JP5775910B2 - 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 conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, whether or not to execute a special game (whether it is a big hit) based on determination information (random number) acquired by entering a game ball into the starting port It is known that a lottery is performed and various effects suggesting the lottery result are performed on the display screen in accordance with the change display of the special symbol indicating the lottery result.

  As the effect, an effect using a decorative symbol is often performed every time a symbol is variably displayed to notify a lottery result. In addition, when an effect using this decorative design is performed, the effect mode is changed by changing the background image to be continuously displayed from a normal background image to a specific background image (normal mode effect). Change to specific mode production). And execution of this specific mode effect suggests the possibility (reliability) that it is easier to win a big hit than when the normal mode effect is executed (for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

"Pachinko victory guide", Hakuyo Shobo Co., Ltd., issued December 1, 2012, December 1, 2012 issue, page 11 (bottom center), whether you can do a pachinko machine named CR Antonio Inoki "

  As described above, by executing the mode effects such as the normal mode effect and the specific mode effect, the reliability can be continuously suggested to the player. For this reason, the mode effect that continuously suggests the reliability for a predetermined period is one of the important effects that attract the player's interest, and is one effect that affects the value of the gaming machine. For this reason, a mode production that is more novel and attracts the player's interest is desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances described above, and its main purpose is to provide a mode effect that continuously suggests reliability for a predetermined period of time, which is more novel and can attract more players' interest. It is to provide an executable gaming machine.

  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 embodiment is advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquisition means (100) that acquires the determination information when the start condition is satisfied and the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means. Based on the determination result (100) for determining whether or not to play a specific game and the determination result by the determination means, the symbol display means (4) variably displays the symbol and then stops the symbol indicating the determination result Based on the symbol display control means (100) to be displayed and the determination result by the determination means, after the end of the specific game, a disadvantageous state (for example, the normal state shown in (3) of FIG. 5) disadvantageous to the player, The game state control means (100) for controlling the game in any of the advantageous states (for example, the probability variation state shown in (3) of FIG. 5) more advantageous to the player than the disadvantageous state, and the current state is the advantageous state Ah Possibility suggestion effect control means (400, for example) that displays the possibility suggestion effect (for example, the mode effect of mode A shown in (2) of FIG. 20) on the effect display means (6) after the end of a specific game. ) And, depending on whether the game is controlled in an unfavorable state or an advantageous state as a switching condition for switching the possibility suggestion effect to another possibility suggestion effect within a predetermined period after the end of the specific game Based on the first condition or the second condition set by the switching condition setting means (400) for setting the first condition or the second condition that are different from each other, and the first condition or the second condition set by the switching condition setting means, other possibilities are possible. Possibility suggestion (for example, the mode effect in the normal mode shown in (1) of FIG. 20 or the mode effect in mode B shown in (3) of FIG. 20). Out and a switching means (400). Then, when the first condition is set by the switching condition setting unit, the possibility suggesting effect switching unit is configured such that the number of changes that the symbol is changed and stopped after the specific game ends is the first number (for example, When the second condition is set by the first switching means (400) that switches to another possibility suggesting effect by exceeding the guaranteed number of times C2) shown in FIG. 18 and the switching condition setting means, the number of fluctuations is the second number. (For example, the number of guaranteed times C2 shown in FIG. 18 is not switched to another possibility suggesting effect, and after the second number of times is exceeded, switching to another possibility suggesting effect is achieved when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Second switching means (400).

  In addition, when it is determined by the determination means that a specific game is to be performed, as a specific game, a special winning opening opening / closing control means (100) for controlling opening / closing of a special winning opening (23) that allows a prize ball to be paid out when a game ball is won. ) May be further provided. At this time, the specific game includes a first specific game (for example, jackpot D shown in FIG. 5) and a second specific game (for example, jackpot C shown in FIG. 5). When it is determined that one particular game is to be performed, the special prize opening opening / closing control means controls opening / closing of the special prize opening with a predetermined opening / closing pattern (for example, 4R opening / closing pattern), and the gaming state control means If the game is controlled in a disadvantageous state after the end of the specific game, and the determination means determines that the second specific game is to be performed, the special prize opening opening / closing control means has the same opening / closing pattern as the predetermined opening / closing pattern. (4R open / close pattern) controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening, and the game state control means controls the game in an advantageous state after the second specific game is finished.

  In addition, as a reference table for determining the symbol variation time for variably displaying symbols, a normal variation time table (for example, the non-short-time normal variation table set shown in (1) of FIG. 10) and the normal variation time table are used. A storage means (102) for storing a special fluctuation time table (for example, the non-time / short time special fluctuation table set shown in (2) of FIG. 10) in which a long symbol fluctuation time is easily determined, and a determination result by the determination means Further, it may further comprise a fluctuation time determining means (100) for determining the symbol fluctuation time with reference to the normal fluctuation time table or the special fluctuation time table stored in the storage means. At this time, when the second condition is set by the switching condition setting unit, the variation time determination unit reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, the long variation number C1 shown in FIG. 18) after at least the number of variations exceeds the second number. The symbol variation time is determined with reference to the special variation time table, and the second switching means starts the symbol variation time for a predetermined time until the predetermined number of times after the number of variations exceeds the second number of times. When it is determined to be longer than (for example, 8 seconds), it is switched to another possibility suggesting effect.

  In order to determine whether or not to perform a switching suggestion effect (for example, a mode transition effect) that indicates a possibility that the possibility suggestion effect is switched to another possibility suggestion effect within a predetermined period after the end of a specific game. The lottery means (400) for executing the lottery and the switching suggestion effect control means (400 for displaying the switching suggestion effect on the effect display means when it is determined to execute the switching suggestion effect based on the lottery by the lottery means. ) May be further provided. At this time, when the first condition is set by the switching condition setting means, the lottery means is determined to perform the switching suggestion effect on condition that the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number of times less than the first number. When the second condition is set by the switching condition setting means, the ratio of the lottery determined to perform the switching suggestion effect is improved on the condition that the number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number of times less than the second number. .

  Further, the switching condition setting means may set the first condition when controlled in the disadvantaged state by the gaming state control means, and set the second condition when controlled in the advantageous state by the gaming state control means. Good. At this time, the first switching means indicates that the possibility suggesting effect (mode effect of mode A shown in (2) of FIG. 20) is less likely to be in an advantageous state than the possibility suggesting effect. Switching to the possibility suggesting effect (the mode effect in the normal mode shown in (1) of FIG. 20), the second switching means changes the possibility suggesting effect (the mode effect of the mode A shown in (2) of FIG. 20) It switches to another possibility suggestion effect (mode effect of mode B shown in (3) of FIG. 20) indicating that there is a higher possibility of being in an advantageous state than the possibility suggestion effect.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can perform the mode effect which suggests the reliability continuously for a predetermined period which can attract a player's interest more innovatively can be provided.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 4 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The figure for demonstrating an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery which concerns on this embodiment 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 variation pattern selection process in step S408 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the fluctuation | variation table set concerning this embodiment. 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. An example of a detailed flowchart showing the notification effect execution process in step S115 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing the notification effect execution process in step S115 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of the guaranteed frequency C1 and the frequency switching frequency C2 which concern on this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the low frequency table and high frequency table which concern on this embodiment The figure for demonstrating an example of the mode production which concerns on this embodiment The figure for demonstrating an example of the mode transition after jackpot D which concerns on this embodiment in time series The figure for demonstrating an example of the mode transition after jackpot C which concerns on this embodiment in time series The figure for demonstrating an example of the mode effect after the big hit D which concerns on this embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the mode effect after the big hit C which concerns on this embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the game area 20, a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the falling direction of the game ball are arranged. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, 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 eight winning 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 control unit 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 8 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.

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

[Outline of gaming state in this embodiment]
Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes at least a normal state (also referred to as a low probability state), a probability change state (also referred to as a high probability state), an electric support state, a time reduction 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 (for example, 1/350: high probability is 1/50), and the electric tulip 27 is opened. It is a gaming state that is set to be difficult to enter a 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 (for example, 1/50: the low probability is 1/350). 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 short time state is a gaming state in which the execution interval of the special symbol lottery is shortened. In the present embodiment, the electric support state and the short time state are controlled simultaneously, and the electric support state and the short time state are collectively referred to as a short time state hereinafter. At this time, in the short state, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second starting port 22, and therefore, a lot of special symbol lotteries can be executed in a short time with almost no decrease in the game ball. For this reason, the short time state is a game state advantageous to the player. 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. In the following description, the probability variation state and the time-short state are referred to as probability variation / time-short state, and the probability variation state and not the time-short state is referred to as probability variation / non-time-short state (or latent state).

[Outline of the jackpot game in this embodiment]
Next, the outline of the jackpot game of the special symbol lottery in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery according to the present embodiment. (1) in FIG. 5 shows the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21, and (2) in FIG. 5 shows the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22. The breakdown of jackpot is shown. As shown in (1) of FIG. 5, the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21 is that the winning probability of the jackpot A is 50% and the winning probability of the jackpot B is 25%. Yes, the winning probability for jackpot C is 5%, and the winning probability for jackpot D is 20%. Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (2), the jackpot breakdown of the special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22 is that the winning probability of the jackpot E is 75% and the winning probability of the jackpot F is 5%. The winning probability of big hit G is 20%. Below, with reference to (3) of FIG. 5, the big hit game at the time of winning each big hit AG is demonstrated.

  When the jackpot game that is executed when winning the jackpot A is started, after a predetermined opening time has elapsed, the big winning opening 23 is changed from the closed state to the open state (hereinafter simply referred to as “R”) Is started). In 1R, when eight game balls are won in the big winning opening 23 or when the opening time is 29.5 seconds, the big winning opening 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state, and 1R is ended. Thereafter, after an interval period (for example, 2 seconds) between rounds is provided, the grand prize opening 23 is opened and closed in the same manner as 1R, and 2R ends. Thereafter, in the same manner, a total of 12 rounds are executed by opening and closing the special winning opening 23 with an interval period interposed therebetween. Then, when the predetermined ending time has elapsed, the big hit game ends. Therefore, the player can obtain a total of about 1200 prize balls during the jackpot game. Thereafter, the gaming state is controlled to the probable change / shortening state from the end of the big hit game until the next special symbol lottery is won (more specifically, until the special symbol lottery is executed 9999 times).

  When a big hit game executed when winning one of the big hits B to D is started, a total of four rounds are executed by opening and closing the big prize opening 23 with an interval period after a predetermined opening time has elapsed. . Then, when the predetermined ending time has elapsed, the big hit game ends. Therefore, the player can obtain a total of about 400 prize balls during the jackpot game. The subsequent gaming state differs depending on which of the big hits B to D is won. Specifically, when winning the big hit B, the game state is controlled to the probabilistic / short-time state from the end of the big hit game until the next special symbol lottery is won, and when the big hit C is won. The game state is controlled to a probable change / non-short-time state (latent state) from the end of the big hit game until the next special symbol lottery is won, and if the big hit D is won, the big hit game ends. After that, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state.

  When the big hit game executed when the big hit E is won, a total of 16 rounds are executed by opening and closing the big prize opening 23 with an interval period after a predetermined opening time. Then, when the predetermined ending time has elapsed, the big hit game ends. Therefore, the player can obtain a total of about 1600 prize balls during this jackpot game. After that, the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation / shortening state from the end of the big hit game until the next special symbol lottery is won.

  When the big hit game that is executed when the big win F or G is won, the special winning opening 23 is changed from the closed state to the open state after a predetermined opening time, and an extremely short time (for example, 0.1 second) elapses. Then, the round in which the special winning opening 23 is changed from the open state to the closed state is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, four times) with the interval period interposed therebetween. Then, when the predetermined ending time has elapsed, the big hit game ends. That is, during the jackpot game, the big prize opening 23 is opened only momentarily, so that the game ball rarely enters the big prize opening 23, and the player substantially does not enter during the big hit game. You cannot get a prize ball. The subsequent gaming state differs depending on whether the winning game F or G is won. Specifically, when the big hit F is won, the game state is controlled to a probable / non-short-time state (latent state) from the end of the big hit game until the next special symbol lottery is won. In the case of winning, the gaming state is controlled to the normal state after the big hit game is finished.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, but the jackpot C and jackpot D both have about 400 prize balls that can be acquired during the jackpot, and after the jackpot game, Since both are controlled in a non-short-time state (number of time-shortening times 0), the player, in appearance, is whether the game state after the big hit game is controlled in a probabilistic state (that is, whether the big hit C is won), or I do not know whether it is controlled in the normal state (that is, whether or not the big hit D was won). The difference between the probabilistic state and the normal state is a big difference related to the game profit for the player, and therefore, the production suggesting the game state is an important concern. Similarly, the big hit F and the big hit G both have about 0 winning balls that can be acquired during the big hit, and after the big hit game, both are controlled in a non-time-short state (number of time reductions 0). In terms of appearance, whether the game state after the big hit game is controlled in a probable change state (that is, whether the big hit F is won) or is controlled in the normal state (ie, the big hit G is won) I do not know) In other words, when a special symbol lottery is won by winning a game ball to the first starting port 21 (big hit), the player cannot determine whether the big hit C or the big hit D has been won. 2 When a special symbol lottery is won (big hit) by winning a game ball at the starting port 22, the player cannot determine whether the big hit F or the big hit G has been won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when winning is made in the case where these determinations cannot be made, which win is won (that is, whether the current gaming state after these winnings is a probable state or a normal state) ) A characteristic mode effect that suggests) is executed. Details of this mode effect will be described later. In the following description, a mode effect that is executed when winning big hit C or big hit D will be described as an example. However, the mode effect executed when winning big hit F or big hit G may be applied in the same manner. it can. Also, in the following, in relation to the gaming state controlled after the big hit game is finished, the big hit C is referred to as a latent hit, the big hit D is referred to as a normal hit, and the unrecognizable big hit C or the big hit D is referred to as Sometimes called a big hit.

  Next, a processing flow executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 that realizes the “characteristic operation according to the present embodiment” that will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 20 to 24.

[Main operation of main control unit]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. Hereinafter, a timer interrupt process performed in the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 6 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 6 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 the type of jackpot (the type of jackpot shown in FIG. 5) when the 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 variation pattern random number are used in the process of step S408 in FIG. 8 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 process 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, 349 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 short time 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 short time state, it is increased to a high probability (10/10).

  Next, in step S6, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing in step S4 (when 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 in detail later with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12.

  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 to open the electric tulip 27 for a very short period (once for 0.10 seconds) in a normal state, and controls to open the electric tulip 27 for a long period (three times for 2.00 seconds) in a short time state. . In addition, when the electric tulip 27 is controlled to be in the open state, a game ball can be won at the second start port 22, and when the game ball wins at the second start port 22, a second special symbol lottery is performed. Will be.

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

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

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 7 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. 6 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. Note that each time the value of the holding number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is subtracted by 1 in the process of step S406 in FIG. Deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the number of holdings U1 of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the process of the last three steps S204 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

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

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

  In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not 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 S208, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax2 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the number of second special symbol lotteries held from the ROM 102, and the upper limit U2 of the second special symbol lottery 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. Note that each time the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S404 of FIG. Deleted one by one. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the processing of the last three steps S210 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S211.

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

  In step S <b> 212, the CPU 101 sets a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by 1 in the RAM 103. Here, the second pending number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S211. It should be noted that the second reserved number increase command including this pre-determination information is output by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 6, so that the lottery result for the second special symbol lottery is the symbol in the second special symbol lottery. The main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 before the change starts. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

[Special symbol processing]
FIG. 8 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. The special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 6 will be described below 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. 6, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S <b> 402, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol change display is being performed by the first special symbol display 4 a or the second special symbol display 4 b. 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 that time, the CPU 101 reads out and deletes from the RAM 103 the earliest storage time among the random number sets acquired and stored in step S <b> 210 of FIG. 7 stored in the RAM 103. 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 this time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 and stored in the step S204 in 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 (for example, big hit A or big hit B shown in FIG. 5) 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. Further, the CPU 101 sets the value of the long fluctuation count C1 in the RAM 103 according to the type of jackpot. Specifically, when the big hit A or big hit B is won, 0 is set as the long fluctuation number C1, and when the big hit C is won, the long fluctuation number C1 is set, for example, 9999. When the big hit D is won, for example, 40 is set as the long fluctuation count C1 and stored in the RAM 103. Here, the long fluctuation count C1 indicates the number of times a non-time / short-time special fluctuation table set (see (2) in FIG. 10) to be described later is referred to, and 0 is set as an initial value when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. The Further, when the big hit type is the target big hit (big hit C or big hit D) that cannot be identified, the CPU 101 turns on the special flag and stores it in the RAM 103. Here, the special flag is a flag indicating that the above-mentioned non-time / short-time special variation table set is referred to when the flag is ON. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S408.

  In step S408, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a special symbol variation time. Hereinafter, the variation pattern selection process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S408 of FIG.

[Variation pattern selection processing]

  In step S4081 of FIG. 9, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state of the gaming machine 1 is a short-time state based on information stored in the RAM 103 (typically, information based on a flag). If the determination in step S4081 is YES, the process proceeds to step S4088, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S4082.

  In step S4082, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special flag stored in the RAM 103 is ON. If the determination in step S4082 is YES, the process moves to step S4083, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to step S4086.

  In step S4083, the CPU 101 adds “1” to the value of the main rotation speed Cm and updates it. Here, the main rotational speed Cm is stored in the RAM 103, and when the special flag is ON (that is, after the big hit game of the target big hit), the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates and is stopped and displayed (that is, the rotational speed). ). When the gaming machine 1 is turned on, an initial value 0 is set as the main rotational speed Cm. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4084.

  In step S4084, the CPU 101 refers to the long fluctuation count C1 stored in the RAM 103 to determine whether or not the value of the main rotation speed Cm is equal to or less than the long fluctuation count C1. If the determination in step S4084 is YES, the process proceeds to step S4087, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S4085.

  In step S4085, the CPU 101 resets and updates the values of the main rotation speed Cm and the long fluctuation count C1 stored in the RAM 103 to “0”, and updates the special flag to OFF. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4086.

  In step S4086, the CPU 101 sets a non-short-time normal fluctuation table set (see (1) in FIG. 10) as a fluctuation table set to be referred to when selecting a fluctuation pattern. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4089.

  In step S 4087, the CPU 101 sets a non-short-time special variation table set (see (2) in FIG. 10) as a variation table set to be referred to when selecting a variation pattern. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4089.

  In step S4088, the CPU 101 sets a short time variation table set as a variation table set to be referred to when selecting a variation pattern. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S4089.

  In step S4089, the CPU 101 selects a variation pattern (variation time of special symbol) based on the set variation table set. Specifically, the CPU 101 reads out the reach random number obtained together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S407 of FIG. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a reach effect is to be performed. Then, when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the big hit determination process in step S407 and it is determined that the reach effect is to be performed, the variation time is selected from the variation table for reach with the reach variation table set. To do. Further, when it is determined that the big hit determination process in step S407 is not a big hit (losing) and it is determined that the reach effect is to be performed, from among the set table set, the variation table for lost with reach is set. Select variable time. In addition, when it is determined that the big hit determination process of step S407 is not a big hit (losing) and it is determined that the reach effect is not performed, among the set table sets, the change table for the lossless reach change is set. Select the change time from. Information on the variation pattern (variation time) determined as described above and information indicating whether or not to execute the reach effect are set in the RAM 103 as setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S409 in FIG.

  As described above, when the type of big hit is the target big hit (big hit C or big hit D) (when the special flag is ON), the number of times that the special symbol fluctuates and stops display after the big hit ends (the number of revolutions) ) Is set until the long fluctuation count C1 is reached, and when it exceeds the long fluctuation count C1, the non-temporal normal fluctuation table set is set.

  Next, the non-time / temporal normal fluctuation table set, the non-time / temporal special fluctuation table set, and the time / temporal fluctuation table set will be described with reference to FIG. These fluctuation table sets are table sets used to determine the special symbol fluctuation time for each special symbol lottery, which is the time from when the special symbol is variably displayed on the display unit 4 until it is stopped and displayed. Yes, stored in ROM 102. This variation time is synchronized with the execution time of the notification effect, and is the same time as the execution time of the notification effect.

  First, the non-short-time normal fluctuation table set will be described with reference to (1) of FIG. As shown in (1) of FIG. 10, the non-time reduction normal fluctuation table set is composed of a fluctuation time table for reach with reach, a fluctuation time table for loss with reach, and a fluctuation time table for loss without reach. . In the present embodiment, a reach effect is always executed in the case of a win, and therefore no reach reach variation time table is prepared.

  The variable time table with reach that constitutes the normal variable table set for non-short-time operation consists of variable times of “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds”, and wins a special symbol lottery (big hit) It is a table used when notifying that a big hit has been made after executing the reach effect in the notification effect. Then, by referring to the reach variation time table with reach, any one of “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds” is determined as the variation time. This determination was assigned to the fluctuation pattern random number acquired in the process of step S204 or S210 of FIG. 7 and “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds” of the jackpot fluctuation time table. This is done by collating with a predetermined random value. By this collation, the rate at which the variation time “30 seconds” is determined is set to 10%, the rate at which the variation time “60 seconds” is determined is set to 30%, and the variation time “90 seconds” is determined. The percentage to be set is set to 60%.

  The variable time table for reach loss that constitutes the normal variable table set for non-short-time operation is composed of variable times of “12 seconds”, “30 seconds”, “60 seconds” and “90 seconds”, and is lost in the special symbol lottery. The table is used when notifying that the player has lost after performing the reach effect in the notification effect. Then, by referring to the reachable loss variation time table, any one of “12 seconds”, “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, and “90 seconds” is determined as the variation time. This determination is made by using the fluctuation pattern random number acquired in the process of step S204 or S210 in FIG. 7 and “12 seconds”, “30 seconds”, “60 seconds”, “90 seconds” of this jackpot fluctuation time table. This is performed by collating with a predetermined random value assigned to each. By this collation, the rate at which the variation time “12 seconds” is determined is set to 40%, the rate at which the variation time “30 seconds” is determined is set to 30%, and the variation time “60 seconds” is determined. The rate at which the variation time “90 seconds” is determined is set at 10%.

  The non-reach lost time variation table that makes up the non-time / short-time normal variation table set is composed of variation times of “3 seconds”, “4 seconds”, “6 seconds”, and “8 seconds”. It is a table used when notifying (losing) and informing that the player has lost without performing the reach effect in the notification effect. Then, by referring to the change time table for losing without reach, any one of “3 seconds”, “4 seconds”, “6 seconds”, and “8 seconds” is determined as the change time. Specifically, when the sum of the number of first and second special symbol lotteries held is 0 or 1, “8 seconds” is determined as the variation time, and when this sum is 2, “6 seconds” is the pattern variation. When the total is 3, “4 seconds” is determined as the variation time. When this total is 4 or more, “3 seconds” is determined as the variation time.

  Next, the non-time / temporal special variation table set will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in (2) of FIG. 10, the non-short-time special variation table set includes a variation time table for reach, a variation time table for reach with reach, and a variation time table for loss without reach. .

  The variable time table with reach that constitutes the non-short-time special variation table set and the variable time table with reach that has the reach, respectively, and the variable time table with reach that constitutes the non-temporal normal variation table set, Since it is the same as the reach fluctuation time table, the description thereof is omitted.

  The non-reach lost time variable time table that makes up the non-short-time special variable table set is composed of variable times of “4 seconds”, “6 seconds”, “8 seconds”, and “10 seconds”. It is a table used when notifying (losing) and informing that the player has lost without performing the reach effect in the notification effect. Then, by referring to the fluctuation time table for losing without reach, any one of “4 seconds”, “6 seconds”, “8 seconds”, and “10 seconds” is determined as the fluctuation time. Specifically, when the total number of the pending numbers of the first and second special symbol lotteries is 0 or 1, “10 seconds” is determined as the variable time, and when this total is 2, “8 seconds” is the variable time. When the total is 3, “6 seconds” is determined as the variation time. When this total is 4 or more, “4 seconds” is determined as the variation time.

  Therefore, when the non-time / temporal special variation table set is compared with the non-time / temporal normal variation table set, the non-time / temporal special variation table set is referred to for the non-time / temporal special variation table set in the case of loss without reach. It is easier to select a longer variation time than is referred to. Specifically, when the non-time / short-time normal fluctuation table set is referred to, the long fluctuation time longer than a specific time (for example, 8 seconds) is selected because the number of holdings is 0 or 0 when the reach is lost. 1 or when there is a reach, but when the non-short-time special variation table set is referenced, the long variation time is selected when the number of holds is 0 to 2 when there is no reach loss. Or when there is a reach. The presence / absence of reach is determined under the same conditions regardless of the table set. Therefore, when the non-time / short-time special variation table set in which the long variation time is selected even when the number of holds is 2, is referred. However, it is easier to select the long fluctuation time than when the non-time / short time normal fluctuation table set is referred to. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the special flag is ON (that is, after the target big hit game after the target big hit game until the rotation speed reaches the long fluctuation number C1), the reference variation table set is different. By doing so, it becomes easy to select the variation pattern of the long variation time. In other embodiments, when the special flag is ON, the change table set to be referred to may not be changed, and the ratio determined as having reach may be increased. Even in this case, when the reach is present, the longer variation time is selected than when the reach is not performed. As a result, when the special flag is ON, the long variation time may be easily selected. it can.

  Next, the time reduction variation table set will be described with reference to (3) of FIG. As shown in (3) of FIG. 10, the short-time variation table set includes a reach variation time table with reach, a loss variation time table with reach, and a loss variation time table without reach.

  The fluctuation time table with reach that constitutes the short-time fluctuation table set and the fluctuation time table with loss with reach, respectively, and the fluctuation time table with reach that constitutes the non-short-time normal fluctuation table set, respectively, and with reach Since this is the same as the loss variation time table, the description thereof is omitted.

  The fluctuation time table for unreachable loss that constitutes the hourly fluctuation table set is composed of fluctuation times of “1 second”, “1.5 seconds”, “3 seconds”, and “8 seconds”. It is a table used when notifying (losing) and informing that the player has lost without performing the reach effect in the notification effect. Then, by referring to the unreachable loss variation time table, “1 second”, “1.5 seconds”, “3 seconds”, or “8 seconds” is determined as the variation time. Specifically, when the total number of the first and second special symbol lottery holdings is 0 or 1, “8 seconds” is determined as the variable time, and when this total is 2, “3 seconds” is the variable time. When the total is 3, “1.5 seconds” is determined as the variation time, and when the total is 4 or more, “1 second” is determined as the variation time.

  Therefore, comparing the time-varying table set with the non-time-time normal table set, in the case of loss without reach, the time-table table table is referred to when the time-varying table set is referenced. Rather, it is easier to select a short variation time. For this reason, the execution interval of the special symbol lottery is shortened in the short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time table with reach that constitutes the hourly variation table set is the same as the variation time table with reach that constitutes the non-time variation normal variation table set. It is not limited to. For example, in the fluctuation time table with reach that constitutes the normal time table set for time reduction, the ratio of selecting a short fluctuation time (for example, 30 seconds) may be improved. In this way, when the time is short, it is possible to improve the ratio of being a big hit immediately in a short fluctuation time, and it is possible to give the player the impression that the execution interval of the special symbol lottery is short.

  In the above description, the variation referred to in the determination is based on the variation time determined based on the winning at the first starting port 21 and the variation time determined based on the winning at the second starting port 22. Although the table sets are not distinguished, different variable table sets may be referred to depending on which winning is based.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, when the target big hit (big hit C or big hit D) is won, the special flag remains until the number of revolutions after the big hit reaches the long fluctuation count C1. As a result, when the target big hit is won, the long fluctuation time is more easily set than when the other big hit is won. .

  Returning to FIG. 8, in step S409, the CPU 101 generates a notification effect start command including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process of step S407 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process of step S408. Set 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 processing in step S408 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in step S410. If the determination in step S411 is YES, the process proceeds to step S412. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 412, the CPU 101 sets a notification effect stop command 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, when 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 the big hit game (the big hit game 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. 6, 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, It is also possible to set a gaming state notification command indicating the gaming state after switching in the RAM 103 by switching the opening setting of the electric tulip 27). This gaming state notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 6, and it is possible to switch the effect (for example, switching from the effect mode in the short time state to the effect mode in the normal state for a specified number of times). Become. Thereafter, the processing proceeds 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. 6, 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 (ordinary 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. 6, and the customer waiting effect is ended. Thereafter, the processing proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
11 and 12 are an example of a detailed flowchart of the special winning a prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 6 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 moves to step S604. If the determination is NO, the opening effect has not ended, and the process moves to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S <b> 604, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax 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: “16” 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. 6, 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 during the jackpot game set in the process of step S604 has elapsed from the time when the big prize opening 23 is closed at the end of the previous round during 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. 12, 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. If the 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 8 (Cmax), or 29.5 seconds have passed without winning 8 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. 6, 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. 12, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S619 in FIG. 12, 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, in the RAM 103, an ending command that instructs the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) in FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S621.

  In step S621, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S604 in FIG. 11 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 jackpot (hit symbol) of this time (that is, the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery and the electric tulip 27). Switch open settings). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S624, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, a gaming status notification command indicating a type of the jackpot that has been completed (a jackpot symbol) and a gaming state that is switched after the jackpot according to the jackpot symbol. This gaming state notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 in FIG. 6, and the effect can be switched (for example, mode effect in mode A described later). Thereafter, the processing proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Production control processing by production control unit]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 13, the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 is demonstrated. The production control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 13 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that the processing performed by the effect control unit 400 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 13 and the subsequent steps is executed based on a program stored in the ROM 402.

  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. 6, 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]
14 and 15 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. Hereinafter, the command reception process in step S11 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  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. 7). (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. 8 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. This notification effect execution process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect stop command set in the process of step S412 in FIG. 8 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. 8 or the process in step S624 in FIG. 12 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 sets the gaming state indicated by the gaming state notification command received in step S118 in the RAM 403, and sets the notification effect to be executed in the rendering state corresponding to the gaming state. For example, the CPU 401 sets, in the RAM 403, the completed jackpot jackpot symbol included in the received gaming state notification command and the gaming state to be switched after the jackpot according to the jackpot symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  In step S120, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the opening command set in the stopping process in step S414 of FIG. 8 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. Further, 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. 11 has been received. If the determination in step S122 is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S123, the CPU 401 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. Further, 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. 11 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. 12 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. 8 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 S <b> 130, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect end command set in the process of step S <b> 418 in FIG. 8 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.

[Notification effect execution processing]
FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the notification effect execution process in step S115 of FIG. Below, with reference to FIG. 16, the notification effect execution process of step S115 of FIG. 14 is demonstrated.

  First, in step S701, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the target big hit (big hit C or big hit D) is immediately after the big hit game. That is, the CPU 401 determines whether or not it is immediately after the game state controlled after the end of the target big hit game is set by the process of step S119. If the determination in step S701 is YES, the process proceeds to step S702, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S <b> 702, the CPU 401 sets the guaranteed number of times C <b> 2 and the frequency switching number C <b> 3 based on the target big hit type (big hit C or big hit D) set in the RAM 403 in step S <b> 119. Here, the guaranteed number of times C2 indicates the number of rotations in which the mode effect of mode A (see (2) in FIG. 20 described later) is always executed after the end of the big hit, and the frequency switching number of times C3 indicates the number of times after the end of the big hit. When the number of rotations exceeds this number, the execution frequency of the mode transition effect that suggests the possibility of mode transition from mode A described later is improved. In the present embodiment, the jackpot D is internally provided with a plurality of jackpot symbols. Specifically, three jackpot symbols from first to third are prepared, and the jackpot C Has one big hit symbol.

  Here, the guaranteed number of times C1 and the frequency switching number of times C2 set by the CPU 401 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. By the way, as described above, when the big hit C (per latent) is won, for example, 9999 times (until next time) are set in the RAM 103 as the long fluctuation count C1, and the big hit D (normal hit) is won. In this case, for example, 40 times is set in the RAM 103 as the long fluctuation count C1. The guaranteed number of times C2 is set as the number of times of the long fluctuation number C1 or less, and the frequency switching number of times C3 is set as the number of times of the guaranteed number of times C2 or less. Specifically, when the gaming state (normal state) based on the winning of the big hit D is set in step S119, the big hit D further depends on one of the first hit symbol to the third hit symbol. The guarantee count C2 and the frequency switching count C3 are determined. For example, in the case of the first winning symbol, the guaranteed number of times C2 is set to 20 times, the frequency switching number of times C3 is set to 10 times, and in the case of the second winning symbol, the guaranteed number of times C2 is set to 25 times. When the frequency switching number C3 is set to 15 and the symbol is the third per symbol, the guaranteed number of times C2 is set to 30 times, and the frequency switching number C3 is set to 20 times. On the other hand, when the gaming state (latent state) based on the winning of the big hit C is set, the guaranteed number of times C2 is set to 40 times, and the frequency switching number of times C3 is set to 20 times. By setting in this way, in a situation where the variation pattern of the long variation time is easily selected (within the rotation speed C1), the guaranteed number of times (the number of rotations C2) always stays in the mode A, but within the guaranteed number of times. However, when the frequency switching frequency has elapsed, the frequency of the mode transition effect is increased (that is, the frequency of the mode transition is increased). In addition, a larger value is set as the guaranteed number of times C2 when the big hit C (per latent) is won than when the big hit D (normal hit) is won. That is, it is suggested that the possibility of being in the latent state is higher by staying in the mode A for longer than the normal hit. Then, the CPU 401 stores the guaranteed number of times C2 and the frequency switching number of times C3 set according to the type of target big hit in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S703. In FIG. 18, the guaranteed number of times C2 and the frequency switching number C3 are illustrated as being uniquely determined according to each big hit. However, for each big hit, the predetermined guaranteed number of times C2 and the frequency switching number are set. One combination may be determined by lottery from a plurality of combinations of the number of times C3.

  In step S703, the CPU 401 sets the mode variable to a value indicating mode A. Here, the mode variable is a variable stored in the RAM 403 and is associated with a mode effect described later with reference to FIG. Specifically, when the mode variable is a value indicating the normal mode, the mode effect in the normal mode is executed (see (1) in FIG. 20), and when the mode variable is a variable indicating the mode A. The mode effect of mode A is executed (see (2) of FIG. 20), and the mode effect of mode B is executed when the mode variable is a variable indicating mode B (see (3) of FIG. 20). ). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S704. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, the mode effect in the present embodiment suggests the possibility of a game state advantageous to the player, but the possibility is the normal mode, mode A, and mode B. It becomes higher in order. For this reason, in the following, shifting from mode A to normal mode is sometimes referred to as mode down, and shifting from mode A to mode B is sometimes referred to as mode up.

  In step S704, the CPU 401 resets the value of the sub rotation number Cs stored in the RAM 403 to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S705. Here, the sub rotation number Cs indicates the rotation number after the big hit game for the target big hit, and is reset every time the big hit game for the target big hit is executed.

  In step S <b> 705, the CPU 401 updates the value of the sub rotation number Cs stored in the RAM 403 by adding “1”. That is, by this process, every time the notification effect execution process is executed, the sub rotation number Cs is updated by adding “1”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S706, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the mode variable stored in the RAM 403 is a value indicating mode A. If the determination in step S706 is YES, the process proceeds to step S708, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S707, the CPU 401 selects an effect pattern according to the current mode and the variation time, and executes a notification effect. For example, when the current mode variable is a value indicating mode B, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to display a background image indicating mode B as a background image BI described later. When the mode effect (see (3) in FIG. 20 described later) is executed, and the current mode variable is a value indicating the normal mode, a normal image that displays the normal mode is displayed as a background image BI described later. The mode effect of the mode (see (1) of FIG. 20 described later) is executed. In addition, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to execute a decoration design change effect or a reach effect according to the change time with this mode effect. Specifically, the conditions of the setting information included in the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. 14 (a condition for whether or not the big hit, a condition for the notification effect execution time, a condition for whether or not to execute the reach effect, etc.) An effect pattern to be executed by lottery or the like is determined from a large number of effect patterns of notification effects satisfying the above), and decorative pattern variation display, reach effect, and the like are executed based on the effect pattern. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Then, the notification effect execution process ends.

  In step S <b> 708, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the target big hit type stored in the RAM 403 is the big hit D (normal hit). If the determination in step S708 is YES, the process proceeds to step S709, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S712.

  In step S <b> 709, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the sub rotation number Cs matches a value obtained by adding “1” to the guaranteed number of times C <b> 2 stored in the RAM 403. That is, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the number of revolutions after the target big hit game has ended exceeds the guaranteed number of times C2. If the determination in step S709 is YES, the process proceeds to step S710, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S719 in FIG.

  In step S710, the CPU 401 executes a mode transition effect (mode down effect) for shifting (switching) the mode effect from the mode A to the mode effect in the normal mode. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes the setting information conditions (the condition of whether or not the big hit, the condition of the notification effect execution time, and the reach effect are included) included in the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. The effect pattern to be executed by lottery or the like is determined from a number of effect patterns of the mode down effect satisfying the above condition, etc.), and based on the effect pattern, the image sound control unit 500 or the like is instructed to display the decorative pattern variation display. The accompanying mode-down effect (see (6) to (8) of FIG. 23 described later) is executed. In step S710, if the condition of the setting information indicates a big hit, an effect pattern for the big hit mode down effect is selected. However, as an effect pattern for the big hit mode down effect, the mode down is actually mode down. An effect pattern in which the effect is not executed may be set. If set in this way, a mode-down effect is not executed at the time of a big hit, so an effect without a sense of incongruity can be realized. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S711, the CPU 401 changes the mode variable stored in the RAM 403 to a value indicating the normal mode and updates it. Then, the notification effect execution process ends.

  In step S <b> 712, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the sub rotation number Cs is equal to or greater than the value obtained by adding “1” to the guaranteed number of times C <b> 2 stored in the RAM 403. That is, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the number of rotations after the big hit game of the target big hit exceeds the guaranteed number of times C2. If the determination in step S712 is yes, the process moves to step S713. If the determination is no, the process moves to step S719 in FIG.

  In step S713, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol is a long variation time. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the execution time of the notification effect of the setting information included in the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. 14 is a long variation time (8 seconds or more). As described above, when the target big hit (big hit C or big hit D) is won, the number of rotations after the big hit ends until the number of long fluctuations C1 is longer than when the other big hit is won. It becomes easy to set the fluctuation time of the fluctuation. For this reason, in this step S713, possibility that it will determine with YES is high. If the determination in step S713 is yes, the process proceeds to step S714. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S719 in FIG.

  In step S714, the CPU 401 executes a mode transition effect (mode-up effect) for shifting (switching) the mode effect from the mode A to the mode effect in the mode B. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes the setting information conditions (the condition of whether or not the big hit, the condition of the notification effect execution time, and the reach effect are included) included in the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. The effect pattern to be executed by lottery or the like is determined from a large number of effect patterns of the mode-up effect satisfying the above conditions, etc., and based on the effect pattern, the image sound control unit 500 or the like is instructed to display the decorative pattern variation display. The accompanying mode-up effect (see (6) to (8) in FIG. 24 described later) is executed. In step S714, if the condition of the setting information indicates a big hit, an effect pattern for a big hit mode-up effect is selected. An effect pattern in which the effect is not executed may be set. If set in this way, a mode-up effect is not executed at the time of a big hit, so an effect without a sense of incongruity can be realized. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S715.

  In step S715, the CPU 401 changes the mode variable stored in the RAM 403 to a value indicating mode B and updates it. Then, the notification effect execution process ends.

  In step S719 in FIG. 17, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the sub rotation number Cs is equal to or less than the frequency switching number C3 stored in the RAM 403. That is, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the number of rotations after the big hit game for the target big hit is within the frequency switching number C3. If the determination in step S719 is yes, the process moves to step S720. If the determination is no, the process moves to step S721.

  In step S720, the CPU 401 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to perform a mode transition effect based on the low frequency table, and the process proceeds to step S722. Note that the mode transition effect is a mode transition suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of mode transition, which makes the player expect or anxiety that mode up or mode down will be performed, as in the mode transition effect. Although it is executed, unlike the mode transition effect, it is a so-called gusset effect that does not actually perform the mode transition.

  On the other hand, in step S721, the CPU 401 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to perform a mode transition effect based on the high-frequency table, and the process proceeds to step S722.

  Here, the low frequency table and the high frequency table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in (1) and (2) of FIG. 19, the low frequency table and the high frequency table are associated with the variation time of the special symbol, the type of mode transition effect, and the winning probability.

  As shown in (1) of FIG. 19, in the low frequency table, when the variation time is “3 seconds to 10 seconds”, the mode transition effect to the normal mode (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the mode down effect). The probability of winning is set to 6%, and the probability of winning a mode transition effect to mode B (hereinafter sometimes referred to as mode-up effect) is set to 4%. On the other hand, when the variation time is “12 seconds”, the probability of winning the mode-down effect is set to 3%, and the probability of winning the mode-up effect is set to 2%. Further, when the variation time is “30 seconds to 90 seconds”, the probability of winning the mode-up effect is set to 0%, and the probability of winning the mode-down effect is set to 0%. As described above, the reason why the mode-up effect or the mode-down effect (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “effect”) is reduced as the variation time becomes longer is as follows. In other words, in the notification effect with a long variation time, an effect (reach effect) that is expected to be a big hit is easier to execute than the notification effect with a short variation time. It is possible to execute a long-time notification effect with a high degree of expectation of jackpot. That is, the longer the fluctuating notification effect, the more the player can expect a big hit. For this reason, in such a notification effect with a long variation time, it is likely that the player's expectation will be lost if the effect is performed over a long period of time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the longer the variation time is, the lower the probability of winning that the roaring effect is performed is set so as not to impair the player's expectation.

  As shown in (2) of FIG. 19, in the high-frequency table, when the fluctuation time is “3 seconds to 10 seconds”, the probability of winning the mode-down turning effect is set to 12%, and the mode-up turning effect is won. Is set to 8%. On the other hand, when the variation time is “12 seconds”, the probability of winning the mode-down effect is set to 6%, and the probability of winning the mode-up effect is set to 4%. Further, when the variation time is “30 seconds to 90 seconds”, the probability of winning the mode-up effect is set to 0%, and the probability of winning the mode-down effect is set to 0%. As described above, the reason why the production effect is reduced when the variation time is increased is as described above. In addition, the probability that the winning table is won in the high frequency table is higher than that in the low frequency table. For this reason, when a lottery for whether or not to perform a turn effect is performed based on a high frequency table, a lottery for whether or not to perform a turn effect is performed based on the low frequency table, Easy to be determined. Therefore, when the number of rotations after the target big hit exceeds the frequency switching number C3, the roaring effect is easily performed.

  Returning to FIG. 17, in step S722, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the mode transition effect performed in step S720 or step S721 has been won. If the determination in step S722 is yes, the process moves to step S723. If the determination is no, the process moves to step S724.

  In step S723, the CPU 401 executes the selected mode transition effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes the setting information conditions (the condition of whether or not the big hit, the condition of the notification effect execution time, and the reach effect are included) included in the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. The effect pattern to be executed by lottery or the like is determined from the effect patterns of the mode transition effect (mode-up effect or mode-down effect) satisfying the above-described effect pattern, and the image sound control unit 500 is determined based on the effect pattern. Etc. to execute a mode transition effect (see (3) to (5) in FIG. 23 or (3) to (5) in FIG. 24) to be described later) accompanied by a variation display of decorative symbols. In step S723, when the condition of the setting information indicates a big hit, an effect pattern for the big hit mode transition effect is selected. An effect pattern in which the mode transition effect is not executed may be set. If set in this way, a mode transition effect is not executed at the time of a big hit, so an effect without a sense of incongruity can be realized. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Then, the notification effect execution process ends.

  In step S724, the CPU 401 selects an effect pattern according to the current mode A and the variation time, and executes a notification effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to execute a mode A mode effect (see (2) in FIG. 20 described later), and at the time of change with this mode effect. Depending on the decoration design and the reach production of the decoration pattern which responds. Specifically, the conditions of the setting information included in the notification effect start command received in step S114 of FIG. 14 (a condition for whether or not the big hit, a condition for the notification effect execution time, a condition for whether or not to execute the reach effect, etc.) An effect pattern to be executed by lottery or the like is determined from a large number of effect patterns of notification effects satisfying the above), and decorative pattern variation display, reach effect, and the like are executed based on the effect pattern. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Then, the notification effect execution process ends.

[Characteristic operation according to this embodiment]
Next, the characteristic operation according to the present embodiment described with reference to the flowcharts will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the mode effect in the present embodiment, and FIG. 21 shows the state of the mode transition after the big hit game (normal state) of the big hit D (normal hit) in this embodiment in time series. FIG. 22 is an explanatory view showing the mode transition after big hit game (latent state) of big hit C (per latent) in this embodiment, and FIG. 23 is a time series showing the mode transition. An example of the mode effect executed after the big hit game of the big hit D (normal hit) in the embodiment is shown, and FIG. 24 shows an example of the mode effect executed after the big hit game of the big hit C (per latent) in the present embodiment. .

[Outline of Mode Production in this Embodiment]
As shown in (1) of FIG. 20, on the image display unit 6, decorative symbols DI (DI1 to DI3) and a background image BI are displayed. The decorative symbol DI is composed of three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3, and is variably displayed in accordance with the variably displaying special symbols. Specifically, the first decorative symbol DI1 arranged on the left is first temporarily displayed after being variably displayed, and then temporarily suspended after the second decorative symbol DI2 arranged on the right is variably displayed. After the third decorative symbol DI3 arranged in the center is temporarily stopped and displayed, the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped and displayed. The temporary stop means that the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol DI has stopped, and is not completely stopped. For example, in a state in which the decoration symbol DI slightly fluctuates up and down. Is displayed. This indicates that the special symbol is still changing. Further, in the drawings after FIG. 20, the decorative symbol DI that is changing or temporarily stopped is displayed with a dotted line, and the decorative symbol DI that is completely stopped (mainly stopped) is displayed with a solid line.

  The background image BI is an image displayed on the background of the decorative pattern DI described above, and functions as one display mode of the mode effect in the present embodiment. Here, in this embodiment, the mode effect in the normal mode (see (1) in FIG. 20), the mode effect in the mode A (see (2) in FIG. 20), and the mode effect in the mode B (see FIG. 20). 20 (see (3)) at least three types of mode effects are prepared, and the background image BI showing each mode effect is continuously displayed in the special symbol variation display for a predetermined period (predetermined number of rotations). Thus, it is notified that each mode effect is being executed. Further, by executing each mode effect, it is suggested that there is a possibility (reliability) that the current game state is an advantageous game state (probability change state) that is easy to win the special symbol lottery. Specifically, as shown in (4) of FIG. 20, when the mode effect in the normal mode is being executed, there is no possibility of being in a latent state, and the gaming state (low) that is difficult to win the special symbol lottery. (That is, the reliability is zero). On the other hand, when the mode effect of mode A or mode B is being executed, there is a possibility of being in a latent state, and there is a possibility that it is an advantageous gaming state (probability change state) that is easy to win a special symbol lottery (reliability level). Relatively high). Further, the mode effect of mode A is always executed up to the guaranteed number of times (C2) described with reference to FIG. 18, which suggests that the reliability described above is high. In addition, when the big hit C is won and the player is in the latent state, the number of times set as the guaranteed number of times (C2) is the guarantee when the big hit D (one of the first hit to the third hit) is won. Since a value larger than the number of times (C2) is set, the period of staying in the mode A is longer when the big hit C is won than the big hit D. Therefore, it is suggested that the mode effect of mode A is more likely to be in a latent state as the period of execution thereof is longer (the number of rotations is larger). On the other hand, the mode effect of mode B is switched from the mode effect of mode A and executed (that is, the mode-up effect is executed), thereby improving the reliability described above than the mode effect of mode A. It is suggested. That is, it is suggested that the mode effect of mode B has higher reliability than the mode effect of mode A. Thus, in this embodiment, the possibility (reliability) of a game state that is easy to win a special symbol lottery is suggested by the type of mode effect and the length of the period of execution (the number of rotations). The In the present embodiment, it is assumed that there is no possibility of being in a latent state in the normal mode, but it is possible that there is a possibility of being in a latent state although it is less likely than in mode A.

[Overview of mode transition in this embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 21 to 24, the mode transition after the big hit game of the big hit D (normal hit) and big hit C (latent hit) in the present embodiment will be described. As described above, in this embodiment, it is not possible to determine from the jackpot game whether the jackpot C has been won or the jackpot D has been won. For this reason, the player does not know whether the big hit C has been won (that is, has shifted to the latent state) or the big hit D has been won (that is, has shifted to the normal state). For this reason, by executing the mode effect, it is suggested whether or not it is an advantageous gaming state (latent state) that is easy to win the special symbol lottery by winning the big hit C. In FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, the instruction line indicating the number of rotations indicates the end timing of the notification effect at the same number of rotations.

  First, with reference to FIG. 21 and FIG. 23, a mode effect that is executed after a big hit game when a big hit D (normal win) is won will be described. In the following description, as an example, the third win shown in FIG. 18 is won, “40 times” is determined as the number of long fluctuations C1, “30 times” is determined as the guaranteed number of times C2, and “20” is set as the frequency switching number C3. “Time” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 21, after the big hit game per normal hit, until the number of revolutions after the big hit reaches 40, which is the number of long fluctuations (C1), the fluctuation time of the long fluctuation is relatively easily selected. The non-time / temporal special variation table set is referred to, and after the rotation speed exceeds 40 times (C1), the non-time / short-time normal variation table set is relatively relatively difficult to select. For this reason, until the rotation speed reaches 40 times (C1), the notification effect of the long variation time is more easily executed than after the rotation speed exceeds 40 times (C1). In 1 to 40 rotations where the notification effect of the long variation time is easily executed, the mode effect of mode A is always executed in 1 to 30 rotations until the guaranteed number of times (C2) is reached. In 1 to 30 rotations in which the mode effect of mode A is executed, in 1 to 20 rotations until the frequency switching number (C3) is reached, whether or not to perform the mode transition effect based on the low frequency table. Since the lottery is performed, the frequency at which the mode transition effect is performed is low. For this reason, the mode transition effect is not performed, and the decorative effect DI with the mode effect of mode A is easily performed (see (1) and (2) of FIG. 23). On the other hand, in 1 to 30 rotations in which the mode effect of mode A is executed, in 21 to 30 rotations after reaching the frequency switching number (C3), whether or not to perform the mode transition effect based on the high frequency table. Since the lottery is performed, the frequency of mode transition effect is high. For this reason, while the mode effect of mode A is being performed, the mode transition suggesting effect that suggests the possibility of mode transition (mode up or mode down) is performed, and mode A continues as a result. The variation effect of the decorative design DI accompanied by the transition effect is executed (see (3) to (5) in FIG. 23). On the other hand, at the 31st rotation when the rotation number exceeds the guaranteed number of times (C2) for the first time, the mode transition effect is executed. Specifically, while the mode effect of mode A is being performed, a mode transition suggesting effect that suggests the possibility of mode transition (mode down) is performed, and as a result, mode A ends and normal A variation effect of the decorative design DI accompanied by a mode transition effect informing the transition to the mode is executed (see (6) to (8) in FIG. 23). Then, with this mode transition effect as a trigger, after the next 32nd rotation, a variation effect of the decorative symbol DI accompanied by the mode effect in the normal mode is executed (see (9) in FIG. 23). Further, since the fluctuation time of the long fluctuation is easily selected in 1 to 40 rotations after the end of the big hit, it is possible to perform the mode transition effect or the mode transition effect as the long fluctuation notification effect. For this reason, the possibility of mode transition can be suggested using a sufficient performance time.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22 and FIG. 24, a mode effect that is executed after the big hit game when the big hit C (latent hit) is won will be described. In the following, as shown in FIG. 18 as an example, “9999 times (until next time)” is determined as the long fluctuation count C1, “40 times” is determined as the guaranteed count C2, and “20 times” is set as the frequency switching count C3. Is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 22, after the big hit game per latent, the number of rotations after the big hit reaches 9999 times that is the number of long fluctuations (C1) (substantially until the next big hit). In particular, the non-time / short-time special variation table set in which the long variation time is easily selected is referred to. For this reason, after the big hit game per latent is finished, the notification effect of the long variation time is easily executed. The mode effect of mode A is always executed at 1 to 40 rotations until the guaranteed number of times (C2) is reached after the end of the big hit game per latent, in which the notification effect of the long variation time is easy to be executed. In 1 to 40 rotations in which the mode effect of mode A is executed, in 1 to 20 rotations until the frequency switching number (C3) is reached, whether or not to perform the mode transition effect based on the low frequency table. Since the lottery is performed, the frequency at which the mode transition effect is performed is low. For this reason, the mode transition effect is not performed, and the decorative effect DI of the decorative design DI accompanied by the mode effect of mode A is easily executed (see (1) and (2) in FIG. 24). On the other hand, in 1 to 40 rotations in which the mode effect of mode A is executed, in 21 to 40 rotations after reaching the frequency switching number (C3), it is determined whether or not to perform the mode transition effect based on the high frequency table. Since the lottery is performed, the frequency of mode transition effect is high. For this reason, while the mode effect of mode A is being performed, the mode transition suggesting effect that suggests the possibility of mode transition (mode up or mode down) is performed, and mode A continues as a result. The variation effect of the decorative design DI accompanied by the transition effect is executed (see (3) to (5) in FIG. 24). On the other hand, after the 41st rotation in which the number of rotations exceeds the guaranteed number of times (C2), the mode transition effect is executed when the variation time of the long variation (8 seconds or more) is determined. By the way, as described above, after the big hit game per latent, the long fluctuation time is easily determined. Accordingly, the fluctuation time of the long fluctuation will be determined, but it is assumed here that, for example, the 41st rotation is determined to be a 6-second fluctuation and the 42nd rotation is determined to be an 8-second fluctuation of the long fluctuation. In this case, the mode transition effect is executed at the 42nd rotation. Specifically, while the mode effect of mode A is being performed, a mode transition suggesting effect that suggests the possibility of mode transition (mode up) is performed, and as a result, mode A ends, The decoration effect DI of the decorative symbol DI accompanied by the mode transition effect informing the transition to the mode B is executed (see (6) to (8) in FIG. 24). Then, triggered by this mode transition effect, after the next 43rd rotation, a variation effect of the decorative design DI accompanied by the mode effect of mode B is executed (see (9) of FIG. 24). In addition, since the long fluctuation time is easily selected after the end of the latent big hit, the mode transition effect or the mode transition effect can be performed as the long fluctuation notification effect. For this reason, the possibility of mode transition can be suggested using a sufficient performance time.

  In addition, as described above, in another embodiment, it is determined that there is a reach so that the variation time of the long variation is easily selected until the number of rotations reaches the long variation number (C1) after the end of the target big hit. You can also increase the percentage of In other words, it is possible to increase the rate at which reach is determined after 1 to 40 revolutions after the end of the normal jackpot or after the end of the latent jackpot. In such a case, since the execution frequency of the reach effect is high (that is, the expectation degree of the big hit is high) after 1 to 40 revolutions after the big hit or the end of the latent big hit, Can raise the expectation that it may be in a latent state.

  In addition, the mode transition effect described above is executed when the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the mode transition effect is won, but the mode transition effect is performed only when there is sufficient effect time. In addition, it may be executed when the long fluctuation time is determined, or may be executed when the long fluctuation time is determined and the lottery is won.

  In addition, there may be various effects as the mode transition effect and the mode transition effect, but the mode-up effect and the mode-up effect are different in the final result, but the same mode transition is performed halfway. It is preferable that the direction suggests the possibility. For example, in a mode-up effect, a door that is confirmed to open when the mode is opened is given an effect that indicates whether the door will open or not (mode transition suggesting effect), and then the door is opened to notify the mode up. In the up-turning effect, similarly, the door that mode is confirmed to open when the door is opened or not is opened (mode transition suggesting effect), and then the door is closed to notify the mode continuation. Similarly, the mode-down effect and the mode-down effect are preferably effects that suggest the possibility that the same mode transition is performed halfway, although the final results are different. For example, in a mode-down effect, a door that is confirmed to be down when the mode is closed is given an effect (mode change suggesting effect) that tells whether the door will open or not, and then the door is closed. Similarly, in the down-turning effect, after the door that is confirmed to be down when the mode is closed is directed to open or not (mode transition suggesting effect), the door is opened to notify the mode continuation. By doing so, the player is not sure whether the mode transition effect and the mode will actually change, or the mode change effect and the mode will actually change, so while having hope and anxiety You can enjoy the game continuously.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the big hit C (latent hit) or the big hit D (normal hit) is won, it is not known from the big hit game which of the big hits is won. In either big hit, after the big hit game ends, the mode effect of mode A is first started and continued for a predetermined period. And since the mode effect of mode A suggests the possibility of being in a latent state, the player can enjoy the game continuously with a sense of expectation that he may have won the big hit C (per latent). And the longer the period in which the effect of mode A is executed, the higher the possibility of being in a latent state, that is, the higher possibility (reliability) of an advantageous gaming state (probability variation state) that is easy to win a special symbol lottery. This suggests that the player expects the mode effect of mode A to be executed for a long time. On the other hand, the mode effect in mode A is stably executed until the rotation speed reaches the frequency switching frequency (C3), but when the rotation speed exceeds the frequency switching frequency (C3), the mode transition effect is produced. Will be executed more frequently. Therefore, the player has anxiety that the mode effect of mode A may end (mode down), and expects that the mode effect of mode A may go up to mode B. Or you can enjoy the game while enjoying the uplifting feeling. In this embodiment, the mode effect of the same mode A is initially executed when the big hit D (normal hit) is won and when the big hit C (latent hit) is won. The conditions (that is, the conditions for staying in the mode A) under which the mode is switched (switched) are different. Specifically, when the big hit D (normal win) is won, the mode effect of mode A shifts to the mode effect of the normal mode at the number of revolutions exceeding the guaranteed number of times (C2) for the first time. Since the number of times (C2) is set to a different value depending on the type of jackpot symbol of jackpot D, even if the same jackpot D (normal hit), there is a variation as a period in which the mode effect of mode A is executed. Can be made. On the other hand, when winning the big hit C (latent per hit), the mode change from the mode effect of mode A to the mode effect of mode B is the long fluctuation time until the number of rotations exceeds the guaranteed number of times (C2). When it is decided. For this reason, although the rotation speed at which the mode effect of mode A is executed is equal to or greater than the guaranteed number of times (C2), the number of times is not fixed. For this reason, even if it is the same big hit C (per latent), a variation can be given as a period in which the mode effect of mode A is executed. As described above, in this embodiment, the conditions for switching from mode A to another mode differ depending on the gaming state after the big hit, and the same per latent or the same normal per hit. However, the period of staying in mode A is different. This makes it more difficult for a player to know whether he has won a win or a normal win, and makes it possible for a player to have a long-term expectation that he has won a win. . Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a mode effect that is more novel and can attract the player's interest.

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In the above-described embodiment, the big hit C and the big hit D, which are controlled in the non-time-short state (number of time reductions 0) both after the big hit game, have been described as examples of the big hit that cannot be distinguished. However, if it is a big hit that cannot be discriminated, it is not limited to those controlled in a non-time-short state. For example, the big hit C and big hit D may be controlled in a short-time state for a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) after the big hit. Good. Even in this case, the player does not know whether the time-saving state is the probability change / time-saving or the normal / time-saving, and in which gaming state is controlled. For this reason, even if any of the jackpots is won, after the jackpot game is over, the mode effect of the same mode A described in the above embodiment is executed, which suggests that there is a possibility that the probability change / short time state, The condition for shifting (switching) to another mode may be different between the big hit C and the big hit D. Further, when the number of time reductions is small (for example, 10 times), the mode effect of mode A may be executed after completion of the time reduction to suggest the possibility that the gaming state after the time reduction is a latent state. In the case of big hit C (probable hit), it is controlled in a short time state after the big hit until the next big hit (strictly, the number of revolutions is 9999 times), and in the case of big hit D (normal hit) May be controlled in a short time state for a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) after a big hit. In this case, up to a predetermined number of rotations after the big hit (50 times), whether the player is controlled in the gaming state, whether the time-short state is probable / short-time or normal / short-time do not know. For this reason, even if any jackpot is won, after the jackpot game is over, the possibility of being in the probability variation / short time state can be suggested by executing the mode effect of the same mode A described in the above embodiment. In this case, it is preferable that the transition (switching) from the mode A to another mode is performed by the predetermined number of times (50 times).

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the case of big hit C (latency hit) and big hit D (normal hit), which are big hits that cannot be distinguished, the mode effect of the same mode A is executed after the big hit, so that the player The possibility of an advantageous gaming state (that is, a latent state) was suggested. However, the present invention may be applied not only to big hits that cannot be discriminated but also to big hits X and small hits that cannot be discriminated. Specifically, when the big hit game executed when the big hit X is won, the big prize opening 23 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and after a very short time (for example, 0.1 second), the big prize opening 23 is obtained. The round in which the state is changed from the open state to the closed state is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times) with an interval period between them, and after the big hit game is finished, the game state is controlled in the latent state. On the other hand, if a special symbol lottery is not won (that is, if it is a loss), if a “small hit” is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/200), a big hit X is won as a small hit game. In the same way as when the big hit X is won, the opening / closing control of the special winning opening 23 is performed. As a result, the player does not know whether he / she has won “small hit” or “big hit X”. And after the big hit game of the big hit X or after the small hit game, by executing the same mode A mode effect, there is a possibility that the big hit X is won (that is, the latent state is an advantageous gaming state) Can be suggested.

  In the above-described embodiment, as a condition for switching from mode A to another mode, when a normal winning is won, the mode transition effect to the normal mode is executed at the number of rotations exceeding the guaranteed number of times (C2) for the first time. (Switch to normal mode), and when winning per latent, the mode transition to mode B is made when the long fluctuation time is determined for the first time after the number of rotations exceeds the guaranteed number of times (C2) It was assumed that the effect was executed (switched to mode B). However, on the contrary, when winning per normal, when the fluctuation time of long fluctuation is determined for the first time after the number of revolutions exceeds the guaranteed number of times (C2), it will be switched to the normal mode, winning per latent In this case, the mode B may be switched to the mode B at a rotational speed exceeding the guaranteed number of times (C2) for the first time.

  In the above embodiment, the mode transition effect is performed when the mode effect is switched to the mode effect of another mode. However, this mode transition effect is not performed, and the special symbol changes start (the start of the notification effect). The mode may be changed immediately. In this case, the mode can be shifted without using one change (one rotation) for the mode transition effect. In this case, similarly, the mode transition effect may not be executed.

  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 BI ... Background image DI ... Decorative pattern

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Determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information upon establishment of a start condition;
Determination means for determining whether or not to perform a specific game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
Based on the determination result by the determination means, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result after the symbol display means is variably displayed on the symbol display means;
Based on the determination result by the determination means, after the end of the specific game, a game state control for controlling the game in one of a disadvantageous state that is disadvantageous to the player and an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player over the disadvantageous state Means,
Possibility suggestion effect control means for displaying a possibility suggestion effect indicating the possibility that the current state is the advantageous state on the effect display means after the end of the specific game;
As a switching condition for switching the possibility suggestion effect to another possibility suggestion effect within a predetermined period after the end of the specific game, when the game is controlled in the disadvantageous state , the first condition and the first condition that are different from each other set one of the two conditions, the switching condition setting means for setting the other of said first condition and said second condition when the game is controlled by the advantageous condition,
Based on the first condition or the second condition set by the switching condition setting means, the possibility suggesting effect switching means for switching the possibility suggesting effect to another possibility suggesting effect and displaying it on the effect display means; Prepared,
The possibility suggesting effect switching means is
When the first condition is set by the switching condition setting means, the specific condition is that the number of times the symbol is changed and stopped and displayed after the specific game is over exceeds the first number. First switching means for switching to another possibility suggesting effect when the specific condition is satisfied, without switching to another possibility suggesting effect until
When the second condition is set by the switching condition setting means, the switching is not switched to another possibility suggesting effect until the number of changes exceeds the second number, and after the second number is exceeded, the specific condition and And a second switching means for switching to another possibility suggesting effect when different predetermined conditions are satisfied.

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