performed. Notice deciding means for deciding whether or not to perform the notice effect that the user expects,
Using the determination result by the prior determination unit, in the current notification by the symbol control unit, notification that the special game determination unit has determined that the special game is to be performed is performed in the subsequent notification. A prefetching notice determining means for deciding whether or not to execute a prefetching notice effect expected by the player;
In the current notification by the symbol control means, when the stop sound control means is determined to execute the notice effect by the notice determination means or when it is determined to execute the prefetch notice effect by the prefetch notice determination means When a plurality of symbols are stopped in a predetermined order by the symbol variation stopping means, the output timing of the stop sound of at least one symbol among the stop sounds of the plurality of symbols output by the sound output means is A game machine that performs a sound shifting process that is different from the stop timing. Fluctuation time determining means for determining a fluctuation time that is a time until a stop after changing a plurality of symbols by the symbol fluctuation stopping means;
A game state control means capable of controlling a game in a non-specific game state or a specific game state,
The variation time determining means determines the variation time of the same length with higher probability when controlled in the specific gaming state by the gaming state control means than when controlled in the non-specific gaming state. And
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stop sound control means performs the sound shifting process when being controlled in the specific game state by the game state determination means. Fluctuation time determining means for determining a fluctuation time that is a time until the symbol is stopped after changing a plurality of symbols by the symbol fluctuation stopping means,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the stop sound control unit performs the sound shifting process when the variation time having the same length is continuously determined a plurality of times by the variation time determination unit.

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