JP6279669B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

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

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

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

A gaming machine (1) according to one aspect of the present invention includes:
Special game determination means (100) for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game based on the game information acquired by establishing the start condition;
Based on the determination result of the special game determination, an effect pattern determining means (100) for determining the effect pattern of the notification effect, which is an effect of notifying the determination result and in which a predetermined effect design fluctuates,
Production execution means (400, 500) for executing the notification production based on the production pattern determined by the production pattern determination unit,
The effect pattern determining means determines a specific effect pattern (for example, a variation pattern of identification numbers 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. 11 to 14) indicating that the possibility that the special game is likely to be performed, and the special pattern. There are times when non-specific effect patterns (for example, variation patterns of identification numbers 7 to 9 shown in FIGS. 11 to 14) indicating that a game is not performed are determined.
The production execution means
When the specific production pattern is determined, in the notification production, it is highly likely that the special production game will be stopped and the special production game will be performed after the roaring production in which the specific production symbol is stopped. The first effect that develops into a specific effect that suggests (for example, FIGS. 29 (1), (2), (3-1), (4-1), FIGS. 30 (1), (2), (3-1) ) (See Directing)
When the non-specific effect pattern is determined, in the notification effect, a second effect (for example, FIG. 29 (1), ( 2), (3-2), FIG. 30 (1), (2), refer to the production shown in (3-2)),
The non-specific effect pattern includes at least a first effect pattern (for example, a variation pattern with identification numbers 8 and 9 shown in FIGS. 11 to 14 (variation pattern corresponding to a normal instant loss effect pattern)) and a second effect pattern. (For example, the variation pattern of the identification number 7 shown in FIGS. 11 to 14 (variation pattern corresponding to the special instant loss effect pattern)),
The second effect is more likely to be executed in the notification effect when the second effect pattern is determined than when the first effect pattern is determined as the non-specific effect pattern (for example, FIG. 33, FIG. 34).

Further, the first effect pattern includes time information that defines the effect time of the notification effect,
The effect pattern determining means includes
When the first effect pattern is not in a predetermined state, a normal first effect pattern in which first time information is determined may be determined, and when in the predetermined state, from the first time information. There may be a case where a special first performance pattern in which short second time information is determined is determined (see, for example, FIGS. 11 to 14).

The second performance pattern includes the time information,
The effect pattern determining means includes
As the second effect pattern, an effect pattern in which third time information is determined may be determined regardless of whether or not it is the predetermined state (for example, see FIGS. 11 to 14).

Further, the game information further includes a pre-determination unit that performs a pre-determination as to whether or not to execute the special game before the special game determination is performed.
The production execution means
When the non-specific effect pattern is determined, in the notification effect, a third effect (for example, refer to the effects shown in FIGS. 31 and 32) suggesting the determination result of the prior determination may be executed. Also good.

  In addition, when the second effect pattern is determined as the non-specific effect pattern, the second effect or the third effect is more effective when the second effect pattern is determined than when the first effect pattern is determined. It may be easy to execute (see, for example, FIGS. 22 to 25).

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can perform the novel operation | movement which attracts a player's interest can be provided.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 4 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 An example of a flowchart showing main processing executed by the main control unit 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the power-off monitoring process in step S911 in FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the recovery process in step S909 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing 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. The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table An example of a detailed flowchart of the 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 setting process in step S115 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing the notification effect setting process in step S115 of FIG. The figure for demonstrating an example of a production type determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a production type determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a production type determination table The figure for demonstrating an example of a production type determination table An example of a flowchart showing an effect execution process executed by the image sound control unit 500 An example of a flowchart showing the drawing process in step S804 in FIG. The figure for demonstrating a decoration design and a hold picture The figure for demonstrating an example of the production image displayed in the image display part 6. The figure for demonstrating an example of the production image displayed in the image display part 6. The figure for demonstrating an example of the production image displayed in the image display part 6. The figure for demonstrating an example of the production image displayed in the image display part 6. The figure for demonstrating another example of an effect type determination table The figure for demonstrating another example of an effect type determination table The figure for demonstrating another example of an effect type determination table The figure for demonstrating another example of an effect type determination table The figure for demonstrating another example of an effect type determination table The figure for demonstrating another example of an effect type determination table

  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.

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

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

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

  The big winning opening 23 is located at the lower center of the second starting opening 22 and is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The big prize opening 23 is normally in a closed state so that no game balls can enter, but depending on the result of the special symbol lottery, it protrudes from the main surface of the game board 2 and is in an open state. The game ball is easy to enter. For example, the special winning opening 23 repeats a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds elapses or a winning of 10 game balls) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 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 a game state (such as a short time state) when the gaming machine 1 is powered on.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main controller 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) in which the big winning opening 23 projects and inclines and opens. (16 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 sends a signal to the main control unit 100 in response to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 21. The second start port switch 111 b sends a signal corresponding to the winning of the game ball to the second start port 22 to the main control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 27 in accordance with a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 sends a signal corresponding to the game ball passing through the gate 25 to the main control unit 100. The big winning opening switch 114 sends a signal corresponding to the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 23 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 sends a signal to the main control unit 100 in response to the winning of the game ball to the normal winning port 24.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Outline of gaming state in this embodiment]
Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. The gaming state of the gaming machine 1 includes at least a high probability state, a low probability state, an electric support state, a non-electric support state, a short-time state, a non-short-time state, and a big hit gaming state. The low probability state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a normal low probability (for example, 1/300), and the high probability state is that the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is lower than the low probability state. The gaming state is set to a high probability (for example, 1/50). In the non-electric support state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is a normal low probability (for example, 1/10), and even if the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 is short (for example, 0.10 seconds). Is a game state in which the release control is performed only once), and therefore, it is a game state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 22. In the electric support state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than the non-electric support state (for example, 10/10), and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 is long (for example, 2.00 seconds). 3), the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long period of time, and it is easy for the game balls to enter the second start port 22 frequently (winning). A gaming state. The non-short-time state is a gaming state in which the execution time of the special symbol lottery is a normal predetermined time, and the short-time state is a gaming state in which the execution time of the special symbol lottery is shortened compared to the non-short-time state. The jackpot game state is a game state in which a jackpot game is executed in which a special symbol lottery is won (winning) and the jackpot 23 is opened. In the present embodiment, the electric support state and the short-time state are controlled at the same time. However, in this gaming state, the gaming ball is likely to win a prize at the second starting port 22, so that the gaming ball is mostly Many special symbol lotteries can be executed in a short time without decreasing. In the following, a gaming state that is controlled to a low probability state, a non-electric support state, and a non-short time state is referred to as a normal gaming state, and a gaming state that is controlled to a low probability state, an electric support state, and a short time state is referred to as a short time gaming state. A gaming state controlled in a highly accurate state, an electric support state, and a short time state is referred to as a probability variation gaming state. In this embodiment, there is no latent game state that is a gaming state controlled to a high-accuracy state, a non-electric support state, and a non-time-saving state, and if the special symbol lottery is won, the big hit game ends. The gaming state is controlled in the probability changing gaming state, the short-time gaming state, or the normal gaming state.

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

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

  In step S901 in FIG. 5, first, the CPU 101 waits for, for example, 2000 ms, and the process proceeds to step S902. Although not shown, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 can receive a signal from the main control unit 100 without performing standby processing. . That is, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 is in a state where processing can be started before the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S909, the CPU 101 executes a recovery process (see FIG. 7) described later, and the process proceeds to step S910.

  In step S910, the CPU 101 sets a cycle (4 ms) of a built-in CTC (timer counter). The CPU 101 executes a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8) described later using the period set here. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S911.

  In step S911, the CPU 101 executes a power shutdown monitoring process (see FIG. 6) described later, and the process proceeds to step S912.

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

  In step S913, the CPU 101 updates (counts up) various initial value random numbers, and the process proceeds to step S914. Here, the initial value random number is used to determine the start value of various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, variation pattern random number) that are counted up and updated in timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 8) described later. A plurality of initial value random numbers corresponding to various random numbers are prepared. The initial value random number includes the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8) that occurs every predetermined CTC period (4 ms) and the remaining time (that is, the processing time required for the timer interrupt process from the predetermined CTC period). The count-up is updated both in the main process (see FIG. 5) processed during the subtracted time, and after reaching the set maximum value (for example, 299), it returns to the minimum value (for example, 0) again. Further, since this remaining time varies depending on the processing status of the CPU 101, it is a random time, and the number of updates of the initial random number that is updated with the remaining time is also random. On the other hand, as will be described in detail later, since various other random numbers (big hit random numbers, design random numbers, reach random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers) are updated only by timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 8), initial value random numbers are random number update processing. The processing cycle is different. In this way, due to the difference in processing cycle, for example, even if the random number range of the initial value random number and the big hit random number is the same (for example, 0 to 299), the initial value random number acquired as the start value of the big hit random number The value is random every time. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the timing at which the big hit random number value that generates the big hit is acquired.

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

[Power-off monitoring process by the main control unit 100]
FIG. 6 is a detailed flowchart of the power-off monitoring process in step S911 in FIG. In step S9111, the CPU 101 prohibits the interrupt process, and the process proceeds to step S9112.

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

  In step S9113, the CPU 101 permits the interrupt process and ends the power shutdown monitoring process (the process moves to step S912 in FIG. 5).

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

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

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

  In step S <b> 9117, the CPU 101 prohibits access to the RAM 103 and ends the power shutdown monitoring process (the process moves to step S <b> 912 in FIG. 5).

[Restoration process by main control unit 100]
FIG. 7 is a detailed flowchart of the recovery process in step S909 of FIG. First, in step S9091 of FIG. 7, the CPU 101 sets a work area of the RAM 103 at the time of restoration, and the process proceeds to step S9092.

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

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

  In step S9094, the CPU 101 sets the backup flag to “OFF” and ends the recovery process (the process moves to step S910 in FIG. 5).

[Timer interrupt processing of main control unit]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the main control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 8 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. 8 at regular time intervals (4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Note that processing performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts in FIG. 8 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 serves as a starting value for updating various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers, and counting up each random number. Random number update processing for updating each initial value random number is executed. Here, the big hit random number is a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol lottery is won or lost (that is, performing a special symbol lottery). The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when the special symbol lottery is won. The jackpot random number and the design random number are random numbers used in the process of step S407 in FIG. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not a reach effect is performed when a special symbol lottery is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol. Here, the variation time of the special symbol is equal to the execution time of the notification effect (variation effect) executed in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol. The reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number are used in the process of step S408 in FIG. 10 described later. In the random number update process in step S1, the big hit random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the like are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Each random number is acquired in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and is used in the special symbol process in step S4 and the normal symbol process in step S5 described later. Note that the counter that performs the processing of step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the variation pattern random number) (that is, the circulation counter). To do). In addition, in the random number update process of step S1, each counter such as a big hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number, when the count of the loop counter makes a round, is an initial value corresponding to each random number at that time A random number is acquired, and the loop counter is newly started using the initial random number as a start value. The random number ranges such as jackpot random numbers, design random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers may be set arbitrarily, but by setting each to a different range, the counter value (count) (Value) is preferably set so as not to synchronize.

  Next, in step S2, when the CPU 101 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b and determines that a game ball has won the first start port 21 or the second start port 22 Thus, the start port switch process is executed to perform processing related to the number of holdings U1 for the first special symbol lottery, the number of holdings U2 for the second special symbol lottery, and processing for obtaining various random numbers. Details of the start port switch process will be described later with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  Next, in step S6, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery is won in the special symbol processing in step S4 (when a big hit is made), the CPU 101 controls the big prize opening / closing unit 115 to the special prize lot 23. A predetermined opening / closing operation is performed, and a big prize opening process for transmitting various commands related to a so-called jackpot game effect or the like to the effect control unit 400 is executed. 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. 15 and 16.

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

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

  Next, in step S9, the CPU 101 executes various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 by the start opening switch process in step S2, the special symbol process in step S4, the big winning opening process in step S6, the prize ball process in step S8, and the like. Output processing for outputting information necessary for the production control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300 is executed. The CPU 101 notifies each winning opening that a gaming ball has won each time the gaming ball wins the first starting opening 21, the second starting opening 22, the big winning opening 23, and the normal winning opening 24. Are set in the RAM 103, and the winning command is output to the effect control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300.

[Start-up switch processing]
FIG. 9 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. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S201, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize at the first start port 21 based on an output signal from the first start port switch 111a. If the determination in step S201 is YES, the process proceeds to step S202. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S207.

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

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

  In step S204, the CPU 101 obtains a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the first special symbol lottery or the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the CPU 101 performs pre-determination processing, and stores each set of random numbers (game information) acquired in step S204 in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number of the random number set such as the jackpot random number acquired in the processing of the latest step S204 matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102. It is determined in advance whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery using random numbers is a big hit, whether or not a reach effect is executed, and the like. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect and the hold change notice effect is made in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 in FIG. Thereafter, each set of random numbers used for prior determination is stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It should be noted that each time the value of the first special symbol lottery holding number U1 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S409 of FIG. 10 to be described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest storage time. Deleted one by one. 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 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. 8, and the lottery result with respect to the 1st special symbol lottery hold is the symbol in the 1st special symbol lottery. The main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 before the change starts. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207.

  In step S207, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 22 based on an output signal from the second start port switch 111b. If the determination in step S207 is YES, the process proceeds to step S208, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

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

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

  In step S210, the CPU 101 acquires a set of random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number) used for the second special symbol lottery or the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S211.

  In step S211, the CPU 101 performs pre-determination processing, and stores each set of random numbers (game information) acquired in step S210 in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines the jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number of the random number set such as the jackpot random number acquired in the processing of the latest step S210 matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102. It is determined in advance whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery using a random number is a big hit, whether or not to execute a reach effect. That is, the determination necessary for executing the pre-reading notice effect and the hold change notice effect is made in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 in FIG. Thereafter, each set of random numbers used for prior determination is stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. Each time the value of the second special symbol lottery holding number U2 is decremented by 1 in the process of step S409 of FIG. 10 to be described later, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is one set in order from the earliest storage time. Deleted one by one. For this reason, for example, when the value of the holding number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is “3”, the last three random number sets acquired by the processing of the last three steps S210 are stored in the RAM 103 in time series order. It will be stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 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. 8, 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. 10 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. Below, with reference to FIG. 10, the special symbol process in step S4 of FIG. 8 is demonstrated.

  First, in step S401, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 determines that the current state of the gaming machine 1 is a big hit game (a big hit game state) based on information stored in the RAM 103 (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. 8, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S402.

  In step S402, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is during the special symbol variable display period by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b. Here, the special symbol variation display period is a display mode for notifying the special symbol lottery result, and the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b is a specified time. This includes a period (specified time; 0.5 seconds) during special symbol stop display, which is a state (period) in which the display is completely stopped (0.5 seconds). 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 the random number set stored in the RAM 103 and stored in the steps S210 and S211 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

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

  In step S <b> 406, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 and stored in the steps S204 and S205 of FIG. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S407.

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

  In step S407, the CPU 101 executes a big hit determination process for determining whether the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. Specifically, when executing the process of step S407 following the process of step S404, the CPU 101 matches the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S404 with the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss is determined based on whether or not to do so. On the other hand, when executing the process of step S407 following the process of step S406, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S406 matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. When the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be lost, the CPU 101 sets a lost symbol indicating that the special symbol lottery has been lost in the RAM 103 as a special symbol stop symbol in the setting information. On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used for this determination? Based on this, the type of jackpot of this time is determined. In this embodiment, as an example, after the big hit game, the probability variable big hit that can be set to the probable variable gaming state until the next big hit and the short-time gaming state are set until 100 revolutions after the big hit game, and after 100 revolutions, the normal gaming state is set. There is usually a jackpot set. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the second special symbol lottery has a higher probability of winning the odds of having a relatively large profit for the player than the first special symbol lottery. Specifically, in the second special symbol lottery, 70% is a promising big hit and 30% is a normal big hit, while in the first special symbol lottery, 50% is a promising big hit and 50% is a normal big hit. Then, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, information on the jackpot symbol representing the jackpot and the type of jackpot as information on the stop symbol of the special symbol in the setting information. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S408.

[Variation pattern selection processing]
In step S408, the CPU 101 executes variation pattern selection processing. Specifically, in step S408, the CPU 101 uses the variation pattern determination tables HT1-1 and HT1-2 shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state), so In the gaming state (short time state), the variation pattern is determined (selected) for each special symbol lottery using the variation pattern determination tables HT2-1 and HT2-2 shown in FIGS. Here, this variation pattern is a special symbol variation time which is a time from when the special symbol is variably displayed on the display 4 until it is stopped and displayed, and this special symbol variation time is synchronized with the execution time of the notification effect. It is the same time as the execution time of the notification effect. Hereinafter, the variation pattern determination tables HT1-1, HT1-2, HT2-1, and HT2-2 may be simply referred to as HT1-1, HT1-2, HT2-1, and HT2-2. 11 to 14 are numbers for identifying the variation patterns included in the variation pattern determination tables HT1-1, HT1-2, HT2-1, and HT2-2. For example, the variation pattern corresponding to the identification number 1 is 90.02 seconds, and the variation pattern corresponding to the identification number 9 is 2.00 seconds.

  First, a case where a variation pattern is selected using HT1-1 and HT1-2 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state) will be described. FIG. 11 is a table used for determining a variation pattern when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). FIG. 12 is a table used for determining the variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the normal gaming state (non-time-short state).

[Non-time-short state / variation pattern selection process in the first special symbol lottery]
In the following, with reference to FIG. 11, the determination of the variation pattern when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the normal gaming state (non-short-time state) will be described.

  In step S408, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big win in the big hit determination process in step S407, the CPU 101 determines a fluctuation pattern (special symbol fluctuation time) based on the fluctuation pattern random number. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines that the variation pattern random number (any one of 0 to 299) read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407 is the “big hit” of HT1-1. The variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined based on which of the random number values assigned to each variation pattern of the portion of (). For example, when the variation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S407 is “92”, the CPU 101 determines that the variation pattern “90.01” of the “big hit” portion of HT1-1. Since it is included in the random value “20 to 299” assigned to “second”, “90.01 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as shown in HT1-1, the variation patterns “15.01 seconds”, “60.01 seconds”, and “90.01 seconds” of the “big hit” portion are the types of effect patterns of the notification effect, respectively. It corresponds to “per reach”, “per SP” and “per SPSP”. In addition, “per reach” is a type that hits big after reaching reach, “per SP” is a type that hits big after finally developing to SP reach, and “per SPSP” finally developed to SPSP reach. It is the type that will hit later.

  Note that the reach (reach effect) is, for example, when a changing decorative symbol that is stopped last among a plurality of decorative symbols in a notification effect is stopped and displayed with a specific symbol. It is an effect that expects to be a big hit symbol pattern together with the symbol. Typically, the right and left decorative symbols are stopped at the same symbol (for example, 7), and the central ornament that stops at the end This is an effect that is variably displayed in the expectation that the symbol stops at the same symbol (for example, 7) (that is, it becomes a doublet 777). The SP reach is generally referred to as super reach or special reach, and is an effect that further expects to win more than reach, for example, an effect of a moving image in which a hero character plays a mini game. In addition, SPSP reach is generally called super super reach or special special reach, and is an effect that further expects a big hit than SP reach production. For example, it is a production of a moving image in which a hero character fights against an enemy character. is there.

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

  Specifically, when the number of pending first special symbol lottery is “0”, the CPU 101 reads the reach random number (of 0 to 99) read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407. Is included in the reach random number value range “0 to 79” or the reach random number value range “80 to 99” in the portion of the hold number “0” of “lost” in HT1-1. judge.

  Then, when the read reach random number is included in the reach random number value range “0 to 79”, the CPU 101 detects the variation pattern random number (0) read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407. ˜299) is included in the variation pattern random value range “0-149” or in the variation pattern random value range “150-299”. Then, when the fluctuation pattern random number is included in the fluctuation pattern random value range “0 to 149”, the CPU 101 determines “12.02 seconds” as the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern random number is changed to the fluctuation pattern random value range “ In the case of “150 to 299”, “12.03 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as shown in HT1-1, the variation pattern “12.02 seconds” corresponds to the effect pattern type “special immediate losing” of the notification effect, and the variation pattern “12.03 seconds” corresponds to the notification effect. Corresponds to the type of production pattern “normally lost immediately”. Although details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20 to 25, the types of effect patterns “special immediate lose” and “normal immediate lose” are determined by lottery by the effect control unit 400 (more precisely, the CPU 401). It is a type of production pattern that can be determined, and the production pattern type “Special Immediate Loss” has a higher probability than the production pattern type “Normal Immediate Loss”, suggesting that it is likely to be a big hit. After performing an effect that tells whether or not to develop (hereinafter referred to as an effect of production), an advance type result that does not develop into an advanced production and immediately loses without reaching reach, or a special design lottery hold This is a type of effect pattern that can determine an effect type that immediately loses without establishing reach after performing a prefetch suggestion effect based on the above.

  In addition, the roaring effect is, for example, an effect in which whether or not to develop into a pseudo-continuous effect or a reach effect, and typically, the decorative pattern is in a manner that suggests developing into a pseudo-continuous effect or a reach effect. This effect is expected to be temporarily stopped, and details thereof will be described later. Note that the temporary stop means that the player can recognize that the change of the decorative symbol has stopped in a manner that the player can recognize, and is not completely stopped. Displayed). This indicates that the special symbol is still changing. In the following, an effect that determines whether or not to develop into a pseudo-continuous effect is referred to as a pseudo-continuous effect, and an effect that determines whether or not to develop into a reach effect is sometimes referred to as a reach-and-effect effect.

  The pseudo-continuous effect is an effect that expects a big hit by performing an operation of temporarily changing all the decorative symbols that are changed in the notification effect and then changing them again.

  Further, the pre-read suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the prior determination result based on the prior determination result for the special symbol lottery hold, and typically, the hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image, the hold There are three kinds of decorative symbols that are suspended and displayed in the same color chance effect, in which three decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed as lost symbols are aligned in the same color pattern (chances of the same color). This is the same color chance eye gaze effect that does not match with the same color pattern (same color chance eye), the details of which will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the read reach random number is included in the reach random number value range “80 to 99”, the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern random number (0) read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407. ˜299) is included in the variation pattern random value range allocated to each variation pattern in the above-described reach random value range “80 to 99” of HT1-1. Then, the variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined. For example, if the variation pattern random number read from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S407 is “280”, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern random value assigned to the variation pattern “60.02 seconds”. Since it is included in the range “244 to 285”, “60.02 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as indicated by HT1-1, the fluctuation patterns “15.02 seconds”, “60.02 seconds”, “60.02 seconds”, and “90.02 seconds” of the above reach random number value range “80 to 99” of HT1-1. "Corresponds to the types of effect patterns of the notification effect," Leach Loss "," SP Loss ", and" SPSP Loss ", respectively. In addition, “Leach Loss” is a type that loses after the reach is established, “SP Loss” is a type that finally loses after reaching SP reach, and “SPSP Loss” is finally changed after reaching SPSP reach. It is a type that loses.

  When the number of the first special symbol lottery is “1”, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern basically in the same manner as when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “0”. However, when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “1”, the CPU 101, as shown in HT1-1, in contrast to the case where the number of the first special symbol lottery is “0” as described above. When the reach random value range “0-79” is replaced with “0-84”, the reach random value range “80-99” is replaced with “85-99”, and the reach random value range is “0-84” , The variation pattern “2.00 seconds” to which the variation pattern random value range “0 to 49” is allocated is added, and the variation pattern random value range “0 to 149” allocated to the variation pattern “12.02 seconds” is added. Is changed to “50 to 199”, and the variation pattern is determined by the random value range in which the variation pattern random value range “150 to 299” assigned to the variation pattern “12.03 seconds” is replaced with “200 to 299”. . Here, as shown in HT1-1, the variation pattern “2.00 seconds” corresponds to the effect pattern type “normally lost” of the notification effect, but the effect control unit 400 (more accurately, The CPU 401) cannot determine the content of the effect by lottery, does not execute the scolding effect or the pre-reading effect, and corresponds to the effect type that immediately loses without reaching reach.

  When the number of the first special symbol lottery is “2”, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern basically in the same manner as when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “0”. However, when the holding number of the first special symbol lottery is “2”, the CPU 101, as shown in HT1-1, with respect to the case where the holding number of the first special symbol lottery is “0”, Reach random value range “0-79” is replaced with “0-89”, reach random value range “80-99” is replaced with “90-99”, and reach random value range is “0-89” , The variation pattern “2.00 seconds” to which the variation pattern random value range “0 to 229” is allocated is added, and the variation pattern random value range “0 to 149” allocated to the variation pattern “12.02 seconds” is added. Is changed to “230 to 279”, and the variation pattern is determined by the random value range in which the variation pattern random value range “150 to 299” assigned to the variation pattern “12.03 seconds” is replaced with “280 to 299”. .

  When the number of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern basically in the same manner as when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “0”. However, when the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the CPU 101, as shown in HT1-1, with respect to the case where the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery is “0”, Reach random value range “0-79” is replaced with “0-94”, reach random value range “80-99” is replaced with “95-99”, and reach random value range is “0-94” , The variation pattern “2.00 seconds” to which the variation pattern random value range “0-269” is allocated is added, and the variation pattern random value range “0-149” allocated to the variation pattern “12.02 seconds” is added. Is replaced with “270-289”, and the variation pattern is determined by the random value range in which the variation pattern random value range “150-299” assigned to the variation pattern “12.03 seconds” is replaced with “290-299”. .

  Note that the variation pattern corresponding to “per SPSP”, “per SP”, “per reach”, “SPSP loss”, “SP loss”, and “reach loss” is, as described above, a big hit pattern pattern. Since this is a variation pattern in which reach, which is an expected production, is always established, it is a variation pattern that suggests to the player that there is a high possibility of winning a big hit. These fluctuation patterns are fluctuations that can determine an effect type in which an effect content that produces an effect that develops into an advanced effect after performing a roaring effect is determined by lottery by the effect control unit 400 (more precisely, the CPU 401). It is a pattern.

  As described above with reference to the variation pattern determination table HT1-1 shown in FIG. 11, the smaller the number of the first special symbol lottery hold in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state), the variation pattern with reach (that is, “SPSP loss”, “SP loss” and “variation pattern corresponding to“ reach loss ”” are easily selected. In addition, in the normal gaming state (non-temporary short state), the smaller the number of the first special symbol lottery hold, the more the variation pattern without reach, from “Special Immediate Loss”, “Normal Immediate Loss”, from “Normal Immediate Loss” However, it is easy to select a variation pattern that corresponds to the “Special Immediate Loss” production pattern, which is a type that produces a provocative or prefetch suggestion effect with a high probability, and a variation effect that corresponds to the “Normal Immediate Loss” production pattern. Alternatively, a variation pattern (12.02 seconds; variation pattern identification field number 8) capable of executing the prefetch suggestion effect is easily selected. That is, the smaller the number of first special symbol lotteries held, the easier it is to select a variation pattern that can execute a turn effect or a prefetch suggestion effect. In addition, “12.03 seconds” is determined as a variation pattern corresponding to “special immediate lose” regardless of the number of first special symbol lotteries held. On the other hand, if the number of first special symbol lottery hold is “0” as a variation pattern corresponding to “normal instant lose”, a long variation pattern of “12.02 seconds” is determined, and the first special symbol lottery hold When the number is “1” to “3”, a short variation pattern of “2.00 seconds” can be determined.

  In the above description using the fluctuation pattern determination table HT1-1 shown in FIG. 11, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is “0”, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to “normally lost immediately” is “12”. .02 seconds "long variation pattern is determined, and if the number of first special symbol lottery hold is" 1 "to" 3 ", the variation pattern corresponding to" Normal Immediate Loss "is" 2.00 seconds " Although a short variation pattern can be determined, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “0”, a short variation pattern of “2.00 seconds” can be determined as a variation pattern corresponding to “usually lost immediately”, and the first special symbol lottery When the number of holds is “1” to “3”, a long variation pattern of “12.02 seconds” may be determined as the variation pattern corresponding to “normally lost immediately”.

[Non-time-short state / variation pattern selection process in the second special symbol lottery]
Hereinafter, the determination of the variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the normal gaming state (non-time-short state) will be described with reference to FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101 performs processing for the first special symbol lottery using HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. 11, whereas in the variation pattern determination processing illustrated in FIG. It is different in that processing is performed on the second special symbol lottery using HT1-2 shown in FIG. Here, HT1-2 shown in FIG. 12 differs from HT1-1 shown in FIG. 11 in that “the number of first special symbol lottery hold” is replaced with “the number of second special lottery hold”. Only. In other words, while the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 11 takes into account the number of first special symbol lottery holds, the variation pattern determination process takes into account the number of second special symbol lottery reservations. The

  In the variation pattern determination table HT1-2 shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern corresponding to “usually lost immediately” is “12.02 seconds” when the second special symbol lottery holding number is “0”. When the second special symbol lottery holding number is “1” to “3”, a short variation pattern of “2.00 seconds” is selected as the variation pattern corresponding to “normally lost immediately”. It is supposed to be determinable, but is not limited to this. For example, when the second special symbol lottery holding number is “0”, a short variation pattern of “2.00 seconds” can be determined as a variation pattern corresponding to “normally lost immediately”, and the second special symbol lottery When the number of holds is “1” to “3”, a long variation pattern of “12.02 seconds” may be determined as the variation pattern corresponding to “normally lost immediately”.

[Time-short state / variation pattern selection process in the first special symbol lottery]
The determination of the variation pattern when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the probability variation gaming state or the short time gaming state (short time state) will be described below with reference to FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101 performed processing for the first special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state (non-short-time state) using HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. This variation pattern determination processing is different in that processing is performed for the first special symbol lottery in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state using the HT2-1 shown in FIG. Here, in HT1-1 shown in FIG. 11, when the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery is “1” to “3”, the fluctuation pattern “2.00 seconds” (usually corresponding to immediate loss) can be determined. HT2-1 shown in FIG. 13 is different in that the fluctuation pattern “2.00 seconds” cannot be determined even when the number of holdings is “1” to “3”. In other words, even if the number of first special symbol lotteries is “1” to “3”), a short variation pattern is not determined.

  In addition, in HT1-1, when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “1”, the variation pattern random value range assigned to the variation pattern “12.02 seconds” is “50 to 199”. HT2-1 is different in that the fluctuation pattern random value range assigned to the fluctuation pattern “12.02 seconds” is replaced with “0 to 199”.

  In HT1-1, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is “2”, the variation pattern random value range “230 to 279” allocated to the variation pattern “12.02 seconds” HT2-1 is different in that the fluctuation pattern random value range allocated to the fluctuation pattern “12.02 seconds” is replaced with “0 to 279”.

  In addition, in HT1-1, when the number of the first special symbol lottery is “3”, the variation pattern random value range “270 to 289” allocated to the variation pattern “12.02 seconds” is used. HT2-1 is different in that the fluctuation pattern random value range assigned to the fluctuation pattern “12.02 seconds” is replaced with “0-289”.

[Time-short state / variation pattern selection process in the second special symbol lottery]
Hereinafter, the determination of the variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the probability variation gaming state or the short time gaming state (short time state) will be described with reference to FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101 performed processing for the first special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state (non-short-time state) using HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. This variation pattern determination processing is different in that processing is performed for the second special symbol lottery in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state using HT2-2 shown in FIG. Here, as shown in FIG. 14, HT2-2 replaces HT1-1 shown in FIG. 11 with “the number of first special symbol lottery hold” replaced with “the number of second special symbol lottery hold”. ing. In other words, while the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 11 takes into account the number of first special symbol lottery holds, the variation pattern determination process takes into account the number of second special symbol lottery reservations. The Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in HT2-2, when the number of holds in the second special symbol lottery “0” in “losing” is “no reach” is selected by the reach random number, the fluctuation pattern random value range The variation pattern “12.02 seconds” is determined in “0-149”, and the variation pattern “12.03 seconds” is determined in the variation pattern random value range “150-299”. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in HT2-2, in the case of the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery “1” to “3” in “losing”, the fluctuation occurs when no reach is selected by the reach random number. A variation pattern “2.00 seconds” is determined in the pattern random value range “0-289”, and a variation pattern “12.03 seconds” is determined in the variation pattern random value range “290-299”. That is, when the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery is “0”, a short fluctuation pattern of “2.00 seconds” is not determined, but the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery is “1” to “ In the case of “3”, a short fluctuation pattern of “2.00 seconds” is easily determined.

  Here, as described in the processing in steps S403 to S406, in this embodiment, the second special symbol lottery hold is digested in preference to the first special symbol lottery hold. Further, in the probability-changing gaming state or the short-time gaming state (short-time state), as described in the processing in steps S5 and S7 in FIG. Frequently wins, the second special symbol lottery is executed frequently and continuously. Further, as described in the processing in step S407, the second special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22 is more than the first special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21. However, there are many winning ratios of probability variation big hits (big hits with a large profit for the player) that are controlled in the probability variation gaming state (short time state) until the next big hit. Therefore, conversely, if the first special symbol lottery is executed in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state (short-time state), the normal big hit (the player's profit) that is controlled to the normal gaming state It can be said that there is a greater possibility of winning a small jackpot). In the present embodiment, as described above using HT2-2 of FIG. 14, in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state (short-time state), the second special symbol lottery holding number is “1” to “3”. In the case of no reach, it is easy to select a short fluctuation pattern (2.00 seconds), and the second special symbol lottery hold is digested at a high speed, while a game with a sense of speed is executed. When the number of the second special symbol lottery hold is “0” and there is no reach, a long-term fluctuation pattern (12.02 seconds, 12.03 seconds) must be selected, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player. 1 Special symbol lottery is difficult to execute. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as described above using HT2-1 in FIG. 13, in the probability variation gaming state (short time state), it is assumed that the first special symbol lottery that is relatively disadvantageous to the player is executed. However, in all of the first special symbol lottery holding numbers “1” to “4”, when there is no reach, a long-term fluctuation pattern (12.02 seconds, 12.03 seconds) must be selected, Control is performed so as to earn time for a game ball to win the second starting port 22 and to execute a second special symbol lottery that is relatively advantageous to the player.

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

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

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

  In step S411, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time indicated by the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process in step S408 has elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation display in step S410. If the determination in step S411 is YES, the process proceeds to step S412. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol processing) 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 the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b. The symbol display 4b is displayed for a predetermined time (0.5 seconds) in a state where the symbol for notifying the special symbol lottery result is stopped. At this time, the CPU 101 sets a symbol determination command in the RAM 103. 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. 8 when a predetermined time (0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the special symbol was started in the process of step S413. The jackpot game production is started.

  In step S415, the CPU 101 determines whether a customer waiting command and a gaming state notification command indicating the current gaming state have already been transmitted in the process of step S416 (described later). Here, the customer waiting command is a command that is transmitted when there is no special symbol lottery hold at the time when the special symbol stop display is completed, and a notification effect for informing the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is executed. This is a command for notifying that it has not been made (so-called customer waiting state). If the determination in step S415 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 8, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S416.

  In step S <b> 416, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command and a gaming state notification command in the RAM 103. The customer waiting command and the gaming state notification command are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. 8, and a predetermined stop effect (for example, an effect of displaying a decorative symbol stop) is started based on the customer waiting command. Is done. When a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) elapses after the stop effect described above is started, the customer waiting effect is started. Here, the customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect in which a video related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1 is displayed on the image display unit 6, for example, a predetermined effect ( For example, the image display unit 6 displays a part of the reach effect). Thereafter, the processing moves to step S5 (normal symbol processing) in FIG.

[Large winning prize processing]
15 and 16 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the special winning a prize opening process in step S6 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S <b> 604, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax for the jackpot game and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 for the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds included in the jackpot game (Rmax: “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. 8, and the round effect is started. The round start notification command includes information indicating the total number of rounds Rmax set in step S604 and information indicating the current number of rounds R updated by the process in step S606. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S612.

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

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

  In step S <b> 611, the CPU 101 determines whether the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing the jackpot game ending effect based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S611 is YES, the process proceeds to step S621 in FIG. 16, 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 win game round, and based on the output signal from the big prize opening switch 114, whether or not the game ball has won the big prize opening 23. Determine whether. 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. The processing in step S613 is executed each time a game ball wins the big winning opening 23, so that the total number of game balls (winning number C) won in the big winning opening 23 during one round is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. To go. In addition, the CPU 101 sets a winning command for notifying the effect control unit 400 that a game ball has won the big winning opening 23 in the RAM 103. The winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 in FIG. 8, and the winning process instruction in step S125 in FIG. 19 is executed. 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 10 (Cmax), or 29.5 seconds have passed without winning 10 game balls since opening the grand prize opening 23, and the big prize opening 23 is closed. . Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S617.

  In step S617, the CPU 101 sets a round end notification command for notifying the end of round (round game end) in the RAM 103. This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 8, 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. 16, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

  In step S619 in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 resets the number of rounds R stored in the RAM 103 to “0”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S620.

  In step S620, the CPU 101 sets an ending command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the big hit game in the RAM 103. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) in FIG. Note that, as the ending command, a command corresponding to the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) and the game state controlled after the jackpot game ends is transmitted, and the effect control unit 400 performs the ending effect based on the ending command. The effect after the end (after the end of the big hit game effect) is controlled. Specifically, when the ending command corresponding to the jackpot symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot is transmitted, the effect control unit 400 notifies in the effect mode indicating the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game effect is ended based on the ending command. Perform the production. 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. 15 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 (the jackpot symbol) 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.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control unit]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400. Below, with reference to FIG. 17, the timer interruption process performed in the production | presentation control part 400 is demonstrated. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 17 at regular time intervals (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. 17 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. 8, sets the effect contents according to the received command, A command reception process for setting various commands in the RAM 403 for instructing the image sound control unit 500 or the like 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 S12, the CPU 401 executes an output process for outputting various commands set in the RAM 403 in the process of step S11 to the image sound control unit 500 or the like. By this process, various effects determined to be executed in the process of step S11 are executed by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, the panel lamp 8, and the like by the execution control of the image sound control unit 500 and the like.

  Note that each time the timer interrupt process described above is executed, the CPU 401 performs a random number update process for updating various effect random numbers used to determine the effect. In this random number update process, a loop counter is typically used as in the random number update process in step S1 of FIG. 8, and the count value (updated random number value) is set to the maximum value (for example, 99). After reaching, it returns to 0 again (that is, it circulates). Also, in this random number update process, each effect random number counter updates the initial value (the value that is the starting point of circulation) at random once it circulates. As a result, the counter value (count value) can be prevented from synchronizing between these effect random numbers.

[Command reception processing]
18 and 19 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. 17 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, in step S111 of FIG. 18, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not a hold increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) is received from the main control unit 100 ( (See steps S206 and S212 in FIG. 9). 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. The displayed on-hold images are sequentially deleted when the notification effect is started based on the processing in step S115 described later. Also, the instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. In addition, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the RAM 403 causes the RAM 403 to store one piece of data (hold data) indicating the hold of the first special symbol lottery in time series, while the second hold number When the increase command is received, the RAM 403 stores one piece of data (holding data) indicating the holding of the second special symbol lottery in time series order. At that time, the CPU 401 extracts pre-determination information included in the hold increase command, includes it in the above-described hold data, and stores it in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S113.

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

  In step S114, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect start command and the gaming state notification command set in step S409 of FIG. 10 have been received. If the determination in step S114 is YES, the process proceeds to step S115, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S115, the CPU 401 sets the effect content of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like according to the notification effect start command received in the process of step S114, and executes the notification effect of the set content. A notification effect setting process for instructing and starting 500 or the like is performed. Here, the notification effect (variation effect) is an effect that is executed in the image display unit 6 or the like according to the variation display of the special symbol and suggests the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the decorative symbol is variably displayed. This is an effect in which the result of the special symbol lottery is notified when the decorative symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. This notification effect setting process will be described later in detail 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. 10 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 S120 in FIG.

  In step S117, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the notification effect started to be executed in the process of step S115, and finally stops all the decorative symbols that have been variably displayed (specified). The result of the special symbol lottery is announced in a staging manner (with a fixed stop display for a time (0.5 seconds)). Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  In step S120 of FIG. 19, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the opening command set in the stop process in step S414 of FIG. 10 has been received. If the determination in step S120 is yes, the process proceeds to step S121. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S121, the CPU 401 issues an opening effect instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start the opening effect of the big hit game effect. Here, the opening effect is an effect for notifying the start of the big hit game, and is typically an image effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the big prize opening 23. The instruction to the image sound control unit 500 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. 15 has been received. If the determination in step S122 is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124.

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

  In step S124, the CPU 401 determines whether or not a winning command set in the process of step S613 in FIG. 15 and output in the output process of step S9 in FIG. 8 has been received. If the determination in step S124 is YES, the process proceeds to step S125, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S125, the CPU 401 issues a winning process instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start a winning process. Here, the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 that has received an instruction to start the winning process from the effect control unit 400, based on the winning command received via the effect control unit 400, each winning port (first start port). 21, the second starting port 22, the big winning port 23, the normal winning port 24) are counted and stored in the RAM 503. In addition, when the CPU 501 receives a winning command based on a game ball winning at the big winning opening 23 (that is, when one gaming ball wins at the big winning opening 23), the number of winning balls corresponding to the big winning opening 23 is "13". Is added to the total number of prize balls stored in the RAM 503 and updated, and the updated total number of prize balls is displayed on the image display unit 6. Note that 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 round end notification command set in the process of step S617 in FIG. 15 has been received. If the determination in step S126 is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S127, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 or the like to end the round effect of the big hit game effect. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the ending command set in the process of step S620 in FIG. 16 has been received. If the determination in step S128 is YES, the process proceeds to step S129, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S129, the CPU 401 issues an ending effect instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start the ending effect of the big hit game effect. Here, the ending effect is an effect of notifying the end of the big hit game, and is typically an effect of displaying the mark of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 1. Note that an instruction to the image sound control unit 500 or the like is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S130.

  In step S130, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the customer waiting command and the gaming state notification command set in the process of step S416 in FIG. 10 have been received. If the determination in step S130 is YES, the process proceeds to step S131. If this determination is NO, the command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG.

  In step S131, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start the stop state process based on the customer waiting command and the gaming state notification command received in step S130. Then, the command reception process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S12 in FIG. Here, the stop state process is a process that is started when a so-called customer waiting state is entered, and the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 instructed to start the stop state process has a predetermined value corresponding to the game state. A stop effect (for example, an effect in which all decorative symbols are stopped and displayed) is displayed on the image display unit 6. When the CPU 501 does not receive an instruction for another effect from the CPU 401 when a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop effect described above, the CPU 501 starts the customer waiting effect. Note that the customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect of causing the image display unit 6 to display a video related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the gaming machine 1, or a predetermined effect (eg, reach effect) executed during the game. ) Is displayed on the image display unit 6. The instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed by setting a command in the RAM 403. However, if the CPU 501 is notified of the information indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 25 or the information indicating that the game ball has won the normal winning opening, the CPU 501 continues without stopping the stop state process. .

[Notification effect setting processing according to this embodiment]
Next, the notification effect setting process by the effect control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, the outline of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is special after it has developed into a development effect after performing a roaring effect as a notification effect based on the variation pattern determined by the CPU 101. About the 1st alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports the result of a symbol lottery, the 2nd alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports that the result of a special symbol lottery is lost without developing into a development effect but a special symbol lottery pending After performing the pre-read suggestion effect, without performing the reach effect (without reaching reach), performing the third notification effect, the reach effect, the curl effect, and the pre-read suggestion effect to notify that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost. Any one of the fourth notification effects for notifying the result of the special symbol lottery can be executed. In the present embodiment, an example in which one of the first notification effect to the fourth notification effect is executed as the notification effect executed based on the first special symbol lottery will be described. Further, when the notification effect is executed based on the second special symbol lottery, the “first special symbol lottery” may be replaced with “second special symbol lottery” in the following description.

  20 and 21 are detailed flowcharts showing an example of the notification effect setting process in step S115 of FIG. FIG. 22 shows an effect random number inquiry table for determining the effect type, which is used when the variation pattern identification number is 7 and there is no big win in the first special symbol lottery currently on hold. It is an example. FIG. 23 shows an effect random number inquiry table for determining the effect type, which is used when the variation pattern identification number is 7 and there is a big win in the first special symbol lottery currently on hold. It is an example. FIG. 24 shows an effect random number inquiry table for determining the effect type, which is used when the variation pattern identification number is 8 and there is no big win in the first special symbol lottery currently reserved. It is an example. FIG. 25 is an effect random number inquiry table for determining the effect type, which is used when the variation pattern identification number is 8 and there is a big win in the first special symbol lottery currently held. It is an example.

  First, in step S701 in FIG. 20, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 analyzes the notification effect start command received in step S114 in FIG. 18, and acquires setting information included in the notification effect start command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  In step S702, the CPU 401 determines the effect pattern of the notification effect based on the variation pattern information included in the setting information acquired in step S701. Specifically, if the variation pattern information included in the setting information indicates the variation pattern identification number 1 (the effect pattern type is SPSP loss), the CPU 401 determines that the CPU 401 has a plurality of types of SPSP reach. One SPSP reach effect to be executed is determined by lottery or the like from the effects, and after executing the determined SPSP reach effect, it is determined to notify that the special symbol lottery has been lost. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S703, based on the setting information acquired in step S701, the CPU 401 indicates that the variation pattern information included in the setting information indicates any of the variation pattern identification numbers 1 to 6 (the effect pattern type is SPSP). It is determined whether or not it is any one of lost, SPSP, SP lost, SP, reach lose, and reach). If the determination in step S703 is yes, the process proceeds to step S704. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S707 in FIG.

  In step S704, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute a pseudo-continuous effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 executes the pseudo-continuous effect with reference to a table that defines the ratio of whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect in the notification effect of the variation patterns with the identification numbers 1 to 6 of the variation pattern. Whether or not is determined based on the lottery. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S705.

  In step S <b> 705, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute a pseudo-joint effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 refers to a table that defines the ratio of whether or not to execute the pseudo-joint effect in the notice pattern of the change patterns with the identification numbers 1 to 6 of the change pattern, and performs the pseudo-joint effect. Whether or not to execute is determined based on the lottery. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S706.

  In step S <b> 706, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute reach production. Specifically, the CPU 401 refers to a table that defines the ratio of whether or not to execute reach reach effects in the change pattern notification effects of the variation pattern identification numbers 1 to 6 and executes reach reach effects. Whether or not is determined based on the lottery. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S720 in FIG.

  In step S707 in FIG. 21, the CPU 401 determines that the variation pattern information included in the setting information indicates the variation pattern identification number 7 based on the setting information acquired in step S701 in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is special instant loss. If the determination in step S707 is yes, the process proceeds to step S708. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S711.

  In step S <b> 708, the CPU 401 includes a pre-determined jackpot in the first special symbol lottery currently on hold based on the pre-determination information notified from the main control unit 100 and stored in the RAM 403. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S708 is YES, the process proceeds to step S710, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S709.

  In step S709, the CPU 401 selects an effect type determination table ET1-1 (see FIG. 22) from among a plurality of effect type determination tables (see FIGS. 22 to 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S715.

  In step S710, the CPU 401 selects an effect type determination table ET1-2 (see FIG. 23) from a plurality of effect type determination tables (see FIGS. 22 to 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S715.

  In step S711, based on the setting information acquired in step S701, the CPU 401 indicates that the variation pattern information included in the setting information indicates the variation pattern identification number 8 (the effect pattern type is usually immediately lost) It is determined whether or not the fluctuation time is 12.02 seconds. If the determination in step S711 is YES, the process moves to step S712. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S720.

  In step S <b> 712, the CPU 401 has a pre-determined jackpot among the first special symbol lotteries currently on hold based on the pre-determined information notified from the main control unit 100 and stored in the RAM 403. It is determined whether or not. If the determination in step S712 is yes, the process proceeds to step S714. If the determination is no, the process proceeds to step S713.

  In step S713, the CPU 401 selects an effect type determination table ET2-1 (see FIG. 24) from among a plurality of effect type determination tables (see FIGS. 22 to 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S715.

  In step S714, the CPU 401 selects an effect type determination table ET2-2 (see FIG. 25) from a plurality of effect type determination tables (see FIGS. 22 to 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S715.

[Production type determination process]
In step S715, the CPU 401 determines an effect type based on an effect random number or the like using the effect type determination table selected in any of the processes in steps S709, S710, S713, and S714. 22 to 25 are examples of an effect type determination table set depending on whether or not there is a big hit in the change pattern identification number and the first special symbol lottery hold. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 22 to FIG. 25, the processing in step S715 will be described in detail. In the following, the effect type determination tables ET1-1, ET1-2, ET2-1, and ET2-2 shown in FIGS. 22 to 25 are simply referred to as ET1-1, ET1-2, ET2-1, and ET2-. There may be two.

[Fluctuation pattern identification number 7 / Production type determination process without a big hit on hold]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 22, the determination of the effect type in the case where it is executed following the process of step S709 will be described.

  In ET1-1 shown in FIG. 22, the range of the effect random value used for determining which effect type is selected from the plurality of effect types (effect types P1 to P3) is the first special symbol lottery. Allocated according to the number of holds.

  For example, when the first special symbol lottery holding number is 0, the random value range of “0 to 4” is assigned to the effect type P3 among the effect random numbers of “0 to 99” and “5 to 49”. Is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “50 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is 1, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 9” is allocated to the production type P3, and “10 to 49” Is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “50 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1. Also, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is 2, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 19” is assigned to the production type P3, and “20 to 49” Is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “50 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 3, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 39” is assigned to the production type P3, and “40 to 49” Is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “50 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1. Here, the effect type P1 is an effect type that notifies that the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss without executing the roaring effect and without reaching reach. In addition, the production type P2 is a production type that notifies that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without executing the development effect and without reaching reach after executing the production effect, although the production effect P2 is executed. is there. In addition, the effect type P3 does not execute the roaring effect, and after executing the prefetch suggestion effect based on the pre-determined result for the suspension of the first special symbol lottery, the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without reaching reach. It is a production type that informs that it is.

[Variation pattern identification number 7 / Production type determination process when there is a big hit on hold]
Hereinafter, the determination of the effect type in the case where it is executed following the process of step S710 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In ET1-2 shown in FIG. 23, the range of the effect random value used for determining which effect type is selected from the plurality of effect types (effect types P1 to P3) is the first special symbol lottery. Allocated according to the number of holds.

  For example, when the first special symbol lottery holding number is 1, a random value range of “0 to 39” among the effect random numbers of “0 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P3, and “40 to 49” Is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “50 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1. When the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 2, among the effect random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 44” is assigned to the effect type P3, and “45 to 49”. Is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “50 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1. Also, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is 3, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 48” is allocated to the production type P3, and “49” A random value is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “50 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1.

[Fluctuation pattern identification number 8 / Produce type determination process without big hits on hold]
Hereinafter, the determination of the effect type in the case where the process is executed following the process of step S713 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In ET2-1 shown in FIG. 24, the range of the effect random value used for determining which effect type is selected from among a plurality of effect types (effect types P1 to P3) is the first special symbol lottery. Allocated according to the number of holds.

  For example, if the first special symbol lottery holding number is 0, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value of “0” is assigned to the production type P3, and the randomness of “1 to 9” A numerical value range is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “10 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is 1, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 1” is assigned to the production type P3 and “2 to 9 Is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “10 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is 2, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 3” is allocated to the production type P3, and “4 to 9 Is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “10 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 3, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 7” is assigned to the production type P3, and “8 to 9” Is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “10 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1.

[Fluctuation pattern identification number 8 / Production type determination process with a big hit on hold]
In the following, with reference to FIG. 25, description will be given of the determination of the effect type in the case of being executed following the process of step S714.

  In ET2-2 shown in FIG. 25, the range of effect random values used for determining which effect type is selected from among a plurality of effect types (effect types P1 to P3) is the first special symbol lottery. Allocated according to the number of holds.

  For example, when the first special symbol lottery holding number is 1, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 6” is allocated to the production type P3, and “7 to 9” Is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “10 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is 2, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 7” is assigned to the production type P3, and “8 to 9” Is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “10 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 3, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 8” is allocated to the production type P3, and “9” A random value is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of “10 to 99” is assigned to the effect type P1.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect type determination table for inquiring the effect random number extracted when the variation pattern is the identification number 7 or 8 is a big hit for the suspension of the variation pattern and the first special symbol lottery. It depends on whether there is something. In addition, if the variation pattern with the identification number 7 or 8 is determined in the production type determination table (that is, the variation pattern corresponding to the special immediate loss as the production pattern type or the normal immediate loss as the type of the production pattern) If a change pattern with a change time of 12.02 seconds is determined), an effect that does not develop into an advanced effect (execution type P2) or a prefetch suggestion effect (effect type P3) is executed after execution of the roaring effect. The contents of the production can be determined. Further, in the effect type determination table, when the variation pattern of the identification number 7 or 8 is determined, it is easier to determine that the prefetch suggestion effect is executed as the number of the first special symbol lottery is increased. . In the effect type determination table, the variation pattern of the identification number 7 or 8 is determined, and if there is a big hit in the pre-judgment result for the suspension of the first special symbol drawing, It is easier to make a decision to execute a prefetching suggestion than an effect that does not develop. In addition, in the effect type determination table, the variation pattern with the identification number 7 is determined rather than the variation pattern with the identification number 8 (that is, the effect pattern is usually determined to be immediately lost). It is easier to decide to perform an effect that does not develop into an advanced effect or a pre-read suggestion effect after executing the roaring effect, regardless of the number of reserved 1st special symbols). ing. In the present embodiment, the pre-read suggestion effect can be executed even when the number of the first special symbol lottery is 0, but when the number of the first special symbol lottery is 0, The prefetch suggesting effect may not be executed.

  In step S715 of FIG. 21, the CPU 401 stores the effect type determination table selected in any of step S709, step S710, step S713, and step S714 (any one of the effect type determination tables shown in FIGS. 22 to 25). Based on the production types P1 to P3, the production type is determined. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S716.

  In step S716, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect type determined in the process of step S715 is the effect type P2. If the determination in step S716 is YES, the process proceeds to step S717, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S718.

  In step S717, the CPU 401 determines the content of the roaring effect by lottery or the like. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the turning effect, an effect that states whether or not to develop into a reach effect (reach effect), and an effect that indicates whether or not to develop into a pseudo-continuous effect (pseudo continuous effect). The CPU 401 determines, by lottery, etc. which of these effects will be executed as a turn effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S720.

  In step S718, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect type determined in the process of step S715 is the effect type P3. If the determination in step S718 is yes, the process moves to step S719. If the determination is no, the process moves to step S720.

  In step S719, the CPU 401 determines the content of the prefetch suggestion effect based on the number of holds, lottery, and the like. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the pre-read suggestion effect, there are a same-color chance eye effect, a same-color chance eye effect, a hold change effect, and a hold change effect effect, and the CPU 401 determines any of these effects. Is determined as the pre-read suggestion effect by the number of reservations or lottery. Here, the same color chance effect production is stopped and displayed as a lost symbol based on the pre-determined information of the first special symbol lottery hold (hereinafter also referred to as target hold) to be prefetched suggestion stored in the RAM 403 3 By encouraging that the three decorative symbols DI are aligned in the same color pattern (same color chance), and then aligning the three decorative symbols DI in the same color symbol (same color chance), in the next variable display (stored in the RAM 403) This is a suggestion effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of a big hit (in the variable display of the hold of the first special symbol lottery). In addition, the same color chance eye Gase production refers to the fact that the three decorative symbols DI that are stopped and displayed as the losing symbols are aligned with the same color (same color chance), and then the three decorative symbols DI are the same color (same color chance). This is a suggestion effect that does not suggest the possibility of a big hit in the previous variation display (in the variation display of the hold of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403). In the present embodiment, as the same color chance eye effect, the red chance eye effect in which the red chance eye having a high jackpot reliability (expected expectation level) is stopped and the green chance eye having a lower jackpot reliability than the red chance eye is stopped and displayed. A green chance eye effect is provided, and a blue chance eye effect in which a blue chance eye having a lower hit reliability than the green chance eye is stopped and displayed. If it is determined in the process of step S719 that the same color chance eye effect is performed as the pre-read suggestion effect, any of the red chance eye effect, the green chance eye effect, and the blue chance eye effect is executed as the same color chance effect. Whether or not the same color chance eye effect is being executed in the previous variation is determined based on prior determination information for target suspension, lottery, or the like so that the big hit reliability does not decrease. In other embodiments, it may be executed so that the big hit reliability is lowered. The hold change effect is an effect that changes the hold image of the target hold based on the preliminary determination information of the target hold stored in the RAM 403 and then changes the hold image. This suggestive effect suggests that there is a high possibility of a big hit in the fluctuation display (see FIGS. 31 and 32 described later). Further, the hold change gaze effect is an effect that does not suggest changing the hold image and thereafter changing the hold image, and is a suggestion effect that does not suggest the possibility of a big hit (see FIGS. 31 and 32 to be described later). . In the present embodiment, the hold image is displayed in white as a normal display mode, and as the hold change effect, the red hold change effect in which the hold image changes to red with high reliability of the jackpot, and the hold image is red. There are prepared a green hold change effect that changes to green with a lower hit reliability and a blue hold change effect that changes the hold image to blue with a lower hit reliability than green. When it is determined in step S719 that the hold change effect is to be performed as the prefetching suggestion effect, the CPU 401 determines whether to change the hold image to red, green, or blue in the hold change effect. The determination is made based on prior determination information for the target hold, lottery, or the like so that the big hit reliability of the hold image for the target hold does not decrease. In other embodiments, the jackpot reliability may change so as to decrease. Further, in the present embodiment, as the hold change effect and the hold gas change effect, there are an effect that uses a decorative pattern and an effect that uses a mini character effect as to whether or not to change the hold image, so the process of step S719 When it is determined that the hold change effect or the hold change gaze effect is to be performed as the prefetching suggestion effect, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to change the hold image using the decorative design in the hold change effect or the hold change gaze effect. Alternatively, it is determined by lottery or the like whether to change the hold image using the mini character effect. Further, when the current number of first special symbol lottery hold is 0, the CPU 401 has no target hold, so which of the same-color chance eye gaze effect or hold change gaze effect is executed as the pre-read suggestion effect. Determined by lottery. Further, when there is a pre-determined jackpot in the first special symbol lottery that is on hold, the same-color chance eye effect or the hold change change effect may not be executed as a pre-read suggestion effect. The pre-read suggesting effect may be determined by lottery of allocation that is difficult to determine when the same color chance eye effect or the pending change gaze effect is executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S720.

  In step S720, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to execute notification effects including the effects determined to be executed in steps S702, S704 to S706, S715, S717, and S719. 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 S116 in FIG.

[Effect execution processing by image sound control unit in this embodiment]
Next, an effect execution process executed by the image sound control unit 500 in response to a notification effect execution instruction (see step S720 in FIG. 21) from the effect control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an effect execution process performed by the image sound control unit 500. In the control processing shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 executes a program stored in the ROM 502, and effects content data (image data, video data, sound data, etc.) stored in the ROM 502 is used. It is executed by playing.

  First, in step S801, the CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 determines whether a command for instructing execution of the notification effect is received from the effect control unit 400 (see step S720 in FIG. 21). If the determination in step S801 is YES, the process proceeds to step S802. If this determination is NO, the process ends.

  In step S802, CPU 501 creates a schedule of effects to be executed after the start of the notification effect, based on the execution order and execution timing of each effect set in the command received in step S801. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S803.

  In step S803, the CPU 501 starts a notification effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S804, the CPU 501 executes drawing processing based on the schedule created in step S802. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S805. Here, details of the drawing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the drawing process according to the present embodiment in step S804 of FIG.

[Drawing processing in this embodiment]
In step S8041 in FIG. 27, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the start timing of the roaring effect scheduled in step S802 in FIG. 26 has arrived. In the present embodiment, for example, a pseudo continuous effect (see FIG. 29 described later) or a reach effect is executed as a turn effect (see FIG. 30 described later). If the determination in step S8041 is YES, the process moves to step S8042, and if this determination is NO, the process moves to step S8043.

  In step S8042, the CPU 501 executes a roaring effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8043.

  In step S8043, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the start timing of the development effect scheduled in step S802 of FIG. 26 has arrived. In the present embodiment, for example, a pseudo-continuous effect or a reach effect is executed as the development effect (see FIGS. 29 and 30 described later). If the determination in step S8043 is YES, the process moves to step S8044. If the determination is NO, the process moves to step S8045.

  In step S8044, the CPU 501 executes the development effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S8045.

  In step S8045, the CPU 501 determines whether the start timing of the prefetch suggestion effect scheduled in step S802 of FIG. 26 has arrived. In the present embodiment, as a prefetch suggestion effect, for example, a hold change effect (a hold change effect using a decorative symbol (see FIG. 31 described later)) or a mini character effect (that is, a decorative symbol is not used) is reserved. Change effect (see FIG. 32 to be described later)), hold change gasset effect (hold change change effect using decorative symbols (see FIG. 31 to be described later)), or hold change change effect using a mini character effect (see FIG. 32 to be described later). )) Or the same color chance eye effect or the same color chance eye effect (not shown) is executed. If the determination in step S8045 is YES, the process proceeds to step S8046. If the determination is NO, the drawing process ends.

  In step S8046, the CPU 501 executes a prefetch suggesting effect. Thereafter, the drawing process is terminated.

  Although illustration is omitted, in the schedule created in step S802 of FIG. 26, effects other than the roaring effect, the development effect, and the prefetching suggestion effect (for example, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, cut-in notice effect, etc.) Is included, the CPU 501 executes each effect when the execution timing of each effect scheduled in step S802 arrives.

  Returning to FIG. 26, in step S805, the CPU 501 determines whether or not a command instructing the end of the notification effect is received from the effect control unit 400 (see step S117 in FIG. 18). If the determination in step S805 is YES, the process proceeds to step S806. If this determination is NO, the process of step S804 is performed again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed.

  In step S806, the CPU 501 ends the notification effect and ends the process.

[Characteristic operation according to this embodiment]
Next, in the present embodiment described using the above flowchart, an example of effects executed on the main screen (image display unit 6) will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a case in which the production effect is developed after executing the production effect during the notification effect, and a case in which the production effect is executed during the notification effect but the development effect is not developed. The prefetch suggestion effect executed during the notification effect may indicate the jackpot reliability of the reserved special symbol lottery. These examples will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 28 is a specific diagram for describing an outline of display of decorative symbols and reserved images. First, with reference to FIG. 28, a state in which the special symbol lottery is performed and the decorative symbol DI is variably displayed in order to notify the result will be described. The decorative symbol DI is a symbol for informing the determination result of the special symbol lottery. In this embodiment, the result of the special symbol lottery is instructed using the column of the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3. To do. In this way, the effect of notifying the result of the special symbol lottery when the decorative symbol DI is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped is referred to as a notification effect (variable effect). The notification effect may include display of various effect images, output of various effect sounds, and the like. For convenience of explanation, in the example shown in FIG. 28 and subsequent figures, only the reserved image RI indicating that the first special symbol lottery is reserved is described, and the second special symbol lottery is reserved. The reserved image is not shown. Further, in the following, a case where the first special symbol lottery is performed and the first special symbol is reserved as the reserved image RI will be described as an example, but the same applies when the second special symbol lottery is performed. It is.

  First, as shown in FIG. 28 (1), the decorative pattern DI (DI1 to DI3), the reserved image RI (RI1 to RI4), and the stage ST (ST1 to ST4) are displayed on the image display unit 6. The decorative symbol DI is composed of three (three columns) decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 and is displayed on the image display unit 6. More specifically, the left decorative design DI1 is displayed on the left side, the right decorative design DI2 is displayed on the right side, and the middle decorative design DI3 is displayed on the center. These left and right middle decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are variably displayed according to the variation display of the special symbol (in synchronization with the variation display).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 28 (2), as the left decorative symbol DI1, for example, a symbol on which a numeral “2” is drawn is temporarily stopped. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28 (3), as the right decorative design DI2, for example, the design on which the numeral “4” is drawn stops. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (4), after the symbol on which, for example, the numeral “5” is temporarily stopped as the middle decorative symbol DI3, the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped (definite stop display). ) At this timing, the variation display of the current special symbol ends (the current notification effect ends), and the player is notified of the result of the first special symbol lottery. Specifically, it is informed that the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit by aligning the decorative symbols DI with a specific symbol pattern (typically a doublet “777” or the like) as a hit, It is informed that the result of the first special symbol lottery is a loss due to the lack of specific symbols (losing eyes: typically “254”). Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (5), thereafter, the variation display of the decorative symbol DI is similarly started in accordance with the variation display of the next special symbol. In FIG. 28 and subsequent figures, the state in which the decorative design DI varies from top to bottom is represented by arrows.

  Here, the hold image RI is an image for indicating the number of the first special symbol lottery held by the player. The image display unit 6 displays a plurality of stages ST1 to ST4 that are positions where the reserved images RI are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 28, the number of times that the first special symbol lottery is held at a position above the plurality of stages ST1 to ST4 arranged in the left and right direction in the lower area of the image display unit 6 respectively. Corresponding reserved images RI (RI1 to RI4) are displayed. Further, as described above, the display mode of the reserved image RI is displayed as white, blue, green, and red images. In FIG. 28 and subsequent figures, for the sake of illustration, “white” is added to represent white. , “Blue” is attached to represent blue, “green” is attached to represent green, and “red” is attached to represent red.

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 28 (1), a first special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed next on stage ST1 arranged at one end (right end) of a plurality of stages ST arranged in a row. The hold image RI1 corresponding to the hold (that is, the oldest stored) (the first hold) is displayed. In addition, the stage ST2 arranged next to the stage ST1 (next to the left) has a hold corresponding to a hold (second hold) in which the first special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed next to the first hold. An image RI2 is displayed. Further, the stage ST3 arranged next to the stage ST2 (next to the left) has a hold corresponding to the hold (third hold) on which the first special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed next to the second hold. An image RI3 is displayed. In addition, the stage ST4 disposed next to the stage ST3 (next to the left) has a hold corresponding to the hold (fourth hold) scheduled to be followed by the first special symbol lottery after the third hold. An image RI4 is displayed. When the maximum number of times that the first special symbol lottery can be held is four, the stage ST4 on which the hold image RI4 is displayed is arranged at the other end (left end) of the plurality of stages arranged in a row. become.

  The reserved images RI respectively displayed on the plurality of stages ST are sequentially changed in display position (that is, the stage ST) every time the special symbol lottery is completed. Specifically, when the current special symbol variation display ends (when the decoration symbol DI variation display is completely stopped), the reserved image RI1 displayed on the stage ST1 disappears from the stage ST1 (that is, the first variation). 1 hold is digested), and the hold images RI2 to RI4 displayed on the stages ST2 to ST4 move from the stages ST2 to ST4 to the stages ST1 to ST3, respectively. In this way, the hold image RI sequentially moves the stage ST every time the hold of the first special symbol lottery is digested. In the present embodiment, the hold image RI is displayed at a position above the stage ST. However, the hold image RI is displayed at a predetermined position according to the number of times the hold is held without displaying the stage ST. It is good also as what is displayed on.

  By the way, as described above, in the present embodiment, the lottery result for the suspension of the first special symbol lottery is the effect control from the main control unit 100 before the special symbol variation display in the first special symbol lottery is started. The unit 400 is notified. That is, for example, before the second reserved image RI2 disappears from the stage ST1 and the change of the special symbol in the first special symbol lottery is started (that is, the second reserved is digested), for example, the second reserved image is When it occurs, the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery for the second hold is determined in advance. In the present embodiment, a pre-reading notice suggestion effect, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 30, is executed based on this prior determination and the like, for example, the reliability of winning in the first special symbol lottery is relatively high. The player can be expected in advance that there may be a hold. In the present embodiment, the prior determination is performed based on the suspension of the first special symbol lottery, but the preliminary determination may be performed based on the suspension of the second special symbol lottery.

  Next, FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are diagrams for explaining an example of an effect executed in the image display unit 6 in the present embodiment, and an effect of inciting whether or not to develop into an advanced effect was performed. Later, an effect that develops into a development effect (an effect that is executed when it is determined to execute a turning effect in the identification numbers 1 to 6 of the variation patterns described above; see FIGS. 20 and 21), and a turning effect is performed. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a specific example of an effect that does not develop into an effect (the effect content corresponding to the effect type P2 described above; see FIGS. 22 to 25). In FIG. 29, the first special symbol lottery holding number is 1, and there is no big hit in the reserved first special symbol lottery. A description will be given of an example of the production in the case where the groaning production (pseudo continuous production) is executed. In FIG. 30, the number of the first special symbol lottery held is 1, and the first special symbol lottery held is a big hit. There will be described an effect example in the case where there is nothing that has been developed and a turn production effect (a reach production effect) is executed as to whether or not the development production will be a reach production.

  First, with reference to FIG. 29, a case where a pseudo-joint effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 29 (1), when the special symbol variation display is started, the decorative display DI variation display is started on the image display unit 6. At this time, the hold image RI1 is displayed on the image display unit 6 at a position above the stage ST1 to indicate that the hold number of the stages ST1 to ST4 and the first special symbol lottery is 1. Yes.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (2), as the left decorative design DI1, for example, a design in which the number “2” is drawn is temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, the number “4” is drawn as the right decorative design DI2. After the symbol is temporarily displayed, the pseudo-joint effect is executed by displaying, for example, whether or not the symbol drawn as “NEXT” is temporarily stopped as the middle decorative symbol DI3. In the present embodiment, as the pseudo-continuous effect, an effect is performed in which a symbol (NEXT symbol) drawn as “NEXT” is temporarily stopped as a medium decorative symbol DI3. The production effect is not limited to the above, and any effect may be used as long as an effect suggesting whether or not an effect suggesting the development into a pseudo-continuous effect is performed.

  And when the identification number of the variation pattern which concerns on the notification effect currently performed is 1-6, and it has been determined that a turn effect is performed, as shown to FIG. 29 (3-1), an inside decoration design The NEXT symbol is temporarily stopped as DI3. This suggests to the player that it will subsequently develop into a pseudo-continuous production.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29 (4-1), re-variable display of the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 is started (a pseudo-continuous effect is executed). Although not shown, after the reach effect is executed according to the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern identification number), the result of the special symbol lottery, etc., the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are confirmed and stopped. The player is notified of the special symbol lottery result.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 29 (3-2), when the effect in which the NEXT symbol is not temporarily stopped and displayed is executed as the medium decoration symbol DI 3 (that is, when the effect type P 2 described above is selected as the effect type) ; See FIG. 21 to FIG. 25), for example, after the symbol on which the numeral “5” is drawn is temporarily stopped as the middle ornament symbol DI3, the three ornament symbols DI1 to DI3 are displayed in a definite stop display. The person is informed that the special symbol lottery result is lost.

  Next, a case where a reach-making effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 30 (1), when the special symbol variable display is started, the decorative display DI variable display is started on the image display unit 6. At this time, the hold image RI1 is displayed on the image display unit 6 at a position above the stage ST1 to indicate that the hold number of the stages ST1 to ST4 and the first special symbol lottery is 1. Yes.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30 (2), as the left decorative design DI1, for example, a design on which the number “3” is drawn is temporarily stopped, and then the number “3” is drawn on the right decorative design DI2. By displaying whether or not the symbol is temporarily stopped, reach reach effect is performed to determine whether or not reach is established, that is, whether or not to develop reach effect.

  And when the identification number of the variation pattern which concerns on the notification effect currently performed is 1-6, as shown to FIG. 30 (3-1), the number "3" was drawn as right decoration symbol DI2. When the symbols are displayed in a temporary stop, the reach is established, and thereafter, the player is suggested to develop into a reach effect. Thereafter, although not shown in the figure, after this, it develops into a reach effect, and after the predetermined effect is executed according to the variation pattern (variation pattern identification number), the result of the special symbol lottery, etc., the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are displayed. By displaying the fixed stop, the player is notified of the special symbol lottery result.

  On the other hand, when the identification number of the variation pattern relating to the currently executed notification effect is 7 or 8 (that is, when the effect type P2 described above is selected as the effect type; see FIGS. 21 to 25), 30 (3-2), as the right decorative design DI2, the design in which the number “3” is drawn is not temporarily displayed (the reach is established and the development of reach is not achieved). For example, the number “4” is displayed. The symbol on which is drawn is displayed as a temporary stop.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30 (4-2), after the symbol on which “6” is drawn, for example, is temporarily stopped as the middle decorative symbol DI3, three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are fixedly displayed. The player is informed that the special symbol lottery result is lost.

  Next, FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are diagrams for explaining an effect example executed in the image display unit 6 in the present embodiment, and after performing a hold change effect as a prefetch suggestion effect, a reach effect is performed. An effect that informs that the special symbol lottery result is a losing (without a reach is established) (immediately notifies the losing) (the contents of the effect corresponding to the effect type P3 described above; see FIGS. 22 to 25) It is a figure which shows the specific example of. In FIG. 31, the number of holds in the first special symbol lottery is 2, the prefetch suggestion target is the hold image RI2, and the hold change effect or the hold change gaze effect using the decorative design is executed as the prefetch suggestion effect. In FIG. 32, the number of holds in the first special symbol lottery is 2, the prefetch suggestion target is the hold image RI2, and the hold change effect using the mini character effect as the prefetch suggestion effect or An effect example in the case where the pending change gasse effect is executed will be described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 31, a case where a hold change effect or a hold change gaze effect using a decorative design as a prefetch suggestion effect is executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 31 (1), when the variable symbol lottery display is started, the decorative display DI variable display is started on the image display unit 6. At this time, the image display unit 6 has a white display mode at the positions above the stages ST1 and ST2 to indicate that the number of stages ST1 to ST4 and the number of the first special symbol lottery hold are two. The reserved image RI1 and the reserved image RI2 are displayed.

  Next, in the currently executed notification effect, when it is determined to execute the hold change effect as the pre-read suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 31 (2-1), for example, the numeral “2” is used as the left decorative symbol DI1. Is temporarily stopped and displayed as a right decoration symbol DI2, for example, a symbol temporarily stopped with a numeral "4". Thereafter, for example, a symbol (change symbol) drawn as “change” is temporarily stopped and displayed as the medium decorative symbol DI3, and reaches the reserved image RI2 from the temporarily stopped changed symbol toward the reserved image RI2 that is the prefetch suggestion target. The lightning to light is emitted, and the hold change effect is executed to change the display mode of the hold image RI2 from white to green. This suggests that there is a high possibility that the player has won a big hit as a result of the first special symbol lottery corresponding to the reserved image RI2.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30 (3-1), after the medium decorative design DI3 is changed from a change design to a design in which, for example, the numeral “5” is drawn and temporarily stopped, three decorative designs DI1 are displayed. When DI3 is confirmed and stopped, the player is notified that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost.

  On the other hand, in the currently executed notification effect, when it is determined to execute the hold change gasse effect as the prefetch suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 31 (2-2), it is shown in FIG. 31 (2-1). In the same manner as above, for example, a symbol on which a numeral “2” is drawn is temporarily stopped and displayed as a left decorative symbol DI1, and a symbol on which a numeral “4” is drawn is temporarily stopped and displayed as a right decorative symbol DI2. Thereafter, for example, a symbol (change symbol) drawn as “change” is temporarily stopped and displayed as the medium decoration symbol DI3, and lightning is issued from the temporarily stopped symbol to the reserved image RI2 that is a prefetch suggestion target. The reserved change gaze effect is executed in which the display image of the reserved image RI2 is not changed from white without reaching the reserved image RI2.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 31 (3-2), after the medium decorative design DI3 is changed from a change design to a design in which, for example, the numeral “5” is drawn and temporarily stopped, three decorative designs DI1 are displayed. When DI3 is confirmed and stopped, the player is notified that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost.

  Next, a case where a hold change effect or a hold change gaze effect using a mini character effect as a prefetch suggestion effect is executed will be described using FIG. As shown in FIG. 32 (1), when the variation display of the special symbol lottery is started, the variation display of the decorative symbol DI is started on the image display unit 6. At this time, the image display unit 6 has a white display mode at the positions above the stages ST1 and ST2 to indicate that the number of stages ST1 to ST4 and the number of the first special symbol lottery hold are two. The reserved image RI1 and the reserved image RI2 are displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32 (2), in the image display unit 6, a mini character effect in which a mini character effect in which a mini character A and a mini character B fight is executed as a prefetch suggestion effect.

  Next, in the currently executed notification effect, when it is determined to execute the hold change effect as the prefetch suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 32 (3-1), the image display unit 6 displays the mini character effect. As the effect result, an effect suggesting that the mini character A has won is executed, and thereafter, a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image RI2 from white to green is executed. This suggests that there is a high possibility that the player has won a big hit as a result of the first special symbol lottery corresponding to the reserved image RI2.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32 (4-1), as the left decorative design DI1, for example, a design in which the number “2” is drawn is temporarily stopped and displayed, and as the right decorative design DI2, for example, the number “4” is drawn. The displayed symbol temporary stop is displayed, and, for example, a symbol on which the number “5” is drawn is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are fixedly stopped and displayed. It is notified that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost.

  On the other hand, in the currently executed notification effect, when it is determined to execute the hold change gasse effect as the prefetch suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 32 (3-2), the image display unit 6 displays the mini character effect. As the effect result, an effect suggesting that the mini character B has won is executed, and the display mode of the reserved image RI <b> 2 is executed as a reserved change gaze effect that is not changed from white.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 32 (4-2), as in the case of FIG. 32 (4-1), as the left decorative design DI 1, for example, a design on which the numeral “2” is drawn is temporarily stopped and displayed. As DI2, for example, a design temporary stop display with a number “4” drawn is displayed, and as a medium decoration design DI3, for example, a design with a number “5” drawn is temporarily stopped and displayed, three decorative designs DI1 to DI3 are displayed. By displaying the fixed stop, the player is notified that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 to 25, when the variation pattern having the identification number 7 or 8 is determined, the special effect is not executed and the reach is not established. Any of an effect that informs that the result of the lottery is lost (effect type P1), an effect that does not develop into an advanced effect after execution of the roaring effect (effect type P2), or an effect that executes a prefetch suggestion effect (effect type P3) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be determined as any one of the production contents of the production type P1 or the production type P2. In this case, for example, when the variation pattern with the identification number 7 is determined, the effect type determination table shown in FIG. 33 is used instead of the effect type determination tables ET1-1 and ET1-2 shown in FIGS. When the effect type is determined using ET3-1 and the variation pattern with the identification number 8 is determined, instead of the effect type determination tables ET2-1 and ET2-2 shown in FIGS. The effect type may be determined using the effect type determination table ET4-1 shown in FIG. The effect type determination tables ET3-1 and ET4-1 will be described below with reference to FIGS. In the following, the effect type determination tables ET3-1 and ET4-1 shown in FIGS. 33 and 34 may be simply referred to as ET3-1 and ET4-1.

  In ET3-1 shown in FIG. 33, the range of the effect random value used for determining which effect type is selected from among a plurality of effect types (effect types P1 and P2) is the first special symbol lottery. Allocated according to the number of holds. For example, when the first special symbol lottery holding number is 0, a random value range of “0 to 49” is assigned to the production type P2 among the production random numbers of “0 to 99” and “50 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is 1, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 39” is allocated to the production type P2, and “40 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 2, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 29” is assigned to the production type P2, and “30 to 99” Is assigned to the production type P1. When the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 3, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, the random value range of “0 to 9” is assigned to the production type P2, and “10 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1.

  Next, in ET4-1 shown in FIG. 34, the range of the effect random value used for determining which effect type is selected from the plurality of effect types (effect types P1 and P2) is the first. It is allocated according to the number of reserved special symbols. For example, when the first special symbol lottery holding number is 0, a random value range of “0-9” is assigned to the production type P2 among the production random numbers of “0-99”, and “10-99” is assigned. Is assigned to the production type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is 1, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 7” is allocated to the production type P2, and “8 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 2, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 4” is assigned to the production type P2, and “5 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1. When the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 3, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 2” is assigned to the production type P2, and “3 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1.

  From the above, it is a case where ET3-1 and ET4-1 shown in FIGS. 33 and 34 are used instead of ET1-1, ET1-2, ET2-1, and ET2-2 shown in FIGS. However, when the variation pattern with the identification number 7 is determined rather than when the variation pattern with the identification number 8 is determined (that is, when the normal immediate loss is determined as the type of the production pattern, the special immediate loss is determined). It is easier to determine that an effect that does not develop into a developed effect is performed after execution of the roaring effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 to 25, when the variation pattern having the identification number 7 or 8 is determined, the special effect is not performed and the reach is not established. Any of an effect that informs that the result of the lottery is lost (effect type P1), an effect that does not develop into an advanced effect after execution of the roaring effect (effect type P2), or an effect that executes a prefetch suggestion effect (effect type P3) However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to determine the production content of the production type P1 or the production type P3. In this case, for example, when the variation pattern having the identification number 7 is determined, the effects shown in FIGS. 35 and 36 are used instead of the effect type determination tables ET1-1 and ET1-2 shown in FIGS. When the effect type is determined using the type determination tables ET5-1 and ET5-2, and the variation pattern with the identification number 8 is determined, the effect type determination tables ET2-1 and ET2 shown in FIGS. Instead of -2, the effect type may be determined using the effect type determination tables ET6-1 and ET6-2 shown in FIGS. The effect type determination tables ET5-1, ET5-2, ET6-1, and ET6-2 will be described below with reference to FIGS. In the following, the production type determination tables ET5-1, ET5-2, ET6-1 and ET6-2 shown in FIGS. 35 to 38 are simply referred to as ET5-1, ET5-2, ET6-1 and ET6-. There may be two.

  In ET5-1 shown in FIG. 35, the range of the effect random value used for determining which effect type is selected from among a plurality of effect types (effect types P1 and P3) is the first special symbol lottery. Allocated according to the number of holds. For example, when the first special symbol lottery holding number is 0, the random value range of “0 to 4” is assigned to the effect type P3 among the effect random numbers of “0 to 99” and “5 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is 1, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 9” is assigned to the production type P3, and “10 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1. When the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 2, among the effect random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 19” is allocated to the effect type P3, and “20 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 3, among the effect random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 39” is allocated to the effect type P3, and “40 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1.

  Next, in ET5-2 shown in FIG. 36, the range of the effect random number value used for determining which effect type is selected from the plurality of effect types (effect types P1 and P3) is the first. It is allocated according to the number of reserved special symbols. For example, when the first special symbol lottery holding number is 1, a random value range of “0 to 39” is assigned to the production type P3 among the production random numbers of “0 to 99” and “40 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 2, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 44” is assigned to the production type P3, and “45 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 3, a random value range of “0 to 49” is assigned to the production type P3 among the production random numbers of “0 to 99” and “50 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1.

  In the ET 6-1 shown in FIG. 37, the range of the effect random number value used for determining which effect type is selected from the plurality of effect types (effect types P1 and P3) is the first special symbol lottery. Allocated according to the number of holds. For example, when the first special symbol lottery holding number is 0, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value of “0” is assigned to the production type P3, and the randomness of “1 to 99” A numerical range is assigned to the production type P1. Also, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is 1, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 1” is allocated to the production type P3 and “2 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery hold is 2, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 3” is assigned to the production type P3, and “4 to 99” Is assigned to the production type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 3, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 7” is assigned to the production type P3, and “8 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1.

  Next, in ET6-2 shown in FIG. 38, the range of the effect random value used for determining which effect type is selected from the plurality of effect types (effect types P1 and P3) is the first. It is allocated according to the number of reserved special symbols. For example, when the first special symbol lottery holding number is 1, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 7” is allocated to the production type P3, and “8 to 99” Is assigned to the production type P1. In addition, when the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 2, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 8” is assigned to the production type P3, and “9 to 99” Is assigned to the production type P1. When the number of first special symbol lottery holds is 3, among the random numbers of “0 to 99”, a random value range of “0 to 9” is assigned to the production type P3, and “10 to 99”. Is assigned to the production type P1.

  As described above, instead of ET1-1, ET1-2, ET2-1, and ET2-2 shown in FIGS. 22-25 shown in FIGS. 22-25, ET5-1, ET5-2 shown in FIGS. Even when ET6-1 and ET6-2 are used, if the variation pattern of the identification number 7 or 8 is determined, the prefetch suggestion effect is executed as the number of the first special symbol lottery holds increases. This makes it easier to make decisions. In addition, when the variation pattern of the identification number 7 or 8 is determined and there is a big hit in the pre-judgment result for the hold of the first special symbol lottery, the pre-judgment result for the hold of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit It is easier to determine that the prefetching suggestive effect is executed than when there is no such thing. In addition, the variation pattern of the identification number 7 is determined rather than the variation pattern of the identification number 8 (that is, the special immediate loss is determined rather than the normal immediate loss being determined as the effect pattern type). It is easier to determine that the pre-read suggesting effect is executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that when the variation pattern having the identification number 7 or 8 is determined by the main control unit 100, the effect control unit 400 determines one of the effect types P1 to P3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect type may be determined in a one-to-one correspondence by the variation pattern determined by the main control unit 100. For example, a variation pattern with an identification field number of 7 may be a variation pattern corresponding to the effect type P2, and a variation pattern with an identification number of 8 may be a variation pattern corresponding to the effect type P1. The pattern may be a variation pattern corresponding to the effect type P3, and the variation pattern having the identification number 8 may be a variation pattern corresponding to the effect type P1.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery develops to the development effect suggesting that there is a high possibility of being a big hit (or the specification that suggests development to the development effect). After performing a squealing effect that dictates whether or not the decorative design of is stopped), a variation pattern that can be used to produce an effect that develops into a development effect (or an effect that stops a specific decorative design) and a swaying effect were executed Thereafter, there is a variation pattern indicating a reachless loss that can execute an effect (the effect of the effect type P2) that informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss without developing into an effect. In addition, there are fluctuation patterns corresponding to the production pattern type “Special Immediate Loss” and fluctuation patterns corresponding to the production pattern type “Normal Immediate Loss”. When the variation pattern corresponding to “Special Immediate Loss” is selected from the corresponding variation pattern, after performing the roaring effect, the effect that informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without developing into an advanced effect Is set to have a high probability of executing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect that the specific decorative symbol is stopped suggesting that the result of the special symbol lottery is likely to be a big hit (or the special decorative symbol is stopped and the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit) A variation pattern capable of executing a development effect that suggests that there is a high probability of being an effect, and an effect that indicates that the result of the special symbol lottery is not a big hit and suggests a prior determination result (the effect of the effect type P3) ) And a variation pattern indicating a loss without reach. In addition, there are fluctuation patterns corresponding to the production pattern type “Special Immediate Loss” and fluctuation patterns corresponding to the production pattern type “Normal Immediate Loss”. When a variation pattern corresponding to “Special Immediate Loss” is selected from the corresponding variation pattern, the probability of executing an effect that suggests a prior determination result and informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss is increased. Is set to

  Further, in the present embodiment, a specific decorative design stops and the special design lottery results are developed to indicate that it is highly likely that the result of the special symbol lottery will be a big hit (for example, the decorative design stops at the reach eye) A variation pattern capable of executing an effect that can be developed into a reach effect), a special symbol lottery result indicating that the result is not a big hit, and an indication that indicates a prior determination result (an effect of the effect type P3) indicating a reachless loss There are fluctuation patterns. In addition, there are fluctuation patterns corresponding to the production pattern type “Special Immediate Loss” and fluctuation patterns corresponding to the production pattern type “Normal Immediate Loss”. When a variation pattern corresponding to “Special Immediate Loss” is selected from the corresponding variation pattern, the probability of executing an effect that suggests a prior determination result and informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss is increased. Is set to

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol when the variation pattern corresponding to “special instant lose” is selected is set to determine the same time regardless of the number of special symbol lotteries held. However, the variation time of the special symbol when the variation pattern corresponding to “usually lost immediately” is selected is set such that a different time can be determined depending on the number of special symbol lotteries held.

  Also, in the present embodiment, when there is a special symbol lottery suspension where the pre-judgment result is a big hit, the variation pattern corresponding to “Normal Immediate Loss” has a variation time of 12.02 seconds Or, when a variation pattern corresponding to “Special Immediate Loss” is selected, a special symbol lottery is performed rather than an effect that informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without performing the development effect after executing the roaring effect. It is set so that the probability of executing an effect that suggests a result of prior determination for the on-hold is increased. Further, as the number of special symbol lotteries held increases, the variation pattern corresponding to “Normal Immediate Loss” has a variation time of 12.02 seconds or the variation pattern corresponding to “Special Immediate Loss”. When selected, it is set so that the probability of executing an effect that suggests a preliminary determination result for the special symbol lottery suspension is increased. By these, since the player can be effectively given an expectation that he / she has been a big hit in the reserved special symbol lottery, the player's interest can be attracted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after executing the roaring effect, a variation pattern capable of executing an effect (the effect of the effect type P2) for notifying that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without developing into an advanced effect is selected. When it is done, it is possible to execute an effect (effect of the effect type P3) that suggests a prior determination result for the special symbol lottery suspension. In addition, when a variation pattern capable of executing the effect of the effect type P3 is selected, the effect of the effect type P2 can be executed. Thereby, the player's interest can be effectively attracted to the notification effect that is performed when the notification effect that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost or the hold that the preliminary determination result is suggested is digested.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a variation pattern corresponding to `` special immediate lose '' is selected as a variation pattern indicating non-reach loss, a variation pattern corresponding to `` special immediate lose '' is performed, There is a probability of performing an effect that informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss without developing into a development effect, or an effect that suggests a prior determination result and informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss It is set to be high.

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In the above-described embodiment, when the variation pattern corresponding to “normally lost” is selected as the variation pattern, the variation effect is 12.02 seconds. An effect that informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without developing into an effect (the effect of the effect type P2), or an effect that suggests a preliminary determination result for the suspension of the special symbol lottery (the effect of the effect type P3) It was assumed that it was feasible. However, when the variation pattern corresponding to “normally lost” is selected as the variation pattern, the effect type P2 or P3 may not be executed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, any one of an effect that indicates whether or not to develop into a reach effect and an effect that indicates whether or not to develop into a pseudo-continuous effect are executed as the effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect that indicates whether or not to develop into a zone entry effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that a special symbol lottery is a big hit will be executed as a sound effect. Alternatively, it may be possible to execute an effect asking whether or not it develops to an effect that suggests a pre-determined result for the suspension of special symbol lottery (pre-read suggestion effect in the above-described embodiment). By doing so, it is possible to increase the variety of roaring effects and prevent the player from getting bored with the game.

  In the embodiment described above, either the chance eye effect or the hold change effect is executed as the prefetching suggestion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a prefetching suggestion effect, a mode entry effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a special symbol lottery has been won may be executed. By doing in this way, the diversity of prefetch suggestion production can be raised and it can prevent that a player gets tired of a game.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2 ... Game board 4 ... Display 5 ... Frame member 6 ... Image display part 7 ... Movable accessory 8 ... Board lamp 20 ... Game area 21 ... 1st start 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 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 DI ... Decoration pattern RI ... Reserved image ST ... Stage

Claims (1)

Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game based on the game information acquired by establishing the start condition;
Based on the determination result of the special game determination, a variable time determining means for determining a variable time for informing the determination result;
Based on the variation time determined by the variation time determination unit, an effect pattern determination unit that determines an effect pattern of a notification effect that is an effect of notifying the determination result and in which a predetermined effect design varies.
Based on the effect pattern determined by the effect pattern determination means, the effect execution means for executing the notification effect ,
Before Symbol demonstration execution means, wherein the notification effect, particular suggests that it is likely that specific performance symbols is performed the special game the specific performance symbols is stopped after the tilting effect that inflame to stop A first effect that develops into an effect, and a second effect that does not develop into the specific effect without stopping the specific effect symbol after the roaring effect,
The variation time determined by the variation time determination means includes a specific variation time in which the first effect can be executed, a first non-specific change time in which the second effect can be executed, and a second non-specific change. Including at least a time and a shortened variation time in which neither the first effect nor the second effect is executed,
Decided to execute the second effect when the second non-specific variation time is determined, rather than the probability of determining to execute the second effect when the first non-specific variation time is determined. A gaming machine with a higher probability of being played .

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