JP2018166732A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can execute a performance which attracts the interest of a player by means of a light guide plate.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a light guide plate, a movable accessory, light emission performance execution means which, within a predetermined light emission period, executes a light emission performance that guides light to the light guide plate and brings a pattern provided in the light guide plate to emit light, movable accessory control means which controls the operation of the movable accessory, performance display means, and performance control means which can execute a performance by using the light guide plate and the movable accessory. A movable accessory performance control means can execute a first performance which executes a movable accessory performance by the movable accessory control means when the light emission performance by the light emission performance execution means is not executed, and a second performance which executes the movable accessory performance by the movable accessory control means when the light emission performance by the light emission performance execution means is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

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

  Recent gaming machines include a liquid crystal display device, a movable accessory, a lamp, an effect button, and the like, and perform various effects to entertain the player. Some gaming machines are provided with a light guide plate as a means for performing an effect. For example, Non-Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine capable of executing an effect of displaying an image by causing a pattern provided on a light guide plate to emit light.

"Pachinko winning guide", Guide Works Co., Ltd., August 16, 2015, August 16, 2015 issue, Page 11, CR Lupine III I'ma Super Super "Ilumi Impact Notice"

  Game machines are required not only to provide fun for acquiring game media (game machines, medals, etc.) but also to provide various values (for example, highly interesting effects). For this reason, the gaming machine is always required to attract the player's interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a main object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect that attracts the player's interest using a light guide plate.

  In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention employs the following configuration. In addition, reference numerals in parentheses, explanatory words, and the like indicate correspondence relationships with embodiments to be described later in order to help understanding of one aspect of the present invention, and limit the scope of one aspect of the present invention. Not what you want.

A light guide plate (62);
Movable objects (63a, 63b, 65a, 65b, 66);
Light emission effect execution means (55, 500, 600) for executing a light emission effect of causing light to enter the light guide plate and emitting a pattern provided on the light guide plate within a predetermined light emission period;
Movable accessory control means (500, 600) for controlling the operation of the movable accessory;
Production control means (400, 500) capable of performing production using the production display means, the light guide plate, and the movable accessory,
The movable accessory effect control means includes:
A first effect (FIG. 66) for executing the movable accessory effect by the movable accessory control means when the light emission effect is not executed by the light emission effect executing means;
A gaming machine capable of executing a second effect (FIG. 68) for executing the movable accessory effect by the movable accessory control means when the light emission effect is being executed by the light emission effect executing means.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can perform the effect which attracts a player's interest using a light-guide plate can be provided.

FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Sectional view along the II-II line shown in FIG. The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 4 provided in the gaming machine 1 Partial plan view of gaming machine 1 The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the gaming machine 1 The figure for demonstrating an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery which concerns on this embodiment The figure for demonstrating an example of the jackpot game at the time of winning the jackpot A and jackpot C concerning this embodiment The figure for demonstrating an example of the jackpot game at the time of winning the jackpot B and jackpot D which concern on this embodiment The figure for demonstrating an example of the jackpot game at the time of winning the jackpot E and jackpot F which concern on this embodiment Flow chart of main processing executed by the main control unit 100 Flowchart of power-off monitoring process in step S911 in FIG. Flowchart of the recovery process in step S909 in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed by the main control part 100 An example of a flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. An example of a flowchart of special symbol processing in step S4 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The flowchart which shows an example of the process during stop of step S414 of FIG. An example of a flowchart of the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a flowchart of the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a flowchart of the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed by the production control part 400 An example of a flowchart of command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. An example of a flowchart of command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the prefetch notice effect setting process of step S112 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the notification effect execution process in step S115 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the opening effect process in step S119 of FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the light emission effect setting process in step S1126 in FIG. 25, step S1154 in FIG. 26, and step S1193 in FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the alerting | reporting effect execution process which the image sound control part 500 performs. The flowchart which shows an example of the round production line process which the image sound control part 500 performs The flowchart which shows an example of the V area passage effect process which the image sound control part 500 performs The flowchart which shows an example of the brightness change process which the image sound control part 500 performs The figure which shows an example of the light emission mode of a light-guide plate The figure which shows an example of the light emission mode of a light-guide plate The figure which shows an example of the light emission mode of a light-guide plate The figure which shows an example of the light emission mode of a light-guide plate The figure which shows the example of the brightness control of the image display part 6 A time chart showing the light emission period of the light guide plate and the luminance change pattern of the image display unit in association with each other The figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part at the time of the light emission period start of a light-guide plate The figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part at the time of the light emission period end of a light-guide plate A time chart showing the light emission period of the light guide plate and the luminance change pattern of the image display unit in association with each other The figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part at the time of the light emission period start of a light-guide plate The figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part at the time of the light emission period end of a light-guide plate A time chart showing the light emission period of the light guide plate and the luminance change pattern of the image display unit in association with each other The figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part in the light emission period of a light-guide plate The figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part in the light emission period of a light-guide plate A time chart showing the light emission period of the light guide plate and the luminance change pattern of the image display unit in association with each other The figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part in the light emission period of a light-guide plate The figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part in the light emission period of a light-guide plate A time chart showing the light emission period of the light guide plate and the operation period of the movable accessory in association with each other The figure explaining the example of production using the 2nd movable accessory 66 The figure which shows the example of an effect at the time of starting operation | movement of the 2nd movable accessory 66 simultaneously with the light emission start of a light-guide plate. The figure which shows the example of an effect at the time of starting operation | movement of the 2nd movable accessory 66 after the light emission start of a light-guide plate. The figure which shows the example of an effect at the time of starting operation | movement of the 2nd movable accessory 66 before the light emission start of a light-guide plate. The figure which shows the example of an effect when the return operation | movement of the 2nd movable accessory 66 is started simultaneously with completion | finish of light emission of a light-guide plate. The figure which shows the example of an effect at the time of starting the return operation of the 2nd movable accessory 66 after the light emission completion | finish of a light-guide plate. The figure which shows the example of an effect when the return operation | movement of the 2nd movable accessory 66 is started before the light emission end of a light-guide plate. The figure which shows the example of production using the light guide plate (pre-reading continuous notice production) The figure which shows the example of production using the light guide plate (pre-reading continuous notice production) The figure which shows the example of production using the light guide plate (pseudo continuous fluctuation production) The figure which shows the example of production using the light guide plate (pseudo continuous fluctuation production) The figure which shows the example of a production using a light-guide plate (modified example of a pseudo continuous variation production) Example of performing light emitting effect of light guide plate during notification effect An effect example in which an image 206 similar to the pattern 203 of the light guide plate is displayed on the image display unit without the light emission effect of the light guide plate. The figure which shows the example performed combining the light emission effect of a light-guide plate, and the effect which displays the image similar to the pattern 203 of a light-guide plate on an image display part during a notification effect. The figure which shows the example of the decision production which alert | reports the result of a special symbol lottery after operating the 1st movable actor 65a and 65b triggered by pressing operation of a production button. The figure which shows the example of the decision effect which alert | reports the result of a special symbol lottery after performing the light emission effect of a light-guide plate triggered by pressing operation of an effect button The figure which shows the example of the decision effect which alert | reports the result of a special symbol lottery after performing operation and the light emission effect of a light-guide plate for the 1st movable actors 65a and 65b triggered by pressing operation of an effect button. The figure which shows the production example which can be performed using a light-guide plate and a lamp | ramp The figure which shows the production example which can be performed using a light-guide plate and a lamp | ramp The figure which shows the example of an effect in which both V area passage effect and round number promotion effect are performed during a big hit game The figure which shows the example of an effect in which both V area passage effect and round number promotion effect are performed during a big hit game The figure which shows the example of an effect by which a round number promotion effect is performed during a big hit game The figure which shows the example of the production which notifies the result of the special symbol lottery after performing the lottery production after execution of the decision production

  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 one 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. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II shown in FIG.

  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.

  An opening 60 (an octagonal opening in the example of FIG. 1) is provided in the approximate center of the game board 2, and a game area for playing a game with a game ball by the area around the opening 60. 20 is formed. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a frame portion 61 that protrudes to the front side of the game board 2 is provided around the opening 60, and the frame portion 61 provides a gap between the game board 2 and the glass plate. By being blocked or by limiting the size of the gap to be less than the diameter of the game ball, the game ball is prevented from entering the opening 60 from the game area 20. Further, in the game area 20, a rail is formed in 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 goes to the upper position of the game area 20. A member (not shown) and a guide member (not shown) for guiding the raised game ball to the right side of the game area 20 are provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a light guide member 62 and a sub-image display unit are arranged in order from the game board 2 side to the back side (the back side of the game board 2) of the opening 60 provided in the game board 2. 63a and 63b, the panel 64, the 1st movable combination 65a and 65b, the 2nd movable combination 66, and the image display part 6 which displays the image for various effects are arrange | positioned.

  The light guide member 62 includes one or more light guide plates and a light source (not shown) arranged along each side surface of the light guide plate. The light guide plate is a flat plate member made of a transparent resin such as an acrylic resin or a polycarbonate resin, and a fine concavo-convex structure made up of grooves, scratches, and dots is formed in a predetermined region of the main surface on the back side. ing. Since this uneven structure is extremely fine, it is visually recognized as a normal transparent flat plate when light from the light source is not incident on the light guide plate. On the other hand, when light is incident on the side surface of the light guide plate from the light source, the incident light propagates in the light guide plate while repeating total reflection between the opposing main surfaces (front surface and back surface) in the light guide plate. In the process of propagating in the light guide plate, when light enters the fine uneven structure formed on the main surface on the back side and the incident angle becomes smaller than the critical angle, the total reflection condition is not met. The light is emitted from the main surface on the front side. As a result, the region where the fine uneven structure is not formed remains transparent, but only the region where the fine uneven structure is formed emits light and forms an image. When a laminated body of a plurality of light guide plates is used as the light guide member 62, a different pattern (a region where a fine uneven structure is formed) is provided on each of the light guide plates, and a light source corresponding to each of the light guide plates. By providing, it is possible to switch and display a plurality of images or to display them in a superimposed manner. In addition, the detail of the light emission aspect of a light-guide plate is mentioned later.

  The sub image display units 63a and 63b are configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, and execute various effects by displaying arbitrary images. Further, in the present embodiment, the sub image display parts 63a and 63b are supported by a movable member (not shown), and the game board 2 in the area within the opening 60 of the game board 2 is driven by a driving force such as a motor. It can move in the surface direction. Therefore, the sub-image display parts 63a and 63b function as an effect display unit and also function as a movable accessory. In the following description, when the sub image display parts 63a and 63b are viewed as a movable combination, they may be referred to as “third movable combination”. As shown in FIG. 1, the accessory lamps 8a and 8b are provided in the sub image display parts 63a and 63b, respectively. The accessory lamps 8a and 8b can emit light independently of the display and operation of the sub-image display units 63a and 63b.

  The panel 64 is a flat member having an opening having the same shape as that of the image display unit 6, and partitions the display area of the image display unit 6 and conceals movable objects and the like arranged outside the display area. Is provided. However, the panel 64 is not necessarily required and may be omitted.

  The first movable accessories 65 a and 65 b are a pair of shutter members that can be opened and closed by sliding in the left-right direction of the gaming machine 1, and are disposed on the side of the image display unit 6 without overlapping the image display unit 6. The first position (the position indicated by the broken line in FIG. 1) and the second position that is closed so as to be adjacent to the left and right direction of the gaming machine 1 and completely covers the image display unit 6 are movable. is there. When the first movable combination 65a and 65b are in the first position, they are accommodated on the back side of the game board 2 and are not visible when not in operation. An unillustrated accessory lamp (an accessory lamp 204 described later) is provided on the front side of the first movable accessory.

  The second movable accessory 66 includes a member that can slide in the vertical direction of the gaming machine 1, and is movable between a position on the back side of the panel 64 and a position overlapping the front side of the image display unit 6. is there. The second movable accessory 66 is housed on the back side of the panel 64 when not in operation, and is in a state where it cannot be visually recognized.

  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 display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used.

  Further, a board lamp 7 used for various effects is provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The board lamp 7 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects using 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 in 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. .

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, an internal space in which the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 51 flow down is provided inside the second big prize opening 51 so as to be visible to the player. A left flow path and a right flow path are provided. This right flow path is provided with a V region 53 (a region in which “V” in FIG. 1 is described) 53, and a V region opening / closing member (hereinafter, V 52) is provided. The V honey 52 is normally in a closed state in which the right flow path is closed as shown by a solid line, and the game ball flows in only the left flow path. Then, the V honeycomb 52 is in an open state in which the right flow path is opened and the left flow path is closed as indicated by a dotted line after a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the second big prize opening 51, and then a predetermined time has elapsed. Later, the closed state 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. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a V lamp 56 is provided at the position of the V region 53 so that the player can visually recognize the inside of the second grand prize opening 51. The V lamp 56 blinks, for example, to indicate to the player that a game ball should be launched toward the V region 53. The V lamp 56 is marked with a letter “V” indicating the V region 53. Note that a second big prize port switch (second big prize port switch 117 shown in FIG. 4) is arranged at the inlet part of the second big prize port 51 (that is, the inlet part opened and closed by the right honey 50: see FIG. 1). Then, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 51, it is detected that the second big prize opening 51 is 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, 13 game balls are won. 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 a game ball has passed through the gate 25, no prize ball is paid out in conjunction with it.

  The frame member 5 which is the front surface of the gaming machine 1 is provided with a handle 31, a lever 32, a stop button 33, an eject button 34, a speaker 35, a frame lamp 36, an effect button 37, an effect key 38, a plate 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. 4) is provided so as to protrude forward 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 each 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. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing an example of the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1. The display 4 shown in FIG. 3 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 hold times 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. FIG. 4 is a partial plan view of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 4 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. Instead of the effect button 37 or in addition to the effect button 37, operation means such as a lever that can be lowered or pushed in, a handle that can be rotated, and the like may be provided.

  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 that comprehensively controls effects, an image control board configured with an image sound control section 500 configured to control effects with images and sounds, and various types Lamps (frame lamp 36, panel lamp 7, accessory lamps 8a, 8b, 204) and movable accessories (first movable accessory 65a and 65b, second movable accessory 66, third movable accessory 63a and 63b) A lamp control board or the like on which a lamp control unit 600 for controlling the production is provided. 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. 5, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 5, 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 suspension of the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 25 is managed, and data related to the number of suspension is sent to the effect control unit 400.

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

  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 is placed at the place where the game ball has won. Accordingly, the payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls per game ball. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball according to an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of paid-out prize balls based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 6 and the sub image display units 63 a and 63 b 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 the hold image indicating that the image is held, various background images, and the like on the image display unit 6 and the sub image display units 63a and 63b are stored. Also, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, music to be output from the speaker 35 in synchronization with the images displayed on the image display unit 6 and the sub image display units 63a and 63b or independently of the displayed images. Various acoustic data such as voice and voice are stored. 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. Then, 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 the commands sent from the effect control unit 400. Perform production display. The CPU 501 displays the image data on the image display unit 6 and the sub image display units 63a and 63b based on the image data that has undergone image processing. Further, the CPU 501 performs sound processing using the read sound data, and outputs sound from the speaker 35 based on the sound data subjected to sound processing.

  The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 controls the emission of lamps such as the panel lamp 7, the accessory lamps 8a, 8b and 204, the frame lamp 36, the light guide plate lamp 55, the V lamp 56, the operation control of the first movable accessories 65a and 65b, and the second movable. Operation control of the accessory 66, movement control of the third movable accessory (sub image display unit) 63a and 63b, and the like are performed. 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.

  For example, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores light emission control data that predefines the light emission control method for each lamp to be controlled. This light emission control data defines, for example, the light emission method of each lamp by the combination of the light emission pattern such as the order of lighting and extinguishing of the lamp, the lighting duration time and the lighting duration time, and the emission color of the lamp. When the CPU 601 receives a command from the image sound control unit 500 through the effect control unit 400, the CPU 601 selects the light emission control data designated by the received command from the light emission control data, and uses the selected light emission control data according to the command. Controls the light emission of the specified lamp. The ROM 602 stores operation pattern data in which a plurality of operation methods for the first movable combination 65a and 65b, the second movable combination 66, and the third movable combination (sub image display units) 63a and 63b are defined in advance. ing. This operation pattern data defines how the movable accessory is operated by a combination of the driving method, driving speed, and driving time of each movable accessory. When the CPU 601 receives a command from the image sound control unit 500 through the effect control unit 400, the CPU 601 selects the operation pattern specified by the received command from the operation pattern data, and the movable specified by the command by the selected operation pattern. Controls the movement of an accessory.

  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, 1/300), and the high probability state is that the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is lower than the low probability state. The gaming state is set to a high probability (for example, 1/100). In the non-electric support state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is a normal low probability (for example, 1/10), and even if the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 is short (for example, 0.10 seconds). Is a gaming state that is controlled to be released only once. For this reason, the non-electric support state is a gaming 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). Is a gaming state controlled to be released three times. For this reason, the electric support state is a game state in which the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long time and the game balls are likely to enter the second start port 22 frequently (winning). 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 the second starting port 22 and almost no gaming ball is obtained. Many special symbol lotteries can be executed in a short time without decreasing. In the following, a gaming state that is controlled in a low-probability state, a non-electric support state, and a non-short-time state is referred to as a normal gaming state, and a gaming state that is controlled in a high-probability state, an electric support state, and a short-time state The low probability state, the electric support state, and the short time state are referred to as the short time game state. In this embodiment, there is no latent game state, which is a gaming state controlled in a highly accurate state, a non-electric support state, and a non-time-saving state, but the effect and control using the light guide plate described later is a latent game. It can be applied to any gaming machine as well as a gaming machine provided with a state, and is not limited by a possible gaming state or gaming method.

[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. FIG. 6 (1) shows the big hit breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21, and FIG. 6 (2) shows the big hit of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22. A breakdown is shown. As shown in FIG. 6 (1), 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 40% and the winning probability of the jackpot B is 15%. The winning probability for jackpot C is 40%, and the winning probability for jackpot D is 5%. In addition, 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 E is 70% and the winning probability of the jackpot F is 30%. It is. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 6 (3) and FIGS. 7A to 7C, the jackpot game when winning each jackpot A to F will be described.

  FIG. 7A is a diagram for explaining an example of the big hit game when the big hit A and the big hit C according to the present embodiment are won, and the first big winning port 23 and the second big winning port 51 during the big hit game An opening / closing operation pattern of the V region 53 (V honey 52) is shown.

  First, with reference to FIG. 7A (1), the jackpot game when winning the jackpot A will be described. When the big hit game is started, after a predetermined opening time (15 seconds) elapses, the first big winning opening 23 is changed from the closed state to the open state (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as “R”). Round game starts. In the 1R round game, when 10 game balls are won in the first grand prize opening 23 or when the opening time is 29.5 seconds, the first grand prize opening 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state. Round game is ended. Then, after an interval period (normal 2 seconds) between rounds is provided, the 2nd round game is started after the 1st big prize opening 23 is opened in the same way as the 1R round. The big prize opening 23 is closed and the 2R round game ends. Similarly, the 3R round game is executed by opening and closing the first grand prize opening 23 with an interval period (2 seconds) interposed therebetween. After the 3R round game ends, an interval period (30 seconds longer than the normal 2 seconds) is provided, and then the second big prize opening 51 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the 4R round game. Is started. In the 4R round game, the second grand prize opening 51 is opened for 0.1 seconds, then closed for 5.9 seconds, and then opened again (see FIG. 6A (1)). When the total time is 29.5 seconds or 10 game balls are won in the second big prize opening 51, the second big prize opening 51 is changed from the open state to the closed state, and the 4R round game is ended. . Here, the V region 53 is opened for 1 second 3 seconds after the second grand prize winning opening 51 is opened (after the 4R round game is started), and then closed for 2 seconds. After being turned on, it is opened again. Thereafter, the V region 53 is closed one second after the second grand prize winning opening 51 is closed (that is, after the 4R round game is completed) (see FIG. 6 (1)). . From this, in the 4R round game of the big hit game, one or more game balls that have entered the second big winning opening 51 can pass through the V region 53. Then, on the condition that the game ball passes through the V region 53, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to a high probability state, and more specifically, from the end of the big hit game until the end of 115 rotations (that is, The special symbol lottery is executed 115 times until the special symbol is changed 115 times on the display 4 until it is stopped and displayed, and then the game state is controlled to the normal game state. If no game ball passes through the V area 53 due to reasons such as no game ball being launched in the 4R round game, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to a low probability state. Is done. However, in such a case, the game is controlled to the short-time game state from the end of the big hit game to the end of 100 rotations, and then to the normal game state. When the 4R round game is finished, the 5R round game is executed by opening and closing the first grand prize opening 23 with an interval period (normal 2 seconds) interposed therebetween. Round game is executed. Thereafter, the 10R to 13R round games in which the first grand prize opening 23 is opened for 0.1 seconds (instantly) are executed with an interval period (2 seconds) interposed therebetween. Then, when a predetermined ending time (15 seconds) elapses, the big hit game is finished, and then, as described above, the game ball is controlled to the probability variation gaming state by passing the V region 53 at the 4th time.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7A (2), 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 third rounds is started after the elapse of a predetermined opening time, like the big hit game in the case of winning the big hit A. After the 3R round game ends, after an interval period (20 seconds longer than the normal 2 seconds) is provided, the second big prize opening 51 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the 4R round game. Is started. However, in the 4R round game in the jackpot game when this jackpot B is won, the same opening / closing pattern as the 4R round game in the jackpot game of the jackpot A is used, but the operation of the second jackpot and the V region is performed. Since the control is terminated in the middle, as a result, the opening / closing operation is different from the round game of the 4R in the big hit game of the big hit A. Specifically, in the 4R round game in the big hit game when the big hit C is won, as shown in FIG. 7A (2), the V region 53 was opened for 1 second and then closed. At the timing, the opening / closing control of the second large winning opening 51 and the V region 53 is finished. As a result, in the 4R round game of the big hit game when the big hit B is won, the second big winning opening 51 is only opened instantaneously for 0.1 second, and the long time opening thereafter is performed. Because there is no game ball, the game ball rarely enters the second grand prize opening 51. Further, in the big hit game when the big hit C is won, the V region 53 is only released for one second and is not released for a long time thereafter. And, from the structure of the second grand 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 second big prize opening 51 in the 2. 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. As a result, since the game ball does not pass through the V region 53, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to a low probability state. More specifically, the time between the end of the big hit game and the end of 100 rotations is shortened. The game state is controlled, and then the normal game state is controlled. When the 4R round game is ended, the 5R and subsequent round games are started after the elapse of a normal interval period (2 seconds). Specifically, the 5th to 10th round games are executed by opening and closing the first big winning opening 23 in the same manner as the big hit game when winning big hit A. Thereafter, the 11th to 13th round games in which the first grand prize opening 23 is opened for 0.1 seconds (instantaneously) are executed with a normal interval period (2 seconds) interposed therebetween. Then, when the predetermined ending time elapses, the big hit game is ended, and thereafter, as described above, the game ball is controlled to the short-time game state by the fact that the game ball does not pass through the V region 53 at the 4Rth.

  FIG. 7B is a diagram for explaining an example of the big hit game when the big hit B and the big hit D according to the present embodiment are won, and the first big winning port 23 and the second big winning port 51 during the big hit game An opening / closing operation pattern of the V region 53 (V honey 52) is shown.

  FIG. 7B (1) is a diagram showing a big hit game when the big hit B is won. As shown in FIG. 7B (1), the big hit game when winning big hit B has the same opening / closing pattern from 1R to 4R as big hit A, but the total number of rounds is 9R and 5R The point that the opening of the first big winning opening 23 of the 9th to 9R is 0.1 seconds is different from the case of the big hit A. When the big hit B is won, in the round game of the 4R, the second big winning opening 51 and the V area 53 are controlled to be opened and closed so that the game balls can easily pass through the V area 53. When the game ball passes through the V region 53 in the 4R round game, the game is controlled to the probability change game state from the end of the big hit game to the end of 115 rotations, and then to the normal game state. However, when the big hit B is won, it is substantially four rounds that the game balls can be won in the big winning opening, so the number of prize balls obtained is smaller than the big hit A.

  FIG. 7B (2) is a diagram showing a big hit game when the big hit D is won. As shown in FIG. 7B (2), the big hit game when winning big hit D has the same opening / closing pattern from 1R to 5R as big hit C, but the total number of rounds is 9R, and 6R The difference from the big hit C is that the first big winning opening 23 of the 9th to 9R is opened for 0.1 seconds. In the case of winning the big hit D, in the round game of the 4R, the second big winning opening 51 and the V area 53 are controlled to be opened and closed so that the game balls cannot pass through the V area 53. Since the game ball does not pass through the V region 53, the game is controlled in the short-time game state up to 100 revolutions after the big hit game. However, when the big hit D is won, it is substantially four rounds that the game balls can be awarded to the big prize opening, so the number of prize balls obtained is smaller than the big hit C.

  FIG. 7C is a view for explaining an example of the big hit game when the big hit E and the big hit F according to the present embodiment are won, and the first big winning port 23, the second big winning port 51, and the V region 53 ( The opening / closing operation pattern of the V-honey 52) is shown. First, with reference to FIG. 7C (1), the jackpot game when winning the jackpot E will be described. As shown in FIG. 7C (1), the jackpot game when winning the jackpot E is the jackpot A from the 1R to 9R except that the interval period immediately after the 3R is 2 seconds. It is the same as the round game in the case of winning, and then the 10th to 15R round games are continued by opening and closing the first grand prize opening 23 across the interval period (normal 2 seconds), and a predetermined ending time ( After 15 seconds, the big hit game ends. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7C (2), the big hit game in the case of winning the big hit D is the big hit from the 1R to 4R except that the interval period immediately after the 3R is a normal 2 seconds. It is the same as the round game in the case of winning A, and the big hit game ends when a predetermined ending time (15 seconds) elapses after the 4R round game ends. Therefore, in the big hit game when the big hit C or big hit E is won, similarly to the big hit game when the big hit A is won, the big hit is based on the condition that the game ball passes through the V region 53 in the round game of the 4R. From the end of the game to the end of 115 revolutions, the game is controlled to the probability change game state, and then controlled to the normal game state.

  Further, as can be seen from FIG. 6, in the big hit by the game ball winning to the second starting port 22, the ratio (100% in the case of this embodiment) that becomes a more advantageous probability change gaming state controlled after the big hit game is It is higher than in the case of a big hit (55%) due to a game ball winning at the first start port 21. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the second special symbol lottery is won, the profit for the player is higher than when the first special symbol lottery is won.

  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. 8, 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”. The backup flag is a flag that is turned on when the generation of backup data is normally completed when the power is shut off, and is a flag that indicates 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. 10) 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. 11) described later using the period set here. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S911.

  In step S911, the CPU 101 executes a power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 9) 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. 11) 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. 11) 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). It is counted up and updated in both the main processes processed during the subtracted time and returns to the minimum value (for example, 0) again after reaching the maximum value (for example, 299) of the set random number. Further, since this remaining time varies depending on the processing status of the CPU 101, it is a random time, and the number of updates of the initial random number that is updated with the remaining time is also random. On the other hand, as will be described in detail later, since various other random numbers (big hit random numbers, design random numbers, reach random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers) are updated only by timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 11), initial value random numbers are random number update processing. The processing cycle is different. In this way, due to the difference in processing cycle, for example, even if the random number range of the initial value random number and the big hit random number is the same (for example, 0 to 299), the initial value random number acquired as the start value of the big hit random number The value is random every time. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the timing at which the big hit random number value that generates the big hit is acquired.

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

[Power-off monitoring process by the main control unit 100]
FIG. 9 is a 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. 8).

  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 it is detected that the power supply voltage starts 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 9117, the CPU 101 prohibits access to the RAM 103 and ends the power shutdown monitoring process (the process moves to step S 912 in FIG. 8).

[Restoration process by main control unit 100]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the recovery process in step S909 of FIG. First, in step S9091 of FIG. 10, 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. 8).

[Timer interrupt processing of main control unit]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the main control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. The timer interrupt process performed in the main control unit 100 will be described below with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 11 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. 11 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 fluctuation pattern random number are used in the process of step S408 in FIG. 13 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. The counter that performs the process of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the set maximum random number (for example, 299 for a 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 variation 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, the 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. Note that the winning command includes information for identifying which winning port the winning prize is received.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 12 is an example of a flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 receives a game ball in the first start port 21 based on 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 obtains 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 or the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the CPU 101 performs prior determination and random number storage. Specifically, the CPU 101 uses the random number set such as the big hit random number (random number set such as the big hit random number for the first special symbol lottery) acquired in the process of step S204 to store these random numbers in the ROM 102. Whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big win, which type of big hit is a big win, whether or not a reach effect is executed, and a variation pattern Is determined in advance. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect (pre-reading continuous notice effect) or the hold change notice effect is made in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 of FIG. Thereafter, the CPU 101 stores the random number set used for the prior determination in the RAM 103 in time series order. Each time the value of the holding number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is subtracted by 1 in the process of step S409 of FIG. 13 described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest storage time. Deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets (first special symbol lottery for the first special symbol lottery) acquired by the process of step S204 for the last three times. Random number set) is stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. 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. It should be noted that the first hold number increase command including this pre-determination information is output by the output process of step S9 of FIG. 11, so that the lottery result for the hold of the first special symbol lottery is the symbol in the first special symbol lottery. The main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 before the change starts. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 22 and the second start port switch 111b is turned on based on the output signal from the second start port switch 111b. If the determination in step S207 is YES, the process proceeds to step S208, and 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 or the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S211.

  In step S211, the CPU 101 performs prior determination and random number storage. Specifically, the CPU 101 stores the random numbers in the ROM 102 using the random number set such as the big hit random number (random number set such as the big hit random number for the second special symbol lottery) acquired in the process of step S210. Whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit, which big hit is a big win, whether or not a reach effect is executed, and a variation pattern Judge in advance. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect (pre-reading continuous notice effect) or the hold change notice effect is made in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 of FIG. Thereafter, the CPU 101 stores the random number set used for the prior determination in the RAM 103 in time series order. The random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest stored time each time the value of the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is subtracted by 1 in the process of step S409 in FIG. Deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is “3”, the last three random number sets (second special symbol lottery for the second special symbol lottery) acquired by the process of step S210 of the last three times. Random number set) is stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. 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 hold number increase command including this prior determination information is output by the output process in step S9 of FIG. 11, so that the lottery result for the hold of the second special symbol lottery is the symbol in the second special symbol lottery. The main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 before the change starts. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 13 is an example of a flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. Below, with reference to FIG. 13, the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 11 is demonstrated.

  First, in step S401, the CPU 101 of the main controller 100 determines that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game (a big hit gaming state) based on information stored in the RAM 103 (information based on a big hit gaming flag to be described later). ). 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. 11, 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 S211 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 first special symbol lottery random number set stored in the RAM 103 and acquired in step S205 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

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

  In step S407, the CPU 101 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the special symbol lottery is a big win or a loss. Specifically, when executing the process of step S407 following the process of step S404, the CPU 101 matches the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S404 with the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss is determined based on whether or not to do so. On the other hand, when executing the process of step S407 following the process of step S406, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S406 matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. When the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be lost, the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used for this determination? Based on this, the type of 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. 14 and FIG. 15 in the non-short-time state (normal game state), and uses the short-time state (probability change game). In the state or short-time gaming state), the fluctuation pattern is determined (selected) for each special symbol lottery using the fluctuation pattern determination tables HT2-1 and HT2-2 shown in FIGS. Here, this variation pattern is a special symbol variation time which is a time from when the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4 until it is stopped and displayed, and this special symbol variation time is synchronized with the execution time of the notification effect. It is the same time as the execution time of the notification effect. Hereinafter, the variation pattern determination tables HT1-1, HT1-2, HT2-1, and HT2-2 may be simply referred to as HT1-1, HT1-2, HT2-1, and HT2-2.

  First, a case where a variation pattern is selected using HT1-1 and HT1-2 shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 in the non-time-short state (normal game state) will be described. FIG. 14 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-short-time state (normal game state). FIG. 15 is a table used for determining the variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the non-time-saving 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 step S407 in the non-time-short 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 of the “big hit” portion is “15.01 seconds”, “15.02 seconds”, “40.01 seconds”, “40.02 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” and “pseudo 1”, respectively. Corresponds to "per", "per pseudo-2", "per SP", "per pseudo3", "per fourth SPSP", "per third SPSP", "per second SPSP", and "per first SPSP". In addition, “per reach” is a type that hits big after reach is established, “per SP” is a type that hits big after finally developing to SP reach, and “per first SPSP” to “per fourth SPSP” It is the type that hits big after finally developing to various SPSP reach. In addition, “per pseudo 1”, “per pseudo 2”, and “per pseudo 3” go through a pseudo-continuous effect in which after the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed, the decorative symbols once temporarily displayed are changed and displayed again. This is a big hit type. Further, the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol means that the player can stop in a manner that the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol has stopped, and is not completely stopped. Is displayed. This indicates that the special symbol is still changing. More specifically, “per pseudo 1” is a type in which a big hit is made after a pseudo continuous effect that is displayed once again, and “per 2 pseudo” is a type of pseudo continuous effect that is displayed twice. This is a type that makes a big hit after passing through, and “pseudo 3 per” is a type that makes a big hit after passing through a pseudo-continuous effect redisplayed three times. In this pseudo-continuous effect, it is suggested that the greater the number of re-variable displays (hereinafter sometimes referred to as pseudo-continuous times), the higher the reliability of the big hit. There is no particular limitation on the combination of decorative symbols (decorative symbols to be pseudo-stopped) that are temporarily stopped in the pseudo-continuous production, and any combination of decorative symbols may be used. For example, specific combinations such as “7”, “7”, and “6” may be used. A combination of decorative designs may be used. In addition, a specific decorative symbol (for example, “7” symbol) is used as the decorative symbol to be temporarily stopped, or the special symbol lottery result is not notified, and the decorative symbol is re-variable due to the temporary stop. It may be suggested that re-variation is performed by using a special decorative symbol (pseudo-continuous symbol) to be notified.

  Reach (reach effect) is specified in combination with other symbols that have already been stopped, for example, when a decorative symbol that is stopped last among a plurality of decorative symbols in a notification effect is stopped and displayed with 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 referred to as super super reach or special special reach, and is an effect that further expects to win a big hit than 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.

  Then, 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) 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 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 “40.03 seconds”. Since it is included in the range “256 to 271”, “40.03 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as indicated by HT1-1, the fluctuation patterns “15.03 seconds”, “15.04 seconds”, “40.03 seconds” of the above-described reach random number value range “70 to 99” of HT1-1. ”,“ 40.04 seconds ”,“ 90.06 seconds ”,“ 90.07 seconds ”,“ 90.08 seconds ”,“ 90.09 seconds ”, and“ 90.10 seconds ” Production pattern types “Leach Loss”, “Pseudo 1 Loss”, “Pseudo 2 Loss”, “SP Loss”, “Pseudo 3 Loss”, “4th SPSP Loss”, “3rd SPSP Loss”, “2nd SPSP Loss” and “ This corresponds to “first SPSP loss”. In addition, “Leach Loss” is a type that loses after the reach is established, “SP Loss” is a type that finally loses after reaching SP reach, and “First SPSP Loss” to “4th SPSP Loss” are final. In particular, it is a type that loses after developing to various SPSP reach. “Pseudo 1 Loss”, “Pseudo 2 Loss”, and “Pseudo 3 Loss” each have a re-variable display number (pseudo continuous number) of 1 and 2 respectively. This is a type that loses after three or three pseudo-continuous productions.

  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. 14, 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, this will be specifically described with reference to 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 pseudo 1”, “per pseudo 2”, “per SP”, “per pseudo 3”, “ The variation pattern random value range increases in the order of “per 4 SPSP”, “per third SPSP”, “per second SPSP”, and “per first SPSP” (they are partly the same). On the other hand, as can be seen from the “losing” portion of HT1-1, in the case of losing, “reach losing”, “pseudo 1 losing”, “pseudo 2 losing”, “SP losing”, “pseudo 3 losing”, In the order of “4th SPSP Loss”, “3rd SPSP Loss”, “2nd SPSP Loss”, “1st SPSP Loss”, the variation pattern random value range becomes smaller (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”, “pseudo-continuous effect with one pseudo-continuous operation (pseudo-one effect)”, “pseudo-continuous effect with two pseudo-continuous times (pseudo-two effect)”, “SP reach effect”, “ The big hit reliability is high in the order of three-time pseudo-continuous production (pseudo-3 production), “fourth SPSP reach production”, “third SPSP reach production”, “second SPSP reach production”, “first SPSP reach production”. Become. 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]
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 below 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. 14, 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. 15 is different from HT1-1 shown in FIG. 14 in that “the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery” is replaced with “the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery”. Only different. In other words, while the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 14 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 In the non-time-short state, since it is difficult for a game ball to win the second start 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 the HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. 14, 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. 16 is different from HT1-1 shown in FIG. 14 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 short time state (probability variation gaming state or short time gaming state) will be described using FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101 performs processing for the first special symbol lottery using HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. 17, 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. 17, HT2-2 replaces “Holding number of first special symbol lottery” with “Holding number of second special symbol lottery” with respect to HT1-1 shown in FIG. ing. In other words, while the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 14 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 Also, as shown in FIG. 17, in HT2-2, when the number of holds in the second special symbol lottery “1” in “losing” is “1” and no reach is selected by the reach random number, the variation pattern “13” is uniform. .50 seconds "is determined. Also, as shown in FIG. 17, 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 in 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. 17, in the short time state, when the number of second special symbol lottery holds is 2 to 4 and there is no reach, a short time fluctuation pattern (2.00 seconds, 4.00 seconds) to make it easier to select, and the second special symbol lottery hold will be digested at high speed, while playing a game with a sense of speed, while the second special symbol lottery When the number of holds is 1 and there is no reach, a long-time fluctuation pattern (13.50 seconds) is always selected to control the first special symbol lottery that is relatively unfavorable to the player. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as described above with reference to HT2-1 in FIG. 16, even if the first special symbol lottery that is relatively disadvantageous to the player is executed in the short-time state, the first special 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. In addition, the setting information included in the notification effect start command includes information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery has been executed, and information on the jackpot symbol indicating the type of jackpot. Further, the CPU 101 sets a gaming state notification command indicating the current gaming state (for example, a probable variation gaming state) in the RAM 103. The notification effect start command and the gaming state notification command described above are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Further, when executing the process of step S409 following the process of step S404, the CPU 101 deletes the random number set of the second special symbol lottery read by the process of step S404 from the RAM 103 and stores it in the RAM 103. Update the hold count U2 to a value obtained by subtracting 1. Further, when executing the process of step S409 following the process of step S406, the CPU 101 deletes the random number set of the first special symbol lottery read by the process of step S406 from the RAM 103 and stores it in the RAM 103. Update the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S410.

  In step S410, the CPU 101 changes the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b based on the setting information included in the notification effect start command set in the process of step S409. Start display. 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 process in step S408 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in step S410. If the determination in step S411 is YES, the process proceeds to step S412. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

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

  In step S413, the CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b started in the process of step S410. When the special symbol variation display is terminated by the processing in 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. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the stop process in step S414 of FIG.

  First, in step S4141 in FIG. 18, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the big hit determination process in step S407 in FIG. 13 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, information indicating the type of the jackpot game to be started (whether it is a jackpot game effect based on the jackpot A to F), or the like. Is set in the RAM 103. Note that this opening command is executed in step S9 of FIG. 11 after a predetermined fixed time (0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the stopping process of step S414 was started (after the process of step S413 was completed). It is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process, thereby starting the big hit game effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4143.

  In step S4143, the CPU 101 sets a gaming state. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the high-accuracy flag and the hourly flag stored in the RAM 103 to “OFF”, and sets the big hit gaming flag to “ON”. Here, the time reduction flag is set to “OFF” to control the gaming state in the non-time saving state and the non-electric support state, and when set to “ON”, the gaming state is in the time reduction state and the electric support state. The flag to be controlled is set to “OFF” as an initial setting, and is set to “ON” by the processing of Step S6253 and Step S6254 in FIG. 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 the big hit game is indicated to be ended by being set to “OFF” in the process of step S624 in FIG. 20 described later. It is. 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 (“115” in the present embodiment) when the high-accuracy flag is set to “ON” by the processing in step S6252 of FIG. 22 described later. By the processing of this step S4145, it is shown that the number of remaining special symbol lotteries in which the special symbol lottery is executed once and the game is controlled in a highly accurate state is reduced by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4146.

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

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

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

  In step S4149, the CPU 101 rewrites the value of J stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. Here, J is the remaining number of executions (remaining number) of the special symbol lottery in which the game is controlled in the time-saving state (electric support state), and that the value of J is “0” is no longer in the time-saving state ( This indicates that the game is not controlled in the electric support state (that is, the game is controlled in the non-time-saving state (non-electric support state)). The value of J is the specified number of times (in this embodiment, “115” or “100”) when the hourly flag is set to “ON” by the processing in steps S6253 and S6254 in FIG. Is set. By the processing of this step S4149, it is shown that the number of remaining special symbol lotteries in which the special symbol lottery is executed once and the game is controlled in the short-time state (electric support state) has decreased by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4150.

  In step S4150, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of J stored in the RAM 103 (subtracted by the processing in step S4149) is “0”, that is, the current special symbol lottery is in the short time state (electric support state). ) Is determined whether it was the last special symbol lottery controlled. If the determination in step S4150 is YES, the process proceeds to step S4151, and if this determination is NO, the in-stop process ends, and the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary 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-described time reduction flag has 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, “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. 13, 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 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG. 11, 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. 11, and a predetermined stop effect (for example, an effect of displaying a decorative symbol stop) is started based on the customer waiting command. Is done. When a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) elapses after the above stop effect is started, the customer waiting effect is started. Here, the customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect in which a video related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the image display unit 6, for example, a predetermined effect ( For example, the image display unit 6 displays a part of the reach effect). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
19 to 21 are an example of a flowchart of the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. In the following, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 11 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 (a big hit game flag) stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S601 is YES, the process proceeds to step S602. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

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

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

  In step S <b> 604, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game, the operation patterns of the first big prize opening 23, the second big prize opening 51, and the V honey 52, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, the CPU 101 performs the first big winning opening 23 and the second big winning opening in the big hit game executed this time among the big hit games based on the big hits A to F described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7A to 7C. 51 and the V pattern 52 are set, and the setting information is set in the RAM 103. For example, when a jackpot game of jackpot A is executed, the operations of the first jackpot 23, the second jackpot 51, and the V honey 52 in the jackpot game of the jackpot A described with reference to FIG. 7A (1). Set the pattern. 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 S607, the CPU 101 controls the opening of the first big prize opening 23 based on the operation patterns of the first big prize opening 23, the second big prize opening 51, and the V hook 52 set in step S604, or the second The opening control of the special winning opening 51 and the opening / closing control of the V-honey 52 are started. Specifically, when the value of R stored in the RAM 103 is not “4”, the first big prize opening / closing part 115 is controlled to start the opening control of the first big prize opening 23. On the other hand, when the value of R is “4” (see FIG. 7A, etc.), the second big prize opening / closing part 118 is controlled to start the opening control of the second big prize opening 51, and the V region opening / closing part 120 is turned on. To control the opening and closing of the V-shaped honeycomb 52. By this process, a round of big hit game (round game) is started, and the opening control of the first big winning opening 23 or the opening operation of the second big winning opening 51 and the opening / closing control of the V honey 52 are 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. 11, 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 starts playing the jackpot game set in the process of step S604 from the time when the first big winning opening 23 (or the second big winning opening 51) is closed at the end of the previous round in the big hit game. It is determined whether the set interval time has elapsed. If the determination in step S610 is YES, it is time to start the next round in the big hit game, so the process moves to step S605. If this determination is NO, the process moves to step S613.

  In step S <b> 611, the CPU 101 determines whether the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing the jackpot game ending effect based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S611 is YES, the process proceeds to step S623 in FIG. 20, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S613, the CPU 101 determines whether a game ball has won the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 51 based on the output signal from the first big prize opening switch 114 or the second big prize opening switch 117. Determine whether or not. If the determination in step S613 is YES, the process moves to step S614. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S614-1.

  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. Note that the winning command includes information that can be used to identify that a winning has been made in either 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 in step S9 of FIG. 11, the effect control unit 400 executes the winning process of step S119 in FIG. Further, the winning command is transmitted to the payout control unit 300 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 11, so that the payout control unit 300 responds to the winning at the first big winning port 23 or the second big winning port 51. A quantity of prize balls will be paid out. Here, the winning of the game ball to the first big winning opening 23 or the second big winning opening 51 is considered to be valid (that is, normal winning) in the big winning opening winning period as already described, The above-described winning command is set in the RAM 103 and transmitted to the effect control unit 400 or the like when a winning of a game ball is detected during the period considered to be valid. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S614-1.

  In step S <b> 614-1, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the V area 53 according to the detection signal from the V area switch 119. If the determination in step S614-1 is YES, the process proceeds to step S614-2. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S615.

  In step S <b> 614-2, the CPU 101 determines that the game ball has passed through the V region 53 and sends a V region pass command to the RAM 103 to notify the effect control unit 400 that the game ball has passed through the V region 53. set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S615. The V region passing command set in step S615 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  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 a big game of round game. If the determination in step S615 is YES, the process proceeds to step S616, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S616, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a specified opening control time has elapsed since the opening control of the first big prize opening 23 or the second big prize opening 51 was started in the process of step S607. If the determination in step S616 is YES, the process moves to step S618. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S617.

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

  In step S618, when the first big prize opening 23 is controlled to open, the CPU 101 controls the first big prize opening opening / closing part 115 to open the first big prize opening 23 started in step S607. On the other hand, if the second big prize opening 51 is controlled to be opened, the second big prize opening opening / closing part 118 and the V region opening / closing part 120 are controlled to start the second big prize winning started in step S607. The opening control of the mouth 51 and the opening / closing control of the V-shaped honeycomb 52 are finished. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S619.

  In step S619, the CPU 101 sets a round end notification command for notifying the end of round (round game end) in the RAM 103. This round end notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. 11 to notify that the current round has ended. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S620.

  In step S620, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax of the big hit game set in the process of step S604. If the determination in step S620 is YES, the process proceeds to step S621 in FIG. 20, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S621 in FIG. 20, the CPU 101 resets the number of rounds R stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S622.

  In step S622, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, an ending command that instructs the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) in FIG. 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. 19 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 big hit game flag stored in the RAM 103 to OFF and ends the big hit game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S625.

  In step S625, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process. Here, the gaming state setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the gaming state setting process in step S625 of FIG.

  First, in step S6251 of FIG. 21, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the V region passing command has already been set and transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S614-2 of FIG. If the determination in step S6251 is YES, the process proceeds to step S6252, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S6254.

  In step S6252, the CPU 101 sets the high-accuracy flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON”, and sets the value of S stored in the RAM 103 to “115”. As described above, S indicates the number of remaining special symbol lotteries in which the game is controlled in a highly accurate 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 “115”. 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 S 6254, the CPU 101 sets the time reduction flag stored in the RAM 103 to “ON”, and sets the value of J stored in the RAM 103 to “100”. Then, the game state setting process ends, and the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  As described above, when the game ball passes the V region 53 (YES in step S6251), the game state after the big hit game is set to the probability variation game state up to the 115th rotation (until the special symbol lottery is executed 115 times). (Steps S6252 and S6253). On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the V region 53 (NO in step S6251), the game state after the big hit game is controlled in the short-time game state up to the 100th rotation (step S6254). In this embodiment, in the case of big hits A, C, and D, if the game ball does not pass through the V region 53 (V winning), it will be in the short-time gaming state for the same number of times (100) as the big hit B. In the case of big hits A, C, and D, if the V prize is not won, even if the number of times controlled in the short-time gaming state is larger than the case of big hit B (for example, 150 times) Good.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control unit]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 22 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) in a normal operation excluding 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 of FIG. 22, the CPU 401 receives various commands output by the output process of step S9 of FIG. 11 from the main control unit 100, and sets and sets the effect content according to the received command. A command reception process for setting various commands in the RAM 403 to instruct the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to execute the effect of the effect content is executed. The command reception process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS.

  Next, in step S <b> 12, the CPU 401 executes output processing for outputting various commands set in the RAM 403 to the image sound control unit 500 in step S <b> 11. By this process, various effects determined to be executed in the process of step S11 are executed using the image display unit 6 and the like by the execution control of the image sound control unit 500 and the like.

  Each time the timer interrupt process is executed, the CPU 401 performs a random number update process for updating various effect random numbers used for the effect. In this random number update process, a loop counter is typically used as in the random number update process in step S1 of FIG. 11, 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]
23 and 24 are examples of a flowchart of the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. Hereinafter, the command reception processing in step S11 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S111 in FIG. 23, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 sends a hold number increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command; see steps S206 and S212 in FIG. 12) from the main control unit 100. Is received. If the determination in step S111 is YES, the process proceeds to step S112. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S112, the CPU 401 performs a prefetch notice effect setting process. Specifically, the CPU 401 stores the special symbol lottery hold number (the number of hold data) stored in the RAM 403 more than 2 including the hold added in step S111, and stores it in the RAM 403 most recently. Based on the pre-determined information (that is, included in the latest pending data), a process of determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the contents of the pre-reading notice effect to be executed, etc. by lottery or the like is performed. Details of step S112 will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 in response to the hold increase command received in the process of step S111, and performs an additional display process of the hold image indicating the special symbol lottery hold on the image display unit 6. Do. 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 hold increase command, includes it in the above-described hold data, and stores it in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect start command and the gaming state notification command set in step S409 of FIG. 13 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 execution process for instructing and starting 500 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. The instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting an effect start command in the RAM 403. Details of the notification effect execution process will be described later. 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. 13 has been received. If the determination in step S116 is YES, the process proceeds to step S117. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S118 in FIG.

  In step S117, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to end the notification effect that has been started in the process of step S115, and finally stops all the decorative symbols that have been variably displayed (confirmation stop). Display the result of special symbol lottery. The instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is made by setting an effect end command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S118 in FIG.

  In step S118 in FIG. 24, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the opening command set in the stopping process in step S414 in FIG. 13 has been received. If the determination in step S118 is YES, the process proceeds to step S119, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S119, the CPU 401 performs an opening effect process. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start the opening effect of 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. The instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S120, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round start notification command set in the process of step S608 in FIG. 19 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 performs a round effect process. 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 this instruction to the image sound control unit 500 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 winning command set in the process of step S613 in FIG. 19 and output in the output process of step S9 in FIG. 11 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 performs a winning process. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start a winning process. Here, the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 that has received an instruction to start the winning process from the effect control unit 400, based on the winning command received via the effect control unit 400, each winning port (first start port). 21, the second starting port 22, the big winning port 23, the normal winning port 24) are counted and stored in the RAM 503. In addition, when the CPU 501 receives a winning command based on a game ball winning at the big winning opening 23 (that is, when one gaming ball wins at the big winning opening 23), the number of winning balls corresponding to the big winning opening 23 is "13". Is added to the total number of prize balls stored in the RAM 503 and updated, and the updated total number of prize balls is displayed on the image display unit 6. Note that this instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the V region passing command set in the process of step S614-2 in FIG. 19 has been received. If the determination in step S124 is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S125, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to execute the V region passing effect process. Specifically, the CPU 401 causes the image sound control unit 500 to display a message or an image indicating that the game ball has passed the V region. Details of the V region passage effect process will be described later. 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 S617 in FIG. 19 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 to end the round effect of the big hit game effect. Note that this instruction to the image sound control unit 500 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. 20 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 this instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to 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. 13 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 to start the stop state process based on the customer waiting command and the gaming state notification command received in step S130. Then, the command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG. Here, the stop state 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 instructed to start the stop state process has a predetermined value corresponding to the game state. A stop effect (for example, an effect in which all decorative symbols are stopped and displayed) is displayed on the image display unit 6. Note that the CPU 501 starts a waiting-for-waiting effect if no instruction for another effect is received from the CPU 401 when a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the above-described stop effect. Note that the customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect of displaying a video related to content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 on the image display unit 6 or a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) executed during the game. ) Is displayed on the image display unit 6. The instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. However, if the CPU 501 is notified of the information indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 25 or the information indicating that the game ball has won the normal winning opening, the CPU 501 continues without stopping the stop state process. .

[Pre-reading notice effect setting process]
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch notice effect setting process in step S112 of FIG.

  First, in step S1121 in FIG. 25, the CPU 4013 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not the number of reserved data is two or more. The number of holds here is the total number of the hold data increased by the hold increase command received in step S111 of FIG. 23 and the hold data stored before the increased hold data. If the determination in step S1121 is YES (when the number of holds is 2 or more), the process proceeds to step S1122. If this determination is NO (when the number of holds is less than 2), the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG. .

  When the number of pending data is 2 or more, in step S1122, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the prefetch notice effect flag is OFF. Whether the pre-reading notice effect flag is added before the holding data added by the holding increase command received in step S111 of FIG. 23 and the pre-reading notice effect is determined to be executed for the hold data stored at this time. It is a flag used to determine whether or not. The ON state of the prefetching notice effect flag indicates that the prefetching notice effect is determined to be executed and indicates that the prefetching notice effect has already been executed or the prefetching notice effect has already been set and is waiting to be executed. The OFF state of the flag indicates that it has not been determined to execute the prefetch notice effect. In the present embodiment, in order to prevent the contents of the pre-reading notice effect already being executed from being changed later until the special symbol change related to the pending data determined to be executed is completed, Execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the reserved data added automatically. Therefore, in order to determine whether or not the special symbol change related to the hold data determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect has ended and the new pre-reading notice effect can be executed, the pre-reading notice effect flag is used. If the determination in step S1122 is YES (if the pre-reading notice effect flag is OFF), the process proceeds to step S1123. If this determination is NO (if the pre-reading notice effect flag is not OFF), the process is step in FIG. The process moves to S113.

  When the pre-reading notice effect flag is OFF, in step S1123, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect and the pre-reading notice effect to be executed by lottery or the like. Examples of the prefetching notice effect include, for example, a reserved image change notice effect, a prefetching continuous notice effect, a zone effect, and the like. The reserved image change notice effect changes the display mode (color, type, etc.) of the reserved image to a specific mode that suggests a high degree of expectation of jackpot or suggests the content of the development after development based on the preliminary determination result of the reserved data It is a production to make. The pre-reading continuous notice effect is a pre-reading notice by performing multiple notices across multiple special symbol changes before the special symbol change related to the pending data that is determined to be executed. This is an effect that suggests that the result of the special symbol lottery related to the hold data determined to execute the effect may be a big hit or that it develops into a specific effect. The zone effect is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that it will be a special symbol lottery using a special background image or a special decorative pattern that is different from the normal notification effect. After special symbol lottery that is executed when pre-determined hold data is added when executed, the special symbol change from the next to the special symbol change related to the hold data determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect It is an effect that can be performed across the board. For example, the CPU 401 generates an effect random number within a certain range (for example, 0 to 299), and based on which random number range the generated effect random number is included, whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed and the pre-reading to be executed The type of notice effect can be determined. In addition, it is preferable that an effect suggesting that the degree of expectation that is a big hit like a zone effect is relatively high can be selected when a specific variation pattern is selected. After the determination in step S1123, the process proceeds to step S1124.

  In step S <b> 1124, the CPU 401 determines whether or not it is determined in S <b> 1123 to execute the prefetch notice effect. If the determination in step S1124 is YES (when it is determined to execute the prefetching notice effect), the process proceeds to step S1125. If this determination is NO (when it is determined that the prefetching notice effect is not executed), the process is as shown in FIG. The process proceeds to step S113.

  If it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed, in step S1125, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the pre-reading notice effect to be executed is accompanied by the light emission effect of the light guide plate. This determination can be made by referring to a table or the like in which executable pre-reading notice effects and light emission effects can be executed. If the determination in step S1125 is YES (when light is emitted from the light guide plate), the process proceeds to step S1126. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1127. Here, it is assumed that whether or not the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate is determined in advance for each type of the pre-reading notice effect. If it is determined that the light guide plate is to be illuminated, it may be determined whether or not to perform the light emission effect of the light guide plate by lottery or the like.

  If the pre-reading notice effect to be executed is accompanied by the light emission effect of the light guide plate, in step S1126, the CPU 401 performs a light emission effect setting process. This light emission effect setting process is for setting the light emission period and light emission pattern of the light guide plate, the brightness of the image display unit 6 and the like when the prefetch notice effect is executed. Details of the light emission effect setting process in step S1126 will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1127.

  In step S1127, the CPU 401 turns on the prefetch notice effect flag. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1128.

  In step S1128, the CPU 401 sets 0 as the initial value in the number counter cnt. The number counter cnt is a variable used to count the number of notification effects started after it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect is executed, and is incremented by one each time the notification effect is started. Specifically, the number counter cnt is referred to at the start of the notification effect, and whether or not it is a notification effect for which the pre-reading notice effect should be executed, that is, the notification effect related to the hold data determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect. It is used to determine whether or not it is a previous notification effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1129.

  In step S <b> 1129, the CPU 401 sets the number of continuations N (holding number−1). The number of continuations N is a variable that represents the number of continuations of the prefetching notice effect that is executed based on the pre-determined result of the hold data (the number of notification effects that execute the prefetching notice effect). Used to measure the timing for turning off the flag. Note that the number of holds used in step S1129 is the total number of the hold data increased by the hold increase command and the hold data stored before the increased hold data, as in step S1121. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113 in FIG.

[Notification effect execution processing]
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of notification effect execution processing in step S115 of FIG.

  First, in step S1151, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 executes a reserved image update process. Specifically, the CPU 401 indicates information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery included in the setting information of the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. However, when it shows that the 1st special symbol lottery was performed, the pending | holding data of the 1st special symbol lottery stored earliest in RAM403 are deleted. On the other hand, when the setting information of the notification effect start command indicates that the second special symbol lottery has been executed, the CPU 401 deletes the second special symbol lottery pending data stored in the RAM 403 earliest. When the CPU 401 deletes the hold data of the first special symbol lottery from the RAM 403, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to delete one hold image corresponding to the deleted hold data, and another hold image is displayed. If displayed, the display positions of the remaining held images are sequentially raised and displayed. At this time, the image corresponding to the erased reserved image may be moved up to a predetermined display position and displayed as a variable right image indicating that the notification effect is being executed. By changing the display mode of this variable right image, it suggests the big hit expectation level of the running notification effect, or the possibility that the running notification effect will develop into a higher jackpot expectation can do. Note that this instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1152.

  In step S1152, based on the setting information included in the notification effect start command received in step S114, the CPU 401 determines the effect content to be executed by lottery or the like. More specifically, the CPU 401 refers to an effect pattern table (not shown) that stores the variation pattern and the effect pattern in association with each other, selects one effect pattern, and executes it in combination with the selected effect pattern. One or more other effects are determined by lottery or the like. The effect pattern defines the combination and execution order of effects, and includes, for example, whether or not the pseudo continuous variation effect is executed, the number of executions, the type of reach effect to be executed, and the like. A single variation pattern may be associated with a plurality of effect patterns belonging to the same type. Examples of other effects combined with the effect pattern include a step-up notice effect and a cut-in notice effect. The CPU 401 determines the execution order and execution schedule of the effects based on the selected effect pattern and other effects. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1153. In the present embodiment, when each of the effects defined by the effect pattern and the effects combined with the effect pattern is executed, whether or not the light emission effect of the light guide plate is involved is defined in advance, and the light emission effect is performed. Information indicating whether or not the effect is defined in the effect definition table and the effect definition table combined with the effect pattern. However, the execution presence / absence of the light emission effect may be determined by lottery or the like without determining in advance whether or not to execute the light emission effect for each effect defined by the effect pattern and each effect combined with the effect pattern.

  In step S1153, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect determined to be executed in step S1152 is accompanied by the light emission effect of the light guide plate. If the determination in step S1153 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1154. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1155 in FIG.

  When the effect determined to be executed is accompanied by the light emission effect of the light guide plate, in step S1154, the CPU 401 performs a light emission effect setting process. This light emission effect setting process is the same as that described in step S1126 of FIG. 25, and is for setting the light emission period and light emission pattern of the light guide plate, the luminance of the image display unit 6 and the like when the notification effect is executed. is there. Details of the light emission effect setting process in step S1154 will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1155.

  In step S1155, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect defined by the effect pattern determined to be executed in step S1152 is accompanied by the action of the movable accessory. In the present embodiment, whether or not the movable accessory is operated for each effect pattern is determined in advance, but whether or not the movable accessory is operated may be determined by lottery or the like. If the determination in step S1155 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1156, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1157.

  When the effect determined to be executed is accompanied by the action of the movable accessory, in step S1156, the CPU 401 performs an operation setting process for the movable accessory. In the operation setting process of the movable accessory, the type, the operation period, and the operation pattern of the movable accessory that are operated when the notification effect is executed are set. The operation pattern of the movable accessory is data that predefines a driving method of the drive mechanism for moving or rotating the movable accessory. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1157.

  In step S <b> 1157, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the prefetch notice effect execution flag is ON. If the determination in step S1157 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1158, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1162.

  If it is determined that the prefetching notice effect execution flag is ON, in step S1158, the CPU 401 determines a prefetching notice effect to be executed based on the number of continuations N and the number counter cnt. For example, when the number of continuations N is 3, the prefetching notice effect to be executed before the first change, between the second change, and before the third change of the special symbol change related to the hold data determined to be executed is determined in advance. If the number counter cnt is 0, the pre-reading notice effect to be executed before the third change is selected, and if the number counter cnt is 1, the pre-reading notice effect to be executed before the second change is selected. When cnt is 2, the pre-reading notice effect executed before one change is selected. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1159.

  In step S1159, the CPU 401 increments the value of the number counter cnt by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1160.

  In step S1160, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the value of the number counter cnt is equal to the number of continuations N. This process is for determining whether or not the upper limit of the number of executions of the prefetch notice effect has been reached. If the determination in step S1160 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1161, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1162.

  If it is determined that the value of the number counter cnt is equal to the continuation number N, in step S1161, the CPU 401 sets the prefetch notice effect execution flag to OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1162.

  In step S1162, the CPU 401 creates an effect start command. The effect start command includes information specifying the effect pattern determined in step S1152 and an effect executed in combination with the information, information specifying the light effect setting set in step S1155, and operation setting of the movable accessory set in step S1157. And information for specifying the pre-reading notice effect set in step S1158. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1163.

  In step S1163, the CPU 401 starts executing the notification effect. More specifically, the CPU 401 causes the image sound control unit 500 to start a notification effect by setting the effect start command created in step S1162 in the RAM 401. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116 in FIG.

[Opening effect processing]
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the opening effect process in step S119 of FIG. FIG. 27 exemplifies the control process when the round number promotion effect can be executed when the result of the special symbol lottery wins any of the jackpots A to D, but other jackpot types ( For example, in the case of jackpot E or F), the round number promotion effect may be executed by the same control process as shown in FIG.

  First, in step S1191, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether the jackpot type is any one of jackpots A to D, that is, whether the design random number indicates any one of the jackpots A to D. Determine. If the determination in step S1191 is YES, the process moves to step S1192, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to step S1193.

  When the big hit type is any one of the big hits A to D, in step S1192, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the round number promotion effect by lottery or the like. The promotion of the number of rounds means that at the start of the jackpot presentation, a relatively small number of rounds (for example, 4R) is presented instead of the number of rounds of the jackpot type actually won (for example, 4R). It is an effect that informs the number of big hits that have been actually won. In this way, by presenting a relatively small number of rounds at the start of the jackpot presentation and notifying the actual number of rounds as the jackpot presentation progresses, there is a sense of expectation that the number of rounds may increase. It can be given to the player, and the player's interest in the big hit effect can be attracted. In addition, in the case of a specific jackpot type, by determining whether or not to execute a round number promotion effect by lottery etc., an effect that informs the actual number of rounds at the start of the jackpot effect and a jackpot effect with a round number promotion effect Since it is possible to execute an effect in which the actual number of rounds is notified as the game progresses, it is possible to perform various jackpot effects. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1193.

  In step S1193, the CPU 401 performs a light emission effect setting process. In the big hit game, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute the light emission effect of the light guide plate at the time of executing the V region passing effect and the round number promotion effect to be described later. Therefore, in step S1193, the light emission effect setting of the light emission effect performed when the V region passing effect is executed and the light emission performed when the round number promotion effect is executed (in the case where it is determined in step S1192 that the round number promotion effect is executed). Perform lighting settings for production. In this light emission effect setting process, similarly to step S1126 of FIG. 25, the light emission period and light emission mode of the light guide plate, the brightness of the image display unit 6 and the like are set. Details of the light emission effect setting process in step S1193 will be described later. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1194.

  In step S1194, the CPU 401 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the round number promotion effect. If the determination in step S1194 is YES, the process proceeds to step S1195. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S1196.

  If it is determined to execute the round number promotion effect, in step 1195, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to execute the opening effect and the round number promotion effect. Here, the opening effect instructing execution is an opening effect for executing the round number promotion effect, that is, an effect of not reporting the actual number of rounds at the time of opening. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  When it is determined not to execute the round number promotion effect, in step 1196, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to execute the opening effect in such a manner that the actual round number is notified according to the jackpot type. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the light emission effect setting process in step S1126 in FIG. 25, step S1154 in FIG. 26, and step S1193 in FIG.

  First, in step S2801, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 sets the pattern of the light guide plate that emits light in the light emission effect of the light guide plate. If the light guide plate has only one pattern, this step may be omitted. When a plurality of light guide plate patterns are prepared, one or more predetermined patterns are set for the effect accompanied by the light emission effect of the light guide plate. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2802.

  In step S2802, the CPU 401 sets the light emission color of the light guide plate. If the light emission color of the light source that emits light from the light guide plate is monochromatic, this step can be omitted. The method for setting the light emission color of the light guide plate is not particularly limited. When the color of the light source that causes the light guide plate to emit light is predetermined for each effect accompanied by the light emission effect of the light guide plate, a predetermined color is emitted. Set to color. Moreover, when the color of the light source which makes a light-guide plate light-emit is not previously defined for every production | generation with a light-guide plate light emission effect, you may select light emission color by lottery etc. from several colors. Moreover, you may suggest a big hit expectation degree by the luminescent color of a light-guide plate. In this case, referring to the emission color determination table in which the selection probability is set so that the emission color suggesting high reliability is relatively easy to select in the case of a big hit, the special symbol lottery pre-judgment result or special The emission color may be selected by lottery or the like based on the determination result of the symbol lottery. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2803.

  In step S2803, the CPU 401 sets the light emission period of the light guide plate. The light emission period of the light guide plate can be defined by the light emission start timing of the light guide plate and the light emission end timing of the light guide plate. Specifically, the light emission start timing and the light emission stop timing of the light guide plate can be defined by the elapsed time from the start of the notification effect (when the notification effect start command is received). The light emission period of the light guide plate is preferably determined in advance for each effect accompanied by the light emission effect of the light guide plate, but the light emission period may be set at random by lottery or the like. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S2804.

  In step S2804, the CPU 401 sets the light emission pattern of the light guide plate. The light emission pattern of the light guide plate is a light emission state within the light emission period of the light guide plate defined by a combination of turning on and off of the light source and changes thereof. The light emission pattern of the light guide plate may be determined in advance for each effect accompanied by the light emission effect of the light guide plate, or may be selected by lottery from a plurality of predetermined patterns. The light emission pattern of the light guide plate may be common to each effect accompanied by the light emission effect of the light guide plate, or may be different for each effect, or for each effect type or category. When suggesting the big hit expectation degree by the light emission pattern of the light guide plate, for example, in the case of big hit, the light emission pattern determination table in which the selection probability is set so that the light emission pattern suggesting high reliability is relatively easy to be selected The light emission pattern may be selected by lottery or the like based on the preliminary determination result of the special symbol lottery or the determination result of the special symbol lottery. The light emission mode of the light guide plate is determined by the combination of the light guide plate pattern, light emission color, light emission period, and light emission pattern determined in the process of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2805.

  In step S2805, the CPU 401 sets the brightness of the image display unit 6. In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the brightness of the image display unit 6 during the light emission period of the light guide plate is darker than the brightness outside the light emission period of the light guide plate in order to highlight the effect of the light emission effect using the light guide plate. Alternatively, it is possible to execute a brightening control. Therefore, in this step, the CPU 401 sets the timing for changing the luminance of the image display unit 6 and the luminance after the change in relation to the light emission period of the light guide plate. The timing at which the luminance of the image display unit 6 is changed can be defined by the elapsed time from when the effect control unit 400 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start the effect. The luminance after the change can be specified by information indicating that the luminance is decreased or increased, or information indicating the luminance value. Note that how to change the brightness of the image display unit 6 in accordance with the light emission effect may be determined in advance for each effect with the light emission effect, or when execution of the effect with the light emission effect is determined. In addition, the luminance change method of the image display unit 6 may be determined each time.

  Here, as the luminance control method of the image display unit 6, mainly, a method of relatively decreasing the luminance during the light emission period of the light guide plate, a method of increasing the luminance relatively during the light emission period of the light guide plate, There is a method of changing the luminance during the light emission period of the light plate. For example, when an image is displayed on the image display unit 6 at a luminance higher than the first luminance outside the light emission period of the light guide plate, the second luminance of the image display unit 6 during the light emission period of the light guide plate is lower than the first luminance. In other words, by displaying a relatively dark image behind the light guide plate, the light emission pattern of the light guide plate can be easily recognized, and the light emission effect of the light guide plate can be conspicuous. Conversely, the luminance of the image display unit 6 during the light emission period of the light guide plate is set to the third brightness that is brighter than the first brightness, that is, by displaying a relatively bright image behind the light guide plate. Since the brightness of the appearance can be improved by both the light emission pattern of the light plate and the display image of the image display unit 6, it is possible to strongly impress the player with the effect being performed in the gaming machine 1. Alternatively, the luminance of the image display unit 6 may be changed among the first luminance, the second luminance, and the third luminance during the light emission period of the light guide plate. If the luminance of the image display unit 6 is changed during the light emission period of the light guide plate, the light emission pattern of the light guide plate can be easily seen during a period when a relatively dark image is displayed behind the light guide plate. In addition, during a period in which a relatively bright image is displayed behind the light guide plate, it is possible to enhance the impression of the effect by improving the brightness as a whole. In addition to this, an unexpected feeling can be given to the player by changing the luminance of the image display unit 6. Also, when switching between a state in which a relatively bright image is displayed and a state in which a relatively dark image is displayed, the visual impression changes greatly when switching between the two states. Can impress each state before and after switching. Further details of the brightness control of the image display unit will be described later. Thereafter, the light emission effect setting process is terminated, and the process returns to any one of step S1127 in FIG. 25, step S1156 in FIG. 26, and step S1194 in FIG.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a notification effect execution process executed by the image sound control unit 500. The process shown in FIG. 29 is a process that starts when the image sound control unit 500 receives an effect start command from the effect control unit 400 (step S1162 in FIG. 26), and receives an effect end command from the effect control unit 400. This is a process that is repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals.

  First, in step S2901, the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 analyzes the effect start command received from the effect control unit 400, and schedules the effect to be executed. More specifically, the CPU 501 refers to the effect start command, information specifying the effect pattern and one or more effects executed in combination therewith, information specifying the light emission start timing and light emission stop timing of the light guide plate, Information for specifying the luminance change and timing of the image display unit 6, information for specifying the driving start timing and driving stop timing of the movable accessory, etc. are acquired, and the execution of the specified effects is arranged in time series. Create an execution schedule. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2902.

  In step S2902, the CPU 501 executes the effect scheduled in step S2901. As a result of the processing in this step, an effect image is displayed on the image display unit 6 and sound is output from the speaker 35. Further, light emission control of lamps such as the panel lamp 7 is performed. Thereafter, the processing moves to step S2903.

  In step S2903, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the light emission start timing of the light guide plate has arrived. If the determination in step S2903 is YES, the process proceeds to step S2904. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S2905.

  In step S2904, the CPU 501 instructs the lamp control unit 600 to drive the light guide plate lamp via the control unit 400. In this instruction, information for specifying the light guide plate pattern set by the light emission effect setting process, information for specifying the light emission color of the light guide plate, and the light emission pattern of the light guide plate (light guide plate lamp driving method) are specified. And at least information. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S2905.

  In step S2905, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the light emission stop timing of the light guide plate has come. If the determination in step S2905 is YES, the process moves to step S2906. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S2907.

  In step S2906, the CPU 501 instructs the lamp control unit 600 to stop driving the light guide plate lamp via the control unit 400. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2907.

  In step S2907, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the operation start timing of the movable accessory has arrived. If the determination in step S2907 is YES, the process moves to step S2908. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S2909.

  In step S2908, the CPU 501 instructs the lamp control unit 600 to drive the movable accessory via the control unit 400. This instruction includes at least information specifying a movable accessory to be operated and information specifying a motion pattern of the movable accessory set in the operation setting process of the movable accessory. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2909.

  In step S2909, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the operation stop timing of the movable accessory has come. If the determination in step S2909 is YES, the process proceeds to step S2910. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S2911.

  In step S2910, the CPU 501 instructs the lamp control unit 600 to stop driving the movable accessory via the control unit 400. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S2911.

  In step S2911, the CPU 501 determines whether the start timing of the operation trigger effect has come. An operation opportunity effect is a display of an image or message prompting the operation of the operation input unit on the image display unit 6, and then a predetermined operation input of the operation input unit is performed within the effective period of operation of the operation input unit. It is an effect that is executed on the occasion. In this operation opportunity effect, for example, a message prompting the user to press the effect button is displayed on the image display unit 6, and when the press of the effect button is detected within the effective period of the effect button operation, the image display unit 6 is triggered. For example, an effect such as displaying a specific image, causing a specific pattern of the light guide plate to emit light, or operating a movable accessory is applicable. In addition, although the effect using the effect button is illustrated here, in a gaming machine having an operation input means such as a lever or a handle instead of the effect button or in addition to the effect button, a lever is used instead of the effect button. An operation trigger effect may be performed in response to a specific operation performed on an operation input unit such as a handle or a handle. If the determination in step S2911 is YES, the process proceeds to step S2912. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S2913.

  In step S2911, the CPU 501 starts executing an operation opportunity effect. For example, the CPU 501 displays an image that prompts the user to operate the effect button on the image display unit 6, starts a timer for measuring the effective period, and starts the operation effective period. At this time, an effective period display such as a gauge indicating the remaining time during which the input operation of the operation means is effective may be displayed on the image display unit 6. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2913.

  In step S2913, the CPU 501 determines whether a predetermined operation of the operation input unit has been detected, or whether the operation valid period of the operation input unit has elapsed since the measurement of the predetermined time by the timer has been completed. In this step, it is determined that the predetermined input operation of the operation input means has not been detected and the operation valid period has passed, so that YES is determined and a predetermined effect is executed in the next step. Only when a predetermined operation of the operation input means is actually detected, the determination may be YES. If the determination in step S2913 is YES, the process proceeds to step S2914. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S2915.

  In step S2914, the CPU 501 executes a predetermined effect corresponding to a predetermined operation of the operation input unit. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2915.

  In step S2915, CPU 501 determines whether or not an effect end command has been received from effect control unit 400. This effect end command is a command set by the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 in step S117 in FIG. If the determination in step S2915 is YES, the process ends. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S2916.

  In step S2916, the CPU 501 waits for an integral time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2902.

  Thereafter, a plurality of effects set by the effect control unit 400 can be sequentially executed by repeatedly executing the control processing of steps S2902 to S2916.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a round effect line process executed by the image sound control unit 500. The process shown in FIG. 30 is a process that starts when the image sound control unit 500 receives an instruction to start execution of a round effect from the effect control unit 400 (step S121 in FIG. 24). This process is executed until an end instruction (step S127 in FIG. 24) is received. Further, in this embodiment, the operation opportunity effect is executed after the start of the round number promotion effect in a specific round, and the presence / absence of the round number promotion (the winning jackpot type of the winning jackpot type is triggered when a predetermined operation of the operation input unit is performed) The example which performs the production | presentation which alert | reports (round number) is demonstrated.

  First, in step S3001, the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 starts a round effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3002.

  In step S3002, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the current round is a specific round capable of starting the round number promotion effect. If the determination in step S3002 is YES, the process moves to step S3003. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S3010.

  In step S3003, the CPU 501 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the round number promotion effect in step S1192 of FIG. If the determination in step S3003 is YES, the process moves to step S3004. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S3013.

  In step S3004, the CPU 501 starts execution of the round number promotion effect. Although the content of the round promotion effect is not particularly limited, for example, the image display unit 6 displays an image in which the character performs a game, a battle, or the like, and executes the effect of notifying the round promotion when the game or the battle is won it can. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S3005.

  In step S3005, the CPU 501 determines whether the start timing of the operation opportunity effect has come. If the determination in step S3005 is YES, the process proceeds to step S3006. If the determination is NO, the determination in step S3005 is performed again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed.

  In step S3006, the CPU 501 starts executing an operation opportunity effect. For example, the CPU 501 displays an image prompting the user to operate the effect button on the image display unit 6 and starts a valid period by starting a timer for valid period measurement. At this time, an effective period display such as a gauge indicating the remaining time during which the input operation of the operation means is effective may be displayed on the image display unit 6. Thereafter, processing proceeds to step S3007.

  In step S3007, the CPU 501 determines whether a predetermined operation of the operation input unit has been detected, or whether the valid period of the operation input unit has elapsed. If the determination in step S3007 is YES, the process proceeds to step S3008. If the determination is NO, the determination in step S3007 is performed again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed.

  In step S3008, the CPU 501 determines whether the jackpot type is jackpot A or C. If the determination in step S3008 is YES, the process moves to step S3009. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S3012.

  In step S3009, the CPU 501 performs an effect of informing the actual number of big hits (for example, substantially 9R), and instructs the lamp control unit 600 to drive the light guide plate lamp via the effect control unit 400. At this time, an effect using an image indicating that the character has won the game, battle, or the like may be executed as a success effect indicating that the round number promotion was successful. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3011.

  In step S3010, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the light emission stop timing of the light guide plate has come. If the determination in step S3010 is YES, the process proceeds to step S3011. If the determination is NO, the process in step S3011 is executed again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed.

  In step S3011, the CPU 501 instructs the lamp control unit 600 to stop driving the light guide plate via the effect control unit 400. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3013.

  In step S3012, the CPU 501 executes an effect of informing the number of jackpot rounds actually won (for example, substantially 4R). At this time, as a failure effect indicating that the round number promotion has failed, an effect using an image indicating that the character has lost the game or the battle may be executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3013.

  In step S <b> 3013, the CPU 501 determines whether or not a round effect end instruction has been received from the effect control unit 400. The round production end instruction is an instruction given by the command set in step S127 of FIG. If the determination in step S3013 is YES, the process ends, and the determination in step S3013 is performed again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the V region passage effect process executed by the image sound control unit 500. The process shown in FIG. 31 is a process that starts when the image sound control unit 500 receives an instruction to start execution of the V region passing effect (step S125 in FIG. 24) from the effect control unit 400, and is in a specific round effect ( For example, the process is executed in the fourth round).

  First, in step S3101, the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 starts a V region passing effect. In the V region passing effect, for example, an image indicating that the V region has been passed is displayed on the image display unit 6, a movable accessory is operated, or the frame lamp 36 or the panel lamp 7 is caused to emit light in a specific manner. It is a production to do. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3102.

  In step S <b> 3102, the CPU 501 instructs the lamp control unit 600 to start driving the light guide plate lamp via the effect control unit 400. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3103.

  In step S3103, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the light emission stop timing of the light guide plate has come. If the determination in step S3103 is YES, the process proceeds to step S3104. If the determination is NO, the process in step S3103 is executed again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed.

  In step S3104, the CPU 501 instructs the lamp control unit 600 to stop driving the light guide plate lamp via the effect control unit 400. Thereafter, the process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the brightness changing process executed by the image sound control unit 500. The process illustrated in FIG. 32 is a process executed by the image sound control unit 500 in parallel with the effect execution process described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 31, and is based on a command received from the effect control unit. Is a process for controlling the brightness of the image.

  First, in step S <b> 3201, the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 determines whether the luminance change timing designated by the command received from the effect control unit 400 has arrived. The luminance change timing can be defined by, for example, the elapsed time from the time when the command is received from the effect control unit 400, and the CPU 501 is based on the time measured by the timer started when the command is received from the effect control unit 400. Then, it is determined whether or not the brightness change timing has come. If the determination in step S3201 is YES, the process proceeds to step S3202, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3204.

  In step S3202, CPU 501 determines whether or not the information specifying the changed luminance included in the command received from effect control unit 400 is an instruction to increase the luminance. If the determination in step S3203 is YES, the process proceeds to step S3203. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3204.

  In step S3203, the CPU 501 increases the luminance of the image display unit 6. As a method of increasing the luminance of the image display unit 6, for example, a method of increasing the output luminance by controlling the image display unit 6 itself or a display of the image display unit 6 by superimposing a high luminance image on the effect image. There is a method for increasing the brightness of an image. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3205.

  In step S3204, the CPU 501 decreases the luminance of the image display unit 6. As a method of reducing the luminance of the image display unit 6, for example, a method of controlling the image display unit 6 itself to lower the output luminance, or a display of the image display unit 6 by superimposing a low luminance image on the effect image. There is a method for reducing the brightness of an image. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3205.

  In step S3205, the CPU 501 determines whether or not an instruction to end the brightness change process has been received. This end instruction is given when the gaming machine is powered off or shifted to a power saving mode. If the process in step S3205 is YES, the brightness change process is terminated. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3206.

  In step S3206, the CPU 501 waits for a predetermined time, and then proceeds to step S3201.

  Thereafter, the luminance of the image display unit 6 can be changed at each of a plurality of timings designated by the effect control unit 400 by repeating the processes of steps S3201 to S3205 at regular intervals.

  Hereinafter, specific examples of effects using the light guide plate will be described.

[Specific examples of light emission pattern and light emission mode of light guide plate]
First, the light emission mode of the light guide plate provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 36. The pattern of the light guide plate shown in FIGS. 33 to 36 is an example, and there is no particular limitation on the area shape, size (size with respect to the image display unit 6), type, and the like of the pattern.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of a light emission mode of the light guide plate, and illustrates an example in which the same light emission pattern emits light in different colors.

  FIGS. 33A to 33D show examples in which the same pattern 200 provided on the same light guide plate is caused to emit light. In FIGS. 33A to 33D, as an example, a pattern 200 simulating a blast is shown, but the pattern provided on the light guide plate is not particularly limited, and may be an arbitrary combination of pictures, characters, and the like.

  FIGS. 33A, 33B, and 33C show examples in which the pattern 200 is made to emit light in blue, green, and red, respectively. The emission color of the pattern 200 can be changed by the emission color of the light source provided on the side surface of the light guide plate. FIG. 33D shows an example in which the pattern 200 is made to emit light in three colors of red, yellow, and purple from the left. The light emission color of FIG. 33 (d) is divided into a plurality of light sources provided on the side surface of the light guide plate (the upper end surface or the lower end surface in the example of FIG. 33 (d)) in the length direction, and the emission color for each divided portion. This can be realized by differentiating. More specifically, in the example of FIG. 33D, the central portion of the light source provided along the upper end surface or the lower end surface of the light guide plate is colored yellow, and the left side portion from the central portion is colored red. What is necessary is just to color the right side part from the part purple. By changing the number of divisions of the light source, it is possible to cause the light guide plate pattern 200 to emit light in any two or more colors.

  As described above, when the light guide plate pattern emits light in a plurality of colors, various suggestions can be made depending on the emission color. For example, the possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery will be a big hit may be suggested due to the difference in the light emission color of the light guide plate. More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 33A to 33D, when the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light in a blue, green, red, and three-color mixture (red, yellow, and purple), blue, green, It may be suggested that the probability of winning a big hit (expected degree of big hit) increases in the order of red and three-color mixing. In this case, the luminescent color is determined based on the result of the special symbol lottery, and when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, each luminescent color is selected so that a luminescent color having a relatively high jackpot expectation can be easily selected. The selection probability may be set. When the light emission color of the pattern 200 suggests the possibility that the special symbol lottery will be a big hit, the pattern 200 may be emitted during the notification effect to notify the result of the special symbol lottery, or the special symbol lotion may be performed. During the notification effect before notifying the lottery result, that is, as the pre-reading notification effect based on the preliminary determination of the hold data, the pattern 200 may be emitted to suggest. In addition, the special symbol lottery is selected only when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big win, and the light guide plate pattern 200 is caused to emit light with the specific luminous color. It may be confirmed that the result is a big hit.

  The jackpot type may be suggested by the difference in the light emission color of the light guide plate. Specifically, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, by making the pattern 200 emit light in the first emission color (for example, blue), the player can obtain a relatively small hit (for example, for example, It is suggested that the winning pattern is a big hit with a relatively small number of round games or a big hit that does not change after the big hit, and the pattern 200 is made to emit light in the second emission color (for example, a mixture of three colors). It may be suggested that the player wins a big hit (for example, a big hit with a relatively large number of round games, or a big hit that becomes probable after the big hit).

  Moreover, you may suggest the high possibility that the content of alerting | reporting effect develops with the difference in the luminescent color of a light-guide plate. Specifically, when the pattern 200 is caused to emit light in the first light emission color (for example, green), it indicates that a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is performed, and the second light emission color (for example, red) ), It may be suggested that an effect (for example, an SP reach effect) suggesting that there is a higher possibility of winning a big hit than when the predetermined effect is performed.

  Moreover, you may suggest the effect performed by the difference in the luminescent color of a light-guide plate. Specifically, when the pattern 200 is caused to emit light in the first emission color (for example, green), it indicates that a predetermined effect (for example, the first SPSP effect) is performed, and the second emission color (for example, for example) When the light is emitted in red), it may be suggested that an effect (for example, the second SPSP effect) different from the predetermined effect is performed.

  As a light emission mode in the case where the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light, there are a first light emission mode in which the light source is continuously turned on and a second light emission mode that is a combination of turning on and off the light source. In the first light emission mode, the pattern 200 is continuously turned on without providing a light extinction period during the light emission period of the light guide plate. In the first light emission mode, the emission color may be changed during the light emission period of the light guide plate. On the other hand, in the 2nd light emission mode, the light extinction period which can be visually recognized during the light emission period of a light guide plate is provided once or more, and pattern 200 is made to light up continuously in the period which put the light extinction period in between. In the second light emitting mode, the length, the number of times, and the order of the lighting period and the light-off period provided during the light-emitting period of the light guide plate are arbitrary, and various light-emitting modes combining lighting and extinguishing are possible. For example, the pattern 200 can be blinked by alternately turning on and off the light guide plate lamp. In addition, the pattern 200 is continuously lit in a part of the light emission period of the light guide plate (for example, the first half of the light emission period), and is alternately turned on and off in other periods (for example, the second half of the light emission period). The pattern 200 may be blinked by repeating the above. In both the first and second light emission modes, the pattern 200 may emit light in a single color, or may emit light while changing the color over time. When the color is changed with time in the second light emission mode, the color is changed in order while blinking.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a light emission mode of the light guide plate, and is a diagram illustrating an example in which light emission patterns provided on different light guide plates are caused to emit light.

  34A shows an example in which the pattern 201 provided on the light guide plate is caused to emit light, and FIG. 34B shows a pattern 202 provided on a light guide plate different from the light guide plate on which the pattern 201 is provided. An example of light emission is shown. In FIGS. 34A and 34B, as an example, a pattern 201 that simulates a blast and a pattern 202 that similarly simulates a blast and surrounds the pattern 201 are shown. The pattern provided on the light guide plate is not particularly limited, and may be an arbitrary combination of a picture or a character.

  As the light emission mode of the patterns 201 and 202 shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B, any one of the first light emission mode (continuous lighting) and the second light emission mode (combination of lighting and extinguishing) described in FIG. Can be applied. Specifically, when only the pattern 201 is caused to emit light, the pattern 201 may be continuously lit over the entire light emission period by the first light emission mode, or a plurality of light emission periods may be sandwiched by the second light emission mode. You may provide the lighting period of times. Similarly, when only the pattern 202 is caused to emit light, the pattern 202 may be lit continuously over the entire light emission period by the first light emission mode, or multiple times with one or more light extinction periods being sandwiched by the second light emission mode. A lighting period may be provided.

  Further, when both of the two patterns 201 and 202 are caused to emit light during one light emission period, various displays are possible depending on the combination of the light emission modes of the patterns 201 and 202. The patterns 201 and 202 may be lit so that the lighting period of the pattern 201 and the lighting period of the pattern 202 overlap in one light emission period, or the lighting period of the pattern 201 and the lighting period of the pattern 202 overlap. The patterns 201 and 202 may be lit so that they do not occur.

  For example, when the patterns 201 and 202 are turned on at the same time, the two patterns 201 and 202 can be superimposed and displayed as shown in FIG. In this case, the patterns 201 and 202 may be lit in order. For example, when the pattern 202 is turned on while the pattern 201 is turned on, the patterns 201 and 202 can be caused to emit light so that the blast spreads from the center as time passes. On the contrary, if the pattern 201 is turned on while the pattern 202 is turned on, an effect of focusing on the center of the blast as time passes can be realized.

  Alternatively, one of the patterns 201 and 202 may be continuously lit and the other blinked. An effect with a feeling of movement can be realized by blinking other patterns while continuously lighting a part of a plurality of patterns.

  When the patterns 201 and 202 are lit so that the light emission periods of the patterns 201 and 202 do not overlap, the patterns 201 and 202 may be blinked so that the patterns 201 and 202 emit light alternately. By alternately lighting the patterns 201 and 202, it is possible to realize an effect with a sparkle or a feeling of movement.

  Although an example using two light guide plates has been described here, three or more light guide plates may be used. When three or more light guide plates are used, the pattern provided on each light guide plate may be caused to emit light according to the first or second light emission mode described above. When emitting three or more patterns, each pattern may be lit so that the lighting periods of two or more patterns overlap, or each pattern may be lit so that no lighting period of any pattern overlaps. .

  When two patterns are emitted, each pattern may be emitted with the same emission color, or each pattern may be emitted with a different emission color. In addition, one or both of the two patterns may emit light in a plurality of colors, or may emit light so that the color changes with time.

  Furthermore, the light guide plate pattern may be caused to emit light in a mode in which the light emitting modes described in FIGS. 33 and 34 are arbitrarily combined. In other words, the light emission mode may be switched one or more times during one light emission period. For example, switching from continuous lighting to blinking, switching the emission color, or switching the emission color simultaneously with lighting / flashing may be performed.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of the light emission mode of the light guide plate, and shows an example in which the pattern of the light guide plate is superimposed on an image similar to this.

  FIG. 35A shows a state where the pattern 203 provided on the light guide plate emits light. The pattern 203 is composed of, for example, a combination of a character string “CHANCE” and a plurality of rhombus figures arranged around the character string. FIG. 35B is an example of an image that can be displayed on the image display unit 6. An image 206 shown in FIG. 35B is an image similar to the pattern 203 provided on the light guide plate, and includes a character string “CHANCE” and a plurality of rhombus figures arranged around the character string. Composed of a combination. The image 206 shown in FIG. 35B is different from the pattern 203 shown in FIG. 35A in at least the typeface of the character string “CHANCE” and the position of the rhombus, and is not the same as the pattern 203. The images are similar. An image similar to the pattern 203 of the light guide plate is an image of a character string that is the same character string as that included in the pattern 203 as shown in FIG. However, the image displayed at a position shifted from the position of the pattern 203, the image of the same motif as the pattern included in the pattern 203, and the character string or the pattern including the same character string or pattern as that included in the pattern 203 Images with different sizes, colors, etc. are included. If the pattern 203 shown in FIG. 35 (a) is emitted while the image 206 shown in FIG. 35 (b) is displayed on the image display unit 6, the pattern 203 is superimposed on the image 206 of the image display unit 6 and displayed. Thus, as shown in FIG. 35C, the light guide plate pattern 203 can be viewed in three dimensions as if it was lifted. Although FIG. 35B illustrates an example in which an image similar to the pattern 203 is displayed, the same image as the pattern 203 (an image having the same shape and outline) may be displayed.

  When the pattern 203 and the image 206 of the image display unit 6 described with reference to FIG. 35A are used, the light guide plate pattern 203 emits light, but the image 206 is not displayed on the image display unit 6 (FIG. 35A). The image 206 is displayed on the image display unit 6 but the light guide plate pattern 203 is not emitted (FIG. 35B), the light guide plate pattern 203 is emitted, and the image display unit 6 displays the image 206. It is possible to execute an effect of displaying (FIG. 35 (c)). By suggesting different suggestion contents depending on each of these three patterns of production, it is possible to execute an unexpected notification production using the light guide plate pattern 203 and an image 206 similar thereto. For example, when an effect of superimposing and displaying both the light guide plate pattern 203 and the image 206 similar thereto is performed (FIG. 35C), either the light guide plate pattern 203 or the image 206 similar thereto is displayed. It may be suggested that the degree of jackpot expectation is higher than when the effect of displaying only one (FIG. 35 (a) or (b)) is executed. In this case, it is further suggested that the effect (FIG. 35 (b)) in which the image 206 is displayed is higher in the expectation of jackpot than the effect (FIG. 35 (a)) in which the light guide plate pattern 203 is displayed. You may do it. Further, the effect of superimposing and displaying both the light guide plate pattern 203 and the image 206 similar thereto (FIG. 35C) may be executable only when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In this case, the effect of superimposing and displaying both the light guide plate pattern 203 and the image 206 similar thereto (FIG. 35C) is a jackpot (for example, a substantial round) in which the player's profit is relatively large. It may be executable only in the case of a big hit with a relatively large number or a big hit that is controlled to a probable gaming state after the big hit).

  In addition to the jackpot expectation degree, the development destination of the notification effect (the content of the effect after development) may be suggested by the effects shown in FIGS. For example, a first development effect (for example, for example, an effect (FIG. 35 (a)) where the pattern 203 of the light guide plate is displayed or an effect (FIG. 35 (b)) where the image 206 is displayed is executed. (SP reach production) It is suggested that an effect suggesting the degree of expectation of the big hit is executed, and an effect (FIG. 35 (c)) is executed to superimpose and display both the light guide plate pattern 203 and the image 206 similar thereto. By doing so, you may suggest that the production | presentation which suggests the jackpot expectation degree more than a 2nd development production (for example, SPSPSP reach production) is performed.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of a light emission mode of the light guide plate, and is a diagram illustrating an example in which a light guide plate pattern similar to the design of the movable accessory is superimposed on the front surface of the movable accessory.

  FIG. 36A shows a state in which the first movable actors 65 a and 65 b constituting the openable / closable shutter are closed on the front side of the image display unit 6. The first movable combination 65a and 65b are provided with a plurality of combination lamps 204 whose emission is controlled by the lamp controller 600. The first movable combination 65 a and 65 b are controlled by the lamp control unit 600 based on an instruction from the image sound control unit 500, and an effect is produced by opening and closing between the open state and the closed state and the light emission of the lamp 204. Execute. In the example of FIG. 36, a shark pattern is drawn on the front surface of the first movable combination 65a and 65b, and the shark pattern appears when the first movable combination 65a and 65b is closed.

  FIG. 36B shows a state where the pattern 205 provided on the light guide plate is caused to emit light. The pattern 205 is a combination of a shark pattern similar to the design provided on the first movable combination 65a and 65b and a plurality of star-shaped patterns provided around the pattern. The design similar to the design provided on the movable accessory is not completely the same as the design provided on the movable accessory, but is partially common with the design provided on the movable accessory, Patterns with different sizes and colors, and patterns with common motifs are included.

  FIG. 36C shows a state in which the first movable combination 65a and 65b are closed and the light guide plate pattern 205 is caused to emit light. Since the light guide plate pattern 205 is on the front side of the first movable combination 65a and 65b, when the light guide plate pattern 205 is superimposed on the design of the first movable combination 65a and 65b, the first movable combination 65a and 65b Compared with the case where only 65b is closed (FIG. 36 (a)) and the case where only the light guide plate pattern 205 is emitted (FIG. 36 (b)), the shark pattern can be made more conspicuous and A stereoscopic effect can be imparted to the design. In addition, since the light guide plate is provided with a pattern 205 similar to the pattern drawn on the first movable members 65a and 65b, even if both are superimposed, there is a sense of unity without destroying the design of each. Production can be realized.

  When the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the light guide plate pattern 205 described with reference to FIG. 36A are used, the first movable combination 65a and 65b are operated, but the light guide plate pattern 205 does not emit light ( 36 (a)), the light guide plate pattern 205 is caused to emit light, but the first movable combination 65a and 65b is not operated (FIG. 36 (b)), and the first movable combination 65a and 65b is operated. And the effect (FIG.36 (c)) which light-emits the pattern 205 of a light-guide plate can be performed.

  If the suggested contents differ depending on each of these three patterns of production, the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the pattern 205 similar to the design provided on the first movable combination 65a and 65b are obtained. This makes it possible to execute an unexpected notification effect. For example, when an effect (FIG. 36 (c)) in which the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the light emission of the light guide plate pattern 205 is executed (FIG. 36C), the operation and guidance of the first movable combination 65a and 65b are performed. It may be suggested that the big hit expectation is higher than the case where an effect (FIG. 36 (a) or (b)) of performing either one of the light emission of the light plate pattern 205 is performed. In this case, the light emitting effect (FIG. 36 (b)) of the pattern 205 of the light guide plate is further executed by executing the effect (FIG. 36 (a)) for operating the first movable accessories 65a and 65b. It may be suggested that the degree of expectation of jackpot is higher than the case. Further, the effect (FIG. 36C) of performing the operations of the first movable actors 65a and 65b and the light emission of the pattern 205 of the light guide plate may be executable only when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. In this case, the effect (FIG. 36 (c)) in which the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the light emission of the pattern 205 of the light guide plate is performed is a big hit (for example, substantial The game may be executed only in the case of a big hit with a relatively large number of rounds or a big hit that is controlled to a probable game state after the big hit.

  In addition to the jackpot expectation, the development destination of the notification effect (the content of the effect after development) may be suggested by the effects shown in FIGS. 36 (a) to 36 (c). For example, the first development is performed when the effect of operating the first movable combination 65a and 65b (FIG. 36A) or the effect of causing the light guide plate pattern 205 to emit light (FIG. 36B) is executed. An effect that suggests an effect that suggests a big hit expectation level higher than an effect (for example, an SP reach effect), and an effect of performing the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the light emission of the pattern 205 of the light guide plate (FIG. When (c) (36) is executed, it may be suggested that an effect suggesting a big hit expectation degree equal to or higher than the second development effect (for example, SPSPSP reach effect) may be executed.

[Luminance control of image display unit 6 during light guide plate emission period]
Next, the luminance control of the image display unit 6 that can be executed during the light guide plate light emission period will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of brightness control of the image display unit 6. 37 to 49, in order to clarify the difference in luminance of the image display unit 6 on the drawing, the luminance of the image display unit is expressed by the presence / absence of hatching attached to the image display unit 6 and the type of hatching. . 37 to 49, the presence / absence and type of hatching represents only a difference in luminance, and does not represent a difference in color such as a background, a decorative design, and a reserved image.

  FIG. 37A shows a state in which an image is displayed on the image display unit 6 with normal luminance (hereinafter referred to as “first luminance”) outside the light emission period of the light guide plate.

  FIG. 37B shows a state in which the image display unit 6 is displayed with a second luminance that is darker than the first luminance. The method of making the brightness of the image display unit 6 darker than the normal first brightness as shown in FIG. 37B is not particularly limited, but as described above, the brightness of the image display unit 6 is controlled by the image acoustic control unit 500. A method of lowering itself or a method of causing the image sound control unit 500 to superimpose a dark image (an image with low luminance) on a normal effect image (video) whose luminance is not intentionally reduced and causing the image display unit 6 to display the superimposed image Can be used. With these methods, there is no need to prepare an effect image (video) whose luminance has been lowered in accordance with the light emission period of the light guide plate in advance, so that the capacity of the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500 can be saved. it can. The display at the second luminance may be realized simply by displaying an image darker than the first luminance.

  FIG. 37C shows a state in which the image display unit 6 is displayed at a third luminance brighter than the first luminance. As shown in FIG. 37C, the method for making the brightness of the image display unit 6 brighter than the normal first brightness is not particularly limited. However, as described above, the brightness of the image display unit 6 is controlled by the control of the image acoustic control unit 500. A method of increasing itself, or a method in which the image sound control unit 500 superimposes a bright image (an image with high luminance) on a normal effect image (video) whose luminance is not intentionally increased and causes the image display unit 6 to display the image. Can be used. With these methods, it is not necessary to prepare an effect image (video) with increased brightness according to the light emission period of the light guide plate in advance, so that the capacity of the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500 can be saved. . Further, the display at the third luminance may be realized simply by displaying an image brighter than the first luminance.

  The image sound control unit 500 can decrease the luminance of the image display unit 6 from the first luminance to the second luminance, or increase the luminance from the second luminance to the first luminance. Further, the image sound control unit 500 can increase the luminance of the image display unit 6 from the first luminance to the third luminance, or decrease the luminance from the third luminance to the first luminance. Furthermore, the image sound control unit 500 can brighten from the second luminance to the third luminance or darken from the third luminance to the second luminance. When the luminance change is performed between the second luminance that is darker than the normal luminance and the third luminance that is brighter than the normal luminance, the luminance difference before and after the change becomes large, so that the change in the effect contents can be presented to the player in an easily understandable manner.

  FIG. 38 is a time chart showing the light emission period of the light guide plate and the luminance change pattern of the image display unit in association with each other.

  In the luminance change patterns shown in FIGS. 38A to 38D, at the light emission start time t1 and the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate, the luminance of the image display unit 6 becomes the second luminance that is darker than the normal first luminance. Yes.

  More specifically, in the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 38 (a), the luminance of the light guide plate decreases from the first luminance to the second luminance at the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and the light emission end time of the light guide plate. The luminance increases from the second luminance to the first luminance at t2. However, the timing at which the luminance of the image display unit 6 changes may not be the same as the light emission start timing or the light emission stop timing of the light guide plate, and the image display unit has the luminance change patterns shown in FIGS. The luminance of 6 may change. In the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 38B, the luminance of the image display unit 6 decreases from the first luminance to the second luminance before the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and the light emission at the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. The luminance increases from 2 luminance to the first luminance. In the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 38C, the luminance of the image display unit 6 decreases from the first luminance to the second luminance before the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and after the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. The luminance increases from the second luminance to the first luminance. In the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 38 (d), the luminance of the image display unit 6 decreases from the first luminance to the second luminance at the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and the second after the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. The brightness increases from the brightness to the first brightness. That is, in the display example of the image display unit 6 shown in FIG. 38, an image having a relatively bright aspect (display image at the first luminance) and an image having a relatively dark aspect (display image at the second luminance) Can be displayed, and at least at the start of the light emission period (time t1) and the end of the light emission period (time t2), a relatively dark image is displayed.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the image display unit at the start of the light emission period of the light guide plate.

  FIG. 39A is a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 decreases to the second luminance at the light emission start time t1, and the luminance change shown in FIGS. 38A and 38D. The example of a display at the time of the light emission period start in a pattern is shown. On the other hand, FIG. 39B shows a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 decreases to the second luminance before the light emission start time t1, and FIGS. 38B and 38C show examples. The example of a display at the time of the light emission period start in the shown brightness | luminance change pattern is shown. 39A and 39B, the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light when a relatively dark image is displayed on the image display unit 6. It is easy to see.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the image display unit at the end of the light emission period of the light guide plate.

  40A shows a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 returns to the first luminance at the light emission end time t2, and the luminance change shown in FIGS. 38A and 38B. The example of a display at the time of the end of the light emission period in a pattern is shown. On the other hand, FIG. 40B is a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 returns to the first luminance after the light emission end time t2, and is shown in FIGS. 38C and 38D. The example of a display at the end of the light emission period in the brightness | luminance change pattern is shown. In both display examples of FIGS. 40A and 40B, the display of a relatively dark image is maintained during the light emission period of the light guide plate, and the image display is performed after the light guide plate pattern 200 is turned off. Since a relatively bright image is displayed on the portion 6, the light emitting pattern 200 is easily visible.

  Thus, when the luminance of the image display unit 6 is changed with the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 38 and the luminance of the light emission period (time t1 to t2) of the light guide plate is decreased from the first luminance to the second luminance, Since the dark image is displayed on the image display unit 6 on the back side of the light guide plate as compared with the case where the light guide plate does not emit light, the visibility of the pattern 200 of the emitted light guide plate can be improved. Therefore, compared with the case where the brightness of the image display unit 6 is not changed, the player can be focused on the light emission effect of the light guide plate, and the effect of the light emission effect is improved.

  FIG. 41 is a time chart showing the light emission period of the light guide plate and the luminance change pattern of the image display unit in association with each other.

  In the luminance change patterns shown in FIGS. 41A to 41D, at the light emission start time t1 and the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate, the luminance of the image display unit 6 becomes the third luminance brighter than the normal first luminance. Yes.

  More specifically, in the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 41 (a), the luminance of the light guide plate increases from the first luminance to the third luminance at the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and the light emission end time of the light guide plate. The luminance decreases from the third luminance to the first luminance at t2. However, the timing at which the luminance of the image display unit 6 changes may not be the same as the light emission start timing or the light emission stop timing of the light guide plate, and the image display unit has the luminance change patterns shown in FIGS. The luminance of 6 may change. In the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 41 (b), the luminance of the image display unit 6 increases from the first luminance to the third luminance before the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and is changed to the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. The luminance decreases from 3 luminance to the first luminance. In the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 41C, the luminance of the image display unit 6 increases from the first luminance to the third luminance before the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and after the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. The luminance decreases from the third luminance to the first luminance. In the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 41 (d), the luminance of the image display unit 6 increases from the first luminance to the third luminance at the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and the third time after the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. The luminance decreases from the luminance to the first luminance. That is, in the display example of the image display unit 6 shown in FIG. 41, an image having a relatively dark aspect (display image at the first luminance) and an image having a relatively bright aspect (display image at the third luminance) Can be displayed, and at least at the start of the light emission period (time t1) and at the end of the light emission period (time t2), a relatively bright image is displayed.

  FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the image display unit at the start of the light emission period of the light guide plate.

  FIG. 42A is a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 increases to the third luminance at the light emission start time t1, and the luminance change shown in FIGS. 41A and 41D. The example of a display at the time of the light emission period start in a pattern is shown. On the other hand, FIG. 42B shows a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 increases to the third luminance before the light emission start time t1, and FIGS. 41B and 41C show examples. The example of a display at the time of the light emission period start in the shown brightness | luminance change pattern is shown. 42A and 42B, the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light when a relatively bright image is displayed on the image display unit 6. The overall effect is bright and conspicuous by the combination of the display image and the emitted pattern 200.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the image display unit at the end of the light emission period of the light guide plate.

  FIG. 43A is a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 returns to the first luminance at the light emission end time t2, and the luminance change shown in FIGS. 41A and 41B. The example of a display at the time of the end of the light emission period in a pattern is shown. On the other hand, FIG. 43B is a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 returns to the first luminance after the light emission end time t2, and is shown in FIGS. 41C and 41D. The example of a display at the end of the light emission period in the brightness | luminance change pattern is shown. In both display examples of FIGS. 43A and 43B, the display of a relatively bright image is maintained during the light emission period of the light guide plate, and the image display is performed after the light guide plate pattern 200 is turned off. In order to return to normal brightness in the unit 6, the overall effect is bright and conspicuous by the combination of the display image of the image display unit 6 and the emitted pattern 200.

  Thus, by changing the luminance of the image display unit 6 with the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 41 and increasing the luminance of the light emission period (time t1 to t2) of the light guide plate from the first luminance to the third luminance, By displaying a brighter image on the image display unit 6 on the back side of the light guide plate compared to the case where the light guide plate does not emit light, it is possible to make the overall effect stand out. Therefore, as compared with the case where the luminance of the image display unit 6 is not changed, the entire effect during the light emission period of the light guide plate is executed in a very conspicuous manner to draw attention to the player or an effect brighter than usual. This can give a sense of expectation and surprise that some kind of development will be performed.

  FIG. 44 is a time chart showing the light emission period of the light guide plate and the luminance change pattern of the image display unit in association with each other.

  In the luminance change patterns shown in FIGS. 44 (a) to 44 (g), the luminance of the image display unit 6 decreases at time t3 between the light emission start time t1 and the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate.

  More specifically, in the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 44 (a), the luminance of the light guide plate increases from the normal first luminance to the third luminance at the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and the luminance changes at the time t3. The luminance decreases from 3 luminance to the first luminance. However, the timing at which the luminance of the image display unit 6 changes from the first luminance to the third luminance may not be the same as the light emission start timing of the light guide plate, as in the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. The brightness of the image display unit 6 may increase from the first brightness to the third brightness before the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, or as shown in the brightness change pattern shown in FIG. The luminance of the image display unit 6 may increase from the first luminance to the third luminance after the light emission start time t1.

  In the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 44D, the light emission period of the light guide plate starts while the luminance of the image display unit 6 remains normal, and the luminance of the image display unit 6 changes from the normal first luminance to the first luminance at time t3. The luminance decreases to 2 luminance, and the luminance of the image display unit 6 returns from the second luminance to the first luminance at the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. However, the timing at which the luminance of the image display unit 6 returns from the second luminance to the first luminance may not be the same as the light emission end timing of the light guide plate, as in the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. The brightness of the image display unit 6 may increase from the second brightness to the first brightness before the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate, or as shown in the brightness change pattern shown in FIG. The luminance of the image display unit 6 may increase from the second luminance to the first luminance after the light emission end time t2.

  In the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 44 (g), the luminance of the image display unit 6 increases from the normal first luminance to the third luminance at the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and the image display unit 6 at the time t3. The luminance decreases from the third luminance to the second luminance, and the luminance of the image display unit 6 returns from the second luminance to the first luminance at the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. Although a repeated description is omitted, the timing at which the luminance of the image display unit 6 increases from the first luminance to the third luminance may not be the same as the light emission start timing of the light guide plate, and even before the light emission start time t1. Later. Similarly, the timing at which the luminance of the image display unit 6 returns from the second luminance to the first luminance may not be simultaneous with the light emission end timing of the light guide plate, and may be before or after the light emission end time t2.

  That is, in the display example of the image display unit 6 shown in FIG. 44, it is possible to display a relatively bright image and a relatively dark image, and relatively in the light emission period (time t3). The display is changed from the bright image display to the relatively dark image display (change from the third luminance image display to the first luminance or second luminance image display).

  45 and 46 are diagrams illustrating display examples of the image display unit during the light emission period of the light guide plate.

  FIG. 45A is a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 decreases from the third luminance to the first luminance at time t3, and is illustrated in FIGS. 44A to 44C. The example of a display in the light emission period in a luminance change pattern is shown. On the other hand, FIG. 45B is a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 decreases from the first luminance to the second luminance at time t3, and FIG. 44D to FIG. The example of a display in the light emission period in the shown brightness | luminance change pattern is shown. In the display example of FIG. 45A, as in the case of the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 41, when the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light, the image display unit 6 has a relatively bright third luminance. Since there is a period during which an image is displayed, the entire performance can be made bright and conspicuous. In the display example of FIG. 45B, as in the case of the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 38, when the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light, the image display unit 6 has a relatively dark second luminance. Therefore, the visibility of the emitted light guide plate pattern 200 can be improved. Also, in both display examples of FIGS. 45A and 45B, the appearance changes due to a decrease in the luminance of the image display unit 6 during the light emission period of the light guide plate. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that some kind of development or the like may be performed.

  FIG. 46 is a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 decreases from the third luminance to the second luminance at time t3. During the light emission period in the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. A display example is shown. In the display example of FIG. 46, when the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light, a period during which an image is displayed on the image display unit 6 with a relatively bright third brightness, and a relatively dark second brightness. There is a period during which an image is displayed on the image display unit 6. Therefore, it is possible to obtain both the effects of making the overall effect bright and conspicuous and improving the visibility of the light-emitting light guide plate pattern 200. Furthermore, as shown in the display example of FIG. 46, when the luminance is decreased from the third luminance that is brighter than the normal first luminance to the second luminance that is darker than the normal first luminance, the entire effect is derived from a bright and conspicuous state. Since the appearance of the pattern 200 in which the back of the light plate is dark and the light emission is easy to see is greatly changed, it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling and to have a strong expectation that some kind of development effect etc. may be performed. You can make it.

  FIG. 47 is a time chart showing the light emission period of the light guide plate and the luminance change pattern of the image display unit in association with each other.

  In the luminance change patterns shown in FIGS. 47A to 47G, the luminance of the image display unit 6 increases at time t3 between the light emission start time t1 and the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate.

  More specifically, in the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 47 (a), the luminance of the light guide plate decreases from the normal first luminance to the second luminance at the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and the luminance changes at the time t3. The luminance increases from 2 luminance to the first luminance. However, the timing at which the luminance of the image display unit 6 changes from the first luminance to the second luminance may not be the same as the light emission start timing of the light guide plate, as in the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. The luminance of the image display unit 6 may decrease from the first luminance to the second luminance before the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, or as shown in the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. The luminance of the image display unit 6 may decrease from the first luminance to the second luminance after the light emission start time t1.

  In the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 47 (d), the light emission period of the light guide plate starts while the luminance of the image display unit 6 is normal, and the luminance of the image display unit 6 changes from the normal first luminance to the first luminance at time t3. The luminance increases to 3 luminances, and the luminance of the image display unit 6 returns from the third luminance to the first luminance at the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. However, the timing at which the luminance of the image display unit 6 returns from the third luminance to the first luminance may not be the same as the light emission end timing of the light guide plate, as in the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. The brightness of the image display unit 6 may decrease from the third brightness to the first brightness before the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate, or as shown in the brightness change pattern shown in FIG. The luminance of the image display unit 6 may decrease from the third luminance to the first luminance after the light emission end time t2.

  In the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 47 (g), the luminance of the image display unit 6 decreases from the normal first luminance to the second luminance at the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and the image display unit 6 at time t3. The luminance increases from the second luminance to the third luminance, and the luminance of the image display unit 6 returns from the third luminance to the first luminance at the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. Although the repeated description is omitted, the timing at which the luminance of the image display unit 6 decreases from the first luminance to the second luminance may not be the same as the light emission start timing of the light guide plate, and even before the light emission start time t1. Later. Similarly, the timing at which the luminance of the image display unit 6 returns from the third luminance to the first luminance may not be simultaneous with the light emission end timing of the light guide plate, and may be before or after the light emission end time t2.

  That is, in the display example of the image display unit 6 shown in FIG. 47, it is possible to display a relatively dark image and a relatively bright image, and relatively in the light emission period (time t3). The display of the dark image is changed to the display of the relatively bright image (change from the first luminance or second luminance image display to the third luminance image display).

  48 and 49 are diagrams illustrating display examples of the image display unit during the light emission period of the light guide plate.

  FIG. 48A shows a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 increases from the second luminance to the first luminance at time t3, and is shown in FIGS. 47A to 47C. The example of a display in the light emission period in a luminance change pattern is shown. On the other hand, FIG. 48B shows a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 increases from the first luminance to the third luminance at time t3, and FIGS. 47D to 47F. The example of a display in the light emission period in the shown brightness | luminance change pattern is shown. In the display example of FIG. 48A, as in the case of the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 38, when the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light, the image display unit 6 has a relatively dark second luminance. Therefore, the visibility of the emitted light guide plate pattern 200 can be improved. In the display example of FIG. 48B, as in the case of the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 41, when the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light, the image display unit 6 has a relatively bright third luminance. Since there is a period during which an image is displayed, the entire performance can be made bright and conspicuous. Also, in both display examples of FIGS. 48A and 48B, the appearance changes due to the increase in the luminance of the image display unit 6 during the light emission period of the light guide plate. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that some kind of development or the like may be performed.

  FIG. 49 is a display example of the image display unit 6 in which the luminance of the image display unit 6 increases from the second luminance to the third luminance at time t3, and during the light emission period in the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. A display example is shown. In the display example of FIG. 49, when the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light, a period during which an image is displayed on the image display unit 6 with a relatively dark second brightness, and a relatively bright third brightness. There is a period during which an image is displayed on the image display unit 6. Therefore, it is possible to obtain both effects of improving the visibility of the emitted light guide plate pattern 200 and brightening and conspicuous the entire effect. Further, as shown in the display example of FIG. 49, when the luminance is increased from the second luminance that is darker than the normal first luminance to the third luminance that is brighter than the normal first luminance, the pattern 200 in which the back of the light guide plate emits light darkly. Since the appearance changes greatly from a state where it is easy to visually recognize to a state where the entire production is bright and conspicuous, it can give the player an unexpected feeling and have a strong sense of expectation that some kind of developmental production may be performed. You can make it.

  In the above description, an effect image (video) whose luminance is not intentionally changed is used, and the image acoustic control unit 500 changes the luminance of the image display unit 6 itself, or displays a low luminance or high luminance image. The example of changing the luminance by superimposing has been described, but the brightness (luminance) was changed in advance according to the luminance change pattern of the image display unit shown in FIGS. 38, 41, 44, and 47. When an effect image (video) is prepared and accompanied by the light emission effect of the light guide plate, the brightness of the image displayed on the image display unit 6 according to the light emission period is used by using the effect image whose brightness is changed in advance. May be changed. Alternatively, by switching and displaying images having different brightness (luminance) in accordance with the luminance change patterns of the image display unit shown in FIGS. 38, 41, 44, and 47, image display is performed in accordance with the light emission period. The brightness of the image displayed on the unit 6 may be changed.

  Further, the luminance control of the image display unit 6 may be performed based on a pattern obtained by arbitrarily combining the luminance change patterns shown in FIGS. 38, 41, 44, and 47. For example, the image display unit shown in FIGS. 44 and 47 is performed at least once in one light emission period, and the luminance is increased from relatively bright luminance to relatively dark luminance in one light emission period. After the change, the luminance may be changed from a relatively dark luminance to a relatively bright luminance. Alternatively, the luminance may be changed from a relatively bright luminance to a relatively dark luminance after the luminance is changed from a relatively dark luminance to a relatively bright luminance within one light emission period. .

  Further, when a plurality of light emission effects can be executed during one notification effect or one big hit game effect, the respective light emission effects are shown in FIGS. 38, 41, 44, and 47. The luminance of the image display unit 6 may be changed based on any one of the luminance change patterns, and the luminance change patterns shown in FIGS. 38, 41, 44, and 47 are arbitrarily combined in each light emission effect. The luminance of the image display unit 6 may be changed based on the pattern.

  37 to 49, the example in which the luminance of the main image display unit 6 is changed at the time of execution of the light emission effect has been described. However, the sub image display unit 63a and the main image display unit 6 or alone are used. The luminance of 63b may be changed. When the luminance of the sub-image display units 63a and 63b is changed, the luminance change pattern shown in FIG. 38, FIG. 41, FIG. 44, or FIG. 47 or shown in FIG. 38, FIG. 41, FIG. The luminance of the image display unit 6 may be changed based on a pattern obtained by arbitrarily combining any of the luminance change patterns. By changing the luminance of the sub image display units 63a and 63b at the time of execution of the light emission effect, the same effect as when changing the luminance of the main image display unit 6 can be obtained.

[Light emission period of light guide plate and operation period of movable accessory]
Hereinafter, the operation period of the movable accessory that can be set with respect to the light emission period of the light guide plate will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 57.

  FIG. 50 is a time chart showing the light emission period of the light guide plate and the operation period of the movable accessory in association with each other.

  In the example of FIG. 50A, the movable combination starts operating at the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and the movable combination stops operating at the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. And the operation period of the movable accessory substantially coincide with each other. When the light emission period of the light guide plate and the movable agent operation period substantially coincide with each other and the light emission effect of the light guide plate and the effect using the movable agent are performed simultaneously as illustrated in FIG. You can attract the attention of the player by making the whole stand out. However, the light emission period of the light guide plate and the operation period of the movable accessory may not coincide with each other. For example, as shown in FIG. 50 (b) or (c), the operation of the movable accessory starts before or after the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and the movable accessory operates at the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. You may stop. As shown in FIGS. 50B and 50C, when the timing of the start of the light emission period of the light guide plate and the start of the operation of the movable accessory is shifted, either the light emission of the light guide plate or the operation of the movable accessory Is executed, both the light emission of the light guide plate and the operation of the movable accessory are executed. That is, the content of the effect develops from an effect in which one of the light emission of the light guide plate and the operation of the movable accessory is executed to an effect in which both the light emission of the light guide plate and the operation of the movable accessory are executed. Can give an unexpected feeling to a person. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 50 (d) or (e), the operation of the movable accessory starts at the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate, and the movable accessory operates before or after the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate. You may stop. As shown in FIGS. 50D and 50E, when the timing of the end of the light emission period of the light guide plate and the end of the operation of the movable accessory are shifted, both the light emission of the light guide plate and the operation of the movable accessory are executed. Since either one of the light emission of the light guide plate and the operation of the movable accessory is continuously executed after the game is performed, the effect that is continuously executed (the light emission of the light guide plate or the effect using the movable accessory) is played. Can impress people.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 50 (f) to 50 (i), both the operation start and end of the movable accessory may be shifted from the light emission start time t <b> 1 and the light emission end time t <b> 2 of the light guide plate. As in the case of FIGS. 50B and 50C described above, when the timing of the start of the light emission period of the light guide plate and the start of the operation of the movable accessory are shifted, the light emission of the light guide plate and the operation of the movable accessory After either one is executed, both the light emission of the light guide plate and the operation of the movable accessory are executed, and it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling due to the development of the production contents. Similarly to the cases of FIGS. 50D and 50E, when the timing between the end of the light emission period of the light guide plate and the end of the operation of the movable accessory is shifted, the light emission of the light guide plate and the operation of the movable accessory are changed. After both are executed, either the light emission of the light guide plate or the operation of the movable accessory is continuously executed, so either the light emission effect of the light guide plate or the effect using the movable accessory is given to the player. You can make an impression. In particular, as shown in FIG. 50 (g), when the light emission period of the light guide plate is included in the operation period of the movable accessory, the movable accessory operates over the light emission period of the light guide plate and before and after the light emission period. Due to the difference between the light emission period of the light guide plate and the operation period of the movable accessory, the operation of the movable accessory can be strongly impressed by the player. On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 50 (i), when the operation period of the movable accessory is included in the light emission period of the light guide plate, the light guide plate emits light during the operation period of the movable accessory and before and after. Therefore, the player can make a strong impression of the light emission effect of the light guide plate due to the difference between the light emission period of the light guide plate and the operation period of the movable accessory.

  Further, depending on the operation mode of the movable accessory, it may take a certain amount of time from the start of the operation of the movable accessory until the movable accessory completes a predetermined movement or operation. For example, in the case of the first movable combination 65a and 65b described above, a certain time is required to slide the first movable combination 6a and 65b to a position covering the image display unit 6 after starting the operation. The time from the start of movement of the movable combination to the completion of the movement becomes longer as the movement of the movable combination becomes more complicated. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 50B, 50F, and 50G, the operation of the movable accessory is started only for the time required from the start of the operation of the movable accessory to the completion of the operation from the light emission start time t1 of the light guide plate. By performing before, the movement completion timing of the movable combination (in other words, the timing when the movable combination becomes the complete shape) and the light emission timing of the light guide plate are matched, and the presentation with a good rhythm and appearance is performed. can do. Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 50D, 50 </ b> F, and 50 </ b> H, the time required for the operation of the movable combination to be completed from the start of operation of the movable combination to the completion of the operation from the light emission end time t <b> 2 of the light guide plate. By performing the operation only before, the operation completion timing of the movable accessory (in other words, the timing when the movable accessory becomes non-operating state) and the light emission end timing of the light guide plate are made to coincide with each other, and the rhythm feeling is good and the appearance is clean. Production can be performed.

  Note that the combination pattern of the light emission period of the light guide plate and the operation period of the movable accessory shown in FIG. 50 may be determined in advance for each effect pattern of the notification effect to be executed, or determined each time by lottery or the like. Also good. When the operation period of the movable accessory with respect to the light emission period of the light guide plate is selected by lottery, etc., even when the notification effect of the same effect pattern is performed, the variation of the notification effect increases due to the change of the operation period of the movable accessory , Can give an unexpected feeling without getting bored of the player.

  Here, the relationship between the light emission period of the light guide plate and the operation period of the second movable accessory 66 described with reference to FIG. 50 will be described by taking the effect using the second movable accessory 66 as an example, but prior to this description, Now, the operation of the second movable accessory 66 will be described.

  FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining an example of an effect using the second movable accessory 66. In FIG. 51, an example of an effect in which the second movable accessory 66 is operated during the SP reach effect will be described. However, the second movable accessory 66 is not limited to the SP reach effect, but is also operated during other effects. Also good.

  First, FIG. 51 (1) shows a state in which the SP reach effect has started, and before the second movable accessory 66 operates. When the operation period of the second movable accessory 66 starts, the second movable accessory 66 starts moving downward from the initial position above the image display unit 6 as shown in FIG. The second movable accessory 66 moves to the substantially front side of the image display unit 6 and stops for a predetermined time in the state shown in FIG. 51 (3). When the operation period of the second movable accessory 66 ends, the second movable accessory 66 starts to move upward from the stop position (the position indicated by the two-dot chain line) as shown in FIG. Then, it returns to the initial position shown in FIG. In this way, there is a possibility of developing to a specific effect such as SPSP reach by the effect of lowering the second movable accessory 66 to the front side of the image display unit 6, and a high possibility of being a big hit. Can suggest.

  The effect of lowering the second movable accessory 66 can be executed with the light emission effect of the light guide plate. By accompanying the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate, there is a possibility that it will not only make the notification effect stand out and pay attention to the player, but also develop a specific effect as compared to the effect of lowering the second movable accessory 66 alone. It can be suggested that it is higher or more likely to be a big hit. When the second movable combination is operated with the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate, the operation start timing or operation end timing of the second movable combination is as shown in FIGS. 52 to 57 below with respect to the light emission period of the light guide plate. By changing it, the variation of production can be increased and the interest can be improved.

  First, the variation of the operation start timing of the second movable accessory 66 with respect to the light emission start timing of the light guide plate will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 to 54.

  FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating an effect example when the operation of the second movable accessory 66 is started simultaneously with the start of light emission of the light guide plate, and the light guide plate in FIGS. 50 (a), 50 (d) and 50 (e). The example of the production before and after the light emission start time t1 is shown.

  FIG. 52 (1) shows a state in which the SP reach effect has been started, and before the light emission of the light guide plate and before the operation of the second movable accessory 66 starts. When the light emission period of the light guide plate and the operation period of the second movable accessory start at time t1, as shown in FIG. 52 (2), the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light and the second movable accessory 66 is in the initial position. Start moving downward from Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 52 (3), when the lowering operation of the second movable accessory 66 is completed, the second movable accessory 66 stops on the front side of the image display unit 6, and the light guide plate further on the front side. The pattern 200 overlaps to emit light.

  FIG. 53 is a diagram showing an example of effects when the operation of the second movable accessory 66 is started after the light emission of the light guide plate is started, and the light guide plate in FIGS. 50 (c), (h) and (i) The example of the production before and after the light emission start time t1 is shown.

  FIG. 53 (1) shows a state in which the SP reach effect has started, and before the light emission of the light guide plate and before the operation of the second movable accessory 66 starts. When the light emission start period of the light guide plate starts at time t1, the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light as shown in FIG. 53 (2). Subsequently, when the operation start period of the second movable accessory 66 starts, as shown in FIG. 53 (3), the second movable accessory 66 starts to move downward from the initial position. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 53 (4), when the lowering operation of the second movable accessory 66 is completed, the second movable accessory 66 stops on the front side of the image display unit 6, and the light guide plate further on the front side. The pattern 200 overlaps to emit light.

  In the example of FIG. 53, after the light emitting effect of the light guide plate is performed without the operation of the second movable accessory 66, the second movable accessory 66 starts operating after a predetermined time delay from the light emission of the light guide plate. To do. When the operation of the second movable accessory is controlled in this way, the game has an impression that the production contents have evolved from the light emission effect of the light guide plate to the effect of performing the light emission of the light guide plate and the operation of the second movable accessory 66. Can give the player a sense of expectation. 53, since the player's attention can be drawn in advance by the light emission effect of the light guide plate, the player can be focused on the effect using the second movable accessory 66. It is possible to improve the effect of production using the two movable accessories 66.

  In the example of production shown in FIG. 53, the time from the start of light emission of the light guide plate to the start of the operation of the second movable accessory 66 is increased to some extent (for example, several seconds), and the second movable is performed by executing the light emission effect of the light guide plate. It may be suggested that an effect using the accessory 66 is performed. Alternatively, the light emission color or light emission pattern of the light guide plate may indicate the possibility that an effect using the second movable accessory 66 is performed after execution of the light emission effect of the light guide plate.

  FIG. 54 is a diagram showing an example of the production in the case where the operation of the second movable accessory 66 is started before the light emission of the light guide plate, and the guidance in FIGS. 50 (b), (f) and (g). Examples of effects before and after the light emission start time t1 of the optical plate are shown.

  FIG. 54 (1) shows a state in which the SP reach effect has started, and before the light emission of the light guide plate and before the operation of the second movable accessory 66 starts. When the operation start period of the second movable accessory 66 starts, as shown in FIG. 54 (2), the second movable accessory 66 starts to move downward from the initial position. When the lowering operation of the second movable accessory 66 is completed, the second movable accessory 66 stops substantially at the front side near the center of the image display unit 6 as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the light emission start period of the light guide plate starts at time t1, the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light as shown in FIG. 54 (4). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 54 (4), the light guide plate pattern 200 is overlapped on the front side of the second movable accessory 66 stopped on the front side of the image display unit 6 to emit light.

  In the effect example of FIG. 54, the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light after the lowering operation of the second movable accessory 66 is completed without accompanying the light emission effect of the light guide plate. Controlling the operation of the second movable accessory in this way gives the player the impression that the effect using the second movable accessory 66 is accompanied by the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate, so that Can increase the expectation of the person. In the example of FIG. 54, the light guide plate pattern 200 after the completion of the lowering movement of the second movable accessory is caused to emit light, but before the completion of the lowering movement of the second movable accessory 66, the light guide plate pattern 200 is emitted. May be set so that the second movable accessory 66 starts operating.

  Further, in the effect example of FIG. 54, the reliability of the notification effect may be suggested by the presence or absence of the light emission effect of the light guide plate executed after the operation of the second movable accessory 66 is completed. That is, by performing the light emission effect of the light guide plate after the operation of the second movable accessory 66 is completed, the content of the effect is developed compared to the case where the light emission effect of the light guide plate is not executed after the operation of the second movable accessory 66 is completed. It may be suggested that there is a high possibility that the result or the result of the special symbol lottery will be a big hit.

  It should be noted that a certain operation time is required from when the second movable accessory 66 starts to descend until the descending operation is completed. 54, if the operation start time of the second movable accessory 66 is set before the light emission start time of the light guide plate by the operation time of the second movable accessory 66 in the effect example of FIG. Completion of the descending operation of the object 6 and the start of light emission of the light guide plate can be matched, and the effect using the second movable accessory 66 and the light emission effect of the light guide plate can be performed with good timing.

  Next, variations in the operation end timing of the second movable accessory 66 with respect to the light emission end timing of the light guide plate will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an effect example when the return operation of the second movable accessory 66 is started simultaneously with the end of the light emission of the light guide plate, and the guide in FIGS. 50 (a), (b) and (c) is shown. An example of the effect before and after the light emission end time t2 of the optical plate is shown.

  FIG. 55 (1) shows a state in which the second movable accessory 66 stops at the lowered position and the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light during execution of the SP reach effect. When the light emission period of the light guide plate and the operation period of the second movable accessory end at time t2, as shown in FIG. 55 (2), the light guide plate pattern 200 is turned off and the second movable accessory 66 is lowered. The movement starts upward from the position indicated by the two-dot chain line. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 55 (3), the return operation of the second movable accessory 66 is completed.

  FIG. 56 is a diagram showing an example of an effect in the case where the return operation of the second movable accessory 66 is started after the light emission of the light guide plate is completed, and the guidance in FIGS. 50 (e), (g) and (i) is shown. An example of the effect before and after the light emission end time t2 of the optical plate is shown.

  FIG. 56 (1) shows a state in which the second movable accessory 66 stops at the lowered position and the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light during execution of the SP reach effect. When the light emission period of the light guide plate ends at time t2, the light guide plate pattern 200 is turned off as shown in FIG. 56 (2). Subsequently, when the operation period of the second movable accessory 66 ends, as shown in FIG. 56 (3), the second movable accessory 66 moves upward from the lowered position (the position indicated by the two-dot chain line). After that, as shown in FIG. 56 (4), the return operation of the second movable accessory 66 is completed.

  In the effect example of FIG. 56, when the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate is completed, the second movable accessory 66 is stopped at the lowered position on the front side of the image display unit 6, so (2) The movable accessory 66 starts returning from the lowered position to the initial position. Therefore, after the light emission period of the light guide plate is completed, the player can be watched by the second movable accessory 66, and the player can be strongly impressed with the effect using the second movable accessory 66.

  FIG. 57 is a diagram showing an example of the effect in the case where the return operation of the second movable accessory 66 is started before the end of light emission of the light guide plate, and in FIGS. 50 (d), (f) and (h) Examples of effects before and after the light emission end time t2 of the light guide plate are shown.

  FIG. 57 (1) shows a state in which the second movable accessory 66 stops at the lowered position and the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light during execution of the SP reach effect. When the operation period of the second movable accessory 66 ends, as shown in FIG. 57 (2), the second movable accessory 66 starts to move upward from the lowered position (the position indicated by the two-dot chain line) Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 57 (3), the return operation of the second movable accessory 66 is completed. Subsequently, when the light emission period of the light guide plate ends at time t2, as shown in FIG. 57 (4), the light guide plate pattern 200 is turned off.

  In the effect example of FIG. 57, since the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light when the second movable combination 66 returns to the initial position, the image display unit 6 performs the operation after the second movable combination 66 returns. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the directed performance. Moreover, since the light emission effect of the light guide plate is performed when the operation of the second movable accessory 66 is completed, the player can strongly impress the player with the light emission effect of the light guide plate.

  A certain operation time is required until the return operation is completed after the second movable accessory 66 starts to rise. Therefore, in the effect example of FIG. 57, if the operation end time of the second movable accessory 66 is set before the light emission end time of the light guide plate by the operation time of the second movable accessory 66, the second movable accessory 66 The completion of the return operation of the object 6 and the end of light emission of the light guide plate can be matched, and the effect using the second movable accessory 66 and the light emission effect of the light guide plate can be performed with good timing.

  52 to 57, the example in which the pattern 200 provided on the light guide plate is continuously lit in a single color has been described. However, the type of pattern to be emitted, the emission color, and the emission mode are not particularly limited. One or more arbitrary patterns provided on the light guide plate can be caused to emit light according to any one of the light emission modes described with reference to FIGS. In this case, the light emission color or the light emission pattern may be changed within the light emission period of the light guide plate.

  In the time chart shown in FIG. 50, the operation period of the movable accessory relative to the light emission period of the light guide plate has been described. However, the operation period of the illustrated movable accessory is represented by the panel lamp 7, the frame lamp 36, and the accessory lamp 8a. And the light emission period of other lamps such as 8b. In other words, the light emission period of the light guide plate and the light emission period of the other lamp may be substantially matched, and either one of the light emission start and light emission end of the other lamp is shifted to either before or after the light emission period of the light guide plate. May be. By appropriately controlling the light emission period of the other lamps relative to the light emission period of the light guide plate, the pattern of the light guide plate can be easily seen, and the entire effect can be observed by both the light emission of the light guide plate and the light emission of the other lamps. It is possible to stand up or obtain a visual effect with a sense of unity by combining light emission of the light guide plate and light emission of other lamps.

  In the time chart shown in FIG. 50, the operation period of the movable accessory relative to the light emission period of the light guide plate is described. However, the operation period of the movable accessory shown in the figure is applied to the output period of the sound output from the speaker 35. May be. That is, when a predetermined sound (music, sound effect, character voice, etc.) is output during the light emission period of the light guide plate, the light emission period of the light guide plate and the output period of the predetermined sound may be substantially the same. Any one of the sound output start and output end may be shifted to either before or after the light emission period of the light guide plate. Depending on the presence or absence of a predetermined sound output during the light emission period of the light guide plate and the length of the output period, it may indicate a high possibility that a specific performance will be executed, or a high probability that it will be a big hit When the predetermined sound output period relative to the light emission period of the light guide plate is controlled in the same manner as in the example of FIG. 50, the light guide plate emits light during the period in which the light guide plate emits light without the predetermined sound output. The period in which the predetermined sound is output without the light emission of the light guide plate and the period in which the predetermined sound is output can be combined.

  In FIGS. 52 to 57, the effect of combining the second movable accessory 66 and the light emission effect of the light guide plate is executed during the SP reach effect, so that the big hit expectation degree is higher and the big hit expectation degree is higher. An example has been described that suggests that there is a high possibility of developing into a production such as a high SPSP reach production. However, the effects shown in FIGS. 52 to 57 that combine the second movable accessory 66 and the light-emitting effects of the light guide plate may be combined with other effects. For example, the effect that combines the second movable accessory 66 and the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate may be executed with temporary stop and / or re-change of the decorative symbol in the pseudo continuous effect, or a plurality of notification effects It may be executed as a pre-reading continuous notice effect in which a plurality of notices are straddled across, or may be executed upon reaching a reach, starting an SP reach, starting an SPSP reach, or an operation of the operating means by a player It may be executed as an operation opportunity effect that is executed with an input as an opportunity, or may be executed as a determined effect before notifying the result of the special symbol lottery, or in a mode of notifying that the special symbol lottery has been won After temporarily stopping the decorative symbol, the decorative symbol may be re-varied and executed as an effect (so-called re-lottery effect) for stopping the decorative symbol in a manner of notifying the winning jackpot type (symbol). Further, the combination of the second movable accessory 66 and the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate is a combination of a big hit type (number of round games (number of rounds) at the start of the big hit game (special game) and a game state controlled after the big hit Etc.), an effect of notifying the jackpot type with the progress of the round game (so-called promotion effect) and a V region passing effect that is executed when the game ball has passed the V region. May be executed as

[Characteristic example]
Hereinafter, specific examples of effects that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 58 to 73. In the subsequent drawings, a downward arrow shown in the image display unit 6 indicates that the decorative design is changing. In addition, the circle shown at the lower left of the image display unit 6 is a reserved image indicating that reserved data exists, and the reserved image with hatching is displayed in a different form from the normal, and the normal reserved This suggests that there is a high probability of being a big hit compared to the pending data represented by images. Further, in the subsequent drawings, for the sake of simplification, the description of the luminance change of the image display unit during the light emission period of the light guide plate is omitted.

<Example A: Pre-reading continuous notice effect>
58 and 59 are diagrams showing an example of an effect using a light guide plate, and showing an example of a pre-reading continuous notice effect executed based on the preliminary determination result of reserved data. In the description of FIGS. 58 and 59, it is determined that the pre-reading continuous notice effect is executed based on the hold data added during the special symbol change of the Nth change, and the pre-reading continuous notice effect is shown with (N + 1) fluctuation and (N + 2) fluctuation. An example in which the effect of causing the light guide plate pattern 200 to emit light is executed and the hold data determined to execute the pre-reading continuous notice effect is digested in the (N + 3) fluctuation and the notification effect is executed will be described. 58 and 59, for the sake of convenience of explanation, an example is shown in which no further hold data is added after the hold data is added during the N fluctuation. Pending data is added up to the upper limit.

  First, FIG. 58 (1) shows that the variation display of the special symbol of the Nth variation is being executed. In this state, when the game ball passes through the start port and the hold data is added, in this example, it is determined that the prefetch continuous notice effect is executed based on the predetermination (prefetch) of the hold data. In addition, as shown in FIG. 58 (2), the reserved image corresponding to the added reserved data is additionally displayed on the image display unit 6. In the example of FIG. 58 (2), the hold image corresponding to the added hold data is displayed in a display mode (for example, red) different from the normal, and the possibility that the special symbol lottery result will be a big hit is relatively high. Suggests that. When it is determined that the pre-reading continuous notice effect is to be executed, it is not always necessary to execute the reserved image change notice effect that changes the display mode of the reserved image, and is independent of the pre-reading continuous notice effect using the light guide plate. Whether or not the reserved image change notice effect is performed may be determined by lottery or the like, or when the prefetch continuous notice effect using the light guide plate is executed, the reserved image change notice effect may not be executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 58 (3), when the variation display of the special symbol of the Nth variation is finished and the decoration symbol is completely stopped, one oldest reserved data is read out, and FIG. 58 (4) shows. As shown, the special symbol variation display starts based on the read pending data. As shown in FIG. 58 (4), one hold image corresponding to the read hold data is deleted from the image display unit 6, and the remaining hold images are moved up and displayed on the left side of the image display unit 6. The

  Next, as shown in FIG. 58 (5), a light emission effect is performed in which the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light for a predetermined time. More specifically, the image is displayed for a predetermined light guide plate emission period (for example, 1 second) after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 1 second has elapsed) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol of the (N + 1) th variation. When the lamp control unit 600 turns on the light guide plate lamp 55 based on an instruction from the acoustic control unit 500, the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light to form an image. Any of the light emission colors and light emission patterns of the light guide plate pattern 200 described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34 can be applied.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 58 (6), when the variation display of the special symbol of the Nth variation is finished and the decoration symbol is completely stopped, one oldest reserved data is read out, and FIG. As shown in the figure, the variation display of the (N + 2) variation special symbol starts based on the read pending data. As shown in FIG. 58 (7), one hold image corresponding to the read hold data is deleted from the image display unit 6, and the remaining hold images are moved up and displayed on the left side of the image display unit 6. The

  Next, as shown in FIG. 58 (8), a light emission effect for causing the light guide plate pattern 200 to emit light for a predetermined time is executed. More specifically, the image is displayed for a predetermined light guide plate light emission period (for example, 1 second) after a predetermined time has elapsed (for example, after 1 second has elapsed) from the start of the (N + 2) variation special symbol variation display. When the lamp control unit 600 turns on the light guide plate lamp 55 based on an instruction from the acoustic control unit 500, the light guide plate pattern 200 emits light to form an image. In the example of FIG. 58 (8), the light guide plate pattern 200 is caused to emit light in the same light emission mode at the (N + 1) th variation and the (N + 2) th variation. You can change it. For example, every time the pre-reading continuous notice effect is executed across a plurality of notification effects, for example, the light emission color of the light guide plate pattern 200 is changed in the order of blue, green, and red, or the light guide plate pattern 200 is changed. The light emission pattern may be changed, for example, such that the first lighting is continuous lighting, the second flashing is short cycle, and the third flashing is long cycle. In this way, by changing the light emission mode of the light guide plate every time the pre-reading continuous notice effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery will be a big hit, or a specific effect that has a relatively high expectation level for the big hit It can be suggested that there is a high possibility of development (for example, SPSP production).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 59 (1), when the variation display of the special symbol of the Nth variation is finished and the decoration symbol is completely stopped, it is determined that the oldest reserved data (in this example, the pre-reading continuous notice effect is executed). 1) is read out, and as shown in FIG. 59 (2), the change display of the special symbol of the (N + 3) th change starts based on the read hold data. At the start of the special symbol variable display, one reserved image corresponding to the read reserved data is deleted from the image display unit 6 and the remaining reserved images are displayed in advance. FIG. 59 (2) As shown in FIG. 6, when there is no reserved data other than the read reserved data, the reserved image is erased from the reserved image display area of the image display unit 6.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 59 (3), reach is established and the reach effect is started during the change display of the special symbol of the (N + 3) th change. Thereafter, the subsequent effects such as the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect are executed according to the selected variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the prefetch continuous notice effect is to be executed based on the prior determination (prefetching) of the third pending data added during the N variation, and the (N + 1) variation and the (N + 2) variation are determined. The example of executing the pre-reading continuous notice effect in the notification effect and executing the (N + 3) change notification effect related to the hold data determined to execute the pre-read continuous notice effect has been described. In this case, the light emission effect of the light guide plate may be executed in succession to the pre-reading continuous notice effect. In this case, it is preferable that the display mode of the hold image corresponding to the hold data determined to execute the prefetch continuous notice effect is not changed. As in the example shown in FIG. 58 and FIG. 59, when the light-emitting effect is not executed in the notification effect related to the hold data determined to execute the pre-reading continuous notice effect, the notification effect with the light-emitting effect is executed at least once. Later, since the notification effect without the light emission effect is executed, it is easy to determine whether the notification effect being executed is the notification effect related to the hold data determined to execute the pre-reading continuous notice effect. On the other hand, in the notification effect related to the hold data determined to execute the prefetch continuous notice effect, if the same light emission effect as the prefetch continuous notice effect is performed, it is determined that the prefetch continuous notice effect is executed in the presence or absence of the light effect. Since it is not possible to determine whether or not the notification effect related to the held data is performed, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation that the notification effect may be developed by executing the light emission effect. In the notification effect of the (N + 3) change, when the light emission effect of the light guide plate is executed continuously after the pre-reading continuous notice effect, the guide is introduced in each of the (N + 1) change, the (N + 2) change and the (N + 3) change. The light plate pattern 200 may be caused to emit light in the same light emission mode, or the light emission mode may be changed. For example, the light emission color of the light guide plate pattern 200 is changed, for example, in the order of blue, green, and red, or the light emission pattern of the light guide plate pattern 200 is, for example, continuously turned on for the first time and flashed for a short period of time. The third time may be changed like a long-period flashing.

<Example B: Pseudo continuous variation production>
60 and 61 are diagrams showing an example of an effect using a light guide plate, and a pseudo continuous variation effect that repeatedly executes temporary stop and re-variation of a decorative symbol a plurality of times during one special symbol variation display. It is a figure which shows an example. In the description of FIG. 60 and FIG. 61, an example will be described in which an effect pattern that executes three times of pseudo continuous variation is selected.

  First, FIG. 60 (1) shows a state in which the notification effect is started and the decorative symbols are variably displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 60 (2), after the decorative symbols “5” are aligned in the left and right decorative symbol display areas, and the reach is established, the center is reached as shown in FIG. 60 (3). The pseudo-continuous symbol with the character “NEXT” attached to the decorative symbol display area temporarily stops. This pseudo-continuous symbol is a special symbol for notifying the result of the special symbol lottery by temporarily stopping, but notifying that the decoration symbol is re-varied.

  Next, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses after the pseudo continuous symbol temporarily stops in the central decorative symbol display area, the light guide plate pattern 200 is blue as shown in FIG. The light is emitted to notify that the pseudo-ream is established, that is, that the re-variation is performed after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped. Thereafter, the light guide plate pattern 200 is turned off, and the decorative symbols are re-varied as shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 60 (6), after the decorative symbols “4” are aligned in the left and right decorative symbol display areas and temporarily stopped and reach is established, as shown in FIG. The pseudo continuous symbol temporarily stops in the decorative symbol display area. When a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses after the pseudo continuous symbol temporarily stops in the central decorative symbol display area, the light guide plate pattern 200 emits green light as shown in FIG. To notify that the pseudo-ream is established. Thereafter, the light guide plate pattern 200 is turned off, and the decorative symbols are re-varied as shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (2), after the decorative symbols “6” are aligned in the left and right decorative symbol display areas and temporarily stopped, the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 61 (3). The pseudo continuous symbol temporarily stops in the decorative symbol display area. When a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) elapses after the pseudo continuous symbol temporarily stops in the central decorative symbol display area, as shown in FIG. 61 (4), the light guide plate pattern 200 emits red light. To notify that the pseudo-ream is established. Thereafter, the light guide plate pattern 200 is turned off, and the decorative symbols are re-varied as shown in FIG. 61 (5).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 60 (6), after the “4” of the decorative symbols are aligned in the left and right decorative symbol display areas and the reach is established temporarily, the SP reach is determined according to the selected variation pattern. Subsequent effects such as effects and SPSP reach effects are executed.

  In the example of FIGS. 60 and 61, the light emission color of the light guide plate pattern 200 is changed in order of blue, green, and red each time the decorative design is temporarily stopped, and the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit with this light emission color. This suggests that the possibility is high. In this way, by changing the light emission color of the light guide plate pattern 200, the jackpot expectation suggested by the pseudo-continuous variation effect can be easily understood by the player, and the player's sense of expectation can be improved. it can.

  60 and 61, instead of changing the light emission color of the light guide plate pattern 200 every time the decorative design is temporarily stopped, the light emission pattern of the light guide plate pattern 200 is changed to change the light guide plate pattern 200. It may be suggested that the result of the special symbol lottery is likely to be a big hit with the light emission pattern. For example, the pattern 200 is continuously lit when the first decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (during the pseudo temporary stop), and the pattern 200 is blinked in a short cycle when the second decorative symbol is temporarily stopped. When the symbol is temporarily stopped, the pattern 200 may be flashed in a long cycle, and when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped for the fourth time, the pattern 200 may be caused to emit light so that continuous lighting and blinking are alternately repeated.

  60 and 61, instead of changing the light emission color of the light guide plate pattern 200, the light guide plate pattern itself to emit light may be switched. For example, the pattern 201 shown in FIG. 34A is emitted during the temporary stop of the first decorative design (during pseudo temporary stop), and the pattern 201 shown in FIG. 34B is used during the second temporary stop of the decorative design. When the pattern 202 is emitted, the patterns 201 and 202 shown in FIG. 34 (c) are simultaneously emitted when the third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, and when the fourth decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, the pattern shown in FIG. 34 (c) is displayed. You may make 201 and 202 light-emit alternately.

  In addition, in the pseudo continuous variation effect, the emission color and emission pattern of the pattern 200 to be emitted each time the decorative design is temporarily stopped may be the same. In the pseudo continuous variation effect, the number of times of pseudo continuous variation is determined according to the result of the special symbol lottery so that the degree of jackpot expectation increases as the number of pseudo continuous variations increases. Even if the color, the light emission pattern, and the light emission pattern are not changed, the big hit expectation can be suggested by the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations.

  FIG. 62 is a diagram illustrating an effect example using the light guide plate, and is a diagram illustrating a modification example of the pseudo continuous variation effect.

  In the example of FIGS. 60 and 61, the light guide plate pattern is caused to emit light after a lapse of a predetermined time from the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous symbol. It may be back and forth.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 62 (a), after the decorative symbols start to fluctuate, the decorative symbols “3” are aligned in the left and right decorative symbol display areas, temporarily stop, and reach is established. After 200 is emitted in blue, the pseudo continuous symbol may be temporarily stopped in the central decorative symbol display area. In the example of FIG. 62A, it can be suggested that the pseudo-continuous design is temporarily stopped and the pseudo continuous variation effect is executed by the light emission of the pattern 200 of the light guide plate.

  In addition, in the pseudo continuous variation effect, an effect (a so-called pseudo continuous effect) in which a pseudo-continuous design (or a specific decorative design) is slowed down near the stop position and appears as if temporarily stopped is combined. May be executed. In this case, an effect pattern in which pseudo continuous variation effect (temporary stop to pseudo re-variation) is executed without performing pseudo continuous effect, an effect pattern in which neither pseudo continuous effect or pseudo continuous effect is performed, pseudo continuous It is possible to execute an effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation effect is executed after the roaring effect is performed, and an effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous change effect is not executed after the pseudo continuous effect is performed. As in the example of production shown in FIG. 62, when executing the light emission effect of causing the light guide plate pattern 200 to emit light before the temporary stop of the pseudo continuous symbol (or the specific decorative symbol), the light emission effect is combined with the pseudo continuous effect. May be executed. In this case, the pseudo continuous effect and the light emitting effect may be performed simultaneously, or when the pseudo continuous effect with the light effect is executed rather than the pseudo continuous effect without the light effect. May be suggested, and when performing a pseudo-joint effect, it may be confirmed that the pseudo continuous variation effect is executed by executing the light emission effect. Alternatively, the light emission effect itself may be executed as a pseudo-joint effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 62, when performing a light emission effect of causing the light guide plate pattern 200 to emit light before temporarily stopping the pseudo-continuous design (or the specific decorative design), depending on the light emission color and the light emission pattern of the light guide plate pattern 200, You may suggest the high possibility that a pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation production is performed. Moreover, when the light emission effect of the light guide plate is executed, the pseudo continuous variation effect is not necessarily executed. More specifically, it may be possible to execute an effect of executing the pseudo continuous variation effect after executing the light emission effect of the light guide plate and an effect of not executing the pseudo continuous variation effect after executing the light emission effect of the light guide plate. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 62 (b), after the decorative symbols start to fluctuate, the decorative symbols “3” are aligned in the left and right decorative symbol display areas, temporarily stop, and reach is established. At the same time as 200 is caused to emit blue light, a pseudo-continuous symbol may be temporarily stopped in the central decorative symbol display area. In the effect example of FIG. 62 (b), the player can strongly impress the establishment of the pseudo continuous variation by the light emission of the light guide plate pattern 200, and the player's expectation for the notification effect performed after the pseudo re-variation is increased. be able to. In addition, as shown in FIG. 62 (b), when performing the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous pattern and the light emission of the light guide plate pattern 200 at the same time, the special symbol lottery is selected according to the light emission color and the light emission pattern of the light guide plate pattern 200. It is possible to suggest that the result is likely to be a big hit, or to develop a relatively high possibility of being a big hit such as SP reach or SPSP reach.

  In FIGS. 60 to 62, the execution of the pseudo continuous effect is notified by temporarily stopping the pseudo continuous symbol in the central decorative symbol display area while the reach is established, but temporary stop of other decorative symbols is performed. A pseudo continuous variation effect may be executed depending on the mode. For example, the execution of the pseudo continuous effect may be notified by temporarily stopping a specific decorative symbol instead of the pseudo continuous symbol, or the pseudo continuous symbol may be temporarily stopped when reach is not established. Execution of the performance may be notified, or a combination of specific decorative symbols (for example, “7” “5” “3”, “7” “7” “6”, etc.) is temporarily stopped and the pseudo-continuous performance. May be notified.

  Further, a display indicating the number of pseudo fluctuations may be displayed during execution of the pseudo continuous fluctuation effect. For example, after the decorative symbol change display is started and the first decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, when the decorative symbol is changed again, the second change start (pseudo change start) is indicated. A display such as “2” may be displayed on the image display unit 6. Similarly, a display such as “× 3” and “× 4” may be displayed on the image display unit 6 at the start of the third pseudo variation and the fourth pseudo variation, respectively. Such display of the number of pseudo fluctuations may be performed during the light emission period of the light guide plate, or may be performed before or after the light emission period of the light guide plate. When the display of the number of pseudo fluctuations is performed so as not to overlap with the light emission period of the light guide plate, the display of the number of pseudo fluctuations can be easily recognized.

  Further, the pseudo continuous variation effect illustrated in FIGS. 60 to 62 may be combined with an effect suggesting the pseudo continuous variation effect. For example, when the decoration design starts to change or starts to change again, the light guide plate emits light, suggesting the possibility of the pseudo-continuous effect and pseudo continuous variation effect being executed depending on the light emission color and light emission pattern of the light guide plate. Also good. For example, when the light guide plate emits light in the first light emission color (for example, white), it is suggested that there is a possibility that a pseudo continuous effect may be executed, and the light guide plate is in the second light emission color (for example, blue). ) Suggests that at least a pseudo-continuous effect is executed (at least one of a pseudo-continuous effect or a pseudo continuous variation effect is executed), and the light guide plate is displayed in the third emission color. When the light is emitted, it may be suggested that the pseudo continuous variation effect is executed. In addition, instead of the light emission color, the light emission pattern (lighting, short cycle flashing, long cycle flashing light) of the light guide plate may suggest the possibility that the pseudo continuous effect and the pseudo continuous variation effect are executed. .

<Example C: Effect using display image of light guide plate and / or image display unit>
63 to 65 are diagrams showing examples of effects using the light guide plate, and are diagrams showing details of the effects described in FIG.

  FIG. 63 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the light emission effect of the light guide plate is executed during the notification effect.

  First, FIG. 63 (1) shows a state in which reach is established by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol “6” in the left and right decorative symbol display areas. Next, the effect content of the notification effect develops, and the SP reach effect starts as shown in FIG. 63 (2). Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (3), the light guide plate pattern 203 emits light during the SP reach production, which suggests that there is a higher possibility of a big hit than the SP reach production being executed. It is suggested that there is a possibility of development. 63, during the light emission period of the light guide plate pattern 203, an image similar to the pattern 203 (see FIG. 35B) is not displayed on the image display unit 6. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 63 (4), the SP reach production 1 is developed from the SP reach production.

  FIG. 64 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which an image 206 similar to the light guide plate pattern 203 is displayed on the image display unit without the light emission effect of the light guide plate.

  First, FIG. 64 (1) shows a state in which reach is established by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol “6” in the left and right decorative symbol display areas. Next, the effect content of the notification effect is developed, and the SP reach effect is started as shown in FIG. 64 (2). Next, as shown in FIG. 64 (3), an image 206 is displayed on the image display unit 6, and an effect (here, SPSP reach) suggesting that there is a higher possibility of a big hit than the SP reach effect being executed. It is suggested that there is a possibility of development in production 2). The image 206 is similar to the light guide plate pattern 203 including the same “CHANCE” character string as the light guide plate pattern 203 and a plurality of rhombus images provided around the image 206 as described in FIG. It is an image. 64, the light guide plate pattern 203 does not emit light during the display period of the image 206. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 64 (4), the SP reach production 2 develops from the SP reach production. The SPSP reach effect 2 is an effect suggesting a big hit expectation degree different from the SPSP reach effect 1 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 65 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the light emission effect of the light guide plate and the effect of displaying an image similar to the light guide plate pattern 203 on the image display unit are combined during the notification effect.

  First, FIG. 65 (1) shows a state where reach is established by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol “6” in the left and right decorative symbol display areas. Next, the effect content of the notification effect develops, and the SP reach effect starts as shown in FIG. 65 (2). Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (3), the light guide plate pattern 203 emits light, and an image 206 similar to the pattern 203 is displayed on the image display unit 6 behind the light guide plate. By superimposing and displaying the light guide plate pattern 203 on the image 206, it is possible to develop an effect (here, SPSP reach effect 3) that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a big hit than the SP reach effect being executed. It is suggested that there is sex. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 65 (4), the SP reach production 3 is developed from the SP reach production. The SPSP reach effect 3 is an effect suggesting a big hit expectation that is different from both the SPSP reach effect 1 shown in FIG. 63 and the SPSP reach effect 3 shown in FIG. 64.

  63 to 65, the effect of displaying the image 206 similar to the pattern 203 on the image display unit 6 without the light emission of the light guide plate (FIG. 63) and the pattern 203 of the light guide plate are emitted. An effect of not displaying the image 206 similar to the pattern 203 on the display unit 6 (FIG. 64), and an effect of displaying the image 206 similar to the pattern 203 on the image display unit 6 behind the light emitting pattern 203 of the light guide plate ( 65) can be executed, and different contents can be suggested in each of these three patterns of effects. Therefore, by combining the light emission effect of the light guide plate and the display of the image 206, it is possible to increase the variation of the notification effect and execute an unexpected effect without getting the player bored. In particular, as shown in FIG. 65, when the light guide plate pattern 203 and a similar image 206 are displayed in an overlapping manner, the display contents ("CHANCE" characters and rhombus figures) are emphasized. You can make it stand out and attract the player's interest.

  In the above effect examples, it is suggested that different development effects (SPSP reach effects 1 to 3) are executed by executing the effects of FIGS. In this case, the jackpot expectation degree of the development effect suggested by the effect (FIG. 65) of displaying the image 206 similar to the pattern 203 on the image display unit 6 with the light emission effect of the light guide plate is used as the light emission effect or image of the light guide plate. It is preferable that 206 be higher than the expected degree of jackpot of the development effect suggested by the effect (FIG. 63 or 64) displayed on the image display unit 6. Thus, when the light emission effect of the light guide plate and the effect of displaying the image 206 similar to the pattern 203 are simultaneously performed, the notification effect is executed in a more conspicuous manner than when each of them is performed alone. In addition, it is easy for the player to understand that a notification effect with a high degree of big hit expectation is being executed, and the expectation given to the player is also increased.

  Note that the big hit expectation degree of the development effect suggested by the effect (FIG. 64) of displaying the image 206 similar to the pattern 203 on the image display unit 6 without causing the light guide plate to emit light causes the light guide plate pattern 203 to emit light. It may be higher than the jackpot expectation level of the development effect suggested by the effect (FIG. 63), may be the same, or may be lower. However, the development effect is different in that the expected degree of jackpot of the development effect suggested by the light emission effect (FIG. 63) and the expectation degree of jackpot of the development effect suggested by the effect (FIG. 64) for displaying the image 206 are different. This is preferable because the expected degree of jackpot can be suggested in stages.

  When the effect described with reference to FIG. 65 is executed, the timing at which the image 206 is displayed on the image display unit 6 may be shifted before and after the light emission start time of the light guide plate, not at the same time as the light emission start time of the light guide plate. When the light guide plate is caused to emit light after a lapse of a predetermined time since the image 206 is displayed on the image display unit 6, an effect (FIG. 64) is displayed in which a chance image is displayed without light emission of the light guide plate. Since the effect (FIG. 65) in which the optical plate pattern 203 is displayed on the chance image is executed, the SPSP reach effect is initially shown as if the effect suggests the development to the SPSP reach effect 2. Since it develops to a production suggesting the development to 3, it can give the player an unexpected feeling. Similarly, when the image 206 is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the light guide plate pattern 203 is caused to emit light, an effect (FIG. 63) is performed in which the light guide plate pattern 203 emits light without the image 206 being displayed. Since the effect (FIG. 65) in which the image 206 is displayed superimposed on the back of the light guide plate pattern 203 is executed, it initially appears as if it is an effect suggesting the development to the SPSP reach effect 1. The player develops an effect that suggests the development of the SPSP reach production 3, which can give the player an unexpected feeling.

  In addition, in the effect examples in FIGS. 63 to 65, development effects having different jackpot expectations are executed according to the combination of the light emission effect of the light guide plate pattern 203 and the effect of displaying the image 206 similar to the pattern 203. However, instead of suggesting a different development effect, the jackpot expectation degree may be directly suggested depending on which of the effects of FIGS. 63 to 65 is performed, or there is a possibility that some development effect is performed. You may suggest the height.

  In FIGS. 63 to 65, the effect of combining the light emission effect of the light guide plate pattern 203 and the display of the image 206 is executed during the SP reach effect, so that the types of the SPSP reach effect executed as the development effect are shown. A suggested example was explained. However, the effects shown in FIGS. 63 to 65 that combine the light emission of the light guide plate and the display image of the image display unit 6 may be combined with other effects. For example, the combination of the light emission of the light guide plate and the display image of the image display unit 6 as shown in FIGS. 63 to 65 is executed with temporary stop and / or re-variation of the decorative symbol in the pseudo continuous variation effect. Alternatively, it may be executed as a pre-reading continuous notice effect in which a plurality of notices are made over a plurality of notification effects, or may be executed in accordance with reach establishment, SP reach start, or SPSP reach start. It may be executed as an operation trigger effect that is triggered by an operation input of the operation means by the player, or may be executed as a determined effect before notification of the result of the special symbol lottery, or a special symbol After temporarily stopping the decorative symbol in a manner informing that the lottery has been won, the decoration symbol is re-variable, and the effect of stopping the decorative symbol in a manner in which the winning jackpot type (symbol) is notified (so-called re-lottery) It may be executed as out). Further, the combination of the light emission of the light guide plate and the display image of the image display unit 6 as shown in FIGS. 63 to 65 is based on the big hit type (number of round games (number of rounds) at the start of the big hit game (special game). ), Gaming state controlled after the big hit, etc.), an effect (so-called promotion effect) in which the big hit type is produced with the progress of the round game, or that the game ball has passed the V region It may be executed as a V region passing effect that is executed as a trigger. When combined with these effects, when both the light emission effect of the light guide plate pattern 203 and the effect of displaying the image 206 are executed, either the light emission effect of the light guide plate pattern 203 or the effect of displaying the image 206 is performed. It is preferable to suggest a more advantageous result for the player than when it is performed alone.

<Example D: Production using a light guide plate and / or a movable accessory>
66 to 68 are diagrams showing examples of effects using the light guide plate, and are diagrams showing details of the effects described in FIG. In particular, in FIGS. 66 to 68, when one or both of the effect of operating the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the effect of causing the light guide plate pattern 205 to emit light are triggered by the pressing operation of the effect button, An example of an effect (so-called “decision effect”) for notifying the result of the symbol lottery will be described.

  FIG. 66 is a diagram showing an example of a decision effect in which the result of the special symbol lottery is notified after the first movable actors 65a and 65b are actuated by pressing the effect button.

  First, FIG. 66 (1) shows a state in which the effect button operation is valid during the SPSP reach effect. The image display unit 6 displays a display prompting the operation of the effect button, and a gauge indicating the operation button effective period. When the effect button is pressed in this state or when the operation valid period expires, as shown in FIG. 66 (2), the first movable combination 65a and 65b slide from both sides of the image display unit 6 to the center side. 66. As shown in FIG. 66 (3), the first movable combination 65a and 65b move to a position where the first movable combination 65a and 65b covers substantially the entire surface of the image display unit 6 to be closed, and the first movable combination 65a and 65b is closed. Is completed. In this state, an effect using the first movable accessories 65a and 65b is performed by causing the accessory lamp 204 to emit light. Here, although the case where the predetermined operation (pressing operation) of the effect button is not detected, the example in which the first movable actors 65a and 65b are operated to the closed state triggered by the expiration of the operation valid period has been described. When the operation of the effect button is not detected, the result of the special symbol lottery may be notified without operating the first movable combination 65a and 65b after the effective operation period of the effect button expires. However, as shown in the example of FIG. 66, when the operation trigger effect is performed as the determined effect for informing the result of the special symbol lottery, the first movable combination at the expiration of the operation effective period so that the determined effect is always executed. It is preferable to operate the objects 65a and 65b.

  When the operation period of the first movable combination 65a and 65b ends, as shown in FIG. 66 (4), the first movable combination 65a and 65b starts to return from the closed state to the open state. At this time, the image display unit 6 displays an image in a state where the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a manner of notifying the result of the special symbol lottery. Thereafter, when the first movable combination 65a and 65b return to the open state, as shown in FIG. 66 (5), the image display unit 6 displays three decorative symbols in a temporarily stopped state, and the special symbols are displayed. You will be notified that you have won the lottery. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 66 (6), the decorative symbol is completely stopped, and the big hit at “2” of the decorative symbol is determined.

  FIG. 67 is a diagram illustrating an example of a decision effect in which the result of the special symbol lottery is notified after the light emission effect of the light guide plate is executed in response to the pressing operation of the effect button.

  First, FIG. 67 (1) shows a state in which the effect button operation is valid during the SPSP reach effect. The image display unit 6 displays a display prompting the operation of the effect button, and a gauge indicating the operation button effective period. When the effect button is pressed in this state or when the operation valid period expires, as shown in FIG. 67 (2), a light emission effect for causing the light guide plate pattern 205 to emit light is executed. In addition, although the example which performs the light emission effect of the light guide plate when the operation valid period has expired has been described here even when the predetermined operation (pressing operation) of the effect button is not detected, the operation of the effect button is detected. If not, the result of the special symbol lottery may be notified without performing the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate after the effective period of operation of the effect button has expired. However, as shown in the example of FIG. 67, when the operation trigger effect is performed as the determined effect for informing the result of the special symbol lottery, the light guide plate emits light at the expiration of the operation effective period so that the determined effect is always executed. It is preferable to produce an effect.

  When the light emission period of the light guide plate ends, the light guide plate is turned off, and as shown in FIG. 67 (3), the image display unit 6 is displayed in a state where the decorative symbols are uneven and temporarily stopped, and then completely stopped. For example, it is notified that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost.

  FIG. 68 is a diagram showing an example of a decision effect in which the result of the special symbol lottery is notified after the first movable combination 65a and 65b are operated and the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate is executed when the effect button is pressed. is there.

  First, FIG. 68 (1) shows a state in which the effect button operation is valid during the SPSP reach effect. The image display unit 6 displays a display prompting the operation of the effect button, and a gauge indicating the operation button effective period. When the effect button is pressed in this state or the operation valid period expires, as shown in FIG. 68 (2), the first movable combination 65a and 65b slides from both sides of the image display unit 6 to the center side. To start. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 68 (3), the first movable combination 65a and 65b are moved to a position covering substantially the entire surface of the image display unit 6 to be closed, and the first movable combination 65a and 65b is closed. Complete. In this state, an effect using the first movable accessories 65a and 65b is performed by causing the accessory lamp 204 to emit light. Moreover, the light emission effect which makes the pattern 205 of a light-guide plate light-emit is performed in the front side of the 1st movable combination 65a and 65b which became the closed state. In this manner, by causing the light guide plate pattern 205 to emit light along with the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b, an effect of operating the first movable combination 65a and 65b without the light emission effect of the light guide plate is performed. There is a high possibility that the result of the special symbol lottery will be a big hit compared to the case (FIG. 66) and the case where the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate is performed without the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b (FIG. 67). Can suggest that. In the example of FIG. 68, since the pattern 205 similar to the design provided on the first movable combination 65a and 65b is used as the light guide plate pattern 205, the first movable combination 65a and 65b is used. Even if the light guide plate pattern 205 is overlapped on the front side of the light, and there is a sense of unity, there is no sense of incongruity, and both the design of the first movable accessory 65a and 65b and the light guide plate pattern 205 can stand out. .

  When the operation period of the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the light emission period of the light guide plate are finished, as shown in FIG. 68 (4), the first movable combination 65a and 65b starts to return from the closed state to the open state. . At this time, the image display unit 6 displays an image in a state where the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a manner of notifying the result of the special symbol lottery. Thereafter, when the first movable combination 65a and 65b return to the open state, as shown in FIG. 68 (5), after the three decorative symbols are displayed on the image display unit 6 in a temporarily stopped state, As shown in FIG. 68 (6), it is notified that the decorative symbol has been stopped and the special symbol lottery has been won.

  In the production examples of FIGS. 66 to 68, the first movable combination 65a and 65b is operated without the light emission effect of the light guide plate, and the light guide plate is operated without the first movable combination 65a and 65b. It is possible to perform three patterns of production, that is, the production of causing the pattern 205 to emit light and the production of causing the pattern 205 of the light guide plate to emit light on the front side where the first movable actors 65a and 65b are closed. Different contents can be suggested for each production. Therefore, the combination of the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the light emission effect of the light guide plate increases the variation of the notification effect, and can execute an unexpected effect without getting the player bored.

  In addition, although the example which performs the light emission effect of the light guide plate while operating the first movable combination 65a and 65b to the closed state triggered by detecting the predetermined operation (pressing operation) of the effect button is described here. When the operation of the effect button is not detected, the special design is performed without executing both the operation of the first movable actors 65a and 65b and the light emission effect of the light guide plate after the effective period of operation of the effect button expires. You may alert | report the result of a lottery.

  As a modification, when it is determined that both the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the light emission effect of the light guide plate are to be executed, a predetermined operation of the effect button is detected within the operation effective period of the effect button. Otherwise, when the effective period of operation of the effect button expires, the effect (FIG. 66) for operating the first movable combination 65a and 65b without the light emission effect of the light guide plate, or the first movable combination You may perform the effect (FIG. 67) which light-emits the pattern 205 of a light-guide plate, without being accompanied by operation | movement of 65a and 65b. As described above, even when it is determined that both the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the light emission effect of the light guide plate are actually performed, the predetermined operation of the effect button is not detected within the operation effective period. In this case, by executing only one of the effects, it is possible to perform the suggestion with a smaller amount of information (that is, in a mode in which the result is not confirmed and notified) as compared with the case where the operation button is operated. In this case, even if an effect with a relatively low expectation level of the big hit is performed, the big hit may be confirmed and notified, so that it is a notification effect that is surprising for a player who does not perform the effect button operation. . On the other hand, when it is determined that both the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the light emission effect of the light guide plate are actually performed, when the effect button operation is performed, both effects are executed, and the actual jackpot Since the degree of expectation is suggested, there is a merit in that the player who performs the production button operation can quickly know the actual lottery result. In this modified example, only when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, both the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the light emission effect of the light guide plate can be executed. In this case, since only the player who has operated the effect button can first know that the big hit has been confirmed before the confirmation notification, the motivation for the player to operate the effect button can be improved. On the other hand, for a player who wants to know the result of the special symbol lottery in the final confirmation notification production without knowing the result of the special symbol lottery by the operation opportunity production, the result of the big hit or the loss can be grasped without looking at the operation opportunity production. Therefore, troublesomeness is reduced for such oriented players.

  In addition, when the effect of FIG. 68 is executed, the operation period of the first movable combination 65a and 65b with respect to the light emission period of the light guide plate can be performed at any timing described with reference to FIG. In particular, if the start of operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b is shifted before and after the light emission start time of the light guide plate, a more surprising effect can be realized. Specifically, when the first movable combination 65a and 65b starts operating and the light guide plate emits light after a predetermined time has elapsed, the first movable combination 65a and 65b operates without accompanying the light emission effect of the light guide plate. Since it seems that it developed into the production | presentation in which both the operation | movement of the 1st movable actors 65a and 65b and the light emission production | generation of a light-guide plate are performed after a production | presentation starts, it can give a player an unexpected feeling. Similarly, when the first movable combination 65a and 65b starts operating after a lapse of a predetermined time since the light guide plate emits light, there is an effect that the light guide plate emits light without the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b. Since it seems that it developed into the effect in which both the light emission effect of a light-guide plate and the operation | movement of the 1st movable combination 65a and 65b are performed after being performed, a player can be given an unexpected feeling. Similarly, the light emission period of the accessory lamp 204 may be performed at any timing described with reference to FIG.

  In addition, in FIG. 66, although the example which performs when the effect which operates the 1st movable actors 65a and 65b without being accompanied with the light emission effect of a light-guide plate is notified that it was notified that it was won by big hit was demonstrated, a special symbol is demonstrated. You may perform, when notifying that the result of a lottery is a loss. In this case, the effect of operating the first movable actors 65a and 65b without the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate is a big hit compared to the case of notifying that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost. You may make it easy to perform when it alert | reports.

  In addition, in the example of FIG. 67, the example in which the effect of causing the light guide plate pattern 205 to emit light without the operation of the first movable accessory 65a and 65b is performed when the loss is notified is described. You may perform when it is alert | reported that it has won. In this case, the effect of causing the light guide plate pattern 205 to emit light without the operation of the first movable actors 65a and 65b may be more easily performed when the loss is notified than when the big hit is notified. good.

  In the example of FIG. 68, the effect of causing the light guide plate pattern 205 to emit light on the front side where the first movable combination 65a and 65b are in the closed state is executed when the probability variation big hit is finally notified. Although an example has been described, it may be executed when it is notified that a normal jackpot that is not a certain change has been won and / or when a loss is notified.

  In addition, as described with reference to FIGS. 66 to 68, there is an effect of operating the first movable combination 65a and 65b without the light emission effect of the light guide plate, and an operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b. When the effect of causing the light guide plate pattern 205 to emit light and the effect of causing the light guide plate pattern 205 to emit light on the front side where the first movable actors 65a and 65b are closed can be executed, the first movable accessory An effect using both the 65a and 65b and the light guide plate may be executable only when the big hit is notified. When configured in this way, the action of the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the light emission effect of the light guide plate are performed together, so that it is possible to notify that the big hit has been established. Since the player's interest can be attracted, the player can be watched for the effect of informing the jackpot type performed thereafter.

  66 to 68, an effect that combines the light emission of the pattern 205 of the light guide plate and the operation of the first movable actors 65a and 65b is determined during the SPSP reach effect (immediately before the result of the special symbol lottery is notified). The example which suggests the big hit expectation degree by performing as a production | generation) was demonstrated. However, the effects shown in FIGS. 66 to 68 that combine the light emission of the pattern 205 of the light guide plate and the operations of the first movable combination 65a and 65b may be combined with other effects. For example, the combination of the light emission of the light guide plate pattern 205 and the operation of the first movable accessories 65a and 65b as shown in FIGS. 66 to 68 is a temporary stop and / or restart of the decorative symbol in the pseudo continuous variation effect. It may be executed in accordance with fluctuations, or may be executed as a pre-reading continuous notice effect in which a plurality of notices are made over a plurality of notification effects, or in reach establishment, SP reach start, or SPSP reach start. It may be executed along with, or may be executed as an operation trigger effect that is triggered by an operation input of the operation means by the player, or as a determined effect before notification of the result of the special symbol lottery. Or, after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol in a manner that informs that the special symbol lottery has been won, the decorative symbol is changed again, and the decorative symbol is stopped in a manner in which the winning jackpot type (symbol) is notified. Directed to (the so-called re-lottery director) may be executed as. Also, the combination of the light emission of the light guide plate pattern 205 as shown in FIGS. 66 to 68 and the operation of the first movable actors 65a and 65b is a big hit type (round game) at the start of the big hit game (special game). The number of rounds (number of rounds), the gaming state controlled after the big hit, etc.) are not reported, and the effect (so-called promotion effect) that informs the big hit type as the round game progresses, It may be executed as a V region passing effect that is executed when the region is passed. When combined with these effects, when both the light emission of the light guide plate pattern 205 and the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b are executed, the light emission effect of the light guide plate pattern 205 and the first movable combination 65a. And it is preferable to suggest a more advantageous result for the player as compared with the case where either of the actions of 65 and 65b is performed alone.

<Example E: Production combining light emission of light guide plate and light emission of lamp>
69 and 70 are diagrams showing examples of effects that can be performed using the light guide plate and the lamp. More specifically, in FIG. 69 and FIG. 70, after performing the effect of operating the third movable accessory (sub image display unit) 63a and 63b triggered by the pressing operation of the effect button, the accessory lamps 8a and 8b are executed. An effect (so-called “decision effect”) for notifying that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit by causing the light guide plate to emit light will be described.

  First, FIG. 69 (1) shows a state in which a display prompting the operation of the effect button during the SPSP reach effect and a gauge indicating the effective operation period of the effect button are displayed. When the effect button is pressed in this state, as shown in FIG. 69 (2), the sub image display parts 63a and 63b slide up and down from the upper and lower positions of the image display part 6 to the center side. To start. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 69 (3), the sub image display units 63a and 63b are moved to a position covering the central portion of the image display unit 6 to be in a closed state, and the closing operation of the sub image display units 63a and 63b is completed. . When the sub image display parts 63a and 63b are in the closed state, as shown in FIG. 69 (3), the accessory lamps 8a and 8b are arranged at adjacent positions to form one pattern imitating the heart. Note that the sub image display units 63a and 63b may be moved in a state where an image is displayed, or may be moved in a non-display state. When the sub image display units 63a and 63b are moved in a state where an image is displayed, a moving effect can be executed, and when the sub image display units 63a and 63b are moved in a state where the image is not displayed, It is possible to make it difficult to visually recognize the moving state of the sub image display parts 63a and 63b. In order to make it more difficult to visually recognize the moving state of the sub image display units 63a and 63b, a non-display state in which no image is displayed on the image display unit 6 may be used while the sub image display units 63a and 63b are moving. .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 69 (4), the accessory lamps 8a and 8b and the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 start to emit light. At this time, the accessory lamps 8a and 8b and the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 may be continuously lit at the same time, or while the accessory lamps 8a and 8b are continuously lit, the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 may be simultaneously or You may blink alternately. Alternatively, the accessory lamps 8a and 8b, the light guide plate pattern 201, and the light guide plate pattern 202 may be lit in the order or in the reverse order. The pattern combining the combination lamps 8a and 8b and the pattern 201 and 202 of the light guide plate are both patterns simulating a blast, and when these are combined, the combination of the combination lamps 8a and 8b becomes the heart. On the outside, a pattern (picture) with a sense of unity is formed, which looks like the magnitude of the blast represented by the patterns 201 and 202 changes.

  Next, when the light emission period of the accessory lamps 8a and 8b and the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 ends, as shown in FIG. 69 (5), the accessory lamps 8a and 8b and the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 are connected. Turns off.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 70 (1), the sub image display units 63a and 63b start to move upward and downward from the position on the front side of the image display unit 6, respectively. When the sub image display units 63a and 63b move to the upper side and the lower side of the image display unit 6, respectively, the image display unit 6 displays an image indicating that the three decorative symbols “3” are aligned and a big hit. The sub image display units 63a and 63b also display an image indicating that the big win is won, thereby notifying that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big win.

  In the production example shown in FIG. 69 and FIG. 70, the combination of the accessory lamps 8a and 8b and the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 makes one picture (in the example of FIG. 69, the blast spreads from the explosion center. This design suggests that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Further, although the accessory lamps 8a and 8b are usually arranged at positions distant from each other (FIG. 98 (1)), the sub image display sections 63a and 63b are triggered by the player pressing the effect button. A pattern with a sense of unity is formed with movement. Thus, by combining the combination lamps 8a and 8b and the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 to emit light, it is possible to execute a novel effect that can give the player an unexpected feeling.

  In FIG. 69 and FIG. 70, a special symbol lottery result is a big hit by executing an effect combining the light emission of the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 and the light emission of the accessory lamps 8a and 8b during the SPSP reach effect. I explained an example that suggests. However, the effect of combining the light emission of the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 and the light emission of the accessory lamps 8a and 8b as shown in FIGS. 69 and 70 may be performed in combination with other effects. For example, the effect of combining the light emission of the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 and the light emission of the accessory lamps 8a and 8b as shown in FIGS. 69 and 70 is a temporary stop and / or restart of the decorative symbol in the pseudo continuous variation effect. It may be executed in accordance with fluctuations, or may be executed as a pre-reading continuous notice effect in which a plurality of notices are made over a plurality of notification effects, or in reach establishment, SP reach start, or SPSP reach start. It may be executed along with, or may be executed as an operation trigger effect that is triggered by an operation input of the operation means by the player, or as a determined effect before notification of the result of the special symbol lottery. Or, after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol in a manner that informs that the special symbol lottery has been won, the decorative symbol is re-variable and the decorative symbol in a manner in which the winning jackpot type (symbol) is notified. Director to stop (the so-called re-lottery director) may be executed as. Further, the combination of the light emission of the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 and the light emission of the accessory lamps 8a and 8b as shown in FIG. 69 and FIG. 70 is a big hit type (round) at the start of the big hit game (special game). An effect (so-called promotion effect) that informs the jackpot type with the progress of the round game (so-called promotion effect), and the game ball are not notified of the number of games (number of rounds), the game state controlled after the big hit, etc. It may be executed as a V region passing effect that is executed when the V region is passed. When combined with these effects, when both effects of combining the light emission of the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 and the light emission of the accessory lamps 8a and 8b are executed, the light emission and the combination of the light guide plate patterns 201 and 202 are performed. It is preferable to suggest a more advantageous result for the player as compared with the case where either of the light emission of the object lamps 8a and 8b is performed alone.

<Production Example F: V region passing effect and round number promotion effect during jackpot game>
Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 71 to 73, effects that can be executed during the big hit game using the light guide plate will be described.

  71 and 72 are diagrams illustrating an effect example in which both the V region passing effect and the round number promotion effect are executed during the big hit game. The effect example shown in FIGS. 71 and 72 is an example of an effect that can be executed when the jackpot A shown in FIG. 6 is won and it is determined that the round number promotion effect is executed. 71 and 72, the round number promotion effect is executed in the 1R and 2R round effects, and the V region passing effect can be executed in the 4R round effect in which the V region is opened. .

  First, FIG. 71 (1) shows a state immediately after the opening effect starts. When the big hit A (see FIG. 6) is won and it is determined that the round number promotion effect is executed (see steps S1191 to S1195 in FIG. 27), the round number is not notified in the opening effect. Production begins.

  When the round effect starts, as shown in FIGS. 71 (2) and (3), the round number promotion effect is executed from the 1R round effect to the middle of the 2R round effect. In this embodiment, as the round number promotion effect, a predetermined story progresses from the 1R round effect to the middle of the 2R round effect, and the player presses the effect button in the second half of the 2R round effect. As a trigger, an effect of notifying the presence or absence of the promotion of the number of rounds is executed. However, the content of the round number promotion effect is not particularly limited, for example, an effect of notifying the presence or absence of the round number promotion depending on whether the hero character fights against the enemy character and wins, or a predetermined operation of the effect button (for example, The level of the meter displayed on the image display unit 6 may be increased in response to (continuous hitting), and an effect of informing the presence / absence of round number promotion may be performed depending on whether the meter level exceeds a predetermined threshold.

  Next, in the second half of the 2R round effect, as shown in FIG. 71 (4), a display prompting the user to press the effect button is displayed on the image display unit 6. When it is detected that the effect button has been pressed by the player, as shown in FIG. 71 (5), an effect of causing the light guide plate pattern 202 to emit light is executed, and the image display unit 6 has substantially 9R. By performing display indicating that the round effect is executed, it is notified that the number of rounds has been promoted (the number of rounds in which a prize ball can be substantially obtained is 9R instead of the minimum 4R). In the effect example of FIG. 71 (5), the characters “BIG BONUS 9R GET” indicating that the 9R round effect has been acquired are displayed in the approximate center of the image display unit 6, and the blast is simulated so as to surround this display. The patterned pattern 202 emits light. Thus, by displaying the display contents such as messages and characters in the pattern 202 provided on the light guide plate, the display contents can be made conspicuous, and the display contents surrounded by the pattern 202 can be displayed by the player. Can be watched.

  Next, when the round effect of the 3R starts, a message such as “Get V!” Is displayed in preparation for the release of the V area in the 4R, thereby allowing the game ball to pass through the V area. Encourage the player to

  Next, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the V region during the 4R round effect, as shown in FIG. 71 (7), the light guide plate pattern 202 is caused to emit light and the image display unit 6 is caused to emit light. By displaying the letter “V”, it is notified that the game ball has passed the V region. In the effect example of FIG. 71 (7), the letter “V” is displayed in the approximate center of the image display unit 6, and the pattern 202 imitating the blast is emitted so as to surround this display, thereby being surrounded by the pattern 202. The displayed character “V” can be made conspicuous, and the player can watch the display content surrounded by the pattern 202.

  When the 4R round effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 71 (8), the 5th to 9Rth round effects are sequentially executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 72 (1), the 10th to 13th rounds are performed. Staging is executed sequentially. However, as explained with reference to FIG. 7A (1), in the 10th to 13th rounds, the winning prize opening is only opened for 0.1 seconds, so these rounds are substantially rounds where no winning ball is obtained. is there. When the 13R round effect is completed, the ending effect is executed as shown in FIG. 72 (2). With the end of the ending production, the jackpot game production is completed.

  FIG. 73 is a diagram illustrating an effect example in which the round number promotion effect is executed during the big hit game. The effect example shown in FIG. 73 is an example of an effect that can be executed when the jackpot D shown in FIG. 6 is won and it is determined that the round number promotion effect is executed. In the example of FIG. 73, the round number promotion effect is executed in the 1R round effect and the 2R round effect.

  First, FIG. 73 (1) shows a state immediately after the opening effect starts. When the big hit D (see FIG. 6) is won and it is determined that the round number promotion effect is executed (see steps S1191 to S1195 in FIG. 27), the round number is not notified in the opening effect. Production begins.

  When the round effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 73 (2) and (3), the round number promotion effect is executed from the 1R round effect to the middle of the 2R round effect.

  Next, in the second half of the 2R round effect, as shown in FIG. 73 (4), a display prompting the user to press the effect button is displayed on the image display unit 6. However, since the example in FIG. 73 is executed when the big hit D (substantially 4R) is won, if the player detects that the effect button has been pressed, FIG. 73 (5) will be displayed. As shown, it is notified that the number of rounds has not been promoted by displaying on the image display unit 6 that the 9R round effect is to be executed. At this time, the light emission effect of the light guide plate is not executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 73 (6), the 3rd to 5th round effects are performed. As described with reference to FIG. 7B (2), in the case of big hit D, the 4R round game is controlled so that the game winning ball and the V blade are opened so that the game ball cannot substantially pass through the V region. Is a round in which the V region passing effect is not substantially executed and a prize ball is not obtained, and the prize balls are obtained substantially in four rounds 1 to 3 and 5R. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 73 (7), the sixth to ninth round effects are sequentially executed. However, as explained in FIG. 7B (2), in the 6th to 9th rounds, the winning prize opening is only opened for 0.1 seconds, so these rounds are substantially rounds in which no winning ball is obtained. is there. When the 9R round effect is completed, the ending effect is executed as shown in FIG. 73 (8). With the end of the ending production, the jackpot game production is completed.

  In the effect example described with reference to FIG. 71, when the number of rounds is promoted in the round number promotion effect (FIG. 71 (5)) and when the game ball is notified that the V region has been passed (FIG. 71 ( 7)), a light-emitting effect is performed in which the light guide plate pattern 202 emits light. By accompanying the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate, it is possible to notify the player that the number of rounds has been promoted or that the game ball has passed the V region in an easy-to-understand manner.

  In the example of production shown in FIG. 71, the number of rounds has been promoted by the combination of the light emission of the light guide plate pattern 202 and the display content displayed on the image display unit 6, or the game ball has passed the V region. However, these notifications may be performed only by a light emission effect using one or more patterns of the light guide plate.

  In the production examples A to F described above, the light emission pattern of the light guide plate pattern is arbitrary, and may be any one of the light emission patterns of the light guide plate pattern described in FIGS. 33 and 34. May be the same, or the light emission mode may differ for each effect. In the case of changing the light emission mode according to the effect, the light emission mode may be changed for each category of the effect. For example, light-emitting effects of the light guide plate in effects that do not directly notify the result of the special symbol lottery such as pre-reading continuous notice effects, pseudo-continuous fluctuation effects, reach notice effects, development effects to SP reach and SPSP reach, chance up notice effects In the case of performing, the decision effect in which light is emitted in the light emission mode 1 (for example, continuous lighting of a single color) and the result of the special symbol lottery is notified at the final stage of the notification effect, the round number promotion effect, the V region passing effect, which will be described later If the light guide plate emits light in an effect that directly informs the player's profit, such as the result of special symbol lottery, the number of rounds, or the gaming state after the big hit game, such as a re-lottery effect You may make it light-emit by the aspect 2 (for example, blink of multiple colors). Moreover, according to the execution opportunity of an effect, you may change the light emission mode in the case of making a light-guide plate light-emit with the said effect. For example, in the case of performing the light emission effect of the light guide plate during the pre-reading effect based on the preliminary determination of the hold data, the light guide plate is made to emit light in the light emission mode 1 (for example, flashing in a short cycle) and based on the result of the special symbol lottery In the case of performing the light emission effect, the light may be emitted in the light emission mode 2 (for example, continuous lighting).

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to be capable of executing the light emission effect of the pattern of the light guide plate in combination with the effect executed by the image display unit 6 and the effect using the movable accessory. ing. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a gaming machine that can execute a notification effect that has a wide variety of effects and can give the player an unexpected feeling or attract the player's attention and interest.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 36, one or a plurality of light guide plate patterns are appropriately selected or used in combination, and a light emission color or a light emission pattern is set for each pattern. Thereby, the variation of the light emission effect of a light-guide plate can be increased. Depending on the light emission color and light emission pattern of the light guide plate, it suggests various contents such as the big hit expectation degree of the notification effect being executed, the possibility that the effect content will develop, and the possibility that the specific effect will be executed can do. The light-emitting method of the light guide plate described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 36 can be applied to all notification effects accompanying the light emission effects shown in FIG.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 49, the luminance of the image display unit 6 disposed behind the light guide plate can be changed with the light emission of the light guide plate. It is. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to make the light emission effect itself of the light guide plate stand out, or to make the entire notification effect including the light effect of the light guide plate and the effect being executed in the image display unit 6 stand out. It is possible to further enhance the effect of the light emission effect and further attract the player's interest. As described with reference to FIG. 32, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present invention, the luminance control of the image display unit 6 is performed by the image sound control unit 500 in parallel with the notification effect execution process (FIGS. 29 to 31). It is configured to be possible. Therefore, in all notification effects accompanied by the light emission effects shown in FIG. 52 and subsequent figures, the luminance change of the image display unit 6 is executed based on any one of the control patterns shown in FIGS. 38, 41, 44 and 47. can do.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 57, the operation period of the movable accessory can be variously changed with respect to the light emission period of the light guide plate. Gives the player an unexpected feeling by performing the time difference between the production and the movement of the movable accessory, or the light emission production of the light guide plate or the movement of the movable accessory depending on the difference between the light emission period of the light guide plate and the movement period of the movable accessory. Either of these can be impressed strongly on the player. As described above, the operation period of the movable accessory described in FIGS. 50 to 57 (the operation period relative to the light emission period of the light guide plate) is the light emission period of other lamps such as a frame lamp, a panel lamp, and an accessory lamp, The present invention can also be applied to an output period of sound output from a speaker.

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In addition, the example of production shown in FIG. 52 and after can be executed in any combination, and the light emission effect of the light guide plate is executed a plurality of times during one notification effect or one big hit game effect. Also good. Moreover, you may perform the light emission effect of a light-guide plate in a customer waiting state. When displaying a demo image on the image display unit 6 in the customer waiting state, the luminance of the image display unit 6 is set based on the luminance change patterns shown in FIGS. 38, 41, 44 and 47 when the light emission effect is executed. It may be changed.

  Moreover, when performing the light emission effect of the light guide plate with the temporary stop or re-variation of the decorative pattern in the pseudo continuous change effect, sound such as a sound effect may be output together with the light emission effect of the light guide plate. In this case, a series of audio data may be divided into a plurality of time series, and the divided audio data may be reproduced in order with the execution of the light emission effect as pseudo continuous variation is performed. Specifically, a series of voice data (such as sound, music, etc.) called “Tan, Tatan, Tattater” is divided into “Tan”, “Tatan”, and “Tattata”, and the first pseudo continuous fluctuation Sometimes “tan” audio data may be reproduced, “tatan” audio data may be reproduced during the second pseudo continuous variation, and “tatter” audio data may be reproduced during the third pseudo continuous variation. When the divided audio data is reproduced in order from the beginning for each pseudo continuous variation, the entire sequence of audio data is reproduced when three pseudo continuous variations are established. With this configuration, the player can visually grasp the execution of the pseudo continuous variation by the light emission effect as the notification effect progresses, and also grasp the execution of the pseudo continuous variation by the reproduction of the audio data at the apex angle. can do. Therefore, the player has a sense of expectation that the reproduction may be continuously performed every time the audio data is reproduced, so that the player can be focused on the contents of the notification effect.

  In addition, in the effect of executing a plurality of light-emitting effects as a set, such as the pre-reading notice effect and the pseudo-continuous variation effect described in the above embodiment, the big hit expectation degree and the effect depending on the light emission color and light emission pattern of each light-emitting effect When suggesting the high possibility that the contents will develop, the expectation of jackpots suggested by the lighting effects and the possibility that the contents of the development will not decrease every time the number of times of lighting effects progresses. It is preferable to set a light emission color and a light emission pattern in each light emission effect. Specifically, when it is suggested that the big hit expectation suggested by the light emission color of the light guide plate is higher in the order of blue, green and red, the light emission color of the light guide plate is “blue, green, red” or “green” , Green, green ”is preferable, and the light emission color of the light guide plate is demoted in the order of“ blue, green, blue ”or“ red, red, blue ”. This is not preferable because there is a possibility that the expectation for the big hit will be cut off.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine after the big hit game is controlled with high probability on the condition that the game ball passes through the V region is described as an example. The example can be similarly applied to a type of gaming machine in which a gaming state (low probability or high probability) after a big hit game is determined by a symbol random number acquired by a special symbol lottery. In gaming machines in which the game state after the big hit game is determined by the design random number obtained in the special design lottery, after temporarily stopping the decorative design in a manner indicating that the special design lottery has been won, the decorative design is re-varied In some cases, an effect (so-called re-lottery effect) that makes it appear as if the big win lottery has been performed again is executed by stopping the decorative symbol in a manner of notifying the winning jackpot type. The light emission effect of the light guide plate according to the present invention may be executed along with this re-lottery effect. Here, with reference to FIG. 74, an effect example in which a light-emitting effect is combined with a re-lottery effect will be described.

  FIG. 74 shows the result of the special symbol lottery after performing the re-lottery effect after executing the first movable actors 65a and 65b as the effect by determining the operation and the light-emitting effect of the light guide plate by the pressing operation of the effect button. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect which alert | reports. FIG. 74 illustrates an example in which the same determined effect as that described with reference to FIG. 68 is executed, but whether or not the determined effect is executed and the contents of the determined effect are arbitrary. Further, in the gaming machine shown in the example of FIG. 74, the gaming state after the big hit game is determined by the special random number in the special symbol lottery, and the big jackpot of the three decorative symbols “2” is controlled with a low probability after the big hit game. This is a normal big hit, and the big hit of the three decorative symbols “7” is a probable big hit that is controlled with high probability after the big hit game.

  First, FIG. 74 (1) shows a state in which the effect button operation is valid during the SPSP reach effect. The image display unit 6 displays a display prompting the operation of the effect button, and a gauge indicating the operation button effective period. When the effect button is pressed in this state or the operation valid period expires, as shown in FIG. 74 (2), the first movable accessory 65a and 65b slides from both sides of the image display unit 6 to the center side. To start. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 74 (3), the first movable combination 65a and 65b are moved to a position where they cover substantially the entire surface of the image display unit 6 to be closed, and the first movable combination 65a and 65b is closed. Complete. In this state, an effect using the first movable accessories 65a and 65b is performed by causing the accessory lamp 204 to emit light. Moreover, the light emission effect which makes the pattern 205 of a light-guide plate light-emit is performed in the front side of the 1st movable combination 65a and 65b which became the closed state. Thus, it is suggested that the result of the special symbol lottery is likely to be a big hit by causing the light guide plate pattern 205 to emit light along with the operation of the first movable combination 65a and 65b.

  When the operation period of the first movable combination 65a and 65b and the light emission period of the light guide plate are completed, as shown in FIG. 74 (4), the first movable combination 65a and 65b starts to return from the closed state to the open state. . At this time, the image display unit 6 displays an image in a state where the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a manner of notifying the result of the special symbol lottery. After that, when the first movable combination 65a and 65b return to the open state, as shown in FIG. 74 (5), the image display unit 6 is displayed in a state in which three decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and specially displayed. It is informed that the symbol lottery has been won.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 74 (6), the decorative symbol starts to change again, and a display prompting the pressing operation of the effect button and a gauge indicating the operation effective period of the effect button are displayed. When the effect button is pressed in this state, the light guide plate pattern 203 emits light and an image 206 similar to the pattern 203 is displayed on the image display unit 6 as shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 74, the image 206 is displayed on the image display unit 6 together with the light emission effect of the light guide plate pattern 203, which suggests that the result of the special symbol lottery is a probable big hit. After that, when the light emission period of the light guide plate and the display period of the image 206 are finished, as shown in FIG. 74 (8), all three decorative symbols “7” are stopped, and it is confirmed that the probable big hit is won. Is done.

  In the example of FIG. 74, the example in which the light emission effect of the light guide plate and the display of the image 206 are displayed triggered by the detection of a predetermined operation (pressing operation) of the effect button during the re-variation of the decorative symbol. When the operation of the effect button is not detected, the special symbol lottery result may be confirmed and notified without executing both the light emission effect of the light guide plate and the display of the image 206. Further, without requesting the player to operate the operation means such as the effect button, the light emission effect of the light guide plate and the display of the image 206 are performed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the re-variation of the decorative symbols, and the probable big hit You may be notified that you have won.

  In the example of FIG. 74, the example of the effect of performing the light emission effect of the light guide plate and the display of the image 206 during the re-variation of the decorative design has been described. However, the light emission effect of the light guide plate is not displayed without displaying the image 206. Depending on the presence / absence, it may be notified whether or not the winning jackpot has been won.

  In addition, in the example of FIG. 74, after notifying that a normal big hit that is not a probability change has been won once, it is confirmed that the chance has been won by making a re-lottery effect. (For example, the decorative symbol “7”) may be confirmed and notified that the winning combination has been won without going through a re-lottery effect after the reach is established. Further, the re-lottery effect may be performed in the case of winning a normal jackpot in addition to the case of winning in a promising jackpot. When a normal big win is won, after the re-lottery effect is executed, it is notified that the normal big win has been won.

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

  Further, the processing sharing between the production control unit 400 and the image sound control unit 500 is not limited to the processing sharing illustrated in the above-described embodiment, and may be appropriately shared depending on the processing characteristics, processing capability, and the like. Good.

  In the above embodiment, 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.

  In addition, the shape, number, and installation position of each component provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention may be applied 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 ... Board lamp 8a, 8b ... Board lamp 20 ... Game area 21 ... 1st starting port 22 ... 2nd starting port 23 ... 1st Grand Prize Opening Port 24 ... Normal Winning Port 25 ... Gate 26 ... Discharge Port 27 ... Electric Tulip 31 ... Handle 32 ... Lever 33 ... Stop Button 34 ... Eject Button 35 ... Speaker 36 ... Frame Lamp 37 ... Direction Button 38 ... Direction Key 39 ... Plate 43 ... Lock 50 ... Right honey 51 ... Second big prize opening 52 ... V honey 53 ... V region 55 ... Light guide plate lamp 62 ... Light guide member (light guide plate)
63a, 63b ... Sub-image display unit (third movable accessory)
65a, 65b ... 1st movable combination 66 ... 2nd movable combination 100 ... Main control part 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CPU
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start 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 ... firing control section 204 ... accessory lamp 211 ... launching device 300 ... payout control section 311 ... payout drive section 400 ... Production control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image sound control unit 600 ... Lamp control unit

Claims (1)

A light guide plate;
With movable objects,
A light emission effect executing means for executing a light emission effect of causing light to be incident on the light guide plate and emitting a pattern provided on the light guide plate within a predetermined light emission period;
A movable accessory effect executing means for executing a movable accessory effect for operating the movable accessory,
The movable accessory effect control means includes:
A first effect for executing the movable accessory effect by the movable accessory control means when the light emission effect by the light emission effect executing means is not executed;
A gaming machine capable of executing a second effect for executing the movable accessory effect by the movable accessory control means when the light emission effect by the light emission effect executing means is being executed.