JP5675908B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In a gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, it is known that various effects are performed according to the progress of the game in order to attract the player's interest. For example, a lottery of whether or not to execute a special game (whether or not a big hit) is performed based on the determination information (random number) acquired by the game ball entering the start opening, and the lottery result is displayed. Fluctuation effect of the suggested decorative design is performed. In addition, in accordance with this variation effect, the effect of causing the decorations decorated on the gaming machine to emit light (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1) and the effect of operating the accessory provided on the gaming machine are performed. There are things that further enhance the interest of the people.

“Pachinko winning guide”, Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., issued on June 2, 2013, June 2, 2013, page 25, CR Pachinko Hokuto no Ken 5 “Kirin Flash”

  As described above, in the gaming machine, it is very important to perform an effect for attracting the player's interest, which is one of the values that influence the value of the gaming machine. For this reason, there is a demand for a production that is more innovative and can attract the player's interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a main purpose thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effect that can attract the player's interest.

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

  The gaming machine (1) according to the present invention has an effect display unit (7a) capable of displaying a light emission effect and a first light that is emitted when a first light emission effect (for example, the first light emission effect shown in FIG. 17) is performed. A light source (835) and a second light source (836) that emits light when a second light emission effect (for example, the third light emission effect shown in FIG. 17) is performed. The effect display unit includes at least a first light source region (833) for guiding light from the first light source to the front side and a second light source region (834) for guiding light from the second light source to the front side. A partition base portion (83) having a light-shielding partition wall (832a) that blocks light between the regions, a mask portion (823) that is laminated on the front surface of the partition base portion and does not transmit light, and a non-mask portion that transmits light (821, 822), a low light transmittance portion (812) having a low light transmittance, and a light height higher than that of the low light transmittance portion. A non-mask portion is a first non-mask portion (821) that is a light emission region of the first light emission effect and a light emission region of the second light emission effect. A second non-mask portion (822), and the first non-mask portion is formed at the base of the partition wall. A first light source region is disposed on the rear surface of the first non-mask portion, a second light source region is disposed on the rear surface of the second non-mask portion, and a high light transmission portion is disposed on the front surface of the first non-mask portion. A low light transmission portion is disposed on the front surface of the second non-mask portion. The effect display unit may include the first light source and the second light source.

  In the surface portion, the shape of the region occupied by the high light transmission portion is substantially the same as the shape of the region occupied by the first non-mask portion in the mask member, and the shape of the region occupied by the low transmission portion is the same in the mask member. 2 It is good also as a shape containing the area | region which a non-mask part and a mask part occupy.

  Moreover, it is good also as a thing further provided with the 2nd effect display part (7b) different from an effect display part. At this time, the second effect display unit has a light emitting area (74 or 91) capable of displaying at least the second light emission effect (for example, the second light emission effect or the third light emission effect shown in (2) of FIG. 18). Then, the effect display unit and the second effect display unit are arranged adjacent to each other, and the area occupied by the second non-mask part in the mask member is an area adjacent to the light emitting area of the second effect display unit.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can perform the production | presentation which can attract a player's interest more can be provided.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 4 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400 An example of a detailed flowchart showing command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the movable accessory 7 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating an example of the light emission effect by a decoration The figure for demonstrating an example of the production pattern matched with the light emission production The disassembled perspective view of the 1st ornament 7a which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention Sectional drawing of the 1st ornament 7a which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the integrated production of the 1st decoration 7a and the 2nd decoration 7b which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display unit 6 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display unit 6 notifies the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), for example, by displaying a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, the appearance of a character, the appearance of an item, etc. Or a reserved image showing the number of times the special symbol lottery is held. The image display unit 6 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. Furthermore, a movable accessory 7 and a board lamp 8 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and produces an effect by performing a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game or in accordance with the operation of the player. Moreover, although mentioned later in detail, the movable accessory 7 is provided with the 1st ornament 7a and the 2nd ornament 7b (refer FIG. 13 mentioned later), and these ornaments are accompanying the operation | movement of the movable accessory 7. FIG. Or, a light-emitting effect is executed in a predetermined light-emitting area without any action. The board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game, thereby performing various effects by light.

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

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

  The 2nd starting port 22 is provided in the lower part of the 1st starting port 21, and is equipped with the electric tulip 27 in the vicinity of the entrance of a game ball as an example of a normal electric accessory. The electric tulip 27 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid) described later. When the pair of blade portions are closed, the electric tulip 27 is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start port 22 because the opening width guided to the entrance of the second start port 22 is extremely narrow. On the other hand, the electric tulip 27 is in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 22 because the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 22 increases when the pair of wings open to the left and right. . When the electric tulip 27 passes through the gate 25 and the normal symbol lottery is won, the pair of blades opens for a specified time (for example, 0.10 seconds) and opens and closes for a specified number of times (for example, once). To do.

  The big winning opening 23 is located at the lower center of the second starting opening 22 and is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The big prize opening 23 is normally in a closed state so that no game balls can enter, but depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, it protrudes from the main surface of the game board 2 and is in an open state. The game ball is easy to enter. For example, the special winning opening 23 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or a winning of 10 game balls) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game state display 4g displays the game state (normal state, short time state, etc.) when the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main controller 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) in which the big winning opening 23 projects and inclines and opens. Control to repeat only 15 times). Further, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 23 opens and closes.

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

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

  In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. 115, normal winning opening switch 116, display 4 (first special symbol display 4a, second special symbol display 4b, first special symbol hold indicator 4c, second special symbol hold indicator 4d, normal symbol display 4e, a normal symbol hold display 4f, and a game status display 4g) are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 21 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111 b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 22 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 27 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 25 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The big prize opening switch 114 detects that the game ball has won the big prize opening 23 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 23 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The normal winning port switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 24 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400, the lamp control unit 600 is provided with decorations (the first decoration 7 a and the second decoration shown in FIG. 13) provided on the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7. The lighting / flashing of the object 7b) and the emission color are controlled. Specifically, in the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600, lighting / flashing patterns of decorations provided on the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7 according to the content of the effect set by the effect control unit 400 Data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern data) are stored. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the decorations included in the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, and the movable accessory 7 based on the read light emission pattern data. The lamp controller 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect controller 400. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the read operation pattern data.

  Hereinafter, a processing flow executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 that realizes a “characteristic effect according to the present embodiment” that will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 13 to 18 will be described.

[Main operation of main control unit]
FIG. 5 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. 5 at regular 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 processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 5 and the subsequent steps is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 102.

  First, in step S1, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number. Here, the big hit random number is a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, performing a special symbol lottery). The symbol random number is a random number for determining a type of jackpot (for example, a promiscuous jackpot or a jackpot with a short time) when a special symbol lottery is won. The jackpot random number and the design random number are used in the process of step S407 in FIG. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time of the special symbol. Here, the variation time of the special symbol is equal to the execution time of the notification effect (variation effect) executed in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol. The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are used in the process of step S408 in FIG. 7 described later. In the random number update process of step S1, the big hit random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each random number is acquired in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and is used in the special symbol process in step S4 and the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. Note that the counter that performs the processing of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the big hit random number).

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

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

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

  Next, in step S5, the CPU 101 executes a normal symbol process for determining whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch process in step S3 matches a predetermined hit random number. Then, the CPU 101 stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result after the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display 4e. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol change time to be stopped and displayed after the normal symbol is variably displayed to 10 seconds in the normal state and to 0.5 seconds in the electric support state. In addition, the CPU 101 sets the probability that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e becomes a predetermined winning symbol (that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) to a low probability (1/10) in the normal state, In the electric support state, it is raised with a high probability (10/10). In the electric support state, the number of reserved special symbol lots is larger than that in the normal state, and the variation time of the special symbol is shortened. Therefore, the electric support state may be referred to as a short-time state.

  Next, in step S6, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing in step S4 (when the big win is made), the CPU 101 controls the big prize opening / closing unit 115 to control the big prize opening 23. The player performs a predetermined opening / closing operation, and executes a big prize opening process for transmitting various commands related to the so-called big hit game effect to the effect control unit 400. By this processing, the big hit game (special game) is progressed, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. This special winning opening process will be described later in detail 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 normal state, and controls the opening of the electric tulip 27 for a long period (three times for 2.00 seconds) in the electric support state. To do. In addition, when the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be in the open state, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, a second special symbol lottery is performed. Will be.

  Here, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes at least a normal state, an electric support state, a probability change state, and a big hit gaming state. The normal state is a basic normal game state, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a normal low probability (1/300: high probability is 1/30), and the electric tulip 27 is in an open state. It is a gaming state set to be difficult to become. In the electric support state, the execution time of the normal symbol lottery (the open lottery of the electric tulip 27) is typically shortened compared to the normal state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery increases, and the normal symbol lottery is won. In this case, the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be opened for a long time, so that the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long time and the game ball is frequently won at the second starting port 22. That is, the electric support state is a gaming state that is set such that the electric tulip 27 is more likely to be in the open state than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a high probability (1/30: low probability is 1/300). Note that there are cases where the electric support state and the probability change state coexist, and this coexisting state is referred to as an electric support probability change state (or time-short probability change state). The big hit game state is a game state when a big hit game (special game) in which a special symbol lottery is won (hit a big win) and the big prize opening 23 is opened is being executed.

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

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

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 6 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. Hereinafter, the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

  In step S <b> 203, the CPU 101 updates the value of the holding number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery and the like, and each set of random numbers acquired (game information) Are stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. It should be noted that each time the value of the first special symbol lottery holding number U1 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S406 of FIG. 7 described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest storage time. Deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of the last three steps S204 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

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

  In step S <b> 206, the CPU 101 sets a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. Here, the first pending number increase command includes information (hereinafter referred to as “preliminary determination information”) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S205. In addition, the 1st reservation number increase command containing this prior determination information is output by the output process of step S9 of FIG. 5, and the lottery result with respect to the holding | maintenance of the 1st special symbol lottery becomes the symbol in the 1st 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 a game ball has won the second start port 22 and the second start port switch 111b is turned on based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the second start port switch 111b. To do. If the determination in step S207 is YES, the process proceeds to step S208. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

  In step 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. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S210, the CPU 101 obtains a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the second special symbol lottery, etc. They are stored in the RAM 103 in order. Each time the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S404 of FIG. 7 to be 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. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the processing of the last three steps S210 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S211.

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

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

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 7 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. Below, the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 5 is demonstrated using FIG.

  First, in step S401, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game (a big hit game state) based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically information by a flag). It is determined whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit game (special game) that is executed when the special symbol lottery is won. If the determination in step S401 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 5, 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. If the determination in step S402 is yes, the process proceeds to step S411. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S403.

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

  In step S <b> 404, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At this time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 and acquired in step S210 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

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

  In step S <b> 406, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 acquired in step S204 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

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

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

  In step S408, the CPU 101 executes variation pattern selection processing. Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit in the big hit determination process of step S407, the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in this big hit determination process is a predetermined value (stored in the ROM 102). A variation pattern (a variation time of a special symbol: the execution time of a notification effect) is determined based on which one of the predetermined values for determining a variation pattern when a big hit occurs). In this embodiment, as an example, when it is determined that the game is a big hit, a reach effect is always performed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that a loss has occurred in the jackpot determination process in step S407, the reach random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process is a predetermined value stored in the ROM 102 (reach at the time of a loss) It is determined whether or not the reach effect is to be executed based on which one of the predetermined values for execution determination matches. When the CPU 101 determines to execute the reach effect, the fluctuation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the current big hit determination process is stored in the ROM 102 (the reach effect is executed when lost). The variation pattern (variation time) is determined based on which one of the predetermined values for determining the variation pattern in the case of matching. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines not to execute the reach effect, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern (variation time) based on the holding numbers U1 and U2 stored in the RAM 103.

  Information on the variation pattern determined as described above and information indicating whether or not to execute reach production are set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S409.

  In step S409, the CPU 101 generates a notification effect start command including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process in step S407 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process in step S408, and sets the notification effect start command in the RAM 103. Here, the notification effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the notification effect by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, and the like. The setting information included in the notification effect start command includes information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery has been executed. This notification effect start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S410.

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

  In step S411, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time indicated by the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection 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 instructing the end of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like in the RAM 103. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S413. Note that the notification effect stop command set in step S412 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG.

  In step S413, the CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b started in the process of step S410 and displays the stopped symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S414.

  In step S414, the CPU 101 executes a stop process. Specifically, if the CPU 101 determines that the big hit is determined in step S407, the information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag) is in a big hit game (a big hit gaming state). And an opening command for instructing the start of the big hit game effect is set in the RAM 103. This opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the big hit game effect is started. Further, the CPU 101 switches the gaming state according to the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates and is stopped and displayed by the processing of steps S410 and S413 (that is, the number of rotations) (that is, the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery or the electric A game state notification command indicating the game state after switching is set in the RAM 103 by switching the opening setting of the tulip 27. This gaming state notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the effect can be switched (for example, switching from the effect mode in the short time state to the effect mode in the normal state). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

  In step S415, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to shift to a customer waiting effect (demonstration effect). For example, the CPU 101 waits for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) after the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display 4b) is finished in a state where the special symbol lottery is not suspended. When the time has elapsed, it is determined that the game by the player has been interrupted or ended, and it is determined to shift to the customer waiting effect. The customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect of displaying video related to content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 on the image display unit 6, or a predetermined effect (for example, executed during the game) This is an effect of displaying a part of the reach effect) on the image display unit 6. If the determination in step S415 is yes, the process proceeds to step S416. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S417.

  In step S <b> 416, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting effect start command for instructing the start of the customer waiting effect in the RAM 103. This customer waiting effect start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the customer waiting effect is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S417.

  In step S417, the CPU 101 determines whether or not to end the customer waiting effect. For example, the CPU 101 receives a prize at the first start port 21 (or the second start port 22) during execution of the customer waiting effect and uses the first special symbol display 4a (or the second special symbol display 4b). When the variation display of the special symbol is started, it is determined that the game by the player has been resumed (or started), and the customer waiting effect is determined to end. If the determination in step S417 is YES, the process proceeds to step S418, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 418, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting effect end command for instructing the end of the customer waiting effect in the RAM 103. This customer waiting effect end command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the customer waiting effect is ended. Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
8 and 9 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the special winning a prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIGS.

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

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

  In step S <b> 603, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a set opening time that defines the execution time of the opening effect has elapsed. If the determination in step S603 is YES, the process 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 for the jackpot game and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 for the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds included in the jackpot game (Rmax: “15” in this embodiment) and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 during the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. To do. By the process of step S604, the total number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game, the interval time between rounds in the jackpot game, the set ending time that is the time for performing the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game, and the like are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S605.

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

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

  In step S <b> 607, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to start the opening control of the special winning opening 23. By this processing, a big hit game round (round game) is started and the opening operation (one opening operation) of the big winning opening 23 is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S608.

  In step S <b> 608, the CPU 101 sets a round start notification command for notifying a round start (round game start) in the RAM 103. This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the round effect is started. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S614.

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

  In step S610, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set interval time in the jackpot game set in the process in step S604 has elapsed since the big winning opening 23 was closed at the end of the previous round in the jackpot game. To do. If the determination in step S610 is YES, it is time to start the next round in the jackpot game, so the process moves to step S605. If this determination is NO, the next round in the jackpot game is started. Since the timing is not reached, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 611, the CPU 101 determines whether the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing the jackpot game ending effect based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S611 is YES, the process proceeds to step S621 in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S612.

  In step S612, the CPU 101 determines that the state of the gaming machine 1 is in the big hit game round, and based on the presence / absence of a detection signal from the big prize opening switch 114, whether the big prize opening switch 114 is turned on. Determine whether or not. If the determination in step S612 is YES, the process moves to step S613. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S614.

  In step S <b> 613, the CPU 101 determines that a winning of game balls to the big winning opening 23 has been detected, and updates the winning number C of game balls stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. By executing the process of step S613 every time the big prize opening switch 114 is turned ON, the total number of game balls (winning number C) won in the big prize opening 23 during one round is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. Go. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S614.

  In step S614, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a specified opening control time (29.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the opening control of the special winning opening 23 was started in the process of step S607. If the determination in step S614 is yes, the process moves to step S616. If the determination is no, the process moves to step S615.

  In step S615, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the number C of winning game balls in the current round has reached an upper limit number of gaming balls Cmax (“10” in the present embodiment) that defines the timing at which the big winning opening 23 is closed. Determine. If the determination in step S615 is YES, the process proceeds to step S616, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S616, the CPU 101 controls the special winning opening / closing unit 115 to end the opening control of the special winning opening 23 started in step S607. In this way, the CPU 101 counts the total number of game balls (winning number C) detected by the big prize opening switch 114 until 29.5 seconds elapse after the big prize opening 23 is opened in each round during the big hit game. ) Has reached 10 (Cmax), or 29.5 seconds have passed without winning 10 game balls since opening the grand prize opening 23, and the big prize opening 23 is closed. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S617.

  In step S617, the CPU 101 sets a round end notification command for notifying the end of round (round game end) in the RAM 103. This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the round effect is ended. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S618.

  In step S618, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round number R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum round number Rmax of the big hit game set in the process of step S604. If the determination in step S618 is YES, the process proceeds to step S619 in FIG. 9, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S619 in FIG. 9, the CPU 101 resets the number of rounds R stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S620.

  In step S620, the CPU 101 sets an ending command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game in the RAM 103. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S621.

  In step S621, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S604 in FIG. 8 has elapsed since the ending command was set in the RAM 103 in step S620. If the determination in step S621 is YES, the process proceeds to step S622. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S622, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot game being executed. Specifically, the CPU 101 cancels the setting information (typically, information based on a flag) indicating that a big hit game stored in the RAM 103 is in progress, and ends the big hit game. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S623.

  In step S623, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process. Specifically, when the jackpot game is ended in step S622, the CPU 101 switches the gaming state according to the type of the jackpot of this time (that is, switches the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery and the opening setting of the electric tulip 27). ). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S624, the CPU 101 sets a gaming state notification command indicating the gaming state after switching by the processing in step S623 in the RAM 103. This gaming state notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, and the effect can be switched (for example, switching from the big hit game effect to the effect of the short-time probability changing state). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 10, the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 10 at regular 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. In addition, the process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 demonstrated based on the flowchart after FIG. 10 is performed based on the program memorize | stored in ROM402.

  First, in step S11, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 receives various commands output from the main control unit 100 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 5, sets the effect contents according to the received command, Command reception processing for setting various commands in the RAM 403 for instructing the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to execute the effect of the set effect content is executed. This command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

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

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

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 11 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 11, the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. 10 will be described.

  First, in step S111, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether a hold increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) is received from the main control unit 100 (FIG. 6). (See steps S206 and S212). If the determination in step S111 is YES, the process proceeds to step S112. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S114.

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

  In step S113, the CPU 401 performs a prefetch notice effect setting process. Specifically, when the number of reserved special symbol lotteries (the number of reserved data) stored in the RAM 403 is 1 or more, the CPU 401 uses the pre-reading notice effect based on the previous determination information stored in the RAM 403 most recently. Is determined by lottery or the like. If it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the CPU 401 performs a pre-reading notice to be executed by lottery or the like from a number of pre-reading notice effect patterns that satisfy the conditions of the prior determination information (such as the condition of whether or not a big hit). Set the contents of the production. That is, as the pre-reading notice effect, what kind of notice effect is to be performed for each variation effect is set. Note that the pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit over a plurality of notification effects, for example. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect start command set in step S409 of FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S114 is YES, the process proceeds to step S115, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S115, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like according to the notification effect start command received in the process of step S114, and performs notification effect execution processing for starting the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like. Do. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. In the present embodiment, the notification effect execution process is performed, so that a light emission effect is performed by the first decorative object 7a and / or the second decorative object 7b included in the movable accessory 7. This notification effect (light emission effect) will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect stop command set in the process of step S412 in FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S116 is YES, the process proceeds to step S117, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S117, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the notification effect started to be executed in the process of step S115, and finally stops all the decorative symbols that have been variably displayed (confirmed). Stop the display) and inform the effect of the special symbol lottery. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S118, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the gaming state notification command set in the stopping process in step S414 in FIG. 7 or the process in step S624 in FIG. 9 has been received. If the determination in step S118 is yes, the process proceeds to step S119. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  In step S119, the CPU 401 performs an effect state setting process. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to set the notification effect to be executed in the effect state corresponding to the game state indicated by the game state notification command received in step S118. For example, if the gaming state indicated by the gaming state notification command received in step S118 is a short-time probability variation state, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to set the background image of the notification effect to red, and step S118. When the gaming state indicated by the gaming state notification command received in is a normal state, the image sound control unit 500 or the like is instructed to set the background image of the notification effect to blue. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S120.

  In step S120, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the opening command set in the stopping process in step S414 of FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S120 is yes, the process proceeds to step S121. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S121, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to start the opening effect of the big hit game effect. That is, the big hit game effect is started. Here, the opening effect is an effect for notifying the start of the big hit game, and is typically an image effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the big prize opening 23. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round start notification command set in the process of step S608 in FIG. 8 has been received. If the determination in step S122 is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S123, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to start a round effect of the big hit game effect. Here, the round effect is an effect executed during a round game of the big hit game, for example, an effect by an image or the like in which the main character is fighting an enemy character. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round end notification command set in the process of step S617 in FIG. 8 has been received. If the determination in step S124 is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S125, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the round effect of the big hit game effect. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the ending command set in the process of step S620 in FIG. 9 has been received. If the determination in step S126 is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S127, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to start the ending effect of the big hit game effect. That is, the jackpot game effect is ended. Here, the ending effect is an effect of notifying the end of the big hit game, and is typically an effect of displaying the mark of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 1. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect start command set in the process of step S416 in FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S128 is YES, the process proceeds to step S129, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S129, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to start a customer waiting effect. As already described, the customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect in which a video related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the image display unit 6, for example, a predetermined execution executed during the game This is an effect of displaying a part of the effect (for example, reach effect) on the image display unit 6. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S130, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect end command set in the process of step S418 in FIG. 7 has been received. If the determination in step S130 is yes, the process proceeds to step S131. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  In step S131, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the customer waiting effect started in the process of step S129. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

[Characteristic production in this embodiment]
Next, the characteristic effects according to the present embodiment described above using the flowchart will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, when the notification effect is executed, a light emission effect in which the decoration provided on the movable accessory 7 emits light is executed under a predetermined condition. First, with reference to FIG. 13, the ornaments (first ornament 7a and second ornament 7b) provided in the movable accessory 7 will be described.

[Decoration in this embodiment]
FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the movable accessory 7. As shown in (1) of FIG. 13, the movable accessory 7 includes at least a first ornament 7a, a second ornament 7b, a column 7c, and a support shaft 7d.

  The first ornament 7a is a substantially circular ornament, and includes a first effect region 71 on the surface of which a light effect can be performed (the shaded area shown in (2) of FIG. 13). In addition, the first decorative object 7a has a first light emitting area 73 (shown in (1) of FIG. 13) formed in the first effect area 71 in the form of a character (for example, the letter “A”) related to the theme of the gaming machine. (Shaded area). The first light emitting area 73 is formed as a convex portion on the surface of the first effect area 71, so that the player can easily visually recognize the shape of the first light emitting area 73. The first light emitting area 73 is not limited to a convex shape as long as the shape (that is, the area) is visually recognized, or may be a concave shape, or another area within the first effect area 71. It is good also as what is colored differently. In the present embodiment, the first light-emitting area 73 is exemplified by an area formed with the letter “A”. However, the first light-emitting area 73 is not limited to such a character, and is related to the theme of the gaming machine 1. Other characters and figures may be used.

  The second ornament 7b is an ornament formed by being connected to the first ornament 7a, and the shape thereof is removed from a substantially circular shape larger than the first ornament 7a and a part overlapping the first ornament 7a. Formed in a different shape. Therefore, when viewed from the front, the second decorative object 7b is visually recognized so that a part of the substantially circular shape is covered with the first decorative object 7a. Further, the second ornament 7b includes a second effect area 72 (a region of a dot portion shown in (2) of FIG. 13) on the surface of which a light-emitting effect can be executed, and a game is included in the second effect area 72. A second light emitting area 74 (dot area shown in (1) of FIG. 13) in which a figure (for example, a part of fireworks) related to the theme of the machine is formed. The second light emitting area 74 is formed as a concave portion on the surface of the second effect area 72, so that the player can easily visually recognize the shape of the second light emitting area 74. The second light emitting area 74 is not limited to the concave shape as long as the shape (that is, the area) can be visually recognized, or may be a convex shape, or another area within the second effect area 72. It is good also as what is colored differently. In the present embodiment, the second light emitting area 74 is exemplified by a graphic area that forms a part of a firework that diffuses radially around the support shaft 7d. Not limited to this, other characters or figures related to the theme of the gaming machine 1 may be used. Moreover, in this embodiment, the 2nd light emission area | region 74 is formed so that the part may reach the boundary of the 1st decoration 7a and the 2nd decoration 7b.

  The support column 7c is connected to the first ornament 7a and is configured to be rotatable around a support shaft 7d fixed to the game board surface 2. Specifically, the column 7c is rotated based on the operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 according to the content of the effect set by the effect control unit 400 based on an instruction from the lamp control unit 600. The movable accessory 7 operates.

[Light emission pattern of decorations]
Next, a light emission effect by the first decorative object 7a and / or the second decorative object 7b will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 shows an example of the light emission effect by the decoration in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, based on the instruction | indication from the lamp control part 600 according to the production | presentation content set by the production | presentation control part 400, with the operation | movement of the movable accessory 7, or without an operation | movement, the 1st decoration A light emission effect is executed in the first effect area 71 of 7a and / or the second effect area 72 of the second ornament 7b. In this embodiment, five patterns of light emission effects are executed according to the effect contents set by the effect control unit 400. Below, each light emission effect is demonstrated.

[First pattern lighting effect]
As shown in (1) of FIG. 14, in the light emission effect of the first pattern, in the first effect region 71, the light emission effect in which the first light emitting area 73 emits light (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first light emission effect) is executed. Is done. At this time, the light emission effect is not executed in the second effect region 72.

[Light emission effect of second pattern]
As shown in (2) of FIG. 14, in the second pattern light emission effect, the second light emission region 74 emits a light emission effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a second light emission effect) in the second effect area 72. Is done. At this time, no light emission effect is executed in the first effect region 71.

[Third pattern lighting effect]
As shown in FIG. 14 (3), in the light emission effect of the third pattern, the first light emission effect is executed in the first effect region 71 and the second light emission effect is executed in the second effect region 72. The

[Fourth pattern lighting effect]
As shown in (4) of FIG. 14, in the light emission effect of the fourth pattern, the second light emission effect is executed in the second effect region 72. At this time, in the first effect area 71, a light emission effect (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a third light emission effect) in which the third light emission region 75 emits light that is difficult to view when not emitting light is executed. Here, the 3rd light emission area | region 75 is an area | region in the 1st production area 71 which does not overlap with the 1st light emission area | region 73, The structure is hard to be visually recognized at the time of non-light emission. For this reason, the player can hardly visually recognize the shape (presence) of the third light emitting region 75. In the present embodiment, the third light emitting region 75 is shaped in a shape related to the shape of the second light emitting region 74. For example, the third light emitting region 75 is shaped as part of a firework that diffuses radially around the support shaft 7d, and the third light emitting region 75 and the second light emitting region 74 are both in the same light emitting mode (the same light emitting color, By emitting light with the same regular blinking pattern, etc., the fireworks that diffuse radially around the support shaft 7d can be seen integrally across the first effect area 71 and the second effect area 72 Is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, the second light emission effect and the third light emission effect are executed as the same light emission effect. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the third light emitting region 75 is formed so that a part thereof reaches the boundary between the first decorative object 7a and the second decorative object 7b, and is formed so as to reach this boundary. It adjoins a part of 2 light emission area | region 74 across a boundary. For this reason, when the second light emission effect and the third light emission effect are executed, the light emission effect shaped like fireworks is visually recognized as being connected at the boundary, and is recognized as a more integrated effect. As described above, according to the light emission effect of the fourth pattern of the present embodiment, in the first effect region 71, the region that was originally supposed not to emit light (the effect is not performed) (third light emission region 75). Since the light emission effect is performed, it is possible to give an unexpected feeling to the player, and when the second light emission effect and the third light emission effect are viewed as related effects, the effect region (the first effect region 71 and the first effect region). 2) It is possible to realize an effective production that is visually recognized integrally across the production area 72). The structure of the first decorative object 7a that enables such a third light emission effect will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

[Fifth pattern lighting effect]
As shown in (5) of FIG. 14, in the light emission effect of the fifth pattern, the second light emission effect is executed in the second effect region 72. At this time, in the first effect area 71, the first light emission effect and the third light emission effect are executed.

[Example of lighting effect]
Next, an example in which the light emission effects of the first to fifth patterns described above are performed will be described. In the present embodiment, an effect pattern for performing a notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like is provided in advance for each symbol variation time in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol. Here, for example, an effect pattern indicates a structure of an effect such as which reach effect is performed when a reach effect is performed, and which pattern of light effect is performed at which timing when a light effect is performed. is there. When executing the notification effect, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 sets the condition of the setting information included in the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. One effect pattern that satisfies the conditions, the condition of the notification effect execution time, the condition of whether to execute the reach effect, or the like) is determined by lottery or the like. Below, the effect pattern for performing the characteristic light emission effect in this embodiment is demonstrated using FIG.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of an effect pattern associated with the light emission effect of the present embodiment. The effect pattern is preset for each variation time of the special symbol, but here, as an example, it is associated with the short variation time (12 seconds), the medium variation time (30 seconds), and the long variation time (60 seconds). An example of the effect pattern set in the above will be described. In the following description, in order to explain the characteristic light emission effects of the present embodiment, the effect patterns associated with the light emission effects will be described. 6 is also associated with the decorative design variation effect executed in step 6.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the effect pattern is associated with at least the variation time of the special symbol, the type of light emission effect, and the reliability. Here, the reliability indicates the possibility of being a big hit. Specifically, the light emission effect by the effect pattern having a high reliability value is a loss (the setting information included in the notification effect start command). The probability that the probability of being selected when the condition is “losing” is set to be low, and therefore the probability of being a big hit is high when the light emission effect is executed (that is, the reliability is high). On the other hand, since the light emission effect by the effect pattern with a low reliability value is an effect set with a high probability of being selected at the time of losing, the probability of being a big hit is low when the light emission effect is executed (that is, the reliability Lessen). Although not shown in the drawings, each production pattern is preset with which timing of execution of the associated type of light emission production at which timing within the fluctuation time (that is, the start and end). .

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the effect pattern (effect patterns S <b> 1 to S <b> 5) with the variation time “12 seconds”, any one of the first pattern to the fifth pattern is performed. Further, for example, the light emission effect of the fourth pattern (see (4) in FIG. 14) is more than the effect pattern S1 (reliability 5%) in which the light emission effect of the second pattern (see (2) in FIG. 14) is executed. The performance pattern S4 to be executed (reliability 10%) has higher reliability. That is, in the case where the light emission effect taking the shape of “fireworks” is performed, the case where the third light emission effect is accompanied in the first effect region 71 than in the case where the second light emission effect is executed only in the second effect region 72. Is more reliable. Accordingly, by causing the third light-emitting area 75 in the first effect area 71 that was supposed not to emit light to emit light, the player is given an unexpected feeling and extends over the first effect area 71 and the second effect area 72. By performing the “fireworks” light-emitting effect without any sense of incongruity that is visually recognized, it is more likely to win a big hit than when the “fireworks” light-emitting effect is executed only in the second effect area 72. It can make a player expect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in the effect pattern (effect patterns M1 to M7) having a variation time of “30 seconds”, a light emission effect that changes in two stages is executed. For example, when the light emission effect based on the effect pattern M1 is executed, the light emission effect of the first pattern (see (1) of FIG. 14) is first executed, and then the light emission effect of the third pattern (FIG. 14). (Refer to (3)). That is, it changes stepwise so that the light emitting region is expanded. Further, for example, even if the light emission effect changes to the same fifth pattern light emission effect (see (5) in FIG. 14), the effect pattern changes from the second pattern light emission effect (see (2) in FIG. 14). The effect pattern M7 (reliability 30%) that changes from the light emission effect of the fourth pattern (see (4) in FIG. 14) has higher reliability than M5 (reliability 25%). That is, when a light emission effect that changes from a light emission effect shaped like “fireworks” is performed, the third light effect in the first effect region 71 is more than that in the case where the second light emission effect is executed only in the second effect region 72. The reliability is higher when accompanied by a light emission effect. Further, for example, even when the light emission effect changes from the same second pattern, the effect changes to the light emission effect of the fifth pattern rather than the effect pattern M2 (reliability 15%) that changes to the light emission effect of the third pattern. The pattern M5 (25% reliability) has higher reliability. That is, it is suggested that when a surprising light emission effect with the third light emission effect is executed or when the light emission effect changes to a wide light emission region, the possibility of winning a big hit is high.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in the effect pattern (effect patterns L1 to L3) having a variation time of “60 seconds”, a light emission effect that changes in three stages is executed. For example, when the light emission effect based on the effect pattern L1 is executed, the light emission effect of the first pattern (see (1) of FIG. 14) is first executed, and then the light emission effect of the third pattern (FIG. 14). (Refer to (3)), and finally change to the light emission effect of the fifth pattern (see (5) in FIG. 14). Further, for example, even if the light emission effect changes last to the same fifth pattern light emission effect (see (5) in FIG. 14), it passes through the third pattern light emission effect (see (3) in FIG. 14). The effect pattern L3 (reliability 50%) via the light emission effect of the fourth pattern (see (4) in FIG. 14) has higher reliability than the effect pattern L2 (reliability 40%). That is, in the case where a light emission effect is performed via a light emission effect shaped like “fireworks”, the third effect in the first effect region 71 is greater than that in the case where the second light emission effect is executed only in the second effect region 72. The reliability is higher when accompanied by a light emission effect. That is, it is suggested that there is a high probability of winning a big hit when going through an unexpected light emission effect with the third light emission effect.

  Further, as can be seen from FIG. 15, the reliability increases as the stage where the light emission effect changes increases. As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing an effect pattern associated with a plurality of types of light emission effects, it is possible to provide a player with an unexpected feeling of light emission and provide a light emission effect without a sense of discomfort. The possibility of winning a big hit can be suggested by changing the light emission pattern and the light emission area. Thus, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to achieve an effect that attracts the player's interest.

  In addition, although the operation of the movable accessory 7 is not mentioned above, it is preset in each effect pattern described with reference to FIG. 15, and the light emission effect is executed with the operation of the movable accessory 7. It is good. Further, the reliability may be set higher when the light emission effect is executed with the operation of the movable accessory 7 than when the light emission effect is executed without the operation. Further, the reliability may be divided into a plurality of levels according to the light emission color of the light emission effect. The effect pattern described above is merely an example, and is not limited to this as long as the reliability is suggested by the change of the light emission pattern or the light emission region of the light emission effect, and various modifications are possible.

[Structure of the first decorative object 7a]
Next, the structure of the 1st decoration 7a which enables the characteristic light emission effect (especially 3rd light emission effect) of this embodiment using FIG. 16 is demonstrated. FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing the first decorative object 7a. In addition, the upper side in the figure of FIG. 16 shows the side (front side) which a player views in front, and the lower side in the figure shows the opposite side (back side). Moreover, in the structure of the 1st decoration 7a demonstrated below, the description is abbreviate | omitted or simplified about the structure which is not especially relevant when describing this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the first decorative object 7 a is composed of a surface portion 81, a mask member 82, and a partition wall base portion 83 from the front surface to the back surface.

  The surface portion 81 is formed of, for example, a plate-like resin or a ceramic material, and has a light high transmission portion 811 (a portion indicated by white in the surface portion 81) formed of a light-transmitting light-transmitting material. It is formed by a light low transmission portion 812 (a portion indicated by a dot in the surface portion 81) that has been smoked so that the light transmittance is lower than that of the high light transmission portion 811. More specifically, in the high light transmission portion 811, the position and shape of the area occupied by the light emitting portion 811 substantially match the position and shape of the area occupied by the first light emitting region 73 in the first effect area 71. The low light transmission portion 812 is formed as a portion of the surface portion 81 excluding the high light transmission portion 811. Here, as a translucent material having translucency, for example, a transparent acrylic resin can be used. However, any material that transmits light sufficiently may be used even if it is colored. In addition, as a method of smoke processing, for example, a method of applying a paint (for example, a gray paint) for reducing light transmission to one surface of a light-transmitting surface formed of the above-described light-transmitting material, or one surface with sand or the like There is a method of reducing light transmission by forming minute irregularities by polishing, but the light transmittance is lower than that of the high light transmission portion 811 formed of a light transmitting material and light is transmitted. The method is not limited to this as long as it is possible (so-called translucent). As described above, the surface portion 81 is formed of the light high transmittance portion 811 having a high light transmittance and the light low transmittance portion 812 having a low light transmittance. When there is no strong light emission from the back side of 81, the structure on the back side of the low light transmission portion 812 is difficult to visually recognize, that is, the presence of a second non-mask portion 822 of a mask member 82 to be described later can be almost visually recognized. Can not.

  The mask member 82 is formed of a thin plate-like resin film or the like, and has a first non-mask portion 821 (a portion indicated by white in the mask member 82) and a second non-mask portion 822 (dots in the mask member 82) having translucency. And a mask portion 823 having no translucency (a portion indicated by hatching in the mask member 82). More specifically, the first non-mask part 821 is formed so as to be positioned on the back surface (directly below) of the light high transmission part 811, and the second non-mask part 822 and the mask part 823 are formed of the light low transmission part 812. It is formed so as to be located on the back (directly below). That is, the shape of the first non-mask part 821 substantially matches the shape of the light high transmission part 811. Further, the second non-mask portion 822 is formed so that the position and shape of the area occupied by the mask member 82 substantially coincide with the position and shape of the area occupied by the third light emitting region 75 in the first effect area 71. The For this reason, the light transmitted through the second non-mask portion 822 is transmitted through the light low transmission portion 812 immediately above, and the third light emitting region 75 emits light. The mask member 82 is formed of, for example, a transparent film having translucency, and a light-shielding paint is applied to a partial region of the transparent film by applying a light-shielding paint (for example, a black paint). The portion is formed as a mask portion 823, and the remaining portion is formed as a first non-mask portion 821 and a second non-mask portion 822.

  The partition base 83 is formed of a resin or a ceramic material, and is formed by integrally forming a plate-shaped substrate 831 and a first partition 832a and a second partition 832b formed on the substrate 831. The first partition wall 832a and the second partition wall 832b are formed of a light shielding member, and the surface region of the substrate 831 is divided into a first light source region 833 (a portion indicated by hatching in the partition wall base portion 83) and a second light source region 834 (in the partition wall base portion 83). The light between the areas is shielded by dividing the area into dots). Specifically, the first partition wall 832 a is a partition wall formed in a circumferential shape, and a closed region inside thereof is partitioned as a first light source region 833. The second partition wall 832b is a partition wall that is formed to surround the outer edge of the substrate 831 and includes the first partition wall 832a in a closed region inside the second partition wall 832b. A closed region inside the second partition wall 832b and an open region outside the first partition wall 832a are partitioned as a second light source region 834. More specifically, the first light source region 833 is located on the back surface (directly below) of the first non-mask portion 821, and the second light source region 834 is located on the back surface (directly below) of the second non-mask portion 822. In addition, it is partitioned by the first partition wall 832a. Note that since the mask portion 823 does not transmit light, either the first light source region 833 or the second light source region 834 may be disposed on the back surface (directly below) of the mask portion 823. Although not shown, the substrate 831 is provided with a diffusion plate formed on the front side for diffusing light incident from the back side to the front side, and a light guide hole formed on the back side. And a back substrate. By arranging a light source on the back surface of the light guide hole, light from the light source is guided from the light guide hole to the diffusion plate, and the light is guided to the front side by the diffusion plate. A first light source 835 (see FIG. 17) is disposed on the back surface of the first light source region 833, and a second light source 836 (see FIG. 17) is disposed on the back surface of the second light source region 834. Therefore, the first light source region 833 guides light from the first light source 835 to the front side, and the second light source region 834 guides light from the second light source 836 to the front side. The light source is composed of, for example, a white LED, can emit light in R (red), G (green), and B (blue), and can emit light of many colors by controlling the intensity of the emitted color. It becomes possible. The light source emits light with various emission colors and blinking patterns by being turned on and off by a drive signal from the lamp controller 600.

  The above-described surface portion 81 and the partition wall base portion 83 are fixed with screws or the like with the mask member 82 interposed therebetween, whereby the first decorative object 7a is formed. In the above description, the light source is disposed immediately below the partition base 83, but the partition base 83 may include a light source (that is, the first decorative object 7a includes a light source).

  Next, in order to explain the light emission effect in the first decorative object 7a having the above-described structure, a cross-sectional view taken along the line XY shown in FIG. 16 will be described. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XY shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the first light source 835 is disposed in the surface area of the plate-like substrate 831 directly below the first light source region 833 defined by the first partition 832a, and the first partition 832a and the second partition 832a. A second light source 836 is disposed immediately below the second light source region 834 partitioned by the partition wall 832b.

  Here, when the first light source 835 emits light, the first light source region 833 directly above guides the light from the first light source 835 to the front side, and the light from the first light source region 833 in the mask member 82. Reach within the area directly above. Of the region arranged immediately above the first light source region 833, only the region occupied by the first non-mask portion 821 transmits light to the front side. Next, the light transmitted through the first non-mask part 821 reaches the surface part 81. At this time, since the high light transmission portion 811 is disposed immediately above the first non-mask portion 821, this light passes through the high light transmission portion 811. Thus, the player can visually recognize that the high light transmission portion 811 emits light. In this way, the first light source 835 emits light, whereby the first light emitting effect in which the first light emitting region 73 emits light in the first effect region 71 is executed.

  On the other hand, when the second light source 836 emits light, the second light source region 834 immediately above guides the light from the second light source 836 to the front side, and the light is directly above the second light source region 834 in the mask member 82. Reach within the area allocated to. And only the area | region which the 2nd non-mask part 822 occupies among the area | regions distribute | arranged immediately above this 2nd light source area | region 834 transmits light to the front side. Next, the light transmitted through the second non-mask portion 822 reaches the surface portion 81. At this time, since the low light transmission portion 812 is disposed immediately above the second non-mask portion 822, this light is transmitted through the low light transmission portion 812. Thus, the player can visually recognize that the light low transmission portion 812 emits light. As described above, the second light source 836 emits light, whereby the third light emitting effect in which the third light emitting region 75 emits light in the first effect region 71 is executed.

[Integrated performance performed in the first ornament 7a and the second ornament 7b]
Next, referring to FIG. 18, a light emission effect (for example, shown in (4) of FIG. 14) is executed in both the first decorative object 7a and the second decorative object 7b having the above-described structure and is visually recognized. The light emission effect of the fourth pattern) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (1), the second decorative object 7b has a surface portion formed of, for example, a plate-shaped resin or a ceramic material, and is formed of a translucent material having translucency. It is formed by the transmissive part 91 (the part shown in white in (1) of FIG. 18) and the light non-transmissive part (the part shown by the oblique lines in (1) of FIG. 18) made of a light shielding material having a light shielding property. It consists of More specifically, the light transmitting portion 91 is formed such that the position and shape of the area occupied by the light transmitting portion 91 substantially coincide with the position and shape of the area occupied by the second light emitting region 74 in the second effect area 72. The light non-transmissive portion 92 is formed as a portion excluding the light transmissive portion 91 on the surface portion. Further, a plate-like substrate 93 (see (2) in FIG. 18) is provided on the back side of the surface portion. The substrate 93 includes a diffusion plate that diffuses light incident from the back side to the front side, and a back surface. The light source is disposed on the back surface of the light guide hole so that the light from the light source is guided to the front side of the substrate 93.

  FIG. 18B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line X′-Y shown in FIG. The straight line X′-Y is an extension of the straight line XY shown in FIG. As shown in (2) of FIG. 18, a third light source 94 is disposed immediately below the substrate 93. Here, in the present embodiment, the third light source 94 is the same as the second light source 836 arranged immediately below the second light source region 834.

  Here, when the light emission effect of the fourth pattern is executed, both the second light source 836 and the third light source 94 emit light. When the third light source 94 emits light, the light from the third light source 94 is guided to the front side by the substrate 93 immediately above, and the light reaches the surface portion of the second decorative object 7b, and among these, the light transmitting portion. Only the area occupied by 91 transmits light to the front side. Thus, the player can visually recognize that the light transmitting portion 91 emits light. As described above, when the third light source 94 emits light, the second light emitting effect in which the second light emitting region 74 emits light in the second effect region 72 is executed. At this time, as described above, when the second light source 836 emits light, the light from the second light source 836 transmits light to the front side only in the area occupied by the second non-mask portion 822, so that the player It can be visually recognized when the light low transmission part 812 emits light. As shown in (2) of FIG. 18, the light low transmission part 812 and the light transmission part 91 (or the second non-mask part 822 and the light transmission part 91) are arranged adjacent to each other. In the present embodiment, the second light source 836 and the third light source 94 emit light in the same light emission mode. For this reason, the player can visually recognize the light emission of the light low transmission part 812 and the light emission of the light transmission part 91 as an integrated light emission effect. Thus, in this embodiment, the light emission effect in which the second light emission effect in the second effect region 72 and the third light emission effect in the first effect region 71 are visually recognized is executed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the surface portion 81 of the first decorative object 7a has the light low transmission portion 812 and the second non-mask portion 822 on the back surface thereof, so that it does not emit light originally ( A light emission effect (third light emission effect) can be realized in the region (the third light emission region 75) where it is thought that the effect is not performed. For this reason, an unexpected feeling can be given to the player. Further, the low light transmission portion 812 on the surface portion 81 of the first decoration 7a and the light transmission portion 91 on the surface portion of the second decoration 7b are arranged adjacent to each other, so that the player can The third light emitting effect in 75 and the second light emitting effect in the second light emitting region 74 can be viewed as one. For this reason, for example, when the light emission effect of the fourth pattern (see (4) in FIG. 14) is executed, the player can enjoy an integrated effect without any sense of incongruity as well as an unexpected feeling. In this embodiment, a plurality of decorative objects have a plurality of light emitting areas, and a plurality of light emitting patterns are prepared according to which light emitting areas emit light. And the possibility of winning a big hit can be suggested by the change of the light emission pattern and the light emission region. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to realize an effect that can attract the player's interest more.

[Modification]
In the above embodiment, the decorative objects (the first decorative object 7a and the second decorative object 7b) are described as decorative objects provided in the movable accessory 7. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation is not a movable accessory. It may be decorated in the gaming machine 1 as a decoration that is not.

  In the above embodiment, the first effect area 71 and the second effect area 72 are effect areas of different decorations, but may be different effect areas of the same decoration. Further, the first effect area 71 and the second effect area 72 may not be the decoration effect area, and may be the effect area of the image display unit 6, for example.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second light emission effect and the third light emission effect are light emission effects that emit light in the same light emission mode, but these may be integrally viewed as effects related to each other. For example, it is not limited to this. For example, in the above embodiment, the shape of the second light emitting region 74 and the shape of the third light emitting region 75 are taken as shapes that are related to each other, and therefore, the light emitting mode (for example, the same light emitting color) is not necessarily required. , Can be viewed as an integrated production.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when a part of 2nd light emission area | region 74 and a part of 3rd light emission area | region 75 adjoin each other, when both light emission area | regions light-emit, an integrated effect shall be implement | achieved. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as the light-emitting effects executed in both light-emitting areas can be visually recognized as related effects. For example, by taking both light-emitting areas as a figure or the like that recalls an integrated concept, a light-emitting area that physically separates both light-emitting areas can be viewed as an integrated effect.

  In the above embodiment, the shape of the first non-mask portion 821 is substantially the same as the shape of the high light transmission portion 811, but is formed so as to be positioned on the back surface (directly below) of the high light transmission portion 811. However, the shape is not limited to this. For example, the shape of the first non-mask portion 821 may be a shape given by a region smaller than the region of the high light transmission portion 811. In this case, the first non-mask portion 821 and the mask portion 823 are located on the back surface (directly below) of the high light transmission portion 811. For this reason, a light emission effect in which part of the high light transmission portion 811 emits light is realized. .

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the relationship regarding a 1st light emission effect and a 2nd light emission effect was not mentioned, these effects may be an effect relevant to each other. In this case, since the first light emission effect to the third light emission effect are all related effects, a more integrated effect can be realized.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the light emission effect was performed with the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports whether it is a big hit, it is not restricted to this. For example, in a demonstration effect executed to attract the player's interest, a light emission effect may be executed along with the demonstration effect.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2 ... Game board 4 ... Display 5 ... Frame member 6 ... Image display part 7 ... Movable accessory 8 ... Board lamp 20 ... Game area 21 ... 1st start opening 22 ... 2nd start opening 23 ... Grand prize Mouth 24 ... Normal winning port 25 ... Gate 26 ... Discharge port 27 ... Electric tulip 31 ... Handle 32 ... Lever 33 ... Stop button 34 ... Eject button 35 ... Speaker 36 ... Frame lamp 37 ... Production button 38 ... Production key 39 ... Dish 43 ... Lock part 70 ... Decorative design 100 ... Main control part 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CPU
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start port switch 111b ... 2nd start port switch 112 ... Electric tulip opening / closing part 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... Grand prize opening switch 115 ... Grand prize opening / closing part 116 ... Normal prize opening switch 200 ... Launch control part 211 ... Launching device 300 ... payout control unit 311 ... payout drive unit 400 ... production control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... image sound control unit 600 ... lamp control unit 7a ... first decorative object 7b ... second decorative object 7c ... support column 7d ... spindle 71 ... first effect region 72 ... second effect region 73 ... first light emitting region 74 ... 2nd light emission area | region 75 ... 3rd light emission area | region 81 ... surface part 811 ... light high transmission part 812 ... light low transmission part 82 ... mask member 821 ... 1st non-mask part 822 ... 2nd non-mask part 823 ... mask part 83 ... Partition base 831 ... Substrate 832a ... First partition 832b ... Second partition 833 ... First light source region 834 ... Second light source region 835 ... First light source 836 ... Second light source 91 ... Light transmission unit 92 ... Light non-transmission unit 93 ... Substrate 94 ... Third light source

Claims (3)

An effect display unit capable of displaying a light emission effect;
A first light source that emits light when the first light emission effect is performed;
A gaming machine comprising a second light source that emits light when the second light-emitting effect is performed;
The effect display unit
At least, a first light source region that guides light from the first light source to the front side and a second light source region that guides light from the second light source to the front side are partitioned to block light between the regions. A partition base having a light-shielding partition;
A mask member that is laminated on the front surface of the partition wall base and includes a mask part that does not transmit light and a non-mask part that transmits light;
Laminated on the front surface of the mask member, and comprises a light low transmission portion having a low light transmittance and a surface portion comprising a light high transmission portion having a light transmittance higher than that of the light low transmission portion,
The non-mask portion includes a first non-mask portion that is a light emission region of the first light emission effect, and a second non-mask portion that is a light emission region of the second light emission effect,
In the partition base,
The first light source region is disposed on the back surface of the first non-mask portion,
The second light source region is disposed on the back surface of the second non-mask part,
In the surface portion,
The high light transmission portion is disposed on the front surface of the first non-mask portion,
A gaming machine, wherein the low light transmission portion is disposed on a front surface of the second non-mask portion. The shape of the region occupied by the high light transmission portion in the surface portion is substantially the same as the shape of the region occupied by the first non-mask portion in the mask member,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the shape of the region occupied by the low transmission portion is a shape including a region occupied by the second non-mask portion and the mask portion in the mask member. A second effect display unit different from the effect display unit;
The second effect display unit has a light emitting area capable of displaying at least the second light emitting effect,
The effect display unit and the second effect display unit are arranged adjacent to each other,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein an area occupied by the second non-mask part in the mask member is an area adjacent to the light emitting area of the second effect display part.

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