JP2017225573A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can attract a player's interest.SOLUTION: A game machine (1), on the basis of a determination result on whether or not a special game is performed, controls a variation display which performs stop display after a pattern is varied, and controls a performance on the basis of a variation pattern. When executing the performance on the basis of the variation pattern, as a performance corresponding to a specific variation pattern, the game machine can select one performance out of a specific performance group (performance group A) which includes one or more performances (performance patterns), changes the performance included in the specific performance group whenever the variation display is executed by pattern display means, and when a specific variation pattern is determined by variation pattern determination means, determines one out of performances in the changed specific performance group to execute it.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 33

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, game machines are always required to have new actions that can 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 invention includes a special game determination unit (100) that determines whether or not to perform a special game when the start condition is established, and a symbol display unit (100) based on a determination result by the special game determination unit. In 4), after changing the symbol, the symbol display control means (100) for controlling the variable display for stopping the determination symbol indicating the determination result, and the variation for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result by the special game determination means Pattern determining means (100) and effect control means (400, 500, 600) for controlling effects based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means. And the production control means can select one production from a specific production group (for example, production group A shown in FIG. 31) including one or more productions (production patterns) as production corresponding to the specific variation pattern. Each time the variable display is executed by the symbol display means, the effect included in the specific effect group is changed (see FIG. 32), and the change is determined when the specific change pattern is determined by the change pattern determining means. One of the effects within the specific effect group is determined and executed (see (2) in FIG. 33).

  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 game ball passage determination process peculiar to this embodiment 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 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 An example of a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S414 of FIG. FIG. 12 shows an example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. FIG. 12 shows 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 notification effect setting process in step S115 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the effect pattern update process in step S801 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the production group and production pattern which concern on this embodiment The figure for demonstrating an example by which the production pattern of the production group A which concerns on this embodiment is updated. An example of notification effect for each variation according to this embodiment An example of notification effect for each variation according to the modification

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

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

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

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

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

  In the game area 20, a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the falling direction of the game ball are arranged. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, 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 grand prize opening 23 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or 6 winning game balls) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 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 6 game balls have been won, or 0.1 seconds have passed or 6 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 referred to as “V”) is provided at a branch portion between the left flow channel and the right flow channel. 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 second 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.

  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 repeats a predetermined number of rounds in which the first grand prize winning opening 23 protrudes and is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapse or 6 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 6 game balls have been won, or 0.1 seconds have passed or 6 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.

[Switch processing of this embodiment]
Below, the switch process (game ball passage determination process) of the present embodiment will be specifically described. In this game ball passage determination process, a game ball enters the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the gate 25, the first big winning port 23, the second big winning port 51, the V region 53, and the like. For example, it is executed not only when it is determined that the ball has passed (or passed), but also when the payout control unit 300 determines (counts) the paid-out prize ball (the number of prize balls).

  FIG. 5 shows an example of the output signal of the proximity switch installed as the first start port switch 111a for detecting the game ball winning (passing) to the first start port 21 and the like, and the output signal. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the binarization signal binarized into the ON level and the OFF level using the passage determination threshold value (5V). As an example, the proximity switch has a circular through hole through which a game ball passes through a rectangular plate, and outputs an output signal of a voltage corresponding to a change in magnetic flux when the game ball passes through the through hole. This is a direct current 2-wire electronic switch for output. As shown by the dotted line in FIG. 5, the voltage level of the output signal of the proximity switch decreases as the game ball approaches the center of the through hole, and becomes the minimum (minimum) when the game ball reaches the center of the through hole. The game ball rises as it passes through the center of the through hole and leaves. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the output signal of the proximity switch is converted to an OFF level of the binarized signal when the voltage level is larger than the passage determination threshold (5V) by a comparator (not shown), and the voltage level is When it is below the passage determination threshold value (5 V), it is converted into an ON level of the binarized signal. In the example of FIG. 5, the passage determination threshold used for the determination is described as one passage determination threshold (5V). However, for example, when switching from the OFF level to the ON level, the first passage determination threshold (5V) is used. On the other hand, the second passage determination threshold (6V) may be used when switching from the ON level to the OFF level. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the binarized signal from improperly switching between ON / OFF due to the output signal of the proximity switch going up and down across the passage determination threshold due to the influence of noise or the like.

  Then, as part of each process in the timer interrupt process executed at intervals of 4 milliseconds (4 ms) by the main control unit 100 described later with reference to FIG. 9, the binarized signal shown in FIG. By determining ON / OFF, the game ball is determined to pass. This will be specifically described below.

  As shown in FIG. 5, it is determined at intervals of 4 milliseconds (ON / OFF determination) whether the binary signal is at the ON level or the OFF level. In FIG. 5, the natural number n is used to represent the order of ON / OFF determination. In FIG. 5, the OFF level is determined by the (n−2) -th to n-th ON / OFF determinations, and then the ON level is determined by the (n + 1) th ON / OFF determination. Here, in the present embodiment, when the ON level is determined, in the ON / OFF determination processing determined to be the ON level, a predetermined minute time (for example, 4 microseconds) shorter than the 4 millisecond interval is used. The second ON / OFF determination is executed at the elapsed timing. In FIG. 5, the ON / OFF determination in the (n + 1) th timer interrupt process is determined to be the ON level both times. Thereafter, the ON / OFF determination is performed from the (n + 2) th time to the (n + 4) th time to determine the OFF level. Note that the ON level period of the binarized signal (referred to as the ON period) is longer than in the case of FIG. 5 (that is, the game ball passes at a slower speed than in the case of FIG. 5). When the determination is also executed during the ON period, the determination is executed twice in the (n + 2) th ON / OFF determination.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, when the ON level is determined to be the OFF level by the nth ON / OFF determination and the ON level is determined to be the second ON level by the (n + 1) th ON / OFF determination, It is determined that one game ball has passed. The ON / OFF determination is performed by the main control unit 100 (more precisely, the CPU 101) for the proximity switch installed as the first start port switch 111a, for example, and connected to the payout control unit 300, for example. The payout control unit 300 (more precisely, the CPU 301) executes the proximity switch for detecting the payout number of the game balls that have been played (see FIG. 4).

  Here, the predetermined minute time (for example, 4 microseconds) in the (n + 1) th ON / OFF determination shown in FIG. 5 is set in advance according to the software programming content for executing the calculation process of the game ball passage determination. The That is, the predetermined minute time described above is a variable time that can be set to an arbitrary time depending on the programming content. The gaming machine 1 may generate fine period noise (for example, noise of 3 to 15 microsecond period), and this noise period depends to some extent on the type of gaming machine. For example, a certain type of gaming machine is likely to generate noise with a period of 5 microseconds, and a certain type of gaming machine is likely to generate noise with a period of 9 microseconds. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by adopting a configuration in which the predetermined minute time described above can be set to an arbitrary time depending on the programming content, it is possible to effectively avoid erroneous determination due to noise of a fine cycle. Note that the arithmetic processing for providing the predetermined minute time described above is processing that is not related to the progress of the game and is only for earning time. For example, by repeating a process requiring a time of 1 microsecond four times, 4 microseconds can be provided as the above-mentioned predetermined minute time in software.

  By the way, in recent gaming machines, the processing load has increased due to an increase in the contents of arithmetic processing, so the execution interval of timer interrupt processing, which was 2 milliseconds in the previous gaming machine, has been extended to 4 milliseconds. As described with reference to FIG. 5, the ON / OFF determination using the proximity switch is also extended from the 2 millisecond interval and executed at an interval of 4 millisecond.

  Here, the previous gaming machine is determined to be the OFF level by the nth ON / OFF determination, is determined to be the ON level by the (n + 1) th ON / OFF determination, and is determined to be the ON level by the (n + 2) th ON / OFF determination. As a result, it was determined that one game ball passed (hereinafter referred to as “previous determination method”). That is, the game ball passage is determined by three ON / OFF determinations by three timer interruption processes. The reason for determining the ON level at the (n + 1) th time and the (n + 2) th time as described above is to avoid erroneous determination that the game ball has passed due to the accidental determination of the ON level once due to noise. However, in a recent gaming machine in which the ON / OFF determination interval is extended to an interval of 4 milliseconds, the previous determination method described above cannot determine the passage of a game ball passing at a high speed. For example, as the binarized signal ON level period (ON period) shown in FIG. 5 becomes very short (for example, around 7 milliseconds), it is difficult to determine the passing of the game ball passing at a higher speed. End up. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is determined that one game ball has passed by the determination method described with reference to FIG. From this, according to this embodiment, it is possible to reliably determine the passing of the game ball while preventing erroneous determination due to noise by the ON / OFF determination by two timer interruption processes.

  By the way, the gaming machine 1 includes a power monitoring circuit for detecting that the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is cut off, a disconnection detection circuit for detecting that the wiring of the proximity switch is disconnected, and a proximity switch. An abnormality detection circuit (not shown) such as a short circuit detection circuit for detecting that the wiring is short-circuited (short circuit) is provided. These abnormality detection circuits provide a threshold (abnormality determination level) for determining the occurrence of an abnormality at a voltage level higher than the passage determination threshold (5 V) shown in FIG. Therefore, when the voltage of the output signal of the proximity switch decreases, an abnormality is determined before the voltage of the output signal drops to the passage determination threshold, thereby preventing erroneous determination that the game ball has passed. Thus, since the abnormality determination level is provided at a voltage level higher than the passage determination threshold, it is difficult to take a long ON period by setting the passage determination threshold to a high value (for example, 10 V) (see FIG. 5). ). As a result, in the gaming machine 1, it is not realistic to determine the passage of the game ball using the previous determination method by taking a long ON period of the output signal.

In the switch processing described above, the second ON / OFF determination may not be performed in the timer interrupt processing determined to be ON that is executed after the timer interrupt processing determined to be ON.
Further, in the switch processing described above, it may be configured to detect the passage of the game ball by detecting the place where the binarized signal is switched from ON to OFF. That is, in FIG. 5, it may be determined that one game ball has passed with the determination that the n + 1 time timer interrupt process is turned on twice and the n + 2 time timer interrupt process is turned off.
Further, in the switch processing described above, in one timer interrupt process (ON detection), ON / OFF determination may be performed three times or more. In one timer interrupt process (OFF detection), You may perform ON / OFF determination twice or more.
In addition, in the switch processing described above, a configuration may be adopted in which the game ball passage determination is performed without converting the output signal (analog signal) of the proximity switch into a binary signal (digital signal). In other words, the game ball passage determination may be performed by determining whether or not the output signal (analog signal) of the proximity switch is equal to or less than the passage determination threshold (5 V).
In the switch processing described above, the output signal of the proximity switch is an output signal that is at a low voltage level when the game ball is not detected and becomes a high voltage level when the game ball is detected, and a signal inversion means for inverting the output signal Thus, the output signal may be inverted and converted into a signal as indicated by a dotted line in FIG.
Further, the switch processing described above may be configured such that the proximity switch itself converts the analog signal into a binarized signal and outputs it, and the binarized signal is output from the proximity switch.

  This is the end of the description of the switch processing (game ball passage determination processing) of the present embodiment, and the description returns to FIG.

  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 arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the operation of the movable accessory 7. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data. The RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  The lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 and the emission color based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. The lamp controller 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect controller 400. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. ) Is stored. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 8 and the frame lamp 36 based on the read light emission pattern data. In addition, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the effect contents set by the effect control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the read operation pattern data.

  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, 1/100), 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, 1/60). 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 to 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 to a high-probability state, an electric support state, and a short-time state is a probabilistic gaming state. A gaming state controlled to be in a low probability state, an electric support state, and a short-time state is referred to as a short-time gaming 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. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery according to the present embodiment. (1) in FIG. 6 shows the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21, and (2) in FIG. 6 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. 6, 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 50% and the winning probability of the jackpot B is 50%. is there. Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (2), the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22 is that the winning probability of the jackpot C is 35% and the winning probability of the jackpot A is 35. The winning probability of jackpot B is 30%. Below, with reference to (3) of FIG. 6, FIG. 7, and FIG. 8, the big hit game at the time of winning each big hit AC is demonstrated.

  FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are diagrams for explaining an example of a big hit game when winning big hits A to C according to the present embodiment. The first of the big hit games executed when winning each big hit is shown. The opening timing and closing timing of the big prize opening 23, the second big prize opening 51, and the V region 53 are shown.

  First, the jackpot game in the case of winning the jackpot A will be described with reference to (1) of FIG. 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 6 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. Thereafter, similarly, the 3R to 7R round games are executed by opening and closing the first big prize opening 23 with an interval period (2 seconds) interposed therebetween. Then, after the end of the 7R round game, after an interval period (for example, 5 seconds longer than the previous 2 seconds) is provided, the second big prize opening 51 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the final R The 8R round game is started. In the 8R round game, when 6 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. Thereafter, when a predetermined ending time elapses, the big hit game ends. 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 8R round game is started), for a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds). ) Opened. From this, in the 8R round game of the big hit game, it becomes possible for one or more game balls that have entered the second big winning opening 51 to 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 is controlled to a high probability state. More specifically, after the big hit game is finished, until the next special symbol lottery is won. (To be more precise, until the special symbol lottery is executed 9999 times), the game is controlled to be in a probable game state. If no game ball passes through the V area 53 due to reasons such as no game ball being launched in the 8R round game, the game state after the big hit is controlled to a low probability state. The However, in this embodiment, in such a case, as a relief measure, the game is controlled to the short-time game state from the end of the big hit game until the end of 30 rotations (that is, until the special symbol lottery is executed 30 times). Then, it is controlled to the normal gaming state.

  Next, the jackpot game when winning the jackpot B will be described using (2) of FIG. When the big hit game is started, similarly to the big hit game in the case of winning the big hit A, the round game of the first to seventh rounds is started after a predetermined opening time has elapsed. Then, after the end of the 7R round game, an interval period (for example, 2 seconds which 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, and the final R A certain 8R round game is started. However, the 8R round game in the jackpot game when winning the jackpot B is different from the 8R round game in the jackpot game when winning the jackpot A. Specifically, in the 8R 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 8R round game of the jackpot game when the jackpot B is won, the second big prize opening 51 is opened momentarily, and thus the game ball hardly enters the second big prize opening 51. . Thereafter, when a predetermined ending time elapses, the big hit game ends. Here, the V region 53 is closed 3 seconds after the second big winning opening 51 is opened (after the 8R 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 is controlled to the low probability state. More specifically, the game state is changed to the short-time gaming state from the end of the big hit game until the end of 15 rotations. It will be controlled, and then it will be controlled to the normal gaming state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the jackpot game when the jackpot C is won will be described. When the big hit game is started, the round game of the first to eighth 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. The V region 53 is changed from the closed state to the open state 3 seconds after the 8R round game is started, and is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds), so in the 8R round game of the big hit game, One or more game balls that have entered the second grand prize winning opening 51 can pass through the V region 53. When the 8R round game ends, the 9th to 15th round games are executed by opening and closing the first grand prize opening 23 with an interval period (2 seconds) in between, and after that, when a predetermined ending time has passed, The game ends. Then, on the condition that the game ball passes through the V region 53, the gaming state after the big hit is controlled to a high probability state. More specifically, after the big hit game is finished, until the next special symbol lottery is won. (To be more precise, until the special symbol lottery is executed 9999 times), the game is controlled to be in a probable game state. If no game ball passes through the V area 53 due to reasons such as no game ball being launched in the 8R round game, the game state after the big hit is controlled to a low probability state. The However, in such a case, as a relief measure, the game is controlled to the short-time game state from the end of the big hit game to the end of 30 rotations, and then to the normal game state.

  In the following, in the big hit game when the big hit B is won, the second big winning opening 51 is instantaneously opened (short open), so that the game ball cannot pass through the V region 53. This is called V short round game. In the big hit game when winning big hit A or big hit C, the second big winning opening 51 is opened for a longer time (long open) than the short open, so that the game ball becomes V The 8R round game that can pass through the area 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. Further, in the above, the V long round game and the V short round game are executed as the 8R 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. 6, in the big hit A, a total of 8 round games including a V long round game are executed as a round game in which a prize ball can be obtained. Since the game ball can pass through the V region 53, after the big hit game, in principle, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state until the next special symbol lottery is won. In jackpot B, a total of 8 round games including V short round games are executed. However, in V short round games, game balls practically do not enter the second big winning opening 51, so it is possible to win prize balls. As a substantial round game, a total of seven round games (7R) excluding the V short round game are executed, and the game ball cannot pass through the V region 53 during the V short round game. After that, it is controlled in the short-time gaming state up to 15 rotations. In the big hit C, a total of 15 round games including the V long round game are executed as the round games that can win the prize ball, and the game ball can pass through the V region 53 during the V long round game. After the game, in principle, the game is controlled in a probable game state until the next special symbol lottery is won. In the following description, the big hit A and the big hit C in which the V long round game is executed (that is, in principle, controlled to the high probability gaming state after the big hit game) are collectively referred to as a continuous big hit, and the V long round game Is not executed (that is, not controlled to a high probability state after the big hit game), and the big hit B that the winning ball can be acquired may be called a single hit big hit. Further, as can be seen from (1) and (2) of FIG. 6, the game state controlled after the big hit becomes an advantageous state (probability change game state) in the big hit breakdown by the game ball winning to the second starting port 22. The ratio (70%) of consecutive jackpots is higher than the ratio (50%) of consecutive jackpots in the jackpot breakdown by the game ball winning to the first start port 21. Further, the expected value of the number of rounds for winning the game ball to the second starting port 22 is higher than the expected value of the number of rounds for winning 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. 9, 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. 11) 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). The CPU 101 executes a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 12), which will be 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. 10) 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) that are counted up and updated in timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 12) 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. 12) 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. 9) processed during the subtracted time, and after reaching the maximum value (for example, 299) of the set random number, it again returns to the minimum value (for example, 0). 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, although details will be described later, other random numbers (big hit random numbers, design random numbers, reach random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers) are updated only by timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 12). 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. 10 is a detailed flowchart of the power-off monitoring process in step S911 in 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. 9).

  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 S <b> 9117, the CPU 101 prohibits access to the RAM 103 and ends the power shutdown monitoring process (the process moves to step S <b> 912 in FIG. 9).

[Restoration process by main control unit 100]
FIG. 11 is a detailed flowchart of the recovery process in step S909 of FIG. First, in step S9091 of FIG. 11, 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. 9).

[Timer interrupt processing of main control unit]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the main control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. Hereinafter, a timer interrupt process performed in the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 12 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 12 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. 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. 16 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. 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. 12, 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 game count process and the normal game count process are executed in order between the process of step S7 and the process of step S8 in FIG. 12, 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. 13 is a diagram for explaining 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. 13 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 the special symbol game, as shown in FIG. 13 (1), “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. 13, for example, the special figure side setting data “00H” is data for setting “waiting for start opening prize”, for example, the special figure side setting data “01H” This is data for setting that “special symbol variation is being displayed”. These special figure side setting data are stored in the ROM 102.

  FIG. 13 (3) is a schematic diagram of a storage area (working area) of the RAM 103. As shown in (3) of FIG. 13, 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 to be 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. 13, 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, as an example, a value “2500” indicating time is written in the area 11A of (3) in FIG. 13, but this value is decremented 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, as an example, a value “12” indicating time is written in the area 12A of (3) in FIG. 13, 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. 13 (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. 13 (3)) different from the timer function (see 11A in FIG. 13 (3)) is used. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to effectively suppress the complexity of the arithmetic processing.

  FIG. 14 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. 14, 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 5 is 90.06 seconds obtained by adding the addition variation time 0.06 seconds to the basic variation time 90 seconds. For example, the variation pattern corresponding to the identification number 21 is the basic variation time. 8 seconds. In FIG. 14, only one 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. 13, 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. 14) 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 “90.06 seconds” corresponding to the identification number 5 is set in the area 11A, the basic variation time 90 seconds and the addition variation time 0.06 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 “22515” adapted to the arithmetic processing with a period of 4 milliseconds, and the converted time data “22515” is converted into the RAM 103. Is written in the area 11A. Note that, for reference, time data that has been multiplied by 250 and adapted to an arithmetic process of a period of 4 milliseconds is described beside 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 in FIG. 14), and when setting the special symbol variation time, multiply by 250 to adapt to the calculation process of the cycle of 4 milliseconds (that is, the time of the multiplication value) Data; see the right side of the variation time table in FIG. 14). 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, identification numbers 20 to 24 in FIG. 14). In addition, the used memory area of the RAM 103 can be effectively suppressed. In addition, according to the present embodiment, for example, a special symbol variation time exceeding 90 bytes, such as a special symbol variation time of 90.02 seconds, the special symbol variation time in which the data amount exceeds 1 byte is indicated by 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. 14). Here, in FIG. 14, 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, the time data value of 0.02 seconds is shown in FIG. 14 for convenience of explanation, 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, 24 variation patterns are used (see FIG. 14). 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) of FIG. 13 shows the type 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. 13, “waiting to pass through the gate”, “ordinary symbol variation display”, “normal symbol stop display”, “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. 13, 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 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, and 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 table of the added variation time portion of FIG. 14 without storing the same time data value redundantly, in the table of the basic variation time portion 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. 15 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. 12 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. It should be noted that each time the value of the holding number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is subtracted by 1 in the process of step S406 of FIG. Deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of the last three steps S204 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

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

  In step S <b> 206, the CPU 101 sets a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. Here, the first pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S205. In addition, the 1st reservation number increase command containing this prior determination information is output by the output process of step S9 of FIG. 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 this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

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

  In step S209, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding 1. 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. Note that each time the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S404 of FIG. Deleted one by one. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the processing of the last three steps S210 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S211.

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

  In step S <b> 212, the CPU 101 sets a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S211. It should be noted that the second reserved number increase command including this pre-determination information is output by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 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. 16 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. Below, with reference to FIG. 16, the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 12 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. 12, 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 FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 in the non-short-time state (normal game state), and uses the short-time state (probability game). State or short-time gaming state), the variation pattern is determined (selected) for each special symbol lottery using the variation 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, the case where a variation pattern is selected using HT1-1 and HT1-2 shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 in the non-time-short state (normal game state) will be described. FIG. 17 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. 18 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 “75 to 124” assigned to “second”, “90.03 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as indicated by HT1-1, the fluctuation pattern “15.01 seconds”, “40.01 seconds”, “40.02 seconds”, “40.03 seconds”, “90. “01 seconds”, “90.02 seconds”, “90.03 seconds”, “90.04 seconds”, and “90.05 seconds” indicate the types of effect patterns of the notification effect “per reach”, “third SP” "Per hit", "per second SP", "per first SP", "per fifth SPSP", "per fourth SPSP", "per third SPSP", "per second SPSP", and "per first SPSP". Further, “per reach” is a type that hits big after reach is established, and “per first SP” to “per third SP” are types that hit big after finally developing to SP reach, and “per first SPSP”. ~ "Per fifth SPSP" is a type that hits big after finally developing to SPSP reach.

  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.

  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, when the variation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S407 is “260”, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern random value assigned to the variation pattern “40.05 seconds”. Since it is included in the range “256 to 271”, “40.05 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as indicated by HT1-1, the fluctuation patterns “15.02 seconds”, “40.04 seconds”, “40.05 seconds” of the above-described reach random number value range “70 to 99” of HT1-1. ”,“ 40.06 seconds ”,“ 90.06 seconds ”,“ 90.07 seconds ”,“ 90.08 seconds ”,“ 90.09 seconds ”, and“ 90.10 seconds ” Production pattern types “Leach Loss”, “3rd SP Loss”, “2nd SP Loss”, “1st SP Loss”, “5th SPSP Loss”, “4th SPSP Loss”, “3rd SPSP Loss”, “2nd SPSP Loss” and This corresponds to “first SPSP loss”. Further, “Leach Loss” is a type that loses after the reach is established, and “First SP Loss” to “3rd SP Loss” are types that eventually lose to SP reach, and “First SPSP Loss” “Fifth SPSP Loss” is a type that loses after finally developing into 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. 17, 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, a specific description will be given 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 third SP”, “per second SP”, “per first SP”, “per fifth SPSP”, “ The variation pattern random value range increases in the order of “per fourth SPSP”, “per third SPSP”, “per second SPSP”, and “per first SPSP” (partially the same). On the other hand, as can be seen from the “losing” portion of HT1-1, in the case of losing, “reach losing”, “third SP losing”, “second SP losing”, “first SP losing”, “fifth SPSP losing”. , The variation pattern random value range becomes smaller in the order of “fourth SPSP loss”, “third SPSP loss”, “second SPSP loss”, “first SPSP loss” (partially the same). 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”, “third SP reach effect”, “second SP reach effect”, “first SP reach effect”, “fifth SPSP reach effect”, “fourth SPSP reach effect”, “third SPSP reach effect”, “ The jackpot reliability increases in the order of “second SPSP reach production” and “first SPSP reach production”. 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.

[Non-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 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. 17, 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. 18 is different from HT1-1 shown in FIG. 17 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. 17 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. 17, 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. 19 is different from HT1-1 shown in FIG. 17 in relation to the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery when “no reach” is selected by “reach random number” in “losing”. 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 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 performed processing for the first special symbol lottery using HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. 19, 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. 22, HT2-2 replaces HT1-1 shown in FIG. 19 with “the number of holdings for the first special symbol lottery” replaced with “the number of holdings for the second special symbol lottery”. ing. That is, while the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 19 considers the number of first special symbol lottery reservations, the variation pattern determination process considers the number of second special symbol lottery reservations. The Also, as shown in FIG. 20, in HT2-2, when the number of reserves 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 uniform. .50 seconds "is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 20, 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. 6, the second special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22 is more effective than the first special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting 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. 22, 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. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above with reference to HT2-1 in FIG. 21, 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.

  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. 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. 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. 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. 21 is a detailed flowchart illustrating an example of the stop process in step S414 of FIG.

  First, in step S4141 in FIG. 21, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit determination process in step S407 in FIG. 16 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 jackpot game effect and information indicating the type of the jackpot game effect to start (whether it is a jackpot game effect based on the jackpot AC). An opening command to be included is set in the RAM 103. Note that this opening command is executed in step S9 of FIG. 12 after a predetermined fixed time (0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the stopping process in step S414 was started (after the process in 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 in step S6253, step S6255, or step S6256 in FIG. 25 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. The big hit game flag is set to “ON” to indicate that the big hit game is in progress, and is set to “OFF” by the processing of step S624 in FIG. 23 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 (“9999” in the present embodiment) when the high-accuracy flag is set to “ON” by the processing in step S6252 of FIG. 25 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. By the way, when the determination in step S4146 is YES, when the high probability flag is “ON” (that is, when the game is controlled in the high probability state), the process of step S4145 is executed 9999 times. (That is, the special symbol lottery has been continuously executed 9999 times). However, in the highly accurate state, since it is normal to win a big hit before the special symbol lottery is executed 9999 times, in reality, it is not determined YES in the process of step S4146.

  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 is terminated, 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)). Note that the value of J is determined a predetermined number of times (“9999”, “9999” in this embodiment) when the hourly flag is set to “ON” by the processing in step S6253, step S6255, or step S6256 of FIG. 15 "or" 30 ") 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 stopped 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 in-stop process ends, and the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 16, 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. 12, 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 of step S9 in FIG. 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 proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
22 to 25 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the special prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 12 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 moves to step S604. If the determination is NO, the opening effect has not ended, and the process moves to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 604, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax 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 determines 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 C 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 “8”, the first grand prize opening opening / closing unit 115 is controlled to start the opening control of the first big prize opening 23, while R When the value is “8” (that is, the V long round game or the V short round game), the second big prize opening / closing part 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. 12, 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. 21, 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. Now, with reference to FIG. 24, the V region opening / closing process will be described. FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the V region opening / closing process in step S612 of FIG.

  First, in step S6121 of FIG. 24, the CPU 101 determines a specified time (FIG. 7, FIG. It is determined whether or not 3 seconds shown in FIG. 8 has elapsed. If the determination in step S6121 is YES, the process moves to step S6122, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to step S6125.

  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 the control for opening the V area 53 in step S6122, and then the specified time (8 seconds shown in FIGS. 7 and 8) until the V area 53 set in the process of step S604 is closed. Or 1 second). 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.

  Returning to FIG. 22, in step S <b> 613, the CPU 101 determines, based on the output signal from the first big prize opening switch 114 or the second big prize opening switch 117, the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 51. 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. When the winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 12, the effect control unit 400 causes the game ball to be played 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 the winning process instruction in step S125 of FIG. 28 is executed based on the notification information. 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. 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 moves to step S616. If the determination is no, the process moves 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 “6”). If the determination in step S617 is YES, the process proceeds to step S618. If this 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 of step S9 in FIG. 12, and the round effect is 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. 23. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S621 in FIG. 23, the CPU 101 resets the round number 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, in the case of an ending command corresponding to a big hit symbol indicating a big hit (for example, big hit A or big hit C shown in FIG. 6) controlled in the probability changing gaming state after the big hit, the probability changing gaming state after the big hit game ends. An ending command indicating that the game is to be controlled is transmitted, and the effect control unit 400 executes the effect in the effect mode indicating the probability variation game state after the jackpot game effect is ended 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. 22 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 the 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. 25, the gaming state setting process will be described. FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the gaming state setting process in step S625 of FIG.

  First, in step S6251 in FIG. 25, the CPU 101 determines whether or not one or more game balls have passed through the V region 53 in step S6125 in FIG. 24 in the current big hit game. If the determination in step S6251 is YES, the process moves to step S6252, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to step S6256.

  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 “9999”. 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 “9999”. 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 step S6254, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ended in step S624 in FIG. 23 is a big hit game based on continuous big hit (big hit A or big hit C). That is, it is determined whether the game ball has not passed through the V area 53 in the continuous big hit or whether the game ball has not passed through the V area 53 in the big hit that is not the continuous big hit. If the determination in step S6254 is YES, the process moves to step S6255, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to step S6256.

  In step S6255, 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 “30”. Then, the game state setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S6256, 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 “15”. 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 won the next special symbol lottery (more precisely, the special symbol lottery is executed 9999 times). Up to) is set to the probable game state (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 30th rotation in the case of the consecutive big hit ( If YES in step S6254, step S6255), if the game is a single big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled in the short-time gaming state up to the 15th rotation (NO in step S6254, step S6256). In the present embodiment, in the case of not having passed through the V region 53, the number of time reductions is set more in the case of continuous big hit than in the case of single shot big hit, for 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, it is decided to give more number of time reductions than the single big hit where the game is not controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the big hit game by executing the V short round game. I will take such remedies.

  Above, description of the process of the main control part 100 demonstrated using FIGS. 9-25 is complete | finished, and the process of the production | presentation control part 400 is demonstrated next.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control unit]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 26, the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 26 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. 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, the CPU 401 receives various commands output by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 12 from the main control unit 100, sets the production content according to the received command, and sets the production content. A command reception process for setting various commands in the RAM 403 for instructing the image sound control unit 500 to execute an effect is executed. The command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

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

  Next, in step S13, the CPU 401 executes output processing for outputting various commands set in the RAM 403 to the image sound control unit 500 or the like in the processing in steps S11 and S12. By this process, various effects determined to be executed in the processes of step S11 and step S12 are executed by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8, and the like by the execution control of the image sound control unit 500 and the 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. 12, and the count value (updated random number value) is set to the maximum value (for example, 99). After reaching, it returns to 0 again (that is, it circulates). 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]
27 and 28 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. The command reception process in step S11 in FIG. 26 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28.

  First, in step S111, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 receives a hold number increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command; see steps S206 and S212 in FIG. 15) from the main control unit 100. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S111 is YES, the process proceeds to step S112. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S112, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 in response to the hold number increase command received in the process of step S111, and displays an additional display process of the hold image indicating the special symbol lottery hold on the image display unit 6. Alternatively, a hold image display process for changing the hold image to a pre-read display mode is performed. The displayed on-hold images are sequentially deleted when the notification effect is started based on the processing in step S115 described later. Also, the instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. In addition, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the RAM 403 causes the RAM 403 to store one piece of data (hold data) indicating the hold of the first special symbol lottery in time series, while the second hold number When the increase command is received, the RAM 403 stores one piece of data (holding data) indicating the holding of the second special symbol lottery in time series order. At that time, the CPU 401 extracts pre-determination information included in the pending number increase command, includes it in the above-described pending data, and stores it in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the CPU 401 performs a prefetch notice effect setting process. Specifically, the CPU 401 stores the special symbol lottery holding number (the number of holding data) stored in the RAM 403 more than 2 including the holding added in step S112, and stores it in the RAM 403 most recently. Whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect is determined by lottery or the like based on the prior determination information (that is, included in the latest pending data). For example, the CPU 401 determines that the prior determination information indicates “big hit”, “losing” and “reach effect” (reach effect), or “losing” and “reach effect”. In each of the cases indicating “None” (no reach reach), a prefetch random number is acquired, and when the prefetch random number matches a predetermined prefetch winning value, it is determined to perform the prefetch notice effect. It should be noted that different numbers may be set for the pre-reading winning values depending on whether the pre-determination information is “big hit”, “losing with reach”, or “losing without reach”. Specifically, by setting the number of prefetch winning values in the case of “big hit” larger than the number of prefetching winning values in the case of “losing with reach”, a prefetching notice effect is easily performed in the case of “big hit”. It may be a thing. If it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the CPU 401 performs a pre-reading notice to be executed by lottery or the like from a number of pre-reading notice effect patterns that satisfy the conditions of the prior determination information (such as the condition of whether or not a big hit). Set the contents of the production. That is, as the pre-reading notice effect, what kind of notice effect is performed in each notification effect is set. Note that the pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit over a plurality of notification effects, for example. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect start command and the gaming state notification command set in step S409 of FIG. 16 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. This notification effect setting process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect stop command set in the process of step S412 in FIG. 16 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. Further, since the next notification effect start command is transmitted after the lapse of the fixed time, the fixed stop display is continued until that time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  In step S120 in FIG. 28, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the opening command set in the stopping process in step S414 in FIG. 16 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 and the like to start the opening effect of the big hit game effect, thereby starting the big hit game effect. Here, the opening effect is an effect for notifying the start of the big hit game, and is typically an image effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the big prize opening 23. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round start notification command set in step S608 in FIG. 22 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. Here, the round effect is an effect executed during a round game of the big hit game, for example, an effect by an image or the like in which the main character is fighting an enemy character. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the CPU 401 determines whether or not a winning command set in the process of step S614 of FIG. 22 and output by the output process of step S9 of FIG. 12 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. Here, the winning process is, for example, a process of counting the number of winning balls paid out based on the game balls won in the big winning opening 23 that is opened during the big hit game (during the round). The CPU 501 of the instructed image sound control unit 500 receives a winning command based on a game ball winning to the big winning port 23 among the winning commands received via the effect control unit 400 (that is, the big winning port) 23 each time one game ball is won), the number of prize balls “13” corresponding to the big prize opening 23 is added to the total number of prize balls stored in the RAM 503 and updated, and the updated number of prize balls is displayed as an image. It is displayed on the display unit 6. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round end notification command set in the process of step S619 in FIG. 22 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 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 S128.

  In step S128, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the ending command set in the process of step S622 of FIG. 23 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. Here, the ending effect is an effect of notifying the end of the big hit game, and is typically an effect of displaying the mark of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 1. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130.

  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. 16 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 is terminated, 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 is terminated, 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. If 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. .

[Notification effect setting processing]
Next, the notification effect setting process by the effect control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the notification effect setting process in step S115 of FIG.

  First, in step S801, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 executes effect pattern update processing. Here, the details of the effect pattern update process will be described with reference to FIG.

[Production pattern update processing]
In step S8011 of FIG. 30, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a non-time saving state (normal gaming state). If the determination in step S8011 is YES, the process moves to step S8022. If this determination is NO, the effect pattern update process ends, and the process moves to step S802 in FIG.

  In step S8012, the CPU 401 updates the type of effect pattern, and the process proceeds to step S802 in FIG. Specifically, CPU 401 updates the types of effect patterns defined in a specific effect group (effect group A) among the effect patterns defined in the plurality of effect groups. Here, with reference to FIG. 31, FIG. 32, the update of the kind of effect pattern is demonstrated in detail.

  First, with reference to FIG. 31, the effect group in this embodiment and the effect pattern prescribed | regulated in the effect group are demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 31, in the present embodiment, the production groups are associated according to the type of production pattern (that is, the variation pattern; see FIGS. 17 to 20), and one or more production groups are included in each production group. The production pattern is defined. Then, according to the type of the effect pattern (that is, the variation pattern), one effect pattern defined in the associated effect group is determined (see step S802 described later), and thus based on the effect pattern. A notification effect (variation effect) is executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, when the type of the production pattern is the first SP reach (win / loss), the production pattern is determined from the production group A, and the type of the production pattern is the second SP. When it is reach (win / los), the production pattern is determined from the production group B. When the production pattern type is the third SP reach (win / loss), production is produced from the production group C. When the pattern is determined and the type of the production pattern is the first SPSP reach (win / loss), the production pattern is decided from the production group D, and the type of the production pattern is the second SPSP reach (win / loss). In some cases, the production pattern is determined from the production group E, and the production pattern type is the third SPSP reach (winning / losing). In some cases, the production pattern is determined from the production group F, and when the production pattern type is the fourth SPSP reach (win / loss), the production pattern is decided from the production group G, and the production pattern. If the type is the fifth SPSP reach (win / loss), an effect pattern is determined from the effect group H. Each production pattern has two versions, one for winning and one for losing, depending on whether the type of the production pattern is winning or losing, but in the following, unless otherwise noted, the different versions are mentioned. Without description, it demonstrates as one production pattern which has two versions.

  In each of the effect groups A to H, one or more effect patterns are defined, but in the present embodiment, only the effect pattern defined in the effect group A is updated by the process in step S8012. (Changed) The production patterns defined in the other production groups (B to H) are not updated (that is, do not change). This will be specifically described below.

  In this embodiment, 120 types of effect patterns (A-1 to A-120) that can be defined in the effect group A are stored in the ROM 402 in advance. By being specified as an effect pattern defined in group A, a notification effect based on these five effect patterns can be executed. In the present embodiment, the notification effects based on the effect patterns A-1 to A-120 are 120 types of theater effects (for example, control images). The five effect patterns defined in the effect group A are updated one by one every time the process of step S8012 is executed (that is, every time the notification effect is executed; every change). . Specifically, in this embodiment, in order to specify the production pattern defined in the production group A, a phase represented by a number is defined, and the latest updated by the number of phases (executable) It is shown which number of the production patterns are 120 types of production patterns. That is, when the phase is 7, it means that the production pattern A-7 (seventh) has been updated (becomes executable). In this embodiment, phase 0 indicates an initial state in which no effect pattern can be executed, but phase 0 is the same as phase 1 and the first effect of effect group A (A-1) may be executable. In this embodiment, each time the process of step S8012 is executed (every time the notification effect is executed; every change), the phase is added and updated one by one, thereby defining in the effect group A. The type of effect pattern to be changed will change. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 32, as the effect patterns defined in effect group A, effect patterns having an upper limit of five in the order of effect patterns that can be newly executed are set. For example, as shown in (1) of FIG. 32, when the phase is updated to 4, four effect patterns “A-4”, “A-3”, “A-2”, and “A-1” are displayed. When it is defined as an effect pattern in effect group A and the phase is updated to 5 as shown in (2) of FIG. 32, “A-5”, “A-4”, “A-3”, “A” -2 "and" A-1 "are defined as the production patterns in the production group A, and when the phase is updated to 6, as shown in (3) of FIG. 32," A-6 " , “A-5”, “A-4”, “A-3”, and “A-2” are defined as effect patterns in the effect group A, and thereafter each time the phase is updated. In the order of the newly-executable production patterns, five production patterns are defined as production patterns in production group A. Is the (see highlighted portion of FIG. 32). As described above, each time the process of step S8012 is executed, the phase is incremented by one. Therefore, when the phase is updated beyond 120, the remainder when the phase is divided by 120 By regarding the number as a new phase (however, when the remainder is 0, the phase is regarded as 120), the phase is loop-updated between 1 and 120. Therefore, for example, when the phase is updated to 123, since the phase is considered to be 3, the production pattern “A-3” is the latest executable pattern, and thus is defined in the production group A. As the effect patterns, there are five effect patterns of “A-3”, “A-2”, “A-1”, “A-120”, and “A-119” in the order of the effect patterns that can be newly executed. It is set (see (4) in FIG. 32).

  In this embodiment, this phase is counted up and updated every time the process of step S8012 is executed from the time when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and cleared (erased) when the power is turned off. For example, by storing the number of phases in a non-volatile memory, the number of phases may be continuously updated without being cleared even when the power is shut off, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) or more. The number of phases may be cleared on condition that the customer waiting state continues.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 31, in the other effect groups B and C, five effect patterns (B-1 to B-5, C-1 to C-5) are defined, respectively. Three production patterns (D-1 to D-3, E-1 to E-3, F-1 to F-3) are defined in E and F, respectively, One effect pattern (G-1, H-1) is defined. However, as described above, the effect patterns defined in these effect groups B to H are not updated. That is, even if the process of step S8012 is executed and the number of phases is updated, the effect patterns in the effect groups B to H are not updated. Therefore, when the type (variation pattern) of the effect pattern corresponding to the effect groups B to H is determined, one effect is selected from the predetermined (fixed) effect patterns regardless of the number of phases. A pattern is determined and a notification effect based on the effect pattern is executed.

  As described above, the CPU 401 updates the number of phases by the process of step S8012, and replaces and updates the effect patterns defined in the effect group A one by one based on the number of phases. For this reason, hereinafter, the five effect patterns defined in the effect group A are referred to as replacement update effect patterns in distinction from the effect patterns defined in the other effect groups.

  Returning to FIG. 29, in step S802, 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. 17 to 20, when the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) indicated by the setting information is “90.05 seconds”, the CPU 401 executes the first SPSP reach and hits the jackpot. As an effect pattern to be notified (per first SPSP), an effect pattern of one hit version is determined from effect group D, and when the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “90.04 seconds”, execution is performed up to the second SPSP reach. Then, as an effect pattern (per second SPSP) for notifying the big hit, an effect pattern of one hit version is determined from the effect group E, and when the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “90.03 seconds”, the third SPSP As a production pattern (per 3rd SPSP) that runs to reach and reports a big hit, one hit version from production group F When the effect pattern is determined and the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “90.02 seconds”, one effect group G is selected as the effect pattern (per 4th SPSP) to be executed up to the fourth SPSP reach to notify the big hit. The effect pattern of the winning version is determined, and when the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “90.01 seconds”, the effect pattern (per 5th SPSP) is executed up to the fifth SPSP reach and notified as a big hit. If the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “40.03 seconds”, the effect group is executed as an effect pattern (per 1st SP) to be executed to the first SP reach and notify the big hit. An effect pattern of one hit version is determined from A, and the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “40.0. In the case of “second”, the effect pattern of one hit version is determined from the effect group B as the effect pattern (per second SP) to be executed up to the second SP reach and notified of the big hit, and the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “ In the case of “40.01 seconds”, an effect pattern of one hit version is determined from the effect group C as an effect pattern (per third SP) that is executed up to the third SP reach and is notified of the big hit, and the variation indicated by the setting information When the pattern is “15.01 seconds”, the effect pattern (per reach) to be executed by reaching to reach and determining the big hit is determined. In addition, when the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “90.10 seconds”, the CPU 401 executes one up to the first SPSP reach and displays one losing version from the effect group D as an effect pattern (first SPSP loss) to be notified of the loss. When the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “90.09 seconds”, the effect pattern is executed from the effect group E as the effect pattern (second SPSP loss) executed up to the second SPSP reach and notified of the loss. The effect pattern of the effect group F is determined as an effect pattern (third SPSP loss) that is executed until the third SPSP reach when the change pattern indicated by the setting information is “90.08 seconds”. Decide the production pattern of one loss version from the inside, and the fluctuation pattern indicated by the setting information If the event is “90.07 seconds”, an effect pattern of one losing version is determined from the effect group G as an effect pattern (fourth SPSP loss) that is executed up to the fourth SPSP reach and notified of an error. When the fluctuation pattern indicated by “90.06 seconds” is selected, an effect pattern of one losing version is determined from the effect group H as an effect pattern (fifth SPSP loss) that is executed until the fifth SPSP reach is notified. When the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “40.06 seconds”, the effect pattern of one losing version from the effect group A as the effect pattern (first SP loss) that is executed until the first SP reach is notified of the loss. Until the second SP reach when the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “40.05 seconds” As an effect pattern (second SP loss) to be notified by losing, the effect pattern of one losing version is determined from effect group B, and the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “40.04 seconds”. When an effect pattern of one losing version is determined from the effect group C as an effect pattern (third SP loss) that is executed up to 3SP reach and notified of a loss, and the variation pattern indicated by the setting information is “15.02 seconds” The effect pattern (reach lose) that is executed until reaching reach is determined, and if the fluctuation pattern indicated by the setting information is “13.50 seconds” or less, the reach pattern is executed without performing reach (immediately lost). ). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S803, the CPU 401 determines the detailed content (scenario) of the effect based on the effect pattern determined in step S802. 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 S802. At that time, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The type of symbol (so-called appearance) when the event is played is determined based on the production random number, etc., and the announcement production is configured as a scenario until the final production is executed. Determine based on. Note that the notice effect is a variety of effects that are executed before or during the effect determined based on the effect pattern, and the reach in which the decorative symbol is in the reach state. Examples include an eye formation effect and a cut-in effect for notifying reliability during a reach effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S804, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute a notification effect of the effect pattern determined in step S802 and the effect content determined in step S803. 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 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 schedules the execution timing, execution time, etc. of the configured preview effect based on the instructed effect pattern and effect contents. And performing an effect execution process for executing each notice effect according to the schedule.

  Above, the description about the timer interruption process by the production | presentation control part 400 is complete | finished. Next, an outline of the notification effect characteristic in the present embodiment realized by the timer interruption process (and the process executed by the image sound control unit 500 according to the instruction of the effect control unit 400) by the effect control unit 400 described above. Will be described.

[Outline of notification effect]
With reference to FIG. 33, the outline | summary of the alerting | reporting effect in a non-time-short state (normal game state) is demonstrated. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol is determined, one effect pattern is selected from the effect group (see FIG. 31) corresponding to the change pattern (effect pattern type). Is determined, and an effect (notification effect) based on the effect pattern is executed.

  Now, as shown in (1) of FIG. 33, the information of the variation pattern (that is, the type of the production pattern) included in the notification production start command for the Nth rotation (for example, the sixth rotation) is “immediately lost”. To do. At this time, the effect control unit 400 updates the phase to, for example, 6 in order to set the notification effect, and the effect patterns “A-2” and “A-3” as replacement update effect patterns defined in the effect group A. "," A-4 "," A-5 "," A-6 ". However, since the information of the variation pattern is “immediately lost”, the replacement update effect pattern in the effect group A corresponding to the first SP reach is not selected. For this reason, an effect pattern (immediately lost effect pattern) that is not the replacement update effect pattern is determined as the N-th effect effect pattern, and the reach state is not established based on the effect pattern (that is, 3 The notification effect of notifying the loss is executed (without two decorative symbols other than the one that stops last among the two decorative symbols DI being aligned).

  Next, as shown in (2) of FIG. 33, the information of the variation pattern (that is, the type of effect pattern) included in the notification effect start command for the (N + 1) th rotation (for example, the seventh rotation) is “first SP reach loss”. Suppose there is. At this time, the effect control unit 400 updates the phase to, for example, 7 in order to set the notification effect, and the effect patterns “A-3” and “A-4” as replacement update effect patterns defined in the effect group A. ”,“ A-5 ”,“ A-6 ”, and“ A-7 ”. Then, since the type of the production pattern is “first SP reach lose”, one of the replacement update production patterns in the production group A corresponding to the first SP reach is determined. Accordingly, for example, the production pattern “A-3” is determined as the production pattern for the (N + 1) th rotation. Based on the production pattern, for example, a theater production whose play title is “A-3” is started. A notification effect in which a loss is notified is executed as a determination result of the effect (for example, an effect that the character determines “◯” or “×”). When this play production is executed, the decorative pattern DI is reduced and displayed in the upper left corner.

  Next, as shown in (3) of FIG. 33, the information of the variation pattern (that is, the type of effect pattern) included in the notification effect start command for the (N + 2) th rotation (for example, the eighth rotation) is “second SPSP reach lose”. And At this time, the effect control unit 400 updates the phase to, for example, 8 in order to set the notification effect, and the effect patterns “A-4” and “A-5” as replacement update effect patterns defined in the effect group A. "," A-6 "," A-7 "," A-8 ". However, since the information of the variation pattern is “second SPSP reach lose”, the replacement update effect pattern in the effect group A corresponding to the first SP reach is not selected. For this reason, as the N + 2 rotation effect pattern, for example, the effect pattern E-1 is determined from the effect group E corresponding to the second SPSP reach, and for example, the battle reach where characters confront each other based on the effect pattern. A production effect is executed, and as a result, a notification effect in which a loss is notified by defeat is executed. When this battle reach effect is executed, the decorative design DI is reduced and displayed in the upper left corner.

  Next, as shown in (4) of FIG. 33, it is assumed that the information on the variation pattern (that is, the type of effect pattern) included in the notification effect start command for the N + 3th rotation (for example, the ninth rotation) is “reach lose”. . At this time, the effect control unit 400 updates the phase to, for example, 9 in order to set the notification effect, and the effect patterns “A-5” and “A-6” as replacement update effect patterns defined in the effect group A. "," A-7 "," A-8 "," A-9 ". However, since the information of the variation pattern is “reach lose”, the replacement update effect pattern in the effect group A corresponding to the first SP reach is not selected. For this reason, as an effect pattern for the (N + 3) th rotation, an effect pattern (reach loss effect pattern) that is not a replacement update effect pattern is determined, and the reach state is established based on the effect pattern (that is, three A notification effect in which a loss is notified is executed after two decorative symbols other than the decorative symbol that stops last among the decorative symbols DI are aligned at “2”, for example.

  Next, as shown in (5) of FIG. 33, the information on the variation pattern (that is, the type of effect pattern) included in the notification effect start command for the N + 4th rotation (for example, the tenth rotation) is “first SP reach loss”. Suppose there is. At this time, the effect control unit 400 updates the phase to, for example, 10 in order to set the notification effect, and the effect patterns “A-6” and “A-7” are used as replacement update effect patterns defined in the effect group A. ”,“ A-8 ”,“ A-9 ”, and“ A-10 ”. Then, since the type of the production pattern is “first SP reach lose”, one of the replacement update production patterns in the production group A corresponding to the first SP reach is determined. Therefore, for example, the production pattern “A-9” is determined as the production pattern for the N + 4th rotation, and for example, the production production of the theater title “A-9” is started based on the production pattern. A notification effect in which a loss is notified is executed as a determination result of the effect (for example, an effect that the character determines “◯” or “×”). When this play production is executed, the decorative pattern DI is reduced and displayed in the upper left corner.

  As described above, in this embodiment, every time the notification effect is executed in the normal gaming state (every change), the effect patterns (replacement update effect patterns) defined in the effect group A are replaced one by one. When the effect pattern type (first SP reach) corresponding to the effect group A is determined and updated, one of the replacement update effect patterns is determined and executed. For this reason, even if the same variation pattern (the effect pattern type is the first SP reach) is determined, the notification effect executed at that time (that is, the determined effect pattern) is executed in the normal gaming state. It depends on the number of times (that is, the number of rotations). For this reason, according to this embodiment, it is possible to realize a notification effect that does not make the player feel bored. In addition, when a notification effect is executed based on a variation pattern in which the replacement update effect pattern in the effect group A is not selected (for example, the effect pattern type is immediately lost, the second SPSP reach, etc.), the replacement update effect pattern The types are replaced and updated one by one. For this reason, after one of the replacement update effect patterns is determined as the effect pattern, for example, when the effect pattern is not determined from among the five rotation replacement update effect patterns, the effect pattern is next selected from the replacement update effect patterns. Is determined, all of the replacement update effect patterns have been replaced since the previous determination. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, after a specific variation pattern (the effect pattern type is the first SP reach) is determined, the predetermined variation number (5 variations in the present embodiment) until the next variation pattern is determined. If there is an interval, it is possible to provide a novel effect that has not been performed so far. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect pattern update process is executed in the normal game state (non-time saving state), and as described above, in the normal game state where the player is relatively tired, as described above. It is possible to achieve a production that will not let you get bored. From the above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can attract the player's interest.

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In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the effect pattern (replacement update effect pattern) in effect group A is replaced and updated one by one for each change. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when an effect pattern in the effect group A is selected (that is, when the effect pattern type is the first SP reach), it may be replaced and updated one by one. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given with reference to FIG.

  Now, as shown in (1) of FIG. 34, the information on the variation pattern (that is, the type of the production pattern) included in the notification production start command for the Nth rotation (for example, the sixth rotation) is “immediately lost”. To do. At this time, the effect control unit 400 does not update the phase for setting the notification effect because, for example, the effect pattern type is not “first SP reach”, and does not change the phase 6, for example. Therefore, the production pattern “A-2”, “A-3”, “A-4”, “A-5”, “A-6” are specified as replacement update production patterns defined in the production group A. Is done. Then, as the N-th rotation effect pattern, an effect pattern (immediately lost effect pattern) that is not a replacement update effect pattern is determined, and the reach state is not established based on the effect pattern (that is, three A notification effect in which a loss is notified is executed (without two decorative symbols other than the decorative symbol that stops last among the decorative symbols DI being aligned).

  Next, as shown in (2) of FIG. 34, the information of the variation pattern (that is, the type of effect pattern) included in the notification effect start command for the N + 1th rotation (for example, the seventh rotation) is “first SP reach loss”. Suppose there is. At this time, the effect control unit 400 updates the phase to, for example, 7 in order to set the notification effect, and the effect patterns “A-3” and “A-4” as replacement update effect patterns defined in the effect group A. ”,“ A-5 ”,“ A-6 ”, and“ A-7 ”. Then, since the type of the production pattern is “first SP reach lose”, one of the replacement update production patterns in the production group A corresponding to the first SP reach is determined. Accordingly, for example, the production pattern “A-3” is determined as the production pattern for the (N + 1) th rotation. Based on the production pattern, for example, a theater production whose play title is “A-3” is started. A notification effect in which a loss is notified is executed as a determination result of the effect (for example, an effect that the character determines “◯” or “×”).

  Next, as shown in (3) of FIG. 34, the information of the variation pattern (that is, the type of the production pattern) included in the notification production start command for the (N + 2) th rotation (for example, the 8th rotation) is “second SPSP reach loss”. And At this time, the effect control unit 400 does not update the phase for setting the notification effect, for example, does not change the phase 7 because the effect pattern type is not “first SP reach”. Therefore, the production pattern “A-3”, “A-4”, “A-5”, “A-6”, “A-7” are specified as replacement update production patterns defined in the production group A. Is done. And as an effect pattern of the (N + 2) th rotation, for example, effect pattern E-1 is determined from effect group E corresponding to the second SPSP reach, and for example, a battle reach effect where characters confront each other based on the effect pattern. Is executed, and as a result, a notification effect is provided in which the loss is notified by defeat.

  Next, as shown in (4) of FIG. 34, it is assumed that the information on the variation pattern (that is, the type of effect pattern) included in the notification effect start command for the (N + 3) th rotation (for example, the ninth rotation) is “reach lose”. . At this time, the effect control unit 400 does not update the phase for setting the notification effect, for example, does not change the phase 7 because the effect pattern type is not “first SP reach”. Therefore, the production pattern “A-3”, “A-4”, “A-5”, “A-6”, “A-7” are specified as replacement update production patterns defined in the production group A. Is done. Then, as an effect pattern for the (N + 3) th rotation, an effect pattern (reach loss effect effect pattern) that is not a replacement update effect pattern is determined, and a reach state is established based on the effect pattern (that is, three decorations). A notification effect in which a loss is notified is executed after two decorative symbols other than the decorative symbol that stops last in the symbols DI are aligned at “2”, for example.

  Next, as shown in (5) of FIG. 34, the information on the variation pattern (that is, the type of effect pattern) included in the notification effect start command for the N + 4th rotation (for example, the tenth rotation) is “first SP reach loss”. Suppose there is. At this time, the effect control unit 400 updates the phase to, for example, 8 in order to set the notification effect, and the effect patterns “A-4” and “A-5” as replacement update effect patterns defined in the effect group A. "," A-6 "," A-7 "," A-8 ". Then, since the type of the production pattern is “first SP reach lose”, one of the replacement update production patterns in the production group A corresponding to the first SP reach is determined. Therefore, for example, the production pattern “A-6” is determined as the production pattern of the N + 4th rotation, and the production production of the theater title “A-6” is started based on the production pattern, for example. A notification effect in which a loss is notified is executed as a determination result of the effect (for example, an effect that the character determines “◯” or “×”).

  As described above, in the modification, the production patterns in the production group A are replaced and updated one by one every time a variation pattern corresponding to the production group A (the production pattern type is the first SP reach) is determined. The Even in this case, each time the same variation pattern is determined, a new production pattern can be executed. Therefore, compared to the case where the production pattern is executed from a fixed production pattern, the player has a novelty. An unexpected feeling can be given and a notification effect that does not make the player feel bored can be realized.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production pattern defined in the production group A is replaced and updated one by one in response to the number of phases being updated. The number may be additionally updated as the number is updated. Specifically, for example, when the phase is updated to 6, “A-6” is the latest updated (executable) production pattern. When all the production patterns of “A-1” to “A-6” including “” to “A-5” are defined in the production group A and the phase is updated to 7, “A-7” is further updated. In addition, it may be defined within the production group A. In addition, when the production pattern prescribed in the group A is additionally updated in response to the phase being updated in this way, even if the phase is updated beyond 120, the production group A The specified production patterns are not updated any more, and all 120 types of production patterns “A-1” to “A-120” are defined in the production group A. As described above, as a method of updating the production pattern defined in the production group A, the type of the production pattern that can be executed when the same variation pattern is determined is notified even when the update pattern is replaced with the additional update. Since the production increases every time the production is executed, it is possible to realize an production that does not make the player feel bored.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect patterns defined in the effect group A are replaced and updated one by one, but not limited to this, all five are randomly replaced and updated. It may be a thing. That is, every time a phase is updated, five effect patterns may be determined as replacement update effect patterns at random from 120 types of effect patterns A-1 to A-120. In addition, of the five effect patterns defined in the effect group A, for example, one effect pattern is not updated (always fixed), and the remaining four effect patterns are replaced and updated. Some of the effect patterns may be fixed and the rest may be replaced and updated. Even if it does in this way, since the kind of production pattern that can be executed when the same variation pattern is determined will change every time the notification production is executed, the production that does not make the player feel bored. It can be realized.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect pattern update process is executed in the normal gaming state where the player is relatively bored, but is not limited to this, and the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state The effect pattern update process may also be executed. Also, a plurality of effect modes may be executed even in the same game state (for example, a normal game state), and the effect pattern update process may be executed during a specific effect mode. In this way, when limiting the conditions under which the effect pattern update process is executed, it is possible to position the specific effect mode in which the effect pattern is updated as a dedicated mode in which the effect is likely to change even with the same variation pattern, It is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  In the embodiment described above, only the effect patterns in the effect group A (that is, the effect pattern type is the first SP reach) among the plurality of effect groups A to H are replaced and updated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production patterns in other production groups may be replaced and updated. In addition, the update method may be different depending on the production group. For example, the production patterns in the production group A are replaced one by one, and the production patterns in the production group B are additionally updated one by one. All of the production patterns in the production group C may be updated at random. In this way, depending on each production group (that is, the type of production pattern), it is possible to realize a variety of productions by changing whether or not the production pattern is updated and the updating method. It is possible to achieve a production that does not make you tired.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control unit 400 replaces and updates the production pattern defined in the corresponding production group (production group A) even if the variation pattern is the same. The notification effect based on the effect pattern is instructed to the image sound control unit 500, and different notification effects are realized even with the same variation pattern. However, the method is not limited to the method in which the effect control unit 400 replaces and updates the effect pattern. For example, when the image sound control unit 500 is instructed to perform the notification effect based on one effect pattern, the notification effect to be executed is replaced and updated. Thus, different notification effects may be realized even with the same variation pattern. Specifically, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to perform a notification effect based on a predetermined effect pattern (effect pattern corresponding to the effect pattern type) corresponding to the variation pattern. Each time the control unit 500 receives the instruction, the control unit 500 replaces and updates the notification effect corresponding to the specific effect pattern (for example, the effect pattern X corresponding to the first SP reach) to the specific effect pattern (effect pattern X). When receiving an instruction for a notification effect based on the notification effect, one notification effect is executed from the notification effects that have been replaced and updated. Even if it does in this way, even if the same effect pattern (effect pattern X) is instruct | indicated from the image sound control part 400 based on the same fluctuation pattern (the type of effect pattern is 1st SP reach), every time notification effect is performed The notification effect that is actually executed is changed, and various effects can be realized.

  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 is controlled to open / 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. You can get it.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control unit 400 determines the production pattern according to the notification production start command, sets the production content by determining the contents of various notice productions based on the production pattern, A command for instructing the content of the effect is transmitted to the image sound control unit 500, and the image sound control unit 500 executes the effect by setting an execution schedule such as execution timing and execution time of various effects according to the command. It was. 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 various notice 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.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when a special symbol lottery is won (big hit), a predetermined percentage (for example, as shown in FIG. An example is a game configuration (so-called loop machine) that is set to a probabilistic gaming state until the next big hit (exactly until 999 times the fluctuation display of the special symbol is reached) on the condition of winning V. Explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a special symbol lottery is won (big hit), a special symbol variation display is performed at a predetermined number of rotations (for example, 100 times) at a rate of 100% on the condition of winning V. It may be a game configuration (so-called ST machine) that is set to the probability variation gaming state until it is executed.

  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

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game when the start condition is satisfied;
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;
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern based on a determination result by the special game determining means;
Production control means for controlling the production based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the fluctuation pattern determination means,
The production control means includes
As an effect corresponding to a specific variation pattern, one effect can be selected from a specific effect group including one or more effects,
Each time the variation display is executed by the symbol display means, the effect included in the specific effect group is changed,
A gaming machine that determines and executes one of the changed effects in the specific effect group when the specific change pattern is determined by the change pattern determining means.

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