JP2016112326A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To amuse a player by providing a display mode with variations in an operable performance that can be operated by the player.SOLUTION: A game machine makes an image display part 104 display an operation instruction display 311 for instructing a player to press a performance button, and a residual period display 312 for showing a residual period of an operation effective period of a speech notice performance during the speech notice performance (Fig. 3(1a)). On the other hand, although the game machine displays an operation instruction display 321 for instructing the player to press a performance button during a gimmick performance, the residual period display is not displayed differently from during the speech notice performance (Fig. 3(2a)). In addition, the game machine displays the operation instruction display 311 in the speech notice performance and the operation instruction display 321 in the gimmick performance in different display sizes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed when a predetermined start condition is satisfied.

  Conventionally, when a game ball wins at a start opening provided on a game board, a jackpot determination is performed, and three symbols (for example, numbers) are variably displayed on the display screen, and then stopped and displayed so as to indicate the jackpot determination result. There was a gaming machine. When such a gaming machine is determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination, the symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating a big hit (for example, a so-called “zolo-eye”), and then a big hit game is performed. In the jackpot game, the big prize opening provided on the game board is opened, and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning the game balls through the opened big prize opening.

  Such gaming machines perform various effects to entertain the player. For example, such a gaming machine includes a gaming machine that includes a production button that can be operated by a player and performs a button production using the production button (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). In such a button effect, a display for prompting the operation of the effect button and a display indicating the remaining time of the effective period during which the operation of the effect button is valid are performed.

JP 2014-018598 A

  However, in the related art, the display mode of the operable effect using the operation means that can be operated by the player is monotonous, and the player may get bored with the operable effect. In such a case, the player may not be able to be entertained even if the operable performance is performed.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an operable operation that can entertain a player in order to eliminate the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is configured to determine whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, An effect control means for causing the effect means to perform a predetermined effect based on the determination result of the determination means, and an operation means operable by the player, wherein the effect control means performs a predetermined operable effect. When the operable performance control means and the operable performance control means perform an operable performance, a predetermined period during the operable performance is set to a valid operation period during which the operation to the operation means is valid. The operation effective period setting means set as the operation effective period setting means, and when the operation effective period is set by the operation effective period setting means, the operation instruction display for instructing the player to perform the operation is displayed on the effect means When the operation effective period is set by the operation instruction display control means to be displayed on the display means and the operation effective period setting means, a remaining period display indicating the remaining period of the operation effective period is displayed on the display means. A remaining period display control means that can be operated, wherein the effect control means can perform a plurality of types of operable operations, and the remaining period display control means can perform the plurality of types of operations. When the first operation effective period for the first operable effect among the effects is set, the remaining period display indicating the remaining period of the first operation effective period is displayed, while the plurality of types of operable effects are displayed. When the second operation effective period for the second operable effect different from the first operable effect is set, the remaining time indicating the remaining period of the second operation effective period is set. Wherein the not displayed period display.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to perform an operable effect that can entertain a player.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the information display part of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production | presentation which the game machine of this Embodiment performs. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the flow of the concrete effect by the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the flow of the concrete effect by the game machine of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the table memorize | stored in ROM of the main-control part of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the table memorize | stored in ROM of the main-control part of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table memorize | stored in ROM of the production control part of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table memorize | stored in ROM of the image and audio | voice control part of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prior determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the prior determination result memorize | stored by the prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big winning opening control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a serif notice effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a gimmick effect control process. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows an example of a hold display change effect control process. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows an example of a hold display change effect control process.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following embodiment, an example in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digipachi”) belonging to the former type 1 will be described, but the contents of the present invention are limited. It is not a thing. For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention may be applied to a revolving gaming machine called a “slot machine”. Further, specific numerical values and the like shown in the following embodiments are merely examples, and do not limit the contents of the present invention.

<Basic configuration of gaming machine>
First, the basic configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming board 101. Below the game board 101, a launching unit (see reference numeral 728 in FIG. 7) for launching a game ball is provided.

  The game ball launched by the launching unit rises along the rail 102, reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. The game area 103 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills (not shown). The falling trajectory of the game ball falling in the game area 103 due to a nail or a windmill is difficult to predict for the player. In addition, the game area 103 is provided with various winning ports (for example, a starting port and a large winning port described later) through which a game ball can be won.

  An image display unit 104 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is used. The image display unit 104 is display-controlled by the gaming machine 100 and displays various images (for example, a design to be described later).

  Below the image display unit 104, a first start port 105 and a second start port 106 through which a game ball can be won are provided. The second starting port 106 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory 107 (so-called “electric tulip”) that can be freely opened and closed. When the ordinary electric accessory 107 is opened, the game ball can easily win the second starting port 106. On the contrary, when the ordinary electric accessory 107 is closed, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106. The normal electric accessory 107 is normally closed and is opened based on the determination result of the normal symbol determination. This normal symbol determination is performed when a game ball passes through the gates 108 provided on the left and right sides of the image display unit 104.

  A large winning opening 109 that can be opened and closed is provided to the right of the first start opening 105. When the big prize opening 109 is opened, the game ball can win the big prize opening 109. On the other hand, when the big prize opening 109 is closed, the game ball cannot win the big prize opening 109. The big winning opening 109 is normally closed and is opened based on the determination result of the jackpot determination. This jackpot determination is performed by winning a game ball at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls every time a game ball wins a prize winning hole 109.

  On the left side of the first starting port 105, a normal winning port 110 is provided. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls every time one gaming ball wins the normal winning opening 110. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  An information display unit 112 is provided in the lower left portion of the game board 101. Although the detailed content of the information display unit 112 will be described later, the information display unit 112 displays a special symbol, a normal symbol, or the like. Here, the special symbol is a symbol for indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination (hereinafter referred to as “the jackpot determination result”). The normal symbol is a symbol for indicating a determination result of the normal symbol determination (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol determination result”).

  In the gaming machine 100, a frame member 113 is provided so as to surround the outer periphery of the gaming area 103. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides on the top, bottom, left, and right of the game board 101 and protrudes toward the player. The frame member 113 incorporates a speaker 114, an effect light unit 115, and the like.

  An operation handle 116 is provided at a lower position (lower right position) of the frame member 113. The operation handle 116 is provided so as to protrude to the player side, and is used for a game ball launching operation. Specifically, the operation handle 116 includes a firing instruction member 117. The firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer periphery of the operation handle 116 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player.

  The launcher launches a game ball with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing instruction member 117 relative to the operation handle 116. Further, the operation handle 116 is provided with a sensor for detecting that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 117. The launching unit launches a game ball when it is detected by this sensor that the firing instruction member 117 is directly operated by the player.

  In addition, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 are provided in the lower portion of the game area 103 in the frame member 113. For example, the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 function as operation means for receiving an operation related to the effect from the player.

  Further, a hitting ball supply tray (not shown) is provided in the lower portion of the game area 103 in the frame member 113, and a game ball is accommodated in this hitting ball supply tray. Further, the hitting ball supply tray has a shape inclined toward the launching unit, and sequentially sends out the stored game balls to the launching unit.

  Furthermore, the game board 101 is provided with a movable accessory 130 that is driven during a predetermined performance. For example, the movable accessory 130 advances to the front surface of the image display unit 104 at a predetermined effect, and is otherwise retracted from the entire surface of the image display unit 104 as shown in FIG.

  Note that the arrangement positions of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110 are not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, the second start port 106 may be arranged on the right side of the first start port 105 in the same manner as the big winning port 109 in FIG. Further, the big winning opening 109 may be disposed below the first starting opening 105 or above the first starting opening 105 in the same manner as the second starting opening 106 in FIG. In the example illustrated in FIG. 1, the number of the image display units 104 is one, but a plurality of image display units 104 may be provided.

<Details of information display section>
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the information display unit of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the information display unit 112 includes a special symbol display unit 201, a normal symbol display unit 202, a hold number display unit 203, and a round number display unit 204. A lamp indicator or the like is used for these display units.

  The special symbol display unit 201 includes a first special symbol display unit 201a and a second special symbol display unit 201b. The 1st special symbol display part 201a displays the 1st special symbol which shows the jackpot determination result of the jackpot determination performed when a game ball wins in the 1st starting port 105. FIG. For example, the first special symbol display unit 201a includes eight lamps (for example, LED lamps) as shown in FIG. The first special symbol display unit 201a, when a big hit determination is performed by winning a game ball in the first starting port 105, the first special symbol is variably displayed only for a predetermined period and then stopped so as to show the big hit determination result indicate.

  For example, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display unit 201a is performed by sequentially lighting each lamp of the first special symbol display unit 201a so as to flow from left to right in FIG. Further, the stop display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display unit 201a is performed by lighting only a predetermined lamp among the lamps of the first special symbol display unit 201a.

  For example, in the jackpot determination of the gaming machine 100, a 16-round probability jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “16R probability jackpot”), a 16-round regular jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “16R regular jackpot”), an 8-round ordinary jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “8R regular jackpot”). ) It is determined whether it is a two-round probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “2R probability variation jackpot”) or a loss.

  For example, the first special symbol display unit 201a displays the first, third, sixth, and seventh from the left in FIG. 2 among the eight lamps when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot. Turn on only the lamp. Hereinafter, this lighting mode is referred to as “big hit symbol α”. Further, for example, when the jackpot determination result is 16R normal jackpot, the first special symbol display unit 201a is the second, third, sixth, 8th from the left in FIG. Turn on only the first lamp. Hereinafter, this lighting mode is referred to as “big hit symbol β”.

  In addition, for example, when the jackpot determination result is 8R normal jackpot, the first special symbol display unit 201a first, fourth, fifth, 7 from the left in FIG. Turn on only the first lamp. Hereinafter, this lighting mode is referred to as “big hit symbol γ”. Further, for example, when the jackpot determination result is 2R probability variation jackpot, the first special symbol display unit 201a has the second, fifth, sixth, and eighth from the left in FIG. Turn on only the first lamp. Hereinafter, this lighting mode is referred to as “big hit symbol δ”. For example, when the jackpot determination result is lost, the first special symbol display unit 201a turns on only the eighth lamp from the left in FIG. 2 among the eight lamps. Hereinafter, this lighting mode is referred to as a “lost pattern”.

  The second special symbol display unit 201b displays a second special symbol indicating a jackpot determination result of the jackpot determination performed by winning the game ball at the second starting port 106. For example, the second special symbol display unit 201b is configured in the same manner as the first special symbol display unit 201a, and when a big hit determination is made by winning a game ball at the second starting port 106, the second special symbol is determined as a predetermined symbol. After variably displaying only for the period, stop display is performed so as to show the jackpot determination result (with any jackpot symbol or jackpot symbol from jackpot symbol α to jackpot symbol δ).

  The normal symbol display unit 202 displays a normal symbol indicating a determination result of the normal symbol determination performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108. For example, the normal symbol display unit 202 includes three lamps indicating “◯”, “Δ”, and “×” as shown in FIG. When the normal symbol determination is performed by the game ball passing through the gate 108, the normal symbol display unit 202 displays the normal symbol variably for a predetermined period and then stops and displays the normal symbol determination result.

  For example, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display unit 202 is performed by sequentially lighting each lamp of the normal symbol display unit 202 such as “O” → “Δ” → “×” → “O” →. Is called. Further, the normal symbol stop display by the normal symbol display unit 202 is performed by lighting only a predetermined lamp among the lamps of the normal symbol display unit 202.

  For example, in the normal symbol determination of the gaming machine 100, it is determined which of normal symbol length per open, normal symbol short open per, or lost. For example, the normal symbol display unit 202 turns on only the “◯” lamps of the three lamps when the normal symbol determination result is per normal symbol length release. Further, for example, the normal symbol display unit 202 turns on only the “Δ” lamp among the three lamps when the normal symbol determination result is per normal symbol short open. Then, for example, when the normal symbol determination result is lost, the normal symbol display unit 202 turns on only the “×” lamp among the three lamps.

  The hold number display unit 203 includes a first hold number display unit 203a and a second hold number display unit 203b. Although a detailed description will be given later, in the gaming machine 100, when a game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, determination information used for determining the big hit is acquired. In the gaming machine 100, up to four pieces of determination information can be stored (held) for each of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106.

  The first number-of-holds display unit 203a displays the number of pieces of determination information (hereinafter referred to as “first number-of-holds”) stored when the game ball wins at the first start port 105. In addition, the second number-of-holds display unit 203b displays the number of pieces of determination information (hereinafter referred to as “second number-of-holds”) stored by winning game balls at the second starting port 106. In the following, when simply referring to “the number of reservations”, this means a combination of the first number of reservations and the second number of reservations.

  Moreover, the number-of-holds display unit 203 includes a normal symbol number-of-holds display unit 203c. Although a detailed description is omitted, in the gaming machine 100, when the game ball passes through the gate 108, normal symbol determination information used for normal symbol determination is acquired. The gaming machine 100 can store (hold) up to four pieces of normal symbol determination information. The normal symbol hold count display section 203c displays the number of normal symbol determination information stored in this manner (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol hold count”).

  For example, the first hold number display unit 203a, the second hold number display unit 203b, and the normal symbol hold number display unit 203c each include four lamps, each of which has a first hold number and a second hold number. Turn on the same number of lamps as the number of normal symbols held.

  The round number display unit 204 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game when the jackpot game is played. As described above, the gaming machine 100 has 16 round jackpots (16R probability variable jackpot and 16R normal jackpot), 8 round jackpots (8R regular jackpot), and 2 round jackpots (2R probability variable jackpot).

  Therefore, for example, the round number display unit 204 includes three lamps indicating “16”, “8”, and “2” as shown in FIG. The round number display unit 204 turns on the “16” lamp when a 16-round jackpot game is played. In addition, the round number display unit 204 lights the “8” lamp when the eight-round jackpot game is performed. Then, the round number display unit 204 turns on the “2” lamp when a two-round jackpot game is performed.

<Basic operation of the gaming machine>
Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described. When the launch instruction member 117 is operated by the player, the gaming machine 100 launches a game ball toward the game area 103. The gaming machine 100 acquires the determination information as described above when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. For example, the determination information includes information indicating a winning determination random number, a symbol determination random number, or a variation pattern determination random number, which will be described later.

  Subsequently, the gaming machine 100 makes a jackpot determination using the acquired determination information, and causes the special symbol display unit 201 to display the special symbol in a variable manner. In addition, when the gaming machine 100 performs the jackpot determination, the image display unit 104 displays a plurality of effect symbols in a variable manner. For example, in the gaming machine 100, it is assumed that effect symbols each representing any integer from “1” to “9” are displayed on the image display unit 104 in three columns. For example, the change display of the effect symbol is performed by scrolling the effect symbol from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 provides a predetermined reach effect or a notice effect to the effect devices such as the image display unit 104, the speaker 114, the effect light unit 115, and the movable accessory 130 during the change display of the effect symbol. Or let it be done. The gaming machine 100 determines (determines) the presence / absence of the reach effect and the notice effect based on the jackpot determination result, and thereby determines the expectation level (also referred to as “reliability”) for the player. It becomes possible to suggest.

  The gaming machine 100 displays the special symbol in a variable manner for a predetermined period, and then stops and displays the jackpot determination result. For example, as described above, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays a special symbol with a predetermined jackpot symbol when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, and displays the special symbol with a predetermined loser pattern when the jackpot determination result is a loss. Stop display.

  Further, similarly to the special symbol, the gaming machine 100 displays the effect symbol fluctuating for a predetermined period, and then stops and displays the jackpot determination result. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays a plurality of performance symbols at a jackpot (for example, a combination of jackpots such as so-called “spotted eyes”). On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays a plurality of performance symbols at a loss eye (for example, a combination of a loss such as a so-called “rose eye” or “reach lose eye”).

  In addition, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the gaming machine 100 continues to play a jackpot game. In the jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 opens the grand prize opening 109 in a predetermined release mode, and pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls when a game ball wins the opened big prize opening 109.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 has 16 round jackpots (16R probability variable jackpot and 16R regular jackpot), 8 round jackpots (8R regular jackpot), and 2 round jackpots (2R probability jackpot). It has been. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 performs a 16-round jackpot game when the jackpot determination result is a 16-round jackpot. Further, the gaming machine 100 performs an 8-round jackpot game when the jackpot determination result is a 8-round jackpot. When the jackpot determination result is a two-round jackpot, the gaming machine 100 performs a two-round jackpot game. For example, a large number of winning balls can be obtained for a jackpot with a large number of rounds.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 controls the progress of the game in a so-called “probability changing game state” after the jackpot game with the probability variation jackpot (16R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot). For example, here, the probability variation gaming state is a gaming state that is a high-probability gaming state and an auxiliary gaming state.

  Here, the high probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the determination probability determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is higher than the low probability gaming state. For example, in the jackpot determination in the low probability gaming state, the jackpot is determined with a probability of 1/250, while in the jackpot determination in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot is determined with a probability of 7/250. Yes.

  Here, the auxiliary gaming state is a gaming state that is controlled so that a game ball can easily win the second starting port 106 as compared to the non-auxiliary gaming state. For example, in the auxiliary game state, compared to the non-auxiliary game state, the determination probability of being determined as normal symbol per normal symbol (per normal symbol length open or per normal symbol short open) in the normal symbol determination is increased, or the normal symbol variation The time is shortened, or the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 107 is extended.

  When the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot game based on the probability jackpot game, and enters the probability game state after the jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 continues the probability game state until the next jackpot game is performed. Here, although the gaming machine 100 is a so-called “loop machine” that continues the probability variation gaming state until the next jackpot game, it is not limited to this.

  For example, the gaming machine 100 may be a so-called “ST machine”. In the case of the ST machine, for example, the gaming machine 100 is always in the probability change game state after the jackpot game, and this probability change game state is continued until a special symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times). If not, return to normal gaming state. Further, when the ST machine is used, the timing for ending the high-probability gaming state and the timing for ending the auxiliary gaming state may be different. For example, in the case of the high-probability gaming state, the special symbol is 74 after the jackpot game. The auxiliary game state may be continued until the special symbol is stopped and displayed 70 times after the jackpot game.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 controls the progress of the game in a so-called “short-time gaming state” after the big hit game by the normal big hit (16R normal big hit and 8R normal big hit). For example, the short-time gaming state is a gaming state that is a low-probability gaming state and an auxiliary gaming state. When the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot game with a normal jackpot, if it is in the short-time gaming state after this jackpot game, the short-game state is continued until a special symbol is stopped and displayed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), and then Return to normal gaming state. Here, the normal gaming state is a gaming state that is a low-probability gaming state and a non-auxiliary gaming state.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the gate 108, the gaming machine 100 acquires the normal symbol determination information, and performs the normal symbol determination using the normal symbol determination information. When the gaming machine 100 performs the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol display unit 202 causes the normal symbol to be variably displayed. The gaming machine 100 displays the normal symbol variably for a predetermined period, and then stops and displays the normal symbol so as to indicate the normal symbol determination result. The gaming machine 100 opens the normal electric accessory 107 for a predetermined period when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed per normal symbol length opening or per normal symbol short opening.

<Example of production performed by game machines>
Next, an example of an effect performed by the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of effects performed by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 includes a serif notice effect shown in FIGS. 3 (1 a) to 3 (1 c), a gimmick effect and a gasegimic effect shown in FIGS. 3 (2 a) to 3 (2 c), 3 (3a) to FIG. 3 (3c) can be performed with the hold display change effect. These effects are effects that reflect the player's pressing operation of the effect button 118 on the effects. In other words, during these effects, an operation valid period for enabling the player to press the effect button 118 is set.

<Serif notice production>
First, the serif notice effect will be described. For example, the gaming machine 100 performs this line notice effect when the effect symbol is variably displayed. The gaming machine 100 sets the operation valid period of the speech warning effect at the start time of the speech warning effect (a time predetermined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100), and operates as shown in FIG. 3 (1a). An instruction display 311 and a remaining period display 312 are displayed on the image display unit 104.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 sets 3 seconds from the start time of the serif notice effect as the operation valid period of the serif notice effect, and ends the operation valid period of the serif notice effect when 3 seconds elapses. And In addition, in the case where the effect button 118 is pressed by the player before 3 seconds have elapsed from the start time of the serif notice effect, the gaming machine 100 operates the serif notice effect when the effect button 118 is pressed. The validity period shall be terminated.

  The operation instruction display 311 is a display object for instructing the player to press the effect button 118, and can be an image representing the effect button 118, for example. Further, the operation instruction display 311 may be, for example, an image representing a message such as “Press an effect button” or a combination of an image representing an effect button 118 and an image representing a message such as “Press an effect button”. It may be a thing.

  The remaining period display 312 is a display object for representing the remaining period of the operation effective period of the speech notice effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, 3 seconds from the start time of the serif notice effect is set as the operation valid period of the serif notice effect. For this reason, for example, the remaining period display 312 may be an image representing an indicator that decreases with the passage of time from the start time of the serif notice effect and indicates “0” three seconds after the start time of the serif notice effect. it can. Further, the remaining period display 312 may be an image representing a number that is counted down every second from the start time of the speech notice effect, such as “3” → “2” → “1” → “0”. Good.

  The gaming machine 100 displays the operation instruction display 311 and the remaining period display 312 on the image display unit 104 when the operation valid period of the speech advance notice effect is set. When the game machine 100 is displaying the operation instruction display 311 and the remaining period display 312, when the player presses the effect button 118, as shown in FIG. 3 (1b) and FIG. 3 (1c), The operation instruction display 311 and the remaining period display 312 are not displayed, and the character image 313 shown in FIG. 3 (1 b) or the character image 314 shown in FIG. 3 (1 c) is displayed on the image display unit 104.

  The character image 313 and the character image 314 are display objects representing the notice result of the line notice effect. Here, the notice result of the line notice effect is determined based on the jackpot determination result. In this embodiment, the character image 313 is an image representing a character saying a “chance!” Line, and the character image 314 is an image representing a character saying a “chance may?” Line. It has become.

  Although details will be described later, the gaming machine 100 is more likely to perform a serif notice effect in which the character image 313 is displayed when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot than in the case of a loss. Conversely, the gaming machine 100 is more likely to perform a serif notice effect for displaying the character image 314 when the jackpot determination result is a loss than in the case of the jackpot.

  Therefore, the serif notice effect in which the character image 313 is displayed is an effect that has a higher expectation degree (also referred to as “reliability”) to the jackpot than the serif notice effect in which the character image 314 is displayed. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 gives a greater expectation to the player when performing the speech advance notice effect for displaying the character image 313 than when performing the speech advance notice effect for displaying the character image 314. Can be done.

  In addition, if the player does not press the production button 118 before 3 seconds have elapsed from the start time of the speech advance notice effect, the gaming machine 100 will have the time when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start time of the speech advance notice effect. The operation instruction display 311 and the remaining period display 312 are not displayed. In this case, neither the character image 313 nor the character image 314 is displayed. Therefore, in this case, the gaming machine 100 does not show the player the notice result of the line notice effect. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 can prompt the player who wants to know the notice result of the line notice effect (that is, the degree of expectation for the jackpot) to press the effect button 118 in the line notice effect.

<Gimmic production and Gasegimic production>
Next, the gimmick effect will be described. For example, the gaming machine 100 performs a gimmick effect when the effect symbol is variably displayed by making a jackpot determination. When the gaming machine 100 comes to the start time of the gimmick production (time predetermined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100), the operation effective period of the gimmick production is set and an operation instruction display is displayed as shown in FIG. 3 (2a). 321 is displayed on the image display unit 104.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 sets 5 seconds from the start time of the gimmick effect as the operation effective period of the gimmick effect, and ends the operation effective period of the gimmick effect after the elapse of 5 seconds. In addition, in the case where the effect button 118 is pressed by the player before the lapse of 5 seconds from the start time of the gimmick effect, the gaming machine 100 operates the operation period of the gimmick effect when the effect button 118 is pressed. Shall be terminated.

  Here, the operation instruction display 321 is a display object for instructing the player to press the effect button 118 in the same manner as the operation instruction display 311, but its display size (large on the display screen of the image display unit 104). Is different from the operation instruction display 311. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 can give different impressions to the player when the operation instruction display 321 is displayed and when the operation instruction display 311 is displayed.

  For example, the gaming machine 100 can give the player an impression that the operation instruction display 321 is more important than the operation instruction display 311 by displaying the operation instruction display 321 larger than the operation instruction display 311. The pressing operation of the effect button 118 can be urged more strongly than when the display 311 is displayed. This is when the gimmick effect is more important than the serif notice effect, and the gimmick effect is designed so that the effect button 118 can be pressed further than the serif notice effect. Useful.

  Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, 5 seconds from the start time of the gimmick effect is set as the operation effective period of the gimmick effect, but the gaming machine 100 is in the case of the gimmick effect. As shown in FIG. 3 (2a), the remaining period display is not displayed to represent the remaining period of the operation effective period of the gimmick effect. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 can give a different impression to the player by the dialogue notice effect that displays the remaining period display 312 and the gimmick effect that does not display the remaining period display.

  For example, the gaming machine 100 can give the player a sense of tension that it is not known when the operation effective period of the gimmick effect will end by not displaying the remaining period display in the gimmick effect. The gaming machine 100 can prompt the player to quickly press the effect button 118 to escape from the tension by giving the player such a feeling of tension.

  The gaming machine 100 displays the operation instruction display 321 on the image display unit 104 when the operation effective period of the gimmick effect is set. When the player presses the effect button 118 while the operation instruction display 321 is being displayed, the gaming machine 100 hides the operation instruction display 321 as shown in FIG. The object 130 is driven to advance to the front surface of the image display unit 104.

  In addition, if the player does not press the effect button 118 before 5 seconds have elapsed from the start time of the gimmick effect, the gaming machine 100 displays an operation instruction when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start time of the gimmick effect. For example, the movable accessory 130 is driven to advance to the front surface of the image display unit 104.

  The Gasegimic effect is a so-called “Gasse” effect provided corresponding to the Gimmick effect, and differs from the Gimmick effect in that the movable accessory 130 is not driven. That is, also in the case of a gamegemic effect, the gaming machine 100 sets an operation effective period similarly to the gimmick effect, and displays an operation instruction display 321 on the image display unit 104 during this operation effective period. Then, in the case of a gamegemic effect, the gaming machine 100 displays an operation instruction when the player presses the effect button 118 while the operation instruction display 321 is displayed, as shown in FIG. The display 321 is not displayed, and the display is terminated without driving the movable accessory 130.

  The gaming machine 100 also displays an operation instruction display 321 in accordance with the end of the operation effective period of the gamegemimic effect even when the effect button 118 is not pressed by the player until the operation effective period of the gamegemimic effect ends. Is not displayed, and the movable accessory 130 is terminated without being driven.

  Although details will be described later, the gaming machine 100 is more likely to perform a gimmick effect when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot than in the case of a loss. On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 is more likely to perform a sesamemic effect when the jackpot determination result is a loss than in the case of a jackpot. Therefore, the gimmick production has a higher expectation for the jackpot than the gasegimic production. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 can give a greater sense of expectation to the player when performing the gimmick effect than when performing the gazegimic effect.

  Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 performs a gimmick production before the development to a high-expectation reach production (a specific reach production) with a high degree of expectation for the jackpot. It has become. That is, the gaming machine 100 informs the player of the progress to the high expectation reach production by driving the movable accessory 130 after the display of FIG. 3 (2a).

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 may perform a gimmick effect when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, and may perform a gusemimic effect when the jackpot determination result is lost. In this case, the gaming machine 100 informs the player that it is a big hit by driving the movable accessory 130 after the display of FIG. 3 (2a).

  In the example described here, the gaming machine 100 is configured to display the operation instruction display 321 having a display size larger than the operation instruction display 311 in the gimmick effect or the gasegimic effect, but is not limited thereto. The gaming machine 100 may display an operation instruction display 321 having the same display size as that of the operation instruction display 311 in the gimmick effect or the gassemic effect.

  For example, in the case of a gimmick effect, the gaming machine 100 displays an operation instruction display 321 having a display size larger than the operation instruction display 311 with a probability of 70/100, and the same display size as the operation instruction display 311 with a probability of 30/100. The operation instruction display 321 is displayed. On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 displays the operation instruction display 321 having a larger display size than the operation instruction display 311 with a probability of 30/100, and the same display size as the operation instruction display 311 with a probability of 70/100 in the case of a gamegemimic effect. The operation instruction display 321 is displayed. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can indicate to the player the level of possibility of being a gimmick effect (that is, the level of expectation that is a big hit) from the display size of the operation instruction display 321.

  Further, in the example described here, the gaming machine 100 is configured not to display the remaining period display in the gimmick effect or the gasegimic effect, but is not limited thereto. The gaming machine 100 may display the remaining period display in the gimmick effect or the gassemic effect as in the case of the serif notice effect.

  Moreover, in the example demonstrated here, although the gaming machine 100 made the length of the operation effective period of a gimmick production or a gassemic production different from the length of the operation effective period of a serif notice production, it is not restricted to this. For example, the gaming machine 100 may set an operation valid period having the same length as that of the serif notice effect even during a gimmick effect or a gassemic effect.

<Hold display change effect>
Next, the hold display change effect will be described. As described above, the gaming machine 100 can store (hold) up to four pieces of determination information for each start port of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. When the gaming machine 100 stores the determination information as described above, the gaming machine 100 causes the image display unit 104 to display the hold display Hh in order to guide the number of holds to the player.

  Here, the hold display Hh includes the same number of hold icons Hi as the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds increases by “1” due to a game ball winning in the first start opening 105 or the second start opening 106, the hold icon Hi constituting the hold display Hh is also increased by one with this increase. become. Further, for example, when the number of holds is reduced by “1” due to the jackpot determination, the hold icon Hi constituting the hold display Hh is also reduced by one with the decrease.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 can display the hold icon Hi by using three types of display modes: a normal display mode, a first special display mode, and a second special display mode. The hold display change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the hold icon Hi from the normal display mode to the first special display mode or the second special display mode.

  When the game machine 100 performs a hold display change effect, the operation effective period of the hold display change effect is set, and an operation instruction display is displayed in the vicinity of the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change as shown in FIG. 3 (3a). 331 is displayed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (3a) and the like, the operation instruction display 331 is displayed above the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation instruction display 331 may be displayed below, to the left, or to the right of the hold icon Hi that is the display mode change target, or the operation instruction display 331 is displayed on the hold icon Hi that is the display mode change target. Multi-layer display may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 displays the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change until the jackpot determination is performed based on the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi (the target of the display mode change). The period until the hold icon Hi is erased from the display screen) is set as the operation effective period of the hold display change effect. In addition, in the case where the effect button 118 is pressed by the player before this period has elapsed, the gaming machine 100 ends the operation effective period of the hold display change effect when the effect button 118 is pressed. And

  The operation instruction display 331 is a display object for instructing the player to press the effect button 118 in the same manner as the operation instruction display 311, but the display size (size on the display screen of the image display unit 104) is. This is different from the operation instruction display 311. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 can give different impressions to the player when the operation instruction display 331 is displayed and when the operation instruction display 311 is displayed. For example, the gaming machine 100 displays the operation instruction display 331 in a small display size, thereby displaying the operation instruction display 331 so as not to interfere with the current symbol variation and the effect performed for this symbol variation. Is possible.

  The gaming machine 100 displays the operation instruction display 331 on the image display unit 104 when the operation effective period of the hold display change effect is set. When the gaming machine 100 displays the operation instruction display 331 and the effect button 118 is pressed by the player, the operation instruction display 331 is displayed as shown in FIGS. 3 (3b) and 3 (3c). The display mode of the hold icon Hi is set to the first special display mode as shown in FIG. 3 (3b), or the display mode of the hold icon Hi is set to the second special display mode as shown in FIG. 3 (3c). Or

  Although details will be described later, in the gaming machine 100, when the prior determination result of the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change is a big hit, the first special display mode is compared to the case of the loss. It is easy to perform a hold display change effect to be changed. Conversely, the gaming machine 100 changes the second special display mode to the second special display mode when the determination result corresponding to the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change is lost, as compared to the case of the jackpot. It is easy to perform a hold display change effect.

  Therefore, the hold display change effect that is changed to the first special display mode is an effect that has a higher expectation level after that than the hold display change effect that is changed to the second special display mode. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 gives the player the case where the hold display change effect is changed to the first special display mode than the case where the hold display change effect is changed to the second special display mode. It can give a big expectation.

  By the way, as described above, the operation effective period of the hold display change effect is from the time when the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change is displayed until the jackpot determination is performed based on the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi. (Until the hold icon Hi subject to display mode change is erased from the display screen). For this reason, the symbol variation may start or the symbol variation may end during the operation effective period of the hold display change effect. In such a game milestone, the gaming machine 100 temporarily pauses the operation effective period of the hold display change effect to cause the player to pay attention to the symbol (the effect symbol or the special symbol), and performs an operation on the hold display change effect. May not be accepted.

  For example, the gaming machine 100 starts from 1 second after the start of the change display of the effect symbol, 1 second before the stop display of the effect symbol until the stop display of the effect symbol, and 1 second after the stop display of the effect symbol. Until later (so-called “determined period”), the operation effective period of the hold display change effect is temporarily suspended, and during this time, the operation for the hold display change effect is not accepted. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can direct the player's interest from the on-hold display change effect to the effect symbol during the period included in these.

  In addition, in this case, the gaming machine 100 darkens the operation instruction display 331 (intensity or luminance) in order to suggest this to the player when the operation effective period of the hold display change effect is paused. It may be displayed with reduced brightness. For example, when the gaming machine 100 sets the operation effective period of the hold display change effect, first, the operation instruction display 331 is displayed brightly. Thereafter, when the gaming machine 100 pauses the operation valid period, the operation instruction display 331 is darkened and displayed. After that, when the gaming machine 100 resumes the operation effective period of the hold display change effect (stops the pause), the operation instruction display 331 is displayed again brightly, and then the effect button 118 is pressed by the player and this effect is displayed. When the operation valid period ends, the operation instruction display 331 is not displayed. In this way, the gaming machine 100 sets the operation effective period of the hold display change effect, pauses the operation effective period of the hold display change effect, and sets the operation effective period of the hold display change effect. It is possible to easily indicate to the player each of the finished items.

<Specific production flow with game machines>
Next, an example of a specific production flow by the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) showing an example of a specific production flow by the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a specific production flow by the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine 100 causes the image display unit 104 to display the left effect symbol Ez1, the middle effect symbol Ez2, and the right effect symbol Ez3, as shown at time t1 in FIG. The left effect symbol Ez1, the middle effect symbol Ez2, and the right effect symbol Ez3 may be abbreviated as “effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3” in the following.

  When the jackpot determination is performed by the gaming machine 100, the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are variably displayed for a predetermined period, and then stopped to indicate the jackpot determination result. For example, when the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are variably displayed, the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are displayed so as to scroll from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen of the image display unit 104. Further, for example, when the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed, each of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 is displayed to represent any number from “1” to “7”.

  In the example illustrated at time t1 in FIG. 4, the left effect symbol Ez1 represents “1”, the middle effect symbol Ez2 represents “2”, and the right effect symbol Ez3 represents “2”. . This is a combination called a so-called “break eyes” (also referred to as “defocused eyes”). When the jackpot determination result is lost and the reach effect is not performed, the gaming machine 100 causes the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 to be stopped and displayed with such disparity.

  In the following description, when “n1, n2, n3” (where n1, n2, and n3 are arbitrary numbers from “1” to “7”), the left effect symbol Ez1 represents “n1”, It is assumed that the middle performance symbol Ez2 represents “n2” and the right performance symbol Ez3 represents “n3”. For example, as illustrated at time t1 in FIG. 4, if the left effect symbol Ez1 represents “1”, the middle effect symbol Ez2 represents “2”, and the right effect symbol Ez3 represents “2”, It is described as “1 ・ 2 ・ 2”.

  Further, when the jackpot determination result is lost and the reach effect is performed, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 in a combination called a “reach lose eye”. For example, in the reach lose eye, the combination of the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3 represents the same number, and the middle effect symbol Ez2 represents a number different from the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3 (for example, "1.2.1"). ]).

  Then, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 with a combination called a “big hit”. For example, the big hit is a so-called “zolo (for example,“ 1 · 1 · 1 ”)” in which the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 represent the same number, or a combination in which the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 each represent a specific number (for example “1”・ 2.3 ”). In the present embodiment, as an example, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 with a double eye when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot other than the 2R probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot determination result is a 2R probability variation jackpot. Is to stop and display the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 in a combination of “1, 2, 3”.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 causes the image display unit 104 to display the hold display Hh, as shown at time t1 in FIG. In the example illustrated at time t1 in FIG. 4, the hold display Hh is composed of two hold icons Hi, a hold icon Hi1 and a hold icon Hi2, thereby indicating that the number of holds is “2”. Yes.

  Here, the hold icon Hi1 is the determination information having the highest priority for receiving the jackpot determination among the determination information stored in the gaming machine 100 at time t1 (determination information used for the next jackpot determination). Is the hold icon Hi corresponding to. Also, here, the hold icon Hi2 is the determination information in which the priority ranking for receiving the jackpot determination is the second among the determination information stored in the gaming machine 100 at the time t1 (determination information used for the subsequent jackpot determination). Is the hold icon Hi corresponding to.

  When the gaming machine 100 makes a jackpot determination using the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi1 from the state shown in FIG. 4 at time t1, the game icon 100 displays the hold icon Hi1 on the image display unit 104 as shown at time t2 in FIG. And the hold icon Hi2 is shifted to the left (to the position where the hold icon Hi1 was displayed) and displayed. And the gaming machine 100 starts the variable display of the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3. In the following, when the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are illustrated by the lower white arrows, this means that the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are displayed in a variable manner.

  When the gaming machine 100 obtains new determination information by winning a game ball at the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 while the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are variably displayed as described above, 4, the hold icon Hi3 corresponding to the determination information is displayed on the image display unit 104. Further, in the illustrated example of the time t3 in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 100 determines the hold icon Hi3 as the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change by the hold display change effect, and therefore, in the vicinity of the hold icon Hi3. The operation instruction display 331 described above is displayed. As described above, at this time, the operation effective period of the hold display change effect is set.

  When the player presses the effect button 118 while the operation instruction display 331 is displayed on the hold icon Hi3, the gaming machine 100 displays the hold icon Hi3 as shown at time t4 in FIG. To change. In the example illustrated at time t4 in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 100 changes the display mode of the hold icon Hi3 to the first special display mode.

  When a predetermined period elapses from time t2, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 so as to show the jackpot determination result as shown at time t5 in FIG. In the example illustrated at time t5 in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 with the “2 · 3 · 3” variation. Although illustration and detailed description are omitted, after the timing t5, the gaming machine 100 performs jackpot determination using the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi2, and varies the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 based on the jackpot determination result. Display and then stop display.

  Subsequently, when the gaming machine 100 makes a jackpot determination using the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi3, the game machine 100 deletes the hold icon Hi3 from the display screen of the image display unit 104 as shown at time t6 in FIG. (See dotted line in the figure). And the gaming machine 100 starts the variable display of the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3. Further, in the example described here, it is assumed that the gaming machine 100 determines to perform a speech notice effect for displaying the character image 313 during the variation display of the current effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3.

  In this case, the gaming machine 100 starts the dialogue advance notice and displays the operation instruction display 311 and the remaining period display 312 as shown at time t7 in FIG. 4 when the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are variably displayed. The image is displayed on the image display unit 104. In addition, illustration of production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 is omitted at time t7 in FIG. In addition, as described above, at this time, the operation valid period of the speech notice effect is set. The remaining period display 312 is displayed so as to gradually decrease as time elapses from the start time of the serif notice effect (the area shown in white in the figure). Decreases and the area shown in black increases.) At time t8 in FIG. 4 as well as at time t7, illustration of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 is omitted, but the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are variably displayed.

  When the player presses the effect button 118 while the operation instruction display 311 and the remaining period display 312 are displayed, the gaming machine 100 displays the operation instruction display 311 and the remaining display as shown at time t9 in FIG. The period display 312 is not displayed, and the character image 313 is displayed. Also, at time t9 in FIG. 4, as with time t7 and time t8, the illustration symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are not shown, but the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are displayed in a variable manner.

  After that, when a predetermined period has elapsed from time t6, the gaming machine 100 temporarily displays the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3 in a reach state as shown at time t10 in FIG. When the temporary stop display is performed, the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3 are displayed so as to slightly swing up and down. Further, the gaming machine 100 may display a message such as “Reach!” On the image display unit 104 when the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3 are in the reach state as described above.

  When the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops and displays the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3, as shown at time t11 in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 100 starts the gimmick effect and displays the operation instruction display 321 on the image display unit 104. To display. As described above, at this time, the operation effective period of the gimmick effect is set. At this time, the gaming machine 100 displays the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 in a reduced size as shown at time t11 in FIG. 5 and brings them to the corners of the display screen of the image display unit 104 (in the illustrated example). (Lower right of display screen) may be displayed.

  When the player presses the effect button 118 while the operation instruction display 321 is displayed, the gaming machine 100 drives the movable accessory 130 to display the image display unit as shown at time t12 in FIG. Advance to the front of 104. For example, in the present embodiment, when developing to a high expectation reach production with a high expectation for jackpot, a gimmick production is performed before the high expectation reach production. Therefore, after the gimmick effect, the gaming machine 100 starts a high expectation reach effect as shown at time t13 in FIG.

  Then, when a predetermined period has elapsed from time t6, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 so as to show the jackpot determination result as shown at time t14 in FIG. In the example illustrated at time t14 in FIG. 5, the gaming machine 100 causes the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 to be stopped and displayed at the “1. As described above, since this is a big hit, the gaming machine 100 may notify the player of the big hit by displaying a message such as “big hit!” On the image display unit 104.

  In the example described here, the hold display change effect, the serif notice effect, and the gimmick effect are performed on the same determination information (determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi3), but the present invention is not limited thereto. . Although details will be described later, in the gaming machine 100, it is determined whether or not these effects are executed independently. For this reason, for example, the hold display change effect is performed, but the serif notice effect and the gimmick effect are not performed, the hold display change effect and the serif notice effect are performed, but the gimmick effect is not performed, the hold display change effect is performed. Although it is not true, there are cases where the serif notice effect and the gimmick effect are performed.

<Functional configuration of gaming machine>
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine 100 includes a special game determination unit 610, an effect execution control unit 620, and an operation reception unit 630.

  The special game determination unit 610 has a function of determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition. In the case of the present embodiment, the special game determination unit 610 determines whether or not to win a jackpot (whether or not to play a jackpot game) when a game ball wins at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. Make a jackpot decision. That is, in this case, the establishment of the start condition is a winning game ball to the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, and the special game is a big hit game. Details of the jackpot determination will be described later. Further, the special game determination unit 610 may perform prior determination for determining the determination result of the jackpot determination prior to the jackpot determination. Details of the prior determination will be described later.

  The effect execution control unit 620 has a function of receiving a determination result from the special game determination unit 610 and causing the effect means to perform a predetermined effect based on the determination result. In the present embodiment, the image display unit 104, the speaker 114, the effect light unit 115, and the like correspond to the effect means. Therefore, in this case, the effect execution control unit 620 displays a predetermined image on the image display unit 104, outputs a predetermined sound from the speaker 114, or lights the effect light unit 115 in a predetermined lighting mode. By doing this, they are made to produce effects.

  Furthermore, the production execution control unit 620 can also accept the player's operation via the operation accepting unit 630 having a function of accepting the player's operation. In the case of the present embodiment, the effect execution control unit 620 can accept an operation of pressing the effect button 118 via the operation accepting unit 630. In the case of the present embodiment, the effect button 118 corresponds to an operation means that can be operated by the player.

  Here, the effect execution control unit 620 includes an operable effect control unit 621, an operation valid period setting unit 622, an operation instruction display control unit 623, and a remaining period display control unit 624. The operable effect control unit 621 has a function capable of performing an operable effect that reflects the player's operation on the effect. As described above, in the case of the present embodiment, the serif notice effect, the gimmick effect, the gassemic effect, and the hold display change effect correspond to an operable effect that reflects the pressing operation of the effect button 118 on the effect.

  When the operable effect control unit 621 performs an operable effect, the operation valid period setting unit 622 operates the operation means (the effect button 118 in the present embodiment) for a predetermined period during the operable effect. Has a function of setting as an operation valid period for validating. The operation valid periods of the serif notice effect, the gimmick effect, the gassemic effect, and the hold display change effect in the present embodiment are as described above.

  The operation instruction display control unit 623 displays an operation instruction display for instructing the player to perform an operation on the display unit of the effect unit when the operation effective period is set by the operation effective period setting unit 622. It has a function. The operation instruction display displayed for each of the serif notice effect, the gimmick effect, the gassemic effect, and the hold display change effect in the present embodiment is as described above.

  When the operation effective period is set by the operation effective period setting unit 622, the remaining period display control unit 624 displays the remaining period display indicating the remaining period of the operation effective period on the display unit of the effect unit. It has a possible function. The remaining period display control unit 624 determines whether or not to display the remaining period display, and when it is determined to display the remaining period display, the remaining period display is displayed while the remaining period display is not displayed. If it is determined, the remaining period display is not displayed.

  For example, as described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined that the remaining period display is displayed in the case of the serif notice effect, and the remaining period display is displayed in the case of the gimmick effect, the gusemimic effect, and the hold display change effect. It is determined not to be allowed. In this case, the remaining period display control unit 624 determines whether or not to display the remaining period display depending on the type of effect to be performed, but is not limited thereto. For example, the remaining period display control unit 624 may determine whether or not to display the remaining period display at random by performing a predetermined lottery process.

<Example of hardware configuration of gaming machine>
Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 701 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 702 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect control unit 703 that controls the production.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 701 will be described. The main control unit 701 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 711, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 712, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 713, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 711 governs overall control of the main control unit 701. The ROM 712 stores programs and data related to the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 712 stores various tables shown in FIGS. The RAM 713 is used as a work area for the CPU 711. The CPU 711 reads the program and data from the ROM 712 and executes the read program while using the RAM 713 as a work area.

  Various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball are connected to the main control unit 701. For example, a first start port SW714a and a second start port SW714b are connected to the main control unit 701. The first start port SW 714 a is a SW that detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105. The second start port SW 714 b is a SW that detects a game ball that has won the second start port 106.

  Further, the main control unit 701 is connected to a gate SW 715, a special winning opening SW 716, and a normal winning opening SW 717. The gate SW 715 is a SW that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108. Further, the big winning opening SW 716 is a SW for detecting a game ball won in the big winning opening 109. The normal winning opening SW 717 is a SW for detecting a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 110.

  The various SWs 714 to 717 input a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 701. The main control unit 701 stores determination information based on detection signals input from the various SWs 714 to 717, and gives a prize ball payout instruction to the prize ball control unit 702. A proximity switch or the like can be used for the various SWs 714 to 717.

  The main controller 701 is connected to various solenoids that operate the electric accessory. For example, a normal electric accessory solenoid 718 is connected to the main control unit 701. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 718 is a solenoid that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 107. The main control unit 701 is connected with a special prize opening solenoid 719. The special prize opening solenoid 719 is a solenoid that opens and closes the special prize opening 109. The various solenoids 718 and 719 convert the electric energy input from the main control unit 701 into mechanical motion, and open / close the normal electric accessory 107 and the big prize opening 109.

  An information display unit 112 is connected to the main control unit 701. As described above, the information display unit 112 includes the special symbol display unit 201 (the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b), the normal symbol display unit 202, the reserved number display unit 203, the round A number display unit 204.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 791 is connected to the main controller 701. The main control unit 701 can output various types of information to the outside via the panel external information terminal board 791. For example, the main control unit 701 can realize its function by the main control board.

<Prize ball control unit>
Next, the winning ball control unit 702 will be described. The prize ball control unit 702 includes a CPU 721, a ROM 722, a RAM 723, an input / output interface (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 721 controls the entire prize ball control unit 702. The ROM 722 stores programs and data related to payout of prize balls. The RAM 723 is used as a work area for the CPU 721. The CPU 721 reads a program and data from the ROM 722 and executes the read program while using the RAM 723 as a work area.

  Various SWs for detecting a game ball are connected to the prize ball control unit 702. For example, the prize ball control unit 702 includes a fixed position detection SW 724 that detects a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW725 that detects a payout game ball, and a ball supply tray provided on the front of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 726 for detecting the presence or absence of the game ball and a full tank detection SW 727 for detecting that the hitting ball supply tray is filled with the game ball are connected.

  The various SWs 724 to 727 input a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 702. The winning ball control unit 702 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 701 and detection signals input from various SWs 724 to 727. The prize ball control unit 702 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 724 to 727 to the main control unit 701.

  Further, a launching unit 728 and a payout unit 729 are connected to the prize ball control unit 702. When the award ball control unit 702 detects an operation of launching a game ball, the prize ball control unit 702 controls the launch unit 728 to fire the game ball toward the game area 103. Also, the prize ball control unit 702 controls the payout unit 729 based on a payout instruction from the main control unit 701 to pay out the prize ball.

  The prize ball control unit 702 is connected with a frame external information terminal board 792. The prize ball control unit 702 can output various types of information to the outside via the frame external information terminal board 792. For example, the prize ball control unit 702 can realize its function by a prize ball control board.

<Example of table stored in ROM of main controller>
Next, an example of a table stored in the ROM 712 of the main control unit 701 will be described. FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a table stored in the ROM of the main control unit according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of a table stored in the ROM of the main control unit according to the present embodiment.

  For example, the ROM 712 includes a winning determination table shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), a symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), and a variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-2 (C). Is memorized.

<About winning determination table>
The winning determination table shown in FIG. 8A is a table used for “winning determination” in which it is determined whether or not a big hit is made in the big hit determination. In the winning determination table, a predetermined determination value for determining a big hit in the winning determination is set. At the time of winning determination, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the winning determination random number matches the determination value in the winning determination table, and determines that it is a big hit if they match, and determines that it is lost. .

  As illustrated in FIG. 8A, the determination values set in the winning determination table include a low probability gaming state winning determination value 811 and a high probability gaming state winning determination value 812. The winning determination value 811 for the low probability gaming state is used for the winning determination in the low probability gaming state. The winning determination value 812 for the high probability gaming state is used for the winning determination in the high probability gaming state.

  The content of the low probability gaming state winning determination value 811 is the determination value “0”. As a result, in the winning determination using the low probability gaming state winning determination value 811, if the winning determination random number is “0”, it is determined to be a big hit. In the present embodiment, the winning determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 249” (and any integer is equally selected). For this reason, the determination probability determined to be a big win in the winning determination using the low-probability gaming state winning determination value 811 is “1/250” as illustrated in FIG.

  On the other hand, the content of the high probability gaming state winning determination value 812 is the determination value “0 to 6”. As a result, in the winning determination using the winning determination value 812 for the high probability gaming state, if the winning determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 6”, it is determined to be a big hit. For this reason, the determination probability determined to be a big win in the winning determination using the high-probability gaming state winning determination value 812 is “7/250” as illustrated in FIG.

  As described above, in the winning determination using the high probability gaming state winning determination value 812, the jackpot determination probability is higher than in the winning determination using the low probability gaming state winning determination value 811. Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, the high probability gaming state can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the low probability gaming state.

<About the symbol determination table>
The symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8A is a table used for “symbol determination” in which a jackpot symbol is determined in the jackpot determination. In the symbol determination table, a predetermined determination value is set for each jackpot symbol. In the symbol determination, the main control unit 701 determines which jackpot symbol determination value matches the symbol determination random number. Then, the main control unit 701 derives the jackpot symbol of the determination value that matches the symbol for random determination as the determination result of the symbol determination.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8A, the determination values set in the symbol determination table include a first start port symbol determination value 821 and a second start port symbol determination value 822. The first start port symbol determination value 821 is used for symbol determination performed when a game ball wins the first start port 105. The second start port symbol determination value 822 is used for symbol determination performed when a game ball wins the second start port 106.

  The contents of the first start opening symbol determination value 821 are: a determination value “0-29” is assigned to the jackpot symbol α, a determination value “30-49” is assigned to the jackpot symbol β, and a determination value “50— 69 ”is assigned, and the judgment value“ 70 to 99 ”is assigned to the jackpot symbol δ.

  Thus, in the symbol determination using the first start opening symbol determination value 821, if the symbol determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 29”, it is determined that the jackpot symbol α, and the symbol determination random number is If it is an integer within the range of “30 to 49”, it is determined that the jackpot symbol β. Further, in the symbol determination using the first start opening symbol determination value 821, if the symbol determination random number is an integer in the range of “50 to 69”, the jackpot symbol γ is determined, and the symbol determination random number is “ If it is an integer within the range of “70 to 99”, it is determined that the jackpot symbol δ.

  In the present embodiment, the design determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 99” (and any integer is selected equally). For this reason, in the symbol determination using the first start opening symbol determination value 821, the determination probability determined to be the jackpot symbol α is “30/100” as illustrated in FIG. The determination probability determined as the symbol β is “20/100” as illustrated in FIG. Further, in the symbol determination using the first start opening symbol determination value 821, the determination probability determined to be the jackpot symbol γ is “20/100” as shown in FIG. The determination probability determined to be δ is “30/100” as illustrated in FIG.

  On the other hand, the content of the second start opening symbol determination value 822 is that the determination value “0-54” is assigned to the jackpot symbol α, the determination value “55 to 74” is assigned to the jackpot symbol β, and the determination value “ 75 to 94 "is assigned, and the judgment value" 95 to 99 "is assigned to the jackpot symbol δ.

  As a result, in the symbol determination using the second start opening symbol determination value 822, if the symbol determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 54”, it is determined that the jackpot symbol α, and the symbol determination random number is If it is an integer within the range of “55 to 74”, it is determined that the jackpot symbol β. In the symbol determination using the second start opening symbol determination value 822, if the symbol determination random number is an integer in the range of “75 to 94”, the jackpot symbol γ is determined, and the symbol determination random number is “ If it is an integer within the range of “95 to 99”, it is determined that the jackpot symbol δ.

  For this reason, in the symbol determination using the second start opening symbol determination value 822, the determination probability determined to be the jackpot symbol α is “55/100” as illustrated in FIG. The determination probability determined as the symbol β is “20/100” as illustrated in FIG. In addition, in the symbol determination using the second start opening symbol determination value 822, the determination probability determined to be a jackpot symbol γ is “20/100” as shown in FIG. The determination probability determined to be δ is “5/100” as illustrated in FIG. As described above, in the symbol determination using the second start port symbol determination value 822, the determination probability of the jackpot symbol α is higher than the symbol determination using the first start port symbol determination value 821. Yes.

  By the way, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot symbol and the jackpot type have the correspondence shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), and the jackpot type is determined by the determination result of the symbol determination. That is, in the symbol determination, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol α is 16R probability variation jackpot, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol β is 16R normal jackpot, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol γ is 8R normal jackpot, it is determined that the jackpot symbol δ If it is done, it becomes 2R probability variation jackpot. Therefore, the symbol determination for determining the jackpot symbol can be said to be a determination of the type of jackpot.

  Then, in the symbol determination using the second start opening symbol determination value 822, the jackpot symbol δ (the jackpot with less prize balls that can be acquired by the player) than the symbol determination using the first start opening symbol determination value 821. The determination probability of the jackpot symbol α (the jackpot with many prize balls that can be acquired by the player) is increased accordingly. Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot determination performed by winning the game ball at the second starting port 106 is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot determination performed by winning the game ball at the first starting port 105. It can be said that it is a jackpot judgment.

<About variation pattern determination table>
The variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8B is a table used for “variation pattern determination” in which a variation pattern is determined. Here, the variation pattern defines the variation mode (for example, the variation time) of the symbol until the jackpot determination result is shown. A predetermined determination value is set for each variation pattern in the variation pattern determination table. When determining the variation pattern, the main control unit 701 determines which variation pattern determination value matches the variation pattern determination random number. Then, the main control unit 701 derives the variation pattern of the determination value that matches the variation pattern determination random numbers as the determination result of the variation pattern determination.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, the determination values set in the variation pattern determination table include a variation pattern determination value 831 for loss and a variation pattern determination value 832 for jackpot. The variation pattern determination value 831 for losing is used for variation pattern determination when the jackpot determination result is losing. The jackpot variation pattern determination value 832 is used for variation pattern determination when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot.

  As for the contents of the variation pattern determination value 831 for loss, the determination values “0 to 69” are allocated to the variation patterns Hp10a to Hp10c, the determination values “70 to 89” are allocated to the variation pattern Hp11, and the determination values “90 to” are allocated to the variation pattern Hp12. 97 ”is assigned, and the determination value“ 98, 99 ”is assigned to the variation pattern Hp13. Further, in the variation pattern determination value 831 for loss, no determination value is assigned to the variation patterns Hp21, Hp22, and Hp23.

  Thus, in the variation pattern determination using the variation pattern determination value 831 for loss, if the variation pattern determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 69”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp10a to Hp10c, and the variation pattern determination is performed. If the random number for use is an integer in the range of “70 to 89”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp11, and if the random number for determination of variation pattern is an integer in the range of “90 to 97”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp12. If the random number for pattern determination is an integer within the range of “98, 99”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp13.

  In the present embodiment, the random number for determining the variation pattern is an integer in the range of “0 to 99” (and any integer is selected equally). For this reason, the determination probability of each variation pattern in the variation pattern determination using the variation pattern determination value 831 for loss is as illustrated in FIG.

  By the way, in the variation pattern determination value 831 for loss, the same determination values “0 to 69” are assigned to the variation patterns Hp10a to Hp10c. Therefore, in the variation pattern determination using the variation pattern determination value 831 for loss, when the variation pattern determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 69”, any one of the variation patterns Hp10a to Hp10c It is determined whether to do it.

  This determination is made based on the number of holdings. Specifically, when the holding number U is “U ≦ 1”, the variation pattern Hp10a is determined, and the holding number U is “U = 2”. In this case, it is determined as the fluctuation pattern Hp10b, and when the holding number U is “U ≧ 3”, it is determined as the fluctuation pattern Hp10c.

  For example, here, the variation pattern Hp10a defines a variation time of 10 seconds, the variation pattern Hp10b defines a variation time of 8 seconds, and the variation pattern Hp10c defines a variation time of 6 seconds. It is. For this reason, if the random number for variation pattern determination is an integer in the range of “0 to 69” at the time of variation pattern determination using the variation pattern determination value 831 for loss, the number of retention at that time is large (for example, the retention number U In the case of ≧ 3), the variation time is determined to be shorter than in the case where the number of reservations is small (for example, the number of reservations U ≦ 1). As a result, the gaming machine 100 can perform the symbol variation in a shorter time when the number of holdings is large than when the number of holdings is small, and can increase gaming efficiency.

  Further, the contents of the big hit variation pattern determination value 832 are that the determination value “0-9” is assigned to the variation pattern Hp21, the determination value “10-49” is allocated to the variation pattern Hp22, and the determination value “50--” is assigned to the variation pattern Hp23. 99 "is assigned. Further, in the big hit variation pattern determination value 832, no determination value is assigned to the variation patterns Hp10, Hp11, Hp12, and Hp13.

  Thus, in the variation pattern determination using the big hit variation pattern determination value 832, if the variation pattern determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 9”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp21, and the variation pattern determination random number Is an integer in the range of “10 to 49”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp22, and if the random number for variation pattern determination is an integer in the range of “50 to 99”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp23. . For this reason, the determination probability of each variation pattern in the variation pattern determination using the jackpot variation pattern determination value 832 is as illustrated in FIG.

  By the way, in the gaming machine 100, there is a correspondence relationship shown in FIG. 8-2 (C) between the variation pattern and the effect that can be executed at the time of symbol variation due to this variation pattern. For this reason, for example, as shown in FIG. 8C, the determination probability of the variation pattern for executing the high expectation reach production is high when the jackpot determination result is a big hit, and the jackpot determination result is lost. Therefore, it is possible to secure the expectation degree (also referred to as “reliability”) of the high expectation reach production.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 may be provided with a variation pattern determination table that is different for each gaming state. For example, in this case, a variation pattern determination table used for determining a variation pattern in a high probability gaming state (when the probability variation function is activated) and a low probability gaming state (the probability variation function is not activated). And a variation pattern determination table used for determining the variation pattern.

  In this case, the variation pattern determining table used for determining the variation pattern of the high probability gaming state has a variation pattern in which the variation time is shorter than that of the variation pattern determining table used for determining the variation pattern of the low probability gaming state. Set. In this way, symbol variation can be performed in a shorter variation time in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state. Therefore, in this case, the number of symbol variations that can be made per unit time is increased when the high probability gaming state is compared with the low probability gaming state, and the gaming efficiency in the high probability gaming state can be increased. It is possible to entertain a player in a high-probability gaming state with an exhilarating feeling.

<Production control unit>
Next, the production control unit 703 will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The effect control unit 703 includes an effect control unit 703a that controls the entire effect control unit 703, an image / sound control unit 703b that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and audio output control of the speaker 114, lamp lighting control and movable A lamp control unit 703c for controlling the driving of the accessory 130.

<Director General>
First, the production control unit 703a will be described. The production control unit 703a includes a CPU 731, a ROM 732, a RAM 733, an RTC (Real-Time Clock) 734, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 731 controls the entire production control unit 703a. The ROM 732 stores programs and data for controlling the effect control unit 703. The RAM 733 is used as a work area for the CPU 731. The CPU 731 reads a program and data from the ROM 732 and executes the read program while using the RAM 733 as a work area.

  The RTC 734 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 734 is supplied with power by a backup power source (not shown) even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off for a certain period (for example, one day). For this reason, the RTC 734 can continue the timing operation for a certain period even when the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off.

  Although FIG. 9 shows an example in which the RTC 734 is provided in the production control unit 703a, the RTC 734 may be provided in the main control unit 701, the image / audio control unit 703b, or the like. Further, the RTC 734 may be arranged independently and configured to output information indicating the actual time measured with respect to the production control unit 703a and the like.

  Furthermore, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 that can be operated by the player are connected to the effect control unit 703a. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 input a control signal corresponding to a key operated (for example, pressed) by the player to the effect control unit 703a. Thereby, the production control unit 703a can accept the player's operation of pressing the production buttons 118 and the cross key 119.

<Image / sound controller>
Next, the image / sound control unit 703b will be described. The image / sound controller 703b includes a CPU 741, a ROM 742, a RAM 743, a VRAM 744, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 741 controls the entire image / sound controller 703b. The ROM 742 stores a program, data, and the like for outputting an image and sound (effect sound) related to the effect instructed by the effect control unit 703a. For example, the ROM 742 stores effect data. The effect data includes image data representing a symbol image of the effect symbol, image data representing a background image, moving image data representing a moving image reproduced for reach production, effect sound data representing sound effects, BGM, and the like. The RAM 743 is used as a work area for the CPU 741. The production data includes image data representing the above-described operation instruction display, image data representing the remaining period display, and the like.

  For example, the CPU 741 reads image data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703 a from the effect data in the ROM 742, generates display data from this image data, and stores it in the VRAM 744.

  When generating the display data, the CPU 741 uses a hidden surface removal method such as a Z buffer method so that the background image is arranged on the back side of the effect design. Since the Z buffer method is a known technique, a description thereof is omitted here. The display data stored in the VRAM 744 is output to the image display unit 104 at a predetermined timing. As a result, the image indicated by the display data is displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  In addition, the CPU 741 reads the effect sound data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect control unit 703 a from the effect data in the ROM 742, generates sound output data, and stores it in the RAM 743. The audio output data stored in the RAM 743 is output to the speaker 114 at a predetermined timing. As a result, the sound indicated by the sound output data is output from the speaker 114.

<Lamp control unit>
Next, the lamp control unit 703c will be described. The lamp control unit 703c includes a CPU 751, a ROM 752, a RAM 753, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 751 governs overall control of the lamp control unit 703c. ROM752 memorize | stores the program, data, etc. for controlling lighting of the lamp | ramp regarding the production instruct | indicated by the production supervision part 703a, or driving of the movable accessory 130. FIG. The RAM 753 is used as a work area for the CPU 751.

  For example, the ROM 752 stores control data. The control data includes drive control data for driving the movable accessory 130, lighting control data for lighting each lamp of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 761, and the like. The CPU 751 reads drive control data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the control data and stores it in the RAM 753, and sends a control signal corresponding to the drive control data to the motor of the movable accessory 130 at a predetermined timing. input.

  Accordingly, the lamp control unit 703c can drive the movable accessory 130. The lamp control unit 703c is also connected to a movable accessory sensor 762 that detects the position of the movable accessory 130. The lamp controller 703c receives a detection signal from the movable accessory sensor 762, and based on this detection signal, the movable accessory sensor The driving can also be controlled.

  Further, the CPU 751 reads lighting control data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the control data and stores it in the RAM 753. The control signal corresponding to the lighting control data is output at a predetermined timing at the effect light unit 115 or the like. Input to the lighting control circuit of the panel lamp 761. As a result, the lamp control unit 703c can turn on the lamps of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 761.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 703 is configured such that the production control unit 703a, the image / audio control unit 703b, and the lamp control unit 703c are provided as different boards, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

<An example of the table memorize | stored in ROM of the production control part>
Next, an example of a table stored in the ROM 732 of the production control unit 703a will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a table stored in the ROM of the production control unit of the present embodiment.

  For example, the ROM 732 of the effect supervision unit 703a stores the effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10D, the notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 10E, and the notice effect contents shown in FIG. A determination table is stored.

<About the production pattern determination table>
The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10D is a table used for “effect pattern determination” in which an effect pattern is determined. Here, the effect pattern defines the effect contents of the effect to be performed at the time of symbol fluctuation until the jackpot determination result is shown.

  In the effect pattern determination table, a variation pattern is set in association with each effect pattern. In determining the effect pattern, the effect supervising unit 703a determines the effect pattern associated with the change pattern based on information indicating the change pattern included in the command (for example, change start command) received from the main control unit 701. The effect pattern is derived as a determination result of the effect pattern determination.

  For example, in the effect pattern determination table, effect patterns Ep10a to Ep10c associated with the variation patterns Hp10a to Hp10c define a loss effect. Here, the loss effect is an effect in which the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed by a combination of loses (for example, disjointed eyes) without performing the reach effect.

  Further, in the effect pattern determination table, effect patterns Ep11 to Ep13 associated with the variation patterns Hp11 to Hp13 define a lost reach effect. Here, the lose reach effect is an effect of stopping and displaying with a combination of loses (for example, reach lose eyes) after performing the reach effect with the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 as the reach state.

  More specifically, the effect pattern Ep11 defines a lose reach effect in which the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are set in the reach state and the low expectation reach effect is performed, and then stopped and displayed at the reach loss point. The production pattern Ep12 defines a lost reach production that is stopped and displayed with reach eyes after the production pattern Ez1 to Ez3 is in a reach state and the medium expectation degree reach production is performed. The production pattern Ep13 defines a lost reach production that is stopped and displayed with reach eyes after the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are in a reach state and a high expectation reach production is performed.

  In the effect pattern determination table, effect patterns Ep21 to Ep23 associated with the variation patterns Hp21 to Hp23 define the jackpot reach effect. Here, the jackpot reach effect is an effect of stopping and displaying with a combination of jackpots (for example, double eyes) after performing the reach effect with the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 being in the reach state.

  More specifically, the production pattern Ep21 defines a jackpot reach production that is stopped and displayed with a big hit after the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are in a reach state and a low expectation reach production is performed. The effect pattern Ep22 defines a jackpot reach effect to stop and display with a big hit after the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are in the reach state and the medium expectation degree reach effect is performed. The effect pattern Ep23 defines a jackpot reach effect to stop and display with a big hit after performing the high expectation reach effect with the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 as a reach state.

  For example, when the jackpot determination result is a 2R probability variation jackpot, exceptionally, in the production pattern Ep21, after the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are in the reach state and the low expectation reach production is performed, the reach is temporarily lost. The temporary stop display is performed, and thereafter, the design symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are changed to a specific combination (“1 · 2 · 3” in the present embodiment). Similarly, when the jackpot determination result is a 2R probability variation jackpot, in the effect pattern Ep22, after the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are set in the reach state and the medium expectation degree reach effect is performed, the temporary stop display is temporarily displayed at the reach lose eye Thereafter, the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are changed to specific combinations. If the jackpot determination result is a 2R probability variation jackpot, the effect pattern Ep23 is temporarily stopped and displayed at the reach loss point after the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are set in the reach state and the high expectation reach effect is performed. The production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are changed to specific combinations. By doing in this way, in the gaming machine 100, even when the reach lose eye is stopped and displayed, “the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 may be changed to a specific combination (that is, 2R probability variation big hit)” The player's expectation can be maintained.

<About notice effect execution determination table>
The notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 10 (E) is a table used for “notice effect execution determination” in which it is determined whether or not a notice effect (in the case of the present embodiment, a serif notice effect) is performed. is there. In the notice effect execution determination table, a predetermined determination value for determining that the notice effect is performed in the notice effect execution determination is set. In performing the notice effect execution determination, the effect control unit 703a determines whether or not the random number for determining the notice effect execution matches the determination value in the notice effect execution determination table, and determines that the notice effect execution is performed if they match. If they do not match, it is determined that the notice effect execution is not performed.

  As shown in FIG. 10E, the determination values set in the notice effect execution determination table include a lose notice notice effect execution determination value 1011 and a jackpot notice effect execution determination value 1012. The losing notice effect execution determination value 1011 is used for the notice effect execution determination when the jackpot determination result is losing. The jackpot notice effect execution determination value 1012 is used for the notice effect execution determination when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot.

  The content of the notice notice execution execution determination value 1011 for losing is the determination value “0 to 19”. Thus, in the notice effect execution determination using the notice effect execution determination value 1011 for losing, if the random number for determination effect execution determination is “0 to 19”, it is determined that the notice effect is performed. In the present embodiment, the notice effect execution determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 99” (and any integer is equally selected). For this reason, the determination probability determined to perform the notice effect by the notice effect execution determination using the losing notice effect execution determination value 1011 is “20/100” as illustrated in FIG.

  On the other hand, the content of the jackpot notice effect execution determination value 1012 is a determination value “0 to 59”. Thus, in the notice effect execution determination using the jackpot notice effect execution determination value 1012, if the random number for determination effect execution determination is “0 to 59”, it is determined that the notice effect is performed. For this reason, the determination probability determined to perform the notice effect in the notice effect execution determination using the jackpot notice effect execution determination value 1012 is “60/100” as illustrated in FIG.

  As described above, in the notice effect execution determination in which the jackpot notice effect execution determination value 1012 is used, the notice effect is present (the notice effect is performed) rather than the notice effect execution determination in which the losing notice effect execution determination value 1011 is used. The judgment probability is high. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 can give the player a sense of expectation that “may be a big hit” by performing a notice effect (in the case of the present embodiment, a line notice effect). .

<Regarding the notice effect determination table>
The notice effect content determination table shown in FIG. 10F is a table used for “notice effect content determination” in which the content of the notice effect is determined. In the notification effect content determination, it is determined whether the notification effect pattern Yp11 or the notification effect pattern Yp12. Here, the notice effect pattern Yp11 defines a line notice effect for displaying the character image 313 described above. The notice effect pattern Yp12 defines a line notice effect for displaying the character image 314 described above.

  As shown in FIG. 10F, the determination values set in the notice effect content determination table include a lose notice notice effect content determination value 1021 and a jackpot notice effect content determination value 1022. The losing notice effect content determination value 1021 is used for determining the notice effect content when the jackpot determination result is a loss. The jackpot notice effect content determination value 1022 is used to determine the notice effect contents when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot.

  The contents of the losing notice effect content determination value 1021 are obtained by assigning the determination value “0 to 29” to the notice effect pattern Yp11 and assigning the determination value “30 to 99” to the notice effect pattern Yp12. Thereby, in the notice effect determination using the notice effect content determination value 1021 for losing, if the random number for determining the notice effect is “0 to 29”, it is determined as the notice effect pattern Yp11, and the random number for determining the notice effect is determined. Is “30 to 99”, it is determined to be the notice effect pattern Yp12.

  In the present embodiment, the notice effect content determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 99” (and any integer is equally selected). For this reason, the determination probability determined as the notice effect pattern Yp11 in the notice effect contents determination using the losing notice effect contents determination value 1021 is “30/100” as illustrated in FIG. In addition, the determination probability determined as the notice effect pattern Yp12 in the notice effect contents determination using the losing notice effect contents determination value 1021 is “70/100” as illustrated in FIG.

  On the other hand, the content of the jackpot announcement effect content determination value 1022 is obtained by assigning the determination value “0 to 69” to the announcement effect pattern Yp11 and assigning the determination value “70 to 99” to the announcement effect pattern Yp12. Thus, in the notice effect determination using the jackpot notice effect content determination value 1022, if the notice effect content determination random number is “0 to 69”, it is determined as the notice effect pattern Yp11, and the notice effect content determination random number. Is “70 to 99”, it is determined as the notice effect pattern Yp12.

  For this reason, the determination probability determined as the notice effect pattern Yp11 in the notice effect contents determination using the jackpot notice effect content determination value 1022 is “70/100” as illustrated in FIG. Further, the determination probability determined as the notice effect pattern Yp12 in the notice effect contents determination using the jackpot notice effect content determination value 1022 is “30/100” as illustrated in FIG.

  As described above, in the announcement effect content determination in which the jackpot announcement effect content determination value 1022 is used, the determination probability of the announcement effect pattern Yp11 is higher than in the announcement effect content determination in which the losing notice effect content determination value 1021 is used. ing. Further, in the notice effect content determination using the losing notice effect content determination value 1021, the determination probability of the notice effect pattern Yp12 is higher than the notice effect content determination using the jackpot notice effect content determination value 1022.

  Therefore, as described above, the gaming machine 100 is more likely to perform a serif notice effect (notice effect of the notice effect pattern Yp11) that causes the character image 313 to be displayed when the big hit determination result is a big win, as compared to the case of a loss. ing. Conversely, the gaming machine 100 is more likely to perform a serif notice effect (notice effect of the notice effect pattern Yp12) for displaying the character image 314 when the big hit determination result is a loss than in the case of the big win.

<Example of table stored in ROM of image / sound controller>
Next, an example of a table stored in the ROM 742 of the image / sound control unit 703b will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a table stored in the ROM of the image / sound controller according to the present embodiment.

  For example, the ROM 742 of the image / sound controller 703b stores a hold display change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 11 (G) and a hold display change effect content determination table shown in FIG. 11 (H). .

<About the hold display change effect execution determination table>
The hold display change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 11G is a table used for “hold display change effect execution determination” in which it is determined whether or not the hold display change effect is performed. In the hold display change effect execution determination table, a predetermined determination value for determining that the hold display change effect is performed in the hold display change effect execution determination is set. In the hold display change effect execution determination, the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not the hold display change effect execution determination random number matches the determination value in the hold display change effect execution determination table. If it is determined that the hold display change effect is to be performed, it is determined that the hold display change effect is not to be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 11G, the determination values set in the hold display change effect execution determination table include a hold display change effect execution determination value 11111 for loss and a hold display change effect execution determination value 1112 for jackpot. There is. The lost hold display change effect execution determination value 1111 is used for determination of the hold display change effect execution when the advance determination result is a loss increase hold command. The jackpot hold display change effect execution determination value 1112 is used for the hold display change effect execution determination when the advance determination result has received a jackpot hold increase command.

  The content of the hold display change effect execution determination value 1111 for losing is the determination value “0 to 19”. Accordingly, in the hold display change effect execution determination using the hold display change effect execution determination value 1111 for losing, if the hold display change effect execution determination random number is “0 to 19”, it is determined that the hold display change effect is performed. Will be. In the present embodiment, the on-hold display change effect execution determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 99” (and any integer is equally selected). For this reason, the determination probability determined to perform the hold display change effect in the hold display change effect execution determination using the hold display change effect execution determination value 1111 for losing is “20” as illustrated in FIG. / 100 ".

  On the other hand, the content of the jackpot hold display change effect execution determination value 1112 is a determination value “0 to 59”. Thus, in the hold display change effect execution determination using the jackpot hold display change effect execution determination value 1112, it is determined that the hold display change effect is performed if the hold display change effect execution determination random number is “0 to 59”. Will be. For this reason, the determination probability determined to perform the hold display change effect in the hold display change effect execution determination using the jackpot hold display change effect execution determination value 1112 is “60” as illustrated in FIG. / 100 ".

  As described above, in the hold display change effect execution determination value 1112 in which the jackpot hold display change effect execution determination value 1112 is used, the hold display change effect execution determination value in which the loss hold display change effect execution determination value 1111 is used is held display. The determination probability that there is a change effect (performs a hold display change effect) is high. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 can give the player a sense of expectation that “may be a big hit” by performing the hold display change effect.

<Regarding the table for determining the contents of the hold display change effect>
The hold display change effect content determination table shown in FIG. 11H is a table used for “hold display change effect content determination” in which the content of the hold display change effect is determined. In the hold display change effect content determination, it is determined whether the hold display change effect pattern Yp21 or the hold display change effect pattern Yp22. Here, the hold display change effect pattern Yp21 defines a hold display change effect in which the above-described hold icon Hi is displayed in the first special display mode. The hold display change effect pattern Yp22 defines a hold display change effect for displaying the above-described hold icon Hi in the second special display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 11H, the determination values set in the hold display change effect content determination table include the hold display change effect content determination value 1121 for the loss and the hold display change effect content determination value 1122 for the big hit. There is. The lost display change display content determination value 1121 is used for determining the hold display change effect content when the jackpot determination result is a loss. The jackpot hold display change effect content determination value 1122 is used for determining the hold display change effect content when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot.

  The content of the hold display change effect content determination value 1121 for losing is obtained by assigning the determination value “0 to 29” to the hold display change effect pattern Yp21 and assigning the determination value “30 to 99” to the hold display change effect pattern Yp22. It has become. Accordingly, in the hold display change effect content determination value using the hold display change effect content determination value 1121 for losing, if the random number for determining the hold display change effect content is “0 to 29”, it is determined as the hold display change effect pattern Yp21. If the random number for determining the hold display change effect content is “30 to 99”, the hold display change effect pattern Yp22 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the on-hold display change effect content determination random number is an integer within the range of “0 to 99” (and any integer is equally selected). For this reason, the determination probability determined to be the hold display change effect pattern Yp21 in the hold display change effect content determination using the hold display change effect content determination value 1121 for the loss is “30” as illustrated in FIG. / 100 ". Further, the determination probability determined as the hold display change effect pattern Yp22 in the hold display change effect content determination using the hold display change effect content determination value 1121 for the loss is “70 /” as illustrated in FIG. 100 ".

  On the other hand, for the contents of the jackpot hold display change effect content determination value 1122, the determination value “0 to 69” is assigned to the hold display change effect pattern Yp21, and the determination value “70 to 99” is assigned to the hold display change effect pattern Yp22. It has become a thing. Thus, in the hold display change effect content determination using the jackpot hold display change effect content determination value 1122, if the hold display change effect content determination random number is “0 to 69”, it is determined as the hold display change effect pattern Yp21. If the random number for determining the hold display change effect content is “70 to 99”, the hold display change effect pattern Yp22 is determined.

  For this reason, the determination probability determined as the hold display change effect pattern Yp21 in the hold display change effect content determination using the jackpot hold display change effect content determination value 1122 is “70” as illustrated in FIG. / 100 ". Further, the determination probability determined as the hold display change effect pattern Yp22 in the hold display change effect content determination using the jackpot hold display change effect content determination value 1122 is “30 /” as illustrated in FIG. 100 ".

  As described above, in the hold display change effect content determination value using the jackpot hold display change effect content determination value 1122, the hold display change effect content determination using the hold display change effect content determination value 1121 for losing is held display. The determination probability of the change effect pattern Yp21 is high. Further, in the hold display change effect content determination using the hold display change effect content determination value 1121 for losing, the hold display change effect pattern is determined rather than the hold display change effect content determination using the jackpot hold display change effect content determination value 1122. The determination probability of Yp22 is high.

  Therefore, as described above, the gaming machine 100 displays the hold display change effect (hold display change effect pattern) in which the hold icon Hi in the first special display mode is displayed when the pre-determination result is a big hit, as compared to the case of a loss. Yp21 hold display change effect) is easily performed. Conversely, the gaming machine 100 displays a hold display change effect (hold display of the hold display change effect pattern Yp22) that displays the hold icon Hi in the second special display mode when the prior determination result is a loss compared to the case of a big win. Change production).

  Note that the special game determination unit 610 described above can realize its function by, for example, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 executing a predetermined program stored in the ROM 712. In addition, the above-described production execution control unit 620 and operation reception unit 630 are executed by, for example, the CPU 731 of the production control unit 703a executing a predetermined program stored in the ROM 732 or the CPU 741 of the image / sound control unit 703b in the ROM 742. The function can be realized by executing the stored predetermined program.

<About processing performed by the main control unit>
Next, processing performed by the gaming machine 100 will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 701 of the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 701 described below is performed by the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 executing a program stored in the ROM 712.

<Main processing>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the main process. When the main control unit 701 is activated by supplying power to the gaming machine 100, the main control unit 701 starts executing the main process shown in FIG. In the main processing, first, the main control unit 701 waits for 1000 ms (step S1201), and sets access permission to the RAM 713 (step S1202).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S1203). If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S1203: Yes), the main control unit 701 clears the RAM (step S1204). In the RAM clear, the backup information stored in the RAM 713 is discarded. Since the RAM clear is a known technique, its detailed description is omitted.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S1205), and proceeds to the process of step S1209. In step S1205, the main control unit 701 transmits an initial setting command instructing each peripheral unit such as the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703 to perform predetermined initial settings. For example, the initial setting command includes information indicating a gaming state (for example, information indicating ON / OFF of a high probability flag described later and ON / OFF of an auxiliary gaming flag).

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is OFF (step S1203: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the backup flag is ON (step S1206). The backup flag is a flag indicating that backup information is stored in the main control unit 701. If the backup flag is OFF (step S1206: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1204.

  If the backup flag is ON (step S1206: YES), the main control unit 701 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S1207). If the checksum is abnormal (step S1207: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1204.

  If the checksum is normal (step S1207: YES), the main control unit 701 performs recovery processing (step S1208). In the restoration process, a process for returning the setting of the main control unit 701 to the state at the previous power shutdown is performed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a CTC (timer counter) cycle (for example, 4 ms) (step S1209). For example, the main control unit 701 executes a timer interrupt process to be described later at the cycle set in step S1209. Then, the main control unit 701 performs a power-off monitoring process for monitoring the power-off (step S1210). In the power-off monitoring process, backup information is generated and stored when power-off is detected.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs variation pattern determination random number update processing for incrementing the count value of the variation pattern determination random number counter by “+1” (step S1211). Then, the main control unit 701 performs an interrupt prohibition setting for prohibiting the interrupt execution of the timer interrupt process (step S1212), and performs a random number update process (step S1213).

  In step S1213, the main control unit 701 increments the count values of various random number counters included in the main control unit 701 such as a winning determination random number counter, a symbol determination random number counter, and a variation pattern determination random number counter by “+1”.

  In step S1213, only the count value of a specific random number counter among the various random number counters included in the main control unit 701 may be incremented by “+1”. When the count value of each random number counter reaches a predetermined maximum value, the main control unit 701 returns the count value to a predetermined initial value or a random value, and performs random number update processing again from that value. Count up “+1”. Then, the main control unit 701 performs an interrupt permission setting for permitting interrupt execution of the timer interrupt process (step S1214), and returns to the process of step S1210.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. For example, the main control unit 701 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process with respect to the main process at the cycle set in step S1209. In the timer interrupt process, first, the main control unit 701 performs a random number update process (step S1301). In step S1301, the main control unit 701 increments the count values of the various random number counters by “+1” as in step S1213.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a switch process (step S1302). The switch process includes a start-port switch process (described later) for detecting a game ball won at a start port (first start port 105, second start port 106), and a gate switch process for detecting a game ball that has passed through the gate 108. And a big prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 109 and a normal prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the normal prize opening 110.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes symbol processing (step S1303). The symbol processing includes special symbol processing (described later) related to special symbols and normal symbol processing related to normal symbols. For example, in the special symbol processing, the main control unit 701 performs jackpot determination and performs display control of the special symbol. Further, in the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 701 performs normal symbol determination and performs normal symbol display control.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs an electric accessory control process (step S1304). The electric accessory control process includes a special winning opening control process (described later) for controlling the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 109 and a normal electric accessory control process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the normal electric accessory 107. For example, in the big prize opening control process, the main control unit 701 controls the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 109 based on the jackpot determination result. Further, in the ordinary electric accessory control process, the main control unit 701 controls the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory 107 based on the determination result of the ordinary symbol determination.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes a prize ball control process (step S1305). In the prize ball control processing, the main control unit 701 sets a prize ball command instructing the prize ball control unit 702 to the RAM 713 to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening where the game ball has won.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs an output process (step S1306) and ends the timer interrupt process. In the output process, the main control unit 701 outputs the commands set in the RAM 713 by the processes in steps S1301 to S1305 to the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 701 returns to the main process.

<Start-up switch processing>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start port switch process. In the start port switch process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the first start port SW 714a is turned on (step S1401). If the first starter SW 714a is OFF (step S1401: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1406.

  If the first starter SW 714a is ON (step S1401: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the first hold number U1 is less than “4” (U1 <4) (step S1402). . If the first hold number U1 is “4” or more (step S1402: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1406.

  If the first hold number U1 is less than “4” (step S1402: Yes), the main control unit 701 counts up the first hold number U1 by “+1” (U1 ← U1 + 1) (step S1403). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 refers to the count values of various random number counters included in the main control unit 701, and acquires and stores the count values at that time as determination information (step S1404). Then, the main control unit 701 performs a preliminary determination process (described later) using the acquired determination information (step S1405), and proceeds to the process of step S1406.

  Next, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second start port SW 714b is turned on (step S1406). If the second start port SW 714b is OFF (step S1406: No), the main control unit 701 ends the start port switch process. If the second starter SW 714b is turned on (step S1406: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second reserved number U2 is less than “4” (U2 <4) (step S1407). . If the second hold number U2 is “4” or more (step S1407: No), the main control unit 701 ends the start port switch process.

  If the second hold number U2 is less than “4” (step S1407: Yes), the main control unit 701 counts up the second hold number U2 by “+1” (U2 ← U2 + 1) (step S1408). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 refers to the count values of various random number counters included in the main control unit 701, acquires and stores the count values at that time as determination information (step S1409). Then, the main control unit 701 performs a pre-determination process (described later) using the acquired determination information (step S1410), and ends the start port switch process.

<Preliminary judgment processing>
FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a prior determination process. In the pre-determination process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S1501). If the high probability flag is ON (step S1501: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the high probability gaming state winning determination value 812 in the RAM 713 (step S1502). On the other hand, if the high probability flag is OFF (step S1501: No), the main control unit 701 sets the low probability gaming state winning determination value 811 in the RAM 713 (step S1503).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines the winning determination random number of the determination target determination information (determination information acquired in the immediately preceding step S1404 or step S1409), and the determination value set in the RAM 713 in step S1502 or step S1503. Is used to make a winning determination (step S1504). The winning determination is as described above. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the determination result of the winning determination is a big hit (step S1505).

  If the determination result of the winning determination is a big hit (step S1505: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the big hit variation pattern determination value 832 in the RAM 713 (step S1506). On the other hand, if the determination result of the winning determination is a loss (step S1505: No), the main control unit 701 sets the loss variation pattern determination value 831 in the RAM 713 (step S1507).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs variation pattern determination using the variation pattern determination random number of the determination information to be determined and the determination value set in the RAM 713 in step S1506 or step S1507 (step S1508). The variation pattern determination is as described above.

  The main control unit 701 stores a preliminary determination result including the determination result of step S1504 and the determination result of step S1508 in the RAM 713 (step S1509), and sets a preliminary determination result command indicating the preliminary determination result in the RAM 713. (Step S1510), and the preliminary determination process is terminated. Note that the prior determination result command set in the RAM 713 in step S1510 is transmitted to the production control unit 703a or the like when the next output process is executed. The main control unit 701 can notify the effect control unit 703a that new determination information has been acquired and the result of the determination in advance by transmitting a pre-determination result command to the effect control unit 703a.

<Example of pre-judgment result>
Here, a supplementary description will be given of an example of a pre-determination result stored in the RAM 713 by the pre-determination process. FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram of an example of a preliminary determination result stored by the preliminary determination process. As illustrated in FIG. 15B, the RAM 713 is provided with a predetermination result storage area 1520 for storing the predetermination result derived by the predetermination process.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 can store a total of eight pieces of determination information, four for each start port. For this reason, the preliminary determination result storage area 1520 is provided with storage areas 1521 to 1528 that can store the preliminary determination results of eight pieces of determination information.

  For example, in the storage area 1521, the prior determination result (the winning determination result and the variation pattern determination result in the prior determination process) of the determination information whose priority order for receiving the jackpot determination is “1” (that is, determination information used for the next jackpot determination). ) Is stored. In addition, the storage area 1522 has a prior determination result (a winning determination result and a variation pattern determination result in the prior determination process) of determination information whose priority is “2” for receiving the jackpot determination (that is, determination information used for the next big hit determination). ) Is stored. Similarly, the storage areas 1523 to 1528 store the prior determination results of the determination information for the priority orders “3” to “8” for receiving the jackpot determination.

  In the storage areas 1521 to 1528, whether each determination information is determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105 or determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106. An area ("starting port" in FIG. 15-2) that can store the information to be shown is also provided. For example, in this area, “1” is set for the determination information for which the determination result is derived by the determination process in step S1405, and the determination information for which the determination result is determined by the determination process in step S1410. “2” is stored.

<Special symbol processing>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In the special symbol process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S1601). The jackpot game flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot game is being played. If the jackpot game flag is ON (step S1601: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the special symbol process as it is. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot determination is not performed during the jackpot game.

  If the big hit game flag is OFF (step S1601: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is in progress (step S1602). If the special symbol change display is in progress (step S1602: Yes), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1611. As a result, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot determination is not performed during the special symbol variation display.

  If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (step S1602: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second reserved number U2 is “1” or more (step S1603). If the second hold number U2 is equal to or greater than “1” (step S1603: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the second hold number U2 (step S1604), and performs a jackpot determination process (described later). This is performed (step S1605). Accordingly, in the gaming machine 100, the determination of jackpot determination based on the determination information stored when the game ball wins the second start opening 106 is stored when the game ball wins the first start opening 105. This is prioritized over the jackpot determination based on information.

  If the second hold number U2 is less than “1” (step S1603: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the first hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S1606). If the first hold number U1 is less than “1” (step S1606: No), the main control unit 701 ends the special symbol process as it is. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, when the determination information is not stored, the jackpot determination is not performed.

  If the first hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S1606: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the first hold number U1 (step S1607), and proceeds to the processing of step S1605. Jackpot determination processing. When the jackpot determination result is derived by the jackpot determination process, the main control unit 701 performs a variation pattern setting process (described later) (step S1608). Then, the main control unit 701 starts special symbol variation display based on the jackpot determination result derived by the jackpot determination processing and the variation pattern set by the variation pattern setting processing (step S1609).

  In step S1609, when the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot determination based on the determination information stored when the game ball wins the first starting port 105, the main control unit 701 displays the special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 201a. Display fluctuating. On the other hand, when the main control unit 701 makes a jackpot determination based on the determination information stored when the game ball wins the second starting port 106, the main control unit 701 displays the special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 201b in a variable manner.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 generates a change start command and sets it in the RAM 713 (step S1610). For example, the change start command includes information indicating a change start command, information indicating a jackpot determination result, information indicating a set change pattern, and the like. Further, the change start command may include information indicating a gaming state (for example, information indicating ON / OFF of a high probability flag described later and ON / OFF of an auxiliary game flag).

  Note that the change start command set in the RAM 713 in step S1610 is transmitted to the production control unit 703a or the like when the next output process is executed. The main control unit 701 can notify the effect control unit 703a of the jackpot determination result, the change pattern, the game state, and the like by transmitting a change start command to the effect control unit 703a.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the variation time has elapsed (step S1611). In step S <b> 1611, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the variation time determined by the variation pattern set immediately before the start of variation display has elapsed since the start of variation display of the special symbol. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1611: No), the main control unit 701 ends the special symbol process as it is. As a result, the special symbol is variably displayed on the gaming machine 100 with the variation time determined by the variation pattern.

  If the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S1611: Yes), the main control unit 701 stops and displays the special symbol during the fluctuation display so as to indicate the jackpot determination result (step S1612). The symbol that is stopped and displayed in step S1612 is set in the RAM 713 by the jackpot determination process.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 generates a change stop command and sets it in the RAM 713 (step S1613). For example, the change stop command includes information indicating a change start command, information indicating a jackpot determination result, information indicating a set change pattern, and the like. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a stop process (described later) (step S1614), and ends the special symbol process.

<Big hit judgment processing>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the jackpot determination process. In the jackpot determination process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a high probability flag indicating a high probability gaming state is ON (step S1701). If the high probability flag is ON (step S1701: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the high probability gaming state winning determination value 812 in the RAM 713 (step S1702). On the other hand, if the high probability flag is OFF (step S1701: No), the main control unit 701 sets the low probability gaming state winning determination value 811 in the RAM 713 (step S1703).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a winning determination using the winning determination random number of the determination information to be determined and the determination value set in the RAM 713 in step S1702 or step S1703 (step S1704). The winning determination is as described above. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the determination result of the winning determination is a big hit (step S1705).

  If the determination result of the winning determination is a big hit (step S1705: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the determination information used for the current winning determination is stored by winning the first starting port 105 or not. Is determined (step S1706).

  If it is stored by winning the first starting port 105 (step S1706: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the first starting port symbol determination value 821 in the RAM 713 (step S1707). If it is not stored by winning at the first starting port 105 (step S1706: No), that is, if it is stored by winning at the second starting port 106, the main control unit 701 performs the second start. The mouth symbol determination value 822 is set in the RAM 713 (step S1708).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs symbol determination using the symbol determination random number of the determination information to be determined and the determination value set in the RAM 713 in step S1707 or step S1708 (step S1709). The symbol determination is as described above. Then, the main control unit 701 sets a jackpot symbol corresponding to the determination result of the symbol determination in the RAM 713 (step S1710), and ends the jackpot determination process. In step S1710, if the determination result of the symbol determination is a jackpot symbol α, the jackpot symbol α is set in the RAM 713. If the jackpot symbol β is set, the jackpot symbol β is set in the RAM 713. Is set in the RAM 713. If the jackpot symbol δ is set, the jackpot symbol δ is set in the RAM 713.

  If the determination result of the winning determination is a loss (step S1705: No), the main control unit 701 sets a lost symbol in the RAM 713 (step S1711), and ends the jackpot determination process.

<Variation pattern setting process>
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (step S1801). If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (step S1801: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the jackpot variation pattern determination value 832 in the RAM 713 (step S1802). On the other hand, if the big hit determination result is a loss (step S1801: No), the main control unit 701 sets a loss variation pattern determination value 831 in the RAM 713 (step S1803).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs variation pattern determination using the variation pattern determination random number in the determination information to be determined and the determination value set in the RAM 713 in step S1802 or step S1803 (step S1804). The variation pattern determination is as described above. Then, the main control unit 701 sets a variation pattern corresponding to the determination result of the variation pattern determination in the RAM 713 (step S1805), and ends the variation pattern setting process.

<Processing during stop>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the stop process. In the stop process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not an auxiliary game flag indicating the auxiliary game state is ON (step S1901). If the auxiliary game flag is OFF (step S1901: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1905.

  If the auxiliary game flag is ON (step S1901: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the count value X of the auxiliary game counter (step S1902), and the count value X after the subtraction is “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S1903). If the count value X is not “0” (step S1903: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1905. If the count value X is “0” (step S1903: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF (step S1904), and proceeds to the process of step S1905.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the high probability flag is ON (step S1905). If the high probability flag is OFF (step S1905: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1909.

  If the high probability flag is ON (step S1905: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the count value Y of the high probability counter (step S1906), and the count value Y after the subtraction is “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S1907). If the count value Y is not “0” (step S1907: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1909. If the count value Y is “0” (step S1907: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the high probability flag to OFF (step S1908), and proceeds to the process of step S1909.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the stopped and displayed symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1909). If it is not a jackpot symbol (step S1909: No), the main control unit 701 ends the in-stop process. If it is a jackpot symbol (step S1909: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the jackpot game flag to ON (step S1910).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 resets the count value X of the auxiliary game counter and the count value Y of the high probability counter to “0” (step S1911), and sets the auxiliary game flag and the high probability flag to OFF (step S1911). S1912). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts a predetermined opening in the jackpot game (step S1913), sets an opening command in the RAM 713 (step S1914), and ends the in-stop process.

<Big prize opening control processing>
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special winning opening control process. As described above, this special winning opening control process is a process included in the electric accessory control process. In the big prize opening control process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the big hit game flag is ON (step S2001). If the big hit game flag is OFF (step S2001: No), the main control unit 701 ends the big prize opening control process as it is.

  If the jackpot game flag is ON (step S2001: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not opening is in progress (step S2002). If it is during opening (step S2002: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a predetermined opening time has passed (step S2003). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S2003: No), the main control unit 701 ends the special winning opening control process.

  If the opening time has elapsed (step S2003: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets a special winning opening operation pattern in the RAM 713 (step S2004). In step S2004, the main control unit 701 determines the open time per round based on the type of jackpot determined to be determined by jackpot determination (for example, 30 seconds for jackpots other than 2R probability variation jackpots, 0.5 seconds for 2R probability variation jackpots). Second) and the number of Rs (the value of final R, which will be described later) for continuing the big hit game.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 adds “1” to the count value Rn of the R number counter (step S2005), and starts to open the big prize opening 109 based on the big prize opening operation pattern set in the RAM 713. (Step S2006).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 109 (step S2007). If the opening time has elapsed (step S2007: Yes), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S2009. If the opening time has not elapsed (step S2007: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have been won at the big prize opening 109 since the opening of the big prize opening 109. Is determined (step S2008). If there is no winning of a predetermined number of game balls (step S2008: No), the main control unit 701 ends the large winning opening control process as it is.

  If a predetermined number of game balls have been won (step S2008: Yes), the main control unit 701 closes the open large winning opening 109 (step S2009). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not it is the final R (step S2010).

  For example, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the count value Rn is “16” in step S2010 in the case of 16R probability variation big hit and 16R normal big hit, and if the count value Rn is “16”, the final R and judge. Further, for example, when the 8R normal big hit, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the count value Rn is “8” in step S2010. If the count value Rn is “8”, the main control unit 701 determines the final R. . For example, in the case of 2R probability variation big hit, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the count value Rn is “2” in step S2010. If the count value Rn is “2”, the main control unit 701 determines final R. .

  If it is not the final R (step S2010: No), the main control unit 701 ends the special winning opening control process. If it is the final R (step S2010: Yes), the main control unit 701 starts a predetermined ending in the jackpot game (step S2011), and sets an ending command in the RAM 713 (step S2012).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 resets the count value Rn of the R number counter to “0” (step S2013). Then, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a predetermined ending time has elapsed (step S2014). If the ending time has not elapsed (step S2014: No), the main control unit 701 ends the special winning opening control process as it is.

  If the ending time has elapsed (step S2014: Yes), the main control unit 701 performs a game state setting process (described later) (step S2015). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S2016), and ends the big prize opening control process.

  If the opening is not in progress in step S2002 (step S2002: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S2017). If it is during ending (step S2017: Yes), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S2014.

  If it is not ending (step S2017: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2018). If the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S2018: Yes), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S2007. If the special winning opening 109 is not being opened (step S2018: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S2005.

<Game state setting process>
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a probability change jackpot (16R probability change jackpot or 2R probability change jackpot) (step S2101).

  If it is a probable big hit (step S2101: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S2102), and sets “10000” as the count value X of the auxiliary game counter (step S2103). As a result, in this case, the auxiliary gaming state is substantially continued until the next jackpot. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the high probability flag to ON (step S2104), sets “10000” to the count value Y of the high probability counter (step S2105), and ends the gaming state setting process. Thus, in this case, the high probability gaming state is continued until the next jackpot.

  On the other hand, if it is not a probable big hit (step S2101: No), the main control unit 701 sets the auxiliary game flag to ON (step S2106), and sets the count value X of the auxiliary game counter to “100” (step S2107). ), The game state setting process is terminated. Thus, in this case, after the current big hit, the auxiliary gaming state is continued until 100 symbol changes are made. In this case, since the gaming state setting process is terminated without setting the high probability flag to ON, the game is controlled in the low probability gaming state after the current big hit.

<About the processing performed by the Director of Production>
Next, processing performed by the production supervision unit 703a of the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the production control unit 703a described below is performed by the CPU 731 of the production control unit 703a executing a program stored in the ROM 732.

<Production timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect timer interrupt process. For example, when the production control unit 703a is activated by supplying power to the gaming machine 100, the production control unit 703a starts executing the production main process (not shown). This effect main process is continuously executed until the power of the gaming machine 100 is cut off. The effect supervising unit 703a interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 22 at a predetermined period (for example, every 4 ms) with respect to the effect main process.

  In the effect timer interruption process, first, the effect control unit 703a performs a command reception process (described later) (step S2201). Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs an operation reception process (not shown) (step S2202). In the operation accepting process, the effect supervising unit 703a determines whether or not the effect button 118 or the cross key 119 has been operated. When it is determined that the operation has been operated, it determines that a command corresponding to this operation (for example, the effect button has been pressed). In this case, an effect button command) is set in the RAM 733.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs command transmission processing (step S2203). In the command transmission process, a command set in the RAM 733 by the command reception process or the operation reception process is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 703b or the lamp control unit 703c. The image / sound control unit 703b receives the command transmitted by the command transmission process, and performs display control of the image display unit 104 based on the command. In addition, the lamp control unit 703c receives a command transmitted by the command transmission process, and performs lighting control of the effect light unit 115 or driving control of the movable accessory 130 based on the command.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs an effect determination random number update process (step S2204), and ends the effect timer interrupt process. In the effect determination random number update process, the effect control unit 703a counts up the count values of various random number counters included in the effect control unit 703a such as the notice effect execution determination random number counter and the notice effect content determination random number counter by “+1”. . In addition, when the count value of various random number counters reaches a predetermined maximum value, the production control unit 703a returns the count value that has reached the maximum value to a predetermined initial value (may be a random value), Every time the effect determination random number update processing is performed from the value, “+1” is counted up again.

<Command reception processing>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command reception processing. In the command reception process, first, the production supervision unit 703a determines whether or not a prior determination result command has been received (step S2301). If the pre-judgment result command has not been received (step S2301: No), the production control unit 703a proceeds to the process of step S2304.

  If the production control unit 703a receives the pre-determination result command (step S2301: Yes), the pre-determination result stored in the RAM 733 of the production control unit 703a is stored in the pre-determination result indicated by the pre-determination result command. Prior determination result storage area update processing to be stored in the area is performed (step S2302). As a result, the same information as the prior determination result storage area 1520 of the main control unit 701 shown in FIG. 15B is also stored in the prior determination result storage area of the production control unit 703a.

  Then, the production control unit 703a sets the prior determination result command received in step S2301 in the RAM 733 (step S2303). The prior determination result command set in step S2303 is transmitted to the image / audio control unit 703b or the like when the next command transmission process is executed. The production control unit 703a transmits a prior determination result command to the image / sound control unit 703b, thereby notifying the image / sound control unit 703b that new determination information has been acquired and the determination result of the determination information. can do. As a result, the image / audio control unit 703b can display the hold icon Hi or perform the hold display change effect based on the prior determination result command received from the effect supervising unit 703a.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether or not a change start command has been received (step S2304). If the production control unit 703a has not received the change start command (step S2304: NO), the production control unit 703a proceeds to the process of step S2306. If the production control unit 703a receives the change start command (step S2304: YES), the production control unit 703a performs the production start process (described later) (step S2305).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a change stop command has been received (step S2306). If the production control unit 703a has not received the change stop command (step S2306: NO), the production control unit 703a proceeds to the process of step S2308. If the production supervision unit 703a receives the change stop command (step S2306: YES), the production supervision unit 703a performs the production end process (step S2307). For example, in the effect end process, the effect control unit 703 a sets an effect end command in the RAM 733. This effect end command is transmitted to the image / sound controller 703b or the like when the next command transmission process is executed. For example, when the image / sound control unit 703b receives the production end command from the production control unit 703a, the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 that have been variably displayed (or temporarily stopped) are displayed as the jackpot determination result. Stop display.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether an opening command has been received (step S2308). If the opening command is not received (step S2308: No), the production control unit 703a proceeds to the process of step S2310. If the opening control unit 703a receives the opening command (step S2308: Yes), it performs a jackpot effect start process for starting a jackpot effect that is a jackpot game effect (step S2309).

  For example, in the jackpot production start process, the production control unit 703a determines the type of jackpot game this time based on the opening command, and issues a jackpot production start command for starting the jackpot production according to the jackpot type determined thereby. Set in the RAM 733.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether an ending command is received (step S2310). If the ending command has not been received (step S2310: No), the production control unit 703a ends the command reception process. If the ending command has been received (step S2310: Yes), the effect supervision unit 703a performs a jackpot effect end process for ending the jackpot effect (step S2311), and ends the command reception process. For example, in the jackpot effect end process, the effect supervision unit 703 a sets a jackpot effect end command in the RAM 733 to end the currently executed jackpot effect.

<Direction start processing>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect start process. In the effect start process, the effect supervising unit 703a first determines the effect pattern (step S2401), and sets the effect pattern derived as the determination result in the RAM 733 (step S2402). The effect pattern determination is as described above. In step S2401, the effect supervising unit 703a selects an effect pattern associated with this change pattern based on the information indicating the change pattern of the change start command received in step S2304. judge.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (step S2403). If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (step S2403: Yes), the effect supervision unit 703a sets the jackpot notice effect execution determination value 1012 in the RAM 733 (step S2404). On the other hand, if the jackpot determination result is a loss (step S2403: No), the effect supervision unit 703a sets the notice effect execution determination value 1011 for loss in the RAM 733 (step S2405).

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs the notice effect execution determination using the determination value set in the RAM 733 in step S2404 or step S2405 (step S2406). The notice effect execution determination is as described above. For example, in step S2406, the effect supervising unit 703a acquires the count value of the notice effect execution determination random number counter at that time as the notice effect execution determination random number, and acquires it. It is determined whether or not the random number for execution of the notice effect execution determined matches the determination value set in the RAM 733 in step S2404 or step S2405.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a determines whether or not the determination result of the notice effect execution determination is “the notice effect is present” (step S2407). If it is “there is a notice effect” (step S2407: Yes), the effect supervision unit 703a determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (step S2408). If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (step S2408: Yes), the effect supervision unit 703a sets the jackpot notice effect content determination value 1022 in the RAM 733 (step S2409). On the other hand, if the jackpot determination result is a loss (step S2408: No), the effect supervision unit 703a sets the notice effect content determination value 1021 for loss in the RAM 733 (step S2410).

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs the notice effect content determination using the determination value set in the RAM 733 in step S2409 or step S2410 (step S2411). The notice effect content determination is as described above. For example, the effect supervision unit 703a obtains the count value of the notice effect content determination random number counter at that time as the notice effect content determination random number in step S2411. It is determined whether or not the random number for determining the announcement effect content matches the determination value of the announcement effect pattern Yp11 or the decision value of the announcement effect pattern Yp12 among the determination values set in the RAM 733 in step S2409 or step S2410. To do.

  Then, the effect supervising unit 703a sets the notice effect pattern derived as the determination result of the notice effect content determination in the RAM 733 (step S2412), sets the effect start command in the RAM 733 (step S2413), and performs the effect start process. finish. The effect start command includes information indicating the effect pattern set in step S2402, and also includes information indicating the notice effect pattern when the notice effect pattern is set by the process of step S2412.

  If it is determined in step S2407 that “notice effect is present” (step S2407: No), the production control unit 703a proceeds to the process of step S2413 and sets the production start command. In this case, since the notice effect pattern is not set in the RAM 733, the effect start command does not include information indicating the notice effect pattern.

<Processing performed by the image / sound controller>
Next, processing performed by the image / sound control unit 703b of the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each processing of the image / sound control unit 703b described below is performed by the CPU 741 of the image / sound control unit 703b executing a program stored in the ROM 742.

  When the image / sound control unit 703b receives the production start command from the production control unit 703a, the image display unit 104 starts the variable display of the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3. In addition, when the image / sound control unit 703b starts the variable display of the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3, if the hold icon Hi is displayed on the image display unit 104, the hold that has been placed on the left as described above. The icon Hi is hidden, and other hold icons Hi are shifted to the left one by one and displayed.

  Furthermore, when the image / sound control unit 703b receives the production end command from the production control unit 703a, the image display unit 104 stops and displays the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 so as to show the jackpot determination result. In addition, the image / sound control unit 703b performs the following processing in order to perform a serif notice effect, a gimmick effect, a gasegimic effect, and a hold display change effect.

<Serial notice effect control processing>
FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the serif notice effect control process. For example, when the image / sound control unit 703b is activated when power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, the image / sound control unit 703b starts executing an image / sound control main process (not shown). This image / audio control main process is continuously executed until the power of the gaming machine 100 is cut off. The image / sound control unit 703b interrupts and executes the speech notice effect control process shown in FIG. 25 at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 ms) with respect to the image / sound control main process.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the speech advance notice control process, the image / sound control unit 703b first determines whether or not the symbol changing for performing the speech advance notice effect is being performed (step S2501). For example, in step S2501, the image / sound control unit 703b has not received an effect end command after receiving the most recent effect start command, and the notice effect that is the notice effect pattern of the line notice effect in the latest effect start command. An affirmative determination is made when information indicating the pattern Yp11 or the notice effect pattern Yp12 is included, and a negative determination is made otherwise. If it is not during the symbol change for performing the serif notice effect (step S2501: No), the image / sound controller 703b ends the serif notice effect control process.

  If the symbol for performing the serif notice effect is being changed (step S2501: Yes), the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not the start time of the serif notice effect has come (step S2502). As described above, the start time of the serif notice effect is predetermined such as “when 1 second has elapsed from the time when the effect start command is received (when the change of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 starts)”. For example, the image / sound control unit 703b starts measuring the elapsed time from the reception of the effect start command. In step S2502, the image / sound controller 703b determines based on the elapsed time measured in this manner whether or not it is the start time of the serif notice effect. If it is not the start time of the serif notice effect (step S2502: No), the image / audio control unit 703b proceeds to the process of step S2505.

  If it is the start time of the serif notice effect (step S2502: Yes), the image / sound controller 703b sets the operation valid period of the serif notice effect (step S2503). For example, in step S2503, the image / sound control unit 703b sets a flag indicating that the operation is valid for the serif notice effect, and turns off the flag (that is, sets the operation valid period for the serif notice effect). A remaining period (until the end) is set (in the example of this embodiment, 3 seconds is set). Furthermore, the image / sound control unit 703b starts measuring the elapsed time from the time of setting a flag indicating that the operation is valid for the serif notice effect (that is, when the operation valid period for the serif notice effect is started).

  Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 703b starts displaying the operation instruction display 311 and the remaining period display 312 on the image display unit 104 (step S2504), and proceeds to the processing of step S2505. By the processing in step S2504, the image display unit 104 performs the display shown in FIG.

  In step S2505, the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether the operation instruction display 311 is being displayed (that is, during the operation valid period of the speech notice effect) (step S2505). If the operation instruction display 311 is not being displayed (step S2505: No), the image / sound control unit 703b ends the speech notice effect control process.

  If the operation instruction display 311 is being displayed (step S2505: Yes), the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not an effect button command indicating that the effect button 118 has been pressed is received from the effect control unit 703a. Determination is made (step S2506). If the effect button command has been received (step S2506: Yes), the image / sound control unit 703b ends the operation valid period of the serif notice effect (step S2507). For example, in step S2507, the image / sound controller 703b turns off the flag set in step S2503, clears the remaining period, and clears the elapsed time measured from step S2503.

  Then, the image / sound control unit 703b ends the display of the operation instruction display 311 and the remaining period display 312 on the image display unit 104 (step S2508), and displays the notice result of the line notice effect (step S2509). The speech notice effect control process is terminated. By the processing in step S2508, the operation instruction display 311 and the remaining period display 312 are deleted from the display screen of the image display unit 104. By the processing in step S2509, the character image 313 shown in FIG. 3 (1b) and the character image 314 shown in FIG. 3 (1c) are newly displayed on the image display unit 104.

  More specifically, for example, in step S2509, the image / audio control unit 703b displays the character image 313 when the information indicating the notice effect pattern Yp11 is included in the latest effect start command. If the information indicating the notice effect pattern Yp12 is included in the effect start command, the character image 314 is displayed.

  If the effect button command has not been received in step S2506 (step S2506: No), the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the operation valid period of the speech advance notice effect was set. (Step S2510). For example, in step S2510, the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not the elapsed time measured from step S2503 is equal to or more than the remaining period set in step S2503. If not, a negative determination is made.

  If the predetermined period has elapsed since the setting of the operation effective period of the serif notice effect (step S2510: Yes), the image / audio control unit 703b ends the operation effective period of the serif notice effect as in step S2507 (step S2507). In step S2511), the display of the operation instruction display 311 and the remaining period display 312 is ended in the same manner as in step S2508 (step S2512), and the speech advance notice effect control process is ended. If the predetermined period has not elapsed since the setting of the operation effective period of the speech warning effect (step S2510: No), the image / sound control unit 703b ends the speech warning effect control process as it is.

<Gimmic production control processing>
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the gimmick effect control process. For example, the image / sound control unit 703b interrupts and executes the gimmick effect control process shown in FIG. 26 at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 ms) with respect to the image / sound control main process, similarly to the serif notice effect control process. .

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the gimmick effect control process, the image / sound control unit 703b first determines whether or not the design is changing to perform a gimmick effect or a gasegimic effect (step S2601). For example, in step S2601, the image / sound control unit 703b has not received an effect end command after receiving the latest effect start command, and the latest effect start command includes information indicating a specific effect pattern. Affirmative determination is made in the event of a failure, and negative determination is made otherwise.

  More specifically, for example, in the present embodiment, when performing a medium-expected degree reach production, a gasemimic effect is performed before the medium-expected degree reach production, while when performing a high-expected degree reach production, If the gimmick effect is performed before the expectation reach effect, it is assumed that it is predetermined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100. In this case, in step S2601, the image / audio control unit 703b includes information indicating any one of the effect patterns Ep12, the effect pattern Ep13, the effect pattern Ep22, and the effect pattern Ep23 in the latest effect start command. It will be determined whether or not. If it is not during the symbol variation that performs the gimmick effect or the gasemim effect (step S2601: No), the image / sound control unit 703b ends the gimmick effect control process.

  If the symbol variation which performs the gimmick effect or the gasemim effect is being performed (step S2601: Yes), the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not the start time of the gimmick effect or the gamegim effect is reached (step S2602). As described above, the start time of the gimmick effect or the gusemimic effect is determined in advance as, for example, “when 20 seconds have elapsed since the reception of the effect start command (for example, when the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are in the reach state)”. ing. For example, the image / sound control unit 703b starts measuring the elapsed time from the reception of the effect start command. In step S2602, the image / sound control unit 703b determines based on the elapsed time measured in this manner whether or not it is the start time of the gimmick effect or the gusemimic effect. If it is not the start time of the gimmick effect or the ghise gimmick effect (step S2602: NO), the image / audio control unit 703b proceeds to the process of step S2605.

  If it is the start time of the gimmick effect or the gasemime effect (step S2602: Yes), the image / sound control unit 703b sets the operation valid period of the gimmick effect or the gasemigimic effect (step S2603). For example, in step S2603, the image / sound control unit 703b sets a flag indicating that the operation is valid for the gimmick effect or the gusemimic effect, and turns off this flag (that is, the operation of the gimmick effect or the gusemimic effect is valid). The remaining period until the period is terminated is set (in the example of this embodiment, 5 seconds is set). Furthermore, the image / sound control unit 703b starts measuring the elapsed time from the time of setting a flag indicating that the operation is valid for the gimmick effect or the ghesegimic effect (that is, at the start of the operation valid period of the gimmick effect or the gussemic effect). To do.

  Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 703b starts displaying the operation instruction display 321 on the image display unit 104 (step S2604), and proceeds to the process of step S2605. By the processing in step S2604, the image display unit 104 performs the display shown in FIG. Further, for example, in step S2604, the image / sound control unit 703b performs image processing on the image data for the operation instruction display 311 and displays the operation instruction display 311 enlarged twice as long as the operation instruction display 321 as the operation instruction display 321. Let In this way, the image / sound controller 703b can display the operation instruction display 321 based on the image data for the operation instruction display 311. Therefore, the operation instruction display is displayed separately from the image data for the operation instruction display 311. It is not necessary to store the image data for 321 in the ROM 742, and the storage area of the ROM 742 can be freed.

  In step S2605, the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not the operation instruction display 321 is being displayed (that is, during the operation effective period of the gimmick effect or the gusemimic effect) (step S2605). If the operation instruction display 321 is not being displayed (step S2605: No), the image / sound control unit 703b ends the gimmick effect control process.

  If the operation instruction display 321 is being displayed (step S2605: Yes), the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not an effect button command indicating that the effect button 118 has been pressed is received from the effect control unit 703a. Determination is made (step S2606). If an effect button command has been received (step S2606: YES), the image / audio control unit 703b proceeds to the process of step S2608.

  If the effect button command has not been received in step S2606 (step S2606: No), the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the operation effective period of the gimmick effect or the gassemic effect was set. Determination is made (step S2607). For example, in step S2607, the image / sound controller 703b determines whether or not the elapsed time measured from step S2603 is equal to or more than the remaining period set in step S2603. If not, a negative determination is made. If an affirmative determination is made in step S2607 (step S2607: Yes), the image / audio control unit 703b proceeds to the process of step S2608. If a negative determination is made in step S2607 (step S2607: No), the image / audio control unit 703b ends the gimmick effect control process.

  In step S2608, the image / sound control unit 703b ends the operation validity period of the gimmick effect or the gasegimic effect set in step S2603 (step S2608). For example, in step S2608, the image / sound controller 703b turns off the flag set in step S2603, clears the remaining period, and clears the elapsed time measured from step S2603.

  Then, the image / sound control unit 703b ends the display of the operation instruction display 321 in the image display unit 104 (step S2609), and determines whether the current effect is a gimmick effect rather than a gassemic effect (step S2610). . For example, in step S2610, the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not the latest effect start command includes information indicating any effect pattern of the effect pattern Ep13 and the effect pattern Ep23. If it is included, an affirmative determination is made, and if these are not included, a negative determination is made.

  If it is a gimmick effect (step S2610: Yes), the image / sound control unit 703b transmits a movable accessory drive start command to the effect supervision unit 703a (step S2611), and ends the gimmick effect control process. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the production | presentation supervision part 703a will transmit this to the lamp | ramp control part 703c immediately, if a movable accessory drive start command is received from the image / sound control part 703b. When the lamp control unit 703 c receives the movable accessory driving start command from the effect supervision unit 703 a, the lamp control unit 703 c drives the movable accessory 130 to advance to the front of the image display unit 104.

  By the processing in step S2609, the operation instruction display 321 and the remaining period display 321 are deleted from the display screen of the image display unit 104. In the case of a gimmick effect, the movable accessory 130 advances to the front surface of the image display unit 104 as shown in FIG. 3 (2b) after the remaining period display 321 is deleted in the case of a gimmick effect. Become.

  Further, if it is a gusemimic effect (step S2610: No), the image / sound control unit 703b ends the gimmick effect control process as it is. In this case, the movable accessory driving start command is not transmitted to the production control unit 703a. For this reason, in the case of a ghassemic effect, after the remaining period display 321 is deleted, the movable accessory 130 does not advance to the front surface of the image display unit 104 as shown in FIG.

<Hold display change effect control process>
FIG. 27A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating an example of the hold display change effect control process. FIG. 27-2 is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating an example of the hold display change effect control process. For example, the image / sound control unit 703b performs the hold display shown in FIGS. 27-1 and 27-2 with a predetermined period (for example, every 4 ms) with respect to the image / sound control main process, similarly to the speech notice effect control process. The change effect control process is interrupted.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, in the hold display change effect control process, the image / audio control unit 703b first determines whether or not a pre-determination result command is received from the effect control unit 703a (step S2701). If the prior determination result command has not been received (step S2701: NO), the image / audio control unit 703b proceeds to the process of step S2717.

  If a prior determination result command has been received (step S2701: YES), the image / sound controller 703b stores the prior determination result indicated by the prior determination result command in the prior determination result storage area provided on the RAM 743. Prior determination result storage area update processing is performed (step S2702). As a result, the same content information as the prior determination result storage area 1520 of the main control unit 701 shown in FIG. 15-2 is also stored in the prior determination result storage area of the image / sound control unit 703b.

  Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not the advance determination result represented by the advance determination result command received in step S2701 is a big hit (step S2703). If the preliminary determination result is a big hit (step S2703: Yes), the image / sound control unit 703b sets the big hit hold display change effect execution determination value 1112 in the RAM 743 (step S2704). On the other hand, if the prior determination result is a loss (step S2703: NO), the image / sound control unit 703b sets the hold display change effect execution determination value 1111 for loss in the RAM 743 (step S2705).

  Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 703b performs the hold display change effect execution determination using the determination value set in the RAM 743 in Step S2704 or Step S2705 (Step S2706). The hold display change effect execution determination is as described above. For example, in step S2706, the image / sound control unit 703b executes the hold display change effect execution count value of the hold display change effect execution determination random number counter at that time. It is acquired as a random number for determination, and it is determined whether the acquired random number for execution of hold display change effect execution matches the determination value set in the RAM 743 in step S2704 or step S2705.

  Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not the determination result of the hold display change effect execution determination is “there is a hold display change effect” (step S2707). If the “hold display change effect is present” (step S2707: Yes), the image / audio control unit 703b determines whether the pre-determination result is a big hit (step S2708) as in step S2703. If the pre-determination result is a big hit (step S2708: Yes), the image / sound control unit 703b sets a big hit hold display change effect content determination value 1122 in the RAM 743 (step S2709). On the other hand, if the prior determination result is a loss (step S2708: No), the image / sound control unit 703b sets the hold display change effect content determination value 1121 for the loss in the RAM 743 (step S2710).

  Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 703b performs the hold display change effect content determination using the determination value set in the RAM 743 in step S2709 or step S2710 (step S2711). The hold display change effect content determination is as described above. For example, in step S2711, the image / sound control unit 703b sets the count value of the hold display change effect content determination random number counter at that time to the hold display change effect content. Acquired as a random number for determination, and the acquired random number for determining the hold display change effect content matches the determination value of the hold display change effect pattern Yp21 among the determination values set in the RAM 743 in step S2709 or step S2710, or holds It is determined whether or not it matches the determination value of the display change effect pattern Yp22.

  Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 703b sets the hold display change effect pattern derived as the determination result of the hold display change effect content determination in the RAM 743 (step S2712), and sets the operation effective period of the hold display change effect. (Step S2713). For example, in step S2713, the image / audio control unit 703b sets a flag indicating that the operation is valid for the hold display change effect.

  Then, the image / sound control unit 703b causes the image display unit 104 to display the hold icon Hi corresponding to the newly acquired determination information (determination information triggered by the prior determination result command received in step S2701). Start (step S2714). Further, the image / sound control unit 703b starts displaying the operation instruction display 331 (step S2715), and displays the operation instruction display 331 in the vicinity of the hold icon Hi displayed in step S2714. By the processing in step S2714 and step S2715, the image display unit 104 performs the display shown in FIG. 3 (3a), for example.

  If the image / sound control unit 703b determines in step S2707 that it is not “pending display change effect is present” (step S2707: No), the newly acquired determination information (pre-determination result command received in step S2701) Display of the hold icon Hi corresponding to (determination information that triggered the event) is started on the image display unit 104 (step S2716). In this case, the operation effective period of the hold display change effect is not set, and the operation instruction display 331 is not displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 27-2, in step S2717, the image / sound controller 703b determines whether the operation instruction display 331 is being displayed (that is, during the operation effective period of the hold display change effect). (Step S2717). If the operation instruction display 331 is not being displayed (step S2717: No), the image / sound control unit 703b ends the hold display change effect control process.

  If the operation instruction display 331 is being displayed (step S2717: Yes), the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether or not an effect button command indicating that the effect button 118 has been pressed is received from the effect control unit 703a. Determination is made (step S2718). If the effect button command has been received (step S2718: YES), the image / sound control unit 703b ends the operation effective period of the hold display change effect (step S2719). For example, in step S2719, the image / audio control unit 703b turns off the flag set in step S2713.

  Then, the image / sound control unit 703b ends the display of the operation instruction display 331 in the image display unit 104 (step S2720), and the hold icon Hi (the operation instruction display 331) that is the display mode change target is displayed in the vicinity. The display mode of the held hold icon Hi) is changed based on the hold display change effect pattern set in step S2712 (step S2721), and the hold display change effect control process is terminated. By the processing in step S2720, the operation instruction display 331 is deleted from the display screen of the image display unit 104. Then, by the processing in step S2721, the display mode of the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change is changed to the first special display mode as shown in FIG. 3 (3b), or as shown in FIG. 3 (3c). As shown, it changes to the second special display mode.

  More specifically, for example, when the hold display change effect pattern set in step S2712 is the hold display change effect pattern Yp21, the display mode of the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change is set to the first special display mode. On the other hand, in the case of the hold display change effect pattern Yp22, the display mode of the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change is changed to the second special display mode.

  If the effect button command has not been received in step S2718 (step S2718: No), the image / sound control unit 703b displays the start of symbol variation based on the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi that is the display mode change target. It is determined whether or not (step S2722). If it is not at the time of starting symbol variation based on the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change (step S2722: No), the image / sound control unit 703b ends the hold display change effect control process.

  If it is the time of the start of symbol variation based on the determination information corresponding to the hold icon Hi that is subject to display mode change (step S2722: Yes), the hold icon Hi will be deleted from the image display unit 104. The image / sound control unit 703b ends the operation effective period of the hold display change effect as in step S2719 (step S2723), and ends the display of the operation instruction display 331 as in step S2720 (step S2724). The display change effect control process is terminated.

  By the way, in the gaming machine 100, the hold display change effect is started at the start of the display of the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change, so the hold display change effect is simultaneously with the speech advance notice effect and the gimmick effect. Can be done. For example, when the gaming machine 100 accepts the pressing operation of the effect button 118 when the hold display change effect and the speech notice effect are performed at the same time as described above, the gaming machine 100 responds to the pressing operation (single pressing operation). Thus, the display mode of the hold icon Hi that is the target of the display mode change is changed, and the notice result of the line notice effect is displayed. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can entertain both of the hold display change effect and the serif notice effect at the same time.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 displays or does not display the remaining period display in the operable operation effects such as the serif notice effect and the gimmick effect, thereby changing the display mode of the image display unit 104 by these. Can be different. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 prevents the display form of the image display unit 104 due to the operable effect from becoming monotonous, suppresses the player from getting bored with the operable effect, and operates the operable effect. Can entertain the player.

  In the example described above, the gaming machine 100 performs a gimmick effect when performing a high expectation reach effect, and performs a gazegimic effect when performing a medium expectation reach effect. Not exclusively. For example, the gaming machine 100 may perform a gimmick effect when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, and may perform a gassemic effect when the jackpot determination result is lost.

  In this case, since the player determines the jackpot determination result when it is determined whether the production is a gimmick production or a gasegimic production, the gaming machine 100 shows the player's expectation. From the standpoint of maintaining, it is desirable to perform the gimmick effect and the gasegimic effect immediately before the stop display of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3.

  More specifically, for example, in this case, the gaming machine 100 temporarily displays the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 at the reach loss point, regardless of whether the big hit determination result is a big hit or a lost game. Produce and produce Gasegimic. If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 drives the movable accessory 130 with a gimmick effect, and then changes the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 to a jackpot and stops the display. On the other hand, if the jackpot determination result is a loss, the gaming machine 100 does not drive the movable accessory 130 by the gassemic effect, and causes the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 to be stopped and displayed as they are at the reach lose point.

  In this way, the gaming machine 100 can maintain the player's expectation until immediately before the stop display of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 even if the jackpot determination result is a loss, and the movable accessory 130 can be achieved by the gimmick effect. It is possible to give a great joy to the player when driving.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 may display the operation instruction display 311 and the operation instruction display 321 with the same display size. Even in this case, the gaming machine 100 displays the remaining period display 312 in the speech advance notice effect, but does not display the remaining period display in the gimmick effect, so that the display mode of the image display unit 104 in each of these is changed. Can do.

  Furthermore, since the gimmick effect is a more important effect for the player than the serif notice effect, the gaming machine 100 sets the operation effective period of the gimmick effect to a period (for example, 4 seconds) longer than the operation effective period of the serif notice effect. You may do it. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can more easily accept the player's operation in the gimmick production than in the serif notice production, and can more easily entertain the gimmick production.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 performs a predetermined lottery process (for example, by determining the presence or absence of a remaining period display as in the above-described notice effect execution determination) when performing a serif notice effect or a gimmick effect, Accordingly, the presence / absence of remaining period display in these may be determined. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can provide two patterns, for example, the case where the remaining period display 312 is displayed and the case where the remaining period display 312 is not displayed even in the case of a speech advance notice effect. The display mode of the display unit 104 can be varied.

  In the present embodiment described above, the case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine is taken as an example, and the operation valid period is a predetermined period (for example, in the case of a serif notice effect, 3 seconds from the start of the serif notice effect). Although it set up until it passed, it is not restricted to this. For example, when the present invention is applied to a rotating game machine, the operation valid period is one game, that is, from when the lever is turned on until the third stop symbol (final stop symbol) is stopped. , May be set.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to maintain a player's willingness to play by performing an operable operation that can entertain the player and allow the player to play for a long time. Become.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 104 Image display part 105 1st starting port 106 2nd starting port 109 Prize winning opening 701 Main control part 703a Production control part 703b Image / sound control part

In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is configured to determine whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, An effect control means for causing the effect means to perform a predetermined effect based on the determination result of the determination means, and an operation means operable by the player, wherein the effect control means performs a predetermined operable effect. When the operable performance control means and the operable performance control means perform an operable performance, a predetermined period during the operable performance is set to a valid operation period during which the operation to the operation means is valid. The operation effective period setting means set as the operation effective period setting means, and when the operation effective period is set by the operation effective period setting means, the operation instruction display for instructing the player to perform the operation is displayed on the effect means When the operation effective period is set by the operation instruction display control means to be displayed on the display means and the operation effective period setting means, a remaining period display indicating the remaining period of the operation effective period is displayed on the display means. A remaining period display control means that can be operated, and the operable effect control means includes a plurality of types of operations including a first operable effect and a second operable effect different from the first operable effect. An operable operation effect can be performed, and when the first operable operation effect is performed, the operation effective period setting means is configured to be associated with the first operable operation effect in a first period that is determined in advance. When the second operation available effect is performed, the operation effective period of the second period longer than the first period is set according to the gaming situation during the second operation available effect. When An operation effective period of a third period shorter than the first period can be set, and the remaining period display control means is configured to operate the operation effective period when the operation effective period for the first operable operation effect is set. The remaining period display indicating the remaining period is displayed, while the remaining period display indicating the remaining period of the operation effective period is not displayed when the operation effective period for the second operable operation effect is set. .

Claims (1)

A determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
An effect control means for causing the effect means to perform a predetermined effect based on the determination result of the determination means,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
With
The production control means includes
Operable control device capable of performing a predetermined operable operation; and
When an operable effect is performed by the operable effect control means, an operation effective period setting means for setting a predetermined period during the operable effect as an operation effective period for validating an operation to the operation means;
An operation instruction display control means for displaying an operation instruction display for instructing a player to perform an operation on the display means of the effect means when the operation effective period is set by the operation effective period setting means;
A remaining period display control means capable of causing the display means to display a remaining period display indicating the remaining period of the operation effective period when the operation effective period is set by the operation effective period setting means;
With
The production control means includes
It is possible to perform multiple types of operable operations,
The remaining period display control means includes:
When the first operation effective period for the first operable effect among the plurality of types of operable effects is set, the remaining period display indicating the remaining period of the first operation effective period is displayed.
When a second operation valid period is set for a second operable effect different from the first operable effect among the plurality of types of operable effects, a remaining period indicating the remaining period of the second operation effective period A gaming machine characterized by not displaying the display.

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