JP2014117386A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine designed to execute a more novel notice performance for attracting a player.SOLUTION: In an informing performance, image display means is allowed to variably display and then stop a decorative pattern reel (6X) for reporting a determination result by a jackpot lottery, and dot pattern reels (6A-6B) for suggesting a performance pattern of the informing performance.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine played by a player.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that performs a notice effect for notifying the lottery result at a stage before finally notifying the lottery result in the notice effect for notifying the result of the big hit lottery (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1). .

"Pachinko winning guide", Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., issued April 1, 2012, April 1, 2012 issue, page 23, CR Komon Chama Kotobuki notice action "warrior version notice"

  Currently, the notice effect is one of the important effects attracting the player's interest and is one of the effects that influence the value of the gaming machine. For this reason, there is a demand for a notice production that is more novel and attracts the player's interest.

  Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that attracts players and performs a more innovative notice effect.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following configuration. In addition, reference numerals in parentheses, explanatory texts, step numbers, and the like indicate correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and limit the scope of the present invention in any way. is not.

An acquisition means (100, S2) for acquiring game information (random number) by passing the game ball through a start area provided in the game area in the gaming machine (1);
Special game determination means (100, S4) for determining whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means;
Fluctuation time determining means (100, S58) for determining a symbol fluctuation time (see FIG. 9) based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means;
Symbol variation control means (100, S60, S63) for displaying a variation of the symbol based on the symbol variation time determined by the variation time determining means;
Effect pattern determining means (400, S109, S110) for determining an effect pattern of a notification effect for notifying the determination result by the special game determination means based on the symbol variation time;
A notification effect control means (400, 500, S109, S110) for displaying the notification effect on the image display means (6) based on the effect pattern;
The notification effect control means includes:
In the notification effect, first effect symbol control means (400, 500, FIG. 14, etc.) for causing the image display means to variably display a first effect symbol (decoration symbol) for notifying the determination result by the special game determination means. When,
Second effect symbol control means (400, 500, FIG. 14 etc.) for causing the image display means to variably display a second effect symbol for suggesting an effect pattern of the notification effect during execution of the notification effect.

  The second effect symbol control means may display the second effect symbol in a variably manner when the first effect symbol control means is variably displayed by the first effect symbol control means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that attracts a player and performs a more innovative notice effect.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 4 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100 The figure for demonstrating an example of the process regarding a normal symbol process 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 the example of the variable time table set used in each game state An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing effect control processing performed by the effect control unit 400 An example of a detailed flowchart showing the process of step S110 of the effect control process of FIG. The figure for demonstrating the example of the effect image displayed on the image display part 6 in the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports the result of a special symbol lottery. The figure for explaining the example of the dot design The figure for demonstrating the example of the stop timing of a dot design reel The figure for demonstrating the example of the stop timing of a dot design reel The figure for demonstrating the example of the stop timing of a dot design reel The figure for demonstrating the example which suggests the production | presentation pattern (or / and the decoration stop pattern of a decorative design reel) of an alerting effect by the combination of the stop mode between dot design reels. The figure for demonstrating the example which suggests the production | presentation pattern (or / and the decoration stop pattern of a decorative design reel) of an alerting effect by the combination of the stop mode between dot design reels. The figure for demonstrating the example which suggests the production | presentation pattern (or / and the decoration stop pattern of a decorative design reel) of an alerting effect by the combination of the stop mode between dot design reels.

  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 4 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 a player's operation 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 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 6 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display unit 6 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, the appearance of a character, the appearance of an item, etc. Or a reserved image showing the number of times the special symbol lottery is held. The image display unit 6 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. Furthermore, a movable accessory 7 and a board lamp 8 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 7 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 operation of the player. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light.

  In the game area 20, a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the falling direction of the game ball are arranged. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the gate 25, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24 are arranged on the game board 2 as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery. It is installed. In addition, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 26 through which game balls that have not been won in any of the game areas of the game balls launched into the game area 20 are discharged out of the game area 20. .

  The first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are awarded when a game ball enters, respectively, and a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started. The first start port 21 operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning port 23) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (first special symbol display 4a described later). It is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. Further, the second start opening 22 operates the special electric accessory and / or a predetermined special symbol display device (second special symbol display device 4b described later), and wins related to winning a game ball. The mouth. When the game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol lottery (the open / close lottery of the electric tulip 27 described below) starts. The lottery is not started even if a game ball wins the normal winning opening 24.

  The 2nd starting port 22 is provided in the lower part of the 1st starting port 21, and is equipped with the electric tulip 27 in the vicinity of the entrance of a game ball as an example of a normal electric accessory. The electric tulip 27 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes 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 27 is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start port 22 because the opening width guided to the entrance of the second start port 22 is extremely narrow. On the other hand, the electric tulip 27 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 22 because the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 22 increases when the pair of wings open to the left and right. . When the electric tulip 27 passes through the gate 25 and the normal symbol lottery is won, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.10 seconds) and opens and closes for a specified number of times (for example, once). To do.

  The big winning opening 23 is located at the lower center of the second starting opening 22 and is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The big prize opening 23 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 23 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or a winning of 10 game balls) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

  Further, on the lower right side of the game board 2, a display 4 for displaying the results of the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery described above and the number of reserved items is arranged. Details of the display 4 will be described later.

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, 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 21 and the second start port 22, three prize balls are awarded, and when one game ball is won at the big prize port 23, thirteen prize balls are given to the normal prize slot 24. 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 25, 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 is provided with a handle 31, a lever 32, a stop button 33, a take-out button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, a dish 39, and the like. Yes.

  When the player touches the handle 31 and performs an operation to rotate the lever 32 clockwise, the launching device 211 (100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. The tray 39 (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to protrude in front of the gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores game balls supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize balls are paid out to the plate 39. The game balls stored in the tray 39 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 32.

  The stop button 33 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 31, and even when the player touches the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 in the clockwise direction, the game ball is released by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 34 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 39 is provided, and when the player presses it, the game balls accumulated in the tray 39 are dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 35 and the frame lamp 36 respectively notify the gaming state and situation of the gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 35 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. In addition, the frame lamp 36 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing or a difference in emission color.

  Next, the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display 4 includes a first special symbol display 4a, a second special symbol display 4b, a first special symbol hold indicator 4c, a second special symbol hold indicator 4d, a normal symbol indicator 4e, and a normal symbol indicator 4e. A symbol hold display 4f and a game status display 4g are provided.

  The first special symbol display 4a is displayed with the display symbol varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 21. For example, the first special symbol display 4a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball is won at the first starting port 21, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and then the lottery result is displayed. Further, the second special symbol display 4b is displayed with the display symbols varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 22. For example, the second special symbol display 4b is similarly composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the second starting port 22, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the lottery result is displayed. To do. In the normal symbol display 4e, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 25. For example, the normal symbol display 4e is constituted by an LED display device, and when a game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 4c displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when a game ball wins at the first start port 21. The second special symbol hold indicator 4d displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is held when the game ball wins at the second start port 22. The normal symbol hold display 4f displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held. For example, the first special symbol hold indicator 4c, the second special symbol hold indicator 4d, and the normal symbol hold indicator 4f are each composed of LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of times of hold is displayed according to the lighting mode. The

  The game state display 4g displays the game state (normal state, short time state, etc.) 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 37 and an effect key 38 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 37 is provided on the side of the upper surface of the tray 39 protruding forward of the gaming machine 1. The production key 38 has a center key and four direction keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 39 adjacent to the production button 37. The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 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 37 at a predetermined timing. Further, the player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 6 by operating the four direction keys of the effect key 38. Further, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key of the effect key 38.

  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 tray 39 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. in which the lamp control part 600 which controls the effect by the lamp (frame lamp 36, panel lamp 8) and the movable accessory 7 are arranged. 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 (big hit lottery) when a game ball wins at the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22, 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 27 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. Further, the main control unit 100 executes the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the first start port 21, the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the second start port 22, In addition, the number of execution suspensions of the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 25 is managed, and data related to the number of suspensions is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main controller 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) in which the big winning opening 23 projects and inclines and opens. Control to repeat only 15 times). Further, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 23 opens and closes.

  The main control unit 100 changes the game state in accordance with the progress of the game, and according to the progress of the game, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery, the execution interval of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4) In other words, it may be said that it is a time to stop and display), and the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 27 is changed.

  When a game ball wins the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the big winning port 23, and the normal winning port 24, 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 a number of prize balls. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, 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.

  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, display 4 (first special symbol display 4a, second special symbol display 4b, first special symbol hold indicator 4c, second special symbol hold indicator 4d, normal symbol display 4e, a normal symbol hold display 4f, and a game status display 4g) are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 21 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111 b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 22 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 27 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 114 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 23 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 23 in accordance with 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 24 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of a special symbol lottery started by winning a game ball at the first starting port 21 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a first special symbol lottery) on the first special symbol display 4a. indicate. The main control unit 100 displays on the second special symbol display 4b the result of the special symbol lottery started by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second special symbol lottery). . The main control unit 100 displays the number of times the first special symbol lottery is on hold on the first special symbol hold display 4c. The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings for which the second special symbol lottery is held on the second special symbol holding display 4d. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 25 on the normal symbol display 4e. The main control unit 100 displays the number of times of holding the normal symbol lottery on the normal symbol hold display 4f. Further, the main control unit 100 displays the gaming state at that time on the gaming state display 4g when the gaming machine 1 is turned 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. The RAM 203 is used as a working memory for the CPU 201.

  When the lever 32 is in the neutral position, the lever 32 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the player is rotated clockwise by the player, the lever 32 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 so that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 32 increases. When the signal indicating that the stop button 33 is pressed is output, the launch control unit 200 stops the operation of the launch device 211 firing the game ball.

  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. A 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 37 and the effect key 38, and acquires operation data output from the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 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 and various data. 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 37 or the effect key 38 is pressed 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. 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 6 and the sound output from the speaker 35 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, a decorative symbol image for notifying a player of a special symbol lottery result, a character or item for displaying a notice effect or a pre-read notice effect for the player, etc. , Image data for displaying on the image display unit 6 a reserved image indicating that the special symbol lottery is reserved for the player, various background images, and the like are stored. The ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500 stores various types of sound data such as music and sound output from the speaker 35 in synchronization with the image displayed on the image display unit 6 or independently of the displayed image. It is remembered. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 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. The CPU 501 performs image processing for background image display, decorative symbol image display, character / item display, and the like using the read image data, and performs various processes corresponding to commands sent from the effect control unit 400. Perform production display. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display unit 6. In addition, 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 35.

  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 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the operation of the movable accessory 7. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data. 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 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the emission color based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. The lamp controller 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect controller 400. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. ) Is stored. 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. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 based on the read light emission pattern data. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the effect contents set by the effect 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. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the read operation pattern data.

  Below, the process which the pachinko game machine 1 performs in order to implement | achieve control which performs characteristic operation by this embodiment mentioned later using FIGS. 14-21 is demonstrated.

[Main operation of main control unit]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. The timer interrupt process performed in the main control unit 100 will be described below with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 5 at regular intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 5 and the subsequent steps 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 big hit 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 a type of jackpot (for example, a promiscuous jackpot or a jackpot with a short time) 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. 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 notification 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 in FIG. 8 described later. In the random number update process of step S1, the big hit random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each random number is acquired in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and is used in the special symbol process in step S4 and the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. Note that the counter that performs the processing of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the big hit random number).

  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. 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. If it is determined whether the number is less than the upper limit (for example, 4) and it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit, a gate switch process is performed to obtain a random number used in the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. To do.

  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 4a or the second special symbol display 4b, 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 and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 4e. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of processing related to normal symbol processing. As shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol variation time to be stopped and displayed after variably displaying the normal symbol to 10 seconds in the normal state and to 0.5 seconds in the electric support state. In addition, the CPU 101 sets the probability that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e becomes a predetermined winning symbol (that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) to a low probability (1/10) in the normal state, In the electric support state, it is raised with a high probability (10/10). The gaming state such as the normal state and the electric support state will be described later.

  Next, in step S6, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing in step S4 (when the big win is made), the CPU 101 controls the big prize opening / closing unit 115 to control the big prize opening 23. To perform a predetermined opening / closing operation or to execute a special winning opening process for transmitting various commands related to a so-called big hit game effect or the like to the effect control unit 400. By this process, the big hit game (special game) is progressed, and the player can acquire a prize ball. In addition, the CPU 101 transmits a command indicating the set gaming state to the effect control unit 400. Thereby, the production control unit 400 can recognize the gaming state being set. This special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S7, the CPU 101 performs electric driving when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e 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 27 is executed. At that time, as shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 101 controls to open the electric tulip 27 for a very short period (once for 0.10 seconds) in the normal state, and keeps the electric tulip 27 for a long period (2.00 in the electric support state). Open control for 3 seconds). In addition, when the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be in the open state, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, a second special symbol lottery is performed. Will be.

  Here, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes at least a normal state, an electric support state, and a big hit gaming state. The normal state is a basic normal game state, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a normal low probability (1/300: high probability is 1/30), and the electric tulip 27 is in an open state. It is a gaming state set to be difficult to become. In the electric support state, the execution time of the normal symbol lottery (the open lottery of the electric tulip 27) is typically shortened compared to the normal state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery increases, and the normal symbol lottery is won. In this case, the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be opened for a long time, so that the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long time and the game ball is frequently won at the second starting port 22. That is, the electric support state is a gaming state that is set such that the electric tulip 27 is more likely to be in the open state than in the normal state. The big hit game state is a game state when a big hit game (special game) in which a special symbol lottery is won (hit a big win) and the big prize opening 23 is opened is being executed.

  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 executes various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 by the start opening switch process in step S2, the special symbol process in step S4, the big winning opening process in step S6, the prize ball process in step S8, and the like. Output processing for outputting information necessary for the production control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300 is executed.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 7 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. 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S21, the CPU 101 of the main controller 100 receives a game ball in the first start port 21 based on the presence or 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 obtains 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 each set of the obtained random numbers (game information) Are stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. The random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest stored time each time the value of the holding number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is subtracted by 1 in the process of step S56 in FIG. Deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of the last three steps S24 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It 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 acquires a random number set such as a big hit random number acquired in the latest processing of step S24 and stored in the RAM 103 (that is, a random number set such as a big hit random number for the first special symbol lottery stored most recently. ) And whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery using the jackpot random number is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number or the like matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102 and reach effect Whether or not to execute is determined in advance. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect is determined in advance prior to the processing in steps S57 and S58 of FIG. 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 S27.

  In step S27, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 22 and the second start port switch 111b is turned on based on the presence or absence of a detection signal from the second start port switch 111b. 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. 8 to be described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest storage time. Deleted one by one. 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 processing of the last three steps S30 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It 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 acquires a random number set such as a jackpot random number obtained in the latest processing of step S30 and stored in the RAM 103 (that is, a random number set such as a jackpot random number for the second special symbol lottery stored most recently. ) And whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery using the jackpot random number is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number or the like matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102 and reach effect Whether or not to execute is determined in advance. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect is determined in advance prior to the processing in steps S57 and S58 of FIG. 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. 8 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. 5 will be described below using FIG.

  First, in step S51, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game (a big hit game state) based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically information by a flag). It is determined whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit 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 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 5, 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 symbol change display is being performed by the first special symbol display 4 a or the second special symbol display 4 b. 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 random number set stored in the RAM 103 in step S30 of FIG. 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. 5 (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. Further, at that time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 in 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 big hit determination process for determining whether the special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. Specifically, when the process of step S57 is executed subsequent to the process of step S54, the CPU 101 determines that the big hit random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S54 matches the big win 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 by 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 big hit, which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used for this determination? Based on this, the type of the big hit this time (for example, the probable big hit or the short hit big hit) 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 is controlled in the normal state, TS1 described later with reference to FIG. 9 is set as a variable time table set to be used, and when controlled in the electric support state, FIG. The TS2, which will be described later, is set as a variable time table set to be used.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of a variable time table set used in each gaming state described with reference to FIG. The variation time table set is a table set used to determine a special symbol variation time which is a time from when the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4 until it is stopped and displayed. The gaming machine 1 determines the special symbol variation time for each special symbol lottery using one of the variation time table sets TS1 and TS2 shown in FIG. Here, the special symbol change time is equal to the execution time of the notification effect that notifies the big hit lottery result with the effect. In the following description, the variable time table sets TS1 and TS2 are simply referred to as TS1 and TS2. As shown in FIG. 9 (1), TS1 is a table set used in a normal state, and includes a jackpot variation time table, a reach variation time variation table, and a non-reach variation time table. . The jackpot variation time table is composed of special symbol variation times of “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds”. After winning the special symbol lottery (big hit) and executing the reach effect in the notification effect, it was a big hit It is a table used when notifying this. The probability of using the jackpot variation time table is 1/300, and among these 1/300, the probability of “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. Is done. The reach variation time table for reach is composed of special symbol variation times of “30 seconds”, “60 seconds” and “90 seconds”. The special symbol lottery was lost (lost) and the reach effect was executed in the notification effect. It is a table used when notifying that it has lost later. The probability of using the reach variation time table with reach is 20/300, and among these 1/300, the probability of “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds” are the special symbol change times. As determined. The reach-less variation time table consists of special symbol variation times of “12 seconds”, “10 seconds”, “8 seconds”, and “4 seconds”, and is lost (lost) in the special symbol lottery. It is a table used when notifying that it has lost without executing the reach effect. The probability that the fluctuation time table for non-reach loss will be used is 279/300, and if the total number of holdings of the first and second special symbol lotteries is 0 or 1, “12 seconds” is determined as the special symbol fluctuation time. If this total is 2, “10 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. If this total is 3, “8 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. If this total is 4 or more, “4 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. As described above, the big hit fluctuation time table and the reach-losing fluctuation time table are used when the reach effect is executed in the notification effect, and thus are composed of a relatively long special symbol change time. On the other hand, since the reach-less variation time table is used when the reach effect is not executed in the notification effect, it consists of a relatively short special symbol change time. Become. Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (2), TS2 is a table set used in the electric support state, and for TS1 described above, the fluctuation time table for losing without reach is “12 seconds”, “ It consists of special symbol variation times of “5 seconds”, “4 seconds” and “3 seconds”, and when the total number of holdings of the first and second special symbol lottery is 2, “5 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time When the total is 3, “4 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time, and when the total is 4 or more, “3 seconds” is determined as the special symbol variation time. However, when the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is increased (probably changed) from the normal low probability 1/300 to the high probability 10/300, the probability of using the big hit variation time table is 10/300, and the reach The probability of using the losing variation time table is 1/300. As described above, TS2 used in the electric support state is a table set in which it is easy to determine a special symbol variation time shorter than TS1 used in the normal state. From this, the electric support state can be said to be a gaming state in which the special symbol variation time becomes shorter (shortened) on average than the normal state. Therefore, the electric support state may be referred to as a “short time state”.

  Then, in step S58, when the CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit in the big hit determination process in step S57, the CPU 101 uses the big hit variation time table included in the variable time table set (TS1 or TS2) set as a use target. Based on whether the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process matches a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102 (a predetermined value for determining a fluctuation pattern when the big hit occurs). The variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined.

  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 (the reach at the time of a loss). Whether or not the reach effect is to be executed is determined based on whether or not the predetermined value for execution determination is the same. When the CPU 101 determines to execute the reach effect, the current jackpot determination process uses the reachable loss variation time table included in the variation time table set (TS1 or TS2) set as the use target. Based on whether the variation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used matches a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102 (a predetermined value for determining a variation pattern when a reach effect is executed at the time of a loss). The variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined. On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is not executed, the current big hit determination process is performed using the non-reach loss variation time table included in the change time table set (TS1 or TS2) set as the use target. Whether the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the above matches a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102 (a predetermined value for determining a fluctuation pattern when the reach effect is not executed at the time of a loss), and Based on the holding numbers U1 and U2 stored in the RAM 103, the fluctuation pattern (special symbol fluctuation time) is determined.

  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.

  In step S <b> 59, the CPU 101 generates a notification effect start command including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process of step S <b> 57 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process of step S <b> 58 and sets it in the RAM 103. Here, the notification effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the notification effect by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, and the like. The setting information included in the notification effect start command includes information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery has been executed. This notification 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 4a or the second special symbol display 4b based on the setting information included in the notification 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 notification effect stop command for instructing the end of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S63. The notification 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 special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b 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 big hit is determined in step S57, the information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag) is in a big hit game (a big hit gaming state). And an opening command for instructing the start of the big hit game effect is set in the RAM 103. This opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the big hit game effect is started. Further, the CPU 101 switches the gaming state according to the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates and is stopped and displayed by the processing of steps S60 and S63 (that is, the number of rotations) (that is, the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery and the electric tulip). 27 release settings are switched). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
10 and 11 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the special winning a prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S601, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag). judge. If the determination in step S601 is YES, the process proceeds to step S602. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 602, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a jackpot game opening effect. If the determination in step S602 is YES, the process proceeds to step S603, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S <b> 603, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a set opening time that defines the execution time of the opening effect has elapsed. If the determination in step S603 is YES, the process proceeds to step S604. If the determination is NO, the opening effect has not ended, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 604, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax for the jackpot game and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 for the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds included in the jackpot game (Rmax: “15” in this embodiment) and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 during the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. To do. By the process of step S604, the total number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in the jackpot game, the set ending time that is the time for performing the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game, and the like are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S605.

  In step S <b> 605, the CPU 101 resets the winning number C of game balls to the big winning opening 23 stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S606, the CPU 101 rewrites the round number R of the big hit game stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S <b> 607, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to start the opening control of the special winning opening 23. By this process, the round of the big hit game is started and the opening operation (one opening operation) of the big winning opening 23 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S <b> 608, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game interval. If the determination in step S608 is YES, the process moves to step S609. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S610.

  In step S609, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set interval time during the jackpot game set in the process of step S604 has elapsed from the time when the big prize opening 23 is closed at the end of the previous round during the jackpot game. To do. If the determination in step S609 is YES, it is time to start the next round in the jackpot game, so the process moves to step S605. If this determination is NO, the next round in the jackpot game is started. Since the timing is not reached, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S610, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing a jackpot game ending effect. If the determination in step S610 is YES, the process proceeds to step S619 in FIG. 19, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S611, the CPU 101 determines that the state of the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game round, and based on the presence / absence of the detection signal from the big prize opening switch 114, whether the big prize opening switch 114 is turned on. Determine whether or not. If the determination in step S611 is YES, the process moves to step S612. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S613.

  In step S612, the CPU 101 determines that the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 23 has been detected, and rewrites the winning number C of the game ball stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. By executing the process of step S612 every time the big prize opening switch 114 is turned ON, the total number of game balls (winning number C) won in the big prize opening 23 during one round is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. Go. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S613, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined opening control time has elapsed since the opening control of the special winning opening 23 was started in the process of step S607. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening control time for causing the special winning opening 23 to perform the opening operation 15 times has elapsed (that is, whether or not the opening control of 1R to 15R has ended). If the determination in step S613 is YES, the process moves to step S615. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S614.

  In step S614, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number C of winning game balls in the current round has reached the upper limit number of gaming balls Cmax (“10” in the present embodiment) that defines the timing at which the big winning opening 23 is closed. Determine. If the determination in step S614 is YES, the process proceeds to step S615. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S615, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to end the opening control of the special winning opening 23 started in step S607. In this way, the CPU 101 counts the total number of game balls (winning number C) detected by the big prize opening switch 114 until 29.5 seconds elapse after the big prize opening 23 is opened in each round during the big hit game. ) Has reached 10 (Cmax), or 29.5 seconds have passed without winning 10 game balls since opening the grand prize opening 23, and the big prize opening 23 is closed. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S616.

  In step S616, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax of the big hit game set in the process of step S604. If the determination in step S616 is YES, the process in FIG. 11 proceeds to step S617, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S617 of FIG. 11, the CPU 101 resets the round number R stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S618, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, an ending command that instructs the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S619.

  In step S619, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in step S604 in FIG. 10 has elapsed since the ending command was set in the RAM 103 in step S618. If the determination in step S619 is YES, the process proceeds to step S620. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S620, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot game being executed. Specifically, the CPU 101 cancels the setting information (typically, information based on a flag) indicating that a big hit game stored in the RAM 103 is in progress, and ends the big hit game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S621.

  In step S621, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process. Specifically, when the jackpot game is ended in step S620, the CPU 101 switches the gaming state according to the type of the jackpot of this time (that is, switches the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery and the opening setting of the electric tulip 27). ). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 12, the effect control process performed by the effect control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 12 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during 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 effect control unit 400 described based on the flowchart of FIG. Moreover, in the following description, the description about the big hit game effect etc. 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. 7). If the determination in step S101 is yes, the process proceeds to step S102. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S106.

  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 when it receives the second hold number increase command, the RAM 403 1 is added to the number of reserves for the second special symbol lottery stored in. Further, the CPU 401 extracts pre-determination information included in the hold increase command and stores it in the RAM 403 for each type of hold increase command (first hold increase command or second hold increase command). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the CPU 401 executes a hold display process. Specifically, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display a hold image (not shown) indicating the hold number of the first special symbol lottery on the image display unit 6. Increase display by one. Similarly, when the CPU 401 receives the second hold number increase command, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display the hold image indicating the hold number of the second special symbol lottery on the image display unit 6 by one. As described above, this pending increase command includes pre-determination information indicating the result of the special symbol lottery. Accordingly, in step S103, the CPU 401 executes, based on the prior determination information, for example, a pre-read hold notice effect that changes the hold display mode so as to suggest the expected degree (reliability) of the winning for the special symbol lottery. Also good. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S <b> 104, the CPU 401 determines whether to execute a prefetch notice effect. Here, the pre-reading notice effect is an effect that suggests (expects) that a big hit is notified in a notification effect performed after the notification effect. For example, when the CPU 401 determines whether or not the number of special symbol lotteries held in the RAM 403 is 1 or more and determines that the number is 1 or more, the CPU 401 stores the number in the RAM 403 in the last step S102. Based on the prior determination information, it is determined whether or not to perform the prefetch notice effect. If the determination in step S104 is yes, the process proceeds to step S105. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S105, the CPU 401 determines the content of the prefetch notice effect. For example, the CPU 401 determines the pre-reading notice effect of the content for displaying the specific character image in the notification effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect start command set in step S59 of FIG. 8 has been received. If the determination in step S106 is YES, the process proceeds to step S107. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S107, the CPU 401 analyzes the notification effect start command received in step S106. That is, the setting information included in the notification effect start command is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S108, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect to be executed based on the notification effect start command analyzed in step S107 is the notification effect determined as the execution target of the pre-reading notice effect in step S105. To do. That is, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the current notification effect. If the determination in step S108 is YES, the process proceeds to step S109, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S109, the CPU 401 satisfies a number of notification effects that satisfy the conditions of the setting information acquired in step S107 (a condition for determining whether or not a big hit, a condition for notification effect execution time, a condition for determining whether or not a reach effect is executed, and the like). An effect pattern to be executed by lottery or the like is determined from the effect patterns, and a prefetching notice effect (specific character image) is added, and a notification effect including the prefetching notice effect is instructed to the image sound control unit 500 and executed. To do. Thereafter, the process returns to step S101.

  On the other hand, in step S110, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to determine and execute a notification effect that does not include the pre-reading notice effect. Here, in the notification effect executed in the process of step S110, there is a case where a notice effect by a dot symbol reel, which will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 13 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the process in step S110. Hereinafter, the process of step S110 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S120 of FIG. 13, the CPU 401 sets the conditions of the setting information acquired in step S107 (a condition for determining whether or not a big hit, a condition for notification effect execution time, a condition for determining whether or not a reach effect is executed, and the like). An effect pattern to be executed by lottery or the like is determined from a large number of effect patterns of notification effects to be satisfied. By this process, for example, the decorative pattern reel is in a reach state (see FIG. 16), and then the effect pattern is displayed in which the decorative symbol reel is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating a loss and is notified of the loss in the big hit lottery. In addition, for example, the decorative symbol reel is in the reach state, and thereafter, the effect pattern in which the decorative symbol reel is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the big hit and the big hit is notified is determined. In addition, for example, after the pseudo-ream effect is executed by the decorative symbol reel, the super-reach effect is developed (see FIG. 20), and thereafter, the decorative symbol reel is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the loss and lost in the big hit lottery. The effect pattern to be notified is determined, and, for example, the pseudo-ream effect is developed after the pseudo-reel effect is executed by the decorative symbol reel, and then the decorative symbol reel is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the big hit and the big hit An effect pattern in which is notified is determined. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S121.

  In step S121, the CPU 401 determines by lottery or the like whether or not to execute a notice effect by a dot symbol reel, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. If the determination in step S121 is YES, the process proceeds to step S122. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S127.

  In step S122, the CPU 401 determines the number of dot symbol reels to be displayed in the current notification effect by lottery based on the notification effect pattern determined in step S120. Specifically, the CPU 401 tends to increase the number of dot symbol reels to be displayed as the expectation of jackpot of the effect pattern determined in step S120 (that is, the probability that the jackpot will be notified) is higher. The quantity is determined by lottery or the like with the quantity 3 as the upper limit. Thereby, the big hit expectation degree can be suggested also by the display quantity of the dot symbol reel. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S123.

  In step S123, the CPU 401 determines the display position of the dot pattern symbol reel with the highest expectation degree by lottery or the like. Here, the highest expectation matching dot dot reel (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “real dot symbol reel”) has the highest jackpot expectation among the matching dot dot reels displayed in this announcement production. This is a dot dot design reel with the same content. Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of banana symbol, reach symbol, SP symbol, and heart symbol. For this reason, for example, when a uniform dot symbol reel of banana symbol and a uniform dot symbol reel of reach symbol are displayed (see FIG. 19), the display position of the uniform dot symbol reel of reach symbol as this dot symbol reel is It is decided by lottery. As a result, the display position of the dot symbol reel changes for each notification effect, so that the player always looks at the same position as when the dot symbol reel is always displayed at the same position. It can be avoided that the expected degree of jackpot is recognized. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the CPU 401 determines the display contents of the change and stop of the highest expected degree dot symbol reel whose display position is determined in step S123, based on the effect pattern of the notification effect determined in step S120. For example, as described later with reference to FIG. 16, when an effect pattern in which the decorative symbol reel is in the reach state is determined in the notification effect, the CPU 401 aligns the reach symbols before the decorative symbol reel is in the reach state. The display contents of the dot symbol reel change and stop are determined as the display contents to be stopped and displayed. Further, for example, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, the CPU 401 determines that an effect pattern in which a pseudo-continuous effect is executed on the decorative symbol reel is determined in the notification effect, before the decorative symbol reel reaches the reach state. The display contents of the dot symbol reel change and stop are determined as the display content that is stopped and displayed when the reach symbols are aligned. Further, for example, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, the CPU 401 determines the super-reach effect when an effect pattern that develops into a super-reach effect after the pseudo-ream effect is executed on the decorative symbol reel in the notification effect is determined. The display contents of the change and stop of the dot symbol reel are determined as the display contents to be stopped and displayed at the SP symbol alignment before the start of. In addition, the CPU 401 stops two of the three dot symbol rows at the same dot symbol, sets the dot symbol reel to reach state, and then stops and displays the last dot symbol row at the same dot symbol. In addition, the display content of the dot symbol reel may be determined. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S125, when displaying a plurality of dot symbol reels, the CPU 401 displays the notification effect production pattern determined in step S120 and the display position and display contents of the dot pattern reels having the highest expected degree determined in step S124. Based on this, the display position of other dot symbol reels (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “sub-dot symbol reels”) to be displayed in the current notification effect, and the display contents of fluctuation and stop are determined. For example, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, the CPU 401 displays a decorative symbol at the lower right position of the image display unit 6 when an effect pattern in which a pseudo-ream effect is executed on the decorative symbol reel is determined in the notification effect. It is determined that the sub-dot symbol reel is displayed with the display content that is stopped and displayed at the same banana symbol before the reel re-varies. Further, for example, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, the CPU 401 displays an image display unit when an effect pattern that develops into a super reach effect after the pseudo-ream effect is performed on the decorative symbol reel in the notification effect is determined. 6 is determined so that one sub-dot symbol reel is displayed with a display content that is stopped and displayed when the banana symbol is aligned before the decorative symbol reel re-varies, At the upper left position of 6, the other sub-dot symbol reel is determined to be displayed with the display content that is stopped and displayed at the reach of the reach symbol before the decorative symbol reel reaches the reach state. Here, the CPU 401 determines the display position of the sub-dot symbol reel by lottery or the like.

  Although not shown and described, the CPU 401 may determine a discrete dot symbol reel as the sub-dot symbol reel. In addition, the CPU 401 stops two of the three dot symbol rows at the same dot symbol, sets the sub dot symbol reel to the reach state, and then stops and displays the last dot symbol row at the same dot symbol. In addition, the display content of the sub-dot symbol reel may be determined. Further, when the expectation of jackpot of the effect pattern of the notification effect determined in step S120 is less than or equal to the predetermined value, the CPU 401 sets the two or more dot symbol reels including the dot symbol reel and the sub dot symbol reel to reach state. I do not. Specifically, the CPU 401 does not set two or more dot symbol reels in the reach state when the effect pattern of the notification effect determined in step S120 is not in the reach state but is lost. As a result, it is possible to avoid misunderstanding that a notification effect has been executed in which the player has reached the reach state with two or more dot symbol reels and has reached the reach state with the decorative symbol reels. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute a notification effect (see FIGS. 14 to 21) including a notice effect by the dot symbol reel of the display content determined by the processes in steps S122 to S125. To do. Thereafter, the process returns to step S101 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in step S127, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute a notification effect that does not include the notice effect by the dot symbol reel. Thereafter, the process returns to step S101 in FIG.

  As described with reference to FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of dot symbol reels are displayed in a notification effect to suggest a notification effect effect pattern, first one dot symbol reel (the present dot symbol reel). After the display contents of the change and stop are determined, the display contents of the change and stop of other dot symbol reels (sub-dot symbol reels) are determined. As a result, according to the present embodiment, it is not necessary to store all combinations of display contents of a plurality of dot symbol reels in advance in the ROM 402 or the like and read them out to the RAM 403 or the like. Can be effectively reduced.

  In step S111 in FIG. 12, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect stop command set in the process in step S62 in FIG. 8 has been received. If the determination in step S111 is yes, the process proceeds to step S112. If the determination is no, the process returns to step S101.

  In step S112, the CPU 401 ends the notification effect started to be executed in the process of step S109 or S110, and notifies the result of the special symbol lottery in an effective manner. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the CPU 401 executes a hold number subtraction process. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes the first special symbol lottery as information indicating which one of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery included in the setting information of the notification effect start command is executed. 1 is subtracted from the holding number of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403, and when the second special symbol lottery is executed, the second special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403 is displayed. Subtract 1 from the number of holds. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the CPU 401 executes a hold display process. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes the first special symbol lottery as information indicating which one of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery included in the setting information of the notification effect start command is executed. If this is the case, the image sound control unit 500 is instructed to display the hold image indicating the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery displayed on the image display unit 6 earliest (for example, the variable display of the special symbol is currently being displayed. One reserved image) is digested (deleted). Then, when other reserved images are displayed, the reserved images are sequentially moved. 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 notification effect start command has been executed is that the second special symbol lottery has been executed. In the case of showing, the image sound control unit 500 is instructed to digest (delete) one reserved image indicating the number of the second special symbol lottery that is displayed earliest on the image display unit 6. Then, when other reserved images are displayed, the reserved images are sequentially moved. Thereafter, the process returns to step S101.

[Characteristic operation according to this embodiment]
Next, the characteristic operation according to the present embodiment described with reference to the flowcharts will be specifically described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for describing an example of the effect image displayed on the image display unit 6 in the notification effect for notifying the result of the special symbol lottery. As shown in FIGS. 14 (1) to (3), in the notification effect, one decorative symbol reel 6X is displayed at the center of the screen of the image display unit 6 (hereinafter simply referred to as “image display unit 6”). The As is clear from the processing in steps S59, S60, S62, and S63 in FIG. 8 and the processing in steps S106 and S109 to S112 in FIG. 12, the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display). The timing at which the special symbol is variably displayed on the device 4b) is stopped and synchronized with the timing at which the decorative symbol reel 6X is variably displayed on the image display unit 6 in the notification effect. Around the decorative symbol reel, one to three dot symbol reels (6A, 6B, 6C) smaller than the decorative symbol reel 6X may be displayed. FIG. 14 (1) is an example in which a dot symbol reel 6 A is displayed at the lower right of the image display unit 6, and FIG. 14 (2) is a dot symbol reel 6 A and 6 B at the lower right and upper left of the image display unit 6. FIG. 14 (3) is an example in which dot symbol reels 6A, 6B, and 6C are displayed on the lower right, upper left, and upper right of the image display unit 6, respectively. Here, the decorative symbol reel is displayed by arranging three decorative symbol rows that stop after the decorative symbols representing the numbers “1” to “9” are aligned and fluctuate (circulate). The result of the special symbol lottery is notified by the stop symbol (stop mode). The dot symbol reel is one in which three dot symbol sequences that stop after the dot symbols, which will be described later using FIG. 15 are aligned and fluctuated (circulation movement), are arranged and displayed. ) Suggests the effect pattern of the notification effect (or / and the decorative symbol reel fluctuation stop display pattern). In the drawings subsequent to FIG. 14, the state in which the decorative symbol row and the dot symbol row are variably displayed from the top to the bottom (circular movement display) is indicated by arrows.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of a dot design. As shown in FIG. 15, the dot symbol is a symbol drawn by dots, and the dot symbol includes a banana symbol, a reach symbol, an SP symbol, and a heart symbol. The banana symbol is a banana-shaped dot symbol. When the three banana symbols are stopped and displayed on the dot symbol reel, the decorative symbol string that has stopped (temporarily stopped) on the ornament symbol reel changes again. Execution is suggested. The reach symbol is a dot symbol in the shape of the character “reach”, and three reach symbols are stopped and displayed on the dot symbol reel, which suggests that the reach effect is performed so that the decorative symbol reel is in the reach state. . Here, the reach state is a state in which a predetermined stop mode for notifying that a special symbol lottery has been won (hit a big hit) when the remaining one of the decorative symbol strings on the decorative symbol reel stops at a predetermined symbol. This is a production state in which the player is expected to win the special symbol lottery. Typically, in the reach state, two decorative symbols with the same number are stopped together, and when the other decorative symbol with the same number is stopped, three decorative symbols are stopped together (for example, “777”). It is a state that will be stopped together). The SP symbol is a dot symbol in the shape of the character “SP”, and is executed by developing from a reach state in which the decorative symbol reel expects a big hit when all three SP symbols are stopped and displayed on the dot symbol reel. It is suggested that super reach production (which may be referred to as special reach production) is expected to make a big hit even stronger. The heart symbol is a heart-shaped dot symbol, and the three heart symbols are stopped and displayed on the dot symbol reel, so that the biggest hit is expected in the super reach production (that is, the highest hit expectation degree). The execution of super reach production is suggested. In addition, the possibility of jackpot (the expectation degree of jackpot) when all three are stopped and displayed increases in the order of banana symbol, reach symbol, SP symbol, and heart symbol. In the following, the state in which all three dot symbols are stopped and displayed on the dot symbol reel may be referred to as “alignment”, and the stopped dot symbol reel is referred to as “alignment dot symbol reel”. There is. Further, in the following, a state in which even one of the three dot symbols is not aligned on the dot symbol reel and is stopped and displayed may be referred to as “separated eyes”, and the dot symbol reel in the stopped state is referred to as a “separated dot symbol reel”. There is a case.

  16 to 18 are diagrams for explaining an example of the stop timing of the dot symbol reel.

  First, with reference to FIG. 16, the stop timing when the reach symbol is stopped and displayed on the dot symbol reel at the same time will be described. In the state where the decorative symbol reel 6X and the dot symbol reel 6A are variably displayed as shown in FIG. 16 (1), when the reach symbol is stopped and displayed on the dot symbol reel in a uniform manner, FIG. As shown in FIG. 16 (3), the decorative symbol reel 6X is in the reach state after the dot symbol reel 6A is stopped and displayed by aligning three reach symbols on the dot symbol reel 6A to indicate that the decorative symbol reel 6X is in the reach state. To.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17, the stop timing when the SP symbol is stopped and displayed on the dot symbol reel at the same time will be described. When the SP symbol is stopped and displayed on the dot symbol reel 6A in a state where the decorative symbol reel 6X and the dot symbol reel 6A are variably displayed as shown in FIG. After the decorative symbol reel 6X is in the reach state as shown in FIG. 17, the three SP symbols are aligned on the dot symbol reel 6A and stopped as shown in FIG. It suggests that it will develop from production) to super reach production. Then, a super reach production is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the stop timing in the case where the banana symbol is stopped and displayed on the dot symbol reel at the same time will be described. In the state where the decorative symbol reel 6X and the dot symbol reel 6A are variably displayed as shown in FIG. 18 (1), when the banana symbol is stopped and displayed on the dot symbol reel 6A in a uniform manner, FIG. 18 (2) As shown in FIG. 18 (3), after three dots are aligned on the dot symbol reel 6A and stopped, and it is suggested that the slip effect is executed on the ornament symbol reel 6X, the ornament symbol reel 6X as shown in FIG. The right and left decorative symbol sequences are stopped (more precisely, the right decorative symbol sequence is temporarily stopped), and then the right decorative symbol sequence temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. The smooth production is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the notification effect informing the jackpot lottery result, before reaching reach, three dot symbols are aligned and stopped and the decorative symbol reel is in the reach state. This suggests that after reaching reach, three SP symbols are aligned on the dot symbol reel and stopped and displayed to develop super reach production. As a result, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to effectively suggest the reach establishment at the timing before the reach establishment by stopping the reach at the reach of the dot design reel, and the stop at the SP design alignment of the dot design reel. Can suggest the development of super reach production at the timing after reach establishment. Further, in the present embodiment, in the notification effect, before the slip effect is performed on the decorative symbol reel, three dot banana symbols are aligned on the dot symbol reel and stopped, and the slip effect is executed on the decorative symbol reel. Suggest. Thus, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to effectively suggest the execution of the slip effect at the timing before the execution of the slip effect by the stop of the dot symbol reel at the banana pattern alignment.

  In FIG. 17 (2), the dot symbol reel 6A may stop at the coincidence of the SP symbol at the timing of reach establishment, suggesting the development of super reach production, or the dot symbol reel 6A at an early timing before reach establishment. The design reel 6A may stop at the same time as the SP design and suggest the development of super reach production.

  Here, the stop at the heart symbol alignment of the dot symbol reel is the same as the stop at the SP symbol alignment of the dot symbol reel.

  FIGS. 19-21 is a figure for demonstrating the example which suggests the production | presentation pattern (or / and the decoration stop display pattern of a decoration design reel) of a notification effect by the combination of the stop mode between dot design reels.

  First, in the notification effect of notifying the result of the big hit lottery using FIG. 19, the combination of a dot symbol reel that stops at the same pattern of the banana symbol and a dot symbol reel that stops at the same symbol of the reach symbol, An example suggesting that is executed will be described. Here, the pseudo-continuous effect is an effect (that is, a slip effect) that changes again after the three decorative symbol sequences of the decorative symbol reel 6X temporarily stop (temporarily stop) a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times). This is an effect that is executed and reaches the reach state at least once at the timing immediately before this temporary stop and after the last slip effect. In FIG. 19, a description will be given by taking, as an example, a pseudo-continuous effect that reaches a reach state after performing a sliding effect that once again fluctuates after the three decorative symbol rows of the decorative symbol reel 6X are temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped). First, after the decorative symbol reel 6X and the two dot symbol reels 6A and 6B are variably displayed, the dot symbol reel 6A is stopped and displayed at the same banana symbol as shown in FIG. 19 (1), and the dot symbol reel 6B is displayed. Is stopped and displayed when the reach pattern is aligned, suggesting that the reach effect is executed after the slip effect is executed in the current notification effect. That is, it is suggested that the pseudo continuous effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 19 (2), after all the three decorative symbol sequences on the decorative symbol reel 6X are stopped and displayed (temporary stop display), the three decorative symbol sequences are again displayed as shown in FIG. 19 (3). The slide effect is executed with the variable display. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 19 (4), the decorative symbol reel 6X is in the reach state, and the reach effect is executed. As described above, it is suggested that the pseudo continuous effect including at least one slip effect is executed by the combination of the uniform dot symbol reel 6A of the banana symbol and the uniform dot symbol reel 6B of the reach symbol.

  In the example of FIG. 19, for example, by displaying another banana symbol uniform dot symbol reel 6 </ b> C on the upper right, the slip effect is executed twice in the current notification effect, and then the reach effect is executed once. It may be suggested that the pseudo-continuous effect is performed. In addition, in the example of FIG. 19, another dot pattern symbol reel 6C may be displayed on the upper right. Also, the greater the number of slip effects that are executed in the pseudo-continuous effect, the higher the possibility that the jackpot will be notified in the notification effect in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed (that is, the degree of expectation of the big hit is high).

  Next, in the notification effect of notifying the big hit lottery result using FIG. 20, the dot symbol reel that stops when the banana symbol aligns, the dot symbol reel that stops when the reach symbol aligns, and the SP symbol align An example will be described that suggests that the combination with a dot symbol reel that stops at step 1 will develop into a super reach effect after the pseudo-ream effect. First, after one decorative symbol reel 6X and three dot symbol reels 6A, 6B and 6C are displayed in a variable manner, the dot symbol reel 6A is stopped and displayed at the same banana symbol as shown in FIG. When the dot symbol reel 6B is stopped and displayed at the reach of the reach symbol, and the dot symbol reel 6C is stopped and displayed at the align of the SP symbol, the slip effect is executed in the current notification effect and the reach effect is executed. After that, it is suggested that it will develop into super reach production. That is, it is suggested that the pseudo-ream effect is developed to the super reach effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), after all the three decorative symbol sequences on the decorative symbol reel 6X are stopped and displayed (temporary stop display), the three decorative symbol sequences are again displayed as shown in FIG. 20 (3). The slide effect is executed with the variable display. Then, after the decorative symbol reel 6X is in the reach state as shown in FIG. 20 (4) and the reach effect is executed, the super reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 20 (5). In FIG. 20 (5), as an example, in the super reach effect, the moving image of the hero character is displayed on the image display unit 6, the decorative symbol reel 6X is displayed small in the lower left, and the three dot symbol reels are displayed. It is hidden. As described above, the super-reach effect can be executed after the pseudo-continuous effect by the combination of the banana pattern uniform dot symbol reel, the reach symbol uniform dot symbol reel, and the SP symbol uniform dot symbol reel. It is suggested.

  Note that after the decorative symbol reel 6X is in the reach state and three decorative symbol rows are temporarily stopped as described with reference to FIGS. 19 (2) and 20 (2), FIG. 19 (3) and FIG. As described with reference to 20 (3), the three decorative symbol sequences may be variably displayed again to execute the slip effect. In addition, in the temporary stop state of FIGS. 19 (2) and 20 (2), the central decorative symbol sequence temporarily stops at a specific decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol of the main character) that suggests execution of a pseudo-continuous effect. Later, as shown in FIG. 19 (3) and FIG. 20 (3), the three decorative symbol sequences may be variably displayed again to execute the slip effect. In this case, it is necessary to add a specific design to the decorative design sequence.

  Next, in the notification effect of notifying the big hit lottery result using FIG. 21, the dot symbol reel that stops at the banana symbol alignment, the dot symbol reel that stops at the reach symbol alignment, and the heart symbol alignment. An example will be described that suggests that the combination with a dot symbol reel that stops at step 1 will develop into a romance super reach effect that is a specific super reach effect after execution of the pseudo-ream effect. First, after one decorative symbol reel 6X and three dot symbol reels 6A, 6B and 6C are variably displayed, as shown in FIG. 21 (1), the dot symbol reel 6A is stopped and displayed at the same line of banana symbols. When the dot symbol reel 6B is stopped and displayed at the reach symbol alignment, and the dot symbol reel 6C is stopped and displayed at the heart symbol alignment, the slip effect is executed in the current notification effect and the reach effect is executed. It is suggested that it will develop into romance super reach production after being done. That is, it is suggested that the pseudo-continuous production develops into a romance super reach production. Then, after all the three decorative symbol rows on the decorative symbol reel 6X are stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) as shown in FIG. 21 (2), the three decorative symbol rows are again displayed as shown in FIG. 21 (3). The slide effect is executed with the variable display. Thereafter, after the decorative symbol reel 6X is in the reach state as shown in FIG. 21 (4) and the reach effect is executed, the love super reach effect is executed as shown in FIG. 21 (5). In addition, in FIG. 21 (5), the romance super reach effect by which the moving image of the hero character and the heroine character is displayed on the image display unit 6 is shown as an example. As described above, by combining the banana pattern uniform dot symbol reel, the reach symbol uniform dot symbol reel, and the heart symbol uniform dot symbol reel, the romance super that is a specific super reach effect after the pseudo-continuous effect It is suggested that reach production is executed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the notification effect for notifying the jackpot lottery result with the effect, in addition to the display of the decorative symbol reel for notifying the jackpot lottery result, the effect pattern of the notification effect It is possible to execute a very novel notice effect that displays a dot symbol reel indicating (or / and a decorative symbol reel fluctuation stop display pattern). From this, when the notice effect by the dot symbol reel is executed, the player enjoys the notification effect by paying attention to the decorative symbol reel and the dot symbol reel having a display mode similar to the decorative symbol reel. It becomes. Further, as described above, according to the present embodiment, a notification effect effect pattern (or / and a decorative symbol reel fluctuation stop display pattern) is suggested by a combination of a plurality of uniform dot symbol reels. Therefore, when a notice effect is performed by a plurality of dot symbol reels, the player determines whether or not the dot symbol reels are aligned, and the dot dot reels are aligned. If this happens, watch the combination and enjoy trying to know the possibility that the big hit will be notified in this notification production (expected degree of big hit). For example, as described with reference to FIG. 19, the slip effect is performed once, and the reach state is simply reached, as described with reference to FIG. Since the expectation degree of the big hit is higher, the player enjoys paying attention to the combination between the plurality of uniform dot symbol reels. Further, for example, in the case of FIG. 19, the expectation degree of big hit is higher in the case of the super reach effect after the slip effect is executed twice in the case of FIG. 20 than in the reach state after the slip effect is executed twice in FIG. 19. Since it is expensive, the player enjoys paying attention to the combination between a plurality of uniform dot symbol reels. As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that attracts a player and performs a very innovative notice effect.

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In the above-described embodiment, the notification effect by the dot symbol reel has been described as suggesting the notification effect pattern (or / and the decorative symbol reel variation stop display pattern). That is, the description has been made assuming that the notice by the dot symbol reel may be missed. However, there may be no case where the notice by the dot symbol reel is lost. In other words, the notification effect production pattern (or / and the decorative design reel fluctuation stop display pattern) may be notified by the notice design effect by the dot symbol reel.

  Further, although not specifically described in the above-described embodiment, in the notice effect by a plurality of dot symbol reels, there may be cases where all are dot dot symbol reels.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect by the dot symbol reel has been described as the “notice effect”. However, the effect by the dot symbol reel may be further executed as the “prefetching notice effect”. In this case, the content of the pre-reading notice effect by the dot symbol reel is determined and executed in the process of step S109 of FIG.

  In the above-described embodiment, the one to three dot symbol reels 6A, 6B, and 6C in the notice effect by the dot symbol reel may be changed at the same time, the reach timing, the change stop timing, and the like. And may be different.

  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 4 ... Display 5 ... Frame member 6 ... Image display part 6A, 6B, 6C ... Dot design reel 6X ... Decoration design reel 7 ... Movable accessory 8 ... Board lamp 20 ... Game area 21 ... 1st starting port 22 ... 2nd starting port 23 ... Grand prize opening 24 ... Regular winning port 25 ... Gate 26 ... Discharge port 27 ... Electric tulip 31 ... Handle 32 ... Lever 33 ... Stop button 34 ... Eject button 35 ... Speaker 36 ... Frame lamp 37 ... production button 38 ... production key 39 ... plate 43 ... lock unit 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 ... Ramp control unit TS1, TS2 ... Variation time table set

Claims (2)

An acquisition means for acquiring game information by passing a game ball through a start area provided in the game area;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means;
Based on the game information acquired by the acquisition unit, a variation time determination unit that determines a symbol variation time;
A symbol variation control unit that displays a variation of the symbol based on the determination result of the special game determination unit and the symbol variation time determined by the variation time determination unit;
Based on the determination result of the special game determination means and the symbol variation time, the effect pattern determination means for determining the effect pattern of the notification effect for notifying the determination result by the special game determination means;
Based on the effect pattern, the notification effect control means for displaying the notification effect on the image display means,
The notification effect control means includes:
In the notification effect, a first effect symbol control means for variably displaying the first effect symbol for notifying the determination result by the special game determination means on the image display means;
A gaming machine comprising: second effect symbol control means for variably displaying on the image display means a second effect symbol for suggesting the effect pattern of the notification effect during execution of the notification effect.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second effect symbol control means causes the second effect symbol to be variably displayed when the first effect symbol control means is variably displayed.

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