JP6675558B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a symbol for notifying a result of a lottery.

  At present, a general pachinko gaming machine extracts a random number value due to a launched game ball entering a starting port, and based on the extracted random number value, a jackpot state which is an advantageous state for the player. Is determined. The result of the determination is notified by a special symbol that performs a definite display after the start of the derivation display, but the special symbol is displayed small in a corner of the game area, and a simulated effect of the special symbol is arranged in the center of the game area. It is displayed large on the display device. Therefore, the player sees not a special symbol but a pseudo effect that is largely displayed at the center of the game area, and determines the result of the game and the sense of expectation for the result.

  In recent years, a pachinko gaming machine has been developed in which the same model performs a regular effect (hereinafter, referred to as an RTC effect) simultaneously or in conjunction with each other (Patent Document 1).

  A pachinko gaming machine that performs such an RTC effect has a great impact on a player who is wondering which model to play a game in, and makes the simultaneous or linked effects interesting so that the effect can be seen. There are also players who play games at, which greatly contributes to the player's model selection. The conventional RTC effect is performed regularly (for example, every hour), and is performed a plurality of times during a business day.

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  Providing the RTC effect as described in the prior art has the effect of greatly contributing to the player's model selection, but the RTC effect is executed multiple times within one business day, so A player who has played for a long period of time will be able to show the same RTC effect many times, and there is a problem that the player is tired of playing the game and has a low contribution to playing the game for a long period of time.

  In view of the above circumstances, the present invention can provide a player with a feeling that he / she has made a self-produced RTC effect different from that of a neighboring device even with the same model, thereby giving the player a motivation to play a game for a long time. It is intended to provide a possible gaming machine.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is
A right / wrong determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the extracted numerical data;
Pass / fail result notification means for notifying the result of the determination;
Pseudo effect execution means for executing an effect according to the determination of the right or wrong,
A timing means for measuring time;
A timing effect executing means for executing a timing effect in accordance with the timing result of the timing means,
In a gaming machine equipped with
When the timing effect is being performed, at least the notification effect is provided on condition that the numerical data determined to be won by the success / failure determination means has already been extracted, or that the success / failure determination means has determined that the winning has been achieved. Notification effect execution means for executing
Notification information storage means for storing and holding information indicating that the notification effect has been executed,
Providing a general notification effect and a development notification effect as the type of the notification effect, a notification effect determining means for determining the type of the notification effect to be executed,
With
The notification effect deciding means determines the general notification effect when executing the notification effect during the timed effect that is performed only after the power supply to the gaming machine is started, and determines the notification during the timed effect. When the effect is executed and the notification effect is further performed during the next timed effect, the development notification effect is determined. When the announcement effect is executed during the game, the general announcement effect is determined.

  The success / failure determination means is provided in a main control device that controls the progress of the game, a sub-control device that controls various effect devices based on a command received from the main control device controls an effect display device, and a pseudo effect is performed in the effect effect. The configuration displayed on the display device is preferable.

  The predetermined condition for extracting the numerical data may be that a game ball enters a starting port arranged in the game area, in which case, the hit / fail judgment means holds the numerical data for which the execution has not been performed up to a predetermined number. It is preferable to provide a holding storage unit for storing the information. Further, in a turning-type gaming machine including a start lever, a plurality of turning drums each of which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn, and a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to each of the turning drums, May be set as the predetermined condition.

  It is preferable that the timing effect starts at a predetermined start timing and ends at a predetermined end timing. In a state where the power of the gaming machine is supplied, the timing effect is performed during business hours of the day. Is executed a plurality of times. Note that the predetermined start timing may be a predetermined time or a time since the power was turned on. However, it is preferable that a plurality of the same models start production at the same timing or in conjunction with each other. desirable. In addition, the end timing may be a predetermined time or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the timing effect. In addition, the timing effect may be performed on an effect display device on which a pseudo effect is executed, or may be performed on a different display device. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the effects are not effected on the display device but are effected by sound effects or illuminated lights.

  "The numerical data determined to be a winning by the winning / rejecting determination means has been extracted" means that the extraction has already been performed, but the determination has not been made yet, and That is, the hit value is stored. The phrase “determined as a winning by the winning / failing determination means” means that the winning / winning determination means has already been implemented, and the winning variation is being implemented. Therefore, it is not necessary to adopt a configuration in which the notification effect is executed immediately after the winning determination.

  In addition, as described as “at least”, it is not always necessary to execute the notification effect just because there is a hit memory, or a change that makes a hit occurs. What is necessary is just the minimum condition for the execution of the announcement effect. For example, there may be a plurality of types of hits, and a notification effect may be performed only in the case of a specific hit, or a configuration that determines whether or not to perform the notification effect based on the remaining time of the timed effect or the like.

  The "announcement effect" is an effect that is performed when the timed effect is performed, and indicates that there is a hit in the hold memory in a state other than the timed effect, or is currently fluctuating in a state other than the timed effect. The so-called hit-determination effect that indicates that a thing is a hit is different from the “notification effect” in the claims, and the “notification effect” does not appear except during the timed effect. It is preferable that the hit confirmation effect does not appear during the timed effect.

  If the announcement effect is performed during the timed production, the possibility of starting the jackpot game during the timed effect is extremely high, but during the big hit game, the timed production that was being executed is continued (for example, an effect) A timed effect may be performed by reducing the display area on the display device, or a timed effect may be performed using the sub liquid crystal), or during the big hit game, the timed effect may be temporarily stopped, and the time when the big hit game ends A configuration may be adopted in which the timing production is restarted when the original timing of the completed timing production has not been reached. In this case, the restart of the timing effect is not counted as a new timing effect as a matter of course.

  `` General announcement production '', `` development announcement production '' is a composition that has a relationship between the general and the development, such as a hierarchical relationship, an order, a stage, etc. The first episode → the second episode → the third episode in an animation or drama may be used, and the production itself does not need to be related. An effect is performed, and the development announcement effect appears only after the announcement effect appears in the timing effect.

  The timing effect may be only one type, or may have a plurality of types as the timing effect. It should be noted that while the timing effect is displayed, displayed with sound effects, and decorative light, the display content differs depending on the presence or absence of the notification effect during the timing effect, but it is preferable that the effect sound is the same. It does not disturb the coordination with the same model in the vicinity that performs the timing effect in synchronization with the timing.

  The determination method of the notification effect determination means determines the development notification effect when the information indicating that the notification effect has been executed is stored and held by the notification information storage means, and the notification effect is executed. If the information indicating the fact has not been stored, a general announcement effect may be determined. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the degree of development of the development notification effect is increased in accordance with the number of notification effects (number of storages and storage contents of the notification information storage means) that appeared during the timed effect.

  The information stored in the notification information storage means may be configured to be erasable by operating the operation means provided in the gaming machine. Thereby, when the player is replaced, the player himself can enjoy the announcement effect from the beginning. If the game has not been played for a predetermined time (for example, if a new pseudo symbol has not started to change for a predetermined time), the information stored in the notification information storage means may be deleted. The player who starts the game can enjoy the announcement production from the beginning.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, in addition to the effect that the timing effect can greatly contribute to the selection of the model of the player, even in the case of the same type of gaming machine, the player can give a notice effect different from other gaming machines. Can be given to the player, and motivation to play the game for a long time can be given.

The front view of the pachinko machine 50. The front view of the game board 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric configuration of the gaming machine. The chart which shows the operation content of a gaming machine. Chart showing types and contents of big hit games 9 is a flowchart showing an outline of a main routine executed by main controller 80. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. 9 is a flowchart 1 showing a hit / fail judgment process executed by the main control device 80. 5 is a flowchart 2 showing a hit / fail judgment process executed by the main control device 80. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a success / failure determination process executed by the main control device 80. 4 is a flowchart 4 illustrating a hit / fail judgment process executed by the main control device 80. Flowchart 1 showing a special game process executed by main controller 80. Flowchart 2 showing a special game process executed by main controller 80. Flowchart 3 showing a special game process executed by main controller 80. Flowchart 4 showing a special game process executed by main controller 80. 9 is a flowchart showing a pending number instruction command receiving process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. 9 is a flowchart showing a change instruction command receiving process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. The flowchart which shows the timed production execution process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the notification effect execution process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. 9 is a flowchart showing a timing effect ending process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. 9 is a flowchart showing a notification effect ending process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. 9 is a flowchart showing a jackpot start effect instruction command receiving process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. A chart showing the types of timing effects and the effects. A chart showing the types of announcement effects and the effects. The figure which shows the example of a combination of timed production and announcement production. Effect display example 1 displayed on effect symbol display device 6. Effect display example 2 displayed on effect symbol display device 6. Effect display example 3 displayed on effect symbol display device 6. Effect display example 4 displayed on effect symbol display device 6. Effect display example 5 displayed on effect symbol display device 6.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments at all, and various types belonging to the technical scope of the present invention can be adopted, and the contents described in the respective embodiments can be appropriately combined. Needless to say, this is possible.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a kind of a game machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 which forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame is attached to the other side of the hinge 53, and the inner frame can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. . A glass plate 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame behind the glass plate 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and game sounds generated from the pachinko machine 50 are output, thereby improving the player's taste. Further, a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light in accordance with the game state are provided on the front frame 52 in order to improve the interest of the player. Below the front frame 52, an upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed. A firing handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63. By rotating the firing handle 64 clockwise, a firing device (not shown) is movable, and a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1. A game button 67 operable by a player is provided substantially at the center of the upper portion of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is provided with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 has a lending button 57 and a settlement button 58. And a CR adjustment display device having a balance display 59. A predetermined number of game balls are sealed in the machine, and the shot game balls are collected in the game machine and are used cyclically to perform the game. The effects of the present invention can be exerted without any problem as a type of gaming machine.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. The game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by well-known guide rails 2a and 2b, and a number of game nails (not shown) are implanted therein.

  A liquid crystal frame decoration 5 having a window portion is provided substantially at the center of the game area 3, and the LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (see FIG. 3) is configured to be visible to a player, and is a publicly known, not shown. A warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage and the like are also provided.

  Below the liquid crystal frame decoration 5, a first starting port 11 is arranged, and on the right of the liquid crystal frame decoration 5, a composite winning device in which a normal symbol operating gate 17 and a second starting port 12 are unitized is arranged. Have been. The second starting port 12 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory provided with a wing piece that can be opened and closed. If the wing piece is not opened, the game ball is obstructed by the regulating member 40 and cannot enter the second starting port 12. It has become.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal frame decoration 5 (to the right of the first starting port 11), a special winning port 14 is arranged. On the left side of the first starting port 11, three normal winning ports 31 are arranged. Note that these normal winning openings are winning openings in which the ball entry rate does not always change (ball entry is always possible).

  At the lower right of the game area, a normal symbol display device 7 including a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol reservation number display device 8, a first special symbol reservation number display device 18, and a second special symbol reservation number display device 19 And a first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 comprising a seven-segment display device.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 3) detects a game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 normally operates. The design is such that the wing member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven according to the mode of the ordinary symbol in which the symbol starts to fluctuate and stops after a predetermined time, so that the ball can enter the second starting port 12. ing.

  The opening time during which the wing member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven is normally one opening of 0.2 seconds once (short opening), and one opening of the opening extension function that operates in the time saving state is one normal symbol. Three 1.0 second releases are performed.

  When a game ball enters the first starting port 11 (the first starting port switch 11a (see FIG. 3) detects a game ball), the first special symbol display device 9 starts to fluctuate, and the first special symbol starts changing. Stop after hours. Further, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second starting port 12 (the second starting port switch 12a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 displays the second special symbol. The symbol starts to change and stops after a predetermined time.

  While the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect change of the pseudo symbol linked to the change of each special symbol. Thus, the player recognizes the hit by the pseudo symbol on the effect symbol display device 6 arranged at the center of the game area 3. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed with priority given to the change (judgment of success / failure) of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entry into the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. Specifically, when there is the first special symbol on-hold memory, the change of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol on-hold memory, and the change of the first special symbol on-hold memory is started. I do. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in the big hit display mode, a special winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 3) described later is driven. When the special winning opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the special winning opening 14 is opened almost synchronously, and a game ball enters the special winning opening 14 (the count switch 14a (see FIG. 3) detects the game ball). Is configured to be possible.

  Note that the pachinko machine in the present embodiment is configured as a probability varying machine. Specifically, the game with the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is roughly classified into a game in which the special winning opening 14 is closed and a big hit game in which the special winning opening 14 is opened. It is roughly classified into a normal probability state (hereinafter, a normal state) and a high probability state (hereinafter, a probability fluctuation) in which a player has a more advantageous state (the probability of a big hit is high and the big hit is easy) than the normal state. State).

  The first special symbol and the second special symbol are composed of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probability variation state is set so as to be able to shift after the end of the jackpot game with the probability variation symbol. In any game state, if a big hit is made with the probability change symbol, the game shifts to the probability change state after the big hit game ends. Similarly, the normal state is set to be able to shift after the end of the jackpot game with the non-probability variable symbol, and if the normal state, the probability fluctuation state, in any of the game states hits with the non-probability variable symbol, after the jackpot game, Move to normal state.

  After the transition to the normal state, the change time of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is reduced by a specified number of times (100 times in the present embodiment), and the time-saving state in which the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is activated. When the change time of the special symbol and the normal symbol (the time from the start of the change to the display of the result) is reduced, the number of times the change display is performed within a certain time is increased.

  In the time-saving state of the present embodiment, the time of the special symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display device is shortened along with the shortening of the variation time of the special symbol. Is used to confirm the normal symbol many times. Therefore, the number of times the normal symbol hits within a certain period of time increases, whereby the number of times the normal electric accessory is activated also increases. In addition, in the time reduction state, the opening time of the normal electric accessory is set to be long (opening extension function), so that a large number of game balls can easily win. Since a large number of game balls can be easily won as described above, the number of times the special symbols are fluctuated and displayed is further increased. Games can be played.

  In the probability variation state, the variation time of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol is reduced similarly to the time reduction state, and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the opening of the normal electric accessory opening function are the same as those in the time reduction state. However, the probability fluctuation state increases the jackpot probability of the special symbol in addition to the time reduction state (the state in which the big hit is easy). A game state advantageous to the player is achieved.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is provided with a real-time clock (hereinafter, referred to as RTC) (corresponding to the clocking means of the present invention), and when a predetermined time (once every two hours) arrives, The timing effect (corresponding to the timing effect of the present invention) is performed on the effect symbol display device 6 for a predetermined time regardless of the game situation. As a result, the same type of gaming machines installed on the gaming machine island equipment start timing production at the same time, and the power that such production gives to the player is compared to the case where individual production machines perform production. The sense of scale is dramatically increased, and the production of many gaming machines is synchronized, creating a state of excitement.

  In the timing effect in the present embodiment, a notification effect (corresponding to the notification effect of the present invention) that appears only during the timing effect is performed when a change in which a 16-round jackpot game starts to occur during execution of the timing effect. The configuration will be described later in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50, which is configured around a main controller 80. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, a power supply circuit, and the like that merely relay signals are not described.

  Although not shown in detail, each of the main controller 80, the payout controller 81, the effect symbol controller 82, and the sub-integrated controller 83 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.

  The main control device 80 includes a first starting port switch 11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port switch 12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 for operating a symbol, a count switch 14a for counting the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 14, and a normal winning opening 31 The detection signal of the normal winning opening switch 31a for detecting the played game ball is input.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs the generated commands to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. In addition, the main control device 80 includes a first special symbol display device 9 (first special symbol display device in the drawing) and a second special symbol display device 10 (second special symbol display device in the drawing) connected via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 90. 2), the first special symbol reservation number display device 18 (first special figure reservation number display device in the figure), the second special symbol reservation number display device 19 (the Lighting of two special figure reserved number display devices) and the ordinary symbol reserved number display device 8 (common figure reserved number display device in the figure) are controlled.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (referred to as a general electric combining solenoid in the figure) 12b. The opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory serving as the second starting port 12 is controlled. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a signal for management such as a symbol change and a big hit (also referred to as a special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. .

  The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 perform two-way communication, and the payout control device 81 controls the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out prize balls. In this embodiment, a detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which a detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the out-of-ball switch 23, and the full switch 22 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. Is input and when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank by the ball out switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped, and the payout operation of the prize balls is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue to output signals until their states are eliminated, and the payout control device 81 outputs the payout motor 20 Is restarted.

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the loaned ball. The paid out rental ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and a detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Note that the CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The settlement display board 25 has a ball lending button for requesting lending of game balls, and a return button for requesting settlement. Button and balance indicator are connected.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information related to the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (the inner frame, the front frame), and the like to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and sends the information to the launch control device 84. Send a firing stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, an enclosed type structure in which the game balls generated in accordance with a prize or the like are stored without being paid out may be used.

  The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch game balls into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the firing handle, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a firing stop signal from the firing stop switch 29 are input to the firing control device 84. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle, and the firing stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the firing stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the firing control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the firing stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be fired even if the player touches the firing handle. It has become.

  A game switch 67a that detects an operation of a game button 67 that can be operated by a player is connected to an input end of the sub-integrated control device 83. The output terminal of the sub-integrated control device 83 is connected to the various LEDs and lamps 26 provided on the front frame 52 and the game board 1, and the speakers 66 provided on the front frame and the speaker unit. In this embodiment, the shooting ball detection switch 100 is connected to the sub integrated control device 83. However, the shooting ball detection switch 100 may be connected to the main control device 80 or the payout control device 81. In this case, the signal based on the detection of the shooting ball detection switch 100 Is configured to be receivable by the sub integrated control device 83.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, sorts them into data for effect display control, data for sound control, and data for lamp control, and issues commands and the like for effect display control. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to respective control parts (function units as a voice control device and a lamp control device) included therein. The function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver, various LEDs and the lamp 26 are controlled.

  The effect symbol control device 82 detects the data and command received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and the input from the main integrated control device 80 and the detection of the game switch 67a). Is performed based on a signal input corresponding to the above-mentioned control), and an effect image such as a pseudo symbol is displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via the effect relay terminal plate 65 between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the main integrated device 83. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

  Further, the above-described RTC (real-time clock) is mounted on the sub integrated control device 83 of this embodiment. As the driving power supply for the RTC, the power supply supplied to the pachinko machine is used, and the backup power supply (backup device) of the power supply board 85 is used for power off. Thus, the RTC is configured to be able to execute time counting without delay even when the power is turned off, as well as when the power is turned on. The driving power supply of the RTC is not limited to the above-described configuration, and any other method may be used as long as the RTC clocking function can be maintained even when the power is cut off. It may be provided.

  In this embodiment, the sub integrated control device 83 is provided with an RTC. However, the main control device 80 or another control device may be provided with an RTC so that the CPU of the sub integrated control device 83 can receive a clock signal. .

  Next, an outline of the operation contents of the gaming machine will be described with reference to the chart of FIG. The pachinko machine according to the present embodiment is configured as a probability varying machine, and the determination as to whether or not a game ball enters the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 is based on the normal probability state (low probability) and the normal probability state. The game is executed in any one of the high-probability state and the high-probability state where the probability of a big hit is higher than that of the game state. In this embodiment, the normal (low) probability is set to 1/300, and the high probability is set to 1/30. The small hit probability is 1/300 which is the same in the normal game state and the high probability game state, and when the small hit is won, the big winning opening 14 is operated for 1.6 seconds.

  In addition, an opening extension function is provided for changing the activation timing and operation time of the ordinary electric accessory (the second starting port 12). The accessory is set to perform the opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and when the opening extension function is activated, the normal electric accessory is set to perform the opening operation for 1.0 seconds three times for each hit of the ordinary symbol. Have been. Further, the variation patterns (variation times) of the first and second special symbols in the game state (open extension state) in which the opening extension function operates are the variation pattern selection table used in the game state when the opening extension function is not activated. The selection is made using a variation pattern selection table set so that the average variation time is shorter than that of the average. As a result, the number of times the special symbol changes per unit time when the opening extension function is activated is configured to be greater than when the opening extension function is not activated (time saving state). It operates at the same time as the start and end.

  When the opening extension function is operated, the time saving function for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time is increased) is also operated. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol in the normal state when the opening extension function is not operated is set to 6.2 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol when the opening extension function is activated is set to 0.7 seconds. I have. As a result, when the opening extension function is activated, the number of times the normal symbol fluctuates per unit time is increased, and the trigger for operating the ordinary electric accessory is greatly increased. As a result, the ball entry rate per unit time into the ordinary electric accessory increases, the number of times the second special symbol fluctuates increases, and the decrease in ball holding is suppressed.

  Further, as shown in the chart of FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a jackpot game content (the number of rounds) according to the type of the jackpot symbol and a game state after the jackpot game ends (the state shifts to the high probability state). Or not) is set. Specifically, the first special symbol is provided with three types of jackpot symbols 1, 2, and 3. When the jackpot symbol 1 hits, a 16-round jackpot game is carried out, and after the jackpot game ends, until the next jackpot occurs. (Specifically, until the special symbol fluctuates 10000 times) It becomes a high probability state and a time saving state (open extended state), and if the big hit symbol 2 hits, the big hit game of 16 rounds will be executed, but after the big hit game ends, the high probability It does not shift to the state, and becomes a time saving state (open extended state) until the special symbol fluctuates 100 times. In addition, when the first special symbol is a big hit with a big hit symbol 3, two rounds of the big hit game are performed, and after the big hit game is completed, a high probability occurs until the next big hit occurs (specifically, until the special symbol changes 10,000 times). State and time saving state (open extended state).

  In the case of the second special symbol, two types of jackpot symbols 1 and 2 are provided, and when the jackpot symbol 1 hits, a 16-round jackpot game is performed. After the jackpot game ends, until the next jackpot occurs (details) Is in the high probability state and the time saving state (open extended state) until the special symbol fluctuates 10,000 times, and when the big hit symbol 2 hits, the 16 round big hit game is executed, but after the big hit game ends, the high probability state is set Does not shift to the time-saving state (open extended state) until the special symbol fluctuates 100 times. Therefore, in each of the special symbols, the jackpot symbol 1 in which the gaming state is in the high probability state and the time saving state after the 16 rounds of the jackpot game is executed is a large jackpot symbol advantageous to the player.

  Next, a main routine executed by main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hard interrupt every about 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S75 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S80 that is repeatedly executed as long as time permits within the extra time after executing the main process is referred to as “main process”. This is referred to as “residual processing”. "This processing" is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination processing is performed by determining whether the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the processing executed by the microcomputer shifts to this processing, the normal processing is executed. It is for determining whether or not it is OK. As a case where the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, a runaway of the microcomputer due to noise or the like can be considered when the power is turned on. However, the runaway of the microcomputer can be considered to be almost non-existent due to the improvement of the technology in recent years. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  If a negative determination is made in S10, that is, if it is determined that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), initialization (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory, and setting a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol, etc.) Is written in the work area (S15), and the process proceeds to a residual process (S80).

  If an affirmative determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), the initial value random number update processing (S20), the jackpot determination random number update processing (S25), the jackpot symbol determination random number 1 update processing (S30), and the jackpot symbol determination Random number 2 update processing (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update processing (S40), hit determination random number update processing (S45), reach determination random number update processing (S50), variation pattern determination random number update processing (S55) ) Is performed.

  In the subsequent winning confirmation processing (S60), the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the normal winning port 31 is won, the normal symbol operating gate 17, the large winning port 14 is entered, and the pachinko machine is provided. Then, the input processing of each switch connected to the main controller 80 is executed. Subsequently, a pass / fail determination process (S65), each output process such as an image output process (S70), and a fraud monitoring process (S75) are performed, and the initial random number is updated within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The process (S80) is looped.

  Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The start winning process is performed by using various random numbers such as a random number obtained when a game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 17. The main controller 80 stores (stores) the information as a hold memory, and performs a process of confirming whether or not the stored random number is a preset value before performing a success / failure determination to be described later. The main processing is to transmit to the sub-integrated control device 83 various commands caused by the ball entry into the start-up opening 12. Hereafter, the holding memory stored when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 is a first holding memory, and the holding memory stored when a game ball enters the second starting port 12 is a second holding memory. The storage that is stored when the game ball passes through the storage, usually the symbol start gate 17, will be described as the general-purpose storage.

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of lightings of each of the ordinary symbol reserved number display device 8, the first special figure reserved number display device 18, and the second special figure reserved number display device 19 is four (the maximum reserved storage number is 4), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the maximum storage number may be eight. Also, even when the number of stored memories of each is 0, it is acquired when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 or when a game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 17. Various random numbers, such as random numbers, are stored in the main controller 80 in the same manner as when there is a storage number less than the maximum value.

  When the process is started, it is determined whether or not the first starting port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S100). If the determination is negative (S100: no), the process proceeds to S130, and if the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether the number of first pending storages stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4). (S105). If the determination is negative (S105: no), the process proceeds to S130. If the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the extracted random number for jackpot determination, random number for jackpot symbol determination 1, random number for jackpot symbol determination 2, and random number for small jackpot symbol determination are determined. , The reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number are stored as the first hold storage, and 1 is added to the first hold storage counter indicating the number of the first hold storage (S110).

  Subsequent to S110, a pre-read determination of the stored first hold storage is performed (S115). Specifically, it is checked whether or not the value of the random number for jackpot determination is a value that causes a jackpot, and if the value is a jackpot value, the type of the jackpot symbol is checked. If the big hit determination is a loss, it is checked whether or not the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the loss is a loss, it is checked whether or not the reach determination random number is a value that is a super reach. If it is not a super-reach, it is checked whether it is a reach value or not, and the change time is checked from the value of the change pattern determining random number. By performing the above determination, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect a big hit (whether or not an effect that expects a big hit is possible).

  Subsequently, a first look-ahead determination command is generated from the determination result of S115 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S120), and the first hold number instruction command indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110 is generated. It is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S125). In order to reduce the control, a configuration in which the pre-reading determination command and the hold number instruction command are combined and one command is transmitted is also conceivable.

  Subsequent to the processing of S125 or the negative determinations of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 12a has detected a game ball (S130). If the determination is negative (S130: no), the process proceeds to S160, and if the determination is affirmative (S130: yes), it is determined whether the number of second pending storages stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4). (S135). If the determination is negative (S135: no), the process proceeds to S160. If the determination is affirmative (S135: yes), the extracted random number for jackpot determination, random number for jackpot symbol determination 1, random number for jackpot symbol determination 2, random number for small jackpot symbol determination is determined. , The reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the second hold storage, and 1 is added to the second hold storage counter indicating the second hold storage number (S140), and the second hold storage stored as in S110. Is determined (S145).

  Subsequently, a second prefetch determination command is generated from the determination result in S145 and transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S150), and a second pending number instruction command indicating the value of the second pending storage counter added in S140 is sub-processed. The information is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

  In S160, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S160). If a negative determination is made (S160: no), the process returns to the return. If an affirmative determination is made (S160: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of stored general-purpose drawings stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S165). If the determination is negative (S165: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S165: yes), the extracted random number for hit determination and the random number for symbol determination are stored as general-purpose drawing storage, and Is incremented by one (S170), and a general-purpose reserved storage number instruction command indicating the value of the added general-purpose reserved storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S175), and the process returns.

  Upon receiving the first and second reserved storage number instruction commands, the sub-integrated control device 83 sends an instruction signal for changing each reserved storage number displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the reserved storage number indicated by the received command. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of reserved symbols is not normally displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but may be displayed in response to the reception of a command for indicating the number of reserved symbols to be stored. The configuration may be such that the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. In addition, a configuration is also conceivable in which a pre-reading determination of a general figure is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub integrated control device. As a result, it is possible to execute a pre-reading notice for expecting the opening of the ordinary electric accessory (the second starting port 12).

  Next, referring to FIGS. 8, 9, 10, and 11, the special figure right / wrong determination process performed by main controller 80 will be described. This processing corresponds to the hit / fail judgment means in the present invention and includes the hit / fail result notification means. The main control device 80 determines the big hit that the main control device 80 has obtained when the game ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. It is determined whether or not to generate a big hit according to the random number for use and the game state at the time of the hit determination (the normal probability state or the high probability state). If the determination result is a big hit, the big hit game is determined based on the random number for the big hit symbol determination. The content and the game state after the end of the big hit game are selected, and the big hit symbol for which the display is confirmed is determined from a plurality of big hit symbols corresponding to the selected big hit game.

  When the process is started, main controller 80 determines whether or not the condition device is not operating (S200). This determination is made based on the big hit flag. The big hit flag is a flag that is set when a win is made in the special symbol lottery (when the value of the obtained big hit determination random number matches a predetermined value). If S200 is a negative determination (S200: no), the process proceeds to a special game process described later. If S200 is an affirmative determination (S200: yes), whether the special symbol is in the stop of change (S205), non-display of the fixed symbol It is determined whether it is a period (S210).

  If both S205 and S210 are affirmative (S205: yes, S210: yes), the process proceeds to FIG. 9, and it is determined whether or not there is the second hold storage (S220). If the determination is affirmative (S220: yes), the process proceeds to S230, and if the determination is negative (S220: no), it is determined whether there is a first hold storage (S225). If the determination in S225 is negative (S225: no), the process proceeds to the special game process, and if the determination is affirmative (S225: yes), the process proceeds to S230. According to the order of the determinations in S220 and S225, the determination as to whether or not the second hold is successful is made prior to the first hold.

  In S230, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S230). If a negative determination is made (S230: no), the process proceeds to the time saving state, but this process is not different from the known process (the time setting of the selected variation pattern is different), and therefore the description is omitted.

  The time-saving flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. When the value of the time-saving flag is "0", the time-saving flag is not set, and when the value of the time-saving flag is "1", the time-saving flag is set. Is determined by the main controller 80. In the time-saving state, the change time of the normal symbol, the first and second special symbols is reduced, and the opening and extending function is activated to increase the number of times of operation of the normal electric accessory, and the operation time is extended from the normal state. .

  If the determination in S230 is affirmative (S230: yes), the shift processing of the first hold storage or the second hold storage is performed, and the oldest first hold storage or the second hold storage is set as the target of the validity / non-permission determination. 1 is subtracted from the reserved storage counter indicating the first or second reserved storage number (S235), and a reserved number instruction command indicating the value of the subtracted reserved storage counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S240). ).

  In the big hit determination random number comparison process, the big hit determination random number in the hold storage, which is the target of the special figure hit determination, is compared with a preset special figure hit determination table, and the value of the big hit determination random number is determined. A comparison is made as to whether the value matches the determination value in the hit / fail determination table (S245). The special figure hit / fail judgment table has two types of tables, one for the normal probability (low probability 1/300) and the other for the high probability (1/30). ), The comparison is made using the normal probability hit / fail judgment table, and in the case of the high-probability gaming state, the comparison is made using the high probability hit / fail judgment table.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the comparison result in S245 is a big hit (S250). If the determination is affirmative (S250: yes), a symbol mode setting process is performed (S255). In the symbol mode setting process, a symbol mode for determining the content of the jackpot game and the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set based on the jackpot symbol determining random number 1 in the first or second hold memory to be determined.

  Then, a big hit symbol selection process is performed based on the set type of the symbol mode and the big hit symbol determining random number 2 (S260). This is a process of determining a jackpot symbol to be definitely displayed from the symbol groups set for each type of the symbol mode in order to notify the type of the jackpot game determined by the setting of the symbol mode by the jackpot symbol.

  Next, a mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S255 (S265). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the game state after the end of the jackpot game determined at the time of the hit determination until the end of the jackpot game for setting the game state (a probability change flag and a time reduction flag for setting the game state during the jackpot game). Needs to be cleared). The mode buffer does not store the specific game contents (the operation of the probability change function and the opening extension function (time saving function) and the number of times of operation), but stores a value corresponding to the specific game contents. .

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S255, open pattern setting processing of a special winning opening, which is the content of the jackpot game, is performed (S270), and a reach determination random number and a variation pattern determination for the hold storage, which are the targets of the hit determination. Based on the random number, a variation pattern that is a variation time of a symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from a variation pattern selection table (S275). .

  Next, the information of the selected big hit symbol and the change pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 as a change instruction command (S280). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and based on the information of the big hit symbol and the variation pattern of the first or second special symbol. The effect variation display of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the first or second special figure is started. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start changing the special symbol.

  If S250 is a negative determination, that is, a loss (S250: no), it is determined whether or not the result of the comparison process of S245 is a small hit (S285). If an affirmative determination (S285: yes), a small hit symbol is selected (S285). (S290) Then, a small hit game opening pattern setting process is performed (S270), and a change pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S275). The data is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 (S280). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on an instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that receives this information, and corresponds to the first or second special figure based on the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. Start the variable display of the rendered effect symbol. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start changing the special symbol.

  If the determination in S285 is negative (S285: no), a lost symbol is selected (S295), and then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S275), and a variation instruction command serving as information on the symbol and the variation pattern related to the loss. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S280). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special figure based on the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. The fluctuating display of the pseudo symbol is started. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start changing the special symbol.

  Returning to the processing of FIG. 8, if the negative determination is made in S205 (S205: no), that is, if the special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 10, and the changing time of the special figure (based on the changing pattern selected in S275) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not it is (S300). If the determination is negative (S300: no), the process proceeds to the special game process. If the determination is affirmative (S300: yes), a symbol stop command is output to the sub integrated control device 83 and the first special By controlling the figure display device 9 or the second special figure display device 10, the symbol determined in S260, S290 or S295 is fixedly displayed (S305). The sub-integrated control device 83 that has received the symbol stop command outputs an instruction signal for confirming and displaying a predetermined pseudo (effect) symbol to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 uses the signal to render the effect symbol. The display device 6 is controlled to confirm and display the pseudo (effect) symbol. As a result, the start and end of the change of the special symbol and the pseudo (effect) symbol have the same timing (synchronized).

  Subsequent to the process of S305, it is determined whether or not the confirmed and displayed special symbol indicates a big hit (S310). If the determination is affirmative (S310: yes), the determined symbol display setting process (time for displaying in the determined symbol) Is set (S315), and it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is 1 (S320). If the determination is affirmative (S320: yes), 0 is set to the probability change flag (S325). Subsequent to the negative determination in S325 or S320 (S320: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. If the determination is affirmative (S330: yes), 0 is set in the time reduction flag (S335).

  Subsequent to the negative determination in S335 or S330 (S330: no), the condition device operation start process (S340) and the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S345) are performed, and the hit start effect instruction command is sub-integrated. The command is transmitted to the control device 83 (S350), and a command indicating the game state based on the above process is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S355), and the process proceeds to the special game process.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in S310, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S310: no), display setting processing of the confirmed symbol (setting of a time for displaying the confirmed symbol) is performed (S360), and the probability change flag is set. It is determined whether it is 1 (S365), if it is affirmative (S365: yes), it is decremented from the probability change counter (S370), it is determined whether the probability change counter is 0 (S375), and if it is affirmative (S375: yes), The probability change flag is set to 0 (S380).

  If S380 or S365 or S375 is negative (S365: no, S375: no), it is determined whether the time saving flag is 1 (S385), and if affirmative (S385: yes), the time saving counter is decremented (S390). Then, it is determined whether or not the time reduction counter is 0 (S395). If the determination is affirmative (S395: yes), 0 is set to the time reduction flag (S400). From S365 to S400, every time a special symbol is displayed in accordance with the determination of success or failure, the probability change count and the time saving counter that regulate the high-probability game state and the time saving state are counted, and these counters reach predetermined values. The high probability state and the time reduction state end.

  Subsequently, if S400 or S385 or S395 is negative (S385: no, S395: no), it is determined whether the finally displayed special symbol is a small hit symbol (S405), and if it is affirmative (S405: yes). ), A process of starting the operation of the small hit game is performed (S410). Subsequent to the negative determination in S410 or S405 (S405: no), a state designation command indicating a game state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S355), and the process proceeds to a special game process.

  Returning to FIG. 8, a negative determination is made in S210 (S210: no), that is, if the special symbol is being determined and displayed, the process proceeds to FIG. 11 and it is determined whether or not the determined symbol display time set in S315 or S360 has ended ( S450). If the determination is negative (S450: no), the process proceeds to the special game process, and if the determination is affirmative (S450: yes), the first special figure display device 9 or the second special figure display device 10 is controlled to end the special symbol finalized display. Then, an instruction signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to execute a finalized symbol display termination process for terminating the final display of the pseudo (effect) symbol (S455), and the process proceeds to a special game process.

  The above is the special figure approval / disapproval determination processing executed by the main controller 80. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, random numbers for selecting a symbol type and a variation pattern for notifying the winning / failing determination result at the time of the start winning process (a random number for determining a large hit symbol, a random number for determining a small hit symbol, and a random number for determining a reach). Although a random number and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern have been acquired, a configuration in which these random numbers are acquired at the time of the pass / fail determination processing may be adopted.

  Next, a special game process executed by the main control device 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. This process is a process of controlling the opening and closing of the special winning opening 14 based on the opening pattern of the special winning opening 14 set in S270 of FIG.

  When this processing is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is not operated based on the big hit flag (S500). If the determination is affirmative, that is, if it is not during the big hit (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the big winning port 14 is operating as a small hit game (S505). If the determination in S505 is negative (S505: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S505: yes), it is determined whether the small hit start interval is in progress (S510). If the positive determination is (S510: yes), the small hit is determined. It is determined whether or not the start interval time has elapsed (S515). If the determination is negative (S515: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S515: yes), the first winning port 14 is opened as a small hit game. Then, a small hit effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S520), and the process returns.

  If a negative determination is made in S510 (S510: no), it is determined whether or not a small hit operation is being performed (S525). If an affirmative determination is made (S525: yes), it is determined whether or not the count switch 14a has detected a game ball (S530). If the determination is affirmative (S530: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the special winning opening 14 at the time of the small hit game is less than 9 (S535). If S530 is a negative determination (S530: no), or if S535 is a positive determination (S535: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small hit game of the special winning opening 14 has elapsed (S540), and if negative, (S540). : No) Return.

  If a negative determination is made in S535 (S535: no) or a positive determination is made in S540 (yes in S540), a closing process of the big winning port 14 for performing the small hit game is performed (S545), and then a small hit end effect process is performed (S545). S550) Return.

  If S525 is negative and the small hit game is not in progress (S525: no), it is determined whether or not the time of the small hit end effect has elapsed (S555). If the negative determination is (S555: no), the process returns and the positive determination is made. If it is (S555: yes), the small hit game end process is performed (S560), and the process returns to the return.

  If a negative determination is made in S500, that is, if the big hit flag is set (S500: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 13, and it is determined whether the special winning opening 14 is closed (S600), and if a positive determination is made (S600: yes). Then, it is determined whether or not the start effect of the big hit game is being performed (S605). If S605 is an affirmative determination (S605: yes), it is determined whether or not the start effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed (S610). If a negative determination is made (S610: no), the process returns. If an affirmative determination is made (S610: yes), The opening process of the special winning opening 14 is performed, and a command instructing the special winning opening opening effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S615), and the process returns.

  If a negative determination is made in S605 (S605: no), that is, if it is not during the start effect of the big hit game, it is determined whether or not an interval between rounds is present (S620). If a negative determination is made (S620: no), the end effect of the big hit game It is determined whether or not it is middle (S630). If the determination is negative (S630: no), a jackpot start effect process is performed, and a command for instructing a jackpot start effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S635), and the process returns.

  When the main control device 80 transmits the jackpot start effect instruction command to the sub integrated control device 83 in S635, the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the command violently uses the lamp and LED provided in the pachinko machine for the big hit game effect. It emits light or outputs a jackpot game sound from the speaker. In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits a signal to the effect symbol control device 82 to cause the effect symbol display device 6 to display a jackpot start effect.

  If S620 is affirmative, that is, if the interval is between rounds (S620: yes), it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S625), if negative (S625: no), the process returns, and if affirmative (S625: yes). ), Opening the special winning opening 14 (S615) and returning.

  If a negative determination is made in S600, that is, if the special winning opening 14 is being opened (S600: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 14, and it is determined whether or not the count switch 14a has detected a game ball (S700). S700: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of detections of the count switch 14a due to the opening is less than 9 (S705). If the negative determination in S700 or the affirmative determination in S705 (S700: no, S705: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has elapsed (S710), and if the negative determination is (S710: no), the process returns. If S705 is a negative determination (S705: no) or S710 is affirmative (S710: yes), the closing process of the special winning opening 14 is performed (S715), and the round game of the finished special winning opening 14 is the final round. Is determined (S720).

  If the determination in S720 is affirmative (S720: yes), a jackpot end effect process is performed, a command for instructing the jackpot end effect to the sub integrated control device 83 is transmitted (S725), and the process returns. If a negative determination is made in S720 (S720: no), an interval process between round games is performed, an instruction signal to start an interval effect is transmitted to the sub integrated controller 83 (S730), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 13, if S630 is affirmatively determined, that is, if the big hit end effect is being performed (S630: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 15, and it is determined whether the big hit end effect time has elapsed (S800). If the determination in S800 is negative (S800: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination in S800 is affirmative (S800: yes), the stop processing of the accessory continuous operation device (S805) and the operation stop process of the condition device (S810) are performed and the big hit is performed. The game is ended, and with reference to the mode buffer set in S265 of FIG. 8 (special figure hit / fail judgment processing) (S815), the probability change flag (S820), the probability change counter (S825), the time reduction flag (S830), the time reduction counter ( (S835) is set, the mode buffer is cleared (S840), an end command and a status designation command based on the set probability change flag and the time saving flag are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S845), and the big hit flag is set. It sets 0 (S855) and returns.

  Next, the hold instruction command receiving process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When this processing is started, it is determined whether or not a hold number instruction command has been received (S900). If the determination is negative (S900: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S900: yes), +1 is added to the number-of-holds counter provided in the sub-integrated control device 83 (S905), and the number-of-holds display signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. (S910), and returns. The value of the pending number counter is decremented each time a fluctuation instruction command is received in a fluctuation instruction command receiving process described later. As a result, the same number as the number of pending storages stored in the main controller 80 is constantly managed by the sub-integrated controller 83.

  Next, the change instruction command receiving process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This processing selects an effect mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 based on the content of the fluctuation instruction command received from the main control device 80 and the random number value extracted by the sub integrated control device 83 at the time of reception, This is a process of instructing the effect symbol control device 82 to display the selected effect mode, and corresponds to a pseudo effect executing means and a pass / fail result notifying means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation instruction command has been received (S950). If a negative determination is made (S950: no), the process returns. If an affirmative determination is made (S950: yes), a distribution random number is extracted (S955). Based on the content indicated by the received fluctuation instruction command and the distribution random number extracted in S955, the effect mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 from among the plurality of effect modes stored by the sub-integrated control device 83 is determined. A symbol to be displayed is selected (S960), and a display instruction signal of the selected effect mode is transmitted to effect symbol control device 82 (S965), and the process returns.

  Next, the timing effect execution process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This processing corresponds to the timing effect producing means of the present invention. When the present invention is started, it is determined whether or not the timing effect flag is 0 (S1000). The timing effect flag is a value stored in the sub-integrated control device 83. When the value is 1, it is determined that the timing effect is being executed, and when the value is 0, it is determined that the timing effect is not being executed. Note that the timing effect is a so-called RTC effect, and in the gaming machine of the present embodiment as well, it is periodically performed every two hours after the power of the gaming machine is turned on, and the execution time is 5 minutes each time. The effect contents of the timed effect will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  If the determination in S1000 is affirmative, that is, if the timing effect is not being executed (S1000: yes), the time reference of the RTC is referred (S1005), and it is determined whether or not the referenced time is the start time of the timing effect (S1010). If the determination is negative (S1010: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1010: yes), the value of the second development counter (corresponding to the notification information storage means of the present invention) is referred to (S1015).

  During the execution of the timing effect in the present embodiment, if a notification effect described later (a 16-round jackpot decision effect performed only during the timed effect) is performed, the effect content is changed from the previous time at the next timed effect execution. The second development counter is a counter that manages the development stage of the timing effect. In addition, the above-described notification effect is performed by performing a change in which a 16-hit jackpot game occurs during the execution of the timed effect, and the effect of the effect is developed under the same conditions as the timed effect. Has become. Further, the development stage of the announcement effect is also managed by the second evolution counter, and the second evolution counter is incremented when a change that results in a 16-round big hit is performed during execution of the timed effect, thereby executing during the timed effect. This is a device that stores the number of announcement effects that have been made.

  In addition, the timekeeping effect in the present embodiment is a general timekeeping effect that is performed when the notification effect has not been executed even once since the power-on, and a development timekeeping operation that is performed when the notification effect is performed during the timekeeping effect. It can be broadly classified into effects, and has a plurality of effect modes as general timed effects. The types of the plurality of general timing effects are managed by a first development counter. The second development counter is a device that stores the number of times the notification effect has been executed, whereas the first evolution counter is a device that stores the number of executions of the continuous general clock effect without the notification effect being executed. In addition, the general announcement effect is executed in the first announcement effect after the power is turned on, and when the announcement effect is performed in the next timed production due to the execution of the announcement effect, the development announcement effect is executed. The degree of development of the development announcement effect is also increased every time the announcement effect is executed.

  Subsequent to S1015, it is determined whether or not the value of the referred second development counter is greater than 0, that is, whether or not the notification effect has been performed in the previous timed effect (S1020). : Yes), the type of the development timing effect is determined based on the value of the second development counter referred to, and an instruction signal to start the determined development timing effect on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 ( S1025). In this embodiment, the timing effect is also developed in accordance with the value of the second development counter. However, the effect develops in accordance with the value of the second development counter only in the notification effect, and the timing effect does not develop. It may be configured.

  If a negative determination is made in S1020, that is, if the notification production has not been executed during the timed production (S1020: no), the value is incremented to the first development counter (S1030), and the value of the first development counter after the increment is referred to. (S1035), the type of the general timing effect is determined based on the referred value, and an instruction signal to start the determined general timing effect on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1040).

  Subsequent to S1025 or S1040, a timed production execution timer for regulating the execution time of the timed effect is set (S1045), the timed production flag is set to 1 (S1050), and the process returns. If a negative determination is made in S1000, that is, if the timed effect is being executed (S1000: no), the notification effect execution process (S1055) (FIG. 19) and the timed effect end process (S1060) (FIG. 20), which will be described later, are executed and the process returns. I do.

  Next, the notification effect execution processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This processing corresponds to the notification effect execution means of the present invention, and is processing including notification information storage means and notification effect determination means. When this processing is started, it is determined whether or not the notification effect flag is 0 (S1100). The notification effect flag is a value stored in the sub-integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, it is determined that the notification effect is being executed, and if the value is 0, it is determined that the execution effect is not being executed.

  If the determination in S1100 is affirmative, that is, if the notification effect is not being executed (S1100: yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation to be a 16-round jackpot has started (S1105), and if the determination is negative (S1105: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1105: yes), the value of the second evolution counter is referred to (S1110), and it is determined whether the value of the second evolution counter is greater than 0 (S1115).

  If S1115 is affirmative, that is, if the notification effect has already been performed one or more times during the clocking effect (RTC effect) performed during business hours (S1115: yes), the development notification effect is determined according to the value referred to. Then, an instruction signal to start the determined development announcement effect on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1120) (corresponding to an announcement effect determining means).

  If a negative determination is made in S1115, that is, if the notification effect is to be executed for the first time during the clocking effect (RTC effect) executed during business hours (S1115: no), an instruction signal to start the general notification effect on the effect symbol display device 6 is issued. The information is transmitted to the control device 82 (S1125) (corresponding to a notification effect determination unit). In this case, if the value of the referred second development counter is 0, the general announcement effect is determined, and if the value is 1 or more, the development announcement effect according to the value is determined.

  Subsequent to S1125 or S1120, the value of the second development counter is incremented (S1130) (corresponding to the notification information storage means of the present invention), and a notification effect execution timer for regulating the execution time of the notification effect is set (S1135). ), The notification effect flag is set to 1 (S1140), and the process returns. If a negative determination is made in S1100, that is, if the notification effect is being executed (S1100: no), a notification effect end process (S1145) described later (FIG. 21) is performed, and the process returns.

  Next, the timing effect ending process corresponding to S1060 of FIG. 18 (timed effect execution process) will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When this processing is started, it is determined whether or not the timer effect execution timer has reached a predetermined value (S1150). If the determination is negative (S1150: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1150: yes), the timer effect is terminated. An instruction signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1155), the timing effect flag and the notification effect flag are lowered (S1160, S1165), the timer effect execution timer is cleared (S1170), and the process returns.

  In the present embodiment, if the notification effect is being executed during the execution of the timed effect, the notification effect is also forcibly ended when the end time of the timed effect is reached first. The production may be extended.

  Next, the notification effect ending process corresponding to S1145 of FIG. 19 (notification effect execution process) will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the notification effect execution timer has reached a predetermined value (S1200). If the determination is negative (S1200: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1200: yes), the notification effect is ended. An instruction signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1205), the notification effect flag is lowered (S1210), the notification effect execution timer is cleared (S1215), and the process returns. Thus, the notification effect ends when the predetermined time elapses. Note that the notification effect execution timer (the execution time of the notification effect) set according to the type of the notification effect may have a different value, or the notification effect execution timer may have the same value regardless of the type of the notification effect. Further, the notification effect may be continued until a big hit occurs during the timed effect. In the present embodiment, the notification effect flag is lowered when the notification effect ends, but the flag may not be lowered until the timed effect ends.

  Next, the jackpot start instruction command receiving process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a jackpot start effect instruction command (S350 in FIG. 10) has been received from the main controller 80 (S1250). If a negative determination is made (S1250: no), the process returns. If an affirmative determination is made (S1250). : Yes), it is determined whether or not a timed production is being performed (S1255). If the determination is affirmative (S1255: yes), an instruction signal for reducing the timed production displayed on the main screen and displaying it at the lower left of the screen is produced. It is transmitted to the symbol control device 82 (S1260). Subsequent to the negative determination in S1260 or S1255 (S1255: no), an instruction signal to start a big hit start effect is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1260), and the process returns.

  In the present embodiment, if a big hit occurs during the timing effect, the timing effect that has been displayed on the effect design display device 6 until then is reduced and displayed at the lower left of the screen, and the big hit effect is replaced with the main effect. Although it is configured to display, the big hit effect may be reduced and displayed while displaying the timed effect as it is.

  Next, with reference to the chart shown in FIG. 23, the types of timed effects in this embodiment and the contents of the effects will be described. As described above, the timekeeping effect (RTC effect) of the present embodiment includes the general timekeeping effect and the development timekeeping effect. When the timed production is executed for the first time after the power is turned on (after the start of business), the general timed production is always performed, and if the notification production is performed during the general timed production, that is, the general timed production If a change that results in a 16 round jackpot is performed during the next timed production, the development timed production is executed, but if the notification production is not performed during the general timed production, the general timed production is executed as the next timed production. I do.

  However, in the present embodiment, the general timing effect also has a plurality of types as its content, and the general timing effect executed first after the power is turned on always executes the general timing effect 1, and the general timing effect 1 is being executed. If the notification effect is not executed, the general timed effect 2 is executed in the next timed effect. Similarly, if the notification effect is not performed during the execution of the general timing effect 2, the general timing effect 3 is performed in the next timing effect, and if the notification effect is not performed during the execution of the general time effect 3, the next timing effect is performed. The general timing effect 4 is executed. In the present embodiment, four types of general timing effects are provided, and if the notification effect is not executed during the execution of the general timing effect 4, the next time measurement effect returns to the general timing effect 1 and is executed. May be provided.

  The production content of the general timing production is based on the qualifying competition of the karaoke tournament, and the production (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka) of performing the preliminary competition in different regions with the general timing productions 1 to 4 (FIG. 23). See chart above).

  If the notification effect is performed during the general timekeeping effect, the next timekeeping effect will be a development timekeeping effect, but in this example, there are multiple types of development timekeeping effects, and if the notification effect is performed during the development timekeeping effect. The next timed production will be a development timed production in which the content of the production is further stepped up.The flow of the production will be from the local qualifying production of the general time production karaoke tournament to the Japan Games, Asian Games, The world tournament and the stage where the scale of the tournament becomes large are performed, and there are three types of development timing stage (see the chart below in Fig. 23). Naturally, the type is not limited to this type. For example, the type may be increased while further increasing the production scale, such as a solar system tournament and a galaxy tournament. Note that the timing effect may not be a configuration that evolves with the execution of the notification effect.

  Next, with reference to the chart shown in FIG. 24, the types of notification effects and the contents of the effects in the present embodiment will be described. As described above, the notification effect of the present embodiment (a 16-round jackpot confirmed effect executed only during the timed effect) also includes the general notification effect and the development notification effect, and the notification effect is executed during the timed effect. When the notification effect is executed at the next time every time, the effect content becomes the content developed from the previous time.

  When the announcement effect is executed for the first time after the power is turned on (after the business is started), the general announcement effect is always executed. If it is implemented, a development announcement effect is executed. In this embodiment, three types of development effects are provided, and three stages of development effects are possible, counting from the general notification effects.

  The production content of the general announcement production will be a production that applauds the qualifying competition of the karaoke tournament performed as a general timing production with applause. The effect content is an effect corresponding to the general timing effect, and the same effect is performed regardless of the type of the general timing effect.

  After the execution of the general announcement effect, if the announcement effect is to be performed in the subsequent timed production, if the second announcement effect (the second development counter = 1 by the execution of the previous general announcement effect), the development announcement effect 1 is executed, and 3 If the second notification effect (the second development counter = 2 by the execution of the previous development notification effect 1), the development notification effect 2 is executed, and the fourth notification effect (the second development counter = the execution of the previous development notification effect 2) If 3), the development announcement effect 3 is executed.

  In each of the development announcement productions 1 to 3, the staged development of the timed production was performed to further enhance the contents of the production. Specifically, in the development announcement production 1, the karaoke development tournament in which the karaoke Japan tournament was produced In the production 1, the cheering in Japanese was enlivened, and in the development announcement 2, the development timed production 2, in which the Asian Games of Karaoke was produced, was enlivened by cheering in Chinese and Korean. In the development announcement 3, the karaoke was produced. Encouragement by cheering in English in Development Timekeeping Production 3, which will produce a world tournament.

  Next, with reference to the chart shown in FIG. 25, an example of the appearance of the timing effect and the notification effect that develops in response to the appearance of the 16-round jackpot variation during the timing effect will be described. The chart of (1) in FIG. 25 is a case where a 16-round big hit variation appears everywhere during a timed performance that is periodically executed. In the first timed production after the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the general timed production 1 described above is displayed, and during the first timed production, if a 16-round big hit change is performed, the general announcement production 1 appears (No. 1). 2 Development counter = 1 is stored).

  When the second timed production starts after a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the first timed production, the notification production was performed during the previous timed production (second development counter = 1), and the timed production was performed. The development timing effect 1 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. If a 16-round jackpot change is performed during the second timed production, the announcement production is performed during the previous timed production (second development counter = 1), and the development announcement production 1 appears (second development counter 1). 2 development counter = 2 is stored).

  Further, when the third timed production starts after a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the second timed production, the notification production is executed during the first and second timed productions (second development counter = 2), the development timing effect 2 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as the timing effect. If the 16-round big hit change is not performed during the third timed production, the timed production ends without the announcement production appearing during the execution of the development timed production 2.

  Furthermore, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the third timed production, when the fourth timed production is started, the notification effect was not performed during the third timed effect, but during the first and second timed effects. Since the notification effect has been executed (second development counter = 2), the development timed effect 2 is displayed as the timed effect as in the third time. When the 16-round jackpot change is performed during the fourth timed production, a development announcement effect 2 in which the production is further developed appears from the development announcement effect 1 that appeared in the second timed production (second development counter = 3). Remember).

  Similarly, in the subsequent timed production, if a 16-round jackpot change is performed during the timed effect, an announcement effect that develops the effect developed from the previous time will appear, and the next timed effect will also develop, but the 16-round jackpot change Is not performed, the notification effect does not appear during the timed effect, and the next timed effect displays the same timed effect as the previous effect mode.

  The chart of (2) of FIG. 25 shows a case where the 16-round jackpot variation has not been performed even once during the timed production performed a plurality of times. In this case, the timed effects to be executed are all general timed effects, and the notification effect does not appear in any timed effects, but the types of the general timed effects to be executed are all different effects.

  In the present embodiment, the value of the second development counter is stored and held until the power is turned off or until the value of the second development counter is deleted by the operation of the player described later. If the notification effect is stored in the second development counter and the notification effect does not appear during the timed effect, the second development counter may be decremented. If this structure is adopted, the next timed effect and notification will be performed. When the effect is executed, the degree of development of each effect mode is returned by one step.

  Next, an effect display example displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 26 shows types of general timing effects and display examples of each effect. At the time of the timed production, the screen pattern at the center left of the screen is displayed at the lower left corner except for the timed production, and the karaoke tournament's local qualifying status is displayed in a display area other than the lower left. I do. Specifically, the general timing production 1 is the Tokyo qualifying, the general timing production 2 is the Osaka qualifying, the general timing production 3 is the Nagoya qualifying, and the general timing production 4 is the Fukuoka qualifying.

  FIG. 27 shows an example of an effect display of the development timing effects 1, 2, and 3. Specifically, the development timing production 1 is a karaoke Japanese tournament, the development timing production 2 is an Asian competition, and the development timing production 3 is a world tournament. The four types of general timed productions have a relationship in which all the production contents are arranged side by side, but the development timed production suggests development (step-up) as the scale of the tournament gradually increases.

  FIG. 28 is a display example showing the development status of the timing effect and the notification effect according to the table of FIG. In the first timed production, the general timed production 1 and the general announcement production 1 are executed. The specific production mode is to display the karaoke tournament Tokyo qualifying as the general time production 1 and applause as the general announcement production 1. Characters or symbols imitating are displayed.

  In the second timed production, the development timed production 1 and the development announcement production 1 are executed. The specific production mode is to display the karaoke Japan tournament as the development time production 1 and to use the Japanese language as the development announcement production 1. Characters and symbols imitating cheering are displayed.

  In the third timed production, only the development timed production 2 is executed. In a specific production mode, the karaoke Asian Games is displayed as the development timed production 2 and the announcement production is not executed.

  In the fourth timed production, the same development timed production 2 and development announcement production 2 as in the third time execution are performed, but the specific production mode is to display the karaoke Asian Games as the development timed production 2 and display the development announcement production. In addition to the characters and symbols of Development Announcement Direction 2, Chinese and Korean cheers are added.

  (1) of FIG. 29 is a display example when a big hit occurs during the timing effect. In this case, the timing effect display area for displaying the timing effect is reduced and moved to the lower left of the screen, and the jackpot effect after the jackpot start effect is displayed in the empty space. If the timekeeping effect period remains even after the big hit game ends, the timekeeping effect display area at the lower left expands to the entire screen, and if the timekeeping effect period ends during the big hit game, the big hit effect is performed on the entire screen.

  FIG. 29 (2) is a display appearing in the standby state of the gaming machine when the value of the second development counter is 1 or more, and a table notifying that the player can erase the execution memory of the notification effect. This is an example. When the player operates the game button 67 while the display is being performed (when the game switch 67a detects the operation), the value of the second development counter is cleared, and both the timekeeping effect and the notification effect return to the general effect next time. .

  (3) in FIG. 30 is a display example of a 16-round big hit confirmed effect that appears during periods other than the timed effect period. In this case, if the left middle right pseudo symbol that fluctuates at the center of the screen is in the reach mode, the appearance of a character on the screen suggests that the fluctuation causes a 16 round big hit. In the illustrated example, the character appears in a state where the reach has been established. However, the character may appear before the reach is established. Since the 16R big hit determination effect is not executed during the timed effect, the second development counter is not incremented (not stored as notification information). It should be noted that since the 16 round big hits include those that shift to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game and those that shift to the normal probability, the 16 round big hit finalizing effect may be implemented in a manner suggesting these differences. (For example, a difference in the character's expression suggests a high probability or a normal probability).

  The above is the description of the embodiment. The timing effect (RTC effect) of the present embodiment was periodically executed by measuring the time from the time of power-on, but regardless of the time at which the power was turned on, on a regular basis (for example, 10:00 am, 0:00 pm, pm (2 o'clock, etc.).

  In the present embodiment, the notification effect is executed when the fluctuation in which the 16-round big hit occurs during the timing effect is performed, but the 16-round big hit is changed to the high-probability state after the big-hit game ends and to the normal-probability state. There is a game that shifts, and as a player, the jackpot is determined by the appearance of the announcement effect, but it does not know which of the 16 rounds big hit until the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, expecting a high probability shift Will be provided. In addition, the display state of the announcement effect may be configured to indicate the game state after the end of the big hit game, and in this case, the player can be immediately notified of the subsequent game state.

  In the present embodiment, the timing effect is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 that displays a pseudo symbol corresponding to the special symbol. However, the timing effect may be displayed on another display device (for example, a sub liquid crystal). Alternatively, a timing effect may be constituted by sound effects and decorative light. In addition, the timing effect and the notification effect may be displayed on separate display devices, or the timing effect may be performed on the display device, and the notification effect may be performed with sound effects or decorative lights, or vice versa. When only the notification effect is executed with the sound effect or the decoration light, it is possible to quickly appeal to a nearby player that the jackpot has been determined by the gaming machine.

  In the embodiment, the notification effect is executed by performing a change that results in a 16-round big hit during the timed effect. However, the content of the look-ahead determination command (S120, S250 in FIG. 6) received by the sub integrated control device 83 is determined. By doing so, a configuration in which a notification effect is executed based on the occurrence of a hold memory that results in a 16-round jackpot may be considered, and the time from the notification effect to the occurrence of the 16-round jackpot increases, so that a 16-round jackpot occurs. You can play for a long time before you play.

  Also, at the start of the timing effect, if a change that has already resulted in a 16-round jackpot has been performed, or if a hold memory that has already become a 16-round jackpot has been stored, the notification effect is started at the same time as the start of the timing effect. You may.

  Further, in the embodiment, the condition for executing the notification effect is set to start a change to be a 16-round jackpot during the timed effect, but other conditions may be provided, for example, the remaining time of the execution time of the timed effect. May be added on condition that the time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. This makes it possible for the player to reliably recognize the execution of the notification effect.

  In addition, in the embodiment, when a big hit occurs during the timekeeping effect, the timekeeping effect is configured to be continuously executed by reducing and displaying the timekeeping effect even during the big hit game. If the timing at which the game has ended is still within the execution period of the timing effect, the timing effect may be restarted. In the case where the notification effect is being executed with the interrupted timing effect, even if the timing effect and the notification effect are restarted, the effect does not evolve from the timing effect and the notification effect before the interruption, and the second development at the time of resumption. The counter is not incremented.

  In the determination of the type of the timing effect to be executed in the timing effect execution process of the present embodiment (timing effect determination means), the notification effect was executed by the second time counter (notification information storage means) in the time effect previously executed. Information (the value of the second evolution counter) is stored and held, the type of the development timing effect to be executed is determined based on the information (the value of the second evolution counter), and the information is stored. If not, the type of the general clock effect is determined based on the value of the first development counter (general clock effect information storage means) that stores the number of times the general clock effect is executed.

  The determination of the type of the notification effect to be executed in the notification effect execution process of the present embodiment (notification effect determination means) is performed by the second development counter (notification information storage means) in the previously performed timed effect. Information (the value of the second evolution counter) is stored and held, the type of the development announcement effect to be executed is determined based on the information (the value of the second evolution counter), and the information is stored. If not, determine the general announcement production. If the information is not stored, the timing operation being performed is a general timing effect. In this case, depending on the type of the general timing effect being performed, a general announcement effect or a development announcement effect is performed. May be determined.

  A configuration in which the values stored in the first development counter and the second development counter are erased when the power of the gaming machine is cut off, but the counter values are erased in a similar manner when a predetermined period of time has elapsed without a game being played. It is preferable that the configuration is such that when the player is replaced, the memory up to that point can be erased by the player (FIG. 29 (2)).

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect contents of the timing effect and the notification effect are developed on the condition that the notification effect (specific jackpot confirmation effect) that is executed only during the timing effect (RTC effect) is developed. By doing so, it is possible to provide a motivation for playing a game for a long time. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that performs an RTC effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Effect design display device 11 1st starting port 11a 1st starting port switch 12 2nd starting port 12a 2nd starting port switch 80 Main control device 82 Rendering symbol control device 83 Sub integrated control device

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A right / wrong determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the extracted numerical data;
Pass / fail result notification means for notifying the result of the determination;
Pseudo effect execution means for executing an effect according to the determination of the right or wrong,
A timing means for measuring time;
A timing effect executing means for executing a timing effect in accordance with the timing result of the timing means,
In a gaming machine equipped with
When the timing effect is being performed, at least the notification effect is provided on condition that the numerical data determined to be won by the success / failure determination means has already been extracted, or that the success / failure determination means has determined that the winning has been achieved. Notification effect execution means for executing
Notification information storage means for storing and holding information indicating that the notification effect has been executed,
Providing a general notification effect and a development notification effect as the type of the notification effect, a notification effect determining means for determining the type of the notification effect to be executed,
With
The notification effect deciding means determines the general notification effect when executing the notification effect during the timed effect that is performed only after the power supply to the gaming machine is started, and determines the notification during the timed effect. When the effect is executed and the notification effect is further performed during the next timed effect, the development notification effect is determined. A game machine that determines the general announcement effect when executing the announcement effect during the game.

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