JP2015107431A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing a ready-to-win performance that is more innovative and can further arouse player's interest.SOLUTION: A game machine (1) stores the number of variation times stopped by variation of a special pattern, namely rotational speed, in storage means (403). The game machine selects a specific performance pattern (a performance pattern B shown in Fig. 14) from among a plurality of performance patterns with a predetermined probability, on the basis of determined variation time, and changes the probability for selecting the specific performance pattern according to the rotational speed.

Description

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

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, whether or not to execute a special game (whether it is a big hit) based on determination information (random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the starting port It is known that a lottery is performed and various effects suggesting the lottery result are performed on the display screen in accordance with the change display of the special symbol indicating the lottery result.

  As the effect, an effect using a decorative symbol that is displayed in a variable manner in many cases is often performed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol. Specifically, after the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner and the remaining one of the decorative symbols is aligned, a big hit (so-called reach state) is achieved, and then an effect (so-called reach production) that expects a big hit is performed. In many cases (for example, refer to Non-Patent Document 1), when a big hit is made, there is often a big hit effect that makes the player entertain during the big hit.

“Pachinko winning guide”, Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., April 15, 2012 issue, April 15, 2012, pages 6-7, CR KODA KUMI “Reach production”

  There are many gaming machines that have various effects as the above-mentioned reach effects and jackpot effects, and the effects in the game machines are one of the important factors that attract the interest of the players. It is one of the elements that influences. For this reason, there is a demand for a production that is more innovative and can attract the player's interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a main object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can execute an effect that is more novel and can attract the player's interest.

  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.

  Whether the gaming machine (1) according to the present embodiment performs a special game based on the determination information acquisition means (100) that acquires the determination information when the start condition is satisfied, and the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means. Based on the determination result by the special game determination means (100) for determining whether or not and the special game determination means, the symbol display means (4) displays the symbol variably and then stops and displays the symbol indicating the determination result Based on the determination result by the display control means (100) and the special game determination means, the variation time determining means (100) for determining the symbol variation time for variably displaying the symbol, and the number of times the symbol is varied and stopped and displayed Based on one specific symbol variation time determined by the storage control means (400) and the variation time determination means. Specific demonstration pattern (e.g. effect pattern B shown in FIG. 14) a selectable effect pattern selection means from among the turn and a (400). Then, when the specific symbol variation time is determined, the effect pattern selection means changes the probability of selecting the specific effect pattern according to the number of changes stored in the storage means.

  The effect pattern selection means may increase the probability of selecting a specific effect pattern as the number of fluctuations increases.

  Moreover, based on the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means, a notification effect control means (400) for executing a predetermined effect while variably displaying a plurality of decorative symbols (DI) on the effect display means (6). You may prepare. At this time, the effect pattern selection means can select a specific effect pattern when it is determined by the special game determination means that a special game is to be performed, and the notification effect control means can select a specific effect pattern by the effect pattern selection means. When selected, a full rotation effect is executed in which a predetermined effect is executed while changing a plurality of decorative symbols in a synchronized state with a predetermined symbol.

  If the special game determining means determines that a special game is to be played, the big hit game executing means (100) for executing the big hit game and the effect display means for notifying that the big hit game is being played are displayed on the effect display means. And a jackpot game effect control means (400) for executing. At this time, when the full rotation effect is executed by the notification effect control means, the big hit game effect control means executes a continuous effect that continues as a series of predetermined effects in the full rotation effect as the big hit game effect.

  The storage means may be a volatile memory that loses the stored contents when the supply of power is cut off.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can perform the production which is more novel and can attract a player's interest more can be provided.

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 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. 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 timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400 An example of a detailed flowchart showing command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing the notification effect execution process in step S115 of FIG. Example of normal performance table and special performance table at the time of big hit Figure showing time-series examples of jackpot notification effects and jackpot game effects Example of effects executed in time series shown in (1) of FIG. Example of effects executed in time series shown in (2) of FIG.

  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 special symbol lottery result, an image of a character or item for displaying a notice effect or a pre-read notice effect, a special symbol lottery The image data for displaying on the image display unit 6 a reserved image indicating that the image is held, 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.

  Hereinafter, a processing flow executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 that realizes a “characteristic operation according to the present embodiment” which will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 13 to 21 will be described.

[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 S407 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 (variation effect) executed in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol. The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are used in the process of step S408 in FIG. 7 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. The stop symbol display process showing the lottery result of the above and the special symbol process for transmitting various commands to the effect control unit 400 are 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. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol change time to be stopped and displayed after the normal symbol is variably displayed 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). In the electric support state, the number of reserved special symbol lots is larger than that in the normal state, and the variation time of the special symbol is shortened. Therefore, the electric support state may be referred to as a short-time state.

  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. The player performs a predetermined opening / closing operation, and executes a big prize opening process for transmitting various commands related to the so-called big hit game effect to the effect control unit 400. By this processing, the big hit game (special game) is progressed, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. This special winning opening process will be described later in detail 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, the CPU 101 controls the opening of the electric tulip 27 for a very short period (once for 0.10 seconds) in the normal state, and controls the opening of the electric tulip 27 for a long period (three times for 2.00 seconds) in the electric support state. To do. 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, a probability change 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 probability variation state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a high probability (1/30: low probability is 1/300). Note that there are cases where the electric support state and the probability change state coexist, and this coexisting state is referred to as an electric support probability change state (or time-short probability change 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. 6 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 S201, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 receives a game ball in the first start port 21 based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the first start port switch 111a, and the first start port switch 111a is turned on. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S201 is YES, the process proceeds to step S202. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S 202, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax 1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol lottery number from the ROM 102, and the first special symbol lottery number U 1 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit value. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax1. If the determination in step S202 is YES, the process proceeds to step S203, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S <b> 203, 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 S204.

  In step S204, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery and the like, and each set of random numbers acquired (game information) Are stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. It should be noted that each time the value of the first special symbol lottery holding number U1 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S406 of FIG. 7 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. 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 S204 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, 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 processing of the latest step S204 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, reach It is determined in advance whether or not to execute the production. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect and the hold change notice effect is determined in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S <b> 206, 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 S205. In addition, the 1st reservation number increase command containing this prior determination information is output by the output process of step S9 of FIG. 5, and the lottery result with respect to the holding | maintenance of the 1st special symbol lottery becomes the symbol in the 1st special symbol lottery. The main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 before the change starts. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, 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 / absence of a detection signal from the second start port switch 111b. To do. If the determination in step S207 is YES, the process proceeds to step S208. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 208, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 2 of the second special symbol lottery holding number from the ROM 102 (“4” in the present embodiment), and the second special symbol lottery holding 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 S208 is YES, the process proceeds to step S209. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S209, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, 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 second special symbol lottery, etc. 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 S404 of FIG. 7 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 S210 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S211.

  In step S211, 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 process of the latest step S210 and stored in the RAM 103 (that is, a random number set such as a big hit 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, reach It is determined in advance whether or not to execute the production. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect and the hold change notice effect is determined in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S <b> 212, the CPU 101 sets a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. 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 S211. It should be noted that the second reserved number increase command including this pre-determination information is output by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, so that the lottery result for the second special symbol lottery is the symbol in the second special symbol lottery. The main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 before the change starts. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 7 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. Below, the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 5 is demonstrated using FIG.

  First, in step S401, 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 S401 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 S402.

  In step S402, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol change display is being performed by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b. If the determination in step S402 is yes, the process proceeds to step S411. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, 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 S403 is YES, the process proceeds to step S404. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S <b> 404, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At this time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 and acquired in step S210 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

  On the other hand, in step S405, 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 S405 is YES, the process proceeds to step S406. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S415 assuming that there is no special symbol lottery to be executed.

  In step S <b> 406, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U <b> 1 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 acquired in step S204 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

  The second special symbol lottery is executed in preference to the first special symbol lottery by the processing of steps S403 to S406 described above.

  In step S407, the CPU 101 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the special symbol lottery is a big win or a loss. Specifically, when executing the process of step S407 following the process of step S404, the CPU 101 matches the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S404 with the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss is determined based on whether or not to do so. On the other hand, when executing the process of step S407 following the process of step S406, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S406 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 S408.

  In step S408, the CPU 101 executes variation pattern selection processing. Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit in the big hit determination process of step S407, the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in this big hit determination process is a predetermined value (stored in the ROM 102). A variation pattern (a variation time of a special symbol: the execution time of a notification effect) is determined based on which one of the predetermined values for determining a variation pattern when a big hit occurs). In this embodiment, as an example, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, a reach effect is always performed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that a loss has occurred in the jackpot determination process in step S407, the reach random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process is a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102 (reach at the time of a loss) It is determined whether or not the reach effect is to be executed based on which one of the predetermined values for execution determination matches. If the CPU 101 determines to execute the reach effect, the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the current jackpot determination process is stored in the ROM 102 (the reach effect is executed when lost). The variation pattern (variation time) is determined based on which one of the predetermined values for determining the variation pattern in the case of matching. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines not to execute the reach effect, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern (variation time) based on the holding numbers U1 and U2 stored in the RAM 103.

  Information on the variation pattern determined as described above and information indicating whether or not to execute reach production are set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S409.

  In step S409, the CPU 101 generates a notification effect start command including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process in step S407 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process in step S408, and sets the notification effect start command 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 S410.

  In step S410, 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 S409. Start displaying. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S411.

  In step S411, 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 S408 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in step S410. If the determination in step S411 is YES, the process proceeds to step S412. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 412, the CPU 101 sets a notification effect stop command 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 S413. Note that the notification effect stop command set in step S412 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S413, 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 S410 and displays the stopped symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S414, the CPU 101 executes a stop process. Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines that the big hit is determined in step S407, the information stored in the RAM 103 (typically information based on a flag) is in the big hit game (the big hit game 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 S410 and S413 (that is, the number of rotations) (that is, the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery or the electric A game state notification command indicating the game state after switching is set in the RAM 103 by switching the opening setting of the tulip 27. This gaming state notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the effect can be switched (for example, switching from the effect mode in the short time state to the effect mode in the normal state). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

  In step S415, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to shift to a customer waiting effect (demonstration effect). For example, the CPU 101 waits for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) after the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display 4b) is finished in a state where the special symbol lottery is not suspended. When the time has elapsed, it is determined that the game by the player has been interrupted or ended, and it is determined to shift to the customer waiting effect. The customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect of displaying video related to content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 on the image display unit 6, or a predetermined effect (for example, executed during the game) This is an effect of displaying a part of the reach effect) on the image display unit 6. If the determination in step S415 is yes, the process proceeds to step S416. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S417.

  In step S <b> 416, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting effect start command for instructing the start of the customer waiting effect in the RAM 103. This customer waiting effect start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the customer waiting effect is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S417.

  In step S417, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the customer waiting effect. For example, the CPU 101 receives a prize at the first start port 21 (or the second start port 22) during execution of the customer waiting effect and uses the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display 4b). When the variation display of the special symbol is started, it is determined that the game by the player has been resumed (or started), and the customer waiting effect is determined to end. If the determination in step S417 is YES, the process proceeds to step S418, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 418, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting effect end command for instructing the end of the customer waiting effect in the RAM 103. This customer waiting effect end command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the customer waiting effect is ended. Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
8 and 9 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 S609.

  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 S <b> 606, the CPU 101 updates 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 processing, a big hit game round (round game) is started and the opening operation (one opening operation) of the big winning opening 23 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S <b> 608, the CPU 101 sets a round start notification command for notifying a round start (round game start) in the RAM 103. This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the round effect is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S609, 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 S609 is yes, the process proceeds to step S610. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S610, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set interval time in the jackpot game set in the process in step S604 has elapsed since the big winning opening 23 was closed at the end of the previous round in the jackpot game. To do. If the determination in step S610 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 S <b> 611, the CPU 101 determines whether the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing the jackpot game ending effect based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S611 is YES, the process proceeds to step S621 in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S612.

  In step S612, 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 a 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 S612 is YES, the process moves to step S613. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S614.

  In step S <b> 613, the CPU 101 determines that a winning of game balls to the big winning opening 23 has been detected, and updates the winning number C of game balls stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. By executing the process of step S613 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 S614.

  In step S614, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a specified opening control time (29.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the opening control of the special winning opening 23 was started in the process of step S607. If the determination in step S614 is yes, the process moves to step S616. If the determination is no, the process moves to step S615.

  In step S615, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number C of winning game balls in the current round has reached an 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 S615 is YES, the process proceeds to step S616, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S616, 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 S617.

  In step S617, the CPU 101 sets a round end notification command for notifying the end of round (round game end) in the RAM 103. This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the round effect is ended. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S618, 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 S618 is YES, the process proceeds to step S619 in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S619 in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 resets the number of rounds R stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S620.

  In step S620, the CPU 101 sets an ending command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game in the RAM 103. 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 S621.

  In step S621, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S604 in FIG. 8 has elapsed since the ending command was set in the RAM 103 in step S620. If the determination in step S621 is YES, the process proceeds to step S622. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S622, 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 S623.

  In step S623, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process. Specifically, when the jackpot game is ended in step S622, 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.

  In step S624, the CPU 101 sets a gaming state notification command indicating the gaming state after switching by the processing in step S623 in the RAM 103. This gaming state notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the effect can be switched (for example, switching from the big hit game effect to the effect of the short-time probability changing state). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 10, the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 10 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. In addition, the process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 demonstrated based on the flowchart after FIG. 10 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in ROM402.

  First, in step S11, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 receives various commands output from the main control unit 100 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, sets the effect contents according to the received command, Command reception processing for setting various commands in the RAM 403 for instructing the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to execute the effect of the set effect content is executed. This command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S <b> 12, the CPU 401 sets the content of the effect according to the operation input signal output from the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 by the player's operation, and the effect of the set content is set in the image sound control unit 500. And the effect input control process which sets the various commands for instructing execution to the lamp controller 600 in the RAM 403 is executed. For example, when a player operates the effect button 37 and outputs an operation input signal during a predetermined operation input valid period, the CPU 401 performs a predetermined effect (such as an effect of displaying a notice image suggesting the possibility of a big hit). Is set and the command is set in the RAM 403.

  Next, in step S13, the CPU 401 executes output processing for outputting various commands set in the RAM 403 in the processing of steps S11 and S12 to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600. By this process, various effects determined to be executed in the processes of steps S11 and S12 are executed by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8, and the like by the execution control of the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600. It will be.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 11 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 11, the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. 10 will be described.

  First, in step S111, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether a hold increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) is received from the main control unit 100 (FIG. 6). (See steps S206 and S212). If the determination in step S111 is YES, the process proceeds to step S112. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S112, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 in response to the hold increase command received in the process of step S111, and displays a hold image additional display process indicating the hold of the special symbol lottery on the image display unit 6. Then, the hold image display process for changing the hold image to the prefetch display mode is performed. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. In addition, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the RAM 403 causes the RAM 403 to store one piece of data (hold data) indicating the hold of the first special symbol lottery in time series, while the second hold number When the increase command is received, the RAM 403 stores one piece of data (holding data) indicating the holding of the second special symbol lottery in time series order. At that time, the CPU 401 extracts pre-determination information included in the hold increase command, includes it in the above-described hold data, and stores it in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the CPU 401 performs a prefetch notice effect setting process. Specifically, when the number of reserved special symbol lotteries (the number of reserved data) stored in the RAM 403 is 1 or more, the CPU 401 uses the pre-reading notice effect based on the previous determination information stored in the RAM 403 most recently. Is determined by lottery or the like. If it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the CPU 401 performs a pre-reading notice to be executed by lottery or the like from a number of pre-reading notice effect patterns that satisfy the conditions of the prior determination information (such as the condition of whether or not a big hit) Set the contents of the production. That is, as the pre-reading notice effect, what kind of notice effect is to be performed for each variation effect is set. Note that the pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit over a plurality of notification effects, for example. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect start command set in step S409 of FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S114 is YES, the process proceeds to step S115, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S115, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like according to the notification effect start command received in the process of step S114, and performs notification effect execution processing for starting the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like. Do. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. This notification effect execution process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect stop command set in the process of step S412 in FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S116 is YES, the process proceeds to step S117, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S117, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the notification effect started to be executed in the process of step S115, and finally stops all the decorative symbols that have been variably displayed (confirmed). Stop the display) and inform the effect of the special symbol lottery. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S118, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the gaming state notification command set in the stopping process in step S414 in FIG. 7 or the process in step S624 in FIG. 9 has been received. If the determination in step S118 is yes, the process proceeds to step S119. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  In step S119, the CPU 401 performs an effect state setting process. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to set the notification effect to be executed in the effect state corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state notification command received in step S118. For example, if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state notification command received in step S118 is a short-time probability variation state, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to set the background image of the notification effect to red, and step S118. When the gaming state indicated by the gaming state notification command received in is a normal state, the image sound control unit 500 or the like is instructed to set the background image of the notification effect to blue. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S120, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the opening command set in the stopping process in step S414 of FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S120 is yes, the process proceeds to step S121. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S121, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to start the opening effect of the big hit game effect. That is, the big hit game effect is started. Here, the opening effect is an effect for notifying the start of the big hit game, and is typically an image effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the big prize opening 23. In the present embodiment, a plurality of effect patterns are prepared as the effect patterns of the opening effect, but may be selected in association with the effect pattern of the jackpot notification effect. Specifically, when the CPU 401 executes the jackpot effect based on the effect pattern B of the all-rotation effect (see FIG. 14 described later) in the notification effect execution process of step S115, the effect of the opening effect that is executed subsequently. As the pattern, an effect pattern (special opening effect pattern) of the opening effect that continues in series with this all-rotation effect is selected. Further, an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round start notification command set in the process of step S608 in FIG. 8 has been received. If the determination in step S122 is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S123, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to start a round effect of the big hit game effect. Here, the round effect is an effect executed during a round game of the big hit game, for example, an effect by an image or the like in which the main character is fighting an enemy character. In this embodiment, a plurality of effect patterns are prepared as the effect patterns of the round effect, but may be selected in association with the effect pattern of the opening effect. Specifically, when the opening effect based on the above-described special opening effect pattern is executed in the opening effect start process in step S121, the CPU 401 sets the opening effect and the series as the effect pattern of the round effect to be executed subsequently. A round production pattern (special round production pattern) is selected. Therefore, when the big hit effect based on the effect pattern B of the full rotation effect (see FIG. 14 described later) is executed, a series of continuous effects that continue over the full rotation effect, the opening effect, and the round effect are executed. Is done. Further, an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round end notification command set in the process of step S617 in FIG. 8 has been received. If the determination in step S124 is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S125, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the round effect of the big hit game effect. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the ending command set in the process of step S620 in FIG. 9 has been received. If the determination in step S126 is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S127, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to start the ending effect of the big hit game effect. That is, the jackpot game effect is ended. Here, the ending effect is an effect of notifying the end of the big hit game, and is typically an effect of displaying the mark of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 1. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect start command set in the process of step S416 in FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S128 is YES, the process proceeds to step S129, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S129, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to start a customer waiting effect. As already described, the customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect in which a video related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the image display unit 6, for example, a predetermined execution executed during the game This is an effect of displaying a part of the effect (for example, reach effect) on the image display unit 6. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S130, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect end command set in the process of step S418 in FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S130 is yes, the process proceeds to step S131. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  In step S131, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the customer waiting effect started in the process of step S129. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

[Notification effect execution processing]
FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart illustrating an example of the notification effect execution process in step S115 of FIG. Below, with reference to FIG. 13, the notification effect execution process of step S115 of FIG. 11 is demonstrated.

  First, in step S701, the CPU 401 determines whether or not it is immediately after the big hit game. Specifically, immediately after it is determined by the determination processing in step S118 of FIG. 11 that the CPU 401 has received a gaming state notification command for notifying the gaming state (normal state or probability change state) after the big hit gaming state has ended. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S701 is YES, the process proceeds to step S702. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S702, the CPU 401 resets the value of the rotation speed C stored in the RAM 403 to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S703. Here, the rotation speed C indicates the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates and is stopped and displayed, and is reset every time a big hit game is executed. Further, since the rotation speed C is stored in the RAM 403 which is a volatile memory capable of holding information by supplying power to the gaming machine 1, when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off, the stored information (that is, rotation) is stored. The number C) is lost. Therefore, the next time the gaming machine 1 is powered on, the value of the rotational speed C is reset to the initial value “0”. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the value of the rotation speed C is reset to “0” after the gaming machine 1 is turned on or when the big hit game is finished. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S <b> 703, the CPU 401 adds “1” to the value of the rotation speed C stored in the RAM 403 and updates it. That is, by this process, every time the notification effect execution process is executed, the rotation speed C is incremented by “1” and updated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S <b> 704, the CPU 401 determines whether the rotation speed C is equal to or greater than a predetermined value C <b> 0 (for example, 700) stored in the ROM 402. If the determination in step S704 is yes, the process proceeds to step S705. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S705, the CPU 401 determines an effect pattern with reference to the special effect table. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes the setting information conditions (the condition of whether or not the big hit, the condition of the notification effect execution time, and the reach effect are included) included in the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. Based on the above-mentioned conditions, etc., the corresponding special effect table is referred to, and one effect pattern is determined from the special effect table by lottery or the like. The special effect table will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S706, the CPU 401 determines an effect pattern with reference to the normal effect table. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes the setting information conditions (the condition of whether or not the big hit, the condition of the notification effect execution time, and the reach effect are included) included in the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. Based on the above condition etc.), the corresponding normal effect table is referred to, and one effect pattern is determined from the normal effect table by lottery or the like. The normal performance table will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S707, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to execute an effect based on the effect pattern determined in step S705 or step S706. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes a decorative symbol variation display, a reach effect, and the like. An example of this effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. An instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Then, the notification effect execution process ends.

  As can be seen from the notification effect execution process described above, in the present embodiment, when determining the effect pattern depending on whether the number of rotations after the big hit game (or after the power is turned on) is greater than a predetermined number C0 (700 times). The production table to be referred to is different. For this reason, the probability that a specific production pattern is selected differs depending on the number of rotations. Hereinafter, a normal effect table and a special effect table set to vary the probability that a specific effect pattern is selected will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  First, an example of the normal performance table will be described with reference to (1) of FIG. (1) of FIG. 14 shows an example of a table referred to when the notification effect start command is a specific command (command A) in the normal effect table. Specifically, the notification effect start command includes different setting information conditions for each command, but the setting information condition included in the command A is “big hit” and the notification effect execution time condition. Is the condition of “60 seconds” (hereinafter, the condition of the setting information included in the command A may be referred to as “long variation big hit”). Then, based on the condition of the setting information included in this command A, the table (1) of FIG. In this embodiment, when the variation time is a long variation (60 seconds), the reach effect is always executed.

  14 is a reference table including a plurality of production patterns associated with production random numbers, and the number of rotations after the big game (or after power-on) is a predetermined number. When the specific command A is received as the notification effect start command when the number is less than (700 times) (more specifically, based on the condition of “long fluctuation big hit” of the command A), is there.

  In the regular effect table for long fluctuation jackpots, a plurality of effect patterns to be executed at the time of the jackpot are set in association with the effect random numbers. Specifically, among the effect random numbers “1 to 20”, an effect pattern A1 in which a reach effect with a reliability “high” is executed is set as an effect corresponding to “1 to 10”. For this reason, the probability that this production pattern A1 is selected is 50%. In addition, among the effect random numbers “1-20”, an effect pattern A2 in which a reach effect with a reliability of “medium” is executed is set as an effect corresponding to “11-16”. For this reason, the probability that this production pattern A2 is selected is 30%. In addition, among the effect random numbers “1-20”, an effect pattern A3 in which a reach effect with a reliability of “low” is executed is set as an effect corresponding to “17-19”. For this reason, the probability that this production pattern A3 is selected is 15%. In addition, among the effect random numbers “1 to 20”, the effect pattern B in which the full rotation effect is executed is set as the effect corresponding to “20”. For this reason, the probability that this production pattern B is selected is 5%.

  The reliability of the reach effect described above indicates the possibility of a big hit when the reach effect is executed. Specifically, the reach effect with the reliability “high” is a loss effect (the condition of the setting information included in the notification effect start command is “losing” and the condition of the notification effect execution time is “60 seconds”). ), The probability of being selected is set to be low, so that when the effect is executed, the probability of being a big hit is high (that is, the reliability is high). On the other hand, since the reach effect with the reliability “low” is an effect set with a high probability of being selected at the time of losing, the probability of being a big hit becomes low when the effect is executed (that is, the reliability is low). . In addition, since the reach effect with the reliability “medium” has a medium probability of being selected at the time of losing, the probability of being a big hit when the effect is executed is also medium (that is, the reliability is medium). .

  By the way, the full rotation effect that is executed when the effect pattern B is selected is an effect that is not selected at the time of loss. In other words, when the full rotation effect is executed, it is an effect that will always be a big hit. For this reason, it can be said that it is a delight for the player, but in the normal effect table with a long variation big hit, the probability of being selected is as low as 5%. By setting, the appearance frequency is lowered, and the exhilaration feeling when it appears is further enhanced. Details of the full rotation effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. 15 and 17.

  Next, an example of the special effect table will be described with reference to (2) of FIG. (2) of FIG. 14 shows an example of a table referred to when the notification effect start command is a specific command (command A) in the special effect table. Specifically, as described above, the condition of the setting information included in the command A that is the notification effect start command is “long variation big hit”. Based on the condition of the setting information included in the command A, FIG. The table shown in (2) (special effect table for long fluctuation big hit) is referred to.

  The special effect table for long fluctuation jackpot shown in (2) of FIG. 14 is a reference table including a plurality of effect patterns associated with effect random numbers, and the number of rotations after the jackpot game (or after power-on) is a predetermined number. (700 times) In the table described above, when a specific command A is received as a notification effect start command (more specifically, based on a condition of “long fluctuation big hit” of command A), is there.

  In the special effect table for long fluctuation jackpots, a plurality of effect patterns to be executed in the event of a big hit are set in association with the effect random numbers. Specifically, among the effect random numbers “1 to 20”, an effect pattern A1 in which a reach effect with a reliability “high” is executed is set as an effect corresponding to “1 to 10”. For this reason, the probability that this production pattern A1 is selected is 50%. In addition, among the effect random numbers “1-20”, an effect pattern A2 in which a reach effect with a reliability of “medium” is executed is set as an effect corresponding to “11-13”. For this reason, the probability that this production pattern A2 is selected is 15%. In addition, among the effect random numbers “1 to 20”, an effect pattern A3 in which a reach effect with a reliability of “low” is executed is set as an effect corresponding to “17”. For this reason, the probability that this production pattern A3 is selected is 5%. Further, among the effect random numbers “1-20”, an effect pattern B in which a full rotation effect is executed is set as an effect corresponding to “14-16, 18-20”. For this reason, the probability that this production pattern B is selected is 30%.

  As described above, when the notification effect start command is the command A (in the case of “long fluctuation big hit”), the types of effect patterns that can be selected in the normal effect table and the special effect table are the same. In the special effect table for long fluctuation jackpots, the probability that a specific effect pattern (effect pattern B) is selected is higher than in the normal effect table for long fluctuation jackpots. In other words, when the special effect table for long fluctuation big hit is referred to, the player has a higher probability of selecting the full rotation effect that is a delight effect. Whether to refer to the special performance table for the long fluctuation big hit or the normal production table for the long fluctuation big hit depends on the number of revolutions after the big hit game (or after the power is turned on). As the number of rotations increases (becomes 700 times or more), the normal effect table for long fluctuation big hit comes to be referred to. Specifically, when the notification effect start command is command A (more specifically, the condition of the setting information included in command A is “long variation big hit”), for example, the effect random number “15” is determined by lottery. In this case, when the rotation speed is less than 700 rotations, an effect pattern A2 in which a reach effect with a reliability of “medium” is executed is determined by referring to the normal performance table with a long variation big hit, but the rotation speed is 700. When the rotation is greater than or equal to the rotation, the special effect table for the long fluctuation big hit is referred to determine the effect pattern B in which the full rotation effect is executed. In addition, in FIG. 14, although demonstrated using the example whose production | presentation random numbers are "1-20", the range of production random numbers is not restricted to this, A specific production table and a special production table Any pattern may be used as long as it is set so that the probability of selecting the pattern (effect pattern B of the full rotation effect) is selected. Further, in FIG. 14, the case where there are four (A1 to A3, B) effect patterns included in the effect table has been described as an example, but the number is not limited to four.

  By the way, for a player, the situation where the number of revolutions after a big hit game (or after power-on) increases is a situation where a big hit is not achieved, that is, an undesirable situation. In such a situation, when a reach effect (for example, reach effect of effect patterns A2 and A3) is executed (for example, reach effect of effect patterns A2 and A3) is not known whether or not it will be a big hit There is a risk of cuddling. However, in this embodiment, as the number of rotations increases, the probability that a full-rotation effect in which a big hit is confirmed, which is an effect of joy for the player, is improved, and a reach effect that is not highly reliable is executed. Decrease the probability. In addition, the full rotation effect that rarely appears normally is an effect that can give a player a good feeling just by appearing. For this reason, a player who is in an undesired situation is likely to be able to see the full rotation effect in the event of a big hit, and may be able to get a good feeling in exchange for an undesired situation Becomes higher.

[Characteristic operation according to this embodiment]
Next, the full rotation effect of the above-described embodiment will be described. In addition, since the full rotation effect is an effect executed after the decorative design DI is in the reach state, it is a kind of reach effect, but to distinguish it from the reach effect other than the full rotation effect, unless otherwise specified, When referred to as a reach effect, it refers to a reach effect other than a full rotation effect. With reference to FIGS. 15 to 18, the effects of the full rotation effect, the effect subsequent thereto, and the reach effect and the effect subsequent thereto will be described.

  As described above, when the notification effect start command is command A (in the case of “long variation big hit”), when the rotation speed is less than 700 times, the normal effect table for long fluctuation big hit is referred to, and the rotation number is When the number of times is 700 times or more, the special effect table for the long fluctuation big hit is referred to, and in any case, any of the effect patterns A1 to A3 and the effect pattern B is selected. Then, the probability that the effect pattern B is selected is improved. When any one of the production patterns A1 to A3 is selected, a reach production that suggests whether or not it is a big hit is executed. When the production pattern B is selected, the big hit is confirmed and notified. Full rotation effect is executed. (1) of FIG. 15 shows a time series of the jackpot notification effect and the subsequent jackpot game effect (opening effect and round effect) when the effect pattern of any of the effect patterns A1 to A3 (for example, the effect pattern A1) is selected. (2) of FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the jackpot notification effect and the subsequent jackpot game effect in time series when the effect pattern B is selected. FIG. 16 shows an example of effects executed in the time series shown in (1) of FIG. 15, and FIG. 17 shows an example of effects executed in the time series shown in (2) of FIG.

  First, an effect when the effect pattern A1 is selected will be described with reference to (1) of FIG. 15 and FIG. When the jackpot notification effect based on the effect pattern A1 is executed, first, the decoration symbol DI starts to change, and the decoration symbol DI enters the reach state (see (1) in FIG. 16). Here, the decorative symbol DI is composed of three decorative symbols (DI1 to DI3), and is variably displayed in the image display unit 6 in accordance with the variably displayed special symbol. In addition, in the decorative symbol DI, a so-called “diet”, a numerical symbol that can be notified of a big hit by being aligned (or matching a specific pattern) is drawn, and the three decorative symbols DI are stopped and displayed. As a result, the winning result (whether it is a big hit or not) is notified. Specifically, as shown in (1) of FIG. 16, after the first decorative symbol DI1 arranged on the left is first variably displayed, it is temporarily stopped, for example, with the numerical symbol “5”, and then on the right. After the arranged second decorative symbol DI2 is variably displayed, it is temporarily stopped at the numeral symbol “5” and is in a reach state. The temporary stop means that the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol DI has stopped, and is not completely stopped. For example, in a state in which the decoration symbol DI slightly fluctuates up and down. Is displayed. This indicates that the special symbol is still changing. In FIGS. 16 and 17, the decorative symbol DI that is changing or temporarily stopped is displayed with a dotted line, and the decorative symbol DI that is completely stopped (mainly stopped) is displayed with a solid line.

  When the decorative design DI is in the reach state, the reach effect is started in the image display unit 6 (see (2) in FIG. 16). Specifically, in order not to impair the visibility of the reach effect, the decorative design DI that has reached the reach state is displayed in a reduced size in the upper right corner of the image display unit 6, and as the reach effect, for example, the main character is an enemy character. Production to confront with is started. The hero character or enemy character appearing during the reach production may be changed according to the reliability of the reach production to indicate the reliability of the hero character to win (that is, the jackpot reliability). .

  When the reach production ends (the main character wins the enemy character), the decorative pattern DI displayed in the upper right corner of the image display unit 6 is displayed again in the image display unit 6 at a normal size. The remaining third decorative symbol DI3 displayed in a variable manner in the center temporarily stops at the numerical symbol “5” (a hit), and all the decorative symbols DI are completely stopped and displayed (see (3) in FIG. 16). ). In addition, even if the design change effect which suggests whether the number design of decoration design DI is changed after three decoration designs DI are temporarily stopped and displayed until it stops completely is performed. Good. Specifically, when multiple types of jackpots are given according to the number pattern of hits (such as hits with a lot of balls, hits with a small number of balls, probable hits, normal hits, etc.) A symbol change effect may be performed in which the winning symbol “5” indicating the winning is changed to the winning symbol “7” indicating the probability variation.

  After the decoration symbol DI is completely stopped and displayed at the hit, the stop display is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds), so that the player is notified of the lottery result of the special symbol lottery. And when this predetermined time passes, the opening effect of the big hit game effect is started (see (4) of FIG. 16). Specifically, in order to notify the start of the big hit game, for example, an effect image “Aim at the attacker!” Is displayed on the image display unit 6, so that the player can play the game toward the big prize opening 23. You are prompted to fire a ball.

  When the opening effect ends, the grand prize opening 23 is opened and the round game is started, and the round effect is started. In the round effect, an effect image indicating the current round is displayed, and an effect of a character image related to the theme of the gaming machine or a moving image is executed (see (5) in FIG. 16).

  Next, with reference to (2) of FIG. 15 and FIG. 17, an effect when the effect pattern B is selected will be described. When the jackpot notification effect based on the effect pattern B is executed, first, the decoration symbol DI starts to change, and the decoration symbol DI enters the reach state (see (1) in FIG. 17). Specifically, as shown in (1) of FIG. 17, after the first decorative symbol DI1 arranged on the left is first displayed in a variable manner, it is temporarily stopped, for example, with the numerical symbol “7”, and then on the right. After the arranged second decorative symbol DI2 is variably displayed, it is temporarily stopped at the numerical symbol “7”, and reaches a reach state.

  Then, after the decorative design DI is in the reach state, the full rotation effect is started in the image display unit 6 (see (2) in FIG. 17). Specifically, the full rotation effect is executed in the image display unit 6, for example, a rare movie effect related to the theme of the gaming machine, and a variation of the decorative symbol DI displayed behind the movie effect (full rotation) Variation). That is, when the full rotation effect is executed, a movie effect is executed in the image display unit 6 and the decorative symbol DI is changed in full rotation behind it. Here, the movie effect is an effect by sound and a moving image, and specifically includes a moving image executed in the image display unit 6 and an audio effect output from the speaker 35 in accordance with the moving image. . The decorative design DI is changed to a transparent image and displayed in a variable manner so as not to impair the visibility of the movie effect. Specifically, the three decorative symbols DI3 are changed to transparent images that are transparent enough to visually recognize that they are displayed behind the movie effect, and the last third decorative symbol DI3 that is variably displayed is displayed. All the decorative symbols DI are variably displayed again in synchronism with the same symbol as the numeral symbol “7” of the first decorative symbol DI1 and the second decorative symbol DI2. As a result, all the decorative symbols DI are changed (changed in full rotation) while being synchronized in a state where they are aligned with the same symbol. Also, in this embodiment, the decorative design DI is not displayed in a reduced size, but is displayed as a transparent image in a normal display, in order to suggest that it is a full-rotation effect while not impairing the visibility of the movie effect. By changing, it was made easier to visually recognize the state of full rotation fluctuation. However, as long as the player can visually recognize that the decorative symbol DI is fully rotated and does not impair the visibility of the movie effect, the decorative symbol DI may be displayed in a reduced size or other manner. May be displayed. In the above description, it is assumed that the full rotation effect is executed immediately after the decorative symbol DI is in the reach state. However, the reach effect is executed immediately after the decorative symbol DI is in the reach state, and the reach is performed. During the performance, for example, when a rare character appears, it may be switched to the full rotation performance.

  Then, immediately before the end of the full rotation effect, the decorative symbols DI that have been subjected to the full rotation change are temporarily stopped and displayed in a state where they are aligned with any of the number symbols (for example, a hit of “7”). Is done. In the case of the full rotation effect, it is notified that it is a big hit when the decorative symbol DI is changed in the full rotation (when the full rotation effect is started). For this reason, unlike the case of the reach effect (see (1) in FIG. 15) in which it is not determined whether or not it is a big hit when the effect is started, a display mode with high visibility in the display area of the image display unit 6 Thus, it is not always necessary to stop and display the decorative design DI indicating that it is a big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol DI is stopped and displayed, the transparent image is changed to the normal image at the upper right corner of the image display unit 6 so that the visibility of the movie effect is not impaired. (See (3) in FIG. 17). Note that the stop display mode of the decorative design DI is not limited to this mode as long as the display mode does not hinder the visual recognition of the movie effect or does not allow the player to visually recognize that the movie effect is interrupted.

  After the decoration symbol DI is completely stopped and displayed at the hit, the stop display is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds), so that the player is notified of the lottery result of the special symbol lottery. And when this predetermined time passes, the opening effect of the big hit game effect is started (see (4) of FIG. 17). At this time, as an opening effect, a movie effect of a full rotation effect is continuously displayed, and in order to notify the start of a big hit game in a part of the display area (for example, the upper right corner) of the image display unit 6, for example, “ An effect image “Aim for the attacker!” Is displayed on the image display unit 6, and the player is prompted to launch a game ball toward the big prize opening 23. In addition, since the movie effect continues to be executed without impairing the visibility in the full rotation effect, it continues as a series of continuous effects (for example, a movie effect of story tailoring) without being interrupted with the opening effect. Is done.

  When the opening effect ends, the grand prize opening 23 is opened and the round game is started, and the round effect is started. At this time, as the round effect, the movie effect of the opening effect is continuously displayed, thereby displaying a series of continuous effects that continue from the full rotation effect, and a part of the display area (for example, upper right) At the corner, an effect image indicating the current round is displayed (see (5) in FIG. 17).

  The series of continuous effects (movie effects) described above is executed as follows, for example. Specifically, when the effect pattern B of the full rotation effect is selected during the “long variation big hit”, a predetermined long-time movie effect is displayed when the decorative pattern DI is variably displayed in the reach state. Is started. Then, in the big hit notification effect, an effect in which the decorative symbol DI is changed in full rotation is superimposed on the movie effect based on the effect pattern B of the full rotation effect (see (2) in FIG. 17). In the opening effect, a special opening is performed. Based on the effect pattern, the effect image “Aim for the attacker!” Is superimposed on the already-executed movie effect (see (4) in FIG. 17). The effect image indicating the current round is displayed superimposed on the already-executed movie effect (see (5) in FIG. 17). In other words, when the production pattern B of the full rotation effect is selected, the special opening production pattern associated with the production pattern B of the full rotation production and the special round production pattern associated with the special opening production pattern are already An effect pattern in which a predetermined effect image is superimposed and displayed on the movie effect being executed is selected. In this way, the movie effect is continued over the period of the big hit notification effect, the opening effect, and the round effect. Also, it is desirable to set the length (time) of this movie presentation so that it ends during the big hit game presentation (for example, in the case of 15R big hit game, until the 15th round presentation ends). . In this way, the player can watch the movie effect until the end during the big hit game. It should be noted that after the movie effect is completed, for example, another effect that introduces character information related to the theme of the gaming machine may be executed.

  As described above, in the reach production shown in (1) of FIG. 15, whether or not it is a big hit only after the reach production ends (that is, for example, whether or not the main character wins the enemy character). Since it is informed of whether or not, the winning notification effect of stopping and displaying the decorative symbol DI with a hit after the reach effect is finished is displayed in a highly visible display mode (that is, the large size of the image display unit 6). Preferably using a partial display area). And if the winning notification effect is executed for a predetermined time in a highly visible display mode, the reach effect and the opening effect (big hit game effect) will be divided in an effect. That is, when the reach effect is executed, the winning effect is performed in a display mode with high visibility, and the reach effect and the opening effect (big hit game effect) executed subsequently are continued in a series. It is difficult for the player to visually recognize the performance. On the other hand, in the all-rotation effect shown in (2) of FIG. 15, whether or not it is a big hit is notified when the decoration symbol DI is changed in all rotations (that is, when the all-rotation effect is started). It is not always necessary to display the winning notification effect again in a highly visible display mode. That is, in the full rotation effect, unlike the normal reach effect, it is not always necessary to execute the winning notification effect in a highly visible display mode for a predetermined time, so the full rotation effect and the opening effect that is executed thereafter (Big hit game effect) can be visually recognized by the player as a series of continuous effects without being divided into effects. For this reason, in the all-rotation effect, it is possible to execute a movie effect that continues from the start to the big hit game effect (opening effect and round effect).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even if the notification effect start command is the same command A (the same variation time “per long variation”), the effect pattern of the full rotation effect increases as the number of rotations increases. The probability that B is selected is improved. In addition, in the full rotation effect, a movie effect that lasts from the jackpot notification effect to the jackpot game effect can be executed, and therefore, it continues for a longer time than the execution time of the jackpot notification effect (for example, 60 seconds). It is possible to execute a movie effect related to the theme of the gaming machine. In other words, if you want to execute a long movie effect, if you set the notification effect time longer, the time until the big hit will be longer, which may cause the player to get bored. As a whole, it is possible to execute a long-time movie effect without changing the execution time. Such a full-rotation effect is a high-value-added effect that has an impact on the player, and usually (the rotation speed is less than 700 rotations) rarely appears (appearance probability is 5%). However, when the number of rotations is 700 times or more, the appearance probability is improved (appearance probability is 30%). For this reason, a player who is disappointed with the current situation by increasing the number of revolutions (that is, not becoming a big hit), a long movie that is rarely seen normally when a big hit is hit. By increasing the possibility that a full-rotation effect with high added value through which the effect flows will be executed, the possibility of giving a profitable feeling can be increased. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a full rotation effect (an example of a reach effect) that is more novel and can attract the player's interest.

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In the above embodiment, the rotation speed C is reset every time a big hit game is executed, but it may not be reset. That is, the rotation speed C is counted up cumulatively after the gaming machine 1 is turned on (from the start of business on the 1st day of the hall). It is good also as what changes the probability that is selected. In this case, a rare full-rotation effect is more likely to be executed for a gaming machine with a higher number of daily rotations (that is, a gaming machine with a higher daily operation rate).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the rotation speed C is stored in the RAM 403, which is a volatile memory that loses its stored contents when the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off. When shut off, the accumulated number of revolutions is lost. However, the effect control unit 400 includes a non-volatile memory for backup, and the rotation speed C may be stored in the non-volatile memory. In this case, even if the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off, the contents stored in the non-volatile memory for backup are not erased. Therefore, the rotation accumulated for a predetermined period (for example, over a plurality of business days) Depending on the number, the probability that a rare full rotation effect is selected can also be changed.

  In the above embodiment, the number of rotations may be reset by the player himself. Specifically, for example, the value of the rotation speed C currently stored in the RAM 403 may be reset using the effect button 37 or the like while the customer waiting screen is displayed. In this way, when the game ends, it is possible to prevent the other players from taking over the “number of revolutions” that they have accumulated by resetting the “number of revolutions”. By adding the number of rotations that have been accumulated up to this point, it is possible to prevent other players from seeing a rare full rotation effect.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the types of effect patterns that can be selected are the same in the normal effect table for long fluctuation jackpots and the special effect table for long fluctuation jackpots, but the effect patterns that can be selected in each table are as follows. It may be different. In this case, an increase in the number of rotations causes a reach effect that has not been seen until now, and can attract a new interest of the player.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the special effect table and the normal effect table, the table referred to when the notification effect start command is the command A (the setting information condition is “long variation big hit”) has been described. However, when the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. 11 is command B (information indicating that the setting information condition is “losing”) (that is, when losing), the special effect table and the normal effect table are used. An effect table for losing is referred to. At this time, the same table is used as an effect table for losing, and at the time of losing, a specific effect pattern may be selected with the same selection probability regardless of the number of rotations. The effect table to be referred to may be different depending on the number of rotations. Specifically, when the rotation speed C is less than C0 (700 times), the normal effect table for loss is referred to, and when the rotation speed C is equal to or greater than C0, the special effect table for loss is referred to. In each production table, the probability that a production pattern of a specific loss production is selected may be different. In addition, as a specific loss effect, for example, a loss effect of a reach effect with high reliability can be considered. When such a reach effect is executed, it increases the expectation of a big hit. As a result, when the result is “losing”, the amount of disappointment increases as much as the expectation. For this reason, in the situation where the number of rotations is large (that is, it is not even a big hit), if such a high-reliability reach effect is performed, the player's discouragement becomes even greater. For this reason, as the number of rotations increases, the probability that a specific loss effect (a loss effect with a high-reliability reach effect) is selected is reduced, thereby reducing the rate of discouraging the player. Good.

  In the above embodiment, either one of the two effect tables (the normal effect table for the long variation big hit and the special effect table for the long variation big hit) is used as the effect table to be referenced according to the value of the rotation speed C. It was supposed to be. However, the number of effect tables referred to is not limited to two, and three or more effect tables may be provided. Specifically, if the rotation speed C is less than C1 (for example, 500 times), the effect table 1 is referred to. If the rotation speed C is equal to or greater than C1 and less than C2 (for example, 1000 times), the effect table 2 is referred to. If the rotation speed C is equal to or greater than C2, the effect table 3 is referred to, and the effect table 3 and the effect table 2 are in descending order of the probability that the effect pattern B of all rotation effects is selected in each effect table. The production table 1 may be used. As described above, the effect table to be referred to step by step is switched according to the rotation speed range, and the probability that a specific effect pattern (effect pattern B of all rotation effects) is increased as the rotation speed increases. Also good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the full rotation effect is executed, the movie effect (that is, the effect by sound and video) is described as an example as a series of continuous effects that continue from the jackpot notification effect to the jackpot game effect. The continuation effect is not limited to an effect using a moving image such as a movie effect. For example, while the still image is displayed on the image display unit 6, the sound effect output from the speaker 35 is an effect using one piece of music that is played without interruption from the jackpot notification effect to the jackpot game effect. It may be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the probability that the production pattern B of a rare full rotation effect will be selected as a specific production pattern, so that the rotation speed C increases. However, the specific effect pattern is not limited to the effect pattern of the full rotation effect as long as it is a game effect with added value for the player.

  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 7 ... Movable accessory 8 ... Board lamp 20 ... Game area 21 ... 1st start opening 22 ... 2nd start opening 23 ... Grand prize Mouth 24 ... Normal 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 ... Dish 43 ... Lock part 70 ... Decorative design 100 ... Main control part 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CPU
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start port switch 111b ... 2nd start port switch 112 ... Electric tulip opening / closing part 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... Grand prize opening switch 115 ... Grand prize opening / closing part 116 ... Normal prize opening switch 200 ... Launch control part 211 ... Launching device 300 ... payout control unit 311 ... payout drive unit 400 ... production control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image sound control unit 600 ... Lamp control unit DI ... Decorative pattern

Claims (1)

Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of a start condition;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result after the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display means;
Based on a determination result by the special game determination unit, a variation time determination unit that determines a symbol variation time for variably displaying the symbol;
An effect in which a specific effect pattern can be selected from a plurality of effect patterns based on the symbol variation time determined by the variation time determination unit when the special game determination unit determines to perform the special game. Pattern selection means;
Based on the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means, a notification effect control means for causing the effect display means to execute a notification effect for notifying the determination result by the special game determination means;
A round game executing means for executing a round game that opens a closed special winning opening so that a game ball can enter when it is determined by the special game determining means to perform the special game;
Round game effect control means for causing the effect display means to execute a round game effect during the round game;
A round number display means for displaying the current round number on the effect display means during the round game,
The notification effect control means, when the specific effect pattern is selected by the effect pattern selection means, executes a progress effect in which the contents of the effect progress as the effect time elapses as the notification effect,
The round game effect control means, as the round game effect, is a continuation effect that is a continuation effect of the progress effect that has been performed as the notification effect, or an independent effect independent of the progress effect. Can be executed,
The round number display means is a gaming machine that displays the number of rounds in the same display mode when the continuous effect is executed and when the independent effect is executed as the round game effect.

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