JP2016005701A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that is more innovative, can attract player's interest more and can execute an option display performance and a subsequent performance thereto.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: option display means (400) that displays multiple options on a display screen (6); selection means (400) that selects an option from among the options; selection result display means (400) that displays a selection result showing which option is selected on the display screen; and subsequent performance execution means (400) that executes a subsequent performance relating to the selected option after the selection result is displayed. The selection means can select two or more options from among multiple options. When two or more options are selected by the selection means, the selection result display means displays the selection result, which shows that the two or more options are selected, on the display screen. Then, the subsequent performance execution means executes a subsequent performance different from the subsequent performance to be executed when one option is selected by the selection means.

Description

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

  In a gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a lottery for whether or not to execute a special game (whether or not a big hit) is performed based on determination information (random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the starting port. It is known that 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.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine described in Non-Patent Document 1, an option display effect in which a plurality of options related to the subject material of the pachinko gaming machine is displayed on the display screen is executed, and thereafter, the selected option is related to the selected option. By executing the subsequent effect, it is notified whether or not it is a big hit.

"Pachinko victory guide", Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., August 21, 2011 issue, August 21, 2011 issue, page 15, CR ALADDIN NEO, Majin roulette notice

  In gaming machines in which the above-described option display effects are executed, the subsequent effects developed from the selected options are often associated with reliability indicating the possibility of a big hit. Therefore, when the option display effect is executed, the player is greatly interested in which option is selected and which subsequent effect is executed. For this reason, in the gaming machine, the option display effect and the subsequent effect are one of the important effects that attract the player's interest, and are one of the effects that influence the value of the gaming machine. For this reason, there is a demand for an option display effect and its subsequent effects that are more innovative and can attract the player's interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its main purpose is a gaming machine capable of executing an option display effect and its subsequent effect, which is more novel and can attract the player's interest. Is to provide.

  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.

  The gaming machine (1) according to the present invention includes an option display means (400) for displaying a plurality of options on the display screen (6), and a selection means for selecting an option from the plurality of options displayed by the option display means. (400), a selection result display unit (400) for displaying on the display screen a selection result indicating which option is selected by the selection unit, and an option selected by the selection unit after the selection result is displayed. And a subsequent effect executing means (400) for executing the subsequent effect. The selection unit can select a plurality of options from the plurality of options displayed by the option display unit. When a plurality of options are selected by the selection unit, the selection result display unit displays the plurality of options. The selection result indicating that is selected is displayed on the display screen (see, for example, (4) in FIG. 16), and the subsequent effect executing means is executed when the single option is selected by the selecting means. A subsequent effect (for example, effect D shown in (4) of FIG. 16) different from (for example, effect A shown in (1) of FIG. 16) is executed.

  Further, when the single effect is selected from the plurality of options by the selecting means, the subsequent effect executing means has a first reliability (for example, reliability 1) as the reliability of the special game as the subsequent effect. When a first suggestion effect (for example, an effect A shown in FIG. 16 (1)) is executed and a plurality of options are selected from a plurality of options by the selection means, a special game is used as a subsequent effect. The second suggestion effect (for example, the effect D shown in (4) of FIG. 16) may be executed to indicate that the reliability at which the above is performed is the second reliability (for example, reliability 4).

  Further, the selection means may select one or a plurality of options from a plurality of options displayed by the option display means in accordance with the operation of the operation accepting means (37) by the player.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an option display effect and its subsequent effect, which is more novel and can attract the player's interest.

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. The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation pattern of the choice display effect in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the choice display effect in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the choice display effect in this embodiment, and a subsequent effect. The figure for demonstrating an example of the option display effect in this embodiment, and a subsequent effect in time series. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the choice display effect and subsequent effect in a modification

  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” that will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17 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 obtained in the latest processing of 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 S208, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax2 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the number of second special symbol lotteries held from the ROM 102, and the upper limit U2 of the second special symbol lottery 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 S <b> 402, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol change display is being performed by the first special symbol display 4 a or the second special symbol display 4 b. If the determination in step 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 processing 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. In addition, 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 during the jackpot game set in the process of step S604 has elapsed from the time when the big prize opening 23 is closed at the end of the previous round during the jackpot game. To do. If the determination in step 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, in the RAM 103, an ending command that instructs the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 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 S624.

  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 process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) 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 executes output processing for outputting the various commands set in the RAM 403 in step S <b> 11 to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600. By this process, various effects determined to be executed in the process of step S11 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. Become.

[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. 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 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. 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 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.

  In step S701, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 sets the conditions of the setting information included in the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. An effect pattern to be executed by lottery or the like is determined from a number of effect patterns of notification effects that satisfy the condition of whether or not to execute. By this process, an effect pattern related to an option display effect which will be described later with reference to FIG. 14 is determined from among the plurality of effect patterns. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  In step S702, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect of the effect pattern determined in step S701 is an effect related to the option display effect. If the determination in step S702 is YES, the process moves to step S703. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S709.

  In step S703, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute the chance eye establishment effect set in the effect pattern related to the option display effect determined in step S701. The details of the chance establishment effect will be described later with reference to FIG. 15. In this embodiment, the option display effect is executed in response to the establishment of the chance eye (chance eye establishment effect). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S704, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to execute the option display effect set in the effect pattern related to the option display effect determined in step S701. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes an option display effect in which an image showing a plurality of options related to the theme of the gaming machine is displayed on the image display unit 6, and further instructs the player to operate the effect button 37 (for example, repeated hits). A button operation instruction effect for displaying the instruction image on the image display unit 6 is executed. Details of the option display effect will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S <b> 705, the CPU 401 determines whether or not there is an operation of the effect button 37 that satisfies a predetermined condition during the operation reception period. Specifically, in the effect pattern related to the option display effect, a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds from 2 seconds to 12 seconds) after the button operation instruction effect is started is set in advance as the operation reception period. The CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect button 37 is operated by the player during the operation reception period by determining whether or not the signal from the effect button 37 is output during the operation reception period. Further, when the CPU 401 determines that the effect button 37 has been operated during the operation reception period, the operation of the effect button 37 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, eight consecutive hits) preset in the effect pattern. It is determined whether or not there is an operation of the effect button 37 that satisfies the condition during the operation reception period. If the determination in step S705 is yes, the process proceeds to step S706. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S <b> 706, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute a button operation corresponding effect according to the operation of the effect button 37. Specifically, for the effect pattern related to the option display effect, a predetermined option is selected from the plurality of options displayed in the option display effect in association with the operation of the effect button 37 for each effect pattern during the operation reception period. A button operation corresponding effect to be selectively displayed (highlighted by lighting display or the like) is associated. As an example, in the effect based on the effect pattern PA shown in FIG. 14 described later, when the effect button 37 is hit eight times during the operation reception period (that is, when a predetermined condition is satisfied), the three options A to C are selected. The effect corresponding to the button operation is executed to select and display one option A (highlighted display such as lighting display). In other words, even if the effect button 37 is operated, the button operation corresponding effect is not executed when the hitting is performed less than 8 times during the operation reception period (NO in step S705). The details of the button operation corresponding effect 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 or the like to execute a selection result display effect for displaying the selection result. Specifically, for the effect pattern related to the option display effect, one or more options were finally selected after the operation reception period from the plurality of options displayed in the option display effect for each effect pattern. Is associated with a selection result display effect. As an example, in the effect based on the effect pattern PA shown in FIG. 14 described later, a selection result display effect indicating that the option A is selected as the final selection result is executed. Therefore, for example, when an effect based on the effect pattern PA is executed, and there is an operation of the effect button 37 that satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 8 consecutive hits) during the operation reception period (YES in step S705), According to the operation of the effect button 37, the option A is selected and displayed during the operation reception period, and after the operation reception period, the option A is selected as the final selection result. A selection result display effect is displayed. On the other hand, when there is no operation of the effect button 37 that satisfies the predetermined condition during the operation reception period (NO in step S705), the option A is not selectively displayed during the operation reception period, and the operation reception period is not displayed. After the elapse, a selection result display effect indicating that the option A has been selected as the final selection result is executed. The details of this selection result display effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S708.

  In step S708, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute a subsequent effect corresponding to the selection result and executes it. Specifically, in the effect pattern related to the option display effect, a subsequent effect associated with the selection result displayed in the selection result display effect is preset for each effect pattern. As an example, in the effect pattern PA shown in FIG. 14 described later, the effect A is set as the subsequent effect in association with the selection result of the choice A being selected. By executing the subsequent effect, it is notified whether or not the special symbol lottery is won (whether or not it is a big hit). Details of this subsequent effect will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the notification effect execution process ends.

  On the other hand, in step S709, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to execute an effect based on the effect pattern that is not the option display effect determined in step S701. Then, the notification effect execution process ends.

  Note that the instruction to the image sound control unit 500 executed in the process shown in FIG. 13 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403.

[Characteristic operation according to this embodiment]
Next, the characteristic operation according to the present embodiment described above with reference to the flowchart will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of the effect pattern related to the option display effect in the present embodiment, and FIGS. 15 and 16 are diagrams for explaining an overview of the option display effect and the subsequent effect. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the option display effect and the subsequent effect in time series.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect pattern for performing an effect on the image display unit 6 in accordance with the change display of the special symbol is set in advance for each symbol change time. Here, as an example, an effect pattern (PA to PF) related to an option display effect set in association with a fluctuation time of 60 seconds will be described, but the fluctuation time is not limited to this. Note that in the effects based on these effect patterns (PA to PF), an option display effect in which a plurality of options (A, B, C) are displayed is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the effect pattern related to the option display effect is associated with at least a special symbol change time, selection result information, operation count information, subsequent effect information, and reliability information indicating the possibility of a big hit. It has been.

  Here, the selection result information indicates which option is displayed as the final selection result after the operation reception period has elapsed since the execution of the option display effect in which a plurality of options (A, B, C) are displayed. It is the information which shows. Specifically, in the effect based on the effect pattern PA, one option A is displayed as a selection result, and in the effect based on the effect pattern PB, one option B is displayed as the selection result, and in the effect based on the effect pattern PC As a selection result, one option C is displayed. On the other hand, in the effect based on the effect pattern PD, two options A and B are displayed as the selection result, and in the effect based on the effect pattern PE, two options B and C are displayed as the selection result, and the effect based on the effect pattern PF. Then, three choices A, B, and C are displayed as selection results.

  The information on the number of operations is information indicating a condition for executing the button operation corresponding effect. Specifically, in the production based on the production patterns PA to PC, when the production button 37 is repeatedly hit 8 times during the operation reception period, the options A, B, and C are selectively displayed (highlighted display such as lighting display). The In the production based on the production pattern PD, when the production button 37 is repeatedly hit 8 times during the operation reception period, the option A is selected and displayed, and when the strike is repeated 16 times (8 times after the choice A is displayed), Option B is selected and displayed. In the production based on the production pattern PE, when the production button 37 is repeatedly hit 8 times during the operation reception period, the option B is selected and displayed, and when the stroke is repeated 16 times (8 times after the choice B is displayed), the option is further selected. C is selected and displayed. In the production based on the production pattern PF, when the production button 37 is repeatedly hit 8 times during the operation reception period, the option A is selected and displayed, and when the strike is repeated 16 times (8 times after the choice A is displayed), When option B is selected and displayed and is repeatedly hit 24 times (eight times after option B is displayed), option C is further selected and displayed, and all options are selected and displayed. The number of operations of the effect button 37 for selecting and displaying the above options is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, in the production based on the production pattern PA, the option A is selected and displayed when the game is repeated 5 times, and in the production based on the production pattern PB, the option B is selected and displayed when the game is played 10 times, and the production based on the production pattern PC. Then, it is assumed that the option C is selected and displayed when repeated hits are made 15 times, that is, the effect pattern having higher reliability may require more operations (repetitive hits) in order to select and display the options. Also, in the production based on the production patterns PD, PE, and PF in which a plurality of options can be selected and displayed, the number of operations (number of consecutive hits) in which the first option and the second option are selected and displayed is not necessarily the same. For example, in the production based on the production pattern PD, the option A is selected and displayed when the stroke is repeated five times, and the option B is selected and displayed when the stroke is repeated ten times. Option B is selected and displayed when repeated hits, option C is selected and displayed after 15 consecutive hits, and option A is selected and displayed after 10 consecutive hits in an effect based on the effect pattern PF. Then, option B is selected and displayed, and option C is selected and displayed after 30 consecutive hits. That is, each option is selected and displayed for a production pattern with higher reliability. May be as required many operations the (barrage). Similarly, the display order of options when a plurality of options are selected and displayed is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate.

  The information about the subsequent effect is information indicating the type of the subsequent effect that develops after the selection result is displayed, and is associated with the reliability. Here, the reliability indicates the possibility of being a big hit. Specifically, the subsequent effect having a high reliability value indicates that the condition of the setting information included in the notification effect start command is “ The probability of being selected at the time of “losing” 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 of the subsequent effect is high). On the other hand, a subsequent effect with a low reliability value is an effect set with a high probability of being selected at the time of losing, so when the effect is executed, the probability of being a big hit is low (that is, the reliability of the subsequent effect) Becomes lower). Specifically, the reliability of the production A that is the subsequent production associated with the production pattern PA is the lowest reliability 1, and the reliability of the production B that is the subsequent production associated with the production pattern PB is the production. The reliability of the production C, which is a reliability 2 higher than the A, and the subsequent production associated with the production pattern PC is the reliability 3 higher than the production B, and the production is the subsequent production associated with the production pattern PD. The reliability of D is 4 higher than that of the production C, and the reliability of the production E, which is the subsequent production associated with the production pattern PE, is 4.5 more reliable than the production D and corresponds to the production pattern PF. The reliability of the production F, which is the subsequent production, is 5 with the highest reliability.

  Although not shown, timing information indicating at which timing each effect (option display effect, selection result display effect, subsequent effect, etc.) is to be executed is set in advance in each effect pattern. By executing the effect based on the effect pattern shown in FIG. 14, a series of effects from the characteristic option display effect to the subsequent effect are executed in the present embodiment. Hereinafter, this characteristic series of effects will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.

  When an effect based on the effect patterns (PA to PF) related to the option display effect shown in FIG. 14 is executed, first, as shown in (1) of FIG. 15, the decorative design DI is displayed on the image display unit 6. The The decorative symbol DI is composed of three decorative symbols DIL, DIC, and DIR, and is variably displayed according to the variation display of the special symbol. Specifically, the left decorative symbol DIL arranged on the left is temporarily displayed after being variably displayed, and then temporarily suspended after the right decorative symbol DIR arranged on the right is variably displayed. The medium decorative symbol DIC arranged on the screen is temporarily stopped. 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 FIG. 15, the decorative symbols DI that are changing or temporarily stopped are displayed with dotted lines.

  By the way, in the decorative design DI, a numerical design that can be notified of a jackpot by drawing three together (or matching a specific pattern), which is called a so-called “outing”, is also drawn. A character design is drawn that develops into a subsequent effect (option display effect) by matching (or matching a specific pattern). In this embodiment, as an example, the chance eye is established by temporarily stopping the character symbols “X”, “Y”, and “Z” from the left, but the chance eye is not limited to this.

  Next, as shown in (2) of FIG. 15, in the decorative display DI that has been variably displayed, the character design “X” is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left decorative design DIL, and the character design “Z” is displayed as the right decorative design DIR. Temporary stop display is performed, and the chance eye establishment effect is executed in which the character symbol “Y” is temporarily stopped and displayed as the medium decoration symbol DIC. In the present embodiment, as the chance eye establishment effect, as shown in (3) of FIG. 15, an effect that suggests that the chance eye has been established in the image display unit 6 (for example, the letter “Development chance!”). It is suggested that a subsequent option display effect is executed. However, it is assumed that only the chance stop temporary stop shown in (2) of FIG. 15 is executed as the chance eye establishment effect, and the effect suggesting that the chance eye shown in (3) of FIG. 15 is established is not executed. Also good.

  Next, as shown in (4) of FIG. 15, an option display effect in which a plurality of options (A, B, C) related to the theme of the gaming machine are displayed on the image display unit 6 is executed. That is, the option display effect is executed in response to the chance eye establishment effect. In addition, although what kind of thing may be displayed as several choices displayed, the character A, the character B, and the character C regarding the theme of a gaming machine are displayed, for example.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15 (5), in the image display unit 6, a button operation instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the effect button 37 (for example, “button repeated hit!” Together with the button image!). Is produced). This button operation instruction effect prompts the operation of the effect button 37 and also notifies the operation reception period of the operation. In other words, for example, in addition to a character image for notifying the operation content of “button repeated hitting!”, A character image for notifying the operation start timing of “continuous hitting !!” and a countdown image for notifying the remaining time that can be operated. Etc. are displayed to notify the operation acceptance period. In addition, what kind of production | generation aspect which alert | reports an operation reception period may be sufficient, for example, it is good also as what alert | reports an operation reception period and elapsed time by displaying an indicator. Further, the button operation instruction effect is not limited to the effect displayed on the image display unit 6 but may be other effects such as blinking the effect button 37. With this button operation instruction effect, the player is prompted to operate the effect button 37 (for example, repeated hits) during the operation reception period.

  Next, when the player operates the effect button 37 during the operation reception period, and the operation satisfies a predetermined condition, the button operation corresponding effect is executed. Specifically, according to the number of operations of the effect button 37 (number of consecutive hits), one or a plurality of options among the displayed three options A to C are selected and displayed. The selection display may take any form as long as it indicates that a specific option is selected from a plurality of options. For example, the selected option may be lit and displayed. The display may be enlarged or highlighted with different colors. In the present embodiment, the button operation corresponding effect is set as an effect corresponding to the number of options displayed as the selection result, and details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the operation acceptance period elapses, as shown in the left column of FIG. 16, a selection result display effect indicating an option that is a selection result finally selected from a plurality of options (A to C) is executed. Is done. Then, as shown in the right column of FIG. 16, a subsequent effect corresponding to the option that is the selection result is executed. Specifically, as shown in (1) of FIG. 16, when option A is displayed as a selection result (in the case of an effect based on effect pattern PA), effect A with a reliability level of 1 is provided as a subsequent effect. Executed. The production A may be any production. For example, in connection with the option A which is the selection result, the production in which the character A confronts the enemy character is executed and the enemy character is won. The big hit may be notified and the loss may be notified by defeating the enemy character. Similarly, as shown in (2) of FIG. 16, when option B is displayed as a selection result (in the case of an effect based on effect pattern PB), effect B with a reliability level of 2 is executed as a subsequent effect. As shown in (3) of FIG. 16, when the option C is displayed (in the case of an effect based on the effect pattern PC), the effect C with a reliability of 3 is executed as the subsequent effect. On the other hand, as shown in (4) of FIG. 16, when two choices A and B are displayed as selection results (in the case of an effect based on the effect pattern PD), an effect D with a reliability level of 4 as a subsequent effect. Is executed. That is, the subsequent effect (effect D) when a plurality of (two) options are displayed as the selection result, rather than the subsequent effect (effects A, B, and C) when a single option is displayed as the selection result. The higher the reliability of the subsequent performance. The effect D may be any effect. For example, in connection with the options A and B, an effect in which the character A and the character B cooperate with each other with the enemy character is executed, and the enemy character It is also possible to notify the jackpot by winning the game and to notify the loss by defeating the enemy character. If such an effect is used, the case where the character A and the character B cooperate with the enemy character in cooperation with the enemy character (that is, the effect D) is more energetic than the case where only the character A confronts the enemy character (that is, the effect A). It is easily understood that the reliability of winning the character (that is, the reliability of the jackpot) is high. Similarly, as shown in (5) of FIG. 16, when two options B and C are displayed as the selection result (in the case of an effect based on the effect pattern PE), the reliability is 4.5 as the subsequent effect. Production E is executed. On the other hand, as shown in (5) of FIG. 16, when all (three) choices A, B, and C are displayed as selection results (in the case of an effect based on the effect pattern PF), as a subsequent effect An effect F with a reliability of 5 is executed. That is, when all the options are displayed as the selection result, the reliability of the subsequent effect is the highest. The production F may be any production. For example, in order to notify that all options are displayed as selection results in a premiere, a full rotation production is executed. It is good.

  When this option display effect, selection result display effect, or subsequent effect is being executed, the decorative design DI may be displayed in a reduced size, for example, in the lower right of the image display unit 6, or these effects. Some of the decorative symbols DI may not be displayed. Then, the decorative symbol DI is stopped at the losing eyes (split eyes) or the hitting eyes (double eyes) in order to notify the result of the special symbol lottery at the end of the subsequent performance.

  Next, button operation corresponding effects set according to the number of options (1 to 3) displayed as a selection result will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17A shows an example in which an effect based on an effect pattern PA in which one option A is displayed as a selection result is executed, and FIG. 17B shows two options A and B having a selection result. FIG. 17C shows an example in which an effect based on an effect pattern PF in which three options A, B, and C are displayed as a selection result is executed. An example is shown.

  First, in any production based on any production pattern, the variation production of the decorative symbol DI is started at the time t = t0 (0 seconds) at the start of the variation, and a chance is established at the time t = t1 (for example, 8 seconds). A chance eye establishment effect that suggests this is executed (see FIGS. 17A to 17C). Then, the opportunity display effect is executed in response to the chance effect establishment effect, and the operation reception period of the effect button 37 is started at t = t2 (for example, 10 seconds) based on the button operation instruction effect. The period ends at t = t3 (eg 20 seconds). During this operation acceptance period, the player can repeatedly tap the effect button 37, but depending on which effect pattern is being executed (that is, the number of options displayed as the selection result), the button operation-compatible effect Will be different.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, when an effect based on the effect pattern PA is selected (when one option is displayed as a selection result), the three options are displayed at the timing of eight consecutive hits. An effect corresponding to the button operation indicating that one of the options A has been selected is executed, but if there are more hits (for example, 16 hits or 24 hits in total), there are more options available. It is not selected and displayed. When the operation reception period ends (at t = t3), a selection result display effect in which the option A that has already been selected and displayed is displayed as a selection result is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds), and t = t4 In (for example, 22 seconds), the effect A corresponding to the option A as the selection result is executed as a subsequent effect until t = t5 (for example, 60 seconds). Note that when the operation button 37 is not operated during the operation reception period, or when there are less than eight consecutive hits, neither option is selected and displayed during the operation reception period, and the operation reception period is It is displayed that option A has been selected as a selection result after the end. That is, in the production based on the production pattern PA, it is possible to select and display at most one option A according to the operation of the production button 37 during the operation reception period, and the selection result is irrespective of the operation of the production button 37. This maximum number of choices A is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, when an effect based on the effect pattern PD is selected (when two options are displayed as a selection result), the three options are displayed at the timing of eight consecutive hits. An effect corresponding to the button operation indicating that one of the options A has been selected is executed, and two options A and B of the three options have been selected at the timing of eight consecutive hits (16 times in total). The button operation corresponding effect shown is executed, but no more options are selected and displayed even if it is repeatedly hit (for example, 24 hits in total). When the operation acceptance period ends (at t = t3), a selection result display effect in which the options A and B that have already been selected and displayed are displayed as selection results is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds), and t = T4 (for example, 22 seconds), the effect D corresponding to the options A and B is executed as the subsequent effect until t = t5 (for example, 60 seconds). Note that when the operation button 37 is not operated during the operation reception period, or when there are less than eight consecutive hits, neither option is selected and displayed during the operation reception period, and the operation reception period is It is displayed that choices A and B have been selected as selection results after the end. Also, if the hit is made 8 times or more and less than 16 times during the operation reception period, only the option A is selected and displayed during the operation reception period, and after the operation reception period ends, the selection result is the option A. It is displayed that B is selected. That is, in the production based on the production pattern PD, it is possible to select and display a maximum of two choices A and B according to the operation of the production button 37 during the operation reception period. Regardless, the maximum number of options A and B are displayed.

  As shown in (c) of FIG. 17, when an effect based on the effect pattern PF is selected (when three options are displayed as a selection result), the three options are displayed at the timing of eight consecutive hits. A button operation corresponding effect indicating that one option A has been selected is executed, and a button operation corresponding effect indicating that two options A and B of the three options have been selected is executed at the timing of 16 consecutive hits. Then, the button operation corresponding effect indicating that all the options A, B, and C of the three options have been selected is executed at the timing of 24 hits. When the operation reception period ends (at t = t3), the selection result display effect in which the options A, B, and C that have been selected and displayed are displayed as the selection results is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds). At t = t4 (for example, 22 seconds), effects F corresponding to the options A, B, and C are executed as subsequent effects until t = t5 (for example, 60 seconds). Note that when the operation button 37 is not operated during the operation reception period, or when there are less than eight consecutive hits, neither option is selected and displayed during the operation reception period, and the operation reception period is It is displayed that choices A, B, and C have been selected as selection results after the end. Also, if the hit is made 8 times or more and less than 16 times during the operation reception period, only the option A is selected and displayed during the operation reception period, and after the operation reception period ends, the selection result is the option A. It is displayed that B and C are selected. In addition, when the hit is made 16 times or more and less than 24 times during the operation reception period, only the options A and B are selected and displayed during the operation reception period, and the selection results are displayed after the operation reception period ends. It is displayed that A, B, and C are selected. That is, in the production based on the production pattern PF, it is possible to select and display a maximum of three options A, B, and C according to the operation of the production button 37 during the operation reception period. Regardless of the operation, this maximum number of options A, B, and C are displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by operating the effect button 37 during the operation reception period, it is possible to select and display one or more options displayed as the selection result during the operation reception period. Then, as the number of options displayed as the selection result increases, the reliability of the subsequent effect increases. Therefore, the player repeatedly presses the effect button 37 in the hope that more options are displayed as the selection result. To do. In the present embodiment, a plurality of effect patterns (PA to PF) are prepared as effect patterns related to option display effects. However, even if an effect based on any effect pattern is executed, a chance eye establishment effect and an option display effect are provided. Until then, the same effect is executed. For this reason, when the option display effect is executed, the player does not know which effect pattern based on the effect is executed (that is, how many options are displayed as the selection result). For this reason, even if it is an effect based on the effect pattern PA in which only one option A is selected, the player can expect that the option B and the option C may be selected and displayed. The effect button 37 can be continuously hit until the operation reception period ends. That is, the player's interest can be continuously attracted by the button operation corresponding effect following the option display effect.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, after a plurality of options are displayed in the option display effect, a single option or a plurality of options can be displayed as a selection result. Then, when a plurality of options are displayed as selection results, a subsequent effect different from the case where a single option is displayed as the selection results is executed. That is, it is possible to realize different subsequent effects depending not only on the type of option but also on the number of options. For this reason, a player's interest can be attracted more by implement | achieving the rich subsequent effect derived from one choice display effect. Furthermore, the plurality of options displayed in the option display effects are associated with the subsequent effects associated with the reliability. And when a plurality of choices are displayed as selection results, the reliability of the subsequent effects is higher than when a single choice is displayed as the selection results. For this reason, in the option display effect, even if each option is suggested to develop into a subsequent effect with low reliability, a plurality of options may be displayed as the selection result. Does not reduce the player's expectation. Then, by making the player expect that a plurality of options are displayed as selection results, the player can be continuously interested until the selection results are displayed. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize an option display effect and a subsequent effect that are more innovative and attract the player's interest.

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In the above embodiment, one of the options is selected and displayed according to the operation of the effect button 37. However, the selection result may be displayed without the operation of the effect button 37. Hereinafter, this will be specifically described with reference to FIG. In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 18 (1), among the decorative symbols DI displayed in a variable manner, the numerical symbol “1” is temporarily stopped and displayed as the left decorative symbol DIL, and the numerical symbol is displayed as the right decorative symbol DIR. The symbol “1” is temporarily stopped and the medium decoration symbol DIC is fluctuating, which is a so-called reach state. Then, as shown in (2) of FIG. 18, after an effect suggesting that it is in the reach state (for example, an effect in which a character image “reach!” Is displayed) is executed, (3) of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, it is suggested that an option display effect in which a plurality of options (A, B, and C) are displayed is executed, and develops into a subsequent effect related to one of the options. Then, which of these options is selected is displayed in an effect (for example, an effect is displayed in which each option blinks like roulette). As shown in (4) of FIG. In particular, a selection result display effect in which one or a plurality of options (for example, options A and B) is displayed as a selection result is executed. That is, one or more options are automatically selected from the plurality of options displayed in the option display effect, and a selection result display effect indicating the result is executed. Then, as shown in (5) of FIG. 18, a subsequent effect corresponding to the option that is the selection result is executed. When a plurality of options are displayed as the selection result, a single option is selected as the selection result. Subsequent effects different from those displayed are executed. That is, in this modification, the option display effect functions as a part of the reach effect, but develops different effects depending on the number of options selected. Therefore, even if the effect button 37 is not accompanied by an operation in which one or more options are displayed as a selection result, a variety of subsequent effects derived from one option display effect are provided. By realizing it, the player's interest can be attracted more.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the choice display effect was assumed to be performed with a chance eye formation effect as an opportunity, it is not restricted to this. For example, the option display effect may be executed based on a prefetch notice.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the operation of the effect button 37 is assumed to be repeated hitting, and when the number of consecutive hits satisfies a predetermined condition, the button operation corresponding effect is executed and a predetermined option for the effect pattern is selectively displayed. It was supposed to be. However, the operation of the production button 37 is not limited to this. For example, if a long press for a predetermined time is continued, a predetermined option for the production pattern may be selected and displayed. A predetermined game using the operation of the button 37 may be performed, and a predetermined option for the effect pattern may be selected and displayed on condition that the game is cleared.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a plurality of options are selected and displayed in the button operation-compatible effect, they are selected and displayed one by one in accordance with the number of times the effect button 37 is repeatedly hit. Specifically, for example, when options A and B are selected and displayed, option A is selected and displayed first, and then option B is selected and displayed according to the number of times the effect button 37 is repeatedly hit ( (See (b) of FIG. 17). However, the present invention is not limited to the mode of sequentially selecting and displaying in this manner. For example, a plurality of options may be selected and displayed at the same time on the condition that a predetermined number of times are repeatedly hit.

  In the above embodiment, when a plurality of options are displayed in the option display effect, at least one option is displayed as the selection result in the selection result display effect, and a subsequent effect corresponding to the selection result is executed. did. However, after a plurality of options are displayed in the option display effect, a single effect is not displayed as a selection result, and a subsequent effect is not executed, and a so-called gusset effect is executed in which the losing eyes are stopped and displayed. May be. In this way, even if an option display effect is executed, it does not necessarily develop into a subsequent effect, so that it is possible to realize an effect rich in variations and to select an option for the player. It is possible to have more expectation for it.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when there is no operation of the production | presentation button 37 in the operation reception period, the choice is not selected and displayed in the button operation corresponding production, but the option predetermined in the production pattern in the selection result display production. Is displayed as a selection result. However, if there is no operation of the effect button 37, the subsequent effect may be executed immediately without displaying the selection result. Or when there is no operation of the production button 37, the option corresponding to the subsequent production of the lowest reliability is good also as a selection result. That is, for example, in the case where an effect based on the effect pattern PC shown in FIG. 14 is executed, the option C is selected and displayed when the effect button 37 is tapped eight times, but when the effect button 37 is not operated. The selection result display effect in which the option A is displayed as the selection result may be executed, and the effect A having the lowest reliability may be executed as the subsequent effect. In this way, if the effect button 37 is not operated, only the subsequent effects with low reliability will appear, and the player can be further urged to operate the effect button 37. In this process, for example, the CPU 401 determines the presence / absence of the operation of the effect button 37. When there is no operation, the selection result display effect and the subsequent effect are made with low reliability regardless of the determined effect pattern. What is necessary is just to implement | achieve by rewriting.

  Further, in the above embodiment, by operating the effect button 37, one or more options displayed as the selection result can be selected and displayed in the button operation corresponding effect during the operation reception period. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the options displayed as the selection result may not be selected and displayed in the button operation corresponding effect. For example, in the case where the options displayed as the selection result are options A and B, in the button operation corresponding effect, only option A may be selected and displayed no matter how many times the effect button 37 is hit. In this way, a player who is disappointed that only a single option can be selected by operating the effect button 37 is displayed with two options as a final selection result, thereby giving an unexpectedly high feeling of elevation. Can enhance the fun of the game. For example, when the option displayed as the selection result is the option C that develops to the effect C with the reliability level 3, the option A that develops to the effect A with the reliability level 1 is selected and displayed in the effect corresponding to the button operation. It may be a thing. In this way, the option A selected and displayed in the button operation corresponding effect is displayed by switching to the option C in the selection result display effect. It is possible to give a surprisingly uplifting feeling to a discouraged player and to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In the above embodiment, the number (and type) of options that can be selected and displayed by repeatedly striking the effect button 37 during the operation reception period is predetermined for each effect pattern. For this reason, for example, when an effect based on the effect pattern PA is being executed, even if the effect button 37 is repeatedly hit eight times or more, only the option A is selected and displayed, and the other options are selected and displayed. No (see (1) in FIG. 17). However, the number (and type) of options that can be selected and displayed is not fixed in advance, and is changed in conjunction with the operation of the effect button 37 during the operation reception period. The options selected and displayed in conjunction with the operation may be displayed as the selection results as they are, and the subsequent effects corresponding to the selection results may be executed. That is, an effect pattern that can branch the selection result and the corresponding subsequent effect according to the operation of the effect button 37 during the operation reception period may be prepared. In this way, the player can change the options displayed as the selection result by operating his / her performance button 37, and can display different subsequent effects as a result. For this reason, the player comes to participate more actively in the game, and can enhance the interest of the game. The condition for branching the selection result and the subsequent effect may be the number of consecutive hits of the effect button 37, but is not limited to what is achieved relatively easily like the number of consecutive hits. For example, the operation of the effect button 37 is performed. It may be conditional on clearing a required game. If the selection result and the subsequent effect are branched on the condition that the operation button 37 having such a high game characteristic is operated, it is possible to make the player feel that the game is a participatory game, and the player's interest Can attract more.

  In the above embodiment, the subsequent effect is described as an effect that develops after the selection result is displayed. However, the subsequent effect may not be separately prepared as an effect that develops after the selection result is displayed. It is good also as an effect (for example, normal reach effect) performed when a selection result is not displayed. In this case, since it is not necessary to separately prepare the subsequent effect as an effect that develops after the selection result is displayed, a reduction in the data amount of the effect data can be realized.

  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)

By displaying a plurality of options on the display screen, an option notification means for notifying in advance that there is a possibility that subsequent effects corresponding to each of the options may be executed,
After the plurality of options are displayed, selection display means for selecting and displaying options from the plurality of options;
Selection result display means for displaying on the display screen a selection result indicating which option is selected and displayed by the selection display means;
Subsequent effect execution means capable of executing a subsequent effect corresponding to the option selected and displayed by the selection display means after the selection result is displayed,
The selection display means selectively displays one or a plurality of options from the plurality of options displayed by the option notification means according to an operation of the operation reception means,
When a plurality of options are selected and displayed by the selection display means,
The selection result display means displays a selection result indicating that the plurality of options have been selected on the display screen,
The succeeding effect executing means executes a succeeding effect different from the subsequent effects corresponding to each of the plurality of options notified by the option notifying means.