JP2017184854A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of attracting a player's interest.SOLUTION: In a specific period out of a variation period when a variable display is executed, the game machine executes a specific performance and can execute a special game. The game machine can execute, as the special game, a first special performance (e.g., appearance of a character shown in Figure 60(4)) for suggesting a content of a performance to be executed after the specific performance is executed, or a second special performance (e.g., a change in a display mode of a currently-consuming reservation image KI shown in Figure 60(5)) for suggesting a possibility that a determination symbol may be stopped, the determination symbol representing that, after the specific performance has been executed, a special game is executed in the variable display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 60

Description

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

  Some modern gaming machines, such as pachinko gaming machines, have various effects to entertain a player. For example, there are many that suggest the reliability (expectation) of the big hit by the display color of the title when performing the reach effect, and the reliability of the big hit by performing a so-called chance-up effect during the reach production. (For example, refer nonpatent literature 1).

“Pachinko Winning Guide”, Guide Works Co., Ltd., February 16, 2014 issue, February 16, 2014 issue, pages 4-11, CR Pachinko Hokuto no Ken 5th edition

  As described above, at present, gaming machines are required not only to provide fun to acquire gaming media (gaming machines, medals, etc.) but also to provide various values (for example, highly interesting effects). Yes. For this reason, the gaming machine is always required to attract the player's interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its main purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can attract the interest of the player.

  In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention employs the following configuration. In addition, reference numerals in parentheses, explanations, and the like indicate correspondence relationships with embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of one aspect of the present invention. Absent.

  The gaming machine (1) according to the present embodiment determines whether or not to execute a special game based on the acquisition means (100) that acquires game information when the start condition is satisfied, and the game information acquired by the acquisition means. Based on the determination result of the special game determination means (100) to be determined and the special game determination means, the symbol display means (4) controls the variable display for changing the symbol and then stopping the determination symbol indicating the determination result. During the specific period (for example, the period of the first to fourth blocks shown in FIG. 59) of the symbol display control means (400, 500, 600) and the variable period in which the variable display is performed, the specific effect is executed and the special effect is performed. Production control means (400, 500, 600). Then, the effect control means, as the special effect, the first special effect (for example, the appearance of the character shown in (4) of FIG. 60) suggesting the content of the effect performed after the specific effect is performed, or the specific effect. The second special effect (for example, the display mode of the digestion-pending image KI shown in (5) of FIG. 60) suggesting the possibility that the determination symbol indicating that the special game is performed in the variable display after the game is performed is stopped. Change).

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the gaming machine which can attract a player's interest can be provided.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 4 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure for demonstrating an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery which concerns on this embodiment The figure for demonstrating an example of the jackpot game which concerns on this embodiment An example of a flowchart showing main processing executed by the main control unit 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the power-off monitoring process in step S911 in FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the recovery process in step S909 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed by the main control unit 100 The figure for demonstrating the data used when performing a special figure game count process and a usual figure game count process, and the storage area (working area) of RAM103 of the main control part 100 An example of a conceptual diagram of a variation time table used for setting the special symbol variation display time in the area 11A An example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating the detailed example of a fluctuation pattern determination table An example of a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S414 in FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the V region opening / closing process in step S612 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S625 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400 An example of a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the prefetch notice effect setting process in step S112 of FIG. Illustration for explaining specific production pattern Example of normal table THA An example of special table THB Example of restriction table THC An example of a change scenario An example of a change scenario An example of a change scenario An example of a detailed flowchart of the notification effect setting process in step S115 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the pending change determination process in step S1152 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the specific scenario determination process in step S1153 of FIG. Example of normal combination table TCA Example of appearance table TCB before start Example of post-start appearance table TCC Example of specific scenario in non-time-short state Example of specific scenario in non-time-short state Example of specific scenario in non-time-short state Example of specific scenario in non-time-short state Example of combination table TCS for time reduction An example of a specific scenario in the short-running state Conceptual diagram for explaining a process for determining a display mode of a pending image during digestion An example of a flowchart showing an opening effect process executed by the image sound control unit 500 An example of a flowchart showing a round effect process executed by the image sound control unit 500 An example of a flowchart showing a winning process executed by the image sound control unit 500 An example of a flowchart showing an ending effect process executed by the image sound control unit 500 An example of a flowchart showing an effect execution process executed by the image sound control unit 500 An example of a detailed flowchart of the pending change execution process in step S808 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the specific effect execution process in step S810 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the change of the display mode of the pending | holding change notice and digestion pending | holding image which concerns on this embodiment The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the production | presentation before the specific production which concerns on this embodiment is started. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the effect before a specific effect is started in the non-time-short state which concerns on this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the specific effect in the non-time-short state which concerns on this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the specific effect in the non-time-short state which concerns on this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the specific effect in the non-time-short state which concerns on this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the specific effect in the non-time-short state which concerns on this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the production before a specific production is started in the time-saving state concerning this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the specific effect in the time-short state which concerns on this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the specific effect in the time-short state which concerns on this embodiment.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be simply referred to as a gaming machine 1.

[Schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Hereinafter, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a partial plan view of the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 1, a gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a winning ball when a gaming ball launched by a player's operation wins a prize, for example. This gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the main part of the gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side. And the lock part 43 is provided in the predetermined position (for example, edge part on the opposite side to a shaft support side) which becomes the front side of the frame member 5, and the frame member 5 is unlocked by unlocking the lock part 43. Can be opened.

  A game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In the gaming area 20, a rail member (from which a game ball launched from below (the launching device 211; see FIG. 4) rises along the main surface of the game board 2 and forms a path toward the upper position of the gaming area 20 ( (Not shown) and a guide member (not shown) for guiding the raised game ball to the right side of the game area 20.

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display unit 6 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display unit 6 notifies the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), for example, by displaying a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, the appearance of a character, the appearance of an item, etc. Or a reserved image showing the number of times the special symbol lottery is held. The image display unit 6 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. Furthermore, a movable accessory 7 and a board lamp 8 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and produces an effect by performing a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game or in accordance with the operation of the player. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light.

  In the game area 20, a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the falling direction of the game ball are arranged. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery, the first starting port 21, the second starting port 22, the gate 25, the first major winning port 23, the second major winning port 51, the V region 53 and the regular winning opening 24 are arranged on the game board 2. In addition, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 26 through which game balls that have not been won in any of the game areas of the game balls launched into the game area 20 are discharged out of the game area 20. .

  The first start port 21 and the second start port 22 are awarded when a game ball enters, respectively, and a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started. The first start port 21 is provided with a predetermined special electric accessory (first big prize opening 23, second big prize opening 51) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (first special symbol display described later). 4a) is a winning opening relating to a winning game ball. Further, the second start opening 22 operates the special electric accessory and / or a predetermined special symbol display device (second special symbol display device 4b described later), and wins related to winning a game ball. The mouth. When the game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol lottery (the open / close lottery of the electric tulip 27 described below) starts. The lottery is not started even if a game ball wins the normal winning opening 24.

  The second start port 22 is provided on the right side of the first start port 21 and includes an electric tulip 27 in the vicinity of the entrance of the game ball as an example of an ordinary electric accessory. The electric tulip 27 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid) described later. When the pair of blade portions are closed (see FIG. 1), the electric tulip 27 is closed so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 22 because the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 22 is extremely narrow. It becomes a state. On the other hand, in the electric tulip 27, when the pair of blades are opened to the left and right (not shown), the opening width guided to the entrance of the second start port 22 increases, so that the game ball enters the second start port 22. Easy opening. When the electric tulip 27 passes through the gate 25 and the normal symbol lottery is won, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.10 seconds) and opens and closes for a specified number of times (for example, once). To do.

  The first big winning opening 23 is located below the second starting opening 22 and is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The first grand prize opening 23 is normally in a closed state so that no game ball can enter, but depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, the first winning hole 23 is inclined to project from the main surface of the game board 2 and is in the open state. It becomes a state where the game ball can easily enter. For example, the first big winning opening 23 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or 10 winning game balls) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).

  The second big winning opening 51 is located above the second starting opening 22 in the right area of the game area 20 and is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The second grand prize winning opening 51 is normally in a closed state as shown by a solid line in a honey-shaped opening and closing member (hereinafter referred to as a right honey) 50, and no game balls can enter. Depending on the result, the right honey 50 is opened as shown by the dotted line, and the game ball is easy to enter. For example, the second big winning opening 51 is opened until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won, or 0.1 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won). A round that becomes a state is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, once).

  As shown in FIG. 1, there is a space inside the second big prize opening 51 where game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 51 flow down. In this space, there are a flow path on the left side and a flow path on the right side. Is provided. This right flow path is provided with a V region 53 (a region in which “V” in FIG. 1 is described) 53, and a V region opening / closing member (hereinafter, V 52) is provided. The V honey 52 is normally in a closed state in which the right flow path is closed as shown by a solid line, and the game ball flows in only the left flow path. Then, the V honey 52 is an opening that opens the right flow path and closes the left flow path as indicated by a dotted line after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, 3 seconds) after the second big prize opening 51 is opened. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 6 seconds), the closed state described above is restored. That is, when the V honey 52 is in the closed state, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening 51 flows down the flow path on the left side and does not pass through the V region 53, and when the V honey 52 is in the open state, The game ball that has entered the big prize opening 51 flows down the right flow path and passes through the V region 53. Then, the game balls that have entered the second grand prize winning hole 51 are discharged to the outside of the game area 20 by entering the area 54 after passing through the flow path on the left side or the flow path on the right side. Note that a second big prize winning switch 117 (see FIG. 4) is arranged at the entrance of the second big prize winning opening 51 (that is, the entrance opened and closed by the right honey 50: see FIG. 1), and the second big prize winning is received. When a game ball enters the mouth 51, it is detected that the second big prize opening 51 has been won.

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

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) in the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the first grand prize port 23, the second big prize port 51, and the normal prize port 24, it depends on the place where the game ball has won. Thus, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out per game ball. For example, when one game ball is won at the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, three prize balls are awarded, and when one game ball is won at the first big prize port 23 or the second big prize port 51, thirteen are awarded. When one game ball wins the prize ball and the normal winning opening 24, 10 prize balls are paid out respectively. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, there is no payout of the prize ball in conjunction with it.

  The frame member 5 on the front surface of the gaming machine 1 is provided with a handle 31, a lever 32, a stop button 33, a take-out button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, a dish 39, and the like. Yes.

  When the player touches the handle 31 and performs an operation to rotate the lever 32 clockwise, the launching device 211 (100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. The tray 39 (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to protrude in front of the gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores game balls supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize balls are paid out to the plate 39. The game balls stored in the tray 39 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 32.

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

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

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

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

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

  The game state display 4g displays a game state (such as a short time state) when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

  Next, an input device provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 37 and an effect key 38 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 37 is provided on the side of the upper surface of the tray 39 protruding forward of the gaming machine 1. The production key 38 has a center key and four direction keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 39 adjacent to the production button 37. The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect. For example, the player can enjoy a predetermined effect by pressing the effect button 37 at a predetermined timing. Further, the player can select one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 6 by operating the four direction keys of the effect key 38. Further, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key of the effect key 38. The effect button 37 functions as one aspect of the effect by vibrating or emitting light according to the player's operation or according to the progress of the effect.

  In addition, on the back side of the gaming machine 1, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (payout drive unit 311) for paying out the game balls to the tray 39 are provided, and various substrates are attached. ing. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2. Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 (see FIG. 4) that performs internal lottery and determination of winning is configured is disposed on the main board. The sub-board includes a firing control board 200 (see FIG. 4) configured to control a launching device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls the payout of a prize ball. A payout control board configured with an effect control board configured with an effect control section 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image acoustic control section 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various types The lamp control board etc. in which the lamp control part 600 which controls the effect by the lamp (frame lamp 36, panel lamp 8) and the movable accessory 7 are arranged. In addition, on the rear surface of the gaming board 2, the power source of the gaming machine 1 is switched on / off, and 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages. A switching power supply is provided for outputting the direct current power to the various substrates described above.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the gaming machine 1.

  4, the control device of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 100, a launch control unit 200, a payout control unit 300, an effect control unit 400, an image sound control unit 500, a lamp control unit 600, and the like.

  The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. The CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of payout prize balls, such as internal lottery and determination of winning. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101 and various data. The RAM 103 is used as a working memory for the CPU 101. Hereinafter, main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) when a game ball wins at the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22, and effects control is performed on determination result data indicating whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. Send to part 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 27 is opened, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion is opened and closed. Further, the main control unit 100 executes the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the first start port 21, the special symbol lottery execution suspension number when the game ball wins the second start port 22, In addition, the number of execution suspensions of the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 25 is managed, and data related to the number of suspensions is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 23 and the second big prize opening 51 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 100 performs a predetermined number of rounds in which the first big winning opening 23 protrudes and is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapse or 10 game balls are won) is satisfied ( For example, control is performed to repeat only 16 times. Further, for example, until the main control unit 100 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won, or 0.1 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won). Control is performed so that the round in which the second big winning opening 51 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, once). In addition, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval (interval time) at which the first grand prize winning port 23 and the second big prize winning port 51 open and close.

  The main control unit 100 controls the open state and the closed state of the V region 53 by controlling the posture of the V-shaped honeycomb 52 provided inside the second grand prize winning opening 51 (see FIG. 1). In addition, the main control unit 100 detects that a game ball has passed through the V region 53.

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

  When the game ball wins in the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the first grand prize port 23, the second big prize port 51, and the normal prize port 24, the main control unit 100 takes the place where the game ball has won. Accordingly, the payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls per game ball. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball according to an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of paid-out prize balls based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  In order to realize the above-described function, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a first big prize port switch 114, a first Grand prize opening / closing part 115, second big prize opening switch 117, second big prize opening / closing part 118, V area switch 119, V area opening / closing part 120, normal prize opening switch 116, indicator 4 (first special symbol display) 4a, second special symbol display 4b, first special symbol hold indicator 4c, second special symbol hold indicator 4d, normal symbol indicator 4e, normal symbol hold indicator 4f, and gaming status indicator 4g) It is connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a sends a signal to the main control unit 100 in response to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 21. The second start port switch 111 b sends a signal corresponding to the winning of the game ball to the second start port 22 to the main control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 27 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 sends a signal corresponding to the game ball passing through the gate 25 to the main control unit 100. The first grand prize opening switch 114 sends a signal to the main control unit 100 in response to the winning of the game ball to the first big prize opening 23. The first big prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the first big prize opening 23 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The second grand prize opening switch 117 sends a signal to the main control unit 100 in response to the game ball having won the second big prize opening 51. The second big prize opening / closing part 118 opens and closes the second big prize opening 51 by changing the posture of the right honey 50 according to the control signal sent from the main control part 100. The V region switch 119 sends a signal to the main control unit 100 in response to the game ball passing through the V region 53. The V region opening / closing unit 120 changes the posture of the V honey 52 according to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100 to open and close the flow path to the V region 53. The normal winning port switch 116 sends a signal to the main control unit 100 in response to the winning of the game ball to the normal winning port 24.

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

  The launch control unit 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, and a RAM 203. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launching device 211. The ROM 202 stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data. The RAM 203 is used as a working memory for the CPU 201.

  When the lever 32 is in the neutral position, the lever 32 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the player is rotated clockwise by the player, the lever 32 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the firing control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal. The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 so that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 32 increases. When the signal indicating that the stop button 33 is pressed is output, the launch control unit 200 stops the operation of the launch device 211 firing the game ball.

  The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data. A RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301.

  The payout control unit 300 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the main control unit 100. Specifically, the payout control unit 300 acquires from the main control unit 100 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout driving unit 311 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 311 is configured by a drive motor or the like that sends out a game ball from a game ball storage unit (ball tank).

  The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. The effect control unit 400 is connected to the effect key 38 operated by the player, and the effect control unit 400 acquires operation data output from the effect key 38 in accordance with the operation of the effect key 38 by the player. To do. Further, the effect control unit 400 acquires operation data output from the effect button 37 via the lamp control unit 600. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401 and various data. The RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. In addition, when the effect button 37 or the effect key 38 is pressed by the player, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input or the detection result.

  The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the image and sound expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data. The RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

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

  The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs calculation processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36 and the effect button 37, the vibration of the effect button 37, and the operation of the movable accessory 7. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data. The RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  Based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400, the lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36, the emission color, and the like, and controls the vibration of the effect button 37. The lamp controller 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect controller 400. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data for the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the production button 37 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. (Light emission pattern data) and vibration pattern data of the effect button 37 are stored. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. The CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the effect button 37 based on the read light emission pattern data. In addition, the CPU 601 selects and reads out the vibration pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 or the like. The CPU 601 controls the vibration of the effect button 37 (for example, “strong” vibration or “weak” vibration) based on the read vibration pattern data. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the effect contents set by the effect control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the read operation pattern data. When the effect button 37 performs an elevating or rotating operation in addition to vibration, the CPU 601 is sent from the effect control unit 400 or the like from the operation pattern data of the effect button 37 stored in the ROM 602. The one corresponding to the command is selected and read, and the operation of the effect button 37 is controlled based on the read operation pattern data.

  The lamp control unit 600 is connected to an effect button 37 operated by the player, and the lamp control unit 600 acquires operation data output from the effect button 37 in response to the operation of the effect button 37 by the player. Then, the operation data is transmitted to the effect control unit 400.

  The effect control unit 400 controls the image sound control unit 500 based on the operation data of the effect button 37 transmitted from the lamp control unit 600 and the operation data output from the effect key 38. The operation state of the production key 38 is notified. Here, the operation state of the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 is whether or not the operation is being performed and what kind of operation is being performed (for example, long press of the effect button 37 or the left of the effect key 38). Information including pressing of a direction key). Therefore, for example, when the effect button 37 is operated by the player, the operation state of the effect button 37 detected by the lamp control unit 600 is transmitted to the image sound control unit 500 via the effect control unit 400. For this reason, the image sound control unit 500 can change the content of the effect based on the operation state of the effect button 37 transmitted from the effect control unit 400.

[Outline of gaming state in this embodiment]
Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes at least a high probability state, a low probability state, an electric support state, a non-electric support state, a short-time state, a non-short-time state, and a big hit gaming state. The low probability state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a normal low probability (for example, 1/400), and the high probability state is that the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is lower than the low probability state. The gaming state is set to a high probability (for example, 1/100). In the non-electric support state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is a normal low probability (for example, 1/10), and even if the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 is short (for example, 0.10 seconds). Is a game state in which the release control is performed only once), and therefore, it is a game state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 22. In the electric support state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than the non-electric support state (for example, 10/10), and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 is long (for example, 2.00 seconds). 3), the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long period of time, and it is easy for the game balls to enter the second start port 22 frequently (winning). A gaming state. The non-short-time state is a gaming state in which the execution time of the special symbol lottery is a normal predetermined time, and the short-time state is a gaming state in which the execution time of the special symbol lottery is shortened compared to the non-short-time state. The jackpot game state is a game state in which a jackpot game is executed in which a special symbol lottery is won (winning) and the first big winning opening 23 is opened. In the present embodiment, the electric support state and the short-time state are controlled at the same time. However, in this gaming state, the gaming ball is likely to win a prize at the second starting port 22, so that the gaming ball is mostly Many special symbol lotteries can be executed in a short time without decreasing. In the following, a gaming state that is controlled in a low-probability state, a non-electric support state, and a non-short-time state is referred to as a normal gaming state, and a gaming state that is controlled in a high-probability state, an electric support state, and a short-time state The low probability state, the electric support state, and the short time state are referred to as the short time game state. In the present embodiment, there is no latent game state that is a gaming state that is controlled in a highly accurate state, a non-electric support state, and a non-time-saving state.

[Outline of the jackpot game in this embodiment]
Next, an outline of the jackpot game of the special symbol lottery in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery according to the present embodiment. (1) in FIG. 5 shows the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21, and (2) in FIG. 5 shows the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22. The breakdown of jackpot is shown. As shown in (1) of FIG. 5, the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21 is that the winning probability of the jackpot A is 55% and the winning probability of the jackpot B is 45%. is there. Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (2), the special symbol lottery breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22 is that the winning probability of the big hit C is 80% and the winning probability of the big hit D is 20%. %. Below, with reference to (3) of FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the jackpot game when each jackpot AD is won will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a jackpot game when winning a jackpot A and a jackpot B according to the present embodiment. The first winning prize during the jackpot game executed when each jackpot is won. The opening timing and closing timing of the mouth 23, the second grand prize winning port 51, and the V region 53 are shown.

  First, with reference to FIG. 6 (1), the jackpot game when the jackpot A is won will be described. When the big hit game is started, the first round winning opening 23 is changed from the closed state to the open state after a predetermined opening time has elapsed, and the first round game (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “R”) is played. Be started. In the 1R round game, when 10 game balls are won in the first grand prize opening 23 or when the opening time is 29.5 seconds, the first grand prize opening 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state. Round game is ended. Then, after an interval period (for example, 2 seconds) between rounds is provided, the 2nd round game is started after the 1st grand prize opening 23 is opened in the same manner as the 1R round, and the 1st big game is started. The winning opening 23 is closed and the 2R round game ends. Similarly, the 3R round game is executed by opening and closing the first grand prize opening 23 with an interval period (2 seconds) interposed therebetween. After the 3R round game ends, an interval period (for example, 5 seconds longer than the previous 2 seconds) is provided, and then the second big prize opening 51 is changed from the closed state to the open state. Round game starts. In the 4R round game, when 10 game balls are won in the 2nd big prize opening 51 or when the opening time is 29.5 seconds, the 2nd big prize opening 51 is changed from the open state to the closed state. Round game is ended. Here, the V region 53 is changed from the closed state to the open state 3 seconds after the second grand prize winning opening 51 is opened (after the 4R round game is started), for a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds). ) Opened. From this, in the 4R round game of the big hit game, one or more game balls that have entered the second big winning opening 51 can pass through the V region 53. Then, on the condition that the game ball passes through the V region 53, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to a high probability state. More specifically, from the end of the big hit game to the end of 150 rotations (that is, The special symbol lottery is executed 150 times until the special symbol is changed 150 times on the display 4 until it is stopped and displayed, and then the game state is controlled to the normal game state. If no game ball passes through the V area 53 due to reasons such as no game ball being launched in the 4R round game, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to a low probability state. Is done. However, in such a case, the game is controlled to the short-time game state from the end of the big hit game to the end of 100 rotations, and then to the normal game state. When the 4R round game is ended, the 5R round game is executed by opening and closing the first grand prize opening 23 with an interval period (for example, 2 seconds) interposed therebetween. Similarly, the 6R to 9R rounds are performed thereafter. A game is executed. Then, when the predetermined ending time elapses, the big hit game is ended, and then, as described above, the game ball is controlled to the probability variation game state by passing the V area 53 in the 4Rth.

  Next, the jackpot game in the case of winning the jackpot B will be described using (2) of FIG. When the big hit game is started, the round game of the first to third rounds is started after the elapse of a predetermined opening time, like the big hit game in the case of winning the big hit A. Then, after the end of the 3R round game, an interval period (for example, 2 seconds that is the same as the previous 2 seconds) is provided, and then the second big prize opening 51 is changed from the closed state to the open state, Round game is started. However, the 4R round game in the jackpot game when winning the jackpot B is different from the 4R round game in the jackpot game when winning the jackpot A. Specifically, in the 4R round game in the big hit game when winning the big hit B, the second big winning opening 51 is changed from the open state to the closed state after the opening time of 0.1 seconds has passed. Round game is finished. In other words, in the 4R round game of the jackpot game when the jackpot B is won, the second big prize opening 51 is opened momentarily, so that the game ball rarely enters the second big prize opening 51. . Here, the V region 53 is closed 3 seconds after the second big winning opening 51 is opened (after the 4R round game is started), in the same way as the big hit game when the big hit A is won. The state is changed to an open state, and is opened for a predetermined time (eg, 1 second). That is, in the big hit game when the big hit B is won, the V region 53 is opened 2.9 seconds after the second big winning opening 51 is closed. Further, due to the structure of the second big prize opening 51, even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 51 within the opening period of 0.1 seconds, the game ball is placed in the inside of the second big prize opening 51. It is normally impossible to stay for 9 seconds, and therefore, the game ball is not normally allowed to pass through the V region 53. Since the game ball does not pass through the V region 53, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to a low probability state, and more specifically, the short-time gaming state between the end of the big hit game and the end of 100 revolutions. To the normal gaming state after that. When the 4R round game is completed, the 5R and subsequent round games are started after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the V region 53 was closed. Specifically, in the same way as the big hit game in the case of winning the big hit A, the 5R to 9R round games are executed by opening and closing the first big winning opening 23. Then, when the predetermined ending time elapses, the big hit game is ended, and thereafter, as described above, the game ball is controlled to the short-time game state by the fact that the game ball does not pass through the V region 53 at the 4Rth.

  The jackpot game when winning the jackpot C and the jackpot D is the same as the jackpot game when winning the jackpot A except that the number of rounds is different, although not shown. Specifically, the jackpot game when winning the jackpot C is the same as the round game when winning the jackpot A from 1R to 9R, and then the first game with an interval period (2 seconds) in between. The round game of 10R to 16R is continued by opening and closing the big prize opening 23, and the big hit game is finished when a predetermined ending time elapses. The jackpot game when winning the jackpot D is the same as the round game when winning the jackpot A from 1R to 4R. After the 4R round game ends, the jackpot game The game ends. Therefore, in the big hit game when the big hit C and the big hit D are won, similarly to the big hit game when the big hit A is won, the big hit is based on the condition that the game ball passes through the V region 53 in the round game of the 4R. From the end of the game to the end of 150 rotations, the game is controlled to the probability change game state, and then the normal game state is controlled.

  In the following, in the big hit game when winning the big hit B, the second big winning opening 51 is instantaneously opened (short open), so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the V region 53 in the round 4R round game. This is called V short round game, and the game is performed when the second big prize opening 51 is opened for a longer time (long open) than the short open in the big hit game when winning big hit A, big hit C, or big hit D. The 4R round game in which the ball can pass through the V region 53 is referred to as a V long round game. In the following, passing a game ball through the V region 53 is referred to as V winning, and a round in which the above V long round game is performed may be simply referred to as V round. In the above, the V long round game and the V short round game are executed as the 4R round game in the big hit game, but the game is not limited to this, and is executed as any round game. It may also be executed not only as one round game but as a plurality of round games.

  As described above, as shown in (3) of FIG. 5, in the big hit A, the big hit C, and the big hit D, each of the round games that can win a prize ball is 9 times (9R) including the V long round game. , 16 times (16R), 4 times (4R) round games are executed, and game balls can pass through the V region 53 during the V long round game, so that the game balls pass through the V region 53, After the big hit game, in principle, the game is controlled in a probabilistic game state up to 150 revolutions. On the other hand, in the big hit B, a total of nine (9R) round games including the V short round game are executed. However, in the V short round game, the game ball practically does not enter the second big winning opening 51. As a substantial round game in which a prize ball can be obtained, a total of 8 round games (8R) excluding the V short round game are executed, and it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the V area 53 during the V short round game. Therefore, since the game ball does not pass through the V region 53, after the big hit game, the game is controlled in the short-time game state up to 100 revolutions. In the following description, the big hit A, big hit C, and big hit D that V long round game is executed (that is, in principle, controlled to a high-probability gaming state after the big hit game) are collectively called continuous big hit, A big hit B in which a long round game is not executed (that is, in principle not controlled to a high probability state after a big hit game) may be referred to as a single big hit. Further, as can be seen from (1) and (2) of FIG. 5, in the jackpot breakdown by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22, the game state controlled after the jackpot game is advantageous (probability change game state) The ratio of consecutive big hits (100%) is higher than the ratio of consecutive big hits (55%) in the jackpot breakdown by the game ball winning to the first start port 21. In addition, the expected value of the number of big hits (substantial number of rounds) by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22 is higher than the expected value of the number of rounds of winning by playing the game ball to the first starting port 21. Thus, in this embodiment, the profit degree when winning the second special symbol lottery is larger than the profit degree when winning the first special symbol lottery.

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

[Main processing by main control unit 100]
First, the main process executed by the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This main process is started when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is continuously executed while the main control unit 100 is activated.

  In step S901 in FIG. 7, first, the CPU 101 waits, for example, 2000 ms, and the process proceeds to step S902. Although not shown, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 can receive a signal from the main control unit 100 without performing standby processing. . That is, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 is in a state where processing can be started before the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100.

  In step S902, the CPU 101 can access the RAM 103, and the process proceeds to step S903.

  In step S903, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a RAM clear switch (not shown) is “ON”. If the determination in step S903 is YES, the process proceeds to step S904. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S907.

  In step S904, the CPU 101 clears the RAM. Here, the RAM clear is a well-known technique and will not be described in detail, but various information (for example, information indicating the gaming state) stored in the RAM 103 is set to a predetermined initial state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S905.

  In step S905, the CPU 101 sets a work area when the RAM is cleared, and the process proceeds to step S906.

  In step S906, the CPU 101 performs initial setting of the peripheral portion. Here, the peripheral portion is the effect control unit 400, the payout control unit 300, or the like. Initial setting of the peripheral unit is performed by transmitting an initial setting command for instructing execution of the initial setting to each control unit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S907, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the backup flag is “ON”. Note that the backup flag is a flag that is turned on when the generation of backup data is normally completed when the power is turned off, and is a flag indicating that the backup data is valid in association with the generated backup data. If the determination in step S907 is YES, the process moves to step S908. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S904.

  In step S908, the CPU 101 determines whether the checksum is normal. If the determination in step S908 is YES, the process proceeds to step S909. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S909, the CPU 101 executes a recovery process (see FIG. 9) described later, and the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S910, the CPU 101 sets a cycle (for example, 4 ms) of a built-in CTC (timer counter). Note that the CPU 101 executes a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10) described later using the period set here. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S911.

  In step S911, the CPU 101 executes a power shutdown monitoring process (see FIG. 8) described later, and the process proceeds to step S912.

  In step S912, the CPU 101 performs setting to prohibit interruption of the timer interrupt process, and the process proceeds to step S913.

  In step S913, the CPU 101 updates (counts up) various initial value random numbers, and the process proceeds to step S914. Here, the initial value random number is used to determine the start value of various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, variation pattern random number) counted up and updated in a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10) described later. A plurality of initial value random numbers corresponding to various random numbers are prepared. The initial value random number includes a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10) that occurs every predetermined CTC period (4 ms) and a remaining time (that is, a process time required for the timer interrupt process from the predetermined CTC period). The count-up is updated both in the main process (see FIG. 7) processed during the subtracted time, and after reaching the set maximum value (for example, 299), it returns to the minimum value (for example, 0) again. Further, since this remaining time varies depending on the processing status of the CPU 101, it is a random time, and the number of updates of the initial random number that is updated with the remaining time is also random. On the other hand, as will be described in detail later, since various other random numbers (big hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers) are updated only by timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 10), initial value random numbers are random number update processing. The processing cycle is different. In this way, due to the difference in processing cycle, for example, even if the random number range of the initial value random number and the big hit random number is the same (for example, 0 to 299), the initial value random number acquired as the start value of the big hit random number The value is random every time. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the timing at which the big hit random number value that generates the big hit is acquired.

  In step S914, the CPU 101 performs setting to permit interruption of the timer interrupt process, and the process returns to step S911. That is, the CPU 101 repeatedly executes the processes in steps S911 to S914.

[Power-off monitoring process by the main control unit 100]
FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart of the power shutdown monitoring process in step S911 of FIG. In step S9111, the CPU 101 prohibits the interrupt process, and the process proceeds to step S9112.

  In step S9112, the CPU 101 determines whether the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off based on whether a power cut-off signal is input from a power supply unit (not shown). If the determination in step S9112 is YES, the process moves to step S9114. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S9113.

  In step S9113, the CPU 101 permits the interrupt process and ends the power shutdown monitoring process (the process moves to step S912 in FIG. 7).

  On the other hand, in step S9114, the CPU 101 clears the output port through which various information is input / output to / from the CPU 101, and the process proceeds to step S9115.

  In step S 9115, the CPU 101 creates backup data in the RAM 103 based on the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1, creates a checksum from the contents of the RAM 103, and stores the checksum in the RAM 103. In this process, the power supply voltage is set to “0” after detecting that the power supply voltage has started to decrease due to the power supply cutoff of the power supplied to the main control unit 100 (after “YES” is determined in step S9112). It is done during the period until it becomes. Through this process, game state information and the like immediately before the power is turned off are stored in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S9116.

  In step S9116, the CPU 101 sets the backup flag to “ON”, and the process proceeds to step S9117.

  In step S9117, the CPU 101 prohibits access to the RAM 103 and ends the power-off monitoring process (the process moves to step S912 in FIG. 7).

[Restoration process by main control unit 100]
FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of the recovery process in step S909 of FIG. First, in step S9091 of FIG. 9, the CPU 101 sets a work area of the RAM 103 at the time of restoration, and the process proceeds to step S9092.

  In step S9092, the CPU 101 refers to the information in the RAM 103, confirms information regarding the gaming state at the time of power-off and the number of special symbol lotteries held, and sends a recovery notification command including the information to the effect control unit 400. Send. As described above, the CPU 101 transmits a recovery notification command indicating the power-off state to the effect control unit 400 in order to notify that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been recovered. By the processing in step S9092, the effect control unit 400 can check the gaming state before power-off and the like.

  In step S9093, the CPU 101 sets a peripheral part, and the process proceeds to step S9094.

  In step S9094, the CPU 101 sets the backup flag to “OFF” and ends the recovery process (the process moves to step S910 in FIG. 7).

[Timer interrupt processing of main control unit]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the main control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. Hereinafter, timer interrupt processing performed in the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 10 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and subsequent figures is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S1, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 serves as a starting value for updating various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers, and counting up each random number. Random number update processing for updating each initial value random number is executed. Here, the big hit random number is a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, performing a special symbol lottery). The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when the special symbol lottery is won. The jackpot random number and the design random number are random numbers used in the process of step S407 in FIG. 14 described later. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol. Here, the variation time of the special symbol is equal to the execution time of the notification effect (variation effect) executed in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol. The reach random number and the variation pattern random number are used in the process of step S408 in FIG. 14 described later. In the random number update process of step S1, the big hit random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each random number is acquired in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and is used in the special symbol process in step S4 and the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. Note that the counter that performs the processing of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the variation pattern random number) (that is, the circulation counter). To do). In addition, in the random number update process of step S1, each counter such as a big hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number is initialized to an initial value corresponding to each random number at that time when the loop counter counts once. A random number is acquired, and the loop counter is newly started using the initial random number as a start value. The random number ranges such as jackpot random numbers, design random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers may be set arbitrarily, but by setting each to a different range, the counter value (count) (Value) is preferably set so as not to synchronize.

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

  Next, in step S3, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the gate switch 113 and, based on the output signal from the gate switch 113, determines that the game ball has passed through the gate 25. Is determined to be less than the upper limit value (for example, 4), and if it is determined that the number of holds is less than the upper limit value, a gate switch process for acquiring a random number used in the normal symbol process in step S5 described later is executed. .

  Next, in step S4, the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, and after the special symbols are variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b, these are displayed. The stop symbol display process showing the lottery result of the above and the special symbol process for transmitting various commands to the effect control unit 400 are executed. This special symbol process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S5, the CPU 101 executes a normal symbol process for determining whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S3 matches a predetermined hit random number. Then, the CPU 101 stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 4e. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol change time to be stopped and displayed after the normal symbol is variably displayed to 10 seconds in the non-time-short state and to 0.5 seconds in the time-short state. Further, the CPU 101 sets the probability that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e becomes a predetermined winning symbol (that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) is set to a low probability (1/10) in the non-short-time state. In the short-time state, the probability is increased to a high probability (10/10).

  Next, in step S6, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing in step S4 (when a big hit is made), the CPU 101 controls the first big prize opening opening / closing unit 115 to control the first symbol winning lot opening / closing unit 115. Various commands related to so-called big hit game effects, etc. are made to cause the special winning opening 23 to perform a predetermined opening / closing operation, to control the second grand prize winning opening / closing unit 118 to perform the predetermined opening / closing operation to the second special winning opening 51. Is performed to transmit to the effect control unit 400. By this processing, the big hit game (special game) is progressed, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. This special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S7, the CPU 101 performs electric driving when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e by the normal symbol processing in step S5 is a predetermined winning symbol (that is, when the normal symbol lottery is won). An electric tulip process for operating the tulip 27 is executed. At that time, the CPU 101 controls the opening of the electric tulip 27 for a very short period (once for 0.10 seconds) in the non-electric support state, and the electric tulip 27 for a long period (three times for 2.00 seconds) in the electric support state. Open control. In addition, when the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be in the open state, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, a second special symbol lottery is performed. Will be.

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

  Next, in step S9, the CPU 101 executes various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 by the start opening switch process in step S2, the special symbol process in step S4, the big winning opening process in step S6, the prize ball process in step S8, and the like. Output processing for outputting information necessary for the production control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300 is executed. It should be noted that the CPU 101 plays a game at each winning opening each time a game ball wins the first starting opening 21, the second starting opening 22, the first major winning opening 23, the second large winning opening 51, and the ordinary winning opening 24. A winning command for notifying that the ball has won is set in the RAM 103, and the winning command is output to the effect control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300.

[About control time count processing]
Here, although explanation is omitted in the timer interrupt process described above with reference to FIG. 10, in this timer interrupt process, the CPU 101 measures a series of control times on the special symbol game side using one timer function. Control time count processing on the game side (referred to as “special game count processing”), and control time count processing on the normal symbol game side that measures a series of control times on the normal symbol game side using one timer function (“ The usual game count process ”is executed. The special figure game count process and the normal figure game count process are executed in order between the process of step S7 and the process of step S8 in FIG. 10, for example. In addition, the special symbol game waits for the winning of the game ball to the start opening (21 or 22), repeatedly executes the special symbol lottery in response to the winning of the game ball, and notifies the lottery result, When the special symbol lottery is won, the game is a big hit game. The normal symbol game waits for the game ball to pass to the gate 25, repeats the normal symbol lottery according to the passing of the game ball and informs the lottery result, and wins the normal symbol lottery. In this case, the opening / closing control of the electric tulip 27 (electric chew opening game) is executed.

  In the following, first, the special game count process will be described. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the data used when executing the special game count process and the normal game count process, and the storage area (work area) of the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100.

  (1) of FIG. 11 shows the type of data (referred to as “special drawing side setting data”) for setting (specifying) the time to be counted on the special symbol game side. The special figure side setting data is data for setting which period of each period (time) of the special symbol game is measured. In each period (time) of this special symbol game, as shown in (1) of FIG. 11, “Waiting for start opening prize”, “Displaying special symbol variation”, “Displaying special symbol stop” , “Opening display”, “Rounding”, “Large winning slot valid period”, and “Ending display” are included.

  “Waiting for start entrance prize” is a state (period) in which a special symbol lottery related to the start entrance prize can be immediately executed to start displaying the variation of the special design when there is a start entrance prize. It is not a big hit game, and it is in a state where neither a special symbol change display nor a specified time stop display is displayed. “During special symbol variation display” is a state (period) in which special symbol lottery is executed according to the start opening winning and the special symbol variation display is performed on the display 4. “During special symbol stop display” is a state (period) in which the special symbol variably displayed on the display unit 4 is completely stopped and displayed for a specified time (0.5 seconds) in a display mode for notifying the special symbol lottery result. It is. “Opening display” is a state (period) in which an opening effect is displayed on the image display unit 6 informing that the special symbol lottery is won and that the big hit game has started. “During round” is a state (period) in which a round (round game) in which the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 51 is opened in the big hit game. “During the grand prize winning period” is placed immediately after each round, and the first big prize of the game ball is closed despite the end of the round and the closing of the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 51. This is a period during which a winning at the winning opening 23 or the second major winning opening 51 is recognized as valid, and so-called over winning is recognized. In the period excluding the period during the round and the grand prize winning period, the winning of the game ball to the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize winning slot 51 is not recognized as valid. “During ending display” is a state (period) in which an ending effect is displayed on the image display unit 6 to notify the end of the big hit game.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 11, for example, the special figure side setting data “00H” is data for setting “waiting for a start opening prize”. For example, the special figure side setting data “01H” is This is data for setting that “special symbol variation is being displayed”. These special figure side setting data are stored in the ROM 102.

  11 is a schematic diagram of a storage area (working area) of the RAM 103. As shown in (3) of FIG. 11, the storage area of the RAM 103 includes a count target time setting area 10, a time count area 11, and a simple variation display time count area 12. The count target time setting area 10 includes a count target time setting area 10A (referred to as “area 10A”) on the special symbol game side and a count target time setting area 10B (referred to as “area 10B”) on the normal symbol game side. The time count area 11 includes a time count area 11A (referred to as “area 11A”) on the special symbol game side and a time count area 11B (referred to as “area 11B”) on the normal symbol game side. The simple variation display time count area 12 includes a special symbol display time count area 12A (referred to as "Area 12A") on the special symbol game side and a simple variation display time count area 12B ("Area 12B") on the normal symbol game side. Said).

  Area 11A is a timer area for measuring the passage of time for each period of the above-described special symbol game (such as “special symbol variation display”), and measures one passage of time by writing one piece of time data. This is a timer area. The area 10A is an area for setting the type of time measured in the area 11A by writing any one of the special figure side setting data described with reference to (1) of FIG. When the special symbol is variably displayed in the 7-segment display on the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display 4b), the area 12A displays the three display modes of the 7-segment display every 48 milliseconds. This is a timer area for measuring the time lapse of 48 milliseconds when executing the control for switching and displaying in order, and a timer area for measuring one lapse of time by writing one time data. is there. Note that the three display modes of the 7-segment display are, for example, a display mode that indicates the number 0, a display mode that indicates the number 7, and a display mode in which all seven segments are turned off.

  The CPU 101 sets the type of period (time) to be measured by the area 11A by writing the special setting side setting data in the area 10A, and writes the time data to be measured in the area 11A. In the timer interrupt process of FIG. By subtracting the time data value of the area 11A by 1 by the special figure game count process executed every millisecond, the progress of each period of the special symbol game is sequentially performed using one timer area (area 11A). Measure in order.

  In addition, when the special symbol variation display time is measured in the area 11A, the CPU 101 writes predetermined time data (“12”) in the area 12A and executes it every 4 milliseconds in the timer interrupt processing of FIG. When the value of the time data in the area 12A is subtracted by 1 by the special figure game count process to be 0, the predetermined time data ("12") is written again and the display mode of the special symbol is switched. As a result, when the special symbol is variably displayed in the 7-segment display on the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display 4b), the three display modes of the 7-segment display are changed every 48 milliseconds. It will be switched in order and displayed cyclically.

  In (3) of FIG. 11, as an example, it is set that “01H” is written in the area 10 </ b> A so that the elapsed time of the special symbol variation display is measured in the area 11 </ b> A. In addition, in the area 11A of (3) in FIG. 11, a value “2500” indicating time is written as an example, but this value is subtracted by 1 every 4 milliseconds by the timer interrupt processing in FIG. Since it is updated, this value “2500” indicates 10.000 seconds. In addition, in the area 12A of (3) in FIG. 11, a value “12” indicating time is written as an example, but this value is also subtracted by 1 every 4 milliseconds by the timer interrupt processing of FIG. Therefore, this value “12” indicates 48 milliseconds.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a series of control times for a special symbol game is measured using one timer function (see 11A in FIG. 11 (3)). Here, in the conventional gaming machine, each control time (control time for special symbol variation display, control time for round execution, etc.) constituting the special symbol game was measured using an individual timer function. A separate time count area was provided for each control time constituting the special symbol game in the RAM storage area of the main control unit. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, the series of control times of the special symbol game is measured using one timer function, so that the calculation load can be effectively reduced. In addition, according to the present embodiment, the special symbol display 4a (or 4b) in the period of execution of the special symbol variation display can be switched between the three display modes of the 7-segment display in turn every 48 milliseconds and displayed cyclically. For measuring the switching time, a timer function (see 12A in FIG. 11 (3)) different from the timer function (see 11A in FIG. 11 (3)) is used. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to effectively suppress the complexity of the arithmetic processing.

  FIG. 12 is an example of a conceptual diagram of a variation time table used for setting the special symbol variation display time in the area 11A. This variation time table is stored in the ROM 102 and read out to the RAM 103 for use. As shown in FIG. 12, the variation time table includes a variation pattern identification number, data indicating basic variation time (seconds), and data indicating addition variation time (seconds). The variation pattern identification number is a number for identifying a variation pattern included in variation pattern determination tables HT1-1, HT1-2, HT2-1, and HT2-2, which will be described later with reference to FIGS. . The basic variation time is a basic variation time constituting a variation pattern (that is, a special symbol variation time). The added fluctuation time is an added fluctuation time constituting a fluctuation pattern. A time obtained by adding the basic fluctuation time and the addition fluctuation time is a fluctuation pattern. For example, the variation pattern corresponding to the identification number 1 is 40.02 seconds obtained by adding the addition variation time 0.02 seconds to the basic variation time 40 seconds. For example, the variation pattern corresponding to the identification number 7 is the basic variation time. 8 seconds. In FIG. 12, only an example of the variation pattern is displayed, and not all variation patterns are displayed.

  When the CPU 101 measures the special symbol variation display time in the area 11A of (3) in FIG. 11, the time data (“seconds”) corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the process of step S408 in FIG. Is read from the fluctuation time table (see FIG. 12) of the RAM 103, and the read time data is multiplied by 250 to be converted into time data suitable for time measurement processing executed in a cycle of 4 milliseconds. Then, the converted time data is written in the area 11 A of the RAM 103. For example, when the value of the time data indicating the variation pattern “40.02 seconds” corresponding to the identification number 1 is set in the area 11A, the basic variation time 40 seconds and the additional variation time 0.02 from the variation time table of the RAM 103. The time data indicating the second is read and added, and the added time data is multiplied by 250 to be converted into time data “10005” adapted to the arithmetic processing with a period of 4 milliseconds, and the converted time data “10005” is converted into the RAM 103. Is written in the area 11A. For reference, the time data that is multiplied by 250 and adapted to the arithmetic processing of a 4-millisecond cycle is described on the side of the variation time table in FIG. Things (see values in parentheses) are adjusted to natural numbers by rounding off.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the time data indicating the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) of the variation time table stored in the ROM 102 and read out to the RAM 103 is changed to the data indicating the time of “second” (that is, the division value). Time data (refer to the basic variation time portion of FIG. 12), and when setting the special symbol variation time, multiply by 250 to adapt the calculation processing to a 4-millisecond period (that is, the time of the multiplication value) Data; see the right side of the variable time table in FIG. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the data indicating the special symbol variation time in the variation time table may be suppressed to a data amount of 1 byte or less (for example, the identification numbers 6 to 10 in FIG. 12). In addition, the used memory area of the RAM 103 can be effectively suppressed. Further, according to the present embodiment, for example, a special symbol variation time exceeding 40 bytes, even if it is indicated by time data of a division value, such as a special symbol variation time of 40.02 seconds, the time of the additional variation time A variable time table is configured by dividing the data (time data indicating the time after the decimal point) (see FIG. 12). Here, in FIG. 12, the same time data value is described for each variation pattern in the table of the added variation time portion for convenience of explanation, but actually the same time data value is duplicated in this table. Only one is stored. For example, in the table of the added fluctuation time part, two time data values of 0.02 seconds are shown for convenience of explanation in FIG. 12, but only one is actually stored. From this, according to the present embodiment, the used memory areas of the ROM 102 and the RAM 103 can be effectively suppressed. Here, in this embodiment, for the sake of simplicity of explanation, ten variation patterns are used (see FIG. 12). However, in an actual gaming machine, the variation pattern is enormous, 1000 to 10,000. For this reason, the above-described effect of suppressing the used memory area according to the present embodiment is enormous in an actual gaming machine.

  Next, a general game count process for measuring a series of control times on the normal symbol game side using one timer function will be described with reference to FIG.

  (2) in FIG. 11 shows the types of data (hereinafter referred to as “general drawing side setting data”) for setting (specifying) the time to be counted on the normal symbol game side. The normal-side setting data is data for setting which period of each period (time) of the normal symbol game is measured. In each period (time) of this normal symbol game, as shown in (2) of FIG. “During electric Chu open / close control” and “during the second start port effective period” are included.

  “Waiting for gate passage” is a state (period) in which a normal symbol lottery related to this passage can be executed immediately when a game ball passes through the gate 25 to start display of fluctuation of the normal symbol. It is not during the opening / closing control of the tulip 27 (during the opening of the electric chew), it is not during the second starting port effective period, which will be described later, and it is in a state where neither the normal symbol variation display nor the specified time stop display is performed. “Normal symbol change display” is a state (period) in which a normal symbol lottery is executed in accordance with the passage of the game ball through the gate 25 and the normal symbol change display is executed on the display 4. “Normal symbol stop display” is a state (period) in which the normal symbol that has been variably displayed on the display unit 4 is completely stopped and displayed for a specified time (0.5 seconds) in a display mode for notifying the normal symbol lottery result. It is. “During electric Chu open / close control” is a state (period) in which the normal symbol lottery is won and the electric tulip 27 open / close control (electric Chu open game) is being executed. “During the second start port effective period” is a period during which a game ball winning to the second start port 22 is exceptionally recognized for a predetermined period immediately after the opening / closing control of the electric tulip 27 ends. During the opening / closing control of the electric tulip 27 (that is, even when the electric tulip 27 is closed), the game ball winning at the second starting port 22 is recognized as being effective, and the opening / closing control of the electric tulip 27 is being performed. During the period excluding the second start port effective period, the game ball winning to the second start port 22 is not recognized as effective.

  As shown in (2) of FIG. 11, for example, the normal setting data “00K” is data for setting that “waiting to pass through the gate”. Further, the normal setting data is stored in the ROM 102.

  Hereinafter, a description will be given with reference to (3) of FIG. The area 11B is a timer area for measuring the passage of time for each period of the above-described ordinary symbol game (such as “ordinary symbol variation display”), and measures one passage of time by writing one piece of time data. This is a timer area. The area 10B is an area for setting the type of time to be measured in the area 11B by writing any one of the universal drawing side setting data described with reference to (2) of FIG. In the area 12B, when the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 4e (see FIG. 2), two display modes of the malvaz display (the display mode in which only the circle is lit and the display in which only the symbol is lit) This is a timer area for measuring the time lapse of 48 milliseconds when executing the control of switching the display every 48 milliseconds and alternately displaying them, and writing one time data and measuring one time lapse. This is a timer area.

  The CPU 101 sets the type of period to be measured in the area 11B by writing the normal setting data in the area 10B, writes the time data to be measured in the area 11B, and every 4 milliseconds in the timer interrupt process of FIG. By subtracting the value of the time data of the area 11B by 1 by the normal game count process executed at the same time, the progress of each period of the normal symbol game is sequentially measured using one timer area (area 11B) in order. To do.

  Further, when the normal symbol variation display time is measured in the area 11B, the CPU 101 writes predetermined time data (“12”) in the area 12B and executes it every 4 milliseconds in the timer interrupt processing of FIG. When the value of the time data of the area 12B is subtracted by 1 by the usual game count process, the predetermined time data ("12") is written again and the display mode of the normal symbol is switched. As a result, when the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 4e, the two display modes of the malvaz display are switched every 48 milliseconds and alternately displayed.

  From the above, according to the present embodiment, the same effect as that of the special figure game counting process already described can be realized in the common figure game counting process.

In the configuration in which the series of control times of the special symbol game described above is measured using one timer function, the first big prize opening 23 or the second big is immediately after the big prize opening validity period in the control of the big hit game. You may provide the big winning opening stop period which does not consider winning to the winning opening 51 effective.
In addition, a control configuration capable of executing the special symbol variation display and special symbol stop display by the first special symbol lottery and the special symbol variation display and special symbol stop display by the second special symbol lottery in parallel, for example, The control time for special symbol variation display and special symbol stop display by one special symbol lottery and the control time for jackpot game by winning the first special symbol lottery are measured using one timer function, while the second The control time for the special symbol variation display and special symbol stop display by the special symbol lottery and the control time for the big hit game by the winning of the second special symbol lottery may be measured using one other timer function.
In addition, when measuring a series of control times of a special symbol game and a normal symbol game using one timer function, the elapsed time to be measured is measured by “addition” processing instead of “subtraction” processing. It is good. In this case, for example, whether or not the value of the timer (11A) on the special symbol game side has reached the time data value “125” indicating the measurement target time (for example, the special symbol stop display time 0.5 seconds) It becomes control which judges.
Further, as described above, in addition to storing the same time data value in the addition variation time portion table of FIG. 12 without storing the same time data value redundantly, in the basic variation time portion table of FIG. However, the same time data value may not be stored redundantly, but only one may be stored, and the effect of suppressing the used memory area may be further enhanced.
Moreover, you may measure the execution time of the various effects performed by the effect control part 400 grade | etc., By the method demonstrated above.

  This is the end of the description of the control time counting process.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 13 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 wins a game ball in the first start port 21 based on the presence or absence of an output signal from the first start port switch 111a, and the first start port switch 111a is turned on. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S201 is YES, the process proceeds to step S202. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S207.

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

  In step S <b> 203, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Further, the CPU 101 sets a winning command in the RAM 103 for notifying the effect control unit 400 that a game ball has won the first starting port 21. This winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery and the like, and each set of the acquired random numbers (game information) Are stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Each time the value of the holding number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is subtracted by 1 in the process of step S406 of FIG. 14 described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest storage time. Deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of the last three steps S204 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the CPU 101 performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 acquires a random number set such as a big hit random number obtained in the latest processing of step S204 and stored in the RAM 103 (that is, a random number set such as a big hit random number for the first special symbol lottery stored most recently. ) And whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery using the jackpot random number is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number or the like matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102, reach It is determined in advance whether or not to execute the production. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect and the hold change notice effect is made in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S <b> 206, the CPU 101 sets a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. Here, the first pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S205. In addition, the 1st reservation number increase command containing this prior determination information is output by the output process of step S9 of FIG. The main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 before the change starts. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22 and the second start port switch 111b is turned on based on the presence / absence of an output signal from the second start port switch 111b. To do. If the determination in step S207 is yes, the process proceeds to step S208. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 208, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax <b> 2 of the second special symbol lottery holding number from the ROM 102 (“4” in the present embodiment), and the second special symbol lottery holding number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax2. If the determination in step S208 is YES, the process proceeds to step S209, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step S209, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. Further, the CPU 101 sets a winning command in the RAM 103 for notifying the effect control unit 400 that a game ball has won the second starting port 22. This winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the second special symbol lottery and the like, They are stored in the RAM 103 in order. Each time the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S404 in FIG. 14 to be described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest stored time. Deleted one by one. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the processing of the last three steps S210 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S211.

  In step S211, the CPU 101 performs a preliminary determination process. Specifically, the CPU 101 acquires a random number set such as a big hit random number acquired in the process of the latest step S210 and stored in the RAM 103 (that is, a random number set such as a big hit random number for the second special symbol lottery stored most recently. ) And whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery using the jackpot random number is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number or the like matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102, reach It is determined in advance whether or not to execute the production. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect and the hold change notice effect is made in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S212.

  In step S <b> 212, the CPU 101 sets a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S211. In addition, the 2nd reservation number increase command containing this prior determination information is output by the output process of step S9 of FIG. 10, and the lottery result with respect to the 2nd special symbol lottery hold is the symbol in the 2nd special symbol lottery. The main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 before the change starts. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 14 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. Below, with reference to FIG. 14, the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 10 is demonstrated.

  First, in step S401, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game (a big hit game state) based on information stored in the RAM 103 (information based on a big hit game flag described later). It is determined whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit game (special game) that is executed when the special symbol lottery is won. If the determination in step S401 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 10, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S402, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol change display is being performed by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b. Here, the special symbol variation display means that the special symbol has a predetermined variation time (variation time determined by a variation pattern selected by a variation pattern selection process in step S408 described later) after a variation display, This means that the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the symbol lottery is within the entire period during which a predetermined fixed time (for example, a predetermined 0.5 second) is stopped and displayed. Therefore, in other words, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed or the determination symbol is being stopped. If the determination in step S402 is yes, the process proceeds to step S411. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S403.

  In step S403, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the second special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S403 is YES, the process proceeds to step S404. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S404, the CPU 101 reads the random number set of the second special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 103 and acquired and stored in step S210 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

  On the other hand, in step S405, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103 is 1 or more (that is, whether or not the first special symbol lottery is held). If the determination in step S405 is YES, the process proceeds to step S406. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S415 assuming that there is no special symbol lottery to be executed.

  In step S406, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 103 and acquired in step S204 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

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

  In step S407, the CPU 101 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the special symbol lottery is a big win or a loss. Specifically, when executing the process of step S407 following the process of step S404, the CPU 101 matches the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S404 with the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss is determined based on whether or not to do so. On the other hand, when executing the process of step S407 following the process of step S406, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S406 matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. When the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be lost, the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used for this determination? Based on this, the type of jackpot of this time is determined. Then, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, information on the jackpot symbol representing the jackpot and the type of jackpot as information on the stop symbol of the special symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S408.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
In step S408, the CPU 101 executes variation pattern selection processing. Specifically, in step S408, the CPU 101 uses the variation pattern determination tables HT1-1 and HT1-2 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 in the non-short-time state (normal game state), and uses the short-time state (probability game). In the state or short-time gaming state), the fluctuation pattern is determined (selected) for each special symbol lottery using the fluctuation pattern determination tables HT2-1 and HT2-2 shown in FIGS. Here, this variation pattern is a special symbol variation time which is a time from when the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4 until it is stopped and displayed, and this special symbol variation time is synchronized with the execution time of the notification effect. It is the same time as the execution time of the notification effect. Hereinafter, the variation pattern determination tables HT1-1, HT1-2, HT2-1, and HT2-2 may be simply referred to as HT1-1, HT1-2, HT2-1, and HT2-2.

  First, a case where a variation pattern is selected using HT1-1 and HT1-2 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 in the non-time-short state (normal game state) will be described. FIG. 15 is a table used for determining the variation pattern when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the non-time-saving state (normal game state). FIG. 16 is a table used for determining a variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the non-time-short state (normal game state).

[Non-time-short state / variation pattern selection process in the first special symbol lottery]
Hereinafter, the determination of the variation pattern when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the non-short-time state (normal game state) will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S408, when the CPU 101 determines in the jackpot determination process of step S407 that the result of the first special symbol lottery is a jackpot, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern (special symbol variation time) based on the variation pattern random number. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines that the variation pattern random number (any one of 0 to 299) read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407 is the “big hit” of HT1-1. The variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined based on which of the random number values assigned to each variation pattern of the portion of (). For example, when the variation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407 is “78”, the CPU 101 sets the fluctuation pattern “90.03” of the “big hit” portion of HT1-1. Since it matches the random value “72 to 131” assigned to “second”, “90.03 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as indicated by HT1-1, the fluctuation pattern of the “big hit” portion is “15.01 seconds”, “40.01 seconds”, “90.01 seconds”, “90.02 seconds”, “90. “03 seconds”, “90.04 seconds”, “90.05 seconds”, and “90.00 seconds” are the types of effect patterns of notification production “per reach”, “per SP”, and “per normal SPSP”, respectively. "Per first SPSP", "per second SPSP", "per third SPSP", "per fourth SPSP", and "per premier". Further, “per reach” is a type that hits big after reach is established, “per SP” is a type that hits big after finally developing to SP reach, “per normal SPSP”, “per first SPSP” to “Per 4th SPSP” is a type that makes a big hit after finally developing to various SPSP reach, and “Per premiere” is a type in which a premier effect (for example, full rotation effect) is executed and a big hit is confirmed. In this embodiment, “per 1st SPSP” to “per 4th SPSP” executes specific specific effects in the present embodiment before developing to various SPSP reach. Will be described in detail later. Further, in this embodiment, “per first SPSP” to “per fourth SPSP” are classified in more detail according to the variation pattern random numbers, and the details will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, “per normal SPSP” is a type that hits big after developing to SPSP reach without executing the above-mentioned specific effects.

  Reach (reach effect) is specified in combination with other symbols that have already been stopped when a decorative symbol that is stopped last among a plurality of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol. It is an effect that expects to win a big hit by matching the pattern pattern of, and typically, the decorative pattern on the right side and the left side are stopped at the same pattern (for example, 7), This is an effect that is variably displayed with the expectation that the decorative symbol stops at the same symbol (for example, 7) (that is, it becomes a doublet 777). The SP reach is generally referred to as super reach or special reach, and is an effect that further expects to win more than reach, for example, an effect of a moving image in which a hero character plays a mini game. The SPSP reach is generally called a super super reach or a special special reach, and is an effect that further expects a big hit from the SP reach effect. For example, the SPSP reach is an effect of a moving image in which the hero character fights an enemy character.

  In step S408, if the CPU 101 determines that the result of the first special symbol lottery is lost in the jackpot determination process in step S407, the number of first special symbol lottery hold (U1), the reach random number, and the fluctuation A variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined based on the pattern random number.

  Specifically, the CPU 101 determines the reach random number (0) read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S407 when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “1” or “2”. Or any one of 99 to 99) is included in the reach random number value range “0 to 69” of the retained number “1, 2” of the “losing” of HT1-1. 99 ”is determined.

  When the read reach random number is included in the reach random number value range “0 to 69”, the CPU 101 reads the fluctuation pattern random number (0 ˜299) is included in the fluctuation pattern random value range “0-59” or in the fluctuation pattern random value range “60-299”. Then, when the fluctuation pattern random number is included in the fluctuation pattern random value range “0 to 59”, the CPU 101 determines “8.00 seconds” as the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern random number is changed to the fluctuation pattern random value range “ In the case of “60 to 299”, “13.50 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as indicated by HT1-1, the variation patterns “8.00 seconds” and “13.50 seconds” both correspond to the effect pattern type “immediately lost”. “Immediately lost” is a type of production pattern that immediately loses without reaching reach.

  On the other hand, when the read reach random number is included in the reach random number value range “70 to 99”, the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern random number (0) read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407. ˜299) is included in the variation pattern random value range assigned to each variation pattern in the above reach random value range “70 to 99” of HT1-1. Then, the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined. For example, if the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407 is “260”, the CPU 101 changes the fluctuation pattern random number assigned to the fluctuation pattern “40.02 seconds”. Since it is included in the range “200 to 269”, “40.02 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as indicated by HT1-1, the fluctuation pattern “15.02 seconds”, “40.02 seconds”, “90.06 seconds” of the above-described reach random value range “70 to 99” of HT1-1. ”,“ 90.07 seconds ”,“ 90.08 seconds ”,“ 90.09 seconds ”, and“ 90.10 seconds ”are the types of the effect patterns of the notification effect“ reach loss ”,“ SP loss ”,“ This corresponds to “normal SPSP lose”, “first SPSP lose”, “second SPSP lose”, “third SPSP lose”, and “fourth SPSP lose”. In addition, “Leach Loss” is a type that loses after reach is established, and “SP Loss” is a type that finally loses after being developed into SP Reach, “Normal SPSP Loss”, “First SPSP Loss”, “Fourth SPSP Loss” is a type that finally loses after developing into various SPSP reach. In the present embodiment, in the “first SPSP lose” to “fourth SPSP lose”, a specific specific effect is executed in the present embodiment until various SPSP reach is developed. Will be described in detail later. In the present embodiment, the “first SPSP loss” to the “fourth SPSP loss” are classified in more detail according to the variation pattern random numbers. Details thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, the “normal SPSP loss” is a type in which the above-described specific effects are not executed and are lost after developing to SPSP reach.

  In addition, when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the CPU 101 basically performs the variation pattern in the same manner as when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “1” or “2”. To decide. However, when the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, as shown in HT1-1, the CPU 101 has the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery being “1” or “2”. On the other hand, the reach random value range “0-69” is replaced with “0-79”, the reach random value range “70-99” is replaced with “80-99”, and the fluctuation pattern “8.00 seconds”. The variable pattern random value range “0 to 59” assigned to “0” to “209” is replaced with “0 to 209”, and the fluctuation pattern random value range “60 to 299” assigned to the fluctuation pattern “13.50 seconds” is changed to “210 to 299”. The variation pattern is determined by the random value range replaced with “”.

  In addition, when the number of holds for the first special symbol lottery is “4”, the CPU 101 basically performs the variation pattern similarly to the case where the number of holds for the first special symbol lottery is “1” or “2”. To decide. However, when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “4”, the CPU 101, as shown in HT1-1, when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “1” or “2”. On the other hand, the reach random value range “0-69” is replaced with “0-84”, the reach random value range “70-99” is replaced with “85-99”, and the fluctuation pattern “8.00 seconds” The variable pattern random value range “0 to 59” allocated to the variable pattern is replaced with “210 to 269”, and the random pattern value range “60 to 299” allocated to the variable pattern “13.50 seconds” is converted to “270 to 299”. In addition, according to the random value range of the content to which the variation pattern “3.00 seconds” to which the variation pattern random value range “0 to 209” is assigned in correspondence with the production pattern type “immediately lost” is added, Deciding the fluctuation pattern To.

  As described above with reference to the variation pattern determination table HT1-1 shown in FIG. 15, when the first special symbol lottery is lost in the non-time-saving state (normal game state), the number of first special symbol lottery holds The smaller the variation is, the easier it is to select the variation pattern with reach, and when the variation pattern without reach is selected, the smaller the number of the first special symbol lottery is, the easier the variation pattern is selected.

[Big hit reliability]
Here, the jackpot reliability (expectation for jackpot) will be described. An effect with a high jackpot reliability is an effect that is highly likely to be notified of a big hit when the effect is executed, and an effect with a low jackpot reliability is a notification of a big hit when the effect is executed. It is a production that is unlikely to be performed. Hereinafter, it demonstrates concretely using HT1-1 shown in FIG. As can be seen from the “big hit” portion of HT1-1, in the case of big hit, “per reach”, “per SP”, “per normal SPSP”, “per first SPSP”, “per second SPSP”, “ The variation pattern random value range increases in the order of “per 3 SPSP” and “per fourth SPSP”. On the other hand, as can be seen from the “losing” portion of HT1-1, in the case of losing, “reach losing”, “SP losing”, “normal SPSP losing”, “first SPSP losing”, “second SPSP losing”, In the order of “third SPSP loss” and “fourth SPSP loss”, the variation pattern random value range becomes smaller. As can be seen from the above, the performance that is easy to execute in the case of a big hit and difficult to execute in the case of a loss is high in the reliability of the big hit, while the effect that is difficult to execute in the case of big hit and is easy to be executed in the case of a loss has a big hit reliability. Low. That is, “reach effect”, “SP reach effect”, “normal SPSP reach effect”, “first SPSP reach effect”, “second SPSP reach effect”, “third SPSP reach effect”, “fourth SPSP reach effect” in this order. The big hit reliability increases. Further, from the viewpoint of the length of the fluctuation time, it can be seen that the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the performance of the big hit reliability. It should be noted that “per premier” in which the premier effect is executed is selected only in the case of a big hit, and thus it can be seen that “per premier” is a type of effect pattern in which the big hit is confirmed and notified.

[Non-time-short state / variation pattern selection process in the second special symbol lottery]
Hereinafter, the determination of the variation pattern in the case where the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the non-short-time state (normal game state) will be described with reference to FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101 performs processing for the first special symbol lottery using HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. 15, whereas in the variation pattern determination processing illustrated in FIG. It is different in that processing is performed on the second special symbol lottery using HT1-2 shown in FIG. Here, HT1-2 shown in FIG. 16 is different from HT1-1 shown in FIG. 15 in that “the number of first special symbol lottery hold” is replaced with “the number of second special symbol lottery hold”. Only different. That is, while the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 15 takes into account the number of first special symbol lottery holds, the variation pattern determination process takes into account the number of second special symbol lottery holds. The It should be noted that in the non-time-saving state, since it is difficult for a game ball to win the second starting port 22, it is rare (rare) to execute the second special symbol lottery. For this reason, when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the non-time-short state, in order to suggest this rare feeling, the fluctuation pattern is longer than when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the non-time-short state. May be easily selected. Specifically, for example, in HT1-2, the reach random number value range that is determined to be reachable in each portion of the “losing” hold number “1, 2,” “3”, “4” is HT1. By setting it to be larger than the corresponding portion of −1, it is possible that the reach is more easily executed than HT1-1, and as a result, a long-time variation pattern may be easily selected.

[Time-short state / variation pattern selection process in the first special symbol lottery]
Hereinafter, the determination of the variation pattern when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the time-saving state (probability variation gaming state or time-saving gaming state) will be described using FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101 performs processing for the first special symbol lottery using HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. 15, whereas in the variation pattern determination processing illustrated in FIG. It differs by the point which processes with respect to a 1st special symbol lottery using HT2-1 shown. Here, HT2-1 shown in FIG. 17 is related to the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery when “no reach” is selected by “reach random number” in “losing” with respect to HT1-1 shown in FIG. The difference is that the variation pattern “13.50 seconds” (corresponding to immediate loss) is selected.

[Time-short state / variation pattern selection process in the second special symbol lottery]
Hereinafter, the determination of the variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the short-time state (probability variation gaming state or short-time gaming state) will be described using FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101 performs processing for the first special symbol lottery using HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. 15, whereas in the variation pattern determination processing illustrated in FIG. It is different in that processing is performed for the second special symbol lottery using HT2-2 shown in FIG. Here, as shown in FIG. 18, HT2-2 replaces HT1-1 shown in FIG. 15 with “the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery” replaced with “the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery”. ing. That is, while the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 15 takes into account the number of first special symbol lottery holds, the variation pattern determination process takes into account the number of second special symbol lottery holds. The Further, as shown in FIG. 18, in HT2-2, when the number of holds in the second special symbol lottery “1” in “losing” is “1” and no reach is selected by the reach random number, the variation pattern “13” is uniformly set. .50 seconds "is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 18, in HT2-2, when no reach is selected by the reach random number in the case of the holding number “2-4” of the second special symbol lottery in “losing”, the fluctuation pattern random value The variation pattern “2.00 seconds” is determined in the range “0 to 239”, the variation pattern “4.00 seconds” is determined in the variation pattern random value range “240 to 269”, and the variation pattern random value range “270 to 270”. In “299”, the fluctuation pattern “10.00 seconds” is determined.

  Here, as described in the processing in steps S403 to S406, in this embodiment, the second special symbol lottery hold is digested in preference to the first special symbol lottery hold. Further, in the short time state (probability game state or short time game state), as described in the processing in steps S5 and S7 of FIG. Frequently wins, the second special symbol lottery is executed frequently and continuously. In addition, as described above with reference to FIG. 5, the second special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second start port 22 is more than the first special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first start port 21. However, the profit level when winning the lottery (big hit) is large. In other words, it can be said that if the first special symbol lottery is executed in the short-time state, there is a high possibility that the player will win a big hit with a small profit level of the player. In the present embodiment, as described above with reference to HT2-2 in FIG. 18, in the short-time state, when the number of second special symbol lottery holds is 2 to 4 and there is no reach, a short time fluctuation pattern (2.00 seconds, 4.00 seconds) to make it easier to select, and the second special symbol lottery hold will be digested at high speed, while playing a game with a sense of speed, while the second special symbol lottery When the number of holds is 1 and there is no reach, a long-time fluctuation pattern (13.50 seconds) is always selected to control the first special symbol lottery that is relatively unfavorable to the player. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as described above with reference to HT2-1 in FIG. 17, in the short time state, even if the first special symbol lottery that is relatively disadvantageous to the player is executed, the first special symbol In all cases where the number of symbols in the lottery is 1 to 4, a long-term variation pattern (13.50 seconds) must be selected if there is no reach, and a game ball wins the second starting port 22 and the player The second special symbol lottery, which is relatively advantageous, is controlled so as to earn time.

[Details of fluctuation pattern]
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, a more detailed classification of “per first SPSP” to “per fourth SPSP” and “first SPSP loss” to “fourth SPSP loss” will be described. (1) in FIG. 19 shows detailed classifications from “per first SPSP” to “per fourth SPSP”, and (2) in FIG. 19 shows detailed classifications from “first SPSP loss” to “fourth SPSP loss”. Show.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 19, the effect pattern type “per first SPSP” has variation patterns “90.021 seconds”, “90.22 seconds”, “90.22 seconds”, and “90.22 seconds” according to the random number range of the variation pattern random numbers. “023 seconds” and “90.024 seconds”, and each variation pattern corresponds to the production patterns “per P1A”, “per P1B”, “per P1C”, and “per P1X”, respectively. Although details will be described later, each effect pattern is an effect pattern that is a big hit after developing to the first SPSP reach corresponding to one character (A, B, C, or X) in a non-time-saving state. .

  The production pattern type “per second SPSP” is a variation pattern “90.031 seconds”, “90.032 seconds”, “90.03 seconds”, “90.034 seconds”, according to the random number range of the variation pattern random numbers, The variation patterns are classified into “90.035 seconds” and “90.36 seconds”, and the variation patterns are “per P2AB”, “per P2AC”, “per P2AX”, “per P2BC”, and “per P2BX”, respectively. , “Per P2CX”. Although the details will be described later, each effect pattern has two characters (A and B, A and C, A and X, B and C, B and X, or C and X) in a non-time-short state, respectively. This is an effect pattern that is a big hit after the development to the second SPSP reach corresponding to.

  The production pattern type “per third SPSP” is changed to “90.041 seconds”, “90.042 seconds”, “90.043 seconds”, “90.044 seconds” according to the random number range of the fluctuation pattern random numbers. The variation patterns are classified and correspond to the production patterns “per P3ABC”, “per P3ABX”, “per P3ACX”, and “per P3BCX”, respectively. Although the details will be described later, each effect pattern has three characters (A and B and C, A and B and X, A and C and X, or B and C and X) in a non-time-short state, respectively. This is a production pattern that is a big hit after developing to the third SPSP reach.

  The effect pattern type “per fourth SPSP” uniquely corresponds to the effect pattern “per P4ABCX”. This effect pattern is an effect pattern that is a big hit after developing into a fourth SPSP reach corresponding to four characters (A, B, C, and X) in a non-time-short state.

  As shown in (2) of FIG. 19, the effect pattern type “first SPSP loss” has a variation pattern “90.07 seconds”, “90.072 seconds”, “90.72 seconds”, and “90.72 seconds” according to the random number range of the variation pattern random numbers. The change patterns are classified into “073 seconds” and “90.74 seconds”, and the variation patterns correspond to the production patterns “P1A loss”, “P1B loss”, “P1C loss”, and “P1X loss”, respectively. Although details will be described later, each effect pattern is an effect pattern that loses after developing to the first SPSP reach corresponding to one character (A, B, C, or X) in a non-time-saving state. .

  The production pattern type “2nd SPSP loss” is a variation pattern “90.081 seconds”, “90.08 seconds”, “90.083 seconds”, “90.084 seconds”, according to the random number range of the variation pattern random numbers, The variation patterns are classified into “90.085 seconds” and “90.86 seconds”, and the variation patterns are respectively the production patterns “P2AB loss”, “P2AC loss”, “P2AX loss”, “P2BC loss”, “P2BX loss”. , “P2CX Loss”. Although the details will be described later, each effect pattern has two characters (A and B, A and C, A and X, B and C, B and X, or C and X) in a non-time-short state, respectively. This is an effect pattern that loses after the second SPSP reach has been developed.

  The production pattern type “3rd SPSP loss” is changed to “90.091 seconds”, “90.092 seconds”, “90.093 seconds”, and “90.09 seconds” according to the random number range of the fluctuation pattern random numbers. Each variation pattern is classified and corresponds to the production patterns “P3ABC loss”, “P3ABX loss”, “P3ACX loss”, and “P3BCX loss”. Although the details will be described later, each effect pattern has three characters (A and B and C, A and B and X, A and C and X, or B and C and X) in a non-time-short state, respectively. This is an effect pattern that loses after developing to the third SPSP reach.

  The effect pattern type “fourth SPSP loss” uniquely corresponds to the effect pattern “P4ABCX loss”. This effect pattern is an effect pattern that loses after being developed into a fourth SPSP reach corresponding to four characters (A, B, C, and X) in a non-time-short state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the types of effect patterns (“per first SPSP / losing” to “per fourth SPSP / losing”) for executing the first SPSP reach to the fourth SPSP reach are based on the fluctuation pattern random numbers. The variation pattern is determined, and the production pattern is uniquely determined. In these effect patterns, a specific effect that is characteristic in the present embodiment is executed. Further, although the details of other types of effect patterns are not described in detail, the effect patterns may be uniquely determined based on the variation pattern random numbers, and other effect patterns may be determined based on the variation pattern random numbers. The type of effect pattern is determined, and the effect pattern that defines the details of the effect may be determined by the effect control unit 400.

  Information on the variation pattern determined in step S408 as described above (that is, it can be said that the execution time of the notification effect: the information about the type of the effect pattern of the notification effect) is set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S409.

  In step S409, the CPU 101 generates a notification effect start command including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process in step S407 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process in step S408, and sets the notification effect start command in the RAM 103. Here, the notification effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the notification effect by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, and the like. In addition, the setting information included in the notification effect start command includes information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery has been executed, and information on the jackpot symbol indicating the type of jackpot. Further, the CPU 101 sets a gaming state notification command indicating the current gaming state (for example, a probable variation gaming state) in the RAM 103. The notification effect start command and the gaming state notification command described above are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Further, when executing the process of step S409 following the process of step S404, the CPU 101 deletes the random number set of the second special symbol lottery read by the process of step S404 from the RAM 103 and stores it in the RAM 103. Update the hold count U2 to a value obtained by subtracting 1. Further, when executing the process of step S409 following the process of step S406, the CPU 101 deletes the random number set of the first special symbol lottery read by the process of step S406 from the RAM 103 and stores it in the RAM 103. Update the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S410.

  In step S410, the CPU 101 changes the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b based on the setting information included in the notification effect start command set in the process of step S409. Start displaying. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S411.

  In step S411, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time indicated by the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection processing in step S408 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in step S410. If the determination in step S411 is YES, the process proceeds to step S412. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 412, the CPU 101 sets a notification effect stop command (design confirmation command) instructing the end of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S413. Note that the notification effect stop command set in step S412 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S413, the CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b started in the process of step S410. When the special symbol variation display is terminated by the processing of step S413, the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol lottery is stopped and displayed for a predetermined fixed time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S414, the CPU 101 executes a stop process. Here, the stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart illustrating an example of the stop process in step S414 of FIG.

  First, in step S4141 in FIG. 20, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit determination process in step S407 in FIG. 14 has been won (that is, whether or not the big hit symbol information representing the type of big hit is stored in the RAM 103). . If the determination in step S4141 is YES, the process proceeds to step S4142, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S4144.

  In step S4142, the CPU 101 instructs the effect control unit 400 to start the big hit game effect, information indicating the type of the big hit game to be started (whether it is a big hit game effect based on the big hit AD), or the like. Is set in the RAM 103. Note that this opening command is displayed in step S9 of FIG. 10 after a predetermined fixed time (0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the stopping process of step S414 was started (after the process of step S413 was completed). It is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process, thereby starting the big hit game effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4143.

  In step S4143, the CPU 101 sets a gaming state. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the high-accuracy flag and the hourly flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF”, and sets the big hit game flag to “ON”. Here, the time reduction flag is set to “OFF” to control the gaming state in the non-time saving state and the non-electric support state, and when set to “ON”, the gaming state is in the time reduction state and the electric support state. The flag to be controlled is set to “OFF” as an initial setting, and is set to “ON” by the processing of Step S6253 and Step S6254 of FIG. 24 described later. The high-accuracy flag is a flag in which the gaming state is controlled in a low-probability state by being set to “OFF”, and the gaming state is controlled in a high-probability state by being set to “ON”. Is set to “OFF”, and is set to “ON” by the process in step S6252 of FIG. 24 described later. The big hit game flag is set to “ON” to indicate that a big hit game is in progress, and is set to “OFF” by the processing in step S624 in FIG. 22 described later to indicate the end of the big hit game. . In the process of step S4143, the above-described various flags have passed a predetermined fixed time (0.5 seconds) after the stop process of step S414 is started (after the process of step S413 is completed). Then it is set. Thereby, when the big hit game is started, the gaming state is controlled in the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4144.

  In step S4144, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-accuracy flag stored in the RAM 103 is “ON”. If the determination in step S4144 is YES, the process proceeds to step S4145, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S4148.

  In step S4145, the CPU 101 rewrites the value of S stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Here, S is the remaining number of executions (remaining number) of the special symbol lottery in which the game is controlled in the high probability state, and the value of S is “0”. (Ie, the game is controlled in a low probability state). The value of S is set to the specified number of times (“150” in the present embodiment) when the high-accuracy flag is set to “ON” by the processing in step S6252 of FIG. 24 described later. By the processing of this step S4145, it is shown that the number of remaining special symbol lotteries in which the special symbol lottery is executed once and the game is controlled in a highly accurate state is reduced by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4146.

  In step S4146, the CPU 101 controls whether or not the value of S stored in the RAM 103 (subtracted by the processing in step S4145) is “0”, that is, the current special symbol lottery is performed with high accuracy. It is determined whether it was the last special symbol lottery. If the determination in step S4146 is YES, the process proceeds to step S4147, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S4148.

  In step S4147, the CPU 101 sets a gaming state. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the high-accuracy flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF”. In the process of step S4147, the above-described high-accuracy flag has a predetermined fixed time (0.5 seconds) after the stop process of step S414 is started (after the process of step S413 is completed). When it has elapsed, it is set to “OFF”. Thereby, when the next special symbol lottery is started, the gaming state is controlled in a low probability state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4148.

  In step S4148, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the time reduction flag stored in the RAM 103 is “ON”. If the determination in step S4148 is YES, the process proceeds to step S4149. If the determination is NO, the in-stop process ends, and the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S4149, the CPU 101 rewrites the value of J stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Here, J is the remaining number of executions (remaining number) of the special symbol lottery in which the game is controlled in the time-saving state (electric support state), and that the value of J is “0” is no longer in the time-saving state ( This indicates that the game is not controlled in the electric support state (that is, the game is controlled in the non-time-saving state (non-electric support state)). The value of J is the specified number of times (“150” or “100” in the present embodiment) when the hourly flag is set to “ON” by the processing of step S6253 and step S6254 of FIG. Is set. By the processing of this step S4149, it is shown that the number of remaining special symbol lotteries in which the special symbol lottery is executed once and the game is controlled in the short-time state (electric support state) has decreased by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4150.

  In step S4150, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of J stored in the RAM 103 (subtracted by the processing in step S4149) is “0”, that is, the current special symbol lottery is in the short time state (electric support state). ) Is determined whether it was the last special symbol lottery controlled. If the determination in step S4150 is YES, the process proceeds to step S4151, and if this determination is NO, the in-stop process ends, and the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S4151, the CPU 101 sets a gaming state. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the time reduction flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF”. In the process of step S4151, the above-mentioned time reduction flag has passed the specified fixed time (0.5 seconds) after the stop process of step S414 is started (after the process of step S413 is completed). Then, “OFF” is set. Thereby, when the next special symbol lottery is started, the gaming state is controlled in the non-short-time state (non-electric support state), and the set variation pattern table is changed from the current table (HT2-1 or HT2-2). Switch to HT1-1 or HT1-2. Then, the stop process ends, and the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 14, in step S415, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a customer waiting command and a gaming state notification command indicating the current gaming state have already been transmitted in the process of step 416 (described later). . Here, the customer waiting command is the time when the specified fixed time (0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the processing in step S414 was started (in other words, the special symbol variation display was terminated in the processing in step S413). This is a command that is sent when there is no special symbol lottery pending at the time 0.5 seconds have passed since the notification effect that informs the lottery result of the special symbol lottery has not been executed (hereinafter referred to as customer waiting). This is a command for notifying that the status has been reached. If the determination in step S415 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 10, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S416.

  In step S <b> 416, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command and a gaming state notification command in the RAM 103. The customer waiting command and the gaming state notification command are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 in FIG. 10, and a predetermined stop effect (for example, an effect of displaying a decorative symbol stop) is started based on the customer waiting command. Is done. When a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) elapses after the stop effect described above is started, the customer waiting effect is started. Here, the customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect in which a video related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the image display unit 6, for example, a predetermined effect ( For example, the image display unit 6 displays a part of the reach effect). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
FIGS. 21-24 is an example of the detailed flowchart of the special winning a prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

  In step S <b> 602, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is a jackpot game opening effect. If the determination in step S602 is YES, the process proceeds to step S603, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S609.

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

  In step S <b> 604, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax of the big hit game, the operation patterns of the first big prize opening 23, the second big prize opening 51, and the V honey 52, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, the CPU 101 performs the first big winning port 23, the second big winning port 51, and the V-hanger 52 in the big hit game executed this time among the big hit games based on the big hits A to D described with reference to FIG. Are set, and the setting information is set in the RAM 103. By the processing of step S604, the total number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in the jackpot game, the set ending time that is the time for performing the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game, and the like are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S605.

  In step S <b> 605, the CPU 101 resets the number C of winning game balls to the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 51 stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S606.

  In step S <b> 606, the CPU 101 updates the round number R of the big hit game stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S607.

  In step S <b> 607, the CPU 101 starts opening control of the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 51. Specifically, when the value of R stored in the RAM 103 is not “4”, the first big prize opening / closing part 115 is controlled to start the opening control of the first big prize opening 23, When the value is “4” (that is, the V long round game or the V short round game), the second big prize opening / closing unit 118 is controlled to start the opening control of the second big prize opening 51. By this process, the round of the big hit game (round game) is started and the opening operation (one opening operation) of the first big winning port 23 or the second big winning port 51 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S <b> 608, the CPU 101 sets a round start notification command for notifying a round start (round game start) in the RAM 103. This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 10, and the round effect is started. The round start notification command includes information indicating the total number of rounds Rmax set in step S604 and information indicating the current number of rounds R updated by the process in step S606. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S609, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game interval. If the determination in step S609 is yes, the process proceeds to step S610. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S610, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set interval time during the jackpot game set in the process of step S604 has elapsed since the time when the first big winning opening 23 was closed at the end of the previous round during the jackpot game. Determine. If the determination in step S610 is YES, it is time to start the next round in the big hit game, so the process moves to step S605. If this determination is NO, the process moves to step S613.

  In step S <b> 611, the CPU 101 determines whether the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing the jackpot game ending effect based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S611 is YES, the process proceeds to step S623 in FIG. 20, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S612.

  In step S612, the CPU 101 executes a V region opening / closing process. Here, the V region opening / closing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the V region opening / closing process in step S612 of FIG.

  First, in step S6121 in FIG. 23, the CPU 101 determines a specified time (in FIG. 6) from when the second big prize opening 51 is opened in step S607 until the V area 53 set in the process in step S604 is opened. It is determined whether or not 3 seconds shown) has elapsed. If the determination in step S6121 is YES, the process proceeds to step S6122, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S6123.

  In step S6122, the CPU 101 controls the V region opening / closing unit 120 to start the V region 53 opening control. By this process (in the case of a consecutive big hit), the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 51 passes through the V region 53. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S6123.

  In step S6123, the CPU 101 starts a predetermined time (from 8 seconds or 1 second shown in FIG. 6) until the V region 53 set in the process of step S604 is closed after the start of the V region 53 opening control in step S6122. ) Has passed. If the determination in step S6123 is YES, the process moves to step S6124. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S6125.

  In step S 6124, the CPU 101 controls the V area opening / closing unit 120 to close the V area 53. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S6125.

  In step S6125, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the V area 53 in accordance with a detection signal from the V area switch 119. If the determination in step S6125 is YES, the process proceeds to step S6126. If the determination is NO, the V region opening / closing process ends, and the process proceeds to step S613 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 6126, the CPU 101 determines that the game ball has passed through the V region 53 and sets a V region passing command for notifying the effect control unit 400 that the game ball has passed through the V region 53 in the RAM 103. . Thereafter, the V region opening / closing process ends, and the process proceeds to step S613 in FIG. Note that the V region passing command set in step S6126 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  The description returns to FIG. 21. In step S613, the CPU 101 determines whether the first grand prize port 23 or the second big prize port 51 is based on the output signal from the first big prize port switch 114 or the second big prize port switch 117. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won. If the determination in step S613 is YES, the process moves to step S614. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S615.

  In step S <b> 614, the CPU 101 determines that a winning of a game ball to the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 51 has been detected, and adds 1 to the number C of winning game balls stored in the RAM 103. Update to the specified value. The process of step S614 is executed each time a game ball wins the first grand prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 51, so that the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening is made during one round. The total number of game balls won in 51 (winning number C) is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. In addition, the CPU 101 sets a winning command in the RAM 103 for notifying the effect control unit 400 that a game ball has won the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 51. The winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 in FIG. 10, so that the effect control unit 400 can play the game ball in the first grand prize port 23 or the second big prize port in one round. Each time 51 is won, the number C of winnings (that is, the number of winnings in one round) is notified, and based on the notification information, the winning process instruction in step S126 of FIG. 27 is executed. Will be. In addition, the winning of the game ball to the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 51 is valid (that is, a normal winning) during the big winning opening effective period provided immediately after the round. The winning command described above is transmitted when a winning of a game ball is detected during the period considered to be valid. Further, in the prize ball processing in step S8 of FIG. 10, the payout of prize balls is controlled based on the winning of the game balls detected during the period considered to be valid. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S615.

  In step S615, the CPU 101 determines based on the information stored in the RAM 103 whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing the round effect of the big hit game. If the determination in step S615 is YES, the process proceeds to step S616, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S616, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a specified opening control time has elapsed since the opening control of the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 51 was started in the process of step S607. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening control time of 29.5 seconds has elapsed for the first big prize opening 23 and the second big prize opening 51 in the case of continuous big hit. On the other hand, in the case of a single big hit, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening control time of 29.5 seconds has elapsed for the first big prize opening 23, and for the second big prize opening 51, it is 0. It is determined whether or not the opening control time for 1 second has elapsed. If the determination in step S616 is YES, the process moves to step S618. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S617.

  In step S617, the CPU 101 determines that the number C of game balls won in the current round is the upper limit game ball number Cmax that defines the timing at which the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 51 is closed (in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not “10”). If the determination in step S617 is YES, the process proceeds to step S618. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S618, if the first big prize opening 23 is open, the CPU 101 controls the first big prize opening opening / closing unit 115 to perform the opening control of the first big prize opening 23 started in step S607. On the other hand, if the second big prize opening 51 is opened, the second big prize opening / closing part 118 is controlled to complete the opening control of the second big prize opening 51 started in step S607. . That is, the big prize opening opened in step S607 is closed and the current round is ended. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S619.

  In step S619, the CPU 101 sets a round end notification command for notifying the end of round (round game end) in the RAM 103. This round end notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. 10 to notify that the current round has ended. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S620.

  In step S620, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax of the big hit game set in the process of step S604. If the determination in step S620 is YES, the process proceeds to step S621 in FIG. 22, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S621 in FIG. 22, the CPU 101 resets the number of rounds R stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S622.

  In step S622, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, an ending command that instructs the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) in FIG. As the ending command, a command corresponding to the jackpot symbol and the game state controlled after the jackpot game is transmitted is transmitted, and the effect control unit 400 is based on the ending command after the ending effect is ended (the jackpot game effect is ended). Control the production of (after). Specifically, if the ending command corresponds to the big hit symbol indicating the big hit (for example, big hit A, big hit C, big hit D shown in FIG. 5) controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the big hit game, the big hit game ends. An ending command indicating that the game will be controlled to the probability change game state is transmitted later, and the effect control unit 400 executes the effect in the effect mode indicating the probability change game state after the end of the big hit game effect based on the ending command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S623.

  In step S623, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S604 in FIG. 21 has elapsed since the ending command was set in the RAM 103 in step S622. If the determination in step S623 is YES, the process proceeds to step S624. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S613 in FIG.

  In step S624, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot game being executed. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the RAM 103 to OFF and ends the jackpot game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S625.

  In step S625, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process. Here, with reference to FIG. 24, this gaming state setting process will be described. FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the gaming state setting process in step S625 of FIG.

  First, in step S6251 in FIG. 24, the CPU 101 determines whether or not one or more game balls have passed through the V region 53 in step S6125 in FIG. 23 in the current big hit game. If the determination in step S6251 is YES, the process proceeds to step S6252, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S6254.

  In step S6252, the CPU 101 sets the high-accuracy flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON”, and sets the value of S stored in the RAM 103 to “150”. As described above, S indicates the remaining number of special symbol lotteries in which the game is controlled in a highly reliable state. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S6253.

In step S6253, the CPU 101 sets the time reduction flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON”, and sets the value of J stored in the RAM 103 to “150”. As described above, J indicates the remaining number of special symbol lotteries in which the game is controlled in the short-time state (electric support state). Then, the game state setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG. In addition,
In the V long round game, the game ball can pass through the V region 53, and in the V short round game, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the V region 53. Therefore, the game ball passes through the V region 53 (that is, step S6251). Is determined as YES in principle) when the V-long round game is executed and is a consecutive jackpot. However, as an exception, if the game ball has passed the V region 53 (V winning) in the single big hit where the V short round game is executed, it is determined YES in Step S6251, and therefore Steps S6252 and S6253 are performed. This process is executed not only when a V win is awarded for a consecutive big hit, but also when an exceptional V win is awarded for a single big hit. For this reason, when the V win is exceptional in a single big hit, the game is controlled in a probable game state after the big hit game.

  In step S 6254, the CPU 101 sets the time reduction flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON”, and sets the value of J stored in the RAM 103 to “100”. Then, the game state setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  As described above, when the game ball passes the V region 53 (YES in step S6251), the game state after the big hit game is set to the probability variation game state up to the 150th rotation (until the special symbol lottery is executed 150 times). (Steps S6252 and S6253). On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the V region 53 (NO in step S6251), the game state after the big hit game is controlled in the short-time game state up to the 100th rotation (step S6254). In the present embodiment, when the game ball does not pass through the V region 53 (V winning), it is controlled in the short game state of the same short time (100 times) both in the case of continuous big hit and single big hit. However, if the V is not won at the time of the consecutive big hit, the game is controlled in the short time game state of a shorter number of times (for example, 150 times) than when the V is not won at the single big hit. It may be a thing. This is due to the following reason. That is, in the continuous big hit, as described above, since the V long round game in which the game ball can pass through the V region 53 is executed, the game is usually controlled in the probability variation game state after the big hit game. For this reason, if an advantageous game state (probability game state) cannot be acquired because the game ball does not pass through the V region 53, it is impossible to receive the benefits that should have been originally acquired. Therefore, in such a case, by executing the V short round game, the number of time reductions is given more than the single big hit where it is difficult to control the game in the probability variation gaming state after the big hit game, Some relief may be taken.

  Above, description of the process of the main control part 100 demonstrated using FIGS. 7-24 is complete | finished.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control unit]
25 to 48 are flowcharts showing an example of timer interruption processing performed by the effect control unit 400, or a diagram for supplementary explanation thereof. Below, the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 is demonstrated with reference to FIGS. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 25 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 400 is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 402.

  First, in step S11 of FIG. 25, the CPU 401 receives various commands output by the output process of step S9 of FIG. 10 from the main control unit 100, and sets and sets the effect content according to the received command. A command reception process for setting various commands in the RAM 403 to instruct the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute the effect of the effect content is executed. The command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27.

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

  Note that each time the timer interrupt process described above is executed, the CPU 401 performs a random number update process for updating various effect random numbers used for the effect. Also in this random number update process, a loop counter is typically used as in the random number update process in step S1 of FIG. 10, and the count value (updated random number value) is set to the maximum value (for example, 99). After reaching, it returns to 0 (that is, circulates) again. Also, in this random number update process, each effect random number counter updates the initial value (the value that is the starting point of circulation) at random once it circulates. As a result, the counter value (count value) can be prevented from synchronizing between these effect random numbers.

[Command reception processing]
26 and 27 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. The command reception process in step S11 in FIG. 25 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S111 in FIG. 26, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 sends a hold number increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command; see steps S206 and S212 in FIG. 13) from the main control unit 100. Is received. If the determination in step S111 is YES, the process proceeds to step S112. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S112, the CPU 401 performs a prefetch notice effect setting process. Specifically, first, when the CPU 401 receives the first reservation number increase command, the CPU 401 causes the RAM 403 to accumulate and store one piece of data (holding data) indicating the holding of the first special symbol lottery in chronological order. When the second hold number increase command is received, the RAM 403 stores one piece of data (hold data) indicating the hold of the second special symbol lottery in time series order. At that time, the CPU 401 extracts pre-determination information included in the pending number increase command, includes it in the above-described pending data, and stores it in the RAM 403. In the non-time-saving state, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize at the second start port 22, so it is recommended that the player launch a game ball aiming for a win at the first start port 21. Accordingly, in principle, the first special symbol lottery is suspended in the non-time-short state, so that the pre-reading notice effect setting process is executed based on the prior determination information included in the first retention number increase command. On the other hand, in the short-time state, it is easy to win a game ball at the second starting port 22, and the profit degree when winning the second special symbol lottery is more than the profit degree when winning the first special symbol lottery. Therefore, the player is encouraged to launch a game ball aiming to win the second starting port 22. Therefore, in principle, the second special symbol lottery is suspended in the short-time state, and therefore the pre-reading notice effect setting process is executed based on the prior determination information included in the second retention number increase command. Here, the details of this prefetch notice effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the prefetching notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 28, the prefetching notice effect setting process is executed based on the first hold number increase command in the non-short-time state, and the prefetching is performed based on the second hold number increase command in the time-short state. A notice effect setting process is executed.

[Pre-reading notice effect setting process]
With reference to FIG. 28, the pre-reading notice effect setting process by the effect control unit 400 will be described. FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the prefetch notice effect setting process in step S112 of FIG.

  In step S1121, the CPU 401 stores the hold data (hereinafter referred to as winning hold) stored based on the hold number increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) received by the process of step S111 in FIG. It is determined by lottery or the like whether or not to execute the hold change notice based on pre-determination information included in the data or simply a prize hold). For example, the CPU 401 determines that the prior determination information indicates “big hit”, “losing” and “reach effect” (reach effect), or “losing” and “reach effect”. In each of the cases indicating “None” (no reach reach), a pre-read random number is acquired, and when the pre-read random number matches a predetermined pre-read winning value, it is determined to execute the hold change notice. In the present embodiment, the CPU 401 determines that the variation pattern included in the prior determination information is an effect pattern including an execution of a specific effect (effect pattern shown in FIG. 19; hereinafter, referred to as a specific effect pattern). Decides to execute a pending change notice. That is, when a specific effect is executed, a hold change notice is executed in advance to increase the expectation for the specific effect. If the determination in step S1121 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1122, and if this determination is NO, the prefetch notice effect setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. In the following, a winning hold determined to execute the pre-reading notice may be referred to as a change target hold.

  In step S1122, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern included in the prior determination information is the specific effect pattern. Hereinafter, the specific effect pattern will be described.

[Specific production pattern]
With reference to FIG. 29, the details of the specific effect pattern described above will be described. In addition, the specific effect pattern in this embodiment is an effect pattern classified into the type of effect pattern ("per 1st SPSP / losing" to "per 4th SPSP / losing") for executing the first SPSP reach to the fourth SPSP reach. (Refer to FIG. 19) The specific effect is, for example, a dedicated concentration effect that suggests which character will eventually be collected among a plurality of characters related to the theme of the gaming machine. This is a characteristic effect that suggests the type of SPSP reach effect that develops later. For this reason, the specific effect pattern corresponds to a combination of characters that finally gather. In this embodiment, before the specific effect is started, at least one character appears, and it is suggested how many characters will eventually gather by executing the specific effect. The determination of whether the character is to appear before or after the start of the production will be described later with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, the specific effect pattern is associated with a combination of different characters in the non-short-time state and the short-time state. This will be specifically described below. FIG. 29 (1) shows the correspondence between the specific effect pattern in the non-time-short state and the combination of characters to be collected, and FIG. 29 (2) shows the specific effect pattern in the time-short state and the combination of characters to be collected. The correspondence relationship is shown.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 29, in the non-time-short state, the effect pattern “per P4ABCX / losing” finally executes a specific effect in which four characters A, B, C, and X are gathered. This is an effect pattern that develops into a fourth SPSP reach where the character of No. 1 fights the enemy character.

  In non-time-saving state, the production patterns “per P3ABC / Lose”, “per P3ABX / Lose”, “per P3ACX / Lose”, and “Lose Per P3BCX” finally execute a specific effect where three characters gather. This is an effect pattern that develops into a third SPSP reach where these characters fight against enemy characters. For example, in the effect pattern “per P3ABC / losing”, a specific effect in which three characters A, B, and C are gathered is executed. .

  In the non-short-time state, the production patterns “per P2AB / losing”, “per P2AC / losing”, “per P2AX / losing”, “per missing P2BC / losing”, “per missing P2BX / losing”, and “per missing P2CX” This is a production pattern that develops into a second SPSP reach where two characters finally gather together, and these characters fight against enemy characters. For example, in the production pattern “per P2AB / losing”, two characters A specific effect where A and B gather together is executed.

  In the non-time-short state, the production patterns “per P1A / losing”, “per P1B / losing”, “per P1C / losing”, and “per missing P1X / losing” are finally executed by one character. This is an effect pattern that develops into the first SPSP reach where this character fights against enemy characters. For example, in the effect pattern “per P1A / losing”, a specific effect in which one character A gathers is executed. As described above, in this embodiment, since at least one character appears before the specific effect is started, in these effect patterns, one character is displayed before the specific effect is started. Will appear, and no additional characters will be gathered for specific effects.

  As described above, the jackpot reliability increases in the order of “first SPSP reach effect”, “second SPSP reach effect”, “third SPSP reach effect”, and “fourth SPSP reach effect”. The greater the number of characters gathered, the higher the reliability of the jackpot. In other embodiments, the reliability of the jackpot may be different depending on the type of characters to be gathered, as well as the number of characters to be gathered, and the combination of characters to gather suggests the reliability of the jackpot Instead (for example, any combination of characters has the same reliability), it may simply indicate the type of SPSP reach production that develops.

  As shown in (2) of FIG. 29, in the short-time state, in any specific performance pattern ("per P1X / losing" to "per P4ABCX / losing"), the four characters A, B, A specific effect in which C and X gather together is executed, and an effect that develops into a fourth SPSP reach where these characters fight against enemy characters is executed. That is, in the non-time-short state, when a variation pattern (see FIG. 19) corresponding to “per 1st SPSP / losing” to “per 4th SPSP / losing” in which the specific effect is executed is determined in any case, 4 It will develop into a fourth SPSP reach where human characters fight against enemy characters. In the short-time state, it is not always necessary to execute an effect that develops to the same fourth SPSP reach after the specific effect in all the variation patterns corresponding to “per first SPSP / lose” to “per fourth SPSP / lose”. For example, when the variation pattern corresponding to “per first SPSP / losing” is determined, the specific effect may not be executed, and another special effect for time reduction may be executed.

  As described above, in step S1122 of FIG. 28, for example, when the variation pattern (variation time) included in the pre-determination information is “90.05 seconds”, the CPU 401 is the specific effect pattern (per effect pattern P4ABCX). Is determined (determined as YES), and when the variation pattern is “40.01 seconds”, it is determined that it is not a specific effect pattern (determined as NO). If the determination in step S1122 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1123, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1126.

  In step S1123, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the specific effect pattern is an effect pattern in which a specific character (specifically, character X) is gathered. Although details will become clear from the following description, in this embodiment, the specific character (character X) has a different role from the other characters A, B, and C, and the character X appears. The display mode (color) of the digestion pending image (digestion pending image KI shown in FIG. 56) indicating that the change target suspension is digested and being digested (that is, the corresponding special symbol is being changed) is changed. It also has the aspect of letting For this reason, it is determined by the process of step S1123 whether or not the appearance of a specific character (character X) is included. If the determination in step S1123 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1124, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1127.

  In step S <b> 1124, the CPU 401 executes, for example, a predetermined lottery to determine whether the specific character (character X) appears before the start of the specific effect (concentration effect) or after the start of the specific effect. , Which one is determined. In this process, when the time is short, the CPU 401 determines that the timing at which the specific character (character X) appears is before the start of the specific effect. This is because, as described above, in the time-saving state, a specific effect where four characters A, B, C, and X are finally gathered is executed in any specific effect pattern. This is because it is determined that all four characters appear before the start of the specific performance (see FIG. 46 described later). If the determination in step S1124 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1125, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1128.

  In step S1125, the CPU 401 sets the pre-start change flag associated with the change target hold to ON. Here, the pre-start change flag is a flag stored in the RAM 403 in association with the special symbol lottery hold. When the pre-start change flag is ON, the pre-start change flag is ON. In the change display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold, when the character is digested, the specific character (character X) appears before the specific effect is executed, and the hold change that changes the display mode of the digested hold image A notice is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1127.

  In step S1126, the CPU 401 determines the final display mode of the hold image indicating the change target hold when the hold change notice is executed based on the normal table THA, and then the process proceeds to step S1129. The final display mode in the present embodiment is the final display mode of the pending digest image indicating that the change target reserve is digested and is being digested in the special symbol variation display corresponding to the change target reserve. That means. Further, in this embodiment, the display mode of the hold image when the hold change notice is executed is a spherical hold ball, and this display mode is inherited as the hold image during digestion, and the color of the hold ball changes. By doing so, the reliability of the jackpot is suggested. However, this digestion-holding image changes its shape from a holding ball to a button-type holding image (button holding) in accordance with the start of the specific effect and the effect button 37 being pressed, depending on the color of the image. It suggests the same degree of reliability as a holding ball. Since the reliability does not change depending on the shape of the pending digested image, the shape of the digested pending image will not be described below unless otherwise specified.

[Normal table]
Here, the normal table THA will be described with reference to FIG. In the normal table THA shown in FIG. 30, “blue”, “green”, “purple”, “red” are displayed as the final display mode (specifically, the color of the reserved ball) according to the type of the production pattern of the prior determination information. ”And“ Rainbow ”are determined for each lottery ratio, and each final display mode is determined based on the lottery ratio. Note that the normal table THA is referred to when the variation pattern included in the pre-determination information does not correspond to the specific effect pattern, and therefore, the effect pattern type does not execute the first SPSP reach to the fourth SPSP reach. The pattern type is specified. As an example, when the type of the production pattern indicates “per SP”, “blue” is determined as a final display mode with a lottery ratio of 10%, and “green” is determined with a lottery ratio of 20%. “Purple” is determined with a lottery ratio of 25%, “Red” is determined with a lottery ratio of 44%, and “Rainbow” is determined with a lottery ratio of 1%. As can be seen from FIG. 30, “rainbow” is determined only when the effect pattern type is “winning” and cannot be determined when the effect pattern type is “lost”. . For this reason, whenever “rainbow” is determined as the final display mode, “big hit” always occurs. In addition, when comparing the types of performance patterns, “blue” is the most easily determined in the type of performance pattern in which the “reach effect” with a low jackpot reliability is executed, and the “SP reach effect” with the medium level of jackpot reliability. “Green” or “Purple” is the most easily determined in the type of effect pattern that is executed, and “Red” is the most determined in the type of effect pattern in which “Normal SPSP reach effect” with high hit reliability is executed. It is easy to be done. For this reason, in this embodiment, it is suggested that the reliability of the jackpot increases in the order of “blue”, “green”, “purple”, and “red”, and “rainbow” indicates that the jackpot is confirmed. That is, in the present embodiment, the reliability of the final display mode shown in FIG. 30 increases as it goes to the right. In the following, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the higher the reliability, the higher the level, and the final display mode is classified into stages 1 to 5 in order from the left (for example, “blue” is classified into stage 1). , "Rainbow" is classified into stage 5).

  Returning to FIG. 28, in step S <b> 1127, the CPU 401 determines, based on the special table THB, a pre-specific hold state of the hold image indicating the change target hold when the hold change notice is executed, and then performs processing. Moves to step S1129. Note that the pre-specific effect hold mode in the present embodiment is the start of the specific effect of the pending digest image indicating that the change target hold is digested and is being digested in the change display of the special symbol corresponding to the change target hold. This refers to the display mode before being performed.

[Special table]
Here, the special table THB will be described with reference to FIG. In the special table THB shown in FIG. 31, “blue”, “green”, “purple”, “holding sphere before specific effect” (specifically, the color of the reserved ball), according to the type of effect pattern of the prior determination information, A lottery ratio for determining each of “red” and “rainbow” is defined, and each final display mode is determined based on the lottery ratio. Note that the special table THB is referred to when the variation pattern included in the pre-determination information corresponds to the specific effect pattern, so that the effect pattern types include the first SPSP reach to the fourth SPSP reach. The pattern type is specified. As an example, when the type of effect pattern indicates “per third SPSP”, “blue” is determined with a 5% lottery ratio and “green” is determined with a 10% lottery ratio. “Purple” is determined with a lottery ratio of 10%, and “Red” is determined with a lottery ratio of 75%. Note that, as described with reference to FIG. 30, also in FIG. 31, the big hit reliability increases in the order of “blue”, “green”, “purple”, and “red”. Further, in the present embodiment, “rainbow” is not determined in the special table THB, so that the big hit determination is not suggested when the specific effect is executed. This is to increase interest in the specific effect by not confirming the jackpot when the specific effect is executed. In other embodiments, the “rainbow” may be determined even in the special table THB. Good.

  The description returns to FIG. 28. In step S1128, the CPU 401 determines a pre-specification hold mode of the hold image indicating the change target hold when the hold change notice is executed based on the restriction table THC, and then performs the processing. Moves to step S1129.

[Restriction table]
Here, the restriction table THC will be described with reference to FIG. In the restriction table THC shown in FIG. 32, “blue”, “green”, “purple”, “pending sphere before specific effect” (specifically, the color of the reserved ball), according to the type of effect pattern of the prior determination information, A lottery ratio for determining each of “red” and “rainbow” is defined, and each final display mode is determined based on the lottery ratio. The restriction table THC is referred to when the variation pattern included in the pre-determination information corresponds to the specific effect pattern. Therefore, the effect pattern types include the first SPSP reach to the fourth SPSP reach. The pattern type is specified. As an example, when the type of effect pattern indicates “per third SPSP”, “blue” is determined with a 5% lottery ratio and “green” is determined with a 10% lottery ratio. Then, “purple” is determined with a draw ratio of 85%. As described with reference to FIG. 30, also in FIG. 32, the big hit reliability increases in the order of “blue”, “green”, “purple”, and “red”. Further, as can be seen from FIG. 32, in the restriction table THC, unlike the special table THB, “red” is not determined in addition to “rainbow” as the pre-specific effect holding mode, for the following reason.

  As can be seen from the flowchart of FIG. 28, the special table THB is referred to when the specific character (character X) appears before or after the start of the specific performance, whereas the restriction table THC , Is referred to when a specific character (character X) appears after the start of a specific performance. As described above, in the present embodiment, this specific character (character X) is a character that changes the color of the digestion pending image, and in this embodiment, there is no decline in the pending change (low reliability). Therefore, when a specific character appears, the color of the digestion pending image is promoted by one step. For this reason, when “red” is determined as the pre-specific effect holding mode when the character X appears after the start of the specific effect, the character X is promoted to “rainbow” when the specific effect starts and the character X appears. In this case, it is difficult to raise interest in the specific performance. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when a specific character (character X) appears after the start of the specific effect, the big hit is determined even if the color of the pending digested image is promoted by one step when the character X appears. In order not to become a “rainbow”, a restriction table THC in which a restriction is imposed on the display mode (color) determined as the pre-specific effect hold mode is referred to.

  Returning to FIG. 28, in step S <b> 1129, the CPU 401 changes the display mode of the hold image in accordance with the final display mode or the pre-specification hold mode determined in steps S <b> 1126 to S <b> 1128 and the current hold number. One of the change scenarios is determined by lottery, for example, and the process proceeds to step S1130.

[Change scenario]
Here, the change scenario will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 35. The change scenario indicates that the display mode to be changed when the hold image indicating the change target hold moves along with the end of the change display of the special symbol, and that the change target hold is digested and is being digested. It is a scenario which prescribes | regulates the display mode of the pending | holding image during digestion. 33 to 35 show an example of a change scenario when the number of holds is four (that is, the change target hold is the fourth hold). FIG. 33 shows the final display based on the normal table THA. FIG. 34 shows an example of a change scenario when the mode is determined to be “red”. FIG. 34 shows that the pre-specific effect holding mode is determined to be “red” based on the special table THB when the pre-start change flag is ON. FIG. 35 shows an example of a change scenario when the pre-start change flag is OFF, based on the special table THB, or based on the restriction table THC, and the pre-specific effect holding mode is determined to be “purple”. An example of a change scenario in the case of being made is shown.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 to 35, when the change target hold is the fourth hold, when the hold occurs (when the game ball is won), the hold image indicating the change target hold is the fourth hold. Each time the display of the special symbol corresponding to the hold that has already been stored is finished, the display position is changed to the third hold position. It is changed to the holding position, the second holding position, and the first holding position, and then displayed as a holding image during digestion when the change target hold is digested. And a change scenario prescribes | regulates the display mode of the hold image when it moves to each hold position (when it displays), and the display mode of the digestion hold image.

  In the example shown in FIG. 33, since the final display mode is “red”, the final display mode of the digestion pending image is set to “red”, but the display of the pending image from the fourth holding position to the first holding position is performed. As an aspect, a plurality of change scenarios are defined. In each change scenario, the display mode at each hold position is defined so that the reliability suggested by the display mode of the hold image (and the digestion hold image) does not become low (so-called so as not to fall). A scenario is set. The change scenarios “HA4-1” to “HA4-6” shown in FIG. 33 are examples thereof, and when the change scenario “HA4-1” is set, the hold image is changed from the fourth hold position to the first hold position. A scenario that changes from “blue” → “green” → “purple” → “red” → “red” before moving and being displayed as a pending digested image is assembled. In addition, when the change scenario “HA4-2” is set, the hold image moves from the fourth hold position to the first hold position, and is displayed as “during hold image” “blue” → “blue” → A scenario that changes from “green” → “purple” → “red” is assembled, and unlike the change scenario “HA4-1”, the display mode changes when displayed as a pending digest image. ("Purple" → "red"). The change scenario “HA4-3” shows an example in which the display mode is promoted by two or more levels (“blue” → “purple”) when the display position of the hold image moves, and the change scenario “HA4” -4 "shows an example in which the display mode is promoted by two or more stages (" green "→" red ") when displayed as a digestion pending image, and the change scenarios" HA4-5 "," HA4 " “-6” indicates that when a hold occurs (when a game ball is won), the display mode of the hold image indicating the change target hold remains the default display mode (“white”), and the display position of the hold image remains unchanged. Shows an example in which the display mode changes when moving (that is, the timing of the first pending change is delayed).

  Note that FIG. 33 does not describe the case where the final display mode is “blue”, “green”, “purple”, or “rainbow”. A change scenario is defined that is set to the color of the display mode and that defines the display mode at each holding position so as not to fall.

  In the example shown in FIG. 34, since the reservation mode before the specific effect is “red”, the final display mode of the pending digest image before the specific effect is started is set to “red”. As a display mode of the hold image at the first hold position, a plurality of change scenarios are defined. However, FIG. 34 shows a change scenario that is set when the pre-start change flag is ON (that is, when a specific character appears and changes the display mode of the digestion pending image before the specific effect is executed). Therefore, in each change scenario, the display mode changes when being displayed as a pending digest image. The change scenarios “HB4-2” to “HB4-6” shown in FIG. 34 are examples thereof, but as in the case described above with reference to FIG. A scenario that defines the display mode at each holding position or the like is set so that the reliability suggested by the display mode of (image) does not become low (so that there is no so-called fall). However, unlike the change scenario shown in FIG. 33, the change scenario shown in FIG. 34 changes its display mode when displayed as a digestion-pending image, so that the change scenario “HA4-1” There is no change scenario in which the display mode does not change between the display mode at the first holding position and the display mode of the digestion pending image.

  Note that FIG. 34 does not describe the case where the pre-specific effect hold mode is “blue”, “green”, or “purple”, but in this case as well, the display mode of the digested hold image is the same as before the specific effect. A change scenario that defines the display mode at each hold position or the like is defined so that the display mode changes when the color is set to the color of the hold mode, does not fall, and is displayed as a pending hold image.

  In the example shown in FIG. 35, since the reservation mode before the specific effect is “purple”, the final display mode of the pending digest image before the specific effect is started is set to “purple”. As a display mode of the hold image at the first hold position, a plurality of change scenarios are defined. Note that FIG. 35 is a change scenario that is set when the pre-start change flag is OFF (that is, when a specific character appears or a specific character does not appear after a specific performance is executed). There may be a change scenario in which the display mode does not change when displayed as a pending image during digestion (see change scenario “HC4-1”). The change scenarios “HC4-1” to “HC4-6” shown in FIG. 35 are examples thereof. As in the case described above with reference to FIG. A scenario that defines the display mode at each holding position or the like is set so that the reliability suggested by the display mode of (image) does not become low (so that there is no so-called fall).

  Note that FIG. 35 does not describe the case where the pre-specific effect hold mode is “blue”, “green”, or “red”. A change scenario is set that is set to the color of the holding mode and that defines the display mode at each holding position or the like so as not to fall. However, when the pre-specific effect hold mode is determined based on the restriction table THC, the change scenario when the pre-specific effect hold mode is “red” is not defined (see FIG. 32).

  In addition, in FIG. 33-FIG. 35, although the case where the number of pending | holdings was four was demonstrated, when the number of pending | holdings is three, the rule of the display mode in a 4th pending | holding position is omitted, Omitting the definition of the display mode at the fourth hold position and the third hold position, and when the number of holds is 1, omits the definition of the display mode at the fourth hold position, the third hold position, and the second hold position. You can think about it in the same way.

  Returning to FIG. 28, in step S <b> 1130, as an initial display mode of the hold image indicating the change target hold, the CPU 401 sets the hold when the change target hold occurs as defined in the change scenario determined in step S <b> 1129. A display mode (for example, “blue” in the case of the change scenario “HA4-1” shown in FIG. 33) corresponding to the display position (the fourth holding position in the case of the fourth holding) is determined. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1131.

  In step S1131, the CPU 401 stores the change scenario determined in step S1129 in the RAM 403 in association with the change target hold. Thereafter, the pre-reading notice effect setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

  In the above-described prefetch notice effect setting process, the final display mode or the pre-specific effect hold mode is determined in steps S1126 to S1128, and the change scenario is determined in step S1129 based on the determined mode. The change scenario including the final display mode or the reserved mode before the specific effect may be drawn at once and determined based on the type of the effect pattern indicated by the prior determination information and the number of reservations.

  Returning to FIG. 26, in step S113, the CPU 401 indicates the received hold number increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) and the change target hold set in the process of step S112. Based on the initial display mode of the reserved image, the image sound control unit 500 is instructed, and the image display unit 6 is additionally displayed with the reserved image indicating the change target hold of the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, etc. I do. Note that the instruction to display the hold image to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect start command and the gaming state notification command set in step S409 of FIG. 14 have been received. If the determination in step S114 is YES, the process proceeds to step S115, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S115, the CPU 401 sets the effect content of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like according to the notification effect start command received in the process of step S114, and executes the notification effect of the set content. A notification effect setting process for instructing and starting 500 or the like is performed. Here, the notification effect (variation effect) is an effect that is executed in the image display unit 6 or the like according to the variation display of the special symbol and suggests the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the decorative symbol is variably displayed. This is an effect in which the result of the special symbol lottery is notified when the decorative symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Here, the details of the notification effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

[Notification effect setting processing]
With reference to FIG. 36, the notification effect setting process by the effect control unit 400 will be described. FIG. 36 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the notification effect setting process in step S115 of FIG.

  First, in step S1151, the CPU 401 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the current notification effect based on the setting information included in the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15 to 19, an effect pattern (or type of effect pattern) is defined in association with the change pattern (special symbol change time) indicated by the setting information. When the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “90.05 seconds”, the specific effect pattern “per P4ABCX” is determined, and when the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “40.01 seconds”, the SP reach has been developed. The effect pattern type “per SP” for notifying the big hit later is determined. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1152.

  In step S1152, the CPU 401 executes a hold change determination process for determining the change contents of the display mode of the hold image (or the digestion hold image) based on the hold change notice set by the prefetch notice effect setting process shown in FIG. Here, details of the hold change determination processing will be described with reference to FIG.

[Hold change determination process]
With reference to FIG. 37, the hold change determination process by the effect control unit 400 will be described. FIG. 37 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the pending change determination process in step S1152 of FIG. 37, the special symbol lottery stored in the current RAM 403 is received when the notification effect start command is received in step S114 of FIG. Processing is performed to determine the content to change the display mode of the hold image indicating the hold or the display mode of the hold image being digested and indicating that the hold is being digested (during special symbol variation display). Further, the pending change of the content determined at the start of the variation of the special symbol is executed during the variation display of the special symbol.

  First, in step S521, the CPU 401 holds the change scenario stored in the special symbol lottery hold stored in the RAM 403 at the start of the change of the special symbol in the process of step S1131 in FIG. Whether or not (hold) is included is determined. If the determination in step S521 is YES, the process proceeds to step S522, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S523.

  In step S522, the CPU 401 refers to the change scenario stored in association with the change target hold in step S1131 of FIG. 28, and sets the display mode (color) corresponding to the current hold position of the change target hold. For example, the CPU 401 stores “HA4-2” (see FIG. 33) as the change scenario, and when the change target hold position is the second hold position, the change target hold display mode is set to “green”. Set to change. Thereafter, the pending change determination process ends, and the process moves to step S1153 in FIG.

  In step S523, the CPU 401 determines whether the current special symbol variation display executed based on the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. Judgment is made or not. If the determination in step S523 is YES, the process proceeds to step S524. If this determination is NO, the hold change determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S1153 in FIG.

  In step S524, the CPU 401 refers to the change scenario stored in association with the change target hold in step S1131 of FIG. 28, and the change target hold is digested and is being digested (during special symbol variation display). As the display mode of the pending digested image indicating “”, the final display mode or the pre-specific effect reserved mode (color) is set. For example, when “HB4-2” (see FIG. 34) is stored as the change scenario, the CPU 401 changes the display mode of the digestion-pending image to the pre-specific-effects holding mode (“red”). Set. When the final display mode is stored as the change scenario, the display mode of the digestion pending image changes to the final display mode while the special symbol variation display corresponding to the change target hold is executed. On the other hand, when the pre-specific effect hold mode is set as the change scenario, the display mode of the digested hold image before the specific effect is started in the special symbol variation display corresponding to the change target hold Is set to change to the pre-specific-effect hold mode. Thereafter, the pending change determination process ends, and the process moves to step S1153 in FIG.

  In step S1153 of FIG. 36, the CPU 401 executes a specific scenario determination process for determining a scenario (hereinafter referred to as a specific scenario) when executing a specific specific effect in the present embodiment. Here, details of the specific scenario determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

[Specific scenario decision processing]
With reference to FIG. 38, the specific scenario determination process by the production control unit 400 will be described. FIG. 38 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the specific scenario determination process in step S1153 of FIG.

  First, in step S531, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect pattern determined in step S1151 of FIG. 36 is a specific effect pattern (effect pattern including execution of the specific effect shown in FIG. 29). If the determination in step S531 is YES, the process proceeds to step S532. If this determination is NO, the specific scenario determination process ends, and the process proceeds to step S1154 in FIG.

  In step S532, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a non-short-time state based on the gaming state notification command received in the process of step S114 of FIG. If the determination in step S532 is YES, the process proceeds to step S533, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S539.

  In step S533, the CPU 401 determines that the effect pattern determined in step S1151 of FIG. 36 is an effect pattern in which a specific character (character X) appears among the specific effect patterns (specifically, “per P4ABCX per FIG. / Loss, "P3ABX / Lose", "P3ACX / Lose", "P3BCX / Lose", "P2AX / Lose", "P2BX / Lose", "P2CX / Lose") Determine whether. If the determination in step S533 is YES, the process proceeds to step S534. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S535.

  In step S534, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the current variation display for which the specific effect pattern has been determined is a variation display when a hold whose pre-start change flag is ON is consumed (that is, the specific effect is executed). Before a specific character appears). If the determination in step S534 is YES, the process proceeds to step S536. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S537.

  In step S535, the CPU 401 determines, based on the normal combination table TCA, a character combination pattern indicating which character appears before or after the specific effect is started, and then the process proceeds to step S538.

[Normal combination table]
Here, the normal combination table TCA will be described with reference to FIG. In the normal combination table TCA shown in FIG. 39, a character that appears before the start of the specific effect (pre-start character) and a character that appears after the start of the specific effect (during the specific effect) are made according to the effect pattern. A combination of characters (characters after start) is defined. As can be seen from the flowchart of FIG. 38, the normal combination table TCA is a table that is referred to when a specific effect pattern that does not include the appearance of a specific character (character X) is determined. Of these, a production pattern in which a specific character (character X) appears is not defined. Further, in this embodiment, since at least one character appears before the specific effect is started, the combination of characters is defined so that at least one character is set as the pre-start character. .

  As shown in FIG. 39, when the production pattern is “per P3ABC / losing”, the combination patterns “C3ABC-0”, “C3AB-C”, “C3AC-B”, “C3BC-A”, “C3A-BC” , “C3B-AC” or “C3C-AB” is determined. For example, when the combination pattern “C3A-BC” is determined, the character A appears as the pre-start character and the character B as the post-start character. It is determined that C appears. When the performance pattern is “per P2AB / losing”, one of the combination patterns “C2AB-0”, “C2A-B”, and “C2B-A” is determined, for example, the combination pattern “C2A-B” is determined. Then, it is determined that the character A appears as the pre-start character and the character B appears as the post-start character. When the performance pattern is “per P1A / losing”, the combination pattern “C1A-0” is determined, and it is determined that the character A appears as the pre-start character and no character appears as the post-start character. When a plurality of characters appear as pre-start characters or post-start characters, their appearance order is also determined. Although not shown, when the production pattern is “per P2AC / losing” and “per P2BC / losing”, except for the difference in character type, the same as when the production pattern is “per P2AB / losing”. When the production pattern is “per P1B / losing” and “per P1C / losing”, the combination is the same as when the production pattern is “per P1A / losing” except for the difference in character type. A pattern is determined.

  The description returns to FIG. 38. In step S536, the CPU 401 determines a character combination pattern indicating which character to appear before or after the specific effect is started based on the before-start appearance table TCB, and then The process moves to step S538.

[Appearance table before start]
Here, the pre-start appearance table TCB will be described with reference to FIG. In the pre-start appearance table TCB shown in FIG. 40, the combination of the pre-start character and the post-start character is defined according to the effect pattern, as in the normal combination table TCA. As can be seen from the flowchart of FIG. 38, the pre-start appearance table TCB is a table that is referred to when a specific effect pattern including the appearance of a specific character (character X) is determined. Only the effect pattern in which a specific character (character X) appears is defined. Further, the pre-start appearance table TCB is a table that is referred to in a variable display when the hold whose pre-start change flag is ON is consumed (that is, when a specific character appears before the start of a specific effect). For this reason, character combinations are defined so that the character X is always set as the pre-start character.

  As shown in FIG. 40, when the production pattern is “per P4ABCX / losing”, the combination patterns “C4XABC-0”, “C4XAB-C”, “C4XAC-B”, “C4XBC-A”, “C4XA-BC” , “C4XB-AC”, “C4XC-AB”, and “C4X-ABC” are determined. For example, when the combination pattern “C4XA-BC” is determined, characters X and A appear as pre-start characters. Then, it is determined that characters B and C appear as the characters after the start. When the performance pattern is “per P3ABX / losing”, one of the combination patterns “C3XAB-0”, “C3XA-B”, “C3XB-A”, and “C3X-AB” is determined. For example, the combination pattern “C3X- When “AB” is determined, it is determined that character X appears as a pre-start character and characters A and B appear as post-start characters. When the performance pattern is “per P2AX / losing”, the combination pattern “C2XA-0” or “C2X-A” is determined. For example, when the combination pattern “C2X-A” is determined, the character X is used as the pre-start character. Appearing, it is determined that character A will appear as the character after the start. When the performance pattern is “per P1X / losing”, the combination pattern “C1X-0” is determined, and it is determined that the character X appears as the pre-start character and no character appears as the post-start character. When a plurality of characters appear as pre-start characters or post-start characters, their appearance order is also determined. Further, when the character X appears as the pre-start character, the digestion pending image changes to the pre-specific effect preserving mode determined in step S524. Although not shown, when the production pattern is “per P3ACX / losing” and “per P3BCX / losing”, except for the difference in character type, the same as when the production pattern is “per P3ABX / losing”. When the production pattern is “per P2BX / losing” and “per P2CX / losing”, the combination is the same as when the production pattern is “per P2AX / losing”, except for the difference in character type. A pattern is determined.

  The description returns to FIG. 38. In step S537, the CPU 401 determines a character combination pattern indicating which character to appear before or after the specific effect is started based on the after-start appearance table TCC, and then The process moves to step S538.

[Appearance table after start]
Here, the post-start appearance table TCC will be described with reference to FIG. In the post-start appearance table TCC shown in FIG. 41, the combination of the pre-start character and the post-start character is defined according to the effect pattern, as in the pre-start appearance table TCB. As can be seen from the flowchart of FIG. 38, the after-start appearance table TCC is a table that is referred to when a specific effect pattern including the appearance of a specific character (character X) is determined. Only the effect pattern in which a specific character (character X) appears is defined. Further, the after-start appearance table TCC is a table that is referred to in a variable display when a hold whose non-start change flag is ON is consumed (that is, when a specific character appears after the start of a specific effect). Therefore, the character combination is defined so that the character X is always set as the post-start character.

  As shown in FIG. 40, when the production pattern is “per P4ABCX / losing”, the combination patterns “C4ABC-X”, “C4AB-XC”, “C4AC-XB”, “C4BC-XA”, “C4A-XBC” , “C4B-XAC” or “C4C-XAB” is determined. For example, when the combination pattern “C4A-XBC” is determined, the character X appears as the pre-start character and the character X as the post-start character. It is determined that B and C appear. When the performance pattern is “per P3ABX / losing”, one of the combination patterns “C3AB-X”, “C3A-XB”, and “C3B-XA” is determined, for example, the combination pattern “C3A-XB” is determined. Then, it is determined that character A appears as a pre-start character and characters X and B appear as post-start characters. When the performance pattern is “per P2AX / losing”, the combination pattern “C2A-X” is determined, and it is determined that the character A appears as the pre-start character and the character X appears as the post-start character. When a plurality of characters appear as pre-start characters or post-start characters, their appearance order is also determined. When character X appears as the post-start character, it is set that the pending digest image can be changed to a display mode according to a specific scenario described later. Although not shown, when the production pattern is “per P3ACX / losing” and “per P3BCX / losing”, except for the difference in character type, the same as when the production pattern is “per P3ABX / losing”. When the production pattern is “per P2BX / losing” and “per P2CX / losing”, the combination is the same as when the production pattern is “per P2AX / losing”, except for the difference in character type. A pattern is determined. Unlike the pre-entry appearance table TCB, the post-entry appearance table TCC does not define a combination pattern for the effect pattern “per P1X / losing”, for the following reason. That is, in the present embodiment, it is stipulated that at least one character appears before the start of the specific effect. If the character X appears after the start of the specific effect, before the start of the specific effect, This is because the character cannot appear.

  The description returns to FIG. 38. In step S538, the CPU 401 determines the specific effect based on the combination pattern of the characters determined in steps S535 to S537 and the pre-specific effect hold mode set in step S524 of FIG. Scenario (specific scenario) is determined. In the present embodiment, for the change display of the specific effect pattern, the hold change advance notice is set based on the prior determination information (YES in step S1121 in FIG. 28). (See steps S1127 and S1128 in FIG. 28.) Accordingly, the pre-specific effect preserving mode is set in step S524 in FIG.

[Specific scenario in non-time-short state]
Here, with reference to FIGS. 42 to 45, the specific scenario in the non-time-saving state will be described. The specific scenario is a scenario of an effect executed in the specific effect, and is a scenario that defines the appearance order of characters appearing in the specific effect and the display mode of the suspended image during digestion. Further, during the specific effect, an operation on the effect button 37 is possible, and an effect defined in the specific scenario is realized according to the operation on the effect button 37. Further, as described above with reference to FIGS. 39 to 41, the character appearing during the specific performance is defined by the character combination pattern as the post-start character. For this reason, a specific scenario is prescribed | regulated according to a character combination pattern. Hereinafter, specific examples will be described. 42 and 43 are examples in which the specific character (character X) is not included as the post-start character, and FIGS. 44 and 45 are examples in which the character X is included as the post-start character. Specifically, FIG. 42 is an example of a specific scenario corresponding to the combination pattern “C4X-ABC” in which the number of characters after the start is 3, and FIG. 43 is a combination pattern in which the number of characters after the start is 2. FIG. 44 is an example of a specific scenario corresponding to “C4XC-AB”. FIG. 44 is an example of a specific scenario corresponding to the combination pattern “C4A-XBC” in which the number of characters after the start is 3. FIG. This is an example of a specific scenario corresponding to the combination pattern “C4AB-XC” in which the number of rear characters is two.

  As shown in FIGS. 42 to 45, the specific scenario defined for each character combination pattern is further defined according to the pre-specific effect holding mode, and specifies the production contents for each accumulated value of the internal points by button operation. Here, the accumulated value of the internal points by the button operation will be described. As shown in FIG. 57 to be described later, the period during which the specific effect is executed is divided into four blocks (periods) of the first block to the fourth block, and the operation (specifically) of the effect button 37 is performed in the first half of each block. Period (operation effective period) is provided, and in each operation effective period, up to 100 pt internal points (points not displayed as effects) are accumulated and stored in accordance with the long press period. Is done. In the second half of each block, a result display period for displaying results corresponding to the internal points accumulated and stored so far is provided. Therefore, the first block can accumulate up to 100 pt as an internal point, the second block can accumulate up to 200 pt as an internal point, the third block can accumulate up to 300 pt as an internal point, and the fourth block Then, it is possible to accumulate up to 400 pt as an internal point, and an effect corresponding to the internal point accumulated in the block is displayed in the result display period of each block. And the specific scenario defines the contents of the effect displayed in the result display period. For this reason, the specific scenario is a cumulative value of internal points (specifically, 100 pt, 200 pt, The production contents according to 300 pt and 400 pt) are defined. In the present embodiment, it is designed so that the maximum value 100 pt is accumulated as an internal point in each block if the long press is continued during the operation effective period of each block (if the effect button 37 is not released). Yes. For this reason, if the long press continues without interruption in the operation effective period of each block, the content of the effect corresponding to the accumulated value of the internal points of 100 pt is displayed in the result display period of the first block, and the second In the block result display period, the production contents corresponding to the accumulated value of the internal points corresponding to 200 pt are displayed. In the result display period of the third block, the production contents corresponding to the cumulative value of the internal points corresponding to 300 pt are displayed. In the block result display period, the production contents corresponding to the accumulated value of the internal points of 400 pt are displayed.

[Example of a specific scenario that does not include a specific character]
42 shows an example of the specific scenario corresponding to the combination pattern “C4X-ABC”. Therefore, the specific scenario in FIG. 42 includes the order of appearance of the characters A, B, and C appearing as the characters after the start, and the digestion pending image The change of the display mode is defined.

  As shown in FIG. 42, when the pre-specific effect preserving mode is “red”, the specific scenarios “AR3-1” and “AR3-2” are set as an example, for example, the specific scenario “AR3-1” is set. Then, character A appears in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated 100 pt, character B appears in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated 200 pt, and the internal points are accumulated 400 pt. The character C appears in the result display period when The specific scenarios “AR3-1” and “AR3-2” are different in the appearance order and appearance timing of the characters, but the display mode of the digestion pending image is not changed, but the variation pattern indicating the big hit In some cases, the display mode of the digestion pending image may be changed to “rainbow”.

  When the pre-specific effect hold mode is “purple”, the specific scenario “AP3-1” is set as an example, and the character A appears in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated 100 pt, and the internal points are 200 pt. Character B appears in the result display period when it is accumulated, and the display mode of the digestion pending image changes from “purple” to “red” in the result display period when the internal point is accumulated 300 pt. Character C appears in the result display period when 400 pt is accumulated. That is, in the specific scenario “AP3-1”, unlike the specific scenarios “AR3-1” and “AR3-2”, in addition to the appearance of the character, a change in the display mode of the digestion pending image is defined.

  When the pre-specific effect holding mode is “green”, specific scenarios “AG3-1” and “AG3-2” are set as an example. For example, when a specific scenario “AG3-2” is set, an internal point is Character C appears in the result display period when 100 pt is accumulated, and the display mode of the digestion pending image changes from “green” to “purple”, “red” in the result display period when the internal point is accumulated 200 pt. The character A appears in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated by 300 pt, and the character C appears in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated by 400 pt. That is, in the specific scenario “AG3-2”, unlike the specific scenario “AG3-1”, the display mode of the digestion pending image is promoted in two stages in the specific result display period.

  When the pre-specification holding mode is “blue”, specific scenarios “AB3-1” and “AB3-2” are set as an example. For example, when a specific scenario “AB3-2” is set, an internal point is set. Character A appears in the result display period when 100 pt is accumulated, character B appears in the result display period when the internal point is accumulated 200 pt, and result display period when the internal point is accumulated 300 pt In FIG. 5, the display mode of the digestion pending image is promoted from “blue” to “green”, “purple”, “red” in three stages, and character C appears in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated by 400 pt. It will be. That is, in the specific scenario “AB3-2”, unlike the specific scenario “AG3-2”, the display mode of the digestion pending image is promoted in three stages in the specific result display period.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the character X is not included as the post-start character, the accumulated value of the internal points reaches a predetermined specified value (100 pt, 200 pt, 300 pt, or 400 pt). In the specific result display period, either the appearance of the character or the change in the display mode of the suspended digest image is performed. In addition, when a character appears, only one character appears (that is, a plurality of characters do not appear at the same time), while the change in the display mode of the digestion pending image allows a plurality of stages of promotion changes. . Note that FIG. 42 is merely an example, and the display order of the characters in FIG. 42 and the display mode of the digestion-pending image that will ultimately change are not limited to the example shown in FIG. .

  43 shows an example of a specific scenario corresponding to the combination pattern “C4XC-AB”. Therefore, the specific scenario in FIG. Define the change of aspect. Therefore, the number of characters appearing in FIG. 43 is one less than that in FIG. For this reason, in the specific scenario shown in FIG. 43, the opportunity to change the display mode of the pending digest image is improved once compared to the specific scenario shown in FIG. The specific scenario corresponding to the combination pattern “C3C-AB” is the same as that in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 43, for example, when the pre-specific effect preserving mode is “green”, when the specific scenario “AG2-1” is set as an example, in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated 100 pt. In the result display period when character A appears and internal points are accumulated 200 pt, character B appears, and in the result display period when internal points are accumulated 300 pt, the display mode of the digestion pending image is “green” ”Changes to“ purple ”, and the display mode of the digestion pending image changes from“ purple ”to“ red ”in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated by 400 pt. That is, in the specific scenario “AG2-1”, unlike the specific scenario “AG3-1” in FIG. 42, the chance that the display mode of the digestion pending image changes is improved once.

  As can be seen from the illustrations of FIGS. 42 and 43, in this embodiment, when the character X is not included as the post-start character, there is an opportunity to change the display mode of the digestion pending image as the number of post-start characters is small. improves. On the other hand, when the pre-specification holding mode is a low-reliability mode (low-level mode; for example, “blue” in level 1), a high-reliability mode (high-level mode; for example, “red” in level 4) Since it is possible to change to many display modes, it is easy to change the display mode. For this reason, it is good also as a specific scenario with few post-start characters (that is, a combination pattern with few post-start characters) being easy to be selected, so that a specific reservation mode is a mode with low reliability. Further, as a specific scenario, the display mode of the digestion pending image may be determined according to the reliability of the jackpot to which display mode is finally promoted from the specific holding mode. That is, in the case of the big win specific effect pattern, it may be easy to promote to a display mode having a higher reliability than the lost specific effect pattern.

[Example of a specific scenario that includes a specific character]
44 shows an example of the specific scenario corresponding to the combination pattern “C4A-XBC”, and therefore, the specific scenario in FIG. 44 includes the order of appearance of the characters X, B, and C appearing as the characters after the start, and the digestion pending image The change of the display mode is defined. When a specific character (character X) appears after the start of the specific effect, the pre-specific effect hold mode is defined based on the restriction table THC (see S1128 in FIG. 28), so the hold before the specific effect is made. As a mode, “purple”, “green”, and “blue” are defined.

  As shown in FIG. 44, when the pre-specific effect holding mode is “purple”, the specific scenario “BP3-1” is set as an example, and the character X is displayed in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated 100 pt. The appearance mode of the digestion on-hold image is promoted to “red”, the character B appears in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated by 300 pt, and the result display when the internal points are accumulated by 400 pt Character C will appear in the period. That is, when the character X appears, the display mode of the digestion pending image is promoted by one step with the appearance of the character. This is because, as described above, the character X plays a role of changing the display mode of the digestion pending image when it appears, unlike other characters.

  When the pre-specific effect holding mode is “green”, the specific scenarios “BG3-1” and “BG3-2” are set as an example. For example, when the specific scenario “BG3-1” is set, the internal points are Character X appears in the result display period when 100 pt is accumulated, and the display mode of the digestion pending image is promoted to “purple”, and character C appears in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated 200 pt. In the result display period when the internal points are accumulated 300 pt, the display mode of the digestion pending image changes from “purple” to “red”, and the character is displayed in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated 400 pt. B will appear.

  When the pre-specification hold mode is “blue”, specific scenarios “BB3-1” and “BB3-2” are set as an example. For example, when a specific scenario “BB3-1” is set, an internal point is set. Character B appears in the result display period when 100 pt is accumulated, character X appears in the result display period when the internal point is accumulated 200 pt, and the display mode of the digestion pending image is promoted to “green” In the result display period when the internal points are accumulated 300 pt, the display mode of the digestion pending image is promoted in two stages from “green” to “purple” and “red”, and the internal points are accumulated 400 pt. The character C appears in the result display period.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the character X is included as the post-start character, the specification when the accumulated value of the internal points reaches a predetermined specified value (100 pt, 200 pt, 300 pt, or 400 pt) is specified. As a result, in the display period, either the appearance of the character or the change in the display mode of the pending digest image is performed in principle. However, when the character X appears exceptionally, the display mode of the digested pending image is also one. Changes that are promoted in stages. As in the case described with reference to FIG. 42, when a character appears, only one character appears (that is, a plurality of characters do not appear at the same time). This change allows for multiple levels of promotion. Also, FIG. 44 is only an example, and the display order of the characters in FIG. 44 and the display mode of the digestion-pending image that will ultimately change are not limited to the example shown in FIG. .

  45 shows an example of a specific scenario corresponding to the combination pattern “C4AB-XC”. Therefore, the specific scenario in FIG. 45 shows the order of appearance of the characters X and C appearing as the characters after the start and the display of the pending digest images Define the change of aspect. Therefore, the number of characters appearing in FIG. 45 is one less than that in FIG. For this reason, in the specific scenario shown in FIG. 45, the opportunity to change the display mode of the pending digest image is improved once compared to the specific scenario shown in FIG. 44. This will be described with reference to FIG. It is the same as that. Therefore, as can be seen from the illustrations of FIGS. 44 and 45, in this embodiment, even when the character X is included as the post-start character, the opportunity to change the display mode of the digestion pending image as the number of post-start characters is small. Will improve. Further, when the character X is included as the post-start character, the opportunity for the character X to appear itself corresponds to an opportunity to change the display mode of the digestion pending image, and thus the character X is not included as the post-start character. It is easier to change the display mode of the digestion pending image. For this reason, the specific scenario in which the character X appears as the post-start character (that is, the combination pattern in which the character X is set as the post-start character) is more likely to be selected as the reliability of the specific reservation mode is lower. Good.

  The description returns to FIG. 38. In step S539, the CPU 401 determines a character combination pattern indicating which character is to appear before or after the specific effect is started, based on the combination table for time reduction TCS. The process moves to step S540.

[Combination table for time reduction]
Here, with reference to FIG. 46, the time reduction combination table TCS will be described. The same combination pattern “C4XABC-0” is defined for any specific effect pattern (“per P1X / loss” to “per P4ABCX / loss”) in the combination table TCS for time reduction shown in FIG. By determining the combination pattern, it is determined that characters X, A, B, and C appear as pre-start characters, and no character appears as a post-start character. As can be seen from the flowchart of FIG. 38, the time-shortening combination table TCS is a table that is referred to in the time-short state, so in the time-short state, the characters X, A, B, C will appear.

  The description returns to FIG. 38. In step S540, the CPU 401 determines the specific effect scenario based on the character combination pattern determined in step S539 and the pre-specific effect hold mode set in step S524 in FIG. (Specific scenario) is determined. Note that, as described above, in the present embodiment, for the change display of the specific effect pattern, the hold change advance notice is set based on the prior determination information. A mode is set.

[Specific scenario in short-running state]
Here, with reference to FIG. 47, the specific scenario in the time-saving state will be described. As described above with reference to FIG. 46, the character appearing during the specific performance in the short-time state is defined by the character combination pattern “C4XABC-0” as the post-start character. For this reason, the specific scenario in the short-time state defines a scenario in which the character does not appear as the character after the start.

  As shown in FIG. 47, the specific scenario in the short time state is specified according to the pre-specific effect holding mode, and specifies the content of the effect for each accumulated value of the internal points by the button operation. Specifically, when the pre-specific effect holding mode is “red”, the specific scenario “AR0-1” is set as an example, and the content of the effect does not change regardless of the accumulated value of the internal points. When the reservation mode before specific performance is “purple”, the specific scenario “AP0-1” is set as an example, and the display mode of the digestion pending image is “purple” in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated 300 pt. Will change from red to red. When the pre-specific effect holding mode is “green”, the specific scenarios “AG0-1” and “AG0-2” are set as an example. For example, when the specific scenario “AG0-1” is set, the internal points are The display mode of the digestion pending image changes from “green” to “purple” during the result display period when 200 pt is accumulated, and the digestion pending image is displayed during the result display period when the internal point is accumulated 400 pt. The aspect changes from “purple” to “red”. When the pre-specification holding mode is “blue”, specific scenarios “AB0-1”, “AB0-2”, “AB0-3” are set as an example, for example, a specific scenario “AB0-3” is set. Then, in the result display period when the internal points are accumulated by 400 pt, the display mode of the digestion pending image is promoted in three stages from “blue” to “green”, “purple”, and “red”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the character X is not included as the post-start character and the appearance of other characters is not included in the time reduction state, the accumulated value of the internal points is a predetermined specified value (100 pt, 200 pt, Only a change in the display mode of the digestion-pending image is performed in the specific result display period when it reaches 300 pt or 400 pt). In addition, the change in the display mode of the digestion pending image enables a plurality of stages of promotion changes. 47 is merely an example, and to what display mode the display mode of the digestion pending image in FIG. 47 finally changes is not limited to the example shown in FIG.

  In addition, as can be seen by comparing the specific scenario in the non-short-time state illustrated in FIG. 42 to FIG. 45 with the specific scenario in the short-time state illustrated in FIG. 47, in the non-short-time state, In a specific result display period when the cumulative value of points reaches a predetermined specified value (any one of 100 pt, 200 pt, 300 pt, and 400 pt), either the appearance of the character or the change in the display mode of the suspended digest image is displayed. On the other hand, in the short time state, only the change in the display mode of the digestion pending image is performed in the specific result display period. In this way, the scenario of the specific effect differs depending on the non-time-short state / time-short state. As described above, in the non-time-short state, a character combination pattern in which one or more characters are set after the start is defined. This is because a character combination pattern in which one or more characters are set in the non-time-short state is not defined (see FIG. 46). For this reason, in this embodiment, the specific production which is different in the time-saving state and the non-time-saving state is realized.

  The description returns to FIG. 38. In step S541, the CPU 401 determines based on the character combination pattern (combination of pre-start character and post-start character) determined in steps S536 to S538 and the specific scenario determined in step S538. The character before the start, the character after the start, and the specific scenario are set as the effects of the specific effect pattern in the non-time-short state, and the character combination pattern determined in step S539 (the combination of only the characters before the start) and in step S540 Based on the determined specific scenario, the pre-start character and the specific scenario are set as the effect of the specific effect pattern in the short-time state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1154 in FIG.

  In the specific scenario determination process described above, the character combination pattern is determined in steps S535 to S537 and S539, and the specific scenario is determined in steps S538 and S540 based on the determined combination pattern. Based on the production pattern, the gaming state (time-short state / non-time-short state), and the pre-start change flag, the specific scenario may be drawn at once and determined.

  Returning to FIG. 36, in step S <b> 1154, the CPU 401 determines the detailed configuration content (configuration effect) of the effect based on the effect pattern determined in step S <b> 1151. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines an effect (type of reach effect or immediate lose effect) to be finally executed based on the effect pattern determined in step S1151, and at that time, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The type of design (so-called appearance) is determined based on production random numbers, etc., and what kind of composition production is executed as a scenario until the final production is executed. Determine based on. The composition effect is a variety of effects that are executed until the final effect determined based on the effect pattern or during the effect. For example, the decorative design is displayed in a variable manner. Pseudo-ream productions, reach reach establishments where the decorative pattern is in a reach state, cut-in productions for notifying reliability during reach production, and the like. Further, the table for inquiring the extracted effect random numbers varies depending on the effect pattern determined in step S1151 (for example, the notice effect that increases the player's expectation as the reliability of the determined effect pattern is higher). By referring to a table that is easily executed, the composition effect to be executed differs according to the effect pattern (that is, according to the variation pattern). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1155.

  In step S <b> 1155, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to change the content of the effect determined by the processing in steps S <b> 1151 to S <b> 1154 (change in the display mode of the hold image or change in the display mode of the digestion hold image. And a notification effect (including a specific effect). Thereafter, the notification effect setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S116 in FIG. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 that has received the notification effect instruction from the effect control unit 400 sets a schedule such as the execution timing and execution time of the composition effect based on the instructed effect content, and the schedule. In accordance with the above, an effect execution process for executing each component effect or the like is performed. The effect execution process by the image sound control unit 500 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the pre-reading notice effect setting process (see step S112 in FIG. 26) and the notification effect setting process (see step S115 in FIG. 26) in the present embodiment are executed. The process of determining the display mode of the pending digested image is different depending on whether the specific effect is executed or not. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given with reference to FIG.

[Determination process of display mode of pending digest images]
(1) to (3) in FIG. 48 show an example in which a pre-reading notice is set based on prior determination information when the fourth hold (fourth hold) wins. Hereinafter, the fourth hold in which the prefetch notice is set is referred to as a change target hold. 48 shows an example in which the effect pattern indicated by the change target hold prior determination information is not the specific effect pattern, and FIG. 48 (2) shows the effect pattern indicated by the change target hold prior determination information. FIG. 48 (3) shows an example in which the pre-start change flag is set to ON, and the effect pattern indicated by the change target hold prior determination information is the specific effect pattern, and starts. An example in which the previous change flag is set to OFF is shown.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 48, when the change target hold is not the specific production pattern, the change target hold (fourth hold) changes when the change target hold (fourth hold) wins based on the advance determination information of the change target hold. The final display mode of the digestion-pending image in the variation display (hereinafter referred to as target variation) of the special symbol corresponding to the target hold is determined, and the change scenario that changes to this final display mode is determined. For this reason, the final display mode of the pending digest image is not determined again at the start of the target variation. Therefore, for example, when the change scenario “HA4-1” shown in FIG. 33 is determined at the time of winning the change target hold, as shown in FIG. The finally changed display mode remains “red”.

  On the other hand, as shown in (2) and (3) of FIG. 48, when the change target hold is a specific effect pattern, the change target hold (fourth hold) is based on the advance determination information of the change target hold. At the time of winning a prize, the pre-specific effect hold mode of the suspended image during digestion in the target variation is determined, and a change scenario that changes to the pre-specific effect hold mode is determined. That is, when the change target hold is won, the final display mode of the digestion hold image in the target change is not determined. For this reason, at the start of the target variation, the final display mode of the pending digest image is determined in consideration of the pending mode before the specific effect of the digested pending image, specifically, the specific scenario Will be determined. Therefore, for example, when the change scenario “HB4-2” shown in FIG. 34 is determined at the time of the change target hold winning, as shown in (2) of FIG. The display mode of the digestion pending image changes from “purple” to “red” in the period before the start of the process. The display mode in which the digestion pending image that has changed to “red” finally changes Defined by specific scenarios determined at the start of the change. Similarly, for example, when the change scenario “HC4-1” shown in FIG. 35 is determined at the time of change target hold winning, as shown in FIG. 48 (3), the specific effect is started in the target variation. The display mode of the digestion-pending image remains “purple” in the period prior to the period, but the display mode in which the “purple” digestion-pending image finally changes is determined at the start of the target fluctuation. Specified by specific scenarios.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a specific effect is not performed, it is possible to reduce the load of control processing by determining the final display mode of the digestion pending image when winning the change target suspension. In addition, when the specific effect is performed, when the change target is reserved, by determining the display mode (the pre-specific effect hold mode) until the middle of the digested pending image, the pending digest image associated with the specific rendering The display mode is left to change further, and the contents of this change can be determined again at the start of the target variation, thereby making it possible to realize a production rich in variations.

  Returning to FIG. 26, in step S116, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect stop command set in the process of step S412 of FIG. 14 has been received. If the determination in step S116 is YES, the process proceeds to step S117. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  In step S117, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the notification effect started to be executed in the process of step S115, and finally stops all the decorative symbols that have been variably displayed (confirmed). Stop the display) and inform the effect of the special symbol lottery. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  In step S120 in FIG. 27, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the opening command set in the stopping process in step S414 in FIG. 14 has been received. If the determination in step S120 is yes, the process proceeds to step S121. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S121, the CPU 401 issues an opening effect instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to start the opening effect of the big hit game effect. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S122. In addition, the opening effect process executed by the image sound control unit 500 that has received an instruction from the effect control unit 400 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S122, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round start notification command set in the process of step S608 in FIG. 21 has been received. If the determination in step S122 is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S123, the CPU 401 issues a round effect start instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start a round effect process of a big hit game effect. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124. Further, the round effect process executed by the image sound control unit 500 that has received an instruction from the effect control unit 400 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S124, the CPU 401 determines whether or not a winning command that is set in the process of step S614 in FIG. 21 or the like and output in the output process of step S9 in FIG. 10 has been received. If the determination in step S124 is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S125, the CPU 401 issues a winning process instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start a winning process. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S126. The winning process executed by the image sound control unit 500 that has received an instruction from the effect control unit 400 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S126, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round end notification command set in the process of step S619 in FIG. 21 has been received. If the determination in step S126 is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S127, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the round effect (for example, display of the number of rounds) of the big hit game effect. However, CPU401 continues as it is about a series of effects which continue between rounds among round effects of a jackpot game effect. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the ending command set in the process of step S622 in FIG. 22 has been received. If the determination in step S128 is YES, the process proceeds to step S129, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S129, the CPU 401 issues an ending effect instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start the ending effect of the big hit game effect. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is made by setting a command in the RAM 403, and after this command is set, the setting information (such as a big hit effect pattern) of the big hit game effect is cleared. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130. The ending effect process executed by the image sound control unit 500 that has received an instruction from the effect control unit 400 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S130, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting command and the gaming state notification command set in the process of step S416 in FIG. 14 have been received. If the determination in step S130 is YES, the process proceeds to step S131. If this determination is NO, the command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  In step S131, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like based on the customer waiting command and the gaming state notification command received in step S130 to start the customer waiting process. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Then, the command reception process ends, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG. Note that the customer waiting process is a process that is started when a so-called customer waiting state is entered, and the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 that is instructed to start the customer waiting process issues, for example, a notification effect start instruction. This customer waiting process is executed until it is received, and the customer waiting process is terminated by receiving a notification production start instruction. Specifically, when the CPU 501 is instructed to start the customer waiting process, the CPU 501 displays a predetermined stop effect according to the gaming state (for example, an effect in which the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed) on the image display unit 6. When a predetermined time (e.g., 90 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop effect, the customer waiting effect is started when no instruction for another effect is received from the CPU 401. Here, the customer waiting effect (demonstration effect) is, for example, an effect in which a video related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the image display unit 6, for example, during a game. This is an effect of displaying a part of a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) on the image display unit 6, and it is suggested that the game is interrupted or ended by this customer waiting effect (demonstration effect) It is possible to prevent the still image (ghost image) from being generated on the display unit 6. In addition, when the CPU 501 is notified of information indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 25 or information indicating that the game ball has been won at the normal winning opening, the CPU 501 continues without terminating the customer waiting process. .

  As described above, by the timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 400, a specific effect or the like that is characteristic in this embodiment to be described later is set, and the image sound control unit 500 is instructed to execute these effects. The Below, the timer interruption process performed by the image sound control part 500 based on the execution instructions, such as various effects from the effect control part 400, is demonstrated.

[Timer interrupt processing by the image sound controller]
49 to 55 are flowcharts showing an example of timer interruption processing performed by the image sound control unit 500. The timer interrupt process performed in the image sound control unit 500 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 49 to 55. Based on the instruction from the effect control unit 400, the image sound control unit 500 performs the processes shown in FIGS. 49 to 55 for a certain period of time during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Repeatedly (for example, 33 milliseconds). Note that processing performed by the image sound control unit 500 described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 49 to 55 is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 502. Further, in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 49 to 55, the description of the portions other than the characteristic effects in the present embodiment is simplified.

[Opening effect execution processing]
First, with reference to FIG. 49, an opening effect process executed by the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 based on an instruction to execute an opening effect from the effect control unit 400 will be described.

  In step S <b> 1210 of FIG. 49, the CPU 501 determines whether or not an instruction to execute an opening effect has been received from the effect control unit 400. If the determination in step S1210 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1211. If the determination is NO, the opening effect process ends, and the process illustrated in FIG. 49 is repeatedly executed again at the timing of the next timer interrupt process. .

  In step S1211, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the big hit is a big hit from the normal gaming state (so-called initial hit) based on the opening command received via the effect control unit 400. If the determination in step S1211 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1212. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1213.

  In step S <b> 1212, the CPU 501 deletes the history information stored in the RAM 503. By the way, the CPU 501 has, for example, the number of prize balls paid out based on the game ball winnings to the first starting port 21, the second starting port 22, the normal winning port 24, etc. in the normal gaming state, and the first big in the big hit gaming state. It stores history information such as the number of winning balls and the number of jackpots that have been paid out based on the winning of game balls to the winning port 23, the second major winning port 51, and the like. Since the history information is erased by the process of step S1212, after the opening effect is started (that is, after the big hit game is started), the first big winning opening 23, the second big winning opening 51, etc. The number of award balls paid out based on the game ball winning will be newly counted. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1213.

  In step S <b> 1213, the CPU 501 stores the big hit history in the RAM 503. Specifically, the CPU 501 adds 1 to the value of the jackpot number Wc stored in the RAM 503 and updates the RAM 503 as history information. As a result of this processing, the number of consecutive big hits Wc is stored in the RAM 503 as history information. Note that the big hit count Wc is set to 0 as an initial value, and is reset to 0 by the process of step S1212 described above. However, as a reset condition, the gaming state is controlled to the normal gaming state after the big hit game is finished. It is good also as what is reset to 0 on the condition. Further, as the big hit history, in addition to the big hit number Wc described above, information indicating the type of big hit (big hit A to D shown in FIG. 5) may be stored in the RAM 503. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1214.

  In step S1214, the CPU 501 starts an opening effect for a specified time. Then, the opening effect execution process ends, and the process shown in FIG. 49 is repeatedly executed again at the timing of the next timer interrupt process.

[Round effect processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 50, the round effect process executed by the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 based on the execution instruction of the round effect from the effect control unit 400 will be described.

  In step S1230 of FIG. 50, CPU 501 determines whether or not an instruction to execute a round effect has been received from effect control unit 400. If the determination in step S1230 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1231, and if this determination is NO, the round effect process ends, and the process illustrated in FIG. 50 is repeatedly performed again at the timing of the next timer interrupt process. .

  In step S1231, the CPU 501 displays the current round number on the image display unit 6 based on the information indicating the current round number R instructed from the effect control unit 400, and is stored in the RAM 503 as a big hit history. Information indicating the number of hits Wc is displayed on the image display unit 6. Note that the CPU 501 may not display the number of rounds in a round (V short round) in which the opening is performed only for a very short time (for example, 0.1 second). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1232.

  In step S1232, CPU 501 executes the round effect instructed from effect control unit 400. Then, the round effect process is ended, and the process shown in FIG. 50 is repeatedly executed at the timing of the next timer interrupt process.

[Winning process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 51, the winning process executed by the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 based on the winning process start instruction from the effect control unit 400 will be described.

  In step S1250 of FIG. 51, the CPU 501 determines whether or not a winning process start instruction from the effect control unit 400 has been received. If the determination in step S1250 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1251, and if this determination is NO, the winning process is terminated, and the process shown in FIG. 51 is repeatedly executed again at the timing of the next timer interrupt process.

  In step S1251, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the winning process instructed in step S1250 is based on a game ball winning (V winning) in the V area 53. If the determination in step S1251 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1252, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1254.

  In step S1252, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the output completion flag stored in the RAM 503 is OFF. Here, the output completion flag is a flag indicating that the V winning effect described later has been executed by being set to ON. If the determination in step S1252 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1253, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1254.

  In step S1253, the CPU 501 executes a V winning effect (for example, output of a specific sound effect or display of a specific image) for notifying that a V prize has been won, and sets the output completion flag stored in the RAM 503 to ON. As a result, it is shown that the V winning effect has already been executed, and the V winning effect is executed only once during one big hit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1254.

  In step S <b> 1254, the CPU 501 determines the winning ports (first starting port 21, second starting port 22, first major winning port 23, second major winning port 51) based on the winning instruction instructed from the effect control unit 400. The number of game balls won in the normal winning opening 24) is counted up and stored in the RAM 503. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1255.

  In step S1255, when the CPU 501 receives a winning instruction based on a game ball winning at the first grand prize opening 23 and the second big winning opening 51 (that is, the game to the first big winning opening 23 and the second big prize opening 51). When one ball is won), the corresponding number of winning balls “13” is added to the total number T of winning balls stored in the RAM 503 and updated. Note that the award ball total number T is set to 0 as an initial value, and is reset to 0 by the process of step S1212 of FIG. 49 described above. However, as a reset condition, the game state is a normal game after the end of the big hit game. It may be reset to 0 on condition that the state is controlled. As a result of the processing of step S1255, the total number T of winning balls acquired during the big hit is stored in the RAM 503 as the big hit history. Further, in the present embodiment, the total number T of winning balls is calculated by adding the number of winning balls paid out based on the game ball winnings to the first big winning opening 23 and the second big winning opening 51. However, not only the game ball winnings to the first big winning opening 23 and the second big winning opening 51, but also the number of winning balls paid out based on the game ball winnings to other winning holes is added together. It may be a thing. For example, when a winning instruction corresponding to a game ball winning to the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22 is received, the first starting port is added by adding the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning to the total number T of winning balls. It is also possible to add together the number of prize balls that have been paid out based on the game ball winning to 21 or the second starting port 22. In addition, when a winning instruction corresponding to a game ball winning in the normal winning opening 24 is received, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning is added to the total number T of winning balls, so that the game ball winning in the normal winning opening 24 is based. It is also possible to add together the number of prize balls that have been paid out. That is, the total number T of the winning balls is added in combination with any of the number of winning balls paid out based on the game ball winnings to the first starting port 21, the second starting port 22, and the normal winning port 24. All may be added. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1256.

  In step S1256, the CPU 501 displays information indicating the total number of prize balls T updated in the RAM 503 by the process in step S1255 on the image display unit 6. As a result, the image display unit 6 displays the total number T of prize balls updated every time a game ball wins the first big prize opening 23 and the second big prize opening 51 during the round game. Then, the winning process is finished, and the process shown in FIG. 51 is repeatedly executed again at the timing of the next timer interrupt process.

[Ending production process]
Next, referring to FIG. 52, an ending effect process executed by the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 based on an instruction to execute an ending effect from the effect control unit 400 will be described.

  In step S1290 of FIG. 52, CPU 501 determines whether or not an instruction to execute an ending effect has been received from effect control unit 400. If the determination in step S1290 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1291. If this determination is NO, the ending effect process ends, and the process illustrated in FIG. 52 is repeatedly executed again at the timing of the next timer interrupt process. .

  In step S1291, the CPU 501 executes an ending effect for a specified time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1292.

  In step S1292, the CPU 501 performs a mode effect (for example, a mode indicating a probable game state) executed after the ending effect (that is, after the end of the big hit game effect) based on the ending effect instruction (ending command). Effect) is executed in advance in the lower layer of the ending effect displayed on the image display unit 6. Specifically, the ending command is transmitted based on the jackpot symbol (for example, jackpot A shown in FIG. 5) and includes information on the performance state after the jackpot game ends (in other words, after the jackpot game ends) Since the ending command corresponding to the effect state is transmitted), the CPU 501 knows the effect state after the end of the big hit game before receiving the game state notification command transmitted along with the customer waiting command or the notification effect start command. be able to. For this reason, the CPU 501 executes the effect in advance corresponding to each effect state before the customer waiting command or the notification effect start command is transmitted, so that the big hit game is immediately performed at the timing when the ending effect ends. The production in the production state after the end can be started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1293.

  In step S1293, the CPU 501 sets the output completion flag stored in the RAM 503 to OFF. As a result, when the jackpot game is started next and the V prize is realized for the first time during the jackpot game, the V prize effect is executed. Then, the ending effect process ends, and the process shown in FIG. 52 is repeatedly executed again at the timing of the next timer interrupt process.

[Direction execution process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 53, an effect execution process executed by the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 based on a notification effect execution instruction from the effect control unit 400 will be described.

  In step S801 in FIG. 53, the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 determines whether or not a hold image display instruction (see step S113 in FIG. 26) has been received from the effect control unit 400. If the determination in step S801 is YES, the process moves to step S802. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S803.

  In step S <b> 802, the CPU 501 displays a hold image (holding ball) in a display mode (for example, an initial display mode “blue”) based on an instruction from the effect control unit 400, for example, in a lower region of the image display unit 6 (e.g. (Refer to (1) in FIG. 56). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S <b> 803, the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 determines whether a notification effect execution instruction has been received from the effect control unit 400. If the determination in step S803 is yes, the process proceeds to step S804. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S805.

  In step S804, the CPU 501 determines the execution timing, execution time, etc. of each effect (holding change notice, specific effect, etc.) configured based on the effect contents set according to the notification effect execution instruction received in step S803. Set the production schedule. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S805.

  In step S805, the CPU 501 determines whether or not an effect is scheduled by the process in step S804. If the determination in step S805 is YES, the process proceeds to step S806. If this determination is NO, the effect execution process ends, and the process illustrated in FIG. 53 is repeatedly performed again at the timing of the next timer interrupt process.

  In step S806, the CPU 501 determines whether it is the start timing of the variable display of the decorative symbol DI (see FIG. 56 described later) scheduled by the processing in step S804. If the determination in step S806 is yes, the process proceeds to step S807, and if this determination is no, the process proceeds to step S808.

  In step S807, the CPU 501 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol DI. Specifically, the CPU 501 causes the appearance (numerical symbol) to be displayed in a transitional manner by performing scroll display of each decorative symbol DI in the vertical direction at high speed on the image display unit 6. Further, the display position of the hold image (hold ball) is sequentially changed, and the hold image displayed at the first hold position is moved and displayed as the digesting hold image. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S808.

  In step S808, the CPU 501 executes a hold change execution process, and the process proceeds to step S809. Here, the details of the above-described pending change execution process will be described with reference to FIG.

[Hold change execution process]
With reference to FIG. 54, the hold change execution process by the image sound control unit 500 will be described. FIG. 54 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the pending change execution process in step S808 of FIG.

  In step S8081, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the effect scheduled by the process in step S804 includes a pending change notice. If the determination in step S8081 is YES, the process proceeds to step S8082, and if this determination is NO, the pending change execution process ends, and the process proceeds to step S809 in FIG.

  In step S8082, the CPU 501 determines whether it is the start timing of the pending change notice scheduled in the process of step S804. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the timing immediately after the hold image is moved is the start timing of the hold change notice. If the determination in step S8082 is YES, the process proceeds to step S8083. If the determination is NO, the pending change execution process ends, and the process proceeds to step S809 in FIG.

  In step S8083, the CPU 501 changes the display mode of the hold image of the hold (change target hold) that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect in the image display unit 6 to the display form (for example, “green” "Reserved ball") (see, for example, FIG. 56 (3) described later). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S809 in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 53, in step S809, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the effect scheduled by the process in step S804 includes a specific effect. If the determination in step S809 is YES, the process proceeds to step S810, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S811.

  In step S810, the CPU 501 executes a specific effect execution process, and the process proceeds to step S811. Here, the details of the specific effect execution process described above will be described with reference to FIG.

[Specific effect execution processing]
With reference to FIG. 55, the specific effect execution process by the image sound control unit 500 will be described. FIG. 55 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the specific effect execution process in step S810 of FIG.

  In step S8101, the CPU 501 determines whether or not it is a period before the start of the specific effect in the effect including the specific effect scheduled by the process of step S804 in FIG. If the determination in step S8101 is YES, the process moves to step S8102, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to step S8103.

  In step S8102, the CPU 501 executes an effect of causing the pre-start character (for example, character X) scheduled by the character combination pattern to appear as an effect before starting the specific effect in the image display unit 6 (for example, described later). (See (4) in FIG. 58), and the display mode of the digestion pending image is changed to a scheduled pre-effects holding mode (for example, “green” holding ball) (for example, FIG. 58 described later). (See (5)). In addition, the CPU 501 starts a notice effect for notifying that the specific effect is started and an explanation effect explaining the content of the specific effect (the effect accompanied by a long press operation) (for example, FIG. 60 described later). (See (1) and (2)). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8103.

  In step S8103, the CPU 501 is a period of a specific effect (that is, each period of the first block to the fourth block; see FIG. 59 described later) in the effect including the specific effect scheduled by the process of step S804. Determine whether or not. If the determination in step S8103 is YES, the process moves to step S8104. If the determination is NO, the specific effect execution process ends, and the process moves to step S811 in FIG.

  In step S8104, the CPU 501 operates the effect button 37 during the specific effect period (that is, each period from the first block to the fourth block) in the effect including the specific effect scheduled by the process of step S804. It is determined whether or not the operation valid period is valid. Specifically, the CPU 501 determines whether or not it is the first half period (see FIG. 59 described later) among the periods of the first block to the fourth block. If the determination in step S8104 is YES, the process moves to step S8105. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S8109.

  In step S8105, the CPU 501 determines whether or not an operation (specifically, long press) on the effect button 37 has been performed. Specifically, the CPU 501 determines whether or not an operation on the effect button 37 detected by the lamp control unit 600 is transmitted via the effect control unit 400. If the determination in step S8105 is YES, the process proceeds to step S8106. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S8108.

  In step S <b> 8106, the CPU 501 accumulates internal points according to the operation of the effect button 37. Specifically, the CPU 501 adds internal points according to the period during which the long press operation of the effect button 37 is continued. In the present embodiment, in each period from the first block to the fourth block, the maximum value 100 pt is set as an internal point when the long press operation is continued in, for example, 80% or more of the operation effective period. It shall be added (cumulative). However, the accumulation method of the internal points is not limited to this as long as it is added (accumulated) according to the operation of the effect button 37. For example, when the long press operation of the effect button 37 is continued. A predetermined internal lottery may be performed at each predetermined timing, and the internal points may be accumulated when the internal lottery is won. Further, the accumulation method of the internal points may be made different in each of the first block to the fourth block. For example, in the first block, if there is any operation on the effect button 37 (that is, not the long press operation). It is also possible that the internal points are accumulated up to a maximum value of 100 pt. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8107.

  In step S <b> 8107, the CPU 501 executes the effect (depression effect) performed when the effect button 37 is operated as an effect in the operation effective period of each block of the specific effect. Specifically, the CPU 501 vibrates the effect button 37 with the strength “weak” and the vibration sound corresponding to the current display mode (for example, “green”) of the suspended image in accordance with the vibration effect. The sound production etc. which output are performed. The CPU 501 changes the shape of the digestion pending image from the retention ball to the button suspension when the production button 37 is pressed for the first time during the operation effective period in the specific production (for example, (3) in FIG. 60 described later). reference). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8109.

  In step S8108, the CPU 501 executes an effect (non-pressed effect) that is performed when the effect button 37 is not operated, as an effect in the operation effective period of each block of the specific effect. Specifically, the CPU 501 ends the pressing effect when the pressing effect is being executed, and the effect that prompts the operation of the effect button 37 as the non-pressing effect (for example, “long press”). And so on) on the image display unit 6. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8109.

  In step S8109, the CPU 501 displays the result according to the internal point in each period from the first block to the third block of the specific effect in the effect including the specific effect scheduled by the process of step S804. It is determined whether it is the start timing of the period. Specifically, the CPU 501 determines whether it is the start timing of the second half period (see FIG. 59 described later) of the first to third block periods. If the determination in step S8109 is YES, the process proceeds to step S8110. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S8113.

  In step S8110, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the accumulated internal point has reached a cumulative value that has not yet reached among the prescribed cumulative values (any one of 100 pt, 200 pt, 300 pt, and 400 pt). Specifically, if the internal point has already reached 100 pt, the CPU 501 determines whether it has reached 200 pt. If the determination in step S8110 is YES, the process moves to step S8111. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S8112.

  In step S811, the CPU 501 starts, as a result display effect, an effect corresponding to the accumulated value reached by the internal point in the specific scenario of the specific effect scheduled by the process of step S804. Specifically, for example, when the specific scenario “AB2-1” shown in FIG. 43 is set and the internal point reaches 100 pt, the CPU 501 causes the character A to appear on the image display unit 6 as a result display effect. Start production. In addition to the result display effect, the CPU 501 vibrates the effect button 37 with the strength “strong” and the display mode of the currently suspended digested image in accordance with the vibration effect (for example, “purple”). The sound production etc. which output the vibration sound according to are performed. Moreover, when making a character appear as a result display effect, CPU501 performs the decision speech effect which displays the decision speech according to the character to appear. Thereafter, the specific effect execution process ends, and the process proceeds to step S811 in FIG.

  In step S8112, the CPU 501 displays an unchanging effect (that is, the character is not displayed and the digestion pending image is displayed as a result display effect regardless of the specific scenario of the specific effect scheduled by the process of step S804). Production to maintain the aspect) is started. Thereafter, the specific effect execution process ends, and the process proceeds to step S811 in FIG.

  In step S813, the CPU 501 starts a result display period for displaying the result according to the internal point in the fourth block (final block) of the specific effect in the effect including the specific effect scheduled by the process of step S804. It is determined whether it is timing. Specifically, the CPU 501 determines whether it is the start timing of the second half of the fourth block (see FIG. 59 described later). If the determination in step S8113 is YES, the process moves to step S8114. If the determination is NO, the specific effect execution process ends, and the process moves to step S811 in FIG.

  In step S8114, the CPU 501 determines that all the characters specified in the specific scenario of the specific effect scheduled by the processing in step S804 have already appeared at the start timing of the result display period in the fourth block, or It is determined whether or not all characters appear due to the characters that are scheduled to appear based on the fact that the internal points have reached a predetermined cumulative value at the start timing. Specifically, for example, when the specific scenario “AB2-1” shown in FIG. 43 is set and the internal point has reached 400 pt, the CPU 501 uses all the characters A and B depending on the character B scheduled to appear. If the internal point has not reached 400 pt, it is determined that all characters do not appear because character B is not scheduled to appear. If the determination in step S8114 is YES, the process proceeds to step S8116. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S8115. Note that, in the time saving state, it is not defined that a character appears as a specific scenario (see FIG. 47), so the process of step S8114 is determined as YES. For this reason, in the time-short state, the forced addition effect is not executed by the process of step S8115 described later.

  In step S8115, the CPU 501 starts a forced addition effect that forcibly additionally displays characters that do not appear among all the characters defined in the specific scenario of the specific effect scheduled by the process in step S804. Specifically, for example, when the specific scenario “AB2-1” shown in FIG. 43 is set and the internal point is 250 pt, since the character B has not appeared, the CPU 501 forces the character B to appear. Perform additional production. The CPU 501 does not execute the vibration effect that vibrates the effect button 37 with the strength “strong” or the sound effect that matches the vibration effect. Moreover, when making a character appear as a forced addition effect, CPU501 does not perform the decision speech effect according to the character to appear. In addition, when the character X appears as a forced addition effect, the CPU 501 further promotes the display mode of the digestion pending image by one step. In another embodiment, the CPU 501 may not change the display mode of the digestion pending image when the character X appears as a forced addition effect. Thereafter, the specific effect execution process ends, and the process proceeds to step S811 in FIG.

  In step S8116, as in step S8110, the CPU 501 determines whether the accumulated internal point has reached a cumulative value that has not yet reached among the prescribed cumulative values (100pt, 200pt, 300pt, or 400pt). Determine whether or not. If the determination in step S8116 is YES, the process moves to step S8117, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to step S8118.

  In step S <b> 8117, as in step S <b> 8111, the CPU 501 starts, as a result display effect, an effect corresponding to the accumulated value reached by the internal point in the specific scenario of the specific effect scheduled by the process of step S <b> 804. In addition to the result display effect, the CPU 501 vibrates the effect button 37 with the strength “strong” and the display mode of the currently suspended digested image in accordance with the vibration effect (for example, “purple”). The sound production etc. which output the vibration sound according to are performed. Moreover, when making a character appear as a result display effect, CPU501 performs the decision speech effect which displays the decision speech according to the character to appear. Thereafter, the specific effect execution process ends, and the process proceeds to step S811 in FIG.

  In step S8118, as in step S8112, the CPU 501 does not change the specific display of the specific effect scheduled by the process of step S804, and the effect that does not change as a result display effect (that is, the character does not appear) The effect of maintaining the display mode of the suspended image during digestion is started. Thereafter, the specific effect execution process ends, and the process proceeds to step S811 in FIG.

  As described above with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 55, in the present embodiment, in the result display period in each block of the specific effect, the specific scenario is defined according to the internal points accumulated by the operation of the effect button 37. The effect (the appearance of the character and the change in the display mode of the suspended image during digestion) is executed. However, if there is a character that has been defined in the specific scenario but has not yet appeared in the result display period of the last block (fourth block), a forced addition effect in which the character is forcibly added is executed. . On the other hand, an exception that the character X is forcibly added even if there is a display mode (color) of the digestion pending image that has been defined in the specific scenario but has not yet changed in the result display period of the last block Except for, the process of forcibly changing the display mode of the pending digest image is not performed. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the internal point does not reach the cumulative value defined in the specific scenario due to, for example, the fact that the effect button 37 is not operated, the display mode of the pending digest image is While the display mode may not be the same as the specific scenario, the character that finally appears always matches the character defined in the specific scenario. For this reason, the combination of characters that are finally gathered and displayed by the specific effect corresponds to the effect pattern regardless of the operation of the effect button 37 (more specifically, the character specified in the specific scenario is the combination pattern). The combination pattern corresponds to the effect pattern), and the type of SPSP reach effect that develops thereafter can be appropriately suggested.

  Returning to FIG. 53, in step S811, the CPU 501 determines whether it is the start timing of various composition effects (SPSP reach effect, cut-in effect, etc.) scheduled in the process of step S804. If the determination in step S811 is YES, the process proceeds to step S812, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S813.

  In step S812, the CPU 501 starts various configuration effects. Specifically, the CPU 501 starts various configuration effects (SPSP reach effect, cut-in effect, etc.) at the scheduled execution timing in the image display unit 6. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S813.

  In step S813, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the winning notification timing (that is, the result notification timing for notifying the jackpot result) scheduled by the processing in step S804. If the determination in step S813 is YES, the process moves to step S814. If this determination is NO, the effect execution process ends, and the process illustrated in FIG. 53 is repeatedly executed again at the timing of the next timer interrupt process.

  In step S 814, the CPU 501 notifies the jackpot or the loss by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol DI, at least a part of which is changing, with the jackpot or the lost symbol, and then the symbol confirmation command via the effect control unit 400. Is received, the display is confirmed and stopped with the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. Specifically, in the image display unit 6, the CPU 501 sets all the three decorative symbols DI as a big hit symbol in the case of a big hit (the so-called double eyes; for example, the output “1”, “ 1 ”and“ 1 ”), and in the case of a loss, a temporary stop display is made at a set outcome (so-called“ disjoint ”; for example,“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 1 ”) After that, a fixed stop is displayed. Then, the effect execution process ends, and the process shown in FIG. 53 is repeatedly executed again at the timing of the next timer interrupt process.

  Above, description about the timer interruption process by the image sound control part 500 is complete | finished. Next, an outline of a characteristic effect in the present embodiment realized by the timer interruption process by the image sound control unit 500 described above will be described.

[Production overview]
Next, an outline of the characteristic effects in the present embodiment, realized by the timer interruption process by the image sound control unit 500 described above, will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Overview of notification effect and hold display in this embodiment]
First, the outline of the notification effect (decorative display effect display of decorative symbols) and the hold display performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 56, a case where the first special symbol lottery is performed as the special symbol lottery and an image indicating that the first special symbol lottery is held is displayed as the reserved image will be described as an example. The same applies when the second special symbol lottery is performed as the symbol lottery.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 56, the image display unit 6 includes decorative symbols DI (DI1 to DI3), hold images RI (RI1 to RI4), digestion hold images KI, and stages ST (ST0 to ST4). Is displayed. The decorative symbol DI is composed of three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3, and is variably displayed in accordance with the variably displaying special symbols. Specifically, after the temporary decorative display is performed in the order of the first decorative symbol DI1 arranged on the left, the second decorative symbol DI2 arranged on the right, and the third decorative symbol DI3 arranged on the center, three decorative symbols are displayed. DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped and displayed. In the drawings subsequent to FIG. 56, the decorative symbols DI that are changing or temporarily stopped are displayed with dotted lines, and the decorative symbols DI that are completely stopped (mainly stopped) are displayed with solid lines. In addition, the decorative symbol DI is a so-called “diet”, a number symbol that can be notified of a big hit by aligning three (or matching a specific pattern), and the three decorative symbols DI are stopped and displayed. As a result, the winning result (whether it is a big hit or not) is notified.

  The reserved image RI is an image for indicating the number of the first special symbol lottery held by the player. In addition, the image display unit 6 is provided with a plurality of stages ST (ST1 to ST4) that are positions (first holding position to fourth holding position) where the holding image RI is displayed. In the example shown in (1) of FIG. 56, the first special symbol is placed at a position above a plurality of stages ST (ST1 to ST4) arranged in the left and right direction in the lower area of the display screen of the image display unit 6, respectively. The hold images RI (RI1 to RI4) corresponding to the number of times that the lottery is put on hold are displayed.

  The pending reservation image KI is an image for indicating that the special symbol lottery indicated by the reserved image is digested and that the special symbol lottery is being executed, and the special symbol lottery being executed according to the display mode is a big hit This suggests the degree of expectation. The image display unit 6 displays a stage ST0 that is a position where the digestion pending image KI is displayed. In the example shown in (1) of FIG. 56, the pending digest image KI is displayed on the stage ST0 arranged on the right side of the stage ST1.

  As an example, as shown in (1) of FIG. 56, the stage ST0 arranged at one end (right end) of the plurality of stages ST arranged in line has a special symbol in the first special symbol lottery at the present time. A digestion-pending image KI indicating that it is changing is displayed. In addition, the first special symbol lottery is held at the stage ST1 (first holding position) arranged next to the stage ST0 (next to the left), and then the first special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed. A hold image RI1 corresponding to the hold (first hold) is displayed. In addition, the stage ST2 (second holding position) arranged next to the stage ST1 (second holding position) holds the second special drawing lottery scheduled to be performed next to the first holding (second holding). A hold image RI2 corresponding to “hold” is displayed. In addition, the stage ST3 (the third holding position) arranged next to the stage ST2 (the third holding position) holds the first special symbol lottery scheduled to be performed next to the second holding (third). A hold image RI3 corresponding to (hold) is displayed. Further, the stage ST4 (fourth holding position) arranged next to the stage ST3 (the fourth holding position) holds the fourth special symbol lottery scheduled to be performed next to the third holding (fourth holding position). A hold image RI4 corresponding to (hold) is displayed.

  The hold images RI respectively displayed on the plurality of stages ST are sequentially changed in display position (ie, stage ST) every time the first special symbol lottery is completed. Specifically, when the current special symbol variation display ends (when the decorative symbol DI variation display is completely stopped), the digestion pending corresponding to the current special symbol variation display displayed on the stage ST0. The image KI disappears from the display screen by moving out of the display screen or disappearing from the stage ST0. Then, the hold of the special symbol lottery indicated by the hold image RI1 displayed on the stage ST1 is digested, and the stage moves to the stage ST0 as the hold-in-digest image KI indicating that this special symbol lottery is being executed. Similarly, the reserved images RI2 to RI4 displayed on the stages ST2 to ST4 move from the stages ST2 to ST4 to the stages ST1 to ST3, respectively. In this way, the hold image RI sequentially moves on the stage ST every time the hold of the first special symbol lottery is digested.

  By the way, as described above, in the present embodiment, the lottery result with respect to the suspension of the first special symbol lottery is changed from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 before the symbol variation in the first special symbol lottery is started. Be notified. That is, for example, when the fourth hold occurs before the fourth reserved image RI4 moves to the stage ST0 and the change of the special symbol in the first special symbol lottery is started, for example, The lottery result of 1 special symbol lottery is revealed. Therefore, for example, it is possible to make the player expect in advance that there is a hold with a relatively high reliability for winning in the first special symbol lottery. In the present embodiment, a hold change notice of the hold image RI for informing the presence of such a hold is executed. Moreover, the expectation degree of jackpot of the special symbol lottery being executed is suggested by the display mode of the pending digest image KI displayed after the suspension is digested.

[Change in display mode of pending change notice and digestion pending image]
First, the outline of the pending change notice will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in (1) of FIG. 56, when the special symbol variation display (decorative symbol DI variation display) is being executed, the first hold to the third hold are stored in the RAM 403 (that is, Further, hold images RI1 to RI3 are displayed on the stages ST1 to ST3), and it is assumed that one game ball is newly won at the first start port 21 and the fourth hold is generated. Then, the production control unit 400 is notified in advance of the result of the special symbol lottery for the fourth hold (for example, the production pattern type “per SP”) from the main control unit 100, and this lottery result (preliminary) is determined in advance. Based on the determination information), it is assumed that it is determined to execute the hold change notice (see step S1121 in FIG. 28). At this time, the final display mode of the fourth hold is, for example, by lottery based on the normal table THA (see FIG. 30) according to the type of the production pattern of the fourth hold (change target hold) (in this case, “per SP”). For example, it is assumed that the change scenario “HA4-2” is determined as the change scenario (see FIG. 33) according to the number of holdings (in this case, “4”) (see FIG. 33). (See step S1126 in FIG. 28). Then, as shown in (1) of FIG. 56, when the fourth hold (change target hold) occurs, the hold image RI4 indicating the fourth hold is the initial display mode corresponding to the change scenario “HA4-2”. (In this case, it changes to a “blue” holding ball corresponding to the fourth holding position). In the following, for the sake of simplicity, it is assumed that no hold occurs after the fourth hold (change target hold) (the game ball does not win the first start port 22).

  Next, when the current fluctuation display ends, each hold image RI sequentially moves the stage ST to the left, the first hold is digested, and the change display for the first hold starts. When the variable display for the first hold is started, the hold image RI4 indicating the fourth hold is displayed in response to the movement of the fourth hold (change target hold) to the stage ST3 (third hold position). As the display mode, “blue” corresponding to the third reserved position of the change scenario “HA4-2” is set. Then, as shown in (2) of FIG. 56, when the first hold is digested (when the fourth hold moves to stage ST3), the display mode of the hold image RI4 indicating the fourth hold is “blue. ”Will remain as a holding ball.

  Similarly, as shown in (3) of FIG. 56, when the second hold is digested (when the fourth hold moves to stage ST2), the hold image indicating the fourth hold (change target hold). The display mode of RI4 changes to the “green” holding ball corresponding to the second holding position of the change scenario “HA4-2”, and when the third holding is digested as shown in FIG. 56 (4). (When the fourth hold moves to stage ST1), the hold image RI4 display mode indicating the fourth hold (change target hold) is “purple” corresponding to the first hold position of the change scenario “HA4-2”. Changes to a holding ball.

  When the fourth hold (change target hold) is digested (when the fourth hold moves to stage ST0), as shown in (5) of FIG. 56, the hold image indicating the fourth hold (change target hold). RI4 is displayed as the digestion pending image KI, and the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is a predetermined scenario when the change display of the special symbol corresponding to the fourth suspension is executed, and the change scenario “HA4-2”. To “red” on-holding ball corresponding to the on-digesting on-hold image (final display mode). The predetermined timing may be a timing for starting the change of the special symbol (that is, the timing when the fourth hold moves from the stage ST1 to the stage ST0), or a predetermined effect during the change of the special symbol (for example, mini The timing may be triggered by the appearance of a character or the execution of reach production.

  In addition, in FIG. 56, although the example in case the production pattern based on the prior determination information of change object hold (4th hold) is not a specific effect pattern was shown, the effect pattern of change object hold (4th hold) is a specific effect. In the case of the pattern, except for the effect when the change target hold is displayed as the digestion hold image KI (that is, (5) in FIG. 56), when it is not the specific effect pattern (that is, ( The same as 1) to (4)). Specifically, when the effect pattern of the change target hold is the specific effect pattern, the pre-specific effect hold mode is determined based on the special table THB shown in FIG. 31 or the restriction table THC shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 34 or FIG. 35, the change scenario is determined in accordance with the pre-specific effect holding mode and the holding number. Then, the display mode of the change target hold image changes to the display mode defined in the change scenario, similarly to (1) to (4) of FIG. 56, depending on the hold position. When displayed as the digestion pending image KI, unlike the predetermined timing described with reference to (5) of FIG. 56, the change occurs until the specific effect is started in the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the change target suspension. It changes to the pre-specific production hold mode defined in the scenario. Hereinafter, an outline of the production until the change target hold is displayed as the digestion hold image KI and the specific production is started will be described.

[Outline of production before the start of specific production in non-time-saving state]
With reference to FIG. 57 and FIG. 58, the outline of the effect before the specific effect in the non-time-short state is started in the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the change target hold. In FIG. 57, the change target hold before change flag is OFF, the display mode “blue” of the first hold position and the hold mode “blue” before the specific performance are defined as change scenarios, and the normal combination table TCA or before start An example in which the character C (for example, the combination pattern “C3C-AB” illustrated in FIG. 39) is determined as the pre-start character based on the appearance table TCC. In FIG. 58, the change target hold before change flag is ON, the display mode “blue” of the first hold position and the hold mode “green” before the specific performance are defined as the change scenario, and based on the pre-start appearance table TCB. In this example, characters X and C (for example, the combination pattern “C4XC-AB” illustrated in FIG. 40) are determined as the pre-start characters.

  First, with reference to FIG. 57, an outline of the effect before the start of the specific effect when the flag before starting change target is OFF and the character C is determined as the character before the start will be described. As shown in (1) of FIG. 57, when the change target hold is digested (corresponding special symbol variation display is started), the decorative display DI variation display is started in the image display unit 6. Further, the change target hold moves from the stage ST1 to the stage ST0 and is displayed as the digest hold target hold image KI. At this time, as the display mode of the digestion on-hold image KI, the display mode at the first holding position (the “holding ball of“ blue ”) is inherited, and the holding mode before the specific effect is also defined as“ blue ”. The display mode of the digestion pending image KI does not change before the start of the specific effect.

  Next, as shown in (2) of FIG. 57, based on the fact that the character C is determined as the pre-start character, a character appearance effect in which the character C appears in the image display unit 6 is executed. Along with this character appearance effect, the variation display of the decorative symbol DI is reduced and displayed in the upper left corner of the image display unit 6, for example. Then, as shown in (3) of FIG. 57, the character C that has appeared in the character appearance effect is reduced and moves to the stage ST0, and circulates the pending digestion image KI displayed on the stage ST0. After that, as shown in (4) of FIG. 57, in order to give a notice that the specific effect will be started from now on, a notice effect for notifying that the specific effect will be performed (for example, a line effect “Shoot!”). Is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 58, an outline of the effect before the start of the specific effect will be described when the change target holding flag before the start is ON and the character X and the character C are determined as the characters before the start. It is assumed that the appearance order of characters before the start is defined to appear in the order of character C and character X. First, similarly to (1) of FIG. 57, when the change target hold is digested (variable display of the corresponding special symbol is started), the variable display of the decorative symbol DI is started on the image display unit 6. . Further, the change target hold moves from the stage ST1 to the stage ST0 and is displayed as the digest hold target hold image KI. At this time, as the display mode of the digestion pending image KI, the display mode (the “blue” holding ball) at the first holding position is taken over. Note that “green” is defined as the hold mode before the specific effect, but the display mode of the digestion hold image KI does not change when the change starts.

  Next, as in (2) of FIG. 57, based on the fact that the character C appears first as the pre-start character, the character appearance effect in which the character C appears in the image display unit 6 Executed. Then, as in (3) of FIG. 57, the character C that has appeared in the character appearance effect is reduced and moved to the stage ST0, and circulates the pending digestion image KI displayed on the stage ST0.

  Next, as shown in (4) of FIG. 58, the character appearance in which the character X appears in the image display unit 6 based on the fact that the character X appears as the second character before the start is determined. Production is performed. Since the character X is a character that changes the display mode of the digestion-pending image KI, for example, a speech effect such as “It is a pending change!” Is displayed at the same time as the appearance. As shown in (5) of FIG. 58, the character X that has appeared in the character appearance effect is reduced and moved to the stage ST0, and circulates in the digestion pending image KI together with the character C that has already circulated. Further, when the character X moves to the stage ST0, the display mode of the digestion pending image KI changes from “blue” to “green”, that is, before the specific effect is started, It changes to. Thereafter, in order to notify that the specific effect will be started from now on, as shown in (6) of FIG. 58, a notice effect (for example, for notifying that the specific effect of bringing the characters together and sorting out to the enemy character is performed) , “Display the line!” Is executed.

  As described above, in the effect before the specific effect in the non-time-short state, the pre-start character based on the combination pattern of the characters appears, and the effect that the display mode of the digestion hold image KI changes to the pre-specific effect hold mode Is done. Next, an outline of the specific effect in the non-time-short state will be described.

[Outline of specific performance in non-time-saving state]
With reference to FIGS. 59 to 62, the outline of the specific effect in the non-time-saving state of the present embodiment will be described. In the example shown in FIGS. 59 to 62, the specific effect pattern of the change target hold is “P3ABC loss”, and “blue” is determined as the pre-specific effect hold mode based on the special table THB (see FIG. 31). It is assumed that the combination pattern “C3C-AB” is determined based on the combination table TCA (see FIG. 39) and the specific scenario “AB2-1” (see FIG. 43) is determined. In the following, referring to FIG. 59 (refer to FIGS. 60 to 62 as supplementary explanations as appropriate), an outline of a specific effect that varies depending on the operation of the effect button 37 will be described. 60 shows an example of the effect when the long press operation of the effect button 37 is continued, FIG. 61 shows an example of the effect when the long press operation of the effect button 37 is partially interrupted, and FIG. An example of the effect when the long press operation is not performed is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 59, first, when the change display of the change target hold is started, as described above with reference to FIGS. 57 and 58, the effect before the start of the specific effect is executed and the specific effect is performed. A notice effect for notifying the fact is executed (see (1) in FIGS. 60 to 62), and then an explanation effect (for example, explaining that the operation of the effect button 37 is necessary in the specific effect immediately before the start of the specific effect (for example, A dialogue effect “Long press!” Is displayed together with an image display showing the effect button 37 (see (2) in FIGS. 60 to 62). Thereafter, the specific effect is started (see (3) to (7) in FIGS. 60 and 61 and (3) and (4) in FIG. 62), and when the specific effect is completed, the SPSP reach effect is developed (FIG. 60, (See (8) in FIG. 61 and (5) in FIG. 62).

  In the present embodiment, when the explanation effect described above is executed, the image showing the effect button 37 is displayed in the same color as the display mode of the digestion pending image KI (in this case, “blue”). It is suggested that the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is changed by operating the effect button 37. Moreover, it is suggested that the character (in this case, the character C) that circulates the digestion pending image KI is enlarged and displayed (materialized display) on the image display unit 6, thereby gathering the characters. (See (2) in FIGS. 60 to 62).

  As shown in FIG. 59, the period during which the specific effect is executed is divided into four blocks (periods) of the first block to the fourth block, and the operation of the effect button 37 (specifically, in the first half of each block). A period (operation effective period) in which the long press) is valid is provided, and in the second half of each block, a result display period in which results corresponding to the internal points accumulated and stored in response to the long press operation of the effect button 37 are displayed. Is provided.

  (1) in FIG. 59 shows that the internal points are accumulated by 100 pt at the start of the result display period of the first block due to the long press during the operation effective period of each block, and the start of the result display period of the second block An example is shown in which the internal points are accumulated by 200 pt at the time point, the internal points are accumulated by 300 pt at the start time of the result display period of the third block, and the internal points are accumulated by 400 pt at the start time of the result display period of the fourth block.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 59, when the presentation button 37 is pressed for the first time during the operation effective period when the long press is continued, the shape of the digestion hold image KI changes from the hold ball to the button hold. Then, the image of the effect button 37 having the same color as the digestion pending image KI displayed in the explanation effect is hidden (see (3) in FIG. 60). That is, it gives the impression that the image of the effect button 37 is displayed as it is as the digestion pending image KI.

  Next, since 100 pt of the internal points are accumulated in the result display period of the first block, the character in which the character A appears (collects) in the image display unit 6 according to the definition of the specific scenario “AB2-1”. An appearance effect is executed, and at this time, a determined line effect that displays a determined line (for example, “Let's leave!”) According to the character A is executed (see (4) in FIG. 60).

  Next, since 200 pt of internal points are accumulated in the result display period of the second block, the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is displayed in the image display unit 6 in accordance with the definition of the specific scenario “AB2-1”. An effect of changing from “blue” to “green” button suspension is executed (see (5) in FIG. 60).

  Next, since 300 pt of internal points are accumulated in the result display period of the third block, the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is displayed in the image display unit 6 in accordance with the definition of the specific scenario “AB2-1”. An effect of changing from “green” to “purple” button hold is executed (see (6) in FIG. 60).

  Next, since 400 pt is accumulated in the result display period of the fourth block, the character B appears (collects) in the image display unit 6 in accordance with the definition of the specific scenario “AB2-1”. An appearance effect is executed, and at this time, a determined line effect that displays a determined line (for example, “Let's help!”) Corresponding to the character B is executed (see (7) in FIG. 60).

  Then, the pre-start character (character C) and the characters A and B appearing in the specific effect are gathered to develop into an SPSP reach effect (ABC gathering reach) corresponding to the three characters A, B, and C. (See (8) in FIG. 60).

  It should be noted that when the effect button 37 is operated, a vibration effect is generated in which the effect button 37 vibrates with the strength “weak”, and during the result display period, the appearance of the character and the change in the display mode of the digestion pending image KI are performed. When the content of the effect changes as described above, in order to give an impression that the effect has changed, a vibration effect that vibrates with strength “strong” is executed regardless of whether the effect button 37 is pressed. For this reason, in the example of (1) of FIG. 59, the vibration effect that the effect button 37 vibrates with the strength “strong” is executed in each result display period of the first block to the fourth block. Moreover, in this embodiment, the sound effect which outputs the vibration sound according to the display mode of the present digestion pending | holding image is also performed according to this vibration effect. Specifically, when the display mode of the digestion hold image KI is “blue”, a vibration level 1 vibration sound is output, and when the display mode is “green”, a vibration level 2 vibration sound is output. When the display mode is “purple”, the vibration sound of the vibration level 3 is output. When the display mode is “red”, the vibration sound of the vibration level 4 is output. The higher the vibration level, the higher the vibration frequency. Sound is output.

  (2) of FIG. 59 shows that the internal points are accumulated by 100 pt at the start of the result display period of the first block due to interruption of the long press in a part of the operation effective period of each block, and the second block The internal point is accumulated 150 pt at the start of the result display period, the internal point is accumulated 200 pt at the start of the result display period of the third block, and the internal point is accumulated 250 pt at the start of the result display period of the fourth block. An example is shown.

  As shown in (2) of FIG. 59, when the long press is partially interrupted and the effect button 37 is pressed for the first time during the operation effective period, the shape of the digestion hold image KI changes from the hold ball to the button hold. The image of the effect button 37 having the same color as the digestion pending image KI, which was displayed in the explanation effect, is not displayed (see (3) in FIG. 61).

  Next, since 100 pt of the internal points are accumulated in the result display period of the first block, the character in which the character A appears (collects) in the image display unit 6 according to the definition of the specific scenario “AB2-1”. An appearance effect is executed, and at this time, a determined line effect that displays a determined line (for example, “Let's leave!”) According to the character A is executed (see (4) in FIG. 61).

  Next, in the result display period of the second block, 150 pt of internal points have been accumulated, but since the accumulated value that has not yet reached (200 pt) has not been reached, it is defined in the specific scenario “AB2-1”. The effect is not executed, and an effect without change is executed (see (5) in FIG. 61).

  Next, since 200 pt of internal points are accumulated in the result display period of the third block, the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is displayed in the image display unit 6 in accordance with the definition of the specific scenario “AB2-1”. An effect of changing from “blue” to “green” button suspension is executed (see (6) in FIG. 61).

  Next, in the result display period of the fourth block, the internal points are accumulated 250 pt, but since the accumulated value (300 pt) that has not yet reached has been reached, it is defined in the specific scenario “AB2-1”. The effect is not executed as a result display effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 37. However, as it is, all the characters (A, B) defined in the specific scenario “AB2-1” do not appear, so that a forced addition effect that forcibly displays the character B that does not appear is executed. (See (7) in FIG. 61). When character B appears as a forced addition effect, the determined speech effect according to character B is not executed. In addition, when the character B appears as a forced addition effect and when the character B appears as defined in the specific scenario as a result display effect according to the operation of the effect button 37, the character appearance method (that is, , The production mode) may be different. By doing in this way, even if the same character (character B) appears (gathers), whether it appeared according to the operation of the effect button 37 or the operation of the effect button 37, depending on the appearance method. Regardless of whether or not it appeared by forced addition production, it will be distinguished.

  Then, the pre-start character (character C) and the characters A and B appearing in the specific effect are gathered to develop into an SPSP reach effect (ABC gathering reach) corresponding to the three characters A, B, and C. (See (8) in FIG. 61).

  In the example of (2) in FIG. 59, the effect contents change in each result display period of the first block and the third block, so that the vibration effect in which the effect button 37 vibrates with the strength “strong” is executed. However, in the result display period of the fourth block, the content of the effect is changed, but because it is a forced addition effect, the effect button 37 is displayed in order to distinguish it from the effect according to the operation of the effect button 37. The vibration effect that vibrates at the strength “strong” is not executed.

  (3) in FIG. 59 shows an example in which the internal point is 0 pt at the start of the result display period of the first block to the fourth block because no long press has been executed in the operation effective period of each block. Show.

  As shown in (3) of FIG. 59, in the case where the long press has never been performed, the effect button 37 is not pressed during the operation effective period. The display of the image of the effect button 37 having the same color as the on-digestion on-hold image KI displayed in the explanation effect is continued (see (2) in FIG. 62). In addition, by continuously displaying the image of the effect button 37, the operation of the effect button 37 is continuously prompted.

  Next, in the result display period of the first block to the third block, the internal point is 0 pt, and since it has not reached the accumulated value (100 pt) that has not yet been reached, it is defined in the specific scenario “AB2-1”. The produced effect is not executed, and an effect without change is executed (see (3) in FIG. 62).

  Next, in the result display period of the fourth block, the internal point is 0 pt, and since the accumulated value (100 pt) that has not yet been reached has been reached, the production specified in the specific scenario “AB2-1” is The result display effect according to the operation of the effect button 37 is not executed. However, since all the characters (A, B) specified in the specific scenario “AB2-1” do not appear in this state, the forced addition effect that forcibly displays the characters A and B that do not appear is added. Is executed (see (4) of FIG. 62). In addition, when characters A and B appear as a forced addition effect, neither of the determined speech effects corresponding to characters A and B is executed.

  Then, the pre-start character (character C) and the characters A and B appearing in the specific effect are gathered to develop into an SPSP reach effect (ABC gathering reach) corresponding to the three characters A, B, and C. (See (5) in FIG. 62).

  In the example of (3) in FIG. 59, since the content of the effect does not change in each result display period of the first block to the third block, the vibration effect in which the effect button 37 vibrates with the strength “strong” is executed. In the result display period of the fourth block, the content of the effect is changed, but because it is a forced addition effect, the effect button 37 has a strength to distinguish it from the effect according to the operation of the effect button 37. The vibration effect that vibrates at “strong” is not executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the production pattern that develops to the same SPSP reach production (ABC concentration reach), production of different scenarios is realized according to the operation of the production button 37. For this reason, it is possible to realize a variety of effects according to the operation of the effect button 37. In the present embodiment, in principle, any one of the appearance of the character and the change in the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is performed in each result display period of the first to fourth blocks except for the appearance of the character X. Is called. Therefore, if the number of appearances of the character increases in the limited opportunity for changing the effect contents four times, the number of changes in the display mode of the digestion pending image KI decreases, and conversely, the number of appearances of the character decreases. The number of changes in the display mode of the digestion pending image KI increases. The appearance of the character suggests the type (contents) of SPSP reach production that develops later depending on the combination, while the display mode of the pending digest image KI suggests the reliability of the jackpot of the variable display during execution. . For this reason, for example, when the display mode of the currently pending digested image KI is a low-reliability image, the digest button 37 is operated by operating the effect button 37 at the limited opportunity for changing the effect contents. The player is expected to change the display mode of the reserved image KI (that is, the player expects that the character will not appear), and conversely, the display mode of the current digested held image KI is highly reliable. In this case, by operating the effect button 37 on the limited opportunity of changing the effect contents for four times, it is possible to expect which character will be developed to which development destination (SPSP reach). . In the present embodiment, the more the number of characters, the more reliable SPSP reach is developed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect more characters to appear. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, by executing a specific effect according to the operation of the effect button 37, the player's willingness to operate the effect button 37 can be enhanced, and the player's interest can be attracted. it can.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, even when the effect button 37 is not operated, by executing the forced addition effect, all of the characters defined in the specific scenario appear during the specific effect. However, when a character is added (appears) in such a forced addition effect, unlike the case where the character appears according to the result of operating the effect button 37, the determined speech effect accompanying the appearance of the character is executed. In addition, the vibration effect in which the effect button 37 vibrates with the strength “strong” is not executed. Therefore, when the production button 37 is operated, a more interesting production is executed. For this reason, the player's willingness to operate the effect button 37 can be increased, and the player's interest can be attracted. Further, as described above, even if the effect button 37 is not operated, the character defined in the specific scenario appears by the forced addition effect, but when the effect button 37 is not operated, the digestion pending image KI is displayed. Does not change to the display mode defined in the specific scenario. Therefore, the player who wants to know the reliability of the jackpot depending on the display mode of the pending hold image KI needs to operate the effect button 37, and therefore, the player's willingness to operate the effect button 37 can be increased. , Can attract the player's interest.

[Outline of production before the start of specific production in the short-time state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 63, an outline of the effect before the specific effect in the time-saving state is started in the special symbol variation display corresponding to the change target hold will be described. In FIG. 63, the display mode “blue” of the first hold position and the hold mode “green” before the specific performance are defined as the change scenario, and the characters X, A, B, An example in which C (the combination pattern “C4XABC-0” illustrated in FIG. 46) is determined will be described. It is assumed that the appearance order of the pre-start characters is defined to appear in the order of characters X, A, B, and C.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 63, when the change target hold is digested (variable display of the corresponding special symbol is started), the variation display of the decorative symbol DI is started on the image display unit 6. Further, the change target hold moves from the stage ST1 to the stage ST0 and is displayed as the digest hold target hold image KI. At this time, as the display mode of the digestion pending image KI, the display mode (the “blue” holding ball) at the first holding position is taken over. Note that “green” is defined as the hold mode before the specific effect, but the display mode of the digestion hold image KI does not change when the change starts.

  Next, as shown in (2) of FIG. 63, the character appearance effect in which the character X appears in the image display unit 6 based on the fact that the character X appears first as the pre-start character. Is executed. Since the character X is a character that changes the display mode of the digestion-pending image KI, for example, a speech effect such as “It is a pending change!” Is displayed at the same time as the appearance. Then, as shown in (3) of FIG. 63, the character X that has appeared in the character appearance effect is reduced and moved to the stage ST0, and circulates the pending digestion image KI displayed on the stage ST0. Further, when the character X moves to the stage ST0, the display mode of the digestion pending image KI changes from “blue” to “green”, that is, before the specific effect is started, It changes to.

  Next, as shown in (4) of FIG. 63, characters A, B, and C that are determined to appear second to fourth as the pre-start characters appear in the image display unit 6 in order. Moves to stage ST0 and circulates the digestion pending image KI. Therefore, as shown in (5) of FIG. 63, the characters X, A, B, and C eventually circulate around the digestion pending image KI. Thereafter, in order to notify the start of the specific effect from now on, as shown in (6) of FIG. 63, the advance effect for notifying that the specific effect will be performed (for example, a line display “Shoot! Is executed.

  As described above, there is only one combination pattern of characters (combination pattern “C4XABC-0”) in the production before the specific production in the short-time state. In this combination pattern, all characters X, A, As B and C appear, an effect is produced in which the display mode of the digestion-pending image KI changes to the pre-specific-effect hold mode. In the above description, an effect in which characters X, A, B, and C, which are pre-start characters, sequentially appear (gather) is performed as an effect before the specific effect in the short-time state is started. It is good also as the thing which does not perform the effect which gathers sequentially. Specifically, it is only necessary that all the characters before the start appear before the specific effect is started. For example, as shown in (6) of FIG. 63, there is a notice effect for notifying that the specific effect is performed. When executed, all pre-start characters may appear at once. Next, an outline of the specific effect in the short time state will be described.

[Outline of specific performance in short-time state]
With reference to FIG. 64 and FIG. 65, the outline | summary of the specific effect in the time-saving state of this embodiment is demonstrated. In the example shown in FIGS. 64 and 65, the specific effect pattern of the change target hold is “P3ABC loss”, and “green” is determined as the hold mode before the specific effect based on the restriction table THC (see FIG. 32). Assume that the combination pattern “C4XABC-0” is determined based on the combination table TCS (see FIG. 46), and the specific scenario “AG0-1” (see FIG. 47) is determined. The outline of specific effects that differ depending on the operation of the effect button 37 will be described below with reference to FIG. 64 (refer to FIG. 65 as a supplementary explanation as appropriate). FIG. 65 shows an effect example when the long press operation of the effect button 37 is continued.

  As shown in FIG. 64, first, when the change display of the change target hold is started, as described above with reference to FIG. 63, the effect before the start of the specific effect is executed and the specific effect is announced. (See (1) in FIG. 65), and then an explanatory effect (for example, an image showing the effect button 37) explaining that the operation of the effect button 37 is necessary in the specific effect immediately before the start of the specific effect. A line effect “Please press and hold!” Is started with the display (see (2) in FIG. 65). Thereafter, the specific effect is started (see (3) to (7) in FIG. 65), and when the specific effect ends, the SPSP reach effect is developed (see (8) in FIG. 65).

  In the present embodiment, when the above-described explanation effect is executed, the image indicating the effect button 37 is displayed in the same color as the display mode of the digestion pending image KI (in this case, “green”). It is suggested that the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is changed by operating the effect button 37. In addition, the characters (in this case, the characters X, A, B, and C) circling the suspended image KI during digestion are enlarged (substantially displayed) on the image display unit 6 so that the characters are no longer collected. It is suggested that there is nothing (or less likely) (see (2) in FIG. 65).

  (1) in FIG. 64 shows that the internal points are accumulated by 100 pt at the start of the result display period of the first block due to the long press during the operation effective period of each block, and the start of the result display period of the second block An example is shown in which the internal points are accumulated by 200 pt at the time point, the internal points are accumulated by 300 pt at the start time of the result display period of the third block, and the internal points are accumulated by 400 pt at the start time of the result display period of the fourth block.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 64, when the presentation button 37 is pressed for the first time during the operation effective period when the long press is continued, the shape of the digestion hold image KI changes from the hold ball to the button hold. Then, the image of the effect button 37 having the same color as the digestion pending image KI displayed in the explanation effect is hidden (see (3) in FIG. 65). That is, it gives the impression that the image of the effect button 37 is displayed as it is as the digestion pending image KI.

  Next, in the result display period of the first block, the internal points are accumulated by 100 pt. However, in the specific scenario “AG0-1”, the effect content when the accumulated value is 100 pt is not defined. For this reason, an effect without change is executed (see (4) in FIG. 65).

  Next, since 200 pt of internal points are accumulated in the result display period of the second block, the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is displayed in the image display unit 6 according to the definition of the specific scenario “AG0-1”. An effect of changing from “green” to “purple” button hold is executed (see (5) in FIG. 65).

  Next, in the result display period of the third block, the internal points are accumulated by 300 pt. However, in the specific scenario “AG0-1”, the content of the effect when the accumulated value is 300 pt is not defined. For this reason, an effect without change is executed (see (6) in FIG. 65).

  Next, since 400 pt is accumulated in the result display period of the fourth block, the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is displayed in the image display unit 6 in accordance with the definition of the specific scenario “AG0-1”. An effect of changing from “purple” to “red” button hold is executed (see (7) in FIG. 65).

  Then, the pre-start characters (characters X, A, B, C) are gathered as they are, and develop into SPSP reach production (XABC gathering reach) corresponding to the four characters X, A, B, C (FIG. 65). (See (8)).

  In the example of (1) in FIG. 64, since the contents of the effect change in each result display period of the second block and the fourth block, a vibration effect in which the effect button 37 vibrates with the strength “strong” is executed. Is done.

  (2) in FIG. 64 shows that the internal point is accumulated by 100 pt at the start of the result display period of the first block because the long press is interrupted in a part of the operation effective period of each block, and the second block The internal point is accumulated 150 pt at the start of the result display period, the internal point is accumulated 200 pt at the start of the result display period of the third block, and the internal point is accumulated 250 pt at the start of the result display period of the fourth block. An example is shown.

  As shown in (2) of FIG. 64, when the long press is partially interrupted and the effect button 37 is pressed for the first time during the operation valid period, the shape of the digestion hold image KI changes from the hold ball to the button hold. The image of the effect button 37 having the same color as the digestion pending image KI that was displayed in the explanation effect is hidden (similar to (3) in FIG. 65).

  Further, in the example shown in (2) of FIG. 64, since the effect value of the specific scenario “AG0-1” is reached for the first time at the start of the result display period of the third block, the cumulative value 200pt is reached for the first time. In the block result display period, in accordance with the definition of the specific scenario “AG0-1”, the image display unit 6 has an effect that the display mode of the digestion pending image KI changes from “green” to “purple” button suspension. It is executed (refer to (5) in FIG. 65 as the third block result). On the other hand, in the result display period of the other blocks, an effect without change is executed (for example, similar to (4) of FIG. 65). Then, when the specific effect ends, the pre-start characters (characters X, A, B, C) are gathered as they are, and the SPSP reach effect (XABC concentration reach) corresponding to the four characters X, A, B, C is obtained. It develops (similar to (8) in FIG. 65).

  In the example of (2) of FIG. 64, since the content of the effect changes during the result display period of the third block, a vibration effect in which the effect button 37 vibrates with the strength “strong” is executed.

  (3) of FIG. 64 shows an example in which the internal point is 0 pt at the start of the result display period of the first block to the fourth block because no long press has been executed in the operation effective period of each block. Show.

  As shown in (3) of FIG. 64, in the case where the long press has never been performed, the effect button 37 is not pressed during the operation effective period, so that the shape of the digestion on-hold image KI is the holding ball. The display of the image of the effect button 37 having the same color as that of the pending digest image KI displayed in the explanation effect is continued (similar to (2) in FIG. 65). In addition, by continuously displaying the image of the effect button 37, the operation of the effect button 37 is continuously prompted.

  Further, in the example shown in (3) of FIG. 64, the cumulative value 200 pt in which the content of the effect is defined in the specific scenario “AG0-1” does not reach the start point of the result display period of any block. In any block result display period, an effect without change is executed (for example, as in (4) of FIG. 65). Then, when the specific effect ends, the pre-start characters (characters X, A, B, C) are gathered as they are, and the SPSP reach effect (XABC concentration reach) corresponding to the four characters X, A, B, C is obtained. It develops (similar to (8) in FIG. 65).

  In the example of (3) in FIG. 64, since the content of the effect does not change in the result display period of any block, the vibration effect in which the effect button 37 vibrates with the strength “strong” is not executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the non-short-time state, either the appearance of the character or the change in the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is performed in each result display period of the first to fourth blocks. On the other hand, in the time saving state, only the change in the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is performed in each result display period of the first to fourth blocks. Therefore, unlike the non-time-short state, the limited four-time change opportunities of the production contents are all opportunities to change the display mode of the digestion pending image KI. For this reason, in the time reduction state, the reliability of the jackpot of the variable display during execution is increased according to the operation of the effect button 37 (the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is promoted) in the time reduction state. It becomes easy to expect.

  In the present embodiment, four characters (X, A, B, C) have already appeared as pre-start characters in the time-short state, and no characters appear after the start. A fifth character may be added as a rear character. Specifically, when the production pattern is “per premier” shown in FIG. 18 in the time reduction state, the specific production is executed, and when the “per premier” production pattern is determined in the time reduction state. The fifth character may appear as the post-start character in the specific performance. In this case, in the short time state, in principle (except for “per premier”), the character does not appear in the specific effect, and only the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is changed. When the fifth character appears in the production, it becomes “per premiere” that is a big hit decision, so the appearance of the fifth character can be positioned as the premier production. In this case, a specific scenario in which the display mode of the digestion pending image KI is promoted to “rainbow” may be prepared.

[Modification]
In the above-described embodiment, the specific effect pattern has a one-to-one correspondence with the variation pattern as shown in FIG. Therefore, the effect control unit 400 wins the effect pattern hold (refer to step S1151 in FIG. 36) determined based on the notification effect start command (variation pattern) when the change object reservation is digested. Can be determined in advance based on the prior determination information (variation pattern) (see step S1122 in FIG. 28). However, the specific effect pattern and the variation pattern do not have to correspond one-to-one. In this case, the effect control unit 400 determines and stores the effect pattern in advance based on the prior determination information (variation pattern) when the change target hold is won, and when the change target hold is digested, What is necessary is just to perform the production pattern determined in advance.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pre-specific effect preserving mode is determined with respect to the effect pattern (specific effect pattern) when the specific effect is executed, and the specific effect pattern is a highly reliable effect pattern. As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, a display mode with high reliability (for example, “red”) is easily determined as the pre-specific effect holding mode. However, when the change target hold is a specific effect pattern, a display mode with low reliability (for example, “blue”) may be easily determined as the pre-specific effect hold mode of the change target hold. If it does in this way, in a specific production, it becomes easy to promote the display mode of a pending image during digestion which shows that change object hold is digested and being digested from the reservation mode before specific production with a low reliability in multiple stages, The production during the specific production can be highly interesting.

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific effect is executed according to the internal points accumulated by the long press operation of the effect button 37, that is, the specific effect is executed according to the long press operation of the effect button 37. It was supposed to be. However, the specific effect is not limited to the one executed in response to the long press operation, and may be replaced by another operation method (for example, continuous hitting), or by an operation detected by other detection means. It may be replaced. For example, the internal points may be accumulated when a predetermined operation of the player is detected by other detection means such as an infrared sensor or a motion sensor, and a specific effect may be executed according to the internal points. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific effect is executed by assuming that at least one character appears (that is, at least one character before the start is set) before the specific effect is started. And let me expect more characters to be added. However, the character combination pattern (for example, there is no pre-start character and the post-start character is the character A) is not set as the pre-start character, and the appearance (gathering) of the characters is started for the first time when the specific effect is executed. , B, and C).

  In the above-described embodiment, in the change display of the change target hold, all the characters that appear before the start of the specific effect appear and the characters after the start appear after the start of the specific effect. It will be developed to SPSP reach production corresponding to. However, this is not limited to the case where the characters are gathered in one variation as described above, and the characters may be gathered over a plurality of variations, and the SPSP reach production corresponding to the gathered characters may be developed. Specifically, at the time of winning the change target hold, the change target hold is started from the start of the fluctuation display corresponding to the hold stored before the change target hold based on the prior determination information of the change target hold. The character before the start may appear before the start of the specific effect in the variable display.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the variation pattern included in the prior determination information corresponds to the specific effect pattern, the pending change notice is executed, and thereby, when the specific effect is performed. When the change target hold that is the target of the hold change notice is won, the display mode (the hold mode before the specific effect) until the middle of the pending hold image indicating that the change target hold is digested and is being digested is determined. The display mode of the subsequent digestion-hold image is determined at the start of change of the change display corresponding to the change target hold. However, it is not always necessary to execute the hold change notice based on the prior determination information when a specific effect is performed. That is, the specific effect may be executed without executing the hold change notice. In this case, the change in the display mode of the pending digest image in the variation display in which the specific effect is executed may be determined at the variation start time of the variation display.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation effective period in the specific effect is the first half period of each block of the first block to the fourth block, and the result display period of the second half period of each block is not the operation effective period. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the result display period of each block may be the operation effective period. In this case, the value of the internal point accumulated at that time is determined at the start timing of the result display period of each block, and the internal point is determined according to the operation of the effect button 37 even during the result display period. May be accumulated.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the specific effect, the display mode of the digestion pending image KI changes according to the operation of the effect button 37. In addition to this, for example, the background color of the appearing character (The color of the character's aura) may also change. The color of the character's aura may be changed in synchronization with the display mode of the digestion-pending image KI, and is not synchronized with the display mode of the digestion-pending image KI. Regardless, it may be changed in a predetermined manner according to the reliability of the jackpot. Further, the color of the aura of the character may be changed in the same manner as the change in the display mode of the digestion pending image KI executed according to the specific scenario when the long press operation of the effect button 37 is continued. In this way, when the long press operation of the effect button 37 is continued, the color of the character's aura and the color of the digestion pending image KI are synchronized, while the long press of the effect button 37 is partially interrupted. In the case where the character is affirmed or the long press operation is not performed, the color of the character's aura and the color of the digestion pending image KI are asynchronous, and an interesting production can be realized.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a character appears instead of a forced addition effect in the result display period in the specific effect, the determined line effect corresponding to each character is executed. When all the characters corresponding to the specific scenario of the specific effect appear, the determined line effect (collected determined line effect) corresponding to all the characters appearing (collected) at that time may be executed. . In addition, this concentration decision dialogue production may be executed also in the case of forced addition production, unlike the decision dialogue production when individual characters appear. Moreover, it is good also as what is replaced with a fixed speech production or in addition to a fixed speech production, the character cut-in production according to each character (or gathered characters) is performed.

  Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the shape of the digestion hold image KI changes from the hold ball to the button hold when the specific effect is started and the effect button 37 is pressed for the first time. Regardless of the operation of the effect button 37, it may be changed from the hold ball to the button hold as the specific effect is started.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the hold display indicating the hold of the special symbol lottery, the case where the hold image RI is displayed on the image display unit 6 is described, but the hold display is not limited to this. Various modifications are possible. For example, the hold image RI may be displayed on a sub-display unit provided separately from the image display unit 6, or a plurality of hold lamps provided separately from the image display unit 6 may be lit and displayed. May be displayed on hold.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first big prize opening 23 is controlled to open and close in rounds other than the V round, and the second big prize opening 51 including the V region 53 is controlled to open and close in the V round. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a single attacker having only the second big winning opening 51 may be used. In this case, the second prize winning opening 51 is controlled to open and close in rounds other than the V round, but the V area 53 is not opened, and the V area 53 is opened only in the V round. It can be done.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect control unit 400 determines an effect pattern according to the notification effect start command, determines the contents of the various effects based on the effect pattern, and sets the effect contents. A command for instructing the contents is transmitted to the image sound control unit 500, and the image sound control unit 500 executes an effect by setting an execution schedule such as execution timing and execution time of various effects according to the command. did. However, the processing sharing between the effect control unit 400 and the image sound control unit 500 is not limited to this. For example, the effect control unit 400 determines only the effect pattern according to the notification effect start command, and performs image sound control. The unit 500 may determine the contents of various effects based on the effect pattern transmitted from the effect control unit 400, and may further determine the execution schedule and execute the effects. Further, when a single CPU is used as a CPU for performing display control, all the above-described processes may be performed by the same CPU.

  In the embodiment described above, the present invention has been described by taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be applied to, for example, a slot machine (cylinder type gaming machine, pachislot machine) within an applicable range. In this case, game information (random number; determination information) for determining a win is acquired by turning on the lever with a medal inserted in the slot machine (that is, the game information is acquired). The condition to be fulfilled). In this case, the “notification effect” in each of the embodiments described above corresponds to the effect from when the reel is changed to when it is stopped by turning on the lever in the slot machine.

  Moreover, although the features of the present embodiment and the features of the modified examples have been described above, it goes without saying that these features may be appropriately combined.

  Further, the shape, number, installation position, and the like of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. It goes without saying that the present invention can be realized without departing from the above. Further, it goes without saying that the numerical values and the like used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized even with other numerical values.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated in detail using embodiment, the above-mentioned description is only the illustration of this invention in all the points, and does not intend to limit the range. It goes without saying that various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, it is to be understood that the terms used in the present specification are used in the meaning normally used in the art unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2 ... Game board 4 ... Display 5 ... Frame member 6 ... Image display part 7 ... Movable accessory 8 ... Board lamp 20 ... Game area 21 ... 1st start port 22 ... 2nd start port 23 ... 1st Grand prize opening 24 ... Normal prize opening 25 ... Gate 26 ... Discharge port 27 ... Electric tulip 31 ... Handle 32 ... Lever 33 ... Stop button 34 ... Eject button 35 ... Speaker 36 ... Frame lamp 37 ... Production button 38 ... Production key 39 ... Plate 43 ... Lock unit 50 ... Right frame 51 ... Second big prize opening 52 ... V frame 53 ... V region 100 ... Main control units 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CPU
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start opening switch 111b ... 2nd start opening switch 112 ... Electric tulip opening / closing part 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... 1st big winning opening switch 115 ... 1st big winning opening opening / closing part 116 ... Normal winning opening switch 117 ... No. 2 big prize opening switch 118 ... 2nd big prize opening and closing section 119 ... V area switch 120 ... V area opening and closing section 200 ... launch control section 211 ... launching device 300 ... payout control section 311 ... payout drive section 400 ... effect control section 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image sound control unit 600 ... Lamp control unit DI ... Decorative pattern KI ... Digestion hold image RI ... Hold image ST ... Stage

Claims (1)

Acquisition means for acquiring game information upon establishment of a start condition;
Special game determination means for determining whether to execute a special game based on the game information acquired by the acquisition means;
Based on the determination result by the special game determination means, the symbol display control means for controlling the change display for stopping the determination symbol indicating the determination result after changing the symbol in the symbol display means;
In the specific period of the variable period in which the variable display is performed, the specific control and the effect control means capable of executing the special effect,
The production control means includes
The first special effect suggesting the content of the effect performed after the specific effect is performed as the special effect, or the determination indicating that the special game is performed in the variable display after the specific effect is performed A gaming machine capable of executing a second special effect suggesting the possibility of the symbol being stopped.

Images