JP2016005732A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing a novel performance without causing a player to lose interest, based on prior determination.SOLUTION: In determination of execution of a suggestive performance based on a determination result by prior determination means, a game machine allows performance execution means to start the suggestive performance, and can continue the suggestive performance even if variation display is controlled based on subsequent determination information, namely determination information acquired after the determination information where execution of the suggestive performance has been determined, and completes the suggestive performance when the subsequent determination information satisfies predetermined conditions.

Description

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

  In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball enters the starting port, determination information (random number) is acquired, and whether or not to execute a special game (big hit game) based on the determination information It is known that special game determination is performed. In addition, when a game ball enters the starting port during the change of the determination pattern indicating the determination result of the special game determination, the right of the special game determination with respect to the determination information acquired by the entry of the game ball is held, It is known that the change to the reserved right is executed after the current change is finished.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine as described above, before executing the change to the reserved right, it is determined in advance whether or not the hold (determination information for which the special game determination is held) indicates a big hit. , There is one that displays in advance the degree of reliability of the hold jackpot (for example, Patent Document 1)

JP 2000-135332 A

  As described above, a pachinko gaming machine that makes a pre-determination can suggest the reliability of a big hit in advance, and therefore a more innovative presentation that does not make the player bored is always required.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a main purpose thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a more innovative effect that does not make the player bored based on prior determination. It is.

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

  Whether or not the gaming machine (1) according to the present invention performs a special game based on the determination information acquisition means (100) that acquires the determination information when the start condition is satisfied and the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means. Based on the result of determination by the special game determination means (100) and the special game determination means, the symbol display means (4) changes the symbol and then changes the display to stop the determination symbol indicating the determination result. Based on the symbol display control means (100) to be controlled, the hold storage means (100) for holding and storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, and the determination information stored in the hold storage means Preliminary determination means (100) for determining whether or not a game is to be performed in advance prior to determination by the special game determination means, and a suggestion effect based on the determination result by the preliminary determination means The effect control means (400) for controlling the effect executed by the effect execution means (6) when the variable display is controlled by the symbol display control means and the suggestion effect execution determination means (400) for determining whether or not With. Then, when the determination result by the suggestion effect execution determination means is affirmative, the effect control means causes the effect execution means to start the suggestion effect, and the determination acquired after the determination information determined that the suggestion effect is executed. The suggestion effect can be continued even when the variable display is controlled based on the subsequent determination information that is information, and the suggestion effect is ended when the subsequent determination information satisfies a predetermined condition.

  Further, based on the determination result by the special game determination means, a variation time determination means (100) for determining a symbol variation time for displaying the symbol in a variable manner, and a plurality of symbol variation times determined by the variation time determination means based on a plurality of symbol variation times. You may further provide the production pattern selection means (400) which selects a production pattern from production patterns. At this time, the effect control means ends the suggestion effect when the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means is a specific effect pattern (for example, the effect pattern LA2N shown in FIG. 17) based on the subsequent determination information. Let

  Moreover, it is good also as what further has a memory | storage means (400) which memorize | stores several suggestion effects which suggest mutually different content as suggestion effects. At this time, the storage means stores a plurality of composition effects (for example, the characters shown in FIG. 19) suggesting different contents depending on the combination as effects constituting each of the plurality of suggestion effects. When the determination result by the effect execution determination unit is affirmative, the suggestion effect is determined by combining one or more component effects from among a plurality of component effects, and the suggestion effect is started by the effect execution unit.

  Further, after the first suggestion effect (for example, the special background 2 shown in FIG. 19) is executed, the effect control means performs the composition effect of the first suggestion effect (eg, the character shown in FIG. 19) by the suggestion effect determination means. A, C) and a second suggestion effect (for example, the special background 4 shown in FIG. 19) including the additional composition effect (for example, the character D) is determined, the additional structure is added to the first suggestion effect. The second suggestion effect may be executed by adding the effect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a more innovative effect based on prior determination without causing the player to get bored.

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 The figure for demonstrating an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery which concerns on this embodiment 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. An example of a detailed flowchart showing the notification effect execution process in step S115 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing the transition delay processing shown in FIGS. The figure which shows an example of the production pattern in this embodiment In this embodiment, the figure which shows an example of the production | presentation displayed on the image display part 6 in high accuracy / short time. The figure for demonstrating the several background image in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the several background image in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of transfer of the special background effect in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the continuous display of the transition background in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the background restoration in this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the background addition in this embodiment

  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, 16 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. (16 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.

[Outline of gaming state in this embodiment]
Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes at least a highly accurate state, an electric support state, a short time state, a big hit gaming state, and a normal state. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a high probability (1/50: low probability is 1/300). The electric support state means that, for example, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is increased (for example, 10/10: the low probability is 1/10), and the electric tulip 27 is opened for a long time when the normal symbol lottery is won. As a result, the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long period of time, so that the game ball is likely to frequently enter (win) the second starting port 22. The short time state is a gaming state in which the execution interval of the special symbol lottery is shortened. The jackpot game state is a game state in which a jackpot game is executed in which a special symbol lottery is won (winning) and the jackpot 23 is opened. The normal state is a normal gaming state that is not any of the above gaming states. The normal state and the big hit game state do not coexist with other game states, respectively, but the high-accuracy state, the electric support state, and the short-time state may coexist with each other. In the present embodiment, the electric support state and the short time state are controlled at the same time, and the electric support state and the short time state are collectively referred to as a short time state hereinafter. At this time, in the short state, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second starting port 22, and therefore, a lot of special symbol lotteries can be executed in a short time with almost no decrease in the game ball. For this reason, the short time state is a game state advantageous to the player. In the following, the high-accuracy state and the short-time state are referred to as a high-precision / time-short state, and the high-accuracy state and not the short-time state are referred to as a high-precision / non-short-time state (or a latent state).

[Outline of the jackpot game in this embodiment]
Next, an outline of the jackpot game of the special symbol lottery in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery according to the present embodiment. (1) in FIG. 5 shows the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21, and (2) in FIG. 5 shows the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22. The breakdown of jackpot is shown. As shown in (1) and (2) of FIG. 5, the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery for the game ball winning at the first starting port 21 and the game ball winning at the second starting port 22 is both the jackpot A The winning probability of 70 is 70%, and the winning probability of jackpot B is 30%. Below, with reference to (3) of FIG. 5, the jackpot game when winning each jackpot A and B will be described.

  When the jackpot game that is executed when winning the jackpot A is started, after a predetermined opening time has elapsed, the big winning opening 23 is changed from the closed state to the open state (hereinafter simply referred to as “R”) There is a round game). In 1R, when 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 23 or when the opening time is 29.5 seconds, the big winning opening 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state, and 1R is ended. Then, after an interval period (for example, 2 seconds) between rounds is provided, the 2R round game is started after the grand prize opening 23 is opened as in the case of 1R, and the big prize opening 23 is closed. The 2R round game ends. Thereafter, similarly, a total of 16 round games are executed by opening and closing the big prize opening 23 with an interval period in between. Then, when the predetermined ending time has elapsed, the big hit game ends. Therefore, the player can obtain a total of about 2000 prize balls during this jackpot game. Thereafter, the gaming state is from the end of the jackpot game until the end of 80 rotations (that is, from when the special symbol lottery is executed 80 times and the special symbol is displayed 80 times after being changed and displayed on the display 4). During this period, the high accuracy / short time state is controlled.

  When the big hit game executed when the big win B is won, after a predetermined opening time has elapsed, a total of four round games are executed by opening and closing the big prize opening 23 with an interval period in between. Then, when the predetermined ending time has elapsed, the big hit game ends. Therefore, the player can obtain a total of about 500 prize balls during this jackpot game. Thereafter, the gaming state is controlled to a high-probability / short-time state from the end of the big hit game until the end of 80 rotations.

Next, a processing flow executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

[Main operation of main control unit]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. Hereinafter, a timer interrupt process performed in the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 6 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 6 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 the type of jackpot (for example, jackpot A or jackpot B shown in FIG. 5) 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 variation pattern random number are used in the process of step S408 in FIG. 8 described later. In the random number update process of step S1, the big hit random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each random number is acquired in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and is used in the special symbol process in step S4 and the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. Note that the counter that performs the processing of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the big hit random number).

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

  Next, in step S3, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and when the gate switch 113 is turned on (when a game ball detection signal is output from the gate switch 113), the normal symbol lottery is suspended. If it is determined whether the number is less than the upper limit (for example, 4) and it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit, a gate switch process is performed to obtain a random number used in the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. To do.

  Next, in step S4, the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, and after the special symbols are variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b, these are displayed. 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 in detail later 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 short time 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 short time state, it is increased to a high probability (10/10).

  Next, in step S6, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing in step S4 (when 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 in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S7, the CPU 101 performs electric driving when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e by the normal symbol processing in step S5 is a predetermined winning symbol (that is, when the normal symbol lottery is won). An electric tulip process for operating the tulip 27 is executed. At that time, the CPU 101 controls to open the electric tulip 27 for a very short period (once for 0.10 seconds) in a normal state, and controls to open the electric tulip 27 for a long period (three times for 2.00 seconds) in a short time state. . 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.

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

  Next, in step S9, the CPU 101 executes various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 by the start opening switch process in step S2, the special symbol process in step S4, the big winning opening process in step S6, the prize ball process in step S8, and the like. Output processing for outputting information necessary for the production control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300 is executed.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 7 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. 6 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. Note that each time the value of the holding number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is subtracted by 1 in the process of step S406 in FIG. Deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of the last three steps 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 made in advance prior to the processing in steps S407 and S408 of 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. 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. Note that 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. 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 made in advance prior to the processing in steps S407 and S408 of 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. 6, 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. 8 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. The special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 6 will be described below with reference to 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. 6, 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 that time, the CPU 101 reads out and deletes from the RAM 103 the earliest storage time among the random number sets acquired and stored in step S <b> 210 of FIG. 7 stored in the RAM 103. 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 this time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 and stored in the step S204 in 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 (for example, big hit A or big hit B shown in FIG. 5) 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. 6, 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. 6, 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 proceeds 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. 6, 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 (ordinary 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. 6, and the customer waiting effect is ended. Thereafter, the processing proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 6 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 moves to step S604. If the determination is NO, the opening effect has not ended, and the process moves 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: “4” or “16” in this embodiment) and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 during the jackpot game, and the setting information Is set in the RAM 103. 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. 6, 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. 10, 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. If the 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. 6, 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. 10, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S619 in FIG. 10, the CPU 101 resets the round number 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. 9 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. 6, and the effect can be switched (for example, switching from the big hit game effect to the highly accurate / short-time effect). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 11, 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. 11 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and 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. 11 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. 6, sets the effect contents according to the received command, Command reception processing for setting various commands in the RAM 403 for instructing the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to execute the effect of the set effect content is executed. This command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

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

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

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 12 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 12, the command receiving process in step S11 of FIG. 11 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. 7). (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 special symbol lotteries held (number of reserved data) stored in the RAM 403 is 1 or more, the CPU 401 stores the latest in the RAM 403 (that is, included in the latest reserved data). ) Based on the prior determination information, it is determined by lottery or the like whether or not the prefetch notice effect is executed. For example, the CPU 401 determines that the prior determination information indicates “big hit”, “losing” and “reach effect” (reach effect), or “losing” and “reach effect”. In each of the cases indicating “None” (no reach reach), a prefetch random number is acquired, and when the prefetch random number matches a predetermined prefetch winning value, it is determined to perform the prefetch notice effect. It should be noted that different numbers may be set for the pre-reading winning values depending on whether the pre-determination information is “big hit”, “losing with reach”, or “losing without reach”. Specifically, by setting the number of prefetch winning values in the case of “big hit” larger than the number of prefetching winning values in the case of “losing with reach”, a prefetching notice effect is easily performed in the case of “big hit”. It may be a thing.

  When it is determined that the prefetching notice effect is to be executed, the CPU 401 turns on the prefetching flag corresponding to the hold for which the prefetch notice effect is to be performed (the special symbol lottery hold stored in the RAM 403). Note that the prefetch flag is a flag stored in the RAM 403 in association with the special symbol lottery suspension, and details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16, but when the prefetch flag is ON. When the special symbol lottery associated with the prefetch flag is executed, the prefetch notice effect is executed or the prefetch notice effect is delayed. Moreover, in this embodiment, the special background effect using the background image of any one of the special backgrounds 1 to 5 shown in FIGS. For example, two special symbol lottery holds have already been stored in the RAM 403 (referred to as a first hold and a second hold in the order in which they are stored), and a third third hold is newly stored. When it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed based on the advance determination information included in the hold data of the hold, the CPU 401 determines the hold (third hold) based on which it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, and until then. Each prefetch flag associated with the stored hold (first hold, second hold) is turned ON. When these reservations are consumed (that is, when these reserved special symbol lotteries are executed), the corresponding prefetch flag is referred to, and when the delay is not performed, the special background 1 A special background effect of any one of? Therefore, for example, this special background effect is continued over three consecutive fluctuations in which the first hold to the third hold are digested. Details of the special background effect will be described later with reference to FIGS. Also, in the following, the hold (predetermined in the above example is the third hold) having the pre-determination information that is determined to execute the prefetch notice effect will be referred to as prefetch decision hold, and the hold of the target to perform the prefetch notice effect (the above example) Then, the first hold to the third hold) may be referred to as prefetch target hold. 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. 8 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 FIGS. 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. 8 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. 8 or the process in step S624 in FIG. 10 has been received. If the determination in step S118 is YES, the process proceeds to step S119, and if this 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, when the gaming state indicated by the gaming state notification command received in step S118 is a high probability / short time state, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to refer to the background image of the notification effect with reference to FIG. If the game state indicated by the game state notification command received in step S118 is a normal state, the background image of the notification effect is instructed to the image sound control unit 500 or the like. Is set to an image showing a normal background, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 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. 8 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. 9 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. 9 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. 10 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. 8 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 S <b> 130, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect end command set in the process of step S <b> 418 in FIG. 8 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]
FIGS. 14-16 is a detailed flowchart which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect execution process of step S115 of FIG. Below, with reference to FIGS. 14-16, the notification production | presentation execution process of FIG.12 S115 is demonstrated. In addition, in this embodiment, since the notification effect (special background effect) executed in a specific game state (high accuracy / short time state) is characteristic, the execution process of this special background effect will be described in detail. The description of the notification effect is omitted or simplified.

  In step S701, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability / short time state. In the present embodiment, after the big hit game of big hit A or big hit B shown in FIG. If the determination in step S701 is YES, the process proceeds to step S703, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S702.

  In step S <b> 702, while the normal background (see FIG. 19 described later) is displayed as the background image BI, the CPU 401 displays the decorative design in a variable manner, and notifies the user whether or not a big hit has occurred by stopping the decorative design. The notification effect is executed, and then the notification effect execution process is terminated.

  In step S703, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the background migration completed flag is ON. Here, the background transition completed flag is stored in the RAM 403 and, when it is ON, indicates that the background effect is a special background effect using any one of the background images of the special backgrounds 1 to 5 and is OFF. The background effect is a flag indicating that the background effect is a special background effect using a background image of the special background 0. If the determination in step S703 is yes, the process proceeds to step S714 shown in FIG. 15, and if this determination is no, the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S704, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the prefetch flag is ON. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the prefetch flag is ON by referring to the prefetch flag associated with the hold when digesting the special symbol lottery hold. If the determination in step S704 is yes, the process proceeds to step S706. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S705, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to execute a background effect in which a special background 0 (see FIG. 19 described later) is displayed as the background image BI (see FIG. 18 described later). Specifically, the CPU 401 continuously displays the special background 0 when the background image BI is already displayed, and switches to the special background 0 when another image is displayed as the background image BI. indicate. Although the special background 0 will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, in this embodiment, it functions as a default background displayed with high accuracy / short time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S706, the CPU 401 executes a migration delay process. Hereinafter, the transition delay process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the migration delay process.

  In step S801 in FIG. 16, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the delay flag is ON. Here, the delay flag is stored in the RAM 403, and delays the pre-reading notice effect (special background effects 1 to 5 shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 described later) when ON (this change is not executed). Without any delay). If the determination in step S801 is YES, the process proceeds to step S805. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S802.

  In step S802, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to delay the prefetch notice effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to delay to the next and subsequent fluctuations without executing the pre-reading notice effect in the current fluctuation based on the status of the current number of holds, lottery, and the like. For example, when there are a plurality of holds (for example, three) for which the prefetch flag is ON, the CPU 401 performs the prefetch notice effect at least in the change of the last hold (second hold) immediately before the third digestion. Therefore, it is possible to determine not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, for example, in the first pending change that is digested first. If the determination in step S802 is YES, the process proceeds to step S803, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S808.

  In step S <b> 803, the CPU 401 sets the delay flag to ON and stores it in the RAM 403, sets the delay count Cd, and stores it in the RAM 403. Specifically, the CPU 401 sets the number of delays Cd as the number of fluctuations that delays the pre-reading notice effect based on the current number of pending states. For example, if there are a plurality (for example, three) of holdings whose prefetch flag is ON, the CPU 401 only needs to execute the prefetching notice effect at least in the third hold change that is digested last. In the first and second hold fluctuations, the prefetch notice effect can not be executed (that is, delayed). Accordingly, in this case, one or two times can be set as the number of delay times Cd. In addition, what number should be set should just be determined suitably by lottery. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S <b> 804, the CPU 401 sets a value “1” as the counter C indicating the number of fluctuations and stores it in the RAM 403. Then, the migration delay process ends.

  In step S805, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the value indicated by the counter C matches the delay count Cd. If the determination in step S805 is YES, the process moves to step S807. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S806.

  In step S806, the CPU 401 increments the value of the counter C stored in the RAM 403 by “1” and updates it. Then, the migration delay process ends.

  In step S807, the CPU 401 turns OFF the delay flag stored in the RAM 403 and resets the values of the counter C and the number of delays Cd (sets them to 0). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S808.

  In step S808, the CPU 401 turns on the migratable flag and stores it in the RAM 403. Here, the transition enable flag is a flag for executing a prefetch notice effect when the flag is ON. Then, the migration delay process ends.

  When the delay processing is not performed by the transition delay processing described above and when the delay processing is performed and the variation of the set number of delays is completed, the transition enable flag is set to ON.

  Returning to FIG. 14, in step S707, the CPU 401 determines whether the transfer enable flag is ON. If the determination in step S707 is yes, the process proceeds to step S708. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S710.

  In step S708, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display any one of the special background 0 to the special backgrounds 1 to 5 (see FIG. 19 described later) as the background image BI (see FIG. 18 described later). Switch to background effect. Note that which of the special backgrounds 1 to 5 is to be switched is determined based on pre-determination determination pre-determination information. Specifically, for example, when the pre-determination decision pending determination information indicates a big hit B, a special background 1 or 2 that can be notified of the big hit is determined. The details of the special backgrounds 1 to 5 will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S709.

  In step S709, the CPU 401 turns off the transfer enable flag stored in the RAM 403 and turns on the background transfer completed flag. Here, the background transition completed flag is a flag indicating that the transition to the background effect in which one of the special backgrounds 1 to 5 is displayed when the flag is ON. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S710, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to execute a background effect in which a special background 0 (see FIG. 19 described later) is displayed as the background image BI (see FIG. 18 described later) (or If it is already running, continue to display it). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S711, while any one of the special backgrounds 0 to 5 is displayed as the background image BI, the CPU 401 variably displays the decorative design DI (see FIG. 18 described later) and stops the decorative design DI. The notification effect which notifies whether it is a big hit or not is executed. Note that this notification effect is, for example, from among a plurality of effect patterns shown in FIG. 17, the conditions of the setting information included in the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. It is executed based on a production pattern determined based on a time condition and a reach production condition or the like. As the notification effect is executed, the prefetch flag associated with the suspended special symbol lottery that has been digested is erased from the RAM 403. Then, the notification effect execution process ends.

  On the other hand, when the background transition completed flag is ON (when the background image is the special background 1 to 5; YES in step S703), in step S712 in FIG. 15, the CPU 401 determines whether the prefetch flag is ON. Determine whether. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the prefetch flag is ON by referring to the prefetch flag associated with the hold when digesting the special symbol lottery hold. If the determination in step S712 is yes, the process proceeds to step S713. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S715.

  In step S <b> 713, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the pre-determination decision hold prior determination information matches the advance notice content suggested by the current background effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines an effect pattern to be executed when the prefetch determination hold is digested based on the pre-determination decision hold pre-determination information, and the effect based on the effect pattern is the current special It is determined whether the background (special backgrounds 1 to 5) matches the notice content suggested. Here, first, an effect pattern determined by the CPU 401 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect pattern is set in advance for each variation time of the special symbol, but here, as an example, as shown in FIG. 17, a short variation time (4 seconds), a medium variation time (12 seconds), and a long variation time. An example of the effect pattern set in association with (60 seconds) will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the effect pattern is at least a special symbol variation time, winning information indicating whether or not it is a hit, and if it is a hit, the type of hit, information on reach effect, and information indicating the reliability of reach effect Is associated with. Here, the reliability indicates the possibility of being a big hit. Specifically, a reach effect with a high reliability value is a loss effect (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 reach effect is executed, the probability of being a big hit becomes high. On the other hand, a reach 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 reach effect is executed, the probability of being a big hit is low. That is, for example, when the reach effect 1N with reliability 3 is executed, the probability that the effect pattern LA1N (winning effect pattern) is selected is the effect pattern LA2N (when the reach effect 2N with reliability 4 is executed). The probability that the winning production pattern) is selected is lower. In the present embodiment, the reach effect 3S is associated only with the winning effect pattern LA3S, and is not associated with the lost effect pattern. Therefore, when the reach effect 3S is executed, the jackpot is determined.

  For example, when the pre-determination information indicates a big hit B (4R big hit) based on the pre-determination decision hold pre-determination information, the CPU 401, for example, produces an effect pattern LA2N as an effect pattern to be executed when the pre-read decision hold is consumed. To decide. Further, the CPU 401 specifies which of the special backgrounds 1 to 5 is the currently displayed background image, and inquires about the content of the notice. The details will be described later with reference to FIG. 19. For example, if the special background 3 is a big hit when the special background 3 is displayed, a special big hit of 16R (big hit A) is forewarned. As shown in FIG. 17, the effect pattern LA2N is an effect pattern for informing the 4R big hit (big hit B), and therefore the CPU 401 determines that the special background 3 (that is, the content that this background gives notice) is the effect pattern. It is determined that it does not conform to LA2N. On the other hand, since the special background 2 is foretelling that if it reaches reach, it will become a fever (the reliability of the jackpot is 4), so the CPU 401 has an effect pattern in which the special background 2 is a reach effect of reliability 4. It is determined that it conforms to LA2N. Even when the pre-determination decision pending determination information indicates a loss, if the production pattern LB2N is determined based on the prior determination information, for example, the possibility of a 4R big hit (big hit B) Since the suggested reach effect (losing reach effect) is executed, the special background 3 may be determined not to match the effect pattern LB2N. If the determination in step S713 is yes, the process proceeds to step S714. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S725.

  In step S714, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute an additional effect in addition to the current background effect as a notice effect for notifying the content of the prefetch determination suspension determined to be compatible with the current background effect by the suitability determination in step S713. Make an additional decision. For example, in step S713, when the pre-determination decision hold pre-determination information indicates a big hit A (16R big hit), for example, an effect pattern LA2S is determined as an effect pattern to be executed when the prefetch determination hold is digested, It is assumed that the current background image is a special background 2 that can give notice of an effect based on the effect pattern LA2S. At this time, the CPU 401 adds a character (for example, the character D) that constitutes the special background to the special background 2 as a notice effect for notifying the effect based on the effect pattern LA2S, and another special background (for example, the special background 4). It is determined whether or not to perform an additional effect. In addition, this decision shall be executed as appropriate based on whether or not the content for which the special background after the addition is noticed matches the pre-determination decision hold pre-determined information and, if appropriate, based on lottery etc. Good. The special background and the characters constituting the special background will be described later with reference to FIG. If the determination in step S714 is yes, the process moves to step S720. If the determination is no, the process moves to step S717.

  In step S <b> 715, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the prior determination information included in the current suspension matches the notice content suggested by the current background effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the hold prior determination information currently stored in the RAM 403 matches the notice content suggested by the current special background (special backgrounds 1 to 5). In other words, when there is information indicating a big hit B (4R big hit), for example, in the hold prior determination information currently stored in the RAM 403, the CPU 401 displays the background image currently displayed as the special background 1-5. Identify any of them and inquire about their notice. As described above, for example, if the special background 3 is displayed when the special background 3 is displayed, if the big hit is made, the CPU 401 always gives a 16R big hit (big hit A). The big hit (big hit B) is determined not to be suitable for the special background 3 (that is, the content for which the background is foretold). Further, for example, when the pending prior determination information currently stored in the RAM 403 is a loss, the CPU 401 indicates that the content (lack) included in the suspension is a special background 1 to 4 (preliminary notification content that does not notify the determination of a big hit) ). If the determination in step S715 is yes, the process proceeds to step S716, and if this determination is no, the process proceeds to step S725.

  In step S716, the CPU 401 determines whether or not a specified condition is satisfied. Here, various conditions may be set as the specified conditions. For example, the CPU 401 stores the number of variable displays in which any one of the background effects of the special backgrounds 1 to 5 is continued, and the number of times is specified. It is determined whether or not the number of times (for example, 10 times) has been reached. If the determination in step S716 is yes, the process moves to step S718. If the determination is no, the process moves to step S717.

  In step S717, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display one of the special backgrounds already displayed as the background image BI (see FIG. 18 described later) (special backgrounds 1 to 5 in FIG. 19 described later). ) Is displayed continuously. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S711 illustrated in FIG.

  In step S718, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display one of the special backgrounds already displayed as the background image BI (see FIG. 18 described later) (special backgrounds 1 to 5 in FIG. 19 described later). ) To the special background 0 (return to the default background of high accuracy / short time). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S719.

  In step S <b> 719, the CPU 401 turns off the background migration completed flag stored in the RAM 403. This indicates that the background image is not one of the special backgrounds 1 to 5 but the special background 0. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S711 illustrated in FIG.

  In step S720, the CPU 401 executes the migration delay process described in step S706. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S721.

  In step S721, the CPU 401 determines whether the transfer enable flag is ON. If the determination in step S721 is YES, the process moves to step S722, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to step S724.

  In step S722, the image acoustic control unit 500 is instructed to add a character (eg, character D) to the special background (eg, special background 2) that is already displayed as the background image BI (see FIG. 18 described later). To switch to another special background (for example, special background 4). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S723.

  In step S723, the CPU 401 turns OFF the migration enable flag stored in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S711 illustrated in FIG.

  In step S724, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to display one of the special backgrounds already displayed as the background image BI (see FIG. 18 described later) (special backgrounds 1 to 5 in FIG. 19 described later). ) Is displayed continuously. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S711 illustrated in FIG.

  In step S725, the CPU 401 executes the migration delay process described in step S706. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S726.

  In step S726, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the transfer enable flag is ON. If the determination in step S726 is yes, the process moves to step S727. If the determination is no, the process moves to step S724.

  In step S728, the CPU 401 turns off the transfer enable flag stored in the RAM 403 and turns on the background transfer completed flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S711 illustrated in FIG.

  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.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect is performed in the high-accuracy / short-time state (when the pre-reading flag is ON), the pre-reading notice effect is determined according to the pre-determination decision pending prior determination information. A background effect in which any one of the special backgrounds 1 to 5 is displayed is executed. The special backgrounds 1 to 5 displayed as the background images are each continued until the specified condition is satisfied, or until the pending prior determination information that does not match the current background effect is generated. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the pending prior determination information that is not suitable for the current background effect, the displayed special backgrounds 1 to 5 are switched to the special background 0 and then displayed as other special backgrounds. 1 to 5 can be transferred (the background transfer flag is turned OFF). In addition, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the pre-determined information on hold that matches the currently displayed special backgrounds 1 to 5, the displayed special backgrounds 1 to 5 are continuously displayed as they are, or When a character is added, it shifts to another special background (special background 4 or 5).

[High-precision / short-time production in this embodiment]
Next, in the present embodiment described above using the flowcharts, characteristic effects executed in the image display unit 6 with high accuracy / short time will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, during high accuracy / short time, the image display unit 6 includes decorative symbols DI (DI1 to DI3), reserved images RI (RI1 to RI4), stage ST (ST1 to ST4), and background image BI. The character notification image CI and the notice telop image PI are displayed. In the present embodiment, various contents are suggested by the background image BI.

[Decorative design]
The decorative symbol DI is composed of three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3, and is variably displayed in accordance with the variably displaying special symbols. Specifically, the first decorative symbol DI1 arranged on the left is first temporarily displayed after being variably displayed, and then temporarily suspended after the second decorative symbol DI2 arranged on the right is variably displayed. After the third decorative symbol DI3 arranged in the center is temporarily stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped and displayed. 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. Further, in the drawings after FIG. 18, the decorative symbol DI that is changing or temporarily stopped is displayed with a dotted line, and the decorative symbol DI that is completely stopped (mainly stopped) is displayed with a solid line. In addition, the decorative symbol DI is a so-called “diet”, a number symbol that can be notified of a big hit by aligning three (or matching a specific pattern), and the three decorative symbols DI are stopped and displayed. As a result, the winning result (whether it is a big hit or not) is notified. In the present embodiment, when all the decorative symbols DI are aligned with the same number symbol “7”, it is informed that 16R is a big hit (big hit A), and when it is set with other numerical symbols, it is a big hit of 4R (big hit B). Is notified. The display positions of the first to third decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 on the display area may be changed, and the first to third decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 may be arranged side by side in the vertical direction. However, they may be arranged side by side in an oblique direction. In addition, in this embodiment, it is decided to use a numerical design as the outcome, but in addition to the numerical design, other designs such as a character design and a character design may be used, and such other designs may be combined. It may be used.

[Hold image]
The hold image RI is an image for indicating the number of the second special symbol lottery held by the player. In the present embodiment, in the high accuracy / short time state, the game ball is likely to win the second starting port 22, and the second special symbol lottery has priority over the first special symbol lottery. Since this is executed, the second special symbol lottery is executed in principle in the high accuracy / short time state. For this reason, the hold of the first special symbol lottery is not displayed on the image display unit 6, but may be displayed together with the hold of the second special symbol lottery. In addition, the image display unit 6 is provided with a plurality of stages ST that are positions where the reserved images RI are respectively displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 18, the second special symbol lottery is held at a position above a plurality of stages ST (ST1 to ST4) arranged in the horizontal direction in the lower area of the display screen of the image display unit 6. The reserved images RI (RI1 to RI4) corresponding to the number of times of being displayed are displayed.

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 18, the second special symbol lottery is held at the stage ST1 arranged at one end (right end) of the plurality of stages ST arranged in line, and then the second A hold image RI1 (hereinafter also referred to as a first hold image RI1) corresponding to a hold (hereinafter referred to as a first hold) scheduled to be subjected to a special symbol lottery is displayed. In addition, at stage ST2 arranged next to stage ST1 (next to the left), the second special symbol lottery is currently reserved, and the second special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed next to the first hold. A hold image RI2 (hereinafter also referred to as a second hold image RI2) corresponding to the hold (hereinafter referred to as a second hold) is displayed. In addition, at stage ST3 arranged next to stage ST2 (next to the left), the second special symbol lottery is currently held, and the second special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed next to the second hold. A hold image RI3 (hereinafter also referred to as a third hold image RI3) corresponding to the hold (hereinafter referred to as a third hold) is displayed. In addition, at stage ST4 arranged next to stage ST3 (next to the left), the second special symbol lottery is currently reserved, and the second special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed next to the third hold. A hold image RI4 (hereinafter also referred to as a fourth hold image RI4) corresponding to the hold (hereinafter referred to as a fourth hold) is displayed. When the maximum number of times that the second special symbol lottery can be held is four, the stage ST4 on which the fourth reserved image RI4 is displayed is arranged at the other end (left end) of the plurality of stages arranged in a row. Will be.

  The hold images RI respectively displayed on the plurality of stages ST are sequentially changed in display position (ie, stage ST) every time the second special symbol lottery is completed. Specifically, when the current special symbol variation display ends (when the decoration symbol DI variation display is completely stopped), the reserved image RI1 displayed on the stage ST1 disappears from the stage ST1 (that is, the first variation). 1 hold is digested), and the hold images RI2 to RI4 displayed on the stages ST2 to ST4 move from the stages ST2 to ST4 to the stages ST1 to ST3, respectively. In this way, the hold image RI sequentially moves on the stage ST every time the hold of the second special symbol lottery is digested. In the present embodiment, the reserved image RI is displayed on the stage ST. However, the stage ST is not displayed, and the reserved image RI is displayed at a predetermined position according to the number of times the image is held. It is good also as a thing.

  By the way, as described above, in the present embodiment, the lottery result for the second special symbol lottery is changed from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 before the symbol variation in the second special symbol lottery is started. Be notified. That is, for example, before the second reserved image RI2 disappears from the stage ST1 and the change of the special symbol in the second special symbol lottery is started (that is, the second reservation is digested), for example, the second reservation is When it occurs, the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery for the second hold is determined in advance. In the present embodiment, by changing the background image BI based on this prior determination, for example, there is a possibility that there is a hold with a relatively high reliability for winning in the second special symbol lottery, or It is possible to make the player expect in advance that there is a possibility that there is a holding that will be a big hit of 16R (a big hit A shown in FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, in the high accuracy / short time state, the game ball is likely to win the second starting port 22, and the second special symbol lottery has priority over the first special symbol lottery. Since it is executed, the pre-determination during the high-precision / short-time state is assumed to be performed based on the suspension of the second special symbol drawing. However, in other embodiments, the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery shall be digested in the order in which they are put on hold, and a pre-determination may be executed for all of these holds. .

[background image]
The background image BI is an image (still image or moving image) that is displayed as a background effect of the above-described decorative pattern DI or the reserved image RI, and has a background effect in a normal state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a normal background effect) and a high level. The game state is suggested by displaying different background images BI in the background effect in the certain / short time state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a special background effect). In addition, a plurality of types of background images BI to be displayed as special background effects are prepared, and each background image is continuously displayed over a predetermined number of variations, so that it varies depending on each background image. The contents are suggested. Hereinafter, the types of background images in the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the normal background is a background image BI displayed as a normal background effect, and the gaming state may be a normal state by displaying a landscape image such as a mountain as the normal background. It is suggested.

  The special background 0 is a background image BI displayed as a special background effect. As the special background 0, for example, a moving image in which a character A travels on a vehicle (for example, a motorcycle) is displayed, so that the gaming state is high. It is suggested that there is a certain / short state (see FIG. 18). That is, the special background 0 is displayed as a default background with high accuracy / short time.

  The special background 1 is a background image BI displayed as a special background effect. As the special background 1, for example, a moving image in which the character B is running in parallel with the character A is displayed. There is a possibility that there is a chance (pickup reliability is 3) pending if it is in a short-time state and reach, or it is an opportunity if reach is reached in the current special symbol variation display This is suggested (see (1) in FIG. 20).

  The special background 2 is a background image BI displayed as a special background effect. As the special background 2, for example, a moving image in which a character C runs in parallel with the character A is displayed, so that the gaming state is highly accurate / There is a possibility that there is a holding of intense fever (big hit reliability is 4) if it is in a short-time state and reach, or it is fever if it reaches reach in the current special symbol variation display (See (2) in FIG. 20).

  The special background 3 is a background image BI displayed as a special background effect. As the special background 3, for example, a moving image in which a character D runs in parallel with the character A is displayed, so that the gaming state is highly accurate / There is a possibility that there is a holding that will be a big hit of 16R (big hit A shown in FIG. 5) if it is in the short-time state and a big hit, or if it is a big hit in the current special symbol fluctuation display, it will be a big hit of 16R (See (3) in FIG. 20).

  The special background 4 is a background image BI displayed as a special background effect. As the special background 4, for example, a moving image in which characters C and D run in parallel with the character A is displayed, so that the gaming state is high. There is a possibility that there will be a holding that will be a big hit of 16R if it hits a certain time / short time, and if it reaches reach, it will be a fever (big hit reliability is 4). It is suggested that if it reaches reach in the fluctuation display of the special symbol, it will be a fever, and if it hits at that time, it will be a big hit of 16R (see (4) of FIG. 20).

  The special background 5 is a background image BI that is displayed as a special background effect. As the special background 5, for example, a state in which characters B, C, and D run in parallel in addition to the character A is displayed, so that the gaming state is It is suggested that there is a hold with a high probability / short-time state and the 16R jackpot is confirmed, or that the 16R jackpot is confirmed in the current special symbol fluctuation display ((5) in FIG. 20). reference).

  As described above, the special backgrounds 1 to 4 suggest that there is a possibility that there is a holding with a relatively high reliability of the jackpot, and it will surely become a reach or a big hit. It does not suggest that. For this reason, the special backgrounds 1 to 4 are also provided when it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed in the case where the pre-determination information indicates “losing with reach” or “losing without reach”. Is displayed as a pre-reading notice effect. Therefore, when the special backgrounds 1 to 4 are “reach”, the reliability of the jackpot of the reach is indicated (for the special backgrounds 3 and 4 as well as the type of jackpot), In the case of "", it also functions as a gaze effect. On the other hand, the special background 5 is a pre-reading notice effect that informs the confirmation of the big hit of 16R, so it is not displayed when the prior determination information is “losing” or “4R big hit”, but when it is “16R big hit”. Only displayed.

  As described above, in the special background effect in the present embodiment, the background effect is executed by the special background 0 in which the character A is displayed as the default background in the high-precision / short-time state. In addition, a single character or a plurality of other characters are added (changes to any of the background effects of special backgrounds 1 to 5), so that the character is added (according to any of special backgrounds 1 to 5). ) Different notices are suggested. Note that the special backgrounds 1 to 5 are backgrounds that are shifted from the special background 0 that is the default background, and hence may be referred to as transition backgrounds in distinction from the special background 0 below.

[Character notification image]
The character notification image CI is an image for explicitly notifying the character displayed in the special background effect described above, and the areas where the characters A, B, C, and D are lit and displayed are determined in advance. Each area is lit and displayed according to the type of special background effect. Specifically, when the background effect of the special background 0 is displayed, the area of the character A is lit and displayed as the character notification image CI (see FIG. 18), and when the background effect of the special background 1 is displayed, When the areas of the characters A and B are lit and displayed as the character notification image CI (see (1) in FIG. 20) and the background effect of the special background 2 is displayed, the areas of the characters A and C are displayed as the character notification image CI. When the background effect of the special background 3 is displayed (see (2) in FIG. 20), the areas of the characters A, C, and D are lit and displayed as the character notification image CI ((4) in FIG. 20). When the background effect of the special background 5 is displayed, all areas of the characters A, B, C, and D are lit up as the character notification image CI (see FIG. 0 see (5)). Therefore, the player confirms not only the type of special background effect (special backgrounds 0 to 5 displayed as the background image BI) but also the character notification image CI, so that the current special background effect can be used for any combination of characters. Can be recognized. In other embodiments, the character notification image CI may be displayed instead of the background image BI. Even in this case, different contents can be suggested depending on the combination of characters. Further, by not displaying the character notification image CI, the combination of characters in the special background effect may not be specified.

[Notice telop image]
The notice telop image PI is an image for explicitly notifying the notice contents suggested in the above-described special background effect, and a character image corresponding to the type of the special background effect is displayed. Specifically, when the background effect of the special background 0 is displayed, the character image “Rush mode” indicating the high accuracy / short time mode is displayed as the notice telop image PI (see FIG. 18). When the background effect is displayed, the character image “reach and chance” is displayed as the notice telop image PI (see (1) in FIG. 20). When the background effect of the special background 2 is displayed, the notice telop is displayed. When the image image PI displays a character image “reach and heat” (see (2) in FIG. 20) and the background effect of the special background 3 is displayed, the notice telop image PI is “big hit 16R BONUS”. When the character image is displayed (see (3) in FIG. 20) and the background effect of the special background 4 is displayed, the notice telop image PI is “Lee”. When the character image “Intense heat & 16R Bonus” is displayed (see (4) in FIG. 20) and the background effect of the special background 5 is displayed, the character image “Victory!” Is displayed as the notice telop image PI. (See (5) in FIG. 20). Therefore, the player can recognize not only the type of the special background effect but also the notice content suggested by the current special background effect by confirming the notice telop image PI. In other embodiments, the notice telop image PI may not be displayed in order to imply the notice contents suggested by the special background effect.

[Overview of special background production transition]
Next, the outline of the transition of the special background effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Now, as an example, as shown in (1) of FIG. 21, when the background effect of the special background 0 that is the default background suggesting the gaming state is being executed in the high accuracy / short time state (for example, a big hit A Or just after the jackpot game of jackpot B). In FIG. 21 and subsequent drawings, the reserved image RI indicating the prefetch determination hold determined to execute the prefetch notice effect is displayed in black to distinguish it from the hold images indicating other hold.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 21, when the special symbol fluctuation display (hereinafter, simply referred to as fluctuation display) is being executed, the first hold and the second hold are stored in the RAM 403 ( In other words, the first reserved image RI1 and the second reserved image RI2 are displayed on the stages ST1 and ST2, and two game balls are newly won in the second starting port 22 to win the third reserved and second It is assumed that the fourth hold image RI3 and the fourth hold image RI4 are displayed on the stages ST3 and ST4. Then, the production control unit 400 is notified in advance of the result of the second special symbol lottery (for example, 4R jackpot B) for the third hold from the main control unit 100, and the lottery result (preliminary determination information) determined in advance. ) To execute the pre-reading notice effect. At this time, the presentation control unit 400, based on the prior determination information, the prefetch flag corresponding to the prefetch determination hold (third hold) and the hold (first hold, second hold) stored before the prefetch decision hold. Set to ON. That is, the first hold to the third hold are set as the prefetch target hold.

  At this time, as shown in (2) of FIG. 21, in the notification effect accompanying the change display of the special symbol already executed when the prefetch determination hold (third hold) determined to execute the prefetch notice effect is generated. In addition, the background effect of the special background 0 is continued as it is without being changed. For example, the decorative design DI is stopped and displayed with the lost symbols of “3”, “4”, and “9”.

  Next, when the first hold image RI1 disappears and the variable display for the first hold is started, for example, the background effect of the special background 2 is based on the prefetch flag set to ON based on the prior determination information. Executed. Specifically, as shown in (3) of FIG. 21, the background image BI is switched from the background image indicating the special background 0 to the background image indicating the special background 2. That is, the effect that the character C is added to the character A is executed as the background effect. When the background effect of the special background 2 is executed, if the reach is reached after the change (change display for the first hold), the hold (specifically, the big hit reliability is 4) is held (specifically, It is suggested that there may be a third hold).

  Then, in the variable display for the first hold and the variable display for the second hold, while the background image showing the special background 2 is continuously displayed, the production suggests that the reliability of winning the second special symbol lottery is high ( For example, the reach effect) is not executed, and as shown in FIG. 21 (4), for example, the decorative symbols DI are stopped and displayed with the lost symbols of “4”, “6”, and “8”.

  Next, when the third reserved image RI3 disappears and the variable display for the third reserved is started, the background image showing the special background 2 is continuously displayed, and the reliability for winning the second special symbol lottery is high. A reach effect (for example, a reach effect based on the effect pattern LA2N shown in FIG. 17), which is one of the effects suggesting that, is executed. Specifically, when the variable display for the third hold is started, the decorative symbol DI that is variablely displayed as shown in (5) of FIG. 21 is the first decorative symbol as shown in (6) of FIG. When the DI1 and the second decorative design DI2 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same numerical design (for example, “1”), the reach state is reached. Next, as shown in FIG. For example, a battle effect in which characters A and C fight against an enemy character is executed, and a hit reach effect that is a big hit by defeating the enemy is executed.

  Then, after the reach effect suggests that it is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 21 (8), the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are, for example, “1” “1” “1” hits. By stopping and displaying with the eyes, the result of the special symbol lottery (4R big hit B) is confirmed and notified to the player, and the current special symbol variation display ends. After that, the jackpot game effect is started, but when the game is controlled in the high accuracy / short time state after the jackpot game effect is finished, the background effect of the special background 0 which is the default background is started again. The

  In the above description, an example in which the background image BI is switched from the special background 0 that is the default background image to the special background 2 as the transition background based on the prior determination has been described. The same applies to the case of switching to the transition background. As described above, in the special background effect in the present embodiment, the special background 0 is displayed as the default background image. However, if it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the prior determination, the special background is displayed in the subsequent variable display. By shifting from 0 to another special background (transition background), different notice contents can be suggested depending on the transition background (any of special backgrounds 1 to 5). Further, in the above, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the transition background corresponding to the notice content is switched from the next variable display (that is, from when the first hold stored first is digested). However, when the transition delay processing described above with reference to FIG. 16 is performed, the transition according to the notice content is performed when the second hold is used, for example, when the first hold is used. Switch to background. When delay processing is executed in this way, it becomes difficult to determine which of the current holds is a prefetch decision hold (that is, a hold with high reliability), so that it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game. .

[Overview of continuous display of transition background]
By the way, as described above, in FIG. 21, the effect control unit 400 is notified in advance of a big hit (4R big hit B) as a result of the second special symbol lottery for the third hold from the main control unit 100. explained. However, when the result of this prior notification is a loss, the transition background shifted from the special background 0 is continuously displayed as it is in this embodiment. Hereinafter, the continuous display of the transition background will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 22 is different from the premise described with reference to FIG. 21 only in that the result of the prior notification is a loss, and thus description of (1) to (5) similar to FIG. 21 is omitted. Only different figures after (6) are described.

  As shown in (6) of FIG. 22, when the third reserved image RI3 disappears and the variable display for the third hold is started, the second special symbol is displayed while the background image indicating the special background 2 is continuously displayed. A reach effect (for example, reach effect 2N based on effect pattern LB2N shown in FIG. 17), which is one of the effects suggesting that the reliability of winning the lottery is high, is executed. Specifically, the variable display for the third hold is started, and as shown in (6) of FIG. 22, the first decorative symbol DI1 and the second decorative symbol DI2 are temporarily displayed with the same numerical symbol (for example, “1”). When the stop display is made, the reach state is reached. Next, as shown in FIG. 22 (7), a reach effect with a long variation time (for example, a battle effect in which characters A and C fight against an enemy character is executed) Losing the game will result in a loss-reaching production).

  After the reach effect suggests that it is lost, the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are, for example, “1”, “2”, and “1” as shown in FIG. 22 (8). By stopping and displaying at the mark (losing eye), the result of the special symbol lottery (losing) is confirmed and notified to the player, and the current special symbol variation display ends.

  Then, when the fourth reserved image RI4 disappears and the variable display for the fourth hold is started, the background image indicating the special background 2 is continuously displayed as the background image BI, and the decorative design DI is displayed in a variable manner. The

  As described above, when it is determined to perform the pre-reading notice effect based on the pre-determination, if the pre-determination result is lost, the change display for the pre-determination determination hold (third hold) is ended. The transition background shifted based on the prior determination is continuously displayed as it is. Note that this continuous display is continued until a prescribed condition (for example, the number of times of continuous display is 10) is satisfied, or when background restoration described later with reference to FIG. Switched to background 0 is displayed.

  As described above, in the special background effect according to the present embodiment, by shifting from the special background 0 to another special background (transition background), the player has a relatively high degree of reliability for winning the special symbol lottery. Can be expected, or there can be a relatively high degree of reliability that the current special symbol variation display wins the special symbol lottery. When the transition background (special background 5 is displayed only when the jackpot is reached, any of special backgrounds 1 to 4) is displayed, if the special symbol lottery is not won (in the case of a loss) Since the transition background is still displayed even in the fluctuation display, the player is expected to be suggested to perform a highly reliable performance for any of the remaining holds. It is possible to have a sense of expectation with respect to the subsequent fluctuation display.

[Background overview]
Next, background restoration in which the transition background (any one of the special backgrounds 1 to 5) returns to the original special background 0 will be described with reference to FIG. As an example, as shown in (1) of FIG. 23, consider a case in which the transition background of the special background 3 is continuously displayed, which suggests that a big hit will be 16R in the high accuracy / short time state. .

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 23, the first hold to the third hold are stored in the RAM 403 when the special symbol variation display is executed (that is, the first hold on the stages ST1 to ST3). (Holding image RI1 to third holding image RI3 are displayed), one game ball is newly won at the second starting port 22 and a fourth holding is generated, and the fourth holding image RI4 is placed on the stage ST4. It shall be displayed. Then, the production control unit 400 is notified in advance of the result of the second special symbol lottery (for example, 4R jackpot B) for the fourth hold from the main control unit 100, and the lottery result (preliminary determination information) determined in advance. ) To execute the pre-reading notice effect. At this time, the production control unit 400 pre-reads flags corresponding to the pre-read determination hold (fourth hold) and the hold stored before the pre-read determination hold (first hold to third hold) based on the prior determination information. Set to ON. That is, the first hold to the fourth hold are set as the prefetch target hold. In addition, the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not the pre-determination decision hold (fourth hold) pre-determination information matches the notice content suggested by the current special background effect, and the transition of the special background 3 is performed. It is determined that the notice content suggested by the background does not match the prior determination information (4R jackpot).

  At this time, in the notice effect accompanying the change display of the special symbol already executed when the prefetch determination hold (fourth hold) determined to execute the prefetch notice effect is generated, as shown in (2) of FIG. In addition, the background effect of the special background 3 is continued as it is without being changed. For example, the decorative design DI is stopped and displayed with the lost symbols of “3”, “4”, and “9”.

  Next, when the first hold image RI1 disappears and the variable display for the first hold is started, a special background is set based on the prefetch flag set to ON based on the prior determination information and the above-described match determination result. A background effect of 0 is executed. Specifically, as illustrated in (3) of FIG. 23, the background image BI is switched from the background image indicating the special background 3 to the background image indicating the special background 0. That is, the effect of returning to the special background 0 is executed as the background effect. Thus, the background return to return to the special background 0 is performed for the following reason. That is, the transition background of the special background 3 suggests that if the big hit, it will be a big hit of 16R, but if the result of the pre-determination shows a big hit B of 4R, this special background 3 It is not appropriate as a background to suggest the result of. For this reason, in this embodiment, the continuous display of the transition background is stopped and the background effect of the special background 0 is restored again. When the background effect of the special background 0 is restored, it is possible to shift to another special background (transition background) thereafter.

  Then, in the variable display for the first hold and the variable display for the second hold, while the background image indicating the special background 0 is continuously displayed, the effect suggesting that the reliability for winning the second special symbol lottery is high ( For example, the reach effect) is not executed, and as shown in (4) of FIG. 23, for example, the decorative symbols DI are stopped and displayed with the lost symbols of “4”, “6”, and “8”.

  Next, when the third reserved image RI3 disappears and the variable display for the third hold is started, for example, the background effect of the special background 2 is generated based on the prefetch flag set to ON based on the prior determination information. Executed. Specifically, as illustrated in (5) of FIG. 23, the background image BI is switched from the background image indicating the special background 0 to the background image indicating the special background 2. That is, the effect that the character C is added to the character A is executed as the background effect. When the background effect of the special background 2 is executed, if the reach is reached after the change (change display with respect to the third hold), the hot heat (the reliability of the big hit is 4) is held (specifically, It is suggested that there may be a fourth hold).

  Next, when the fourth reserved image RI4 disappears and the variable display with respect to the fourth hold is started, the reliability of winning the second special symbol lottery is high while the background image indicating the special background 2 is continuously displayed. After the reach effect (for example, the reach effect based on the effect pattern LA2N shown in FIG. 17) is executed and one of the effects suggesting that is a big hit, the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI1 For example, when DI3 is stopped and displayed at the hit of “1”, “1” and “1”, the result of the special symbol lottery (4R big hit B) is confirmed to the player, and the fluctuation display of the current special symbol is displayed. The process ends (see (6) to (8) in FIG. 23).

  In the above description, the special background 3 has been described as an example of a transition background that is not appropriate as a background suggesting the prior determination information. However, as another example, when the prior determination information indicates 4R jackpot B, the special background 4 May be displayed continuously. On the other hand, when the prior determination information indicates the big hit B of 4R and the special background 1 or the special background 2 is continuously displayed, there is no inconvenience in the preliminary announcement information suggested by these and the prior determination information ( Since both are compatible), it can be displayed continuously.

  Further, in the above, if it is determined that the prior determination information and the advance notice suggested by the current transition background do not match, the first change stored (that is, the first hold stored first) is digested. From time to time) it is assumed that the background effect is restored to the default special background 0, but when the transition delay processing described above with reference to FIG. 16 is performed, not when the first hold is consumed, for example, It is also possible to return to the special background 0 when the second hold is digested. In other words, any timing may be used as long as it is restored to the special background 0 before the prefetch determination hold having the predetermination information determined to be incompatible with the current transition background is digested (that is, what It may be a variable delay).

  In the above description, the case where it is determined to execute the prefetching notice effect (that is, the case where the prefetching flag for holding is ON) has been described as an example, but the case where it is not determined that the prefetching notice effect is executed (that is, hold) If the prefetching flag is not ON), the background is restored as follows. In other words, the production control unit 400 is based on the advance determination information corresponding to each hold notified in advance from the main control unit 100, and the transition background (special backgrounds 1 to 3) currently displayed in the advance determination information. (5), it is determined whether or not non-conforming advance determination information is included. For example, when the transition background of the special background 3 is displayed, which suggests that the big hit is 16R big hit, the effect control unit 400 displays the pre-determination information indicating the 4R big hit (big hit B) as a non-conforming advance It determines with it being determination information. When such incompatible pre-determination information is included, the background is restored in the variable display until the hold with the pre-determination information is consumed. Further, in the present embodiment, when such incompatible pre-determination information is not included, when the prescribed condition is satisfied (for example, the number of times of variable display in which a specific transition background is continuously displayed is 10 times) The background is restored.

[Overview of adding background]
Next, refer to FIG. 24 for background addition in which a transition background (any one of special backgrounds 1 to 5) switches to another transition background by adding a character without returning to the original special background 0. explain. As an example, as shown in (1) of FIG. 24, there is a transition background of the special background 2 that suggests that if reach is reached in the high accuracy / short time state, the heat is extremely hot (the reliability of the jackpot is 4). Consider the case where it is displayed continuously.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 24, when the special symbol variation display is executed, the first hold to the third hold are stored in the RAM 403 (that is, the first hold on the stages ST1 to ST3). (Holding image RI1 to third holding image RI3 are displayed), one game ball is newly won at the second starting port 22 and a fourth holding is generated, and the fourth holding image RI4 is placed on the stage ST4. It shall be displayed. Then, the production control unit 400 is notified in advance of the result of the second special symbol lottery (for example, 16R jackpot A) for the fourth hold from the main control unit 100, and the lottery result (preliminary determination information) determined in advance. ) To execute the pre-reading notice effect. At this time, the production control unit 400 pre-reads flags corresponding to the pre-read determination hold (fourth hold) and the hold stored before the pre-read determination hold (first hold to third hold) based on the prior determination information. Set to ON. That is, the first hold to the fourth hold are set as the prefetch target hold. In addition, the effect control unit 400 compares the pre-determination decision hold (fourth hold) pre-determined information with the pre-determined content suggested by the current special background effect, and pre-determines the pre-determined information (16R jackpot). As an effect, it is determined whether or not to add a character that is a constituent element of the background image to the current background image, and is determined to be added to the background image of the special background 2.

  At this time, as shown in (2) of FIG. 24, in the notification effect accompanying the change display of the special symbol already executed when the prefetch determination hold (fourth hold) determined to execute the prefetch notice effect is generated. In addition, the background effect of the special background 3 is continued as it is without being changed. For example, the decorative design DI is stopped and displayed with the lost symbols of “3”, “4”, and “9”.

  Next, when the first hold image RI1 disappears and the variable display for the first hold is started, a special background is set based on the prefetch flag set to ON based on the advance determination information and the above-described additional determination result. 4 background effects are executed. Specifically, as shown in (3) of FIG. 24, the background image BI is displayed as a special image by additionally displaying the character D on the background image of the special background 2 on which the characters A and C are displayed. The background image showing the background 2 is switched to the background image showing the special background 4. Then, when the background effect of the special background 4 is executed, if the reach is reached after the change (change display for the first hold), the heat is extremely hot (the reliability of the big hit is 4). Then, it is suggested that there is a possibility that there is a hold (specifically, a fourth hold) that is a big hit of 16R.

  In the variable display for the first hold to the third hold, while the background image indicating the special background 4 is continuously displayed, an effect (for example, a reach effect) suggesting that the reliability for winning the second special symbol lottery is high. Is not executed, and as shown in (4) of FIG. 24, for example, the decorative symbols DI are stopped and displayed with the lost symbols of “4”, “6”, and “8”.

  Next, when the fourth reserved image RI4 disappears and the variable display for the fourth hold is started, the background image showing the special background 4 is continuously displayed, and the reliability for winning the second special symbol lottery is high. After the reach effect (for example, the reach effect based on the effect pattern LA2S shown in FIG. 17) that is one of the effects suggesting that is executed and it is indicated that it is a big hit, the three decorative patterns DI1 to DI1 For example, when DI3 is stopped and displayed at the hit of “7”, “7” and “7”, the result of the special symbol lottery (16R big hit A) is confirmed to the player, and the fluctuation display of the current special symbol is displayed. The process ends (see (5) to (8) in FIG. 24).

  In the above description, an example of switching from the special background 2 to the special background 4 has been described as an example of switching to a background effect (preliminary effect) that suggests prior determination information by adding a character. When the judgment information indicates a jackpot A of 16R, the characters C and D are added to the special background 1 and switched to the special background 5, or the characters B and D are added to the special background 2 and the special background 5 An example of switching, an example of adding a character C to the special background 3 and switching to the special background 4, and an example of adding the characters B and C to the special background 3 and switching to the special background 5 are given.

  Also, in the above, when it is determined that the preliminary announcement information (16R big hit) is to be added to the current background image, from the next variable display (that is, the first hold stored first) Since the character D is added to the background image of the special background 2 to switch to the background effect of the special background 4, the transition delay process described above with reference to FIG. In such a case, the background effect of the special background 4 may be switched not when the first hold is digested but when the second hold is digested, for example.

  In FIGS. 21 to 24 referred to in the above description, for the sake of simplicity, it is assumed that no hold occurs after the fourth hold occurs, but it may actually occur. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect is performed in the highly accurate / short time state, a plurality of special background effects (special backgrounds 1 to 5) are prepared as the pre-reading notice effect. Each special background effect is executed over a predetermined number of variable displays, so that different contents can be notified in advance. For this reason, it is possible to realize a variety of look-ahead notices. In addition, the special background effect using the special backgrounds 1 to 5 can be continued even if the prefetch target hold that is the basis for executing the special background effect is digested. For this reason, it becomes possible to keep a player's expectation longer by the continued special background effect. At the same time, if the continued special background effect does not match the pre-determined information included in the hold, the background image returns to the default special background 0, causing the player to be confused by the fact that the notice content does not match. There is no. In addition, the special backgrounds 0 to 5 are configured by characters having different notice contents depending on the combination. Therefore, a large number of special backgrounds can be realized by combining character images, and a large number of notice contents can be realized with a smaller amount of data. Since the special backgrounds 1 to 5 can be displayed by combinations of characters, the special background (for example, special background 2) shifted from the default special background 0 is replaced with another special background (for example, special background 4). ), A part of the characters (for example, the character D) can be added for the transition. For this reason, the player becomes sensitive to changes in a part of the background, and the player's interest in the game can be increased. From the above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a more innovative effect that does not make the player feel bored based on the prior determination.

[Modification]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot A and jackpot B that have the same gaming state after the jackpot but different numbers of rounds are provided as the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 19, the special background notifies the number of rounds as a jackpot type notice. Specifically, the special backgrounds 1 and 2 do not give notice of the number of rounds in the big hit, but the special backgrounds 3, 4, and 5 give a notice that the round number in the big hit is 16R. However, as a breakdown of the special symbol lottery, it is also possible to have a big hit with a different gaming state after the big hit. Specifically, for example, a normal big hit in which the gaming state after the big hit is a normal state and a probable big hit in which the gaming state after the big hit is a high probability state may be provided. In this case, as the special background, a plurality of background images for notifying whether the gaming state after the big hit is the normal state or the high probability state may be prepared as a big hit type of notice. Also, in this case, as an example in which the continued special background effect does not match the advance determination information included in the hold, the advance determination information is usually displayed when the special background for notifying only the probable big hit is continuously displayed. An example showing a big hit is given.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the special background shall be comprised by the character, it is not restricted to this. For example, the special background may be composed of a plurality of background images (eg, moon, mountain, river, etc.). That is, as long as the special background is composed of a plurality of composition effects, each composition effect may be any kind.

  In the above embodiment, the prefetching notice effect is executed by the specific background effect using the background image BI. However, the prefetching notice effect is not limited to the background image. For example, the image display unit 6 The pre-reading notice effect may be executed by a combination of mini-characters displayed in the corners.

  In the above embodiment, the prefetch determination hold and the hold stored before the prefetch decision hold are set as the prefetch target hold, and the respective prefetch flags are set to ON, while executing the migration delay process. The pre-reading notice effect is not executed even if the hold with the pre-reading flag ON is digested (that is, it is not transferred to the transition background). However, when the prefetch target hold is determined without executing the migration delay process, for example, the prefetch flag of the hold stored first before the prefetch determination hold is not set to ON. Thus, it may be possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect from being executed when this hold is consumed.

  Moreover, the flow of the above-described effect control process is merely an example, and various changes can be made. For example, in the above description, based on the prior determination information notified from the main control unit 100, the effect control unit 400 determines whether to perform the pre-reading notice effect, but the main control unit 100 performs the pre-reading notice effect. The effect control unit 400 determines the content of the prefetching notice effect based on the determination result, and the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 perform the prefetching notice effect based on the content. It may be executed.

  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 BI ... Background image CI ... Character notification image DI ... Decoration symbol PI ... Notice telop image RI ... Hold image ST ... Stage

Claims (1)

Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of a start condition;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, the symbol display control means for controlling the change display for stopping the determination symbol indicating the determination result after changing the symbol in the symbol display means;
Hold storage means for holding the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
Prior determination means for determining in advance prior to determination by the special game determination means whether or not to perform the special game based on the determination information;
An effect pattern determining means for determining an effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns based on the determination information;
Production control means for controlling the production,
The production control means includes
When the variation display is controlled by the symbol display control means, an effect based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means is executed,
When it is determined by the prior determination means that the result is a specific result, a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that an effect based on a specific effect pattern is executed is started,
The determination information determined to be the specific result by the prior determination means is included in the subsequent determination information that is the determination information acquired after the determination information determined to be the specific result. Even if not, it is possible to continue the suggestive effect when the variation display is controlled based on the subsequent determination information,
Before the variation display is controlled based on the subsequent determination information when the content of the effect based on the effect pattern determined based on the subsequent determination information does not match the content of the effect based on the specific effect pattern A gaming machine that ends the suggestion effect.