JP6974861B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs a special symbol lottery to notify whether or not a big hit has been made (variable effect) (for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

"Pachinko Winning Guide", Guide Works Co., Ltd., published on January 6, 2013, January 6, 2013 issue, pages 22-25, CR Snow Story 2

The gaming machine is strongly required to have not only the enjoyment of acquiring a gaming medium (game ball, medal) but also the enjoyment of the game itself (directing and gameplay).

Therefore, one of the objects of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that attracts players.

In order to achieve the above object, one aspect of the present invention has adopted the following configuration. The reference numerals, explanatory words, and the like in parentheses are merely examples showing the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding one aspect of the present invention, and are the scope of one aspect of the present invention. Is not limited in any way.

The gaming machine (1) according to one aspect of the present invention is
Judgment means (100) for determining whether or not to perform a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player, and
A game control means (100) that controls the progress of the game and transmits a predetermined command based on the determination result by the determination means.
An effect control means (400, etc.) that controls a predetermined game effect based on the predetermined command transmitted by the game control means, and an effect control means (400, etc.).
A display means (6) capable of displaying the game effect is provided.
The effect control means is
It is possible to display on the display means a display effect (notification effect) in which the specific image (decorative pattern) is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed to notify the determination result by the determination means.
After the specific image is displayed in the first predetermined pattern (for example, a specific roll, etc.), the effect of expecting the special game to be performed (for example, zone effect, reach effect, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, etc.). And the first display effect that can be performed (Fig. 44 (4), etc.)
After the specific image is displayed in the second predetermined pattern (missing eye), the special game is not expected to be performed (for example, zone effect, reach effect, SP reach effect, SPSP reach effect, etc.). The second display effect that ends the display effect and (FIG. 33 (4), etc.)
After the specific image is displayed in the third predetermined pattern (reach eye) in which the specific image is in the specific state (for example, the reach state), the effect (for example, zone effect, SP reach) that makes the special game expected to be performed in the specific state. A third display effect that can perform effects, SPSP reach effects, etc.) and (Fig. 40 (7), etc.)
After the specific image is displayed in the fourth predetermined pattern (for example, pseudo stitches (temporary stop of continuous symbols)), the effect of expecting the special game to be performed (for example, zone effect, reach effect, SP reach effect, SPSP). It is possible to perform the fourth display effect (FIG. 40 (2), etc.) and (FIG. 32, 39 to 48, paragraphs 0561, 0563, etc.), respectively, which can perform the reach effect, etc.).
At least in the third display effect
It is possible to perform a specific emphasis effect (temporary stop light emission at the time of loss) to emphasize the specific image while the specific image (missing eye) notifying that the special game is not performed is displayed. (Fig. 41 (3), etc.)
Wherein in a state in which the specific image for notifying that perform special game (repdigit) is displayed, Ri can der to perform the emphasizing predetermined emphasis produce a specific image (the key run emission, etc.), (Fig. 4 1st grade )
In the predetermined enhancement effect, a first predetermined enhancement effect (for example, doublet emission; FIG. 41 (5), etc.) is executed, and then a second predetermined enhancement effect (for example, Kiran emission; FIG. 41 (6)) is executed. ) Etc.) can be executed,
Unlike the first predetermined emphasis effect and the second predetermined emphasis effect,
The predetermined enhancement effect can emphasize at least a part of the specific image. (FIGS. 41 (5) (6), 42, 43, etc.)

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that attracts the interest of a player.

Schematic front view showing an example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. An enlarged view showing an example of a display 4 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. A block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. An example of a flowchart showing the main process executed by the main control unit 100. An example of a detailed flowchart of the power cutoff monitoring process in step S911 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the recovery process in step S909 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S4 of FIG. A diagram for explaining an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. A diagram for explaining an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. A diagram for explaining an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. A diagram for explaining an example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. An example of a detailed flowchart of the large winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the large winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400. An example of a detailed flowchart showing a command reception process in step S11 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing a command reception process in step S11 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing the notification effect setting process in step S115 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing the notification effect setting process in step S115 of FIG. Diagram for explaining an example of the production type determination table Diagram for explaining an example of the production type determination table Diagram for explaining an example of the production type determination table Diagram for explaining an example of the production type determination table An example of a flowchart showing a notification effect execution process executed by the image / sound control unit 500. Show examples of numbers and colors for decorative designs Illustration showing an example of a decorative pattern A diagram for explaining the outline of the operation of the decorative pattern and the reserved image in the notification effect. A diagram showing an example of the relationship between the color of the reserved image and the jackpot reliability. Time chart for explaining the production contents of the notification effect Time chart for explaining the production contents of the notification effect A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the production content of the notification effect. A time chart for explaining the image display control and acoustic output control of the notification effect by the image / acoustic control unit. The figure for demonstrating the specific example of the re-lottery effect in the notification effect which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the specific example of the re-lottery effect in the notification effect which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the specific example of the re-lottery effect in the notification effect which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. A time chart for explaining a look-ahead continuous notice effect according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The figure for demonstrating the specific example of the look-ahead continuous notice effect which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the specific example of the look-ahead continuous notice effect which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the specific example of the look-ahead continuous notice effect which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the specific identification symbol which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. Table of each light emission effect in the first to fourth embodiments Table of each light emission effect in the first to fourth embodiments Table of each light emission effect in the first to fourth embodiments The figure for demonstrating 1st Example of 5th Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating 1st Example of 5th Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating 1st Example of 5th Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the 2nd Embodiment of the 5th Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the 2nd Embodiment of the 5th Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the 2nd Embodiment of the 5th Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the 3rd Example of the 5th Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the 3rd Example of the 5th Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the 3rd Example of the 5th Embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the sixth embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the sixth embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the sixth embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the sixth embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the sixth embodiment of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the modification of this invention. The figure for demonstrating the modification of this invention.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. In the following, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be simply referred to as the gaming machine 1.

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

In FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a prize ball when, for example, a game ball launched by a player's operation wins a prize. The gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 2 on which a gaming ball is launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the gaming board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the main portion of the gaming machine 1 centering on a hinge provided on the shaft support side. A lock portion 43 is provided at a predetermined position on the front surface side of the frame member 5 (for example, an end portion opposite to the shaft support side), and the frame member 5 is unlocked by unlocking the lock portion 43. Can be opened.

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

Further, the game board 2 is provided with an image display unit 6 for displaying images for various effects at a position easily visible to the player. The image display unit 6 notifies the player of the result of the special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) by displaying a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, the appearance of a character, the appearance of an item, or the like. Display a notice effect by, or display a hold image showing the number of times the special symbol lottery is held. The image display unit 6 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, an EL (electroluminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. Further, on the front surface of the game board 2, a movable accessory 7 and a board lamp 8 used for various effects are provided. The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and is produced by performing a predetermined operation according to the progress of the game or the operation of the player. Further, the board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game to perform various effects by the light.

In the game area 20, a game nail, a windmill (both not shown) and the like that change the falling direction of the game ball are arranged. Further, in the game area 20, various accessories related to winning a prize or a lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In addition, in FIG. 1, as an example of various accessories related to winning and lottery, a first starting opening 21, a second starting opening 22, a gate 25, a large winning opening 23, and a normal winning opening 24 are arranged on the game board 2. It is set up. Further, the game area 20 is provided with an discharge port 26 for discharging a game ball that has not won a prize in any of the game balls launched in the game area 20 to the outside of the game area 20. ..

The first starting port 21 and the second starting port 22 each win a prize when a game ball enters, and a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) starts. The first starting port 21 operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning opening 23) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (first special symbol display 4a described later). It is a winning slot related to winning a game ball. Further, the second starting port 22 is a prize for winning a game ball, which activates the special electric accessory and / or a predetermined special symbol display (second special symbol display 4b described later). It's a mouth. When the game ball passes through the gate 25, a normal symbol lottery (the following electric tulip 27 opening / closing lottery) starts. The lottery does not start even if the game ball wins in the normal winning opening 24.

The second starting port 22 is provided below the first starting port 21, and is provided with an electric tulip 27 near the entrance of the game ball as an example of an ordinary electric accessory. The electric tulip 27 has a pair of blades imitating a tulip flower, and the pair of blades opens and closes to the left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing portion 112 (for example, an electric solenoid) described later. When the pair of blades of the electric tulip 27 is closed, the opening width guided to the entrance of the second starting port 22 is extremely narrow, so that the game ball does not enter the second starting port 22 and is in a closed state. On the other hand, in the electric tulip 27, when the pair of blades opens to the left and right, the opening width guided to the entrance of the second starting port 22 expands, so that the game ball is easily entered into the second starting port 22. .. Then, when the game ball passes through the gate 25 and the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 opens a pair of blades for a specified time (for example, 0.10 seconds) and opens and closes a specified number of times (for example, once). do.

The large winning opening 23 is located in the lower center of the second starting opening 22, and is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. The large winning opening 23 is normally closed and does not allow a game ball to enter, but the large winning opening 23 protrudes from the main surface of the game board 2 and becomes an open state according to the result of the special symbol lottery. It becomes easy for the game ball to enter. For example, the large winning opening 23 repeats a round that is open until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or 10 game balls have been won) is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).

Further, at the lower right of the game board 2, a display 4 for displaying the result of the above-mentioned special symbol lottery or ordinary symbol lottery and the number of holdings is arranged. The details of the display 4 will be described later.

Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) in the first starting port 21, the second starting port 22, the large winning opening 23, and the normal winning opening 24, the specified number of balls per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball wins. Prize balls will be paid out. For example, if one game ball wins in the first starting port 21 and the second starting port 22, three prize balls will be awarded, and if one game ball wins in the large winning opening 23, 13 prize balls will be awarded, and the normal winning opening 24 will be awarded. If one game ball wins, 10 prize balls will be paid out respectively. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the prize ball linked to it is not paid out.

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

When the player touches the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 clockwise, the launching device 211 (for example, 100 pieces per minute) with a striking force according to the operation angle. (See FIG. 4) electrically launches the game ball. The plate 39 (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to project in front of the gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores the gaming balls supplied to the launching device 211. Further, the above-mentioned prize ball is paid out to the plate 39. Then, the game balls stored in the plate 39 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by the supply device (not shown) at the timing linked to the operation by the player's lever 32.

The stop button 33 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 31, and even when the player touches the handle 31 to rotate the lever 32 clockwise, the stop button 33 is pressed by the player to launch the game ball. Temporarily stop. The eject button 34 is provided on the front surface near the position where the plate 39 is provided, and when pressed by the player, the game ball accumulated in the plate 39 is dropped onto the box (not shown).

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

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

The first special symbol display 4a displays the display symbol in a variable manner in response to a game ball winning a prize in the first starting port 21. For example, the first special symbol display 4a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 21, the special symbol is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed to display the lottery result. Further, the second special symbol display 4b displays the display symbol in a variable manner in response to the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 22. For example, the second special symbol display 4b is also composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins in the second starting port 22, the special symbol is variablely displayed and then stopped and the lottery result is displayed. do. The normal symbol display 4e displays the display symbol in a variable manner in response to the passing of the game ball through the gate 25. For example, the ordinary symbol display 4e is composed of an LED display device, and when the game ball passes through the gate 25, the ordinary symbol is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed to display the lottery result.

The first special symbol reservation display 4c displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is suspended when the game ball wins in the first starting port 21. The second special symbol reservation display 4d displays the number of times that the special symbol lottery is suspended when the game ball wins in the second starting port 22. The normal symbol hold display 4f displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held. For example, the first special symbol hold display 4c, the second special symbol hold display 4d, and the normal symbol hold display 4f are each composed of LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of holds is displayed depending on the lighting mode thereof. NS.

The gaming status display 4g displays the gaming status (time saving status, etc.) at the time when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on.

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

The effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 37 is provided on the side surface of the upper surface of the plate 39 protruding in front of the gaming machine 1. The effect key 38 has a center key and four direction keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the side surface of the upper surface of the plate 39 adjacent to the effect button 37. When the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are pressed by the player, a predetermined effect is performed. For example, the player can enjoy a predetermined effect by pressing the effect button 37 at a predetermined timing. Further, the effect button 37 may emit light to urge the player to perform a pressing operation (input operation). Further, the player can select any of the plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 6 by operating the four direction keys of the effect key 38. Further, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key of the effect key 38.
In addition to the above-mentioned light emission (light emission effect) that prompts the pressing operation, the effect button 37 itself vibrates, and the effect button 37 rises up into a cylindrical shape and protrudes. A button protrusion effect or the like may be performed. Further, these effects may be performed individually or at the same time. Further, when there is a high possibility that a big hit is made in the special symbol lottery, the control may be such that the button vibration effect or the button protrusion effect is easily executed. That is, it may be suggested that the jackpot reliability is high by the button vibration effect and the button protrusion effect.
Further, instead of the effect button 37 that can only be pressed, an operating means that can perform a plurality of operations may be provided. For example, a lever (for example, a joystick) may be provided so that the player can hold the stick and tilt the stick back and forth and left and right, and can press a button provided on the stick with the index finger (or thumb).

Further, on the back side of the game machine 1, a ball tank for storing the game balls for payout and a payout device (payout drive unit 311) for paying out the game balls to the plate 39 are provided, and various boards and the like are attached. ing. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are arranged on the rear surface of the game board 2. Specifically, the main board is provided with a main control board including a main control unit 100 (see FIG. 4) that performs internal lottery, determination of winning, and the like. The sub-board includes a launch control board 200 (see FIG. 4) that controls a launch device 211 that launches the game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls the payout of the prize ball. A payout control board composed of, an effect control board composed of an effect control unit 400 that comprehensively controls the effect, an image control board composed of an image acoustic control unit 500 that controls an image and sound effect, and various types. The lamp (frame lamp 36, panel lamp 8) and the lamp control board including the lamp control unit 600 for controlling the effect by the movable accessory 7 are arranged. Further, on the rear surface of the game board 2, the power of the game machine 1 is switched on / off, and the 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the game machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages, and the respective voltages are obtained. A switching power supply that outputs the DC power of the above-mentioned to various boards and the like described above is arranged.

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

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

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

When the game ball wins in the first start opening 21 or the second start opening 22, the main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery), and produces and controls determination result data indicating whether or not the special symbol lottery has been won. Send to part 400.

The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 27 is opened, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval when the blade portion is opened and closed. Further, the main control unit 100 determines the number of times the special symbol lottery is held when the game ball wins the first starting port 21, and the number of times the special symbol lottery is held held when the game ball wins the second starting port 22. And the number of execution hold times of the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 25 is managed, and data related to these hold times is sent to the effect control unit 400.

The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening 23 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 100 performs a predetermined number of rounds (for example, a round in which the large winning opening 23 is projected and tilted to be in an open state) until a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or 10 game balls have been won) is satisfied. It is controlled to repeat only 16 times). Further, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval in which the large winning opening 23 opens / closes.

The main control unit 100 changes the game state according to the progress of the game, and according to the progress of the game, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the execution interval of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol is variablely displayed on the display 4). It may be said that the time is stopped and displayed), and the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 27 is changed.

When a game ball wins in the first start port 21, the second start port 22, the large winning opening 23, and the normal winning opening 24, the main control unit 100 determines one game ball per place according to the place where the game ball wins. Instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the number of prize balls. Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball linked to the game ball. When the payout control unit 300 pays out the prize balls in response to the instruction of the main control unit 100, information regarding the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of prize balls paid out based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

In order to realize the above-mentioned functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a large winning opening switch 114, and a large winning opening opening / closing. Part 115, normal winning opening switch 116, display 4 (1st special symbol display 4a, 2nd special symbol display 4b, 1st special symbol hold display 4c, 2nd special symbol hold display 4d, normal symbol display The device 4e, the normal symbol hold display 4f, and the game status display 4g) are connected.

The first start port switch 111a sends a signal corresponding to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 21 to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111b sends a signal corresponding to the winning of the game ball to the second start port 22 to the main control unit 100. The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens / closes a pair of blades of the electric tulip 27 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The gate switch 113 sends a signal corresponding to the passage of the game ball through the gate 25 to the main control unit 100. The large winning opening switch 114 sends a signal corresponding to the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 23 to the main control unit 100. The large winning opening opening / closing unit 115 opens / closes the large winning opening 23 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100. The normal winning opening switch 116 sends a signal corresponding to the winning of the game ball to the normal winning opening 24 to the main control unit 100.

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

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

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

The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the payout of payout balls. The ROM 302 stores a program executed by the CPU 301, various data, and the like. The RAM 303 is used as a working memory of the CPU 301 or the like.

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

The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real-time clock) 404. Further, the effect key 38 operated by the player is connected to the effect control unit 400, and the effect control unit 400 acquires the operation data output from the effect key 38 in response to the operation of the effect key 38 by the player. do. Further, the effect control unit 400 acquires the operation data output from the effect button 37 via the lamp control unit 600. The CPU 401 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401, various data, and the like. The RAM 403 is used as a working memory of the CPU 401 or the like. The RTC404 measures the current date and time.

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

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

The image / sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 6 and the sound output from the speaker 35 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, the ROM 502 of the image / sound control unit 500 contains a decorative symbol image for notifying the special symbol lottery result, an image of a character or item for displaying a notice effect or a look-ahead notice effect, and a special symbol lottery. Image data for displaying a reserved image indicating that the image is reserved, various background images, and the like on the image display unit 6 is stored. Further, the ROM 502 of the image / sound control unit 500 contains various acoustic data such as music and sound to be output from the speaker 35 in conjunction with the image displayed on the image display unit 6 or independently of the displayed image. It is remembered. The CPU 501 of the image / sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the image data and the sound data stored in the ROM 502 that correspond to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 501 performs image processing for background image display, decorative pattern image display, character / item display, etc. using the read image data, and various types corresponding to commands sent from the effect control unit 400. Display the effect. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image-processed image data on the image display unit 6. Further, the CPU 501 performs voice processing using the read acoustic data, and outputs the sound indicated by the voice-processed acoustic data from the speaker 35.

The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing for controlling the operation of the panel lamp 8, the frame lamp 36, the light emission of the effect button 37, and the movable accessory 7. The ROM 602 stores programs, various data, and the like executed by the CPU 601. The RAM 603 is used as a working memory of the CPU 601 or the like.

The lamp control unit 600 controls lighting / blinking, emission color, and the like of the panel lamp 8 and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Further, the lamp control unit 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / blinking pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern data) of the panel lamp 8 or the like according to the effect content set by the effect control unit 400. Has been done. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 that corresponds to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 8 or the like based on the read light emission pattern data. Further, the ROM 602 stores the operation pattern data of the movable accessory 7 according to the effect content set by the effect control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 that corresponds to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the read operation pattern data.

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

The effect control unit 400 has the effect button 37 and the effect button 37 for the image / sound control unit 500 based on the operation data of the effect button 37 transmitted from the lamp control unit 600 and the operation data output from the effect key 38. Notify the operation status of the effect key 38. Here, the operation states of the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 are whether or not the operation is being performed and what kind of operation is being performed (for example, long pressing of the effect button 37 or left of the effect key 38). Information including pressing the direction key) and the like. Therefore, for example, when the effect button 37 is operated by the player, the operation state of the effect button 37 detected by the lamp control unit 600 is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 500 via the effect control unit 400. Therefore, the image / sound control unit 500 can also change the effect content based on the operation state of the effect button 37 transmitted from the effect control unit 400. Further, the effect control unit 400 transmits a command to the lamp control unit 600 according to the operation data of the effect button 37 transmitted from the lamp control unit 600 to operate the movable accessory 7 to execute the movable accessory effect. You can also do it.

[Summary of gaming state in this embodiment]
Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. As the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, there are at least a high-accuracy state, a low-accuracy state, an electric support state, a non-electric support state, a time-saving state, a non-time-saving state, and a jackpot gaming state. The low probability state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to the normal low probability (for example, 1/300), and the high probability state is the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is higher than the low probability state. It is a gaming state set to a high probability (for example, 1/50). In the non-electric support state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is a normal low probability (for example, 1/10), and even if the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 takes a short time (for example, 0.10 seconds). This is a gaming state in which the opening is controlled only once), and therefore it is difficult for the gaming ball to enter the second starting port 22. In the electric support state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is higher than that of the non-electric support state (for example, 10/10), and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 takes a long time (for example, 2.00 seconds). 3 times) It is a gaming state controlled to be opened, and therefore, the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long time, and it becomes easy for the game ball to frequently enter (win) the second starting port 22. It is in a gaming state. The non-time saving state is a gaming state in which the execution time of the special symbol lottery is the normal time, and the time saving state is the gaming state in which the execution time of the special symbol lottery is shorter than the non-time saving state. be. The big hit game state is a game state in which a big hit game is executed in which a special symbol lottery is won (big hit) and the big winning opening 23 is opened. In the present embodiment, the electric support state and the time saving state are controlled at the same time, but in the game state controlled at the same time, the game ball is easily won in the second starting port 22. A large number of special symbol lottery can be executed in a short time without reducing the number of game balls. Further, in the following, a gaming state controlled to a low probability state, a non-electric support state, and a non-time saving state is referred to as a normal gaming state, and a gaming state controlled to a high accuracy state, an electric support state, and a time saving state is a probability changing gaming state. That is. In this embodiment, the latent game state, which is a game state controlled to be a highly accurate state, a non-electric support state, and a non-time saving state, is not provided, and if the special symbol lottery is won, the big hit game is completed. , The gaming state is controlled in the probabilistic gaming state or the normal gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S904, the CPU 101 clears the RAM. Here, since the RAM clearing is a known technique, detailed description thereof will be omitted, but various information stored in the RAM 103 (for example, information indicating a gaming state) is set as a predetermined initial state. After that, the process proceeds to step S905.

In step S905, the CPU 101 sets the work area at the time of clearing the RAM, and the process moves to step S906.

In step S906, the CPU 101 performs initial setting of the peripheral portion. Here, the peripheral portion is an effect control unit 400, a payout control unit 300, or the like. The initial setting of the peripheral part is performed by sending the initial setting command instructing the execution of the initial setting to each control unit. After that, the process proceeds to step S910.

In step S907, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the backup flag is "ON". The backup flag is a flag that is turned on when the generation of backup data is normally completed when the power is cut off, and is a flag that indicates that the backup data is valid in association with the generated backup data. If the determination in step S907 is YES, the process proceeds to step S908, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S904.

In step S908, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the checksum is normal. If the determination in step S908 is YES, the process proceeds to step S909, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S904.

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

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

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

In step S912, the CPU 101 sets to prohibit interrupts in the timer interrupt process, and the process proceeds to step S913.

In step S913, the CPU 101 updates (counts up) various initial value random numbers, and the process proceeds to step S914. Here, the initial value random number is for determining the start value of various random numbers (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, fluctuation pattern random number) that are counted up and updated in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8) described later. It is a random number, and a plurality of initial value random numbers are prepared corresponding to various random numbers. The initial value random number is the timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 8) generated every predetermined CTC cycle (see FIG. 8) and the remaining time (that is, the processing time required for the timer interrupt processing from the predetermined CTC cycle). It is counted up and updated in both of the main processes (see FIG. 5) processed in the reduced time), and after reaching the maximum value (for example, 299) of the set random number, it returns to the minimum value (for example, 0) again. Further, since this remaining time differs depending on the processing status of the CPU 101, it is a random time, and the number of updates of the initial value random number updated in the remaining time is also random. On the other hand, although the details will be described later, since various other random numbers (big hit random numbers, symbol random numbers, reach random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers) are updated only by the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8), the initial value random numbers are random number update processes. The processing cycle of is different. As described above, due to the difference in the processing cycle, for example, even if the random number range of the initial value random number and the jackpot random number is the same (for example, 0 to 299), the initial value random number acquired as the start value of the jackpot random number The value will be random each time. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the timing at which the jackpot random number value that causes the jackpot is acquired.

In step S914, the CPU 101 is set to allow an interrupt for the timer interrupt process, and the process is returned to step S911. That is, the CPU 101 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S911 to S914.

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

In step S9111, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off based on whether or not a power cutoff signal is input from a power supply unit (not shown). If the determination in step S9112 is YES, the process proceeds to step S9114, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S9113.

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

On the other hand, in step S9111, the CPU 101 clears the output port to which various information is input / output to the CPU 101, and the process proceeds to step S9115.

In step S9115, the CPU 101 creates backup data in the RAM 103 based on the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1, creates a checksum from the contents of the RAM 103, and stores the checksum in the RAM 103. In this process, after detecting that the power supply voltage has started to decrease due to the power cutoff of the power supply supplied to the main control unit 100 (after being determined as "YES" in step S9112), the power supply voltage becomes "0". It will be done until it becomes. By this process, the game state information or the like immediately before the power is cut off is stored in the RAM 103. After that, the process proceeds to step S9116.

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

In step S9117, the CPU 101 prohibits access to the RAM 103 and ends the power cutoff monitoring process (the process shifts to step S912 in FIG. 5).

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

In step S9092, the CPU 101 refers to the information of the RAM 103, confirms the information regarding the game state at the time of power cutoff and the number of reserved special symbol lottery, and issues a recovery notification command including the information to the effect control unit 400. Send. In this way, the CPU 101 transmits a recovery notification command indicating a state when the power is cut off to the effect control unit 400 in order to notify that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored. By the process of step S9092, the effect control unit 400 can confirm the game state and the like before the power is cut off.

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing of main control unit]
Next, the timer interrupt process executed by the main control unit 100 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 100. Hereinafter, the timer interrupt processing performed in the main control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 8 at regular time intervals (4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The process performed by the main control unit 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 and 8 is executed based on the program stored in the ROM 102.

First, in step S1, the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 becomes a start value when various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are updated, and each random number is counted up and updated. Execute a random number update process that updates each initial value random number. Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining the winning or losing of the special symbol lottery (that is, performing the special symbol lottery). The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when a special symbol lottery is won. It should be noted that the determination of winning or losing of the special symbol lottery and the determination of the type of big hit when the special symbol lottery is won may be considered as a special symbol lottery. The jackpot random number and the symbol random number are random numbers used in the process of step S407 of FIG. 10 to be described later. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect when the special symbol lottery is lost. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol. Here, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is equal to the execution time of the notification effect (variation effect) executed in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol. The reach random number and the variation pattern random number are used in the process of step S408 of FIG. 10 to be described later. In the random number update process of step S1, the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, the reach random number, the fluctuation pattern random number, and the like are each added and updated by one. That is, it is counted up. Then, each random number is acquired in the start port switch (SW) process in step S2 and the gate switch (SW) process in step S3, and is used in the special symbol process in step S4 and the normal symbol process in step S5, which will be described later. The counter that performs the processing in step S1 is typically a loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the fluctuation pattern random number) (that is, circulation). do). Further, in the random number update process of step S1, each counter such as a jackpot random number, a symbol random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number has an initial value corresponding to each random number at that time when the count of the loop counter has cycled. A random number is acquired, and the count of the loop counter is newly started with the value of the initial value random number as the start value. The random number range such as big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and fluctuation pattern random number may be set arbitrarily, but by setting each to a different range, the counter value (count) is set between these random numbers. It is preferable to set the value) so that they are not synchronized.

Next, in step S2, the CPU 101 monitors the states of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b, and determines that the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 21 or the second start port 22. Then, the start port switch process for performing the process related to the hold number U1 of the first special symbol lottery and the hold number U2 of the second special symbol lottery and the process of acquiring various random numbers is executed. The details of this start port switch processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

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

Next, in step S4, the CPU 101 executes the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery, and causes the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b to display the special symbols in a variable manner. A stop symbol display process indicating the lottery result of the above, and a special symbol process for transmitting various commands to the effect control unit 400 are executed. This special symbol processing will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

Next, in step S5, the CPU 101 executes a normal symbol process for determining whether or not the random number acquired by the gate switch process in step S3 matches a predetermined hit random number. Then, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display 4e to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol fluctuation time for displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying it to 10 seconds in the non-time reduction state, and shortens it to 0.5 seconds in the time reduction state. Further, the CPU 101 sets the probability that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e becomes a predetermined winning symbol (that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) to a low probability (1/10) in the non-electric support state. However, in the electric support state, it is increased with a high probability (10/10).

Next, in step S6, when it is determined in the special symbol processing of step S4 that the special symbol lottery has been won (when a big hit is made), the CPU 101 controls the large winning opening opening / closing unit 115 to the large winning opening 23. A predetermined opening / closing operation is performed, and a big winning opening process for transmitting various commands related to a so-called big hit game effect or the like to the effect control unit 400 is executed. By this process, the big hit game (special game) is advanced, and the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. This large winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.

Next, in step S7, the CPU 101 is electrically driven when the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e by the normal symbol processing in step S5 is a predetermined winning symbol (that is, when the normal symbol lottery is won). An electric tulip process that activates the tulip 27 is performed. At that time, the CPU 101 controls the opening of the electric tulip 27 for an extremely short period (1 time for 0.10 seconds) in the non-electric support state, and the electric tulip 27 for a long period (3 times for 2.00 seconds) in the electric support state. Open control. By controlling the electric tulip 27 to the open state, the game ball can be won in the second starting port 22, and by winning the game ball in the second starting port 22, the second special symbol lottery is performed. Will be.

Next, in step S8, the CPU 101 executes a prize ball process for managing the number of winning balls of the game ball and controlling the payout of the winning balls according to the winning.

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

[Starting port switch processing]
FIG. 9 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. The start port switch process in step S2 of FIG. 8 will be described below with reference to FIG.

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

In step S202, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax1 (“4” in this embodiment) of the number of reserved first special symbol lottery from the ROM 102, and the upper limit is the number of reserved number U1 of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax1. If the determination in step S202 is YES, the process proceeds to step S203, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S207.

In step S203, the CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. Further, the CPU 101 sets a winning command in the RAM 103 for notifying the effect control unit 400 that the game ball has won a prize in the first starting port 21. This winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. After that, the process proceeds to step S204.

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

In step S205, the CPU 101 performs a preliminary determination process, and stores each set (game information) of random numbers acquired in step S204 in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines this jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number or the like of the random number set such as the jackpot random number acquired in the process of the latest step S204 matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102. It is determined in advance whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery using random numbers is a big hit, whether or not the reach effect is executed, and the like. That is, the determination necessary for executing the look-ahead advance notice effect and the hold change advance notice effect (hold change effect) is determined in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 of FIG. 10, which will be described later. After that, each set of random numbers (held data of the first special symbol lottery) used for the preliminary determination is stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Each time the value of the reserved number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is subtracted by 1 by the process of step S406 in FIG. 10, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is set in order from the earliest storage time. It will be deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the pending number U1 of the first special symbol lottery is "3", the above random number sets of the last three times acquired by the processing of the last three times step S204 are stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. It will be stored. After that, the process proceeds to step S206.

In step S206, the CPU 101 sets the RAM 103 with a first hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the first hold number increase command includes information indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S205 (hereinafter, referred to as "preliminary determination information"). It should be noted that the first hold number increase command including the prior determination information is output by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 8, and the lottery result for the hold of the first special symbol lottery is the symbol in the first special symbol lottery. The main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 before the fluctuation is started. After that, the process proceeds to step S207.

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

In step S208, the CPU 101 reads the upper limit value Umax2 (“4” in this embodiment) of the number of reserved second special symbol lottery from the ROM 102, and the upper limit is the number of reserved number U2 of the second special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 103. It is determined whether or not the value is less than Umax2. If the determination in step S208 is YES, the process proceeds to step S209, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

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

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

In step S211 the CPU 101 performs a pre-determination process and stores each set of random numbers (game information) acquired in step S210 in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines this jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number or the like of the random number set such as the jackpot random number acquired in the process of the latest step S210 matches a predetermined value or the like stored in the ROM 102. It is determined in advance whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery using random numbers is a big hit, whether or not the reach effect is executed, and the like. That is, the determination necessary for executing the look-ahead advance notice effect and the hold change advance notice effect (hold change effect) is determined in advance prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 of FIG. 10, which will be described later. After that, each set of random numbers used for the preliminary determination (pending data of the second special symbol lottery) is stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Each time the value of the reserved number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is subtracted by 1 by the process of step S404 in FIG. 10, the random number set stored in the RAM 103 is set in order from the earliest storage time. It will be deleted one by one. From this, for example, when the value of the pending number U2 of the second special symbol lottery is "3", the above random number sets of the last three times acquired by the processing of the last three times step S210 are stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. It will be stored. After that, the process proceeds to step S212.

In step S212, the CPU 101 sets the RAM 103 with a second hold number increase command for notifying that the hold number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, the second hold number increase command includes information (preliminary determination information) indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S211. By outputting the second hold number increase command including this prior determination information by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 8, the lottery result for the hold of the second special symbol lottery is the symbol in the second special symbol lottery. The main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 before the fluctuation is started. After that, the process proceeds to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

[Special design processing]
FIG. 10 is an example of a detailed flowchart of the special symbol processing in step S4 of FIG. Hereinafter, the special symbol processing in step S4 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S401, whether the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 is in the big hit game (big hit game state) in the current state of the gaming machine 1 based on the information stored in the RAM 103 (for example, the information by the flag). Judge whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game (special game) executed when the special symbol lottery is won is being executed. If the determination in step S401 is YES, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol processing) in FIG. 8, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S402.

In step S402, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is in the variable display period by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b. The variable display period of the special symbol referred to here includes a specified special symbol stop display period (specified time; 0.5 seconds) provided immediately after the change of the special symbol is stopped. If the determination in step S402 is YES, the process proceeds to step S411, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S403.

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

In step S404, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 that has the earliest storage time from the random number sets acquired and stored in steps S210 and S211 of FIG. 9, and deletes them from the RAM 103. After that, the process proceeds to step S407.

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

In step S406, the CPU 101 updates the hold number U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 that has the earliest storage time from the random number sets acquired and stored in steps S204 and S205 of FIG. 9, and deletes them from the RAM 103. After that, the process proceeds to step S407.

By the above steps S403 to S406, the second special symbol lottery is executed with priority over the first special symbol lottery.

In step S407, the CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process for determining whether the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot or a loss. Specifically, when the process of step S407 is executed following the process of step S404, the CPU 101 matches the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S404 with the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Based on whether or not to do so, it is determined whether the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. On the other hand, when the process of step S407 is executed following the process of step S406, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number read from the RAM 103 in the process of step S406 matches the jackpot winning value stored in the ROM 102. Based on the above, it is determined whether the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit or a loss. Then, when the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be lost, the CPU 101 sets the lost symbol indicating the loss in the special symbol lottery in the RAM 103 as the stop symbol of the special symbol in the setting information. On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, which of the predetermined values stored in the ROM 102 matches the symbol random number read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used for this determination. Based on, the type of the jackpot this time is determined. In the present embodiment, as an example, there are a probabilistic jackpot that is set to a probabilistic game state until the next big hit after the big hit game, and a normal jackpot that is set to the normal game state until the next big hit after the big hit game. Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the second special symbol lottery has a higher winning ratio of the probabilistic jackpot in which the profit of the player is relatively large than that of the first special symbol lottery. Specifically, in the second special symbol lottery, 70% is a probabilistic jackpot and 30% is a normal jackpot, while in the first special symbol lottery, 40% is a probabilistic jackpot and 60% is a normal jackpot. Then, the CPU 101 sets the information of the big hit symbol indicating the big hit and the type of the big hit in the RAM 103 as the information of the stop symbol of the special symbol in the setting information. After that, the process proceeds to step S408.

[Variation pattern selection process]
In step S408, the CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process. Specifically, in step S408, when the CPU 101 is in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state), the variation pattern determination tables HT1-1 and HT1-2 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 are used, and the probabilistic gaming state and the time saving state are used. In the gaming state (time saving state), the variation pattern determination tables HT2-1 and HT2-2 shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 are used to determine (select) the variation pattern for each special symbol lottery. Here, this fluctuation pattern is a special symbol fluctuation time, which is the time from the fluctuation display of the special symbol on the display 4 to the stop display (fixed stop display), and this special symbol fluctuation time is the notification effect. It is synchronized with the execution time of the notification effect and is the same time as the execution time of the notification effect. In the following, the fluctuation pattern determination tables HT1-1, HT1-2, HT2-1 and HT2-2 may be simply referred to as HT1-1, HT1-2, HT2-1 and HT2-2.

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

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

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

In addition, the reach (reach effect) is already when, for example, the changing decorative symbol that is stopped last among a plurality of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped display) at a specific symbol in the notification effect. It is a production that is expected to be a big hit symbol pattern together with other symbols that are stopped (temporarily stopped), and typically, the decorative symbols on the right and left sides are stopped (temporarily) at the same symbol (for example, 7). (Stopped), and the central decorative symbol that is stopped last is displayed in a variable manner with the expectation that it will stop (temporarily stop) at the same symbol (for example, 7) (that is, doublet 777). be. This reach state may be called a reach state. In addition, SP reach (SP reach production) is generally called super reach or special reach, and is a production that is executed in the reach state and is expected to be a bigger hit than the above reach. For example, the character of the main character is an enemy. It is a production of a movie that fights against a character. In addition, SPSP reach (SPSP reach production) is generally called super super reach or special special reach, and is a production that is executed in a reach state and is expected to be a bigger hit than SP reach. For example, the character of the main character It is a production of a video that fights against an enemy boss character.

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

Specifically, when the reserved number of the first special symbol lottery is "0", the CPU 101 has a reach random number (out of 0 to 99) read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407. Whether one of the above) is included in the reach random number value range "0 to 79" or the reach random number value range "80 to 99" in the portion of the "miss" hold number "0" of HT1-1. judge.

Then, when the read reach random number is included in the reach random number value range "0 to 79", the CPU 101 has a variation pattern random number (0) read from the RAM 103 together with the big hit random number used in the big hit determination process in step S407. It is determined whether any one of ~ 299) is included in the fluctuation pattern random number value range "0 to 149" or the fluctuation pattern random number value range "150 to 299". Then, when the fluctuation pattern random number is included in the fluctuation pattern random number value range "0 to 149", the CPU 101 determines "12.02 seconds" as the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation pattern random number is the fluctuation pattern random number value range ". When it is included in "150 to 299", "12.03 seconds" is determined as the fluctuation pattern. Here, as shown in HT1-1, the fluctuation pattern "12.02 seconds" corresponds to the type of effect pattern "normally immediate loss" of the notification effect, and the variation pattern "12.03 seconds" corresponds to the notification effect. Corresponds to the production pattern type "Special Immediate Loss". The details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20 to 25, but the effect contents of the effect pattern types "special immediate loss" and "normal immediate loss" are selected by lottery by the effect control unit 400 (more accurately, CPU 401). It is a decidable type of production pattern, and the production pattern type "Special Immediate Loss" has a higher probability than the production pattern type "Normal Immediate Loss", suggesting that it is likely to be a big hit (development production). Expected production; production that incites whether it will develop into reach production, pseudo-continuous production, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "fan production"), and then does not develop into development production, and production that immediately loses without establishing reach. A production pattern that allows you to immediately determine the production type that will be lost without establishing a reach after performing a look-ahead suggestion production (such as the same color chance eye production described later) based on the type or the preliminary judgment result for the hold of the special symbol lottery. Is the type of.

It should be noted that the fanning effect is, for example, an effect of inciting whether or not it develops into a pseudo-continuous effect or reach effect, and typically, a decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner of developing into a pseudo-continuous effect or reach effect. It is a production that makes you expect that, but the details will be described later. Note that the temporary stop means that the decorative symbol is stopped in a manner that the player can recognize that the movement of the decorative symbol has stopped, and the movement is not completely stopped. It is displayed in the moving state). This indicates that the special symbol and the decorative symbol are changing, and the decorative symbol has not stopped yet.

Further, in the pseudo-continuous effect, the decorative symbol is changed a plurality of times in one notification effect (one variation) by performing an operation such as temporarily stopping all the decorative symbols that are changed in the notification effect and then re-variating the decorative symbols. It is a production that makes you expect a big hit by making it look like you did. Further, in the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect can be executed up to three times in one notification effect, and the larger the number of executions in one notification effect, the higher the jackpot reliability (it can be said that the probability of winning a big hit). Will be higher. It should be noted that, in the pseudo-continuous production, a predetermined display (for example, a display drawn as "pseudo x 2" or "pseudo x 3") is performed without performing a display that changes again after the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped. It may be expressed that the pseudo-ream effect has been executed.

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

Further, the CPU 101 determines the fluctuation pattern basically in the same manner as when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "1" and the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "0". However, when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "1", the CPU 101 has a case where the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "0" as shown in HT1-1. When the reach random value range "0 to 79" is replaced with "0 to 84", the reach random value range "80 to 99" is replaced with "85 to 99", and the reach random value range is "0 to 84". In, the variation pattern "2.00 seconds" to which the variation pattern random value range "0 to 49" is assigned is added, and the variation pattern random value range "0 to 149" assigned to the variation pattern "12.02 seconds" is added. Is replaced with "50 to 199", and the fluctuation pattern random value range "150 to 299" assigned to the fluctuation pattern "12.03 seconds" is replaced with "200 to 299" to determine the fluctuation pattern. .. Here, as shown in HT1-1, the fluctuation pattern "2.00 seconds" corresponds to the type of effect pattern "normally immediate loss" of the notification effect, but the effect control unit 400 (more accurately). The production content cannot be determined by lottery by the CPU401) (in other words, the production content is uniformly determined), the fanning effect and the look-ahead effect are not executed, and the reach is not established immediately. It corresponds to the production type.

Further, the CPU 101 determines the fluctuation pattern basically in the same manner as when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "2" and the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "0". However, when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "2", the CPU 101 has a case where the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "0" as shown in HT1-1. When the reach random value range "0 to 79" is replaced with "0 to 89", the reach random value range "80 to 99" is replaced with "90 to 99", and the reach random value range is "0 to 89". In, the variation pattern "2.00 seconds" to which the variation pattern random value range "0 to 229" is assigned is added, and the variation pattern random value range "0 to 149" assigned to the variation pattern "12.02 seconds" is added. Is replaced with "230 to 279", and the fluctuation pattern random value range "150 to 299" assigned to the fluctuation pattern "12.03 seconds" is replaced with "280 to 299" to determine the fluctuation pattern. ..

Further, the CPU 101 determines the fluctuation pattern basically in the same manner as when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "3" and the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "0". However, when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "3", the CPU 101 has a case where the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "0" as shown in HT1-1. When the reach random value range "0 to 79" is replaced with "0 to 94", the reach random value range "80 to 99" is replaced with "95 to 99", and the reach random value range is "0 to 94". In, the variation pattern "2.00 seconds" to which the variation pattern random value range "0 to 269" is assigned is added, and the variation pattern random value range "0 to 149" assigned to the variation pattern "12.02 seconds" is added. Is replaced with "270-289", and the fluctuation pattern random value range "150 to 299" assigned to the fluctuation pattern "12.03 seconds" is replaced with "290-299" to determine the fluctuation pattern. ..

As described above, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to "SPSP hit", "SP hit", "reach hit", "SPSP loss", "SP loss" and "reach loss" is a big hit symbol pattern. Since the reach effect, which is the expected effect, is always executed (that is, the reach is always established), it is a variation pattern that suggests to the player that there is a high possibility of a big hit. Further, these fluctuation patterns are a production type in which the production content is determined by the effect control unit 400 (more accurately, the CPU 401) to perform an effect that develops into a development effect (expected effect) after the fanning effect is performed. It is a decidable fluctuation pattern.

As described above using the variation pattern determination table HT1-1 shown in FIG. 11, the smaller the number of reserved first special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state), the more the variation pattern with reach (that is, that is). Fluctuation patterns corresponding to "SPSP loss", "SP loss" and "reach loss") are easily selected. In addition, as a variation pattern without reach, it corresponds to the production pattern of "Special Immediate Loss", which is a type that produces a fanning effect with a higher probability than "Normal Immediate Loss" among "Special Immediate Loss" and "Normal Immediate Loss". It is easy to select the fluctuation pattern to be performed, and as the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the “normally immediate loss” effect pattern, it is easy to select the variation pattern (12.02 seconds; variation pattern number 8) capable of performing the fanning effect (FIG. 11). That is, the smaller the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery, the easier it is to select a variation pattern that can execute the fanning effect. Further, as a fluctuation pattern corresponding to "special immediate loss", "12.03 seconds" is determined regardless of the number of pending first special symbol lottery. On the other hand, as a fluctuation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss", when the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery is "0", a long fluctuation pattern of "12.02 seconds" is determined, and the holding of the first special symbol lottery is held. When the number is "1" to "3", a short fluctuation pattern of "2.00 seconds" can be determined.

In the above description using the fluctuation pattern determination table HT1-1 shown in FIG. 11, when the number of pending first special symbol lottery is “0”, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to “normal immediate loss” is “12”. When a long fluctuation pattern of ".02 seconds" is determined and the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery is "1" to "3", the fluctuation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss" is "2.00 seconds". It is assumed that a short fluctuation pattern can be determined, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery is "0", a short fluctuation pattern of "2.00 seconds" can be determined as a fluctuation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss", and the first special symbol lottery can be performed. When the number of holdings is "1" to "3", a long fluctuation pattern of "12.02 seconds" may be determined as a fluctuation pattern corresponding to "normally immediate loss".

[Non-time saving state / Fluctuation pattern selection process in the second special symbol lottery]
Hereinafter, the determination of the variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state) will be described with reference to FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 11. However, while the CPU 101 used HT1-1 to perform the processing for the first special symbol lottery in the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 11, FIG. 12 in the variation pattern determination process. It differs in that processing is performed for the second special symbol lottery using HT1-2 shown in. Here, HT1-2 shown in FIG. 12 is only in that "the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery" is replaced with "the number of holdings of the second special lottery" with respect to HT1-1 shown in FIG. different. That is, while the variable pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 11 takes into account the number of reserved first special symbol lottery, the process of determining the variable pattern takes into account the number of pending second special symbol lottery. NS.

In the fluctuation pattern determination table HT1-2 shown in FIG. 12, when the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery is "0", the fluctuation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss" is "12.02 seconds". When the long fluctuation pattern of is determined and the number of hold of the second special symbol lottery is "1" to "3", the short fluctuation pattern of "2.00 seconds" is used as the fluctuation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss". It is supposed to be decidable, but it is not limited to this. For example, when the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery is "0", a short fluctuation pattern of "2.00 seconds" can be determined as a fluctuation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss", and the second special symbol lottery can be performed. When the number of holdings is "1" to "3", a long fluctuation pattern of "12.02 seconds" may be determined as a fluctuation pattern corresponding to "normally immediate loss".

[Time saving state / Fluctuation pattern selection process in the 1st special symbol lottery]
Hereinafter, the determination of the variation pattern when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the probabilistic game state (time saving state) will be described with reference to FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 11. However, in the process of determining the fluctuation pattern described with reference to FIG. 11, the CPU 101 uses the HT1-1 to perform the process for the first special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). The process of determining the fluctuation pattern differs in that the HT2-1 shown in FIG. 13 is used to perform the process for the first special symbol lottery in the probabilistic game state (time saving state). Here, in HT1-1 shown in FIG. 11, it is possible to determine the fluctuation pattern "2.00 seconds" (normally corresponding to immediate loss) when the number of pending first special symbol lottery is "1" to "3". However, HT2-1 shown in FIG. 13 is different in that the fluctuation pattern “2.00 seconds” cannot be determined even when the number of reservations is “1” to “3”. That is, even when the number of reserved first special symbol lottery is "1" to "3", the short fluctuation pattern "2.00 seconds" is not determined.

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

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

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

[Time saving state / Fluctuation pattern selection process in the second special symbol lottery]
Hereinafter, the determination of the variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the probabilistic game state (time saving state) will be described with reference to FIG. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 11. However, in the process of determining the fluctuation pattern described with reference to FIG. 11, the CPU 101 uses the HT1-1 to perform the process for the first special symbol lottery in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). This variation pattern determination process differs in that the HT2-2 shown in FIG. 14 is used to perform the process for the second special symbol lottery in the probabilistic game state (time saving state). Here, as shown in FIG. 14, in the HT2-2, the "number of hold of the first special symbol lottery" is replaced with the "number of hold of the second special symbol lottery" with respect to the HT1-1 shown in FIG. ing. That is, while the variable pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. 11 takes into account the number of reserved first special symbol lottery, the process of determining the variable pattern takes into account the number of pending second special symbol lottery. NS. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in HT2-2, in the case of the hold number "0" of the second special symbol lottery in "loss", when no reach is selected by the reach random number, the variable pattern random number value range is selected. The fluctuation pattern "12.02 seconds" is determined in "0 to 149", and the fluctuation pattern "12.03 seconds" is determined in the fluctuation pattern random number value range "150 to 299". Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in HT2-2, in the case of the holding number "1" to "3" of the second special symbol lottery in "missing", it fluctuates when no reach is selected by the reach random number. The variation pattern "2.00 seconds" is determined in the pattern random number value range "0 to 289", and the variation pattern "12.03 seconds" is determined in the variation pattern random number value range "290-299". That is, when the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery is "0", the short fluctuation pattern of "2.00 seconds" is not determined, but the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery is "1" to "". In the case of "3", a short fluctuation pattern of "2.00 seconds" is determined with high probability.

Here, as described in the processes in steps S403 to S406, in the present embodiment, the hold of the second special symbol lottery is preferentially digested over the hold of the first special symbol lottery. Further, in the probabilistic game state (time saving state), as described in the processing in steps S5 and S7 of FIG. 8, the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long period of time, and the game ball frequently wins a prize in the second starting port 22. Therefore, the second special symbol lottery is frequently and continuously executed. Further, as described in the process in step S407, the second special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the second starting port 22 is more than the first special symbol lottery by winning the game ball to the first starting port 21. However, the winning rate of the probabilistic jackpot (big hit with a large profit for the player), which is controlled to the probabilistic gaming state (time saving state) until the next big hit, is high. From this, conversely, when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the probabilistic gaming state (time saving state), the normal jackpot will be controlled to the normal gaming state (big hit with a small profit of the player). It can be said that there is a high possibility that you will win. In the present embodiment, as described above using HT2-2 of FIG. 14, in the probabilistic game state (time saving state), when the number of hold of the second special symbol lottery is 1 to 3 and there is no reach, While playing a game with a sense of speed by making it easier to select a short-time fluctuation pattern (2.00 seconds) and allowing the hold of the second special symbol lottery to be digested at high speed, the second special symbol lottery When the number of holdings is "0" and there is no reach, it is difficult to execute the first special symbol lottery, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player, by always selecting a long-time fluctuation pattern (12.02 seconds, 12.03 seconds). I'm in control. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above using HT2-1 of FIG. 13, it is assumed that the first special symbol lottery, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player, is executed in the probabilistic game state (time saving state). However, in all cases where the number of pending 1st special symbol lottery is 0 to 3, if there is no reach, a long-time fluctuation pattern (12.02 seconds, 12.03 seconds) must be selected, and the 2nd starting port It is controlled so that the game ball wins in 22 and gains time for the second special symbol lottery, which is relatively advantageous to the player, is executed.

The variation pattern information determined in step S408 as described above (that is, the execution time of the notification effect: also the information of the type of the effect pattern of the notification effect) is set in the RAM 103 as setting information. After that, the process proceeds to step S409.

In step S409, the CPU 101 generates a notification effect start command including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process of step S407 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process of step S408, and sets the command in the RAM 103. Here, the notification effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the notification effect by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, or the like. Further, the setting information included in the notification effect start command also includes information indicating which of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery has been executed. From this, it can be said that there are different types of notification effect start commands according to the information included. Further, the CPU 101 sets a game state notification command indicating the current game state (for example, a probabilistic game state) in the RAM 103. The above-mentioned notification effect start command and game state notification command are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. After that, the process proceeds to step S410.

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

In step S411, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time indicated by the variation pattern set in the variation pattern selection process of step S408 has elapsed from the start time of the variation display of the special symbol in step S410. If the determination in step S411 is YES, the process proceeds to step S412, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol processing) in FIG.

In step S412, the CPU 101 sets the RAM 103 with a notification effect stop command instructing the end of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like. After that, the process proceeds to step S413. The notification effect stop command set in step S412 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG.

In step S413, the CPU 101 ends the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4a or the second special symbol display 4b started in the process of step S410, and ends the variable display of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display 4a or the second special The symbol display 4b is displayed for a specified time (0.5 seconds) with the symbol for notifying the special symbol lottery result stopped. At this time, the CPU 101 sets the symbol determination command in the RAM 103. After that, the process proceeds to step S414.

In step S414, the CPU 101 executes the stopped processing. Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines that a jackpot has been hit in the jackpot determination process of step S407, the CPU 101 indicates that the information stored in the RAM 103 (for example, information by a flag) is in the jackpot game (big hit gaming state). And set the opening command instructing the start of the big hit game effect in the RAM 103. It should be noted that this opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output processing of step S9 in FIG. 8 when a specified time (0.5 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the stop display of the special symbol is started in the processing of step S413. , The jackpot game production is started.

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

In step S416, the CPU 101 sets the customer waiting command and the game status notification command in the RAM 103. The customer waiting command and the game status notification command are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 8, and a predetermined stop effect (for example, an effect of displaying a decorative symbol stop display) is started based on the customer waiting command. Will be done. When a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the above-mentioned stop effect, the customer waiting effect is started. Here, the customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect of displaying a video related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the subject of the game machine 1 on the image display unit 6, or a predetermined effect (for example) executed during the game. For example, it is an effect of displaying a part of the reach effect) on the image display unit 6. After that, the process proceeds to step S5 (ordinary symbol process) in FIG.

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

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

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

In step S603, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set opening time that defines the execution time of the opening effect has elapsed. If the determination in step S603 is YES, the process proceeds to step S604, and if this determination is NO, the opening effect is not completed, so the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

In step S604, the CPU 101 sets the total number of rounds Rmax of the big hit game and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 23 of the big hit game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds included in the jackpot game (Rmax: “16” in this embodiment) and the operation pattern of the jackpot 23 during the jackpot game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. do. By the process of step S604, the total number of rounds of the jackpot game Rmax, the interval time between the rounds during the jackpot game, the set ending time which is the time for performing the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game, and the like are set. After that, the process proceeds to step S605.

In step S605, the CPU 101 resets the winning number C of the game ball to the large winning opening 23 stored in the RAM 103 to "0". After that, the process proceeds to step S606.

In step S606, the CPU 101 updates the number of rounds R of the jackpot game stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. After that, the process proceeds to step S607.

In step S607, the CPU 101 controls the large winning opening opening / closing unit 115 to start the opening control of the large winning opening 23. By this process, the round of the big hit game (round game) is started, and the opening operation (one opening operation) of the big winning opening 23 is started. After that, the process proceeds to step S608.

In step S608, the CPU 101 sets the round start notification command in the RAM 103 to notify the start of the round (start of the round game). This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 8, and the round effect is started. The round start notification command includes information indicating the total number of rounds Rmax set in step S604 and information indicating the current number of rounds R updated by the process of step S606. After that, the process proceeds to step S612.

In step S609, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is in the interval of the jackpot game based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S609 is YES, the process proceeds to step S610, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S611.

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

In step S611, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is executing the ending effect of the jackpot game based on the information stored in the RAM 103. If the determination in step S611 is YES, the process proceeds to step S621 in FIG. 16, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S612.

In step S612, the CPU 101 determines that the state of the gaming machine 1 is in the round of the jackpot game, and whether or not the gaming ball has won a prize in the jackpot 23 based on the output signal from the jackpot switch 114. Is determined. If the determination in step S612 is YES, the process proceeds to step S613, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S614.

In step S613, the CPU 101 determines that the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 23 is detected, and updates the winning number C of the game ball stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding one. By executing the process of step S613 every time a game ball wins in the big prize opening 23, the total number of game balls won in the big winning opening 23 (winning number C) in one round is cumulatively stored in the RAM 103. To go. Further, the CPU 101 sets a winning command in the RAM 103 for notifying the effect control unit 400 that the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 23. This winning command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output processing of step S9 in FIG. 8, and the winning processing instruction of step S125 of FIG. 19 is executed. After that, the process proceeds to step S614.

In step S614, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined opening control time (29.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the time when the opening control of the large winning opening 23 is started in the process of step S607. If the determination in step S614 is YES, the process proceeds to step S616, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S615.

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

In step S616, the CPU 101 controls the large winning opening opening / closing unit 115 to end the opening control of the large winning opening 23 started in step S607. As described above, in each round during the big hit game, the CPU 101 is the total number of game balls detected by the big winning opening switch 114 from the opening of the big winning opening 23 to the lapse of 29.5 seconds (the number of winnings C). ) Reached 10 (Cmax), or 29.5 seconds passed without winning 10 game balls after opening the large winning opening 23, and the large winning opening 23 is closed. .. After that, the process proceeds to step S617.

In step S617, the CPU 101 sets the round end notification command in the RAM 103 to notify the end of the round (end of the round game). This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 8, and the round effect is ended. After that, the process proceeds to step S618.

In step S618, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current number of rounds R stored in the RAM 103 has reached the maximum number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game set in the process of step S604. If the determination in step S618 is YES, the process proceeds to step S619 in FIG. 16, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

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

In step S620, the CPU 101 sets an ending command in the RAM 103 to instruct the effect control unit 400 to execute the ending effect of the jackpot game. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in step S9 (output process) of FIG. As this ending command, a command corresponding to the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) and the game state controlled after the jackpot game is completed is transmitted, and the effect control unit 400 sends an ending effect based on this ending command. Control the production after the end (after the end of the big hit game production). Specifically, when an ending command corresponding to a jackpot symbol indicating a probability variation jackpot is transmitted, the effect control unit 400 notifies in an effect mode indicating a probability variation game state after the end of the jackpot game effect based on the ending command. Perform the production. After that, the process proceeds to step S621.

In step S621, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the set ending time set in the process of step S604 of FIG. 15 has elapsed from the time when the ending command is set in the RAM 103 in step S620. If the determination in step S621 is YES, the process proceeds to step S622, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

In step S622, the CPU 101 ends the jackpot game that was being executed. Specifically, the CPU 101 cancels the setting information (for example, information by a flag) indicating that the jackpot game is in progress stored in the RAM 103, and ends the jackpot game. After that, the process proceeds to step S623.

In step S623, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process. Specifically, when the big hit game is completed in step S622, the CPU 101 switches the game state according to the type of the big hit (big hit symbol) this time (that is, the winning probability setting of the special symbol lottery and the electric tulip 27. Switch open settings, etc.). After that, the processing proceeds to step S7 (electric tulip processing) in FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing by the effect control unit]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400. Hereinafter, the timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control unit 400 repeatedly executes a series of processes shown in FIG. 17 at regular time intervals (4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The process performed by the effect control unit 400 described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 and 17 is executed based on the program stored in the ROM 402.

First, in step S11, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 receives various commands output from the main control unit 100 in the output process of step S9 of FIG. 8, and sets the effect contents according to the received commands. A command reception process is executed in which various commands for instructing the image / sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 to execute the effect of the set effect content are set in the RAM 403. This command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

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

Each time the timer interrupt process described above is executed, the CPU 401 performs a random number update process for updating various effect random numbers used for determining the effect. Similarly to the random number update process in step S1 of FIG. 8, a loop counter is typically used in this random number update process, and the count value (updated random number value) is set to the maximum value (for example, 99). After reaching it, it returns to 0 again (that is, it circulates). Further, in this random number update process, the counters of each effect random number randomly update the initial value (value that becomes the starting point of the circulation) when the random number is circulated once. This makes it possible to prevent the counter values (count values) from being synchronized between these effect random numbers.

[Command reception processing]
18 and 19 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. The command reception process in step S11 of FIG. 17 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

First, in step S111 of FIG. 18, the CPU 401 of the effect control unit 400 determines whether or not the hold number increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) has been received from the main control unit 100. (See steps S206 and S212 in FIG. 9). If the determination in step S111 is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S114.

In step S112, the CPU 401 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 in response to the command for increasing the number of holds received in the process of step S111, and additionally displays the hold image indicating the hold of the special symbol lottery on the image display unit 6. Performs processing, etc. Performs pending image display processing. The displayed reserved images are sequentially deleted when the notification effect is started based on the process of step S115 described later. Further, the instruction to the image / sound control unit 500 is given by setting a command in the RAM 403. Further, when the CPU 401 receives the first hold number increase command, the RAM 403 cumulatively stores one data (first hold data) indicating the hold of the first special symbol lottery in chronological order, while the second. When the hold number increase command is received, the RAM 403 cumulatively stores one data indicating the hold of the second special symbol lottery (second hold data) in chronological order. At that time, the CPU 401 extracts the preliminary determination information included in the hold number increase command, includes it in each of the above-mentioned hold data, and stores it in the RAM 403. After that, the process proceeds to step S113.

In step S113, the CPU 401 performs a look-ahead notice effect setting process. Specifically, when the number of hold (number of hold data) of the special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403 is 2 or more including the hold added in step S112, the CPU 401 is immediately stored in the RAM 403. Based on the prior determination information (that is, included in the latest reserved data), it is determined by lottery or the like whether or not to execute the look-ahead notice effect. For example, the CPU 401 has a case where the preliminary determination information indicates "big hit", "missing" and "with reach effect" (loss with reach), or "loss" and "reach effect". In each case of "None" (loss without reach), a look-ahead random number (directed random number) is acquired, and when the look-ahead random number matches a predetermined look-ahead winning value, it is determined to execute the look-ahead notice effect. .. It should be noted that the pre-reading winning value may be set to a different number depending on whether the preliminary determination information is "big hit", "loss with reach", or "loss without reach". Specifically, by setting the number of pre-reading winning values in the case of "big hit" to be larger than the number of pre-reading winning values in the case of "reach loss", it is easy to execute the pre-reading notice effect at the time of "big hit". It may be a thing. Then, when it is decided to execute the look-ahead notice effect, the CPU 401 executes the look-ahead notice by lottery or the like from a large number of look-ahead notice effect patterns that satisfy the conditions of the advance determination information (conditions such as whether or not a big hit is made). Set the content of the production. That is, as the look-ahead notice effect, what kind of advance notice effect is to be performed in each notification effect is set. The look-ahead notice effect is, for example, a look-ahead continuous advance notice effect that can suggest the possibility of a big hit over a plurality of notification effects. After that, the process proceeds to step S114.

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

In step S115, the CPU 401 sets the effect content of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like according to the notification effect start command received in the process of step S114, and executes the notification effect of the set content by the image / sound control unit. The notification effect setting process for instructing 500 or the like to start is performed. Here, the notification effect (variation effect; sometimes simply referred to as “variation”) is an effect executed by the image display unit 6 or the like in response to the variation display of the special symbol to notify the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the decorative symbol is variablely displayed, and the variablely displayed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (fixed stop display), so that the result of the special symbol lottery is notified. The instruction to the image / sound control unit 500 and the like is given by setting a command in the RAM 403.
This notification effect setting process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. Although the description is omitted in FIG. 20, when the notification effect set by this notification effect setting process is for notifying the result of the first special symbol lottery, it is stored in the RAM 403 in chronological order. The first reserved data (oldest first reserved data) stored first among the first reserved data is deleted, and the notification effect set by this notification effect setting process notifies the result of the second special symbol lottery. If this is the case, the second reserved data (oldest second reserved data) stored first among the second reserved data stored in the RAM 403 in chronological order is deleted. By processing in this way, the contents of the random number set information (held data on the main control unit 100 side) stored in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100 and the reserved data stored in the RAM 403 of the effect control unit 400. It is possible to match the contents of (reserved data on the effect control unit 400 side).
After that, the process proceeds to step S116.

In step S116, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the notification effect stop command set in the process of step S412 of FIG. 10 has been received. If the determination in step S116 is YES, the process proceeds to step S117, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

In step S117, the CPU 401 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 and the like to end the notification effect started to be executed in the process of step S115, and finally displays the variable display (including temporary stop) of the decorative symbol. All are completely stopped (displayed as a fixed stop for a specified time (0.5 seconds)), and the result of the special symbol lottery is notified in a dramatic manner. The instruction to the image / sound control unit 500 and the like is given by setting a command (effect end instruction command) in the RAM 403. After that, the process proceeds to step S120 of FIG.

In step S120 of FIG. 19, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the opening command set in the stopped processing of step S414 of FIG. 10 has been received. If the determination in step S120 is YES, the process proceeds to step S121, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S122.

In step S121, the CPU 401 gives an opening effect instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 to start the opening effect of the jackpot game effect. Here, the opening effect is an effect of notifying the start of the big hit game, and is typically an image effect of urging the player to shoot the game ball toward the big winning opening 23. The instruction to the image / sound control unit 500 and the like is given by setting a command in the RAM 403. After that, the process proceeds to step S122.

In step S122, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round start notification command set in the process of step S608 of FIG. 15 has been received. If the determination in step S122 is YES, the process proceeds to step S123, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S124.

In step S123, the CPU 401 gives an instruction to start a round effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 and the like to start the round effect processing of the jackpot game effect. Here, the round effect is an effect executed during the round game of the jackpot game, and is, for example, an effect using an image in which the main character is fighting with an enemy character. The instruction to the image / sound control unit 500 and the like is given by setting a command in the RAM 403. After that, the process proceeds to step S124.

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

In step S125, the CPU 401 gives a winning process instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 to start the winning process. Here, the CPU 501 of the image / sound control unit 500, which has received an instruction to start the winning process from the effect control unit 400, has each winning port (first starting port) based on the winning command received via the effect control unit 400. 21, the number of winnings of the game ball to the second starting opening 22, the large winning opening 23, and the normal winning opening 24) is counted and stored in the RAM 503. Further, when the CPU 501 receives a winning command based on the winning of a game ball to the large winning opening 23 (that is, when one game ball wins to the large winning opening 23), the number of prize balls corresponding to the large winning opening 23 is "13". Is added to the total number of prize balls stored in the RAM 503 and updated, and the updated total number of prize balls is displayed on the image display unit 6 (for example, as the total number of prize balls during the big hit game this time). The instruction to the image / sound control unit 500 and the like is given by setting a command in the RAM 403. After that, the process proceeds to step S126.

In step S126, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round end notification command set in the process of step S617 of FIG. 15 has been received. If the determination in step S126 is YES, the process proceeds to step S127, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S128.

In step S127, the CPU 401 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 and the like to end the round effect of the big hit game effect. The instruction to the image / sound control unit 500 and the like is given by setting a command in the RAM 403. After that, the process proceeds to step S128.

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

In step S129, the CPU 401 gives an ending effect instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 and the like to start the ending effect of the jackpot game effect. Here, the ending effect is an effect of notifying the end of the big hit game, and is typically an effect of displaying the mark of the manufacturer of the game machine 1. The instruction to the image / sound control unit 500 and the like is given by setting a command in the RAM 403. After that, the process moves to S130.

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

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

[Notification effect setting process according to this embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 20 to 25, the notification effect setting process by the effect control unit 400 in step S115 of FIG. 18 will be described.
Here, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is fanned as a notification effect based on the fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 11 and the like) determined by the CPU 101. After performing the production (pseudo continuous production, reach production) and then developing into the development production (pseudo continuous production, reach production, etc.), the notification production that notifies the result of the special symbol lottery, and the development production without performing the fanning production About the notification effect to notify the result of the special symbol lottery after development, the notification effect to notify that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without developing into the development effect, and the reserved special symbol lottery After performing the look-ahead suggestion effect (such as the same color chance eye effect described later), the reach effect is not performed (the reach is not established), and the notification effect, development effect, fanning effect, and notification effect that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost are performed. It is possible to perform a notification effect or the like to notify the result of a special symbol lottery without performing a look-ahead suggestion effect.
Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the above notification effect is executed as the notification effect executed based on the first special symbol lottery will be described. When the notification effect is executed based on the second special symbol lottery, the "first special symbol lottery" may be read as the "second special symbol lottery" in the following description.

20 and 21 are detailed flowcharts showing an example of the notification effect setting process of step S115 of FIG. FIG. 22 is an example of the effect type determination table ET1-1 used when the variation pattern number is 7 (see FIG. 11 and the like) and there is no big hit in the first special symbol lottery currently held. FIG. 23 is an example of the effect type determination table ET1-2 used when the variation pattern number is 7 and there is a big hit in the first special symbol lottery currently held. FIG. 24 is an example of the effect type determination table ET2-1 used when the variation pattern number is 8 (see FIG. 11 and the like) and there is no big hit in the first special symbol lottery currently held. FIG. 25 is an example of the effect type determination table ET2-2 used when the variation pattern number is 8 and there is a big hit in the first special symbol lottery currently held.

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

In step S702, the CPU 401 determines the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern information included in the setting information acquired in step S701 as the effect pattern of the notification effect to be executed. For example, the CPU 401 has a plurality of types when the fluctuation pattern information included in the setting information indicates the fluctuation pattern number 3 (that is, when it corresponds to the effect pattern type "SP loss"; see FIG. 11 and the like). The SP reach effect to be executed from a certain SP reach effect is determined by lottery, etc., and after the determined SP reach effect is executed after the reach is established, it is decided that the effect pattern is to notify that the special symbol lottery has been lost. do. Further, for example, when the fluctuation pattern information included in the setting information indicates the fluctuation pattern number 2 (that is, when the CPU 401 corresponds to the effect pattern type "per SPSP"; see FIG. 11 and the like). The SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect to be executed from the multiple types of SP reach effect and SPSP reach effect were determined by lottery, etc., and after the reach was established, the determined SP reach effect and SPSP reach effect were executed in order. Later, an effect pattern for notifying that the special symbol lottery has been won is determined. After that, the process proceeds to step S703.

In step S703, the CPU 401 indicates that the variation pattern information included in the setting information indicates any of the variation pattern numbers 1 to 6 (that is, the type of the effect pattern is based on the setting information acquired in step S701). It is determined whether or not it is any one of "SPSP loss", "SPSP hit", "SP loss", "SP hit", "reach loss", and "reach hit"; a production pattern in which a chee is established). If the determination in step S703 is YES, the process proceeds to step S704, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S711 in FIG.

In step S704, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect and the number of executions when the pseudo continuous effect is executed. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect in the notification effect of the variation pattern numbers 1 to 6, and if the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the CPU 401 executes any of 1 to 3 times. With reference to a table (not shown) that defines the ratio of whether or not to execute, whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect and the number of executions when executing the pseudo-continuous effect are determined based on the lottery. Here, in this table, the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous production is "0 times (that is, not executed)", "1 time", "2 times", and "3 times", and this special symbol lottery is won. In the case of, the selection ratio is set high, while in the case of loss, the selection ratio is set low. That is, the higher the number of times the pseudo-continuous production is executed, the higher the reliability of the jackpot. After that, the process proceeds to step S705.

In step S705, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous fanning effect. Specifically, in step S704, the CPU 401 refers to a table (not shown) that defines the ratio of whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous fanning effect in the notification effect of the variation patterns of the variation pattern numbers 1 to 6. It is determined based on a lottery whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous fanning effect for each pseudo-continuous effect determined to be executed. In addition, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the more the number of pseudo-continuous effects is, the higher the probability that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, or conversely, the lower the probability that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. It may be configured. Further, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed a plurality of times, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed with a higher probability as the pseudo-continuous effect is executed later, or conversely, the pseudo-continuous effect may be performed with a lower probability. It may be configured to be executed by. After that, the process proceeds to step S706.

In step S706, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the reach fanning effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 refers to a table (not shown) that defines the ratio of whether or not to execute the reach fanning effect in the notification effect of the variation pattern numbers 1 to 6, and performs the reach fanning effect. Whether or not to execute is decided based on the lottery. After that, the process proceeds to step S707.

In step S707, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the cut-in notice effect. Here, the cut-in notice effect is an effect of displaying a cut-in image suggesting the reliability of a big hit in the running notification effect during the execution of this notification effect. In this embodiment, 2 seconds from the start of the notification effect. After that, it can be executed at each timing before the development of the SP reach production and before the development of the SP SP reach production. Further, the cut-in image is displayed in the order of blue, green, and red with a high probability in the case of a big hit, while it is displayed with a low probability in the case of a loss, so that the big hit reliability is high.
The cut-in notice effect that can be executed 2 seconds after the start of the notification effect suggests the execution expectation of the reach effect, and the cut-in notice effect that can be executed before the development of the SP reach effect is the execution expectation of the SP reach effect. The cut-in notice effect that can be executed before the development of the SPSP reach effect may be configured to suggest the execution expectation of the SPSP reach effect.
Specifically, in the case of the notification effect of the variation pattern of the variation pattern number 5 or 6 (effect pattern "reach loss" or "reach hit"), the CPU 401 performs a cut-in notice effect at a timing 2 seconds after the start of the notification effect. With reference to a table (not shown) that defines the ratio of whether to execute and the color ratio of the cut-in image, whether to execute the cut-in notice effect and the color of the cut-in image (that is, suggesting a big hit). Reliability) is determined based on the lottery. Further, in the case of the notification effect of the variation pattern of the variation pattern number 3 or 4 (effect pattern "SP loss" or "SP hit"), the CPU 401 has a timing 2 seconds after the start of the notification effect and before the development of the SP reach effect. Whether or not to execute the cut-in notice effect at each timing with reference to the table (not shown) that defines the ratio of whether to execute the cut-in notice effect and the color ratio of each cut-in image. And the color of each cut-in image (that is, the suggested jackpot reliability) is determined based on the lottery. Further, in the case of the notification effect of the variation pattern of the variation pattern number 1 or 2 (effect pattern "SPSP loss" or "SPSP hit"), the CPU 401 is 2 seconds after the start of the notification effect, before the development of the SP reach effect, and the SPSP reach effect. Refer to the table (not shown) that defines the ratio of whether to execute the cut-in notice effect at each timing before development and the color ratio of each cut-in image, and cut-in notice effect at each timing. And the color of each cut-in image (that is, the suggested jackpot reliability) is determined based on the lottery.
When the cut-in notice effect is executed a plurality of times, the cut-in notice effect may be executed a plurality of times so that the jackpot reliability suggested by the color of the cut-in image does not decrease.
After that, the process proceeds to step S705.

In step S708, the CPU 401 indicates that the variation pattern information included in the setting information indicates any of the variation pattern numbers 1 to 4 (that is, the type of the effect pattern is based on the setting information acquired in step S701). It is determined whether or not it is "SPSP loss", "SPSP hit", "SP loss", or "SP hit"). If the determination in step S708 is YES, the process proceeds to step S709, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S711 in FIG.

In step S709, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the zone effect and the type of the zone effect. Here, the zone effect is an effect that suggests that the reliability of the big hit in the running notification effect is high, and the zone background for the zone effect and the character image written as "weak zone" or "strong zone" are displayed. It is an effect of displaying a band image to be moved and displayed. Also, the zone effect that displays the band image of the "strong zone" is executed with a higher probability in the case of a big hit than the zone effect that displays the band image of the "weak zone", but it is lower in the case of loss. Since it is executed with probability, the jackpot reliability is high. Here, the reach effect, the SP reach effect, and the SPSP reach effect are continuously feasible reach-type effects (they have a sense of continuity), and the jackpot reliability increases. , The zone production is a production of a system separate from these reach-type productions.
Specifically, the CPU 401 executes a zone effect in the notification effect of the variation pattern of the variation pattern numbers 1 to 4 (effect pattern "SPSP loss", "SPSP hit", "SP loss", "SP hit"). Whether or not to execute the zone effect and the type of zone effect (that is, suggest) with reference to a table (not shown) that defines the ratio of whether or not and the type of zone effect (weak zone or strong zone). The jackpot reliability) is determined based on the lottery. After that, the process proceeds to step S710.

In step S710, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the specific roll-out notice effect and the number of executions when the specific roll announcement effect is executed. Here, the specific roll notice effect is a unique light emission effect with the color of the decorative symbol that temporarily stops and displays the decorative symbol with a specific roll (combination of decorative symbols of the same color) indicating a loss. By performing (specific roll emission), it is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation (zone entry expectation) that the zone effect will be executed in the running notification effect, and the color of the decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed is blue. , Green, and red in that order, it is executed with a high probability when the zone effect is executed, while it is executed with a low probability when the zone effect is not executed, so that the zone entry expectation is high. In addition, the specific roll notice effect can be executed up to three times with one notification effect (one variation), and when the specific roll notice effect is executed multiple times, the color of the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed is used. Multiple specific roll notice effects are executed so that the suggested zone entry expectation does not decrease.
It should be noted that the specific roll advance notice effect may be configured to directly suggest the jackpot reliability of the running notification effect instead of suggesting the zone entry expectation degree.
Specifically, the CPU 401 executes a zone effect in the notification effect of the variation pattern of the variation pattern numbers 1 to 4 (effect pattern "SPSP loss", "SPSP hit", "SP loss", "SP hit"). The ratio of whether or not to execute the specific roll notice effect according to whether or not it is executed, the ratio of which number of times 1 to 3 is executed when executing the specific roll notice effect, and the zone effect. Executes the specific roll notice effect by referring to the table (not shown) that defines the ratio of the color of the specific roll notice effect (decorative pattern to be temporarily stopped and displayed) according to whether or not is executed. Whether or not to execute and the content to be executed will be determined based on the lottery. After that, the process proceeds to step S725 in FIG.

In step S711 of FIG. 21, in the CPU 401, based on the setting information acquired in step S701 of FIG. 20, the variation pattern information included in the setting information indicates the variation pattern number 7 (the type of the effect pattern is "special". Immediate loss ") is determined. If the determination in step S711 is YES, the process proceeds to step S712, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S715.

In step S712, the CPU 401 determines whether or not there is a big hit in the hold. Specifically, whether or not there is a pre-determined jackpot among the currently reserved first special symbol lottery based on the pre-determination information notified from the main control unit 100 and stored in the RAM 403. Is determined. If the determination in step S712 is YES, the process proceeds to step S714, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S713.

In step S713, the CPU 401 selects the effect type determination table ET1-1 (see FIG. 22) from the plurality of effect type determination tables (see FIGS. 22 to 25). After that, the process proceeds to step S720.

In step S714, the CPU 401 selects the effect type determination table ET1-2 (see FIG. 23) from the plurality of effect type determination tables (see FIGS. 22 to 25). After that, the process proceeds to step S720.

In step S715, the CPU 401 indicates that the variation pattern information included in the setting information indicates the variation pattern number 8 based on the setting information acquired in step S701 of FIG. 20 (the type of the effect pattern is the variation time 12.02). It is determined whether or not the second is "normally lost immediately"). If the determination in step S715 is YES, the process proceeds to step S717, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S716.

In step S716, the CPU 401 determines the effect pattern (“normal immediate loss” with a fluctuation time of 2.00 seconds) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number 9 indicated by the fluctuation pattern information included in the setting information acquired in step S701 of FIG. Decide on the content of the production. After that, the process proceeds to step S725.

In step S717, the CPU 401 determines whether or not there is a big hit in the hold. Specifically, whether or not there is a pre-determined jackpot among the currently reserved first special symbol lottery based on the pre-determination information notified from the main control unit 100 and stored in the RAM 403. Is determined. If the determination in step S717 is YES, the process proceeds to step S719, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S718.

In step S718, the CPU 401 selects the effect type determination table ET2-1 (see FIG. 24) from the plurality of effect type determination tables (see FIGS. 22 to 25). After that, the process proceeds to step S720.

In step S719, the CPU 401 selects the effect type determination table ET2-2 (see FIG. 25) from the plurality of effect type determination tables (see FIGS. 22 to 25). After that, the process proceeds to step S720.

[Production type determination process]
In step S720, the CPU 401 determines the effect type based on the effect random number or the like by using the effect type determination table selected in any of the processes of step S713, step S714, step S718, and step S719. 22 to 25 are examples of an effect type determination table set according to whether or not there is a big hit in the variable pattern number and the hold of the first special symbol lottery. Hereinafter, the process of this step S720 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 25. In the following, the effect type determination tables ET1-1, ET1-2, ET2-1 and ET2-2 shown in FIGS. 22 to 25 are simply referred to as ET1-1, ET1-2, ET2-1 and ET2-2. In some cases.
In this embodiment, control is performed based on whether or not there is a big hit only in the hold of the first special symbol lottery (or only the hold of the second special symbol lottery), but the hold of the first special symbol lottery is held. It may be configured to control based on whether or not there is a big hit in the entire hold including both the hold and the hold of the second special symbol lottery.

[Variation pattern number 7 / Production type determination processing when there is no big hit on hold]
Hereinafter, the effect type determination process in the case of being executed following the process of step S713 will be described with reference to FIG. 22.

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

For example, when the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery is 0, the random number value range of "0 to 49" is allocated to the effect type P2 among the effect random numbers of "0 to 99", and "50 to 99". The random number value range of is allocated to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery is 1, the random number value range of "0 to 9" is allocated to the effect type P3 among the effect random numbers of "0 to 99", and "10 to 49". The random number value range of is allocated to the effect type P2, and the random number value range of "50 to 99" is allocated to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery is 2, the random number value range of "0 to 19" is allocated to the effect type P3 among the effect random numbers of "0 to 99", and "20 to 49". The random number value range of is allocated to the effect type P2, and the random number value range of "50 to 99" is allocated to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery is 3, the random number value range of "0 to 39" is allocated to the effect type P3 among the effect random numbers of "0 to 99", and "40 to 49". The random number value range of is allocated to the effect type P2, and the random number value range of "50 to 99" is allocated to the effect type P1.

Here, the effect type P1 is an effect type that does not execute the fanning effect (pseudo continuous fanning effect, reach fanning effect) and notifies that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without the reach being established. In addition, the production type P2 executes a fanning effect (pseudo continuous fanning effect, reach fanning effect), but after executing the fanning effect, it does not develop into a development effect (pseudo continuous effect, reach effect, etc.) and the reach is established. It is a production type that informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost. In addition, the effect type P3 does not execute the fanning effect (pseudo continuous fanning effect, reach fanning effect), and the reach is established after executing the look-ahead suggestion effect based on the preliminary determination result for the hold of the first special symbol lottery. It is a production type that informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost.

[Variation pattern number 7 / Production type determination process when there is a big hit on hold]
Hereinafter, the effect type determination process in the case of being executed following the process of step S714 will be described with reference to FIG. 23.

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

For example, when the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery is 1, the random number value range of "0 to 39" among the production random numbers of "0 to 99" is allocated to the production type P3, and "40 to 49". The random number value range of is allocated to the effect type P2, and the random number value range of "50 to 99" is allocated to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery is 2, the random number value range of "0 to 44" among the production random numbers of "0 to 99" is allocated to the production type P3, and "45 to 49". The random number value range of is allocated to the effect type P2, and the random number value range of "50 to 99" is allocated to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery is 3, the random number value range of "0 to 48" is allocated to the production type P3 among the production random numbers of "0 to 99", and the random number of "49" is disturbed. Numerical values are assigned to the effect type P2, and a random number value range of "50 to 99" is assigned to the effect type P1.

[Variation pattern number 8 / Production type determination processing when there is no big hit on hold]
Hereinafter, the determination of the effect type in the case where the process is executed following the process of step S718 will be described with reference to FIG. 24.

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

For example, when the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery is 0, the random number value range of "0 to 9" is allocated to the effect type P2 among the effect random numbers of "0 to 99", and "10 to 99". The random number value range of is allocated to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery is 1, the random number value range of "0 to 1" is allocated to the effect type P3 among the effect random numbers of "0 to 99", and "2 to 9". The random number value range of is allocated to the effect type P2, and the random number value range of "10 to 99" is allocated to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of pending 1st special symbol lottery is 2, the random number value range of "0 to 3" is allocated to the effect type P3 among the effect random numbers of "0 to 99", and "4 to 9". The random number value range of is allocated to the effect type P2, and the random number value range of "10 to 99" is allocated to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery is 3, the random number value range of "0 to 7" is allocated to the effect type P3 among the effect random numbers of "0 to 99", and "8 to 9". The random number value range of is allocated to the effect type P2, and the random number value range of "10 to 99" is allocated to the effect type P1.

[Variation pattern number 8 / Production type determination processing when there is a big hit on hold]
Hereinafter, the determination of the effect type in the case where the process is executed following the process of step S719 will be described with reference to FIG. 25.

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

For example, when the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery is 1, the random number value range of "0 to 6" is allocated to the effect type P3 among the effect random numbers of "0 to 99", and "7 to 9". The random number value range of is allocated to the effect type P2, and the random number value range of "10 to 99" is allocated to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery is 2, the random number value range of "0 to 7" is allocated to the effect type P3 among the effect random numbers of "0 to 99", and "8 to 9". The random number value range of is allocated to the effect type P2, and the random number value range of "10 to 99" is allocated to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery is 3, the random number value range of "0 to 8" is allocated to the effect type P3 among the effect random numbers of "0 to 99", and the random number of "9" is disturbed. Numerical values are assigned to the effect type P2, and a random number value range of "10 to 99" is assigned to the effect type P1.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect type determination table for inquiring the effect random numbers extracted in the case of the variation pattern number 7 or 8 is a big hit on the hold of the variation pattern and the first special symbol lottery. It depends on whether there is something or not.
Further, in the effect type determination table, when the fluctuation pattern of the number 7 or 8 is determined (that is, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the special immediate loss or the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the normal immediate loss with a fluctuation time of 12.02 seconds is determined. (See FIG. 11 and the like), it is possible to determine the content of the effect to execute the effect (effect type P2) or the look-ahead suggestion effect (effect type P3) that does not develop into the development effect after the execution of the fanning effect.
Further, in the effect type determination table, when the fluctuation pattern of the number 7 or 8 is determined, the larger the number of hold of the first special symbol lottery, the more the look-ahead suggestion effect (the same color chance eye effect to be described later) is executed. It is easier to make a decision.
Further, in the effect type determination table, the fluctuation pattern of the number 7 or 8 is determined, and if there is a big hit in the preliminary judgment result for the hold of the first special symbol lottery, it develops into a development effect after the execution of the fanning effect. It is easier to determine the effect type P3 that executes the look-ahead suggestion effect than the effect type P2 that does not allow the effect.
Further, in the effect type determination table, the variation pattern of the number 7 is determined rather than the variation pattern of the number 8 (that is, the special immediate loss is determined rather than the normal immediate loss is determined). Regardless of the number of pending 1st special symbol lottery, it is easier to determine the effect type P2 that does not develop into a development effect after the execution of the fanning effect or the effect type P3 that executes the look-ahead suggestion effect. (In other words, it is difficult to determine the production type P1).

The CPU 401 is based on the effect type determination table (any of the effect type determination tables shown in FIGS. 22 to 25) selected in any of step S713, step S714, step S718, and step S719 in step S720. The effect type is determined to be one of P1 to P3. After that, the process proceeds to step S721.

In step S721, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect type determined in the process of step S720 is P2. If the determination in step S721 is YES, the process proceeds to step S722, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S723.

In step S722, the CPU 401 determines the content of the fanning effect. Specifically, in the present embodiment, as the fanning effect, there are a reach fanning effect that incites whether or not it develops into a reach effect, and a pseudo-continuous fanning effect that incites whether or not it develops into a pseudo-continuous effect. , Which of these effects is to be executed as a fanning effect is determined by lottery or the like. After that, the process proceeds to step S725.

In step S723, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the effect type determined in the process of step S720 is P3. If the determination in step S723 is YES, the process proceeds to step S724, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S725.

In step S724, the CPU 401 determines the content of the look-ahead suggestion effect by lottery or the like. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead suggestion effect includes the same color chance eye effect and the hold change effect, and the CPU 401 determines which of these effects is executed as the look-ahead suggestion effect by lottery or the like. decide.
Here, the same-color chance eye effect is a stop display as a lost symbol based on the pre-judgment information of the first special symbol lottery hold (hereinafter, also referred to as “target hold”) stored in the RAM 403, which is a look-ahead suggestion target. By aligning the three decorative symbols DI with the same color symbols (same color chance eyes), it is possible to become a big hit (in the notification effect related to the hold of the first special symbol lottery stored in the RAM 403) in the variable display executed later. It is a production that suggests that it is highly sexual. In the present embodiment, as the same color chance eye effect, the blue chance eye effect in which the blue chance eye with high jackpot reliability (big hit expectation) is stopped and displayed, and the green chance eye effect in which the big hit reliability is higher than the blue chance eye is stopped and displayed. There is a green chance eye production and a red chance eye production in which the red chance eye, which has a higher reliability than the green chance eye, is stopped and displayed.
Further, when it is determined in the process of step S724 that the same color chance eye effect is to be performed as the look-ahead suggestion effect, any of the red chance eye effect, the green chance eye effect, and the blue chance eye effect is executed as the same color chance eye effect. Whether or not to do so is determined by lottery or the like based on the prior judgment information of the target hold (so that the jackpot reliability does not decrease when the same color chance eye effect is executed in the previous fluctuation). In addition, in other embodiments, it may be executed so that the jackpot reliability is lowered.
Further, the hold change effect is an effect of changing the hold image of the target hold based on the prior determination information of the target hold stored in the RAM 403, and this change causes a big hit in the change of the target hold (notification effect). It is a production that suggests that there is a high possibility. In the present embodiment, the reserved image is displayed in white as a normal display mode, and as the reserved change effect, a blue reserved change effect in which the reserved image changes to blue with high jackpot reliability and a reserved image are displayed in blue. There is also a green hold change effect that changes to green with high jackpot reliability, and a red hold change effect that changes the hold image to red with higher jackpot reliability than green.
Further, when it is determined in the process of step S724 that the hold change effect is to be performed as the look-ahead suggestion effect, which of the red hold change effect, the green hold change effect, and the blue hold change effect is to be executed as the hold change effect. Is determined by lottery or the like based on the prior determination information of the target hold (so that the jackpot reliability does not decrease when the hold change effect is executed in the previous change). In another embodiment, the color may change so as to reduce the reliability of the jackpot.
After that, the process proceeds to step S725.

In step S725, the CPU 401 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 to execute a notification effect including the effect of the content determined in steps S702, S704 to S707, S709, S710, S716, S720, S722, and S724. The instruction to the image / sound control unit 500 is given by setting a command (effect start instruction command) in the RAM 403. After that, the process proceeds to step S116 in FIG.

[Notification effect execution processing by the image / sound control unit in this embodiment]
Next, the notification effect execution process executed by the image / sound control unit 500 in response to an instruction to execute the notification effect from the effect control unit 400 (see step S725 in FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the notification effect execution process performed by the image / sound control unit 500. Further, the control process shown in FIG. 26 is a process that is repeatedly executed at regular time intervals (for example, 33 milliseconds), and the CPU 501 of the image / sound control unit 500 executes a program stored in the ROM 502 to execute the ROM 502. It is executed by reproducing the data (image data, acoustic data, etc.) of the effect content stored in. The description of the execution process of other effects (big hit game effect, customer waiting effect, etc.) executed by the image / sound control unit 500 will be omitted.

First, in step S801, the CPU 501 of the image / sound control unit 500 determines whether or not a command for instructing the start of the notification effect (effect start instruction command) has been received from the effect control unit 400 (see step S725 in FIG. 21). ). If the determination in step S801 is YES, the process proceeds to step S802, and if this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S804.

In step S802, the CPU 501 creates a schedule of the image effect and the sound effect that compose the notification effect based on the execution order and the execution timing of each effect that constitutes the notification effect set by the command received in step S801. After that, the process proceeds to step S803.

In step S803, the CPU 501 starts the notification effect. Here, the CPU 501 synchronizes the image effect and the sound effect constituting the notification effect at the start of the notification effect, while synchronizing the image effect and the sound effect constituting the notification effect during the execution of the notification effect. No. After that, the process proceeds to step S804.

In step S804, the CPU 501 executes drawing processing for the image effect constituting the notification effect to proceed with the image effect based on the schedule created in step S802, while performing reproduction processing for the sound effect constituting the notification effect. Execute and proceed with sound production. As a result, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the reach fanning effect, the reach effect, the SP reach effect, and the like are executed, and the notification effect progresses. After that, the process proceeds to step S805.

In step S805, the CPU 501 determines whether or not a command for instructing the end of the notification effect (effect end instruction command) has been received from the effect control unit 400 (see step S117 in FIG. 18). If the determination in step S805 is YES, the process proceeds to step S806, and if this determination is NO, the process returns to step S801.

In step S806, the CPU 501 deterministically notifies the result of the special symbol lottery by displaying the decorative symbol as a final stop display, and ends the notification effect. After that, the process returns to step S801.

[Characteristic operation according to this embodiment]
Next, in the present embodiment described using the above flowchart, specific examples of the notification effect (variation effect) executed by the screen (image display unit 6), the speaker 35, and the like are described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 49. explain.

[Decorative design]
27 and 28 are decorative symbols for producing the result of the special symbol lottery by the symbols (combination of symbols) that are displayed in a variable manner in the notification effect and then finally displayed as a fixed stop. It is a figure for demonstrating DI.

As shown in FIG. 27, in the present embodiment, there are nine types of decorative symbols on which the numbers 1 to 9 are drawn. Further, the decorative symbols on which 2, 4, 6 and 8 are drawn are blue, the decorative symbols on which 1, 5 and 9 are drawn are green, and the decorative symbols on which 3 and 7 are drawn are red. Here, it is suggestively suggested that the decorative symbols of 3 or 7 are aligned (for example, doublet of 777) and the decorative symbols are fixedly stopped to make a probable change jackpot, and the decorative symbols other than 3 and 7 are aligned. Then (for example, getting doublet of 222), the decorative pattern is fixedly stopped, which suggests that it is usually a big hit. As will be described later, there are also symbols (such as continuous symbols) other than the normal symbols on which numbers are drawn.

FIG. 28 is a specific example of the decorative design. In the present embodiment, the decorative design has only a display mode (numerical character mode) in which numbers and characters (characters) are surrounded by a frame as shown in FIG. 28 (1) and only numbers as shown in FIG. 28 (2). There is a display mode (numerical mode) of. In the number character mode, the decorative symbols are number 1 and character A, number 2 and character B, number 3 and character C, number 4 and character D, number 5 and character E, number 6 and character F. , The numbers 7 and G, the numbers 8 and H, and the numbers 9 and I are pairs. In FIG. 28 (1), the number 3 and the character C are decorative symbols in the form of a pair of number characters. Further, in the decorative pattern of the numerical character aspect exemplified in 28 (1), the inner portion of the frame is semi-transparent, and the background image of the notification effect can be seen through.
The decorative pattern in the numerical character mode is not limited to this display mode, and for example, a decorative portion imitating a flower or the like may be added to the frame portion, or the frame may be omitted, for example. Further, the decorative pattern in the numerical mode is not limited to this display mode, and for example, a decorative portion imitating a flower or the like may be added to the numerical portion.
Further, the display mode of the decorative pattern may be different depending on the gaming state. For example, in the normal gaming state, it may be in the numerical character mode, while in the probabilistic gaming state, it may be in the numerical mode, or in the probabilistic gaming state, it may be in the numerical character mode, while in the normal gaming state, it may be in the numerical mode. Further, the display mode of the decorative pattern may be different depending on the effect mode (mode of the notification effect expressed by making the background image or the like different in the same gaming state).

[Overview of notification production]
FIG. 29 is a specific diagram for explaining the outline of the display of the decorative design and the reserved image in the notification effect (variable effect). First, with reference to FIG. 29, a state in which the decorative symbol DI is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed (fixed stop display) will be described in order to notify the result of the special symbol lottery.
In the present embodiment, the result of the special symbol lottery is notified in a dramatic manner by using three rows of decorative symbols DI1 to DI3. The rows of the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are arranged in the order of the symbol in which the number 1 is drawn to the symbol in which the number 9 is drawn from the bottom to the top. Next, it is displayed in a cyclical manner so that the pattern on which the number 1 is drawn continues. Then, the effect of notifying the result of the special symbol lottery by displaying the decorative symbol DI in a variable manner and then displaying the stop (confirmed stop display) is called a notification effect (variable effect). In addition, the notification effect may include display of various effect images, output of various effect sounds, and the like. For convenience of explanation, in the example shown after FIG. 29, only the reserved image RI indicating that the first special symbol lottery is suspended is described, and the second special symbol lottery is suspended. The reserved image is not shown. Further, in the following, a case where the first special symbol lottery is performed to show that the first special symbol is reserved as the reserved image RI will be described as an example, but the same applies to the case where the second special symbol lottery is performed. Is.

First, as shown in FIG. 29 (1), the decorative symbol DI (DI1 to DI3), the reserved image RI (RI0 to RI4), and the stage ST (ST0 to ST4) are displayed on the image display unit 6. The decorative symbol DI is composed of three (three rows) decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 and is displayed on the image display unit 6. More specifically, the left decorative symbol DI1 is displayed on the left side, the right decorative symbol DI2 is displayed on the right side, and the middle decorative symbol DI3 is displayed in the center. The decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are variablely displayed (synchronized with the variable display) according to the variable display of the special symbol.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29 (2), as the left decorative symbol DI1, for example, a symbol on which the number "2" is drawn is temporarily stopped. After that, as shown in FIG. 29 (3), as the right decorative symbol DI2, for example, the symbol on which the number "4" is drawn is stopped. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (4), as the intermediate decorative symbol DI3, for example, after the symbol on which the number "5" is drawn is temporarily stopped, the three decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped (fixed stop display). (Not shown). At this timing, the variation display of this special symbol ends (this notification effect ends), the result of the first special symbol lottery is notified to the player, and the reserved image RI (RI0) on the stage ST0 is displayed. It will be erased. Specifically, it is notified that the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit by aligning the decorative symbol DI with a specific symbol pattern (typically doublet "777" etc.) that becomes a hit. It is notified that the result of the first special symbol lottery is a loss because the specific symbols are not aligned (doublet: typically doublet "254" etc.). Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (5), the variable display of the decorative symbol DI is started in the same manner thereafter according to the variable display of the next special symbol. In the figures after FIG. 29, the state in which the decorative symbol DI fluctuates from top to bottom is represented by an arrow.

Here, the reserved image RI is an image mainly for showing the number of reserved first special symbol lottery to the player. Further, the image display unit 6 displays a plurality of stages ST0 to ST4 at positions where the reserved image RI is displayed. In FIGS. 29 (1) to 29 (4), the number of times the first special symbol lottery is held at a position above the stages ST1 to ST4 arranged in the lower region of the image display unit 6 in the left-right direction, respectively. The reserved image RI (RI1 to RI4) corresponding to is displayed. Further, in FIGS. 29 (1) to 29 (4), at a position above the stage ST0, a hold image RI0 indicating that the hold of the first special symbol lottery has been exhausted and the notification effect is being executed is It is displayed. As described above, since the reserved image on the stage ST0 does not indicate the pending of the special symbol lottery, it may be called the reserved digested image. Further, since the stage ST0 is a stage of the reserved digestion image, the display mode is different from that of the other stages RI1 to RI4. The reserved image (reserved digested image) on the stage ST0 may be displayed differently from the reserved image on the other stages RI1 to RI4.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing the color of the reserved image and the jackpot reliability suggested by the color. As shown in FIG. 30, the white reserved image does not suggest jackpot reliability, the blue, green and red reserved images suggest that the jackpot reliability is high, among which the blue reserved image suggests jackpot reliability. The green reserved image suggests that the jackpot reliability is medium, and the red reserved image suggests that the jackpot reliability is high. In the figures after FIG. 29, for convenience of illustration, the characters "white" are attached to indicate the white color of the reserved image, the characters "blue" are attached to indicate the blue color of the reserved image, and the characters "green" are attached. To indicate green, and the letters "red" are added to indicate the red color of the reserved image.

As an example, as shown in FIG. 29 (1), the stage ST1 corresponds to the hold (first hold) in which the first special symbol lottery is scheduled to be held next (that is, the oldest memorized). Hold image RI1 to be displayed is displayed. Further, in the stage ST2 arranged to the left of the stage ST1, a hold image RI2 corresponding to the hold (second hold) in which the first special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed after the first hold is provided. Is displayed. Further, in the stage ST3 arranged to the left of the stage ST2, a hold image RI3 corresponding to the hold (third hold) in which the first special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed after the second hold is provided. Is displayed. Further, in the stage ST4 arranged to the left of the stage ST3, a hold image RI4 corresponding to the hold (fourth hold) in which the first special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed after the third hold is provided. Is displayed.

The reserved image RI displayed on the stage ST0 disappears (is erased) immediately before the variable display of the current special symbol (that is, the currently executing notification effect) ends. Further, the reserved image RIs displayed on the stages RI1 to RI4 change their display positions (that is, the stage ST) in sequence each time the first special symbol lottery is completed. Specifically, when the variation display of the current special symbol ends (when the variation display of the decorative symbol DI is completely stopped), the reserved image RI1 displayed on the stage ST1 moves from the stage ST1 to the stage ST0 (). That is, the first hold is digested), and the hold images RI2 to RI4 displayed in the stages ST2 to ST4 move to the stages ST1 to ST3, respectively. In this way, the reserved image RI sequentially moves through the stage ST each time the hold of the first special symbol lottery is exhausted. In the present embodiment, the reserved image RI is displayed at a position above the stage ST, but the reserved image RI is displayed at a predetermined position (predetermined position) without displaying the stage ST. It may be displayed.

By the way, as described above, in the present embodiment, the lottery result for the hold of the first special symbol lottery is controlled by the main control unit 100 before the variable display of the special symbol in the first special symbol lottery is started. The unit 400 is notified. That is, for example, before the second reserved image RI2 moves from the stage ST1 to the stage ST0 and the change of the special symbol in the first special symbol lottery is started (that is, the second reserved is digested), for example, the second When the hold occurs, the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery for the second hold is determined in advance. In the present embodiment, based on this prior determination or the like, a look-ahead suggestion effect (same color chance eye effect, etc.), which will be described in detail later, is executed using FIG. It is possible to notify the player in advance that there may be a relatively high-reliability hold and expect a big hit.

[Specific example of notification effect]
31 and 32 are time charts for explaining a specific example of the notification effect in the present embodiment. In each time chart of the notification effect shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, the effect content described on the upper side is the effect pattern of the notification effect (in other words, the effect of the base constituting the notification effect), and is described on the lower side. The effect content (effect content surrounded by a frame) is an effect content that can be added to this effect pattern. In addition, it may be considered as an effect pattern of the notification effect including all the effect contents of the upper side and the lower side.

[Normally immediate loss (variation time 2.00 seconds) notification effect]
FIG. 31 (1) is a time chart of a “normally immediate loss” notification effect having a variation time of 2.00 seconds, which is an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern number 9 shown in FIG. 11 and the like. FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the notification effect of “normally immediate loss” with a fluctuation time of 2.00 seconds executed in the time chart of FIG. 31 (1). Hereinafter, the notification effect of the normal immediate loss (variation time 2.00 seconds) will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 (1) and 33.
Here, in the drawings after FIG. 33, it is assumed that the notification effect for notifying the result of the first special symbol lottery is executed in the normal game state, and unless otherwise specified, it is used as the background image of the decorative symbol for the normal game state. It is assumed that the normal background (for example, the background of the city A) is displayed, and that the normal game background is displayed is expressed by describing "(normal background)" in the upper left of the screen 6. Further, during the execution of the notification effect and the period during which the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the normal BGM for the normal game state is output from the speaker 35. When the notification effect is executed in the probabilistic gaming state, the probabilistic background for the probabilistic gaming state (for example, the background of the city B) is displayed, and the probabilistic BGM for the probabilistic gaming state is output.

First, from the state in which the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the numerical character mode before the start of the notification effect (before the start of fluctuation) shown in FIG. 33 (1), in t1 of FIG. 31 (1), FIG. As shown, a peculiar fluctuation start sound "gun" suggesting the start of fluctuation is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 1/10, and the decorative symbol is displayed in the order of the left decorative symbol DI1, the middle decorative symbol DI3, and the right decorative symbol DI2. Column fluctuations begin. At that time, a peculiar action (referred to as "variation start action") in which the character of each decorative pattern raises both hands a little is performed.
It should be noted that each decorative pattern may move slightly in the opposite direction (that is, upward) when it starts to fluctuate, and then fluctuate.

Next, as shown in FIG. 33 (3), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are displayed in a variable manner at high speed, and the character of each decorative symbol ends the variable start action and has a basic posture (FIG. 33 (1)). See). It should be noted that the character of each decorative symbol may continue the fluctuation start action during the fluctuation display at high speed.

Next, at t2 of FIG. 31 (1), as shown in FIG. 33 (4), a peculiar temporary stop sound “Zun” suggesting a variable stop (temporary stop) is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 1/10. At the same time, the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are temporarily stopped at the same time, and at the same time, the scale is very small and a sober peculiar light emission (referred to as "temporary stop light emission") is emitted. At that time, a unique action (referred to as "temporary stop action") is performed in which the character of each decorative pattern raises the right hand and brings the left hand in front of the body.
In addition, when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, it may be temporarily stopped by returning to the temporary stop position after passing a little, or it may be temporarily stopped by the number and / or the character when the number and / or the character suddenly brakes. Alternatively, it may be pulled to the front side of the screen by inertia and then returned to temporarily stop, or the numbers and / or the character may be enlarged for a moment and then returned to the original size and temporarily stopped.
Further, when the temporary stop action is executed, it is not necessary to execute the output of the temporary stop sound, or it is not necessary to execute the temporary stop light emission.

Next, in t3 of FIG. 31 (1), as shown in FIG. 33 (5), in the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right that were temporarily stopped, the temporary stop light emission ends and the character returns to the basic posture. After that, the confirmation stop is displayed and the loss is notified.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, even in the short-time (2.00 seconds) immediate loss notification effect without the effect of expecting a big hit, the effect is produced by the action of the character, the light emission of the decorative pattern, and the like. I try not to let the player get bored.

[Special immediate loss / normal immediate loss (variation time 12.03 / 12.02 seconds) notification effect]
FIG. 31 (2) shows a notification effect of “special immediate loss” / “normal immediate loss” with a variation time of 12.03 / 12.02 seconds, which is an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern number 7/8 shown in FIG. It is a time chart of. 34 to 38 show a specific example of the notification effect of "special immediate loss" / "normal immediate loss" with a fluctuation time of 12.03 / 12.02 seconds executed in the time chart of FIG. 31 (2). It is a figure for.

Here, as shown in FIG. 31 (2), in the notification effect of "special immediate loss" / "normal immediate loss" with a fluctuation time of 12.03 / 12.02 seconds, the same color as the reach fanning effect and the pseudo continuous fanning effect. Any one of the four effects of the chance eye effect and the hold change effect can be executed. Therefore, with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35, a case where the reach fanning effect is executed, a case where the pseudo continuous fanning effect is executed, and a case where all four effects are not executed will be described. In the above notification effect, two or more of the above four effects may be executable.

First, from the state in which the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the numerical character mode before the start of the notification effect (before the start of fluctuation) shown in FIG. 34 (1), in t1 of FIG. 31 (2), FIG. As shown, the fluctuation start sound "gun" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 1/10, and the fluctuation of the decorative symbol row is started in the order of the left decorative symbol DI1, the middle decorative symbol DI3, and the right decorative symbol DI2. .. At that time, the change start action of the character of each decorative symbol is performed.
It should be noted that each decorative pattern may move slightly in the opposite direction (that is, upward) when it starts to fluctuate, and then fluctuate.

Next, as shown in FIG. 34 (3), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are displayed in a variable manner at high speed, and the character of each decorative symbol ends the variable start action and has a basic posture (FIG. 34 (1)). See). It should be noted that the character of each decorative symbol may continue the fluctuation start action during the fluctuation display at high speed.

Next, at t2 of FIG. 31 (2), as shown in FIG. 34 (4), the temporary stop sound “Zun” is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 1/10, and the left decorative symbol DI1 is temporarily stopped. Temporarily stops and emits light. At that time, a temporary stop action of the character of the left decorative symbol is performed.
The temporary stop light emission and temporary stop action of the left decorative symbol DI1 are the same as the temporary stop light emission and temporary stop action of the left decorative symbol DI1 in FIG. 33 (4), but may be different.

Next, when the reach fanning effect is executed, at t3 of FIG. 31 (2), as shown in FIG. 34 (5), the right decorative symbol DI2 temporarily stops at a symbol that establishes reach at a low speed. A reach-inducing production that incites (expects) things is executed.
In addition, in the reach fanning effect, the reach fanning light emission peculiar to the right decorative pattern DI2 or the like, which becomes slower, may be performed, and at that time, the reach fanning sound "Rororororo ..." peculiar to the speaker 35 may be produced at a volume of 3 /. It may be output at 10.

Next, at t4 in FIG. 31 (2), as shown in FIG. 34 (6), the temporary stop sound “Zun” is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 1/10, and the right decorative symbol DI2 is not reachable. Temporarily stops at the design and emits light. At that time, a temporary stop action of the character of the left decorative symbol is performed.
The temporary stop light emission and temporary stop action of the right decorative symbol DI2 are the same as the temporary stop light emission and temporary stop action of the right decorative symbol DI2 in FIG. 33 (4), but may be different.
Further, when the reach fanning effect is executed, the temporary stop light emission (and the temporary stop sound, etc.) of the right decorative symbol DI2 may not be executed. By doing so, it is possible to effectively express the feeling (afterglow) that the pattern that establishes the reach has flowed.

Here, when the reach fanning effect is not executed, the process proceeds to the effect of FIG. 34 (6) after FIG. 34 (4).

Next, at t6 of FIG. 31 (2), as shown in FIG. 35 (4), the temporary stop sound “Zun” is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 1/10, and the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 emits temporary stop light. do. At that time, a temporary stop action of the character of the intermediate decorative pattern is performed.
The temporary stop light emission and temporary stop action of the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 are the same as the temporary stop light emission and temporary stop action of the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 in FIG. 33 (4), but may be different.
Further, when the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped, it may pass a little and then return to the temporary stop position to temporarily stop, or the number and / or the character may momentarily lower the brake as in the case of sudden braking. Alternatively, it may be pulled to the front side of the screen and then returned to temporarily stop, or the number and / or the character may be magnified for a moment and then returned to the original size and temporarily stopped.

Next, in t7 of FIG. 31 (2), as shown in FIG. 35 (5), in the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right that were temporarily stopped, the temporary stop light emission ends and the character returns to the basic posture. After that, the confirmation stop is displayed and the loss is notified.

On the other hand, when the pseudo-continuous fanning effect is executed, the effect shifts from FIG. 34 (3) to FIG. 35 (1). In this case, in t2 of FIG. 31 (2), as shown in FIG. 35 (1), after the same effect as that of FIG. 34 (4) is performed and the left decorative symbol DI1 is temporarily stopped, FIG. 31 (2) At t4, as shown in FIG. 35 (2), the same effect as in FIG. 34 (6) is performed, and the left decorative symbol DI1 is temporarily stopped.

Next, in t5 of FIG. 31 (2), as shown in FIG. 35 (3), a continuous pattern (a decorative pattern different from a normal decorative pattern) in which the character "ream" is drawn as the intermediate decorative pattern DI3. Pseudo-repeated fanning (that is, expecting that pseudo-ream effect is executed) that the temporary stop is slowed down (a special decorative pattern that can notify the execution of pseudo-ream effect). The production is executed.
It should be noted that, in the pseudo-continuous fanning effect, the pseudo-continuous fanning light emission peculiar to the low-speed continuous pattern or the like may be performed, and at that time, the peculiar pseudo continuous fanning sound "Rururururu ..." is produced from the speaker 35 at a volume of 3. It may be output at / 10.

After that, as already described, after the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 35 (4) at t6 of FIG. 31 (2), it is shown in FIG. 35 (5) at t7 of FIG. 31 (2). As shown, the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are fixedly stopped and displayed, and the loss is notified.
In addition, when the pseudo-continuous fanning effect is executed, the temporary stop light emission (and the temporary stop sound, etc.) may not be executed when the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped. By doing so, it is possible to effectively express the feeling (afterglow) of the continuous pattern flowing.
Further, in the above, the mode in which the decorative symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped at the same time in the notification effect of the normal immediate loss or the special immediate loss using FIGS. 33 to 34 (see FIG. 33 (4)), and the left, right, and middle. An embodiment in which the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped in a fixed order (see FIGS. 34 (4) (6) and 35 (4)) has been described. However, the mode in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped (for example, the order of temporary stop) is not limited to this, and for example, the order of temporary stop may be different each time, or may be temporarily stopped in a random order each time.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 36 to 38, in the notification effect of "special immediate loss" / "normal immediate loss" with a fluctuation time of 12.03 / 12.02 seconds (see FIG. 31 (2)), the same color chance. A case where the eye effect is executed and a case where the hold change effect is executed will be described.

First, from the state in which the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the numerical character mode before the start of the notification effect (before the start of fluctuation) shown in FIG. 36 (1), in t1 of FIG. 31 (2), FIG. As shown, the same effect as in FIG. 34 (2) is executed, and the variation of the decorative pattern sequence is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (3), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are displayed in a variable manner at high speed, as in FIG. 34 (3).

Next, at t2 in FIG. 31 (2), as shown in FIG. 36 (4), the same effect as in FIG. 34 (4) is executed, and the left decorative symbol DI1 is temporarily stopped.

Next, at t4 in FIG. 31 (2), as shown in FIG. 36 (5), the same effect as in FIG. 34 (6) is executed, and the right decorative symbol DI2 is temporarily stopped at a symbol whose reach is not established.

Next, at t6 of FIG. 31 (2), as shown in FIG. 36 (6), the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped at the symbol where the blue chance eye is established, and the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are unique. The reliability of the blue chance eye emission (the three decorative patterns that make up the blue chance eye emit light in a large scale in blue) and the big hit in the later notification effect (later fluctuation) is relatively high. Is suggested. Here, in order for the blue chance eye to be established, it is necessary to temporarily stop the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right with all the blue symbols (see FIG. 27). In addition, when the blue chance eye is established and the blue chance eye emits light, a unique chance eye action is performed in which all the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right spread both arms, suggesting the establishment of the blue chance eye and peculiar. The blue chance eye sound "Geen" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10.
When the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped, the same effect as in FIG. 35 (4) (temporary stop light emission of the intermediate decorative symbol DI3, output of the temporary stop sound, etc.) is once executed, and then as described above. An effect such as blue chance light emission may be executed.
Further, the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 may be slowed down to perform the same-color chance-eye fanning effect that encourages temporary stop at the symbol in which the same-color chance eye (blue chance eye in FIG. 36) is established. Further, when the same color chance eye is not established after the same color chance eye fanning effect is executed, the temporary stop light emission (and the temporary stop sound, etc.) of the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 may not be executed. By doing so, it is possible to effectively express the feeling (afterglow) that the same color chance eyes have flowed.

Next, in t7 of FIG. 31 (2), as shown in FIG. 36 (7), in the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right that were temporarily stopped, the blue chance eye emission is completed and the character is in the basic posture. After returning, the confirmation stop is displayed and the loss is notified.

FIG. 37 is a concrete diagram for explaining the types of the same color chance eyes. As shown in FIG. 37 (1), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are all temporarily stopped at the blue symbol (see FIG. 27), and the blue chance eye emits a unique blue chance eye sound. "Geen" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10, and as shown in FIG. 37 (2), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are all temporarily stopped with a green symbol and a green chance. The green chance eye effect that emits light and the unique green chance eye sound "Giggin" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10, and as shown in FIG. 37 (3), all the decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are all. There is a red chance eye effect in which a red chance eye sound "Gigigin" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 8/10 while temporarily stopping with a red pattern and emitting a red chance eye sound.
In addition, the green chance eye production is more reliable than the blue chance eye production, and the red chance eye production is more reliable than the green chance eye production. The degree is high. Further, when the same color chance eye effect is executed over a plurality of notification effects, a plurality of same color chance eyes are executed so that the jackpot reliability does not decrease.

On the other hand, when the hold change effect is executed, the effect shifts from FIG. 36 (5) to FIG. 38 (1). In this case, in t6 of FIG. 31 (2), as shown in FIG. 38 (1), the modified symbol (a decorative symbol different from the normal decorative symbol) in which the character "odd" is drawn as the intermediate decorative symbol DI3. A special decorative pattern that can notify that the reserved image changes to a mode that suggests that the jackpot reliability is high by the temporary stop) is temporarily stopped, and lightning runs toward the reserved image RI2 that is the look-ahead suggestion target. Then, the hold image RI2 changes from white to green, and a unique green change emission effect is executed. At that time, the peculiar green change sound "crisp" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10. This suggests that the reliability of the big hit in the first special symbol lottery corresponding to the reserved image RI2 is high.

Here, in the hold change effect, the hold image changes to blue and the unique blue change emission is emitted, and the unique blue change sound "burr" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10 (illustrated). (None), and the green hold change effect (Fig. 38 (1)) in which the hold image changes to green and the unique green change light is emitted and the green change sound "Bali Bali" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10. There is a red hold change effect (not shown) in which the hold image changes to red and the red change is emitted to emit a peculiar red change sound "crunchy" from the speaker 35 at a volume of 8/10.
In addition, the green hold change effect has a higher jackpot reliability than the blue hold change effect, and the red hold change effect has a higher jackpot reliability than the green hold change effect. Further, when the hold change effect is executed over a plurality of notification effects, the plurality of hold change effects are executed so that the jackpot reliability does not decrease.

Next, after the modified symbol was switched to the normal decorative symbol as shown in FIG. 38 (2), at t7 of FIG. 31 (2), the temporary stop was performed as shown in FIG. 38 (3). The decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are displayed as a fixed stop, and a loss is notified.
It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the variable symbol is slowed down to perform a hold change fanning effect that encourages the temporary stop of the variable symbol. Further, if the variable symbol does not temporarily stop after the pending change fanning effect is executed, the temporary stop light emission (and the temporary stop sound, etc.) of the normal decorative symbol that switches from the variable symbol may not be executed. By doing so, it is possible to effectively express the feeling (afterglow) that the pending change effect has flowed.

[Reach loss / notification effect per reach (variation time 15.02 / 15.01 seconds)]
FIG. 31 (3) is a time chart of the notification effect of “reach loss” / “per reach” with a variation time of 15.02 / 15.01 seconds, which is an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern number 5/6 shown in FIG. Is. 39 to 43 are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the notification effect of “reach loss” / “per reach” with a fluctuation time of 15.02 / 15.01 seconds executed in the time chart of FIG. 31 (3). Is.

First, from the state in which the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the numerical character mode before the start of the notification effect (before the start of fluctuation) shown in FIG. 39 (1), in t1 of FIG. 31 (3), FIG. As shown, the fluctuation start sound "gun" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 1/10, and the fluctuation of the decorative symbol row is started in the order of the left decorative symbol DI1, the middle decorative symbol DI3, and the right decorative symbol DI2. .. At that time, the change start action of the character of each decorative symbol is performed.
It should be noted that each decorative pattern may move slightly in the opposite direction (that is, upward) when it starts to fluctuate, and then fluctuate.

Next, as shown in FIG. 39 (3), when the cut-in notice effect is executed, "hot?" Is drawn at t2 (2 seconds after the start of the notification effect) in FIG. 31 (3). A blue cut-in image is displayed, and this cut-in image emits a unique blue light (blue cut-in light), suggesting that the reliability of a big hit in the running notification effect is high. At that time, the peculiar blue cut-in sound "Zuban" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 5/10.

Here, in the cut-in notice effect, a blue cut-in image with "Hot?" Is displayed and a blue cut-in light is emitted and a blue cut-in sound "Zuban" is emitted from the speaker 35 at a volume of 5/10. The output blue cut-in notice effect (see Fig. 39 (3)) and the green cut-in image with "Hot !!" are displayed, and the peculiar green emission (green cut-in emission) is green. A green cut-in notice effect (see Fig. 45 (4)) in which the cut-in sound "Zubaban" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10 and a red cut-in image with "Intense heat !!" are displayed. There is also a red cut-in notice effect (see FIG. 48 (2)) in which a red cut-in sound "Zubababan" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10 with a peculiar red light emission (red cut-in light emission). ..
In addition, the reliability of the big hit in the running notification effect is higher in the green cut-in notice effect than in the blue cut-in notice effect, and higher in the red cut-in notice effect than in the green cut-in notice effect.

Next to FIG. 39 (2) or (3), as shown in FIG. 39 (4), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are displayed in a variable manner at high speed, as in FIG. 34 (3).

Next, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, at t3 in FIG. 31 (3), the same effect as in FIG. 34 (4) is executed as shown in FIG. 39 (5), and the left decorative symbol DI1 is generated. After the temporary stop, at t4 in FIG. 31 (3), as shown in FIG. 39 (6), the same effect as in FIG. 34 (6) is executed, and the right decorative symbol DI2 is temporarily stopped at a symbol whose reach is not established. ..

Next, at t5 of FIG. 31 (3), as shown in FIG. 40 (1), a pseudo-continuous fanning effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 35 (3).

Next, as shown in FIG. 40 (2), the continuous symbol temporarily stops as the intermediate decorative symbol DI3, and the continuous symbol emits light peculiar to the continuous symbol (a large-scale pseudo continuous emission in which the light marked with a cross spreads from the continuous symbol). By doing so, the execution of the pseudo-continuous production is notified. At that time, the pseudo-sandhi "Gakeen" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10.

Next, at t6 in FIG. 31 (3), the pseudo-continuous effect is executed by re-variating the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right that were temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 40 (3).
In addition, the pseudo-continuous fanning effect of FIG. 40 (1) may not be executed. Further, the effect of temporarily stopping the continuous symbol of FIG. 40 (2) and the effect of re-variating the temporarily stopped decorative symbol of FIG. 40 (3) may be considered as a pseudo continuous effect.

Here, the set of pseudo-continuous effects described with reference to FIGS. 39 (5) (6) and 40 (1) to (3) can be executed up to three sets in one notification effect (one variation). , The higher the number of executions, the higher the reliability of the big hit in the running notification effect. Therefore, when executing one or two sets of pseudo-continuous effects, the set of pseudo-continuous effects is executed as shown in FIG. 40 (4).
It should be noted that, in each set of the pseudo-sandhi, the pseudo-sandhi may be different, or the pseudo-sandhi may be different (the volume may also be different).

Next, at t7 in FIG. 31 (3), as shown in FIG. 40 (5), the same effect as in FIG. 34 (4) is executed, and the left decorative symbol DI1 is temporarily stopped.
Here, if the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed, the effect shifts from FIG. 39 (4) to FIG. 40 (5).

Next, when the reach fanning effect is executed, the reach fanning effect is executed at t8 of FIG. 31 (3) in the same manner as in FIG. 34 (5) as shown in FIG. 40 (6).

Next to FIG. 40 (5) or (6), at t9 of FIG. 31 (3), as shown in FIG. 40 (7), the right decorative symbol DI2 is temporarily stopped at a symbol whose reach is established (that is, reach). (Established), the left and right decorative symbols emit light, and a line-shaped emission connecting the left and right decorative symbols is performed, and a large-scale peculiar reach establishment emission is executed. At that time, the characters of the left and right decorative symbols perform an effect of executing a unique reach establishment action, and the reach establishment sound "Zugyun" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10.
Even if the temporary stop light emission (and the temporary stop sound, etc.) is once executed when the right decorative symbol DI2 is temporarily stopped at the symbol whose reach is established, the reach establishment light emission or the like is executed as in FIG. 34 (6). good. In addition, the line-shaped light emission of reach-established light may be emitted so that the entire line emits light at the same time, the light runs from the right side to the left side, or the light runs from the left side to the right side. The light may be emitted so as to run from the center portion of the line to the left and right.

Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (1), the left and right decorative patterns are enlarged and separated from each other to the left and right.

Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (2), the medium decorative symbol is enlarged by a symbol that becomes a doublet (a symbol that becomes doublet) and slows down to a temporary stop (expected). Is executed. Further, at that time, a peculiar big hit stop fanning sound "Zuzuzuzu ..." is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10.
In addition, in the big hit stop fanning effect, the big hit stop fanning light emission peculiar to the medium decorative symbol which becomes low speed may be made to emit light.

Next, in the case of loss, at t10 in FIG. 31 (3), as shown in FIG. 41 (3), the same effect as in FIG. 45 (4) is executed, and the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 becomes lost. Temporarily stops at the design and emits light.
When the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped at a symbol that is lost, the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 may be configured not to emit a temporary stop light emission (and a temporary stop sound or the like). By doing so, the player expects that the revival hit effect (not shown) will be executed by temporarily stopping at the symbol that becomes a big hit after the middle decorative symbol DI3 re-changes. Can be left. In that case, it is desirable to have a configuration in which this revival hit effect can be executed with a low probability (for example, 1% in the case of a big hit).

Next, at t11 of FIG. 31 (3), as shown in FIG. 41 (4), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right that were temporarily stopped are reduced to the original size, and FIG. 35 ( In the same manner as in 5), the effect is performed, the confirmation stop is displayed, and the loss is notified.

On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, at t10 of FIG. 31 (3), as shown in FIG. 41 (5), the medium decorative symbol DI3 temporarily stops at the symbol (that is, doublet) that becomes a big hit, and the medium decorative symbol From DI3, a large-scale peculiar doublet emission is executed in which the light of the cross spreads over the entire decorative pattern in the left and right. At that time, the peculiar doublet sound "dosun" suggesting the establishment of doublet is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 8/10, and the peculiar hit action that the character of the decorative pattern in the left and right is hurray is performed. It is doublet.

Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (6), in the temporarily stopped state, a peculiar kiran emission indicating that the decorative patterns in the left and right are fixed is executed, and a peculiar kiran emission sound "kin" is emitted from the speaker. It is output from 35 at a volume of 2/10.
FIG. 42 is a diagram for specifically explaining the emission of Kiran. As shown in (1) → (2) → (3) of FIG. 42, the Kiran light emission is such that the light is reflected on the metal plate, and the reflected and shining portion is, for example, from the bottom to the top. It is a moving light emission effect. By executing the Kiran effect in this way, it is possible to make the decorative pattern that is slightly moving in the temporarily stopped state appear to be fixed and completely stopped despite the slight movement.
Here, the Kiran light emission (and the Kiran light emission sound) is an important effect indicating that the decorative symbol is definitively stopped at the symbol (doublet) indicating the big hit, and various effects such as expecting the big hit are completed. Since it indicates that the big hit has been finally confirmed, it is a small (modest) production. Therefore, the Kiran light emission is not executed at the same time as various light emission effects (cut-in light emission, pseudo continuous light emission, reach establishment light emission, SP development light emission, specific eye light emission, chance eye light emission, etc.) that are expected to be a big hit.

Next, at t11 of FIG. 31 (3), as shown in FIG. 41 (7), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right that were temporarily stopped are reduced to the original size, and FIG. 35 ( In the same manner as in 5), the effect is performed, a fixed stop display is displayed, and a big hit is notified.

FIG. 43 is a diagram for specifically explaining another example of Kiran emission. As shown in (1) → (2) → (3) of FIG. 43, the other Kiran light emission is until the light spreads from the medium decorative symbol DI3 and finally covers the entire screen for a moment (for example, the decoration in the left and right). It is a very large-scale light emission effect that spreads (until the design becomes difficult or indistinguishable).

[Notification effect per SP loss / SP (variation time 60.02 / 60.01 seconds)]
FIG. 32 (1) shows the time of the notification effect of “SP loss” / “per SP” with a variation time of 60.02 / 60.01 seconds, which is an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern number 3/4 shown in FIG. It is a chart. 44 to 47 are for explaining a specific example of the notification effect of "SP loss" / "per SP" with a fluctuation time of 60.02 / 60.01 seconds executed in the time chart of FIG. 32 (1). It is a figure.

First, in t1 to t6 (to be exact, before t7) of FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. 44 (1), similarly to the production of FIGS. 39 (1) to 40 (4). After the fluctuation starts, it is possible to execute the cut-in notice effect and the pseudo-continuous effect up to 3 sets.

Next, when the specific roll notice effect is executed, the same effect as in FIG. 34 (4) is executed as shown in FIG. 44 (2) at t7 of FIG. 32 (1), and the left decorative symbol DI1 is executed. After the temporary stop, as shown in FIG. 44 (3), the same effect as in FIG. 34 (6) is executed, and the right decorative symbol DI2 is temporarily stopped at the symbol whose reach is not established.

After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (4), the middle decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped with the same blue symbol as the left and right decorative symbols, and the left and right decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 have a specific blue appearance (FIG. 27). (See) and emits a unique blue specific roll (the three decorative symbols that make up the blue specific roll each emit light in a medium scale with the blue light of a cross), and the zone effect is executed by the ongoing notification effect. Expectation (zone entry expectation) is suggested. At that time, the characters with the decorative patterns in the left and right perform a unique specific roll action that spreads both arms to the left and right, and a unique blue specific roll sound "Queen" is emitted from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10. It is output.
When the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped, the same effect as in FIG. 35 (4) (light emission at the time of temporary stop of the intermediate decorative symbol DI3, output of the temporary stop sound, etc.) is executed, and then as described above. In addition, an effect such as a blue specific output emission may be executed.

Here, in the specific roll notice effect, the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are all temporarily stopped at the blue symbol (see FIG. 27), and the unique blue specific roll is emitted to emit a unique blue specific roll sound. The blue specific appearance notice effect (Fig. 44 (4)) in which "Queen" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10, and the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are all temporarily stopped with green symbols and are unique. The green specific roll warning effect (not shown) and the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10. All are temporarily stopped with a red pattern, and a unique red specific roll is emitted, and a unique red specific roll sound "Quiein" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 8/10. There is. In addition, the green specific roll notice effect has a higher expectation of zone entry than the blue specific roll notice effect, and the red specific roll notice effect has a higher zone entry expectation than the green specific roll notice effect. high. Further, when the specific roll advance notice effect is executed a plurality of times in one notification effect, the plurality of specific roll advance notice effects are executed so that the zone entry expectation degree does not decrease.

Next, as shown in FIG. 44 (5), the decorative symbols on the left and right that are temporarily stopped by the specific roll notice effect are re-variated.

Next, when one or two sets of the specific roll advance notice effects described with reference to FIGS. 44 (2) to (5) are further executed, as shown in FIG. 40 (6), the specific rolls are specified. Perform a set of notice effects.

Next, when the zone effect is not executed, at t9 in FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. 45 (1), the same effect as in FIG. 34 (4) is executed, and the left decorative symbol DI1 is provisionally Stop.
If the specific roll notice effect is not executed, the effect shifts from FIG. 44 (1) to FIG. 45 (1).

Next, when the reach fanning effect is executed, the reach fanning effect is executed at t10 of FIG. 32 (1) in the same manner as in FIG. 34 (5) as shown in FIG. 45 (2).

Next to FIG. 45 (1) or (2), at t11 of FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. 45 (3), the same effect as in FIG. 40 (7) is executed, and the right decorative symbol DI2 is generated. Temporarily stops at a symbol that has a reach (that is, a reach is established).

Next, when the cut-in notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 45 (4), the cut-in notice effect is executed at t12 of FIG. 32 (1) in the same manner as in FIG. 39 (3). .. In FIG. 45 (4), the green cut-in notice effect is executed.

On the other hand, when the zone effect is executed, at t8 in FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. 44 (7), the zone effect is started and the peculiar zone inrush light emission (effect in which the zone background emits light) is emitted. Will be done. Here, the zone effect is an effect that suggests that the reliability of the big hit in the running notification effect is high, and the zone background for the zone effect and the character image written as "weak zone" or "strong zone" are displayed. It is an effect of displaying a band image to be moved and displayed. In addition, the zone effect that displays the band image of the "strong zone" has higher jackpot reliability than the zone effect that displays the band image of the "weak zone". In FIG. 44 (7), a zone effect for displaying a band image of a “weak zone” is executed. In addition, the SP reach production will be performed at the end of the zone production.
It should be noted that another effect (for example, SPSP reach effect) that expects a big hit may be started at the end of the zone effect.

Next, at t9 in FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. 46 (1), the same effect as in FIG. 34 (4) is executed while the zone effect is executed, and the left decorative symbol DI1 is temporarily stopped.

Next, when the reach fanning effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 46 (2), at t10 of FIG. 32 (1), the reach fanning effect is performed in the same manner as in FIG. 34 (5) while executing the zone effect. Will be executed.

Next to FIG. 46 (1) or (2), at t11 of FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. 46 (3), the same effect as in FIG. 40 (7) is executed while performing the zone effect. The right decorative symbol DI2 is temporarily stopped at the symbol whose reach is established (that is, the reach is established).

Next, when the cut-in notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 46 (4) at t12 of FIG. 32 (1), the cut-in notice is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 39 (3) while executing the zone effect. The production is executed. In FIG. 46 (4), the green cut-in notice effect is executed.

Next to FIGS. 45 (3) (4) or 46 (3) (4), at t13 of FIG. 32 (1), the SP reach effect is developed as shown in FIG. 47 (1). Specifically, the SP reach background dedicated to the SP reach production (the background during the SP battle in which the main character fights against the enemy character) is displayed, and the SP reach background emits light on a large scale (for example, the entire display screen emits light). Performs a unique SP development emission. At that time, the unique SP development sound "Gyun" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 8/10, and the decorative pattern is changed from the numerical character mode to the numerical mode (see FIG. 28) and separated from the upper part of the screen. Reduce the display.

Next, in the case of loss, at t14 in FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. 47 (2), an image of the SP battle defeated in the SP battle is displayed in the SP reach background, and the SP reach background is displayed. Light emission peculiar to a small scale (SP defeat light emission) is emitted, and the medium decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped at a symbol that is lost. At that time, a peculiar SP defeat sound "Zune" (which can be said to be a special temporary stop sound) suggesting a fluctuating stop (temporary stop) is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10.
Here, when the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped with a symbol that is lost, by preventing the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 from temporarily stopping and emitting light, the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is changed again and then becomes a big hit. It is possible to leave a sense of expectation to the player that a revival hit effect (not shown) that temporarily stops and makes a big hit will be executed. For this reason, it is desirable to have a configuration in which this revival hit effect can be executed with a low probability (for example, 1% in the case of a big hit).
When the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped at a symbol that is lost, the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 may be configured to temporarily stop and emit light, or may be configured not to output the SP defeat sound.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (3), the decorative symbol during temporary stop is returned from the numerical mode to the numerical character mode (see FIG. 28) and enlarged and displayed.

Next, at t15 of FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. 47 (4), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right that were temporarily stopped are reduced to the original size, and FIG. 35 ( Similar to 5), a fixed stop display is displayed and a loss is notified.

On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, at t14 of FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. 47 (5), an image of the SP battle victory that won the SP battle in the SP reach background is displayed and the SP reach background is large. It emits light peculiar to the scale (SP victory light emission), temporarily stops at the symbol that the middle decorative symbol DI3 becomes a big hit, and emits peculiar light (medium symbol doublet stop light emission). At that time, a peculiar SP victory sound "Jajan" (which can be said to be a special temporary stop sound) is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 9/10.
It should be noted that when the middle decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped at a symbol that becomes a big hit, the configuration may be such that the doublet stop light is not emitted from the middle symbol, or the SP victory sound may not be output.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (6), the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is returned from the numerical mode to the numerical character mode (see FIG. 28) and enlarged and displayed, and the decorative symbols in the left and right emit light (doublet). (Eye emission). At that time, the characters with the decorative symbols on the left and right perform an action when they are hurraying, and the doublet sound "Dosun" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 8/10.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47 (7), similarly to FIG. 41 (6), the decorative symbols in the left and right are emitted with Kiran, and the Kiran emission sound “Kin” is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 2/10. ..

Next, at t15 of FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. 47 (8), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right that were temporarily stopped are reduced to the original size, and FIG. 35 ( As in 5), a fixed stop is displayed and a big hit is notified.

[SPSP loss / notification effect per SPSP (variation time 90.02 / 90.01 seconds)]
FIG. 32 (2) shows the time of the notification effect of “SPSP loss” / “per SPSP” with a variation time of 90.02 / 90.01 seconds, which is an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern number 1/2 shown in FIG. It is a chart. FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the notification effect of “SPSP loss” / “per SPSP” with a fluctuation time of 90.02 / 90.01 seconds executed in the time chart of FIG. 32 (2). ..

First, in t1 to t13 of FIG. 32 (2), as shown in FIG. 48 (1), the variation is the same as that of t1 to t13 of FIG. 32 (1) (FIGS. 44 (1) to 47 (1)). The production from the start to the SP reach production is executed.

Next, when the cut-in notice effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 48 (2) at t14 of FIG. 32 (2), the cut-in is performed in the same manner as in FIG. 39 (3) while executing the SP reach effect. A notice effect is executed. In FIG. 48 (2), the red cut-in notice effect is executed.

Next to FIG. 48 (1) or (2), at t15 of FIG. 32 (2), the SPSP reach effect develops as shown in FIG. 48 (3). Specifically, the SPSP reach background dedicated to the SPSP reach production (the background during the SPSP battle in which the main character fights against the enemy boss character) is displayed, and the SPSP reach background emits light on a large scale (the entire display screen emits light). Performs a unique SPSP evolutionary emission. At that time, the unique SPSP development sound "Gyon" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 9/10.

Next, in the case of loss, at t16 in FIG. 32 (2), as shown in FIG. 48 (4), an image of the SPSP battle defeated in the SPSP battle is displayed in the SPSP reach background, and the SPSP reach background is displayed. Light emission peculiar to a small scale (SPSP defeat light emission) is performed, and the medium decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped at a symbol that is lost. At that time, a peculiar SPSP defeat sound "Zuzun" suggesting a fluctuating stop (temporary stop) is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10.
Here, when the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped with a symbol that is lost, by preventing the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 from temporarily stopping and emitting light, the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is changed again and then becomes a big hit. It is possible to leave a sense of expectation to the player that a revival hit effect (not shown) that temporarily stops and makes a big hit will be executed. For this reason, it is desirable to have a configuration in which this revival hit effect can be executed with a low probability (for example, 1% in the case of a big hit).
When the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped at a symbol that is lost, the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 may be configured to temporarily stop and emit light, or may be configured not to output the SPSP defeat sound.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (5), the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is returned from the numerical mode to the numerical character mode (see FIG. 28) and enlarged and displayed.

Next, at t17 in FIG. 32 (2), as shown in FIG. 48 (6), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right temporarily stopped are reduced to the original size and in FIG. 35 (5). ), A fixed stop is displayed, and a loss is notified.

On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, at t16 in FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. 48 (7), an image of the SPSP battle victory that won the SPSP battle in the SPSP reach background is displayed and the SPSP reach background is large. It emits light peculiar to the scale (SPSP victory light emission), temporarily stops at the symbol where the medium decorative symbol DI3 becomes a big hit, and emits peculiar light (medium symbol doublet stop light emission). At that time, the unique SPSP victory sound "Jajajaan" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 9/10.
It should be noted that when the middle decorative symbol DI3 is temporarily stopped at a symbol that becomes a big hit, the configuration may be such that the doublet stop light is not emitted from the middle symbol, or the SP victory sound may not be output. Further, the SPSP victory emission and the SPSP victory sound described above may be the same as or different from the SP victory emission and the SP victory sound (see FIG. 47 (5)), respectively.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (8), the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is returned from the numerical mode to the numerical character mode (see FIG. 28) and enlarged and displayed, and the decorative symbols in the left and right emit light (doublet). (Eye emission). At that time, the characters of the decorative symbols on the left and right perform an action when they are hurraying, and the doublet sound "Dosun" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 8/10.
The above-mentioned doublet light emission and doublet sound are the same as the doublet light emission and doublet sound in the SP reach effect described in FIG. 47 (6), but may be different.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (9), similarly to FIG. 41 (6), the decorative symbols in the left and right are emitted with Kiran, and the Kiran emission sound “Kin” is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 2/10. ..

Next, at t17 in FIG. 32 (2), as shown in FIG. 48 (10), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right that were temporarily stopped are reduced to the original size, and FIG. 35 ( As in 5), a fixed stop is displayed and a big hit is notified.

[Regarding the control of Kiran emission and Kiran emission sound]
FIG. 49 is a time chart for explaining the image display control and the acoustic output control of the notification effect by the image / acoustic control unit 500. In the following, referring to FIG. 49, in the notification effect, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at the combination of big hits (doublets), and then the Kiran light emission is executed and the Kiran light emission sound “Kin” is output (FIG. 48 (9)). Etc.) will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 49 (1), the image / sound control unit 500 schedules and notifies the image and sound of the notification effect in response to receiving the effect start instruction command from the effect control unit 400 (see FIG. 26). At the start time t1 of the effect, the image and sound of the notification effect are synchronized to start the notification effect. After that, the image / sound control unit 500 advances the image display control and the acoustic output control of the notification effect according to the scheduling, and advances the image (image effect) and the sound (acoustic effect) of the notification effect. Then, the decorative symbol (doublet) that shows a big hit at t2 is temporarily stopped.

Here, the image / sound control unit 500 synchronizes the image and sound of the notification effect at the start of the notification effect as described above, but does not synchronize the image and sound during the subsequent execution of the notification effect.

Then, at t3, the image / sound control unit 500 starts displaying the Kiran light emission of the decorative symbol temporarily stopped by doublet and starts outputting the Kiran light emission sound.

Next, at t4, the image / sound control unit 500 ends the display of the Kiran light emission (for example, for 0.4 seconds) and ends the output of the Kiran light emission sound.

Next, after the preliminary period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed, in response to receiving the effect end instruction command from the effect control unit 400 at t5 (see FIG. 26), the temporary stop is doublet. The decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed (completely stopped), and the notification effect is terminated.

Here, since the image effect has a very high processing load, there is a possibility that the image display control of the notification effect may be delayed when the high-load processes overlap. On the other hand, Kiran emission (and Kiran emission sound) is an important effect (that is, an effect that the player is convinced that the jackpot is confirmed) that suggests (implies) that the decorative pattern is doublet. Therefore, if the start timing of the Kiran light emission is delayed due to the above-mentioned processing delay, the notification effect is terminated in response to the reception of the effect end instruction command before the end of the Kiran light emission (and even before the start), which is an important effect. There is a risk that a certain Kiran emission will be terminated (or not executed) in the middle. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned preliminary period is provided to reduce the possibility that the Kiran light emission is terminated (or is not executed) in the middle when the processing delay of the image display control occurs.

FIG. 49 (2) is a diagram for explaining a case where a processing delay of image display control occurs. As shown in FIG. 49 (2), the image display control is delayed in processing and the start timing of the Kiran emission is delayed from t3 to t3-1, while the acoustic output control does not delay the processing and starts the Kiran emission sound. The timing is t3 as scheduled. In the present embodiment, as described above, the image and the sound are synchronized at the start timing of the notification effect, and the image and the sound are not synchronized during the execution of the notification effect. By controlling in this way, even if a processing delay of image display control occurs, it is possible to avoid affecting the acoustic output control due to the influence of the delay, and it is possible to avoid delaying even the Kiran emission sound. Therefore, the processing load for synchronizing during the execution of the notification effect is reduced.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a fanning effect that encourages whether or not the development effect (reach effect, pseudo-continuous effect, etc.) suggests that the result of the special symbol lottery is likely to be a big hit is developed. (Fluctuation pattern numbers 1 to 6; see FIGS. 11, 39, 48) and the variation pattern of the notification effect that can execute the effect that develops into the development effect after executing (reach fanning effect, pseudo continuous fanning effect). After executing the fanning effect, the variation pattern (variation pattern numbers 7, 8; FIGS. 11, 22 to 25) that can execute the effect of notifying that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without developing into the development effect. There is an effect type P2, FIGS. 34 to 36). As a result, even if it does not develop into a developmental production, it is possible to raise the expectation for the notification production that it may develop into a developmental production by performing the fanning production. Further, as the number of holdings of the special symbol lottery is smaller, it becomes easier to select a variation pattern capable of executing the fanning effect, and the probability of executing the fanning effect is higher (see FIGS. 22 to 25).

Further, in the present embodiment, after the fanning effect is executed (reach fanning effect, pseudo-continuous fanning effect), the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without developing into the development effect (reach effect, pseudo-continuous effect, etc.). When a variation pattern (variation pattern numbers 7, 8; see FIG. 11 and the like) capable of executing the effect of notifying the effect (effect type P2 of FIGS. 22 to 25) is selected, instead of executing the effect of the effect type P2. , It is possible to execute an effect (the effect of the effect type P3 of FIGS. 22 to 25) that suggests a preliminary determination result for the hold of the special symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to effectively attract the player's attention to the notification effect in which the result of the special symbol lottery is lost and the notification effect performed when the hold in which the preliminary determination result is suggested is exhausted.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the variation pattern indicating the loss without reach, there are a variation pattern corresponding to the effect pattern type "special immediate loss" and a variation pattern corresponding to the effect pattern type "normal immediate loss" (Fig.). See 11 mag). Then, when the fluctuation pattern corresponding to "special immediate loss" is selected as the fluctuation pattern rather than the fluctuation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss", the fanning effect (reach fanning effect, pseudo continuous fanning effect) is performed. After execution, the effect of notifying that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without developing into the development effect (reach effect, pseudo-continuous effect, etc.), or the effect of suggesting the preliminary judgment result for the hold of the special symbol lottery. It is set so that the probability of executing (same color chance eye effect, hold change effect) is high (see FIGS. 22 to 25). Further, when the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number 7) corresponding to "special immediate loss" is selected, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is set to be the same regardless of the number of reserved special symbol lottery. However, when the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern numbers 8 and 9) corresponding to "normal immediate loss" is selected, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is set so that it can be determined differently depending on the number of reserved special symbol lottery. (See Fig. 11 etc.).

Further, in the present embodiment, when there is a hold of the special symbol lottery in which the pre-judgment result is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is 12.02 seconds among the fluctuation patterns corresponding to "normal immediate loss". Or, when a fluctuation pattern corresponding to "special immediate loss" is selected (see Fig. 11 etc.), a fanning effect (reach fanning effect, pseudo continuous fanning effect) is executed, and then a development effect (reach effect, pseudo continuous effect, etc.) is executed. ), The probability of executing the effect (effect type P3) that suggests the preliminary judgment result for the hold of the special symbol lottery is higher than the effect (effect type P2) that informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost. It is set to be high (see FIGS. 23 and 25). Further, as the number of holdings of the special symbol lottery increases, as the fluctuation pattern, among the fluctuation patterns corresponding to "normal immediate loss", the fluctuation time is 12.02 seconds or the fluctuation pattern corresponding to "special immediate loss". When selected, it is set so that the probability of executing the effect (effect type P3) suggesting the preliminary determination result for the hold of the special symbol lottery is high (see FIGS. 22 to 25). As a result, it is possible to effectively give the player a feeling of expectation that he / she may be a big hit in the reserved special symbol lottery, and thus it is possible to attract the player's attention.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, in the notification effect, various effects having various effect meanings (cut-in notice effect, pseudo-continuous effect, reach effect, SP reach effect, chance eye effect, specific). (Appearance notice effect, etc.) is executed, each light emission effect is executed at the time of various effects, and output of each light emission effect sound, etc. is executed (see FIGS. 31 to 48, etc.). By executing the light emission effect and the output of the light emission effect sound in this way, according to the present embodiment, the effect meaning of each of the above-mentioned various effects can be suggested (implied) or notified. , It can be emphasized, and the effect of the notification effect can be synergistically enhanced.

(Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 52. The second embodiment is an embodiment in which the re-lottery effect is executed in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment described above.

Here, in the re-lottery effect, in the notification effect, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped with a combination indicating a big hit (doublet) to notify that the big hit has been made, and then the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is re-variated. It is an effect that can be produced as if the type of jackpot has changed depending on the combination of doublets (doublets) that temporarily stops the decorative symbol and the symbol of the decorative symbol that has been temporarily stopped again (that is, the type of jackpot). It is a production that can be made to look like it has changed by lottery). As already explained, there are two types of jackpots: a normal jackpot that is set to the normal game state until the next jackpot after the jackpot game, and a probability variation jackpot that is set to the probability variable gaming state until the next jackpot after the jackpot game. In the production, it is suggested that the decorative symbols are aligned with symbols 3 or 7 and temporarily stopped to win the probabilistic jackpot, and the decorative symbols are aligned with symbols other than symbols 3 and 7 and temporarily stopped to win the normal jackpot. Is suggested.

50 and 51 are specific views for explaining the re-lottery effect when the normal jackpot is once suggested and then changes to the probabilistic jackpot (when the jackpot is promoted) and when it does not change (when the jackpot is not promoted). be. Hereinafter, using FIGS. 50 and 51, a re-lottery effect will be described when a normal jackpot is once suggested and then changes to a probabilistic jackpot (when the jackpot is promoted) and when it does not change (when the jackpot is not promoted). do.

First, after winning the SP battle with the SP reach effect and temporarily stopping the decorative symbol with doublets (see Fig. 47 (5)) (or winning the SPSP battle with the SPSP reach effect and temporarily stopping the decorative pattern with doublets (Fig.) After 48 (7)), as shown in FIG. 50 (1), the effect is executed in the same manner as in FIGS. 47 (6) and 48 (8), and the decorative symbols in the left and right show normal jackpots. Temporary stop is displayed with the same pattern and it emits light (doublet light emission).

Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (2), the effect is executed in the same manner as in FIGS. 47 (7) and 48 (9), and the Kiran emission indicating that the decorative symbols in the left and right are confirmed is executed. At the same time, the Kiran emission sound "Kin" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 2/10.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (3), the re-lottery effect is executed. Specifically, the re-lottery background dedicated to the re-lottery effect (for example, the background of thunderclouds with lightning bolts flying around) is displayed, and the re-lottery background emits light on a large scale as a whole. At that time, the peculiar re-lottery sound "Goon" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 5/10, and the decorative pattern is re-variated and reduced.
It should be noted that the decorative symbol may be changed from the numerical character aspect to the numerical aspect (see FIG. 28) when it is changed again. Further, the decorative pattern may be hidden during the re-variation, or the re-variation may not be displayed. In addition, a movable accessory effect of moving the movable accessory 7 (see FIG. 1) to the front of the screen 6 during the re-variation is executed to hide a part or all of the decorative symbol during the re-variation (difficult to see or visually visible). It may be impossible).

Next, if the player is not promoted to a probabilistic jackpot, as shown in FIG. 50 (4), the decorative symbol that has been reduced and re-variated is enlarged and displayed on the entire screen (temporary stop display) with a uniform pattern indicating a normal jackpot. ), And the decorative patterns on the left and right emit light peculiar to small scale (promotion failure doublet light emission). At that time, the characters of the decorative symbols on the left and right perform an action when they are hurraying, and a peculiar promotion failure sound "dosoon" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10.
It should be noted that the background of the re-lottery may be displayed even when the promotion failure is produced. Further, when the enlarged display (temporary stop display) is performed with a uniform pattern indicating a normal big hit, the enlarged display may be performed until it extends beyond the screen 6 (partially cut off).

Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (5), the peculiar Kiran light emission of the re-lottery effect indicating that the decorative symbols in the left and right during the temporary stop are confirmed is executed, and the peculiar Kiran light emission sound of the re-lottery effect is executed. "Kean" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 2/10. Here, the Kiran light emission of the re-lottery effect is different from the Kiran light emission of FIG. 50 (2) in which the reflected portion moves from the bottom to the top, and the reflected portion moves from the lower right to the upper right.
The Kiran light emission after the re-lottery effect may be the same as the Kiran light emission in FIG. 50 (2), or the Kiran light emission sound after the re-lottery effect may be the same as the Kiran light emission sound in FIG. 50 (2). Further, the Kiran emission after the re-lottery effect may be the Kiran emission of FIG. 43 having a larger scale than the Kiran emission of FIG. 50 (2), or conversely, the Kiran emission of a smaller scale (not shown).

Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (6), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right that were temporarily stopped are reduced to the original size and are fixedly stopped as in the production of FIG. 35 (5). It is displayed and it is notified that a big hit is usually made.

On the other hand, when getting promoted to a probabilistic jackpot, the effect shifts from FIG. 50 (3) to FIG. 51 (1), and as shown in FIG. The matching symbols indicating big hits are enlarged and displayed on the entire screen (temporary stop display), and the decorative symbols on the left and right emit light peculiar to a large scale (promotion successful doublet emission). At that time, the characters with the decorative symbols on the left and right perform an action when they are hurraying, and the promotion success sound "Dododosoon" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 9/10.
The background of the re-lottery may be displayed even when the promotion is successful. Further, when the enlarged display (temporary stop display) is performed with a uniform pattern indicating the probability variation jackpot, the enlarged display may be performed until it extends beyond the screen 6 (partially cut off).

Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (2), the effect is performed in the same manner as in FIG. 50 (5), and the Kiran light emission of the re-lottery effect is executed.
The Kiran light emission of the re-lottery effect may be the same as the Kiran light emission of FIG. 50 (2), or the Kiran light emission sound of the re-lottery effect may be the same as the Kiran light emission sound of FIG. 50 (2). Further, the Kiran emission of this re-lottery effect may be different from the Kiran emission of the promotion failure (see FIG. 50 (5)) (furthermore, it may be the Kiran emission of the larger scale of FIG. 43), or this re-drawing. The Kiran emission sound of the lottery effect may be different from the Kiran emission sound of the promotion failure (see FIG. 50 (5)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 51 (3), the effect was performed in the same manner as in FIG. Is notified.

FIG. 52 is a specific diagram for explaining a re-lottery effect in which a re-lottery effect is executed once a probability-changing jackpot is suggested and then a re-lottery effect is suggested again. Hereinafter, the re-lottery effect in which the probabilistic jackpot is once suggested and then the re-lottery effect is executed to re-suggest the probabilistic jackpot will be described with reference to FIG. 52.

First, after winning the SP battle with the SP reach effect and temporarily stopping the decorative symbol with doublets (see Fig. 47 (5)) (or winning the SPSP battle with the SPSP reach effect and temporarily stopping the decorative pattern with doublets (Fig.) After 48 (7))), as shown in FIG. 52 (1), the same effect as in FIG. Will be done.

Next, as shown in FIG. 52 (2), the same effect as in FIG. 50 (2) is executed, and the Kiran light emission indicating that the decorative patterns in the left and right are determined is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 52 (3), the same effect as in FIG. 50 (3) is executed, and the re-lottery effect is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 52 (4), the same effect as that of FIG. Display (temporary stop display).
In addition, the background of the re-lottery may be displayed at the time of this production. Further, when the enlarged display (temporary stop display) is performed with a uniform pattern indicating the probability variation jackpot, the enlarged display may be performed until it extends beyond the screen 6 (partially cut off).

Next, as shown in FIG. 52 (5), the same effect as in FIG. 51 (2) is performed, and the re-lottery effect such as Kiran light emission is executed. Here, since this Kiran light emission or the like does not indicate successful promotion, it does not indicate successful promotion, but indicates confirmation of a probable change jackpot.
The Kiran light emission of the re-lottery effect may be the same as the Kiran light emission of FIG. 50 (2), or the Kiran light emission sound of the re-lottery effect may be the same as the Kiran light emission sound of FIG. 50 (2). Further, the Kiran emission of this re-lottery effect may be different from the Kiran emission of the promotion failure (see FIG. 50 (5)) (furthermore, it may be the Kiran emission of the larger scale of FIG. 43), or this re-drawing. The Kiran emission sound of the lottery effect may be different from the Kiran emission sound of the promotion failure (see FIG. 50 (5)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 52 (6), the same effect as in FIG. Is notified.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect of the re-lottery effect can be effectively enhanced by performing various light emission effects and the like in the re-lottery effect in the notification effect. For example, it is suggested that at least a big hit was obtained by the Kiran light emission before the re-lottery effect execution (see FIG. 50 (2)), and the probability changes by the Kiran light emission after the re-lottery effect execution (see FIG. 51 (2)). It is suggested that the jackpot was won, while it is suggested that the normal jackpot was won by the Kiran emission (see FIG. 50 (5)) of the promotion failure after the re-lottery effect was executed.
It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 52 (1), when the game is temporarily stopped at the symbol of the probability variation jackpot, the re-lottery effect may not be executed.
Further, in the above, an example of executing the re-lottery effect in the notification effect of the “SP hit” and “SPSP hit” effect patterns (see FIG. 11 and the like) has been described, but also in the notification effect of the “reach hit” effect pattern. A re-lottery effect can be executed.

(Third Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 56. In the third embodiment, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (or the second embodiment) described above, an immediate loss notification effect of executing the same color chance eye effect based on a preliminary determination (look-ahead) is performed. After executing (see FIG. 36) one or more times, it is possible to execute an input suggestion effect to urge the player to input the effect button 37, and then execute a movable accessory effect to notify the jackpot in response to the input operation or the like. It is an embodiment which executes the notification effect (pre-reading target notification effect).

FIG. 53 is a time chart for specifically explaining a plurality of notification effects characteristic of the present embodiment described above. 54 to 56 are concrete views of the notification effect according to the time chart of FIG. 53. In addition, an example of executing the immediate loss notification effect (see FIG. 36) for executing the same color chance eye effect twice will be described below with reference to FIGS. 53 to 56, but immediately after executing the same color chance eye effect. The loss notification effect is not limited to two executions.

First, in t1 of FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 54 (1), the look-ahead target notification effect (the hold of the special symbol lottery to be the look-ahead suggestion target stored in the RAM 403 (target hold) is digested and executed. The notification effect two before the target notification effect) is started.

Next, at t2 of FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 54 (2), the same color chance eye effect described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37 is executed. In the examples of FIGS. 53 and 54 (2), the blue chance eye effect is executed.

Next, at t3 of FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 54 (3), the notification effect two before the look-ahead target notification effect ends when the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped. Here, the fixed stop of the decorative symbol is executed for a specified time (0.5 seconds).

Next, at t4 in FIG. 53, the above-mentioned specified time (0.5 seconds) elapses, and as shown in FIG. 54 (4), the notification effect immediately before the look-ahead target notification effect is started.

Next, at t5 of FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 54 (5), the same color chance eye effect is executed. In the example of FIGS. 53 and 54 (5), the green chance eye effect is executed.

Next, at t6 of FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 54 (6), the notification effect immediately before the look-ahead target notification effect ends when the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped.

Next, at t7 in FIG. 53, the above-mentioned specified time (0.5 seconds) elapses, and as shown in FIG. 54 (7), the look-ahead target notification effect is started. Here, in FIGS. 54 to 56, as an example, the notification effect of the “SP loss” or “SP hit” effect pattern described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 47 is used as the base for the look-ahead target notification effect.

Next, at t8 of FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 54 (8), the effect of establishing reach described with reference to FIG. 40 (7) and the like is executed. In the examples of FIGS. 53 and 54 (8), the reach is established by the red symbol (see FIG. 27) that is expected to be a probabilistic jackpot.

Next, at t9 of FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 54 (9), an input suggestion effect for urging the player to input (press) the effect button 37 is executed. Specifically, an input suggestion effect image 60 including a button image imitating the effect button 37 and a gauge image displaying the remaining time of the operation valid period (5 seconds) in which the input operation is effectively accepted is displayed. Further, at that time, the button image emits a peculiar light emission (button image light emission), and the effect button 37 itself also emits a peculiar light emission (button light emission; not shown) to encourage the player to input. In the example of FIG. 54 (9), the input suggestion effect is executed during the SP reach effect.

Next, when the player performs the input operation of the effect button 37 at t10 of FIG. 53, and the pre-reading target notification effect is a big hit at t11 immediately after that, the big hit notification is shown as shown in FIG. 55 (1). Movable character production is executed. Here, the jackpot notification movable accessory effect is an effect of notifying that a big hit has been made in the ongoing notification effect (look-ahead target notification effect). Specifically, after the operation valid period ends at t10 when the input operation is performed and the input suggestion effect ends, as shown in FIG. 55 (1), the standby position (origin position) in the upper right direction of the screen 6 is reached. The movable accessory 7 located at) is moved to the front center of the screen 6 and rotated, and the centrifugal force of rotation is used to structurally increase the size of the movable accessory 7 and cause a unique light emission (movable accessory light emission) to make a big hit. Notify that you have done it. Here, if the input operation is not performed by the expiration of the operation valid period (5 seconds), the input suggestion effect is terminated and the jackpot notification movable accessory effect is executed at the time point t12 of the expiration.

Next, at t13 of FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 55 (2), the effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 47 (5), and the decorative symbols are aligned with the same symbol and temporarily stopped. The object 7 is rotated at a low speed to return to the original size, and the movable accessory is made to emit light in the upper right front of the screen 6, and the big hit notification movable accessory production is continued.

After that, as shown in FIG. 55 (3), the effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 47 (6), and after the decorative patterns in the left and right emit doublet light, as shown in FIG. 55 (4), FIG. 47 (7). ), The effect is executed and the decorative patterns on the left and right emit light.

Next, at t14 of FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 55 (5), the effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 47 (8), and the decorative symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display (fixed stop display for a specified time of 0.5 seconds). ) And the big hit is notified.

Next, at t15 in FIG. 53, the above-mentioned specified time of 0.5 seconds elapses, the big hit game is started, and the big hit game effect is started.

On the other hand, when the player performs the input operation of the effect button 37 at t10 of FIG. 53 and the pre-reading target notification effect is lost, the jackpot notification movable accessory effect is not executed. Specifically, while the operation valid period ends and the input suggestion effect ends at t10 when the input operation is performed, the jackpot notification movable accessory effect is not executed. If the input operation is not performed by the expiration of the operation valid period (5 seconds), the input suggestion effect ends at t12 at the time of the expiration.

Next, the effect is transferred from FIG. 54 (9) to FIG. 56 (1), and at t13 of FIG. 53, the effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 47 (2), and the intermediate decorative symbol DI3 is provisionally lost. Stop.

Next, as shown in FIG. 56 (2), the effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 47 (3), and the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is returned from the numerical mode to the numerical character mode (see FIG. 28) and enlarged and displayed. do.

Next, at t14 of FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 56 (3), the effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 47 (4), and the decorative symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display (fixed stop display for a specified time of 0.5 seconds). ) And the loss is notified.

Next, at t15 of FIG. 53, when the above-mentioned specified time of 0.5 seconds has elapsed and there is a hold of the special symbol lottery, the next notification effect is started.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the look-ahead suggestion effect (same color chance eye effect) is executed in a plurality of notification effects, and then the input suggestion effect is executed only in the look-ahead target notification effect to input the player. A jackpot notification movable accessory effect is executed according to an operation or the like (see FIG. 53). As a result, according to the present embodiment, the look-ahead suggestion effect is executed in a plurality of notification effects prior to the look-ahead target notification effect to gradually increase the player's expectation of a big hit, and then the input suggestion is made only in the look-ahead target notification effect. Since it is possible to execute the effect and let the player input and operate the jackpot notification movable accessory effect, the big hit expectation is very effective in a series of effects (pre-reading continuous notice effect) executed over multiple notification effects. Can be enhanced to.
Further, in the present embodiment, in this series of effects (pre-reading continuous notice effect), various light emission effects and the like can be performed to effectively enhance the effect. For example, as in the examples of FIGS. 53 to 56, after performing the blue chance eye effect accompanied by the blue chance eye emission in the notification effect two before the look-ahead target notification effect, it is suggested that the jackpot reliability is high. , It is suggested that the jackpot reliability is higher by executing the green chance eye effect accompanied by the green chance eye emission in the notification effect immediately before the look-ahead target notification effect, and then the red pattern (probability change) in the look-ahead target notification effect. It is possible to effectively enhance the effect of the look-ahead continuous advance notice effect by making the reach established and emit light with a pattern that can be a big hit).
Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, various light emission effects are terminated before the Kiran light emission indicating that the big hit is finally confirmed after various effects such as expecting a big hit are completed. The execution of the jackpot notification movable accessory effect is completed and the movable accessory 7 is returned to the standby position (origin position) so as not to interfere with the small (modest) Kiran light emission. It should be noted that the light emission of the movable accessory 7 may be continued during the execution of the Kiran light emission.
Further, since the button image emission and the button emission in the input suggestion effect image 60 (see FIG. 54 (9)) are executed until the end of the operation valid period (5 seconds), various other emission effects (same color chance eye emission) are executed. , Reach-established light emission, Kiran light emission, temporary stop light emission, etc.), and is a characteristic light emission effect in which the execution time changes depending on the input operation timing of the player.
In this embodiment, an example of executing the jackpot notification movable accessory effect according to the input operation has been described, but the movable accessory effect suggesting the jackpot reliability (possibility of a jackpot) is performed according to the input operation. It may be configured to be executed. Further, in that case, the jackpot reliability may be suggested by the emission color and the operation mode of the movable accessory 7.

(Fourth Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 57. The fourth embodiment is an embodiment in which the specific identification symbol is displayed during the execution of the notification effect in the gaming machine 1 according to the first to third embodiments described above.

As shown in FIG. 57, the specific identification symbol 70 is displayed small at a predetermined position on the screen 6 (lower right position in FIG. 57), and the left and right diamond-shaped images (diamond images) and the left and right diamond images are displayed. The left and right number holding images displayed on the upper side and the left and right middle number symbols (number symbol sequence) displayed on the lower side of the left and right diamond images are included. In FIG. 57, an enlarged view of the specific identification symbol 70 is drawn for convenience of explanation.

The diamond image on the left is displayed in white during the execution of the notification effect for notifying the result of the first special symbol lottery, and is displayed in gray during the other periods. The diamond image on the right is displayed in white during the execution of the notification effect for notifying the result of the second special symbol lottery, and is displayed in gray during the other periods. That is, the left and right diamond images are images that notify which of the notification effect of the first symbol lottery and the notification effect of the second symbol lottery is being executed.
The number holding image on the left is an image showing the number of holdings of the first special symbol lottery by numbers, and the number holding image on the right is an image showing the number of holdings of the second special symbol lottery by numbers. Like the reserved image RI, the left and right number reserved images are symbols for suggesting (notifying) the number of reserved special symbol lottery, but like the reserved image RI, they may be used to suggest the reliability of big hits. It is a symbol that clearly suggests (notifies) the number of reserved special symbol lottery without being involved in various productions. That is, while the reserved image RI emphasizes the effect of effect, the left and right number reserved images emphasize clearly suggesting (notifying) the number of reserved special symbol lottery.

Like the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right, the number symbols in the left and right are symbols for suggesting (notifying) the result of the special symbol lottery by being displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. It is a symbol that clearly suggests (notifies) the result of the special symbol lottery without performing various effects or being involved in various effects as in the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3. That is, while the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right emphasize the effect of effect, the numerical symbols in the left and right emphasize clearly suggesting (notifying) the result of the special symbol lottery.

Hereinafter, the specific identification symbol will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 57.
As shown in FIG. 57 (1), in the state where the fixed stop display of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right before the start of the notification effect is being displayed, the left and right diamond images of the specific identification symbol 70 are displayed in gray and confirmed. The number symbols on the left and right are stopped and displayed with the same numbers as the decorative symbols on the left and right that are stopped and displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 57 (2), one of the left and right diamond images of the specific identification symbol 70 is displayed in white while the notification effect is being executed (the decorative symbol in the left and right is changing). The numbers in the left and right are displayed in a variable manner in the downward direction. Here, the numerical symbols in the left and right are cyclically downward in the order of symbol 1 → symbol 2 → symbol 3 → symbol 4 → symbol 5 → symbol 6 → symbol 7 → symbol 8 → symbol 9 → symbol 1, respectively. Only fluctuates.

Next, as shown in FIG. 57 (3), at the same time as the notification effect is completed and the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are fixedly stopped and displayed, the left and right diamond images of the specific identification symbol 70 are displayed in gray. The number symbols in the left and right are stopped and displayed with the same numbers as the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right displayed.

Here, the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right, which emphasize the effect of effect, change the fluctuation speed (see FIGS. 33 (2), 40 (6), etc.), but the numerical symbols in the left and right of the specific identification symbol 70. Is displayed variable at a fixed constant speed faster than the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right (the fluctuation speed does not change).
Further, the numerical symbols on the left and right of the specific identification symbol 70 are different from the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 on the left and right, which emphasize the effect of effect, and the mode changes (including color change) or is enlarged (see FIG. 28). No reduction or display (see FIGS. 41 (1), 47 (1), etc.) or light emission effect of the symbol (see FIGS. 40 (7), 47 (6), (7), etc.) is performed.
Further, unlike the reserved image RI in which the effect of effect is emphasized, the left and right numerical holding images of the specific identification symbol 70 change in mode (including color change) and emit light (see FIG. 38 (1)). Nor.
Further, the numerical symbols in the left and right of the specific identification symbol 70 have reach as in the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right, which emphasize the effect of effect, but the reach fanning effect is not executed (typically, FIG. 40 (typically, FIG. 40 ()). 6) The design on the right does not slow down as in). It should be noted that the numerical symbols in the left and right of the specific identification symbol 70 do not have reach, and may change even when the decorative symbols in the left and right have reach.
Further, unlike the decorative symbol, the specific identification symbol 70 is displayed in the same size at the specific position (fixed position) of the screen 6 within the period of at least one notification effect (or always).
Further, there are nine types of numerical symbols of the specific identification symbol 70, symbols 1 to 9, and there are fewer types than decorative symbols having a continuous symbol or the like different from the normal symbol.
Further, unlike the decorative symbol, the numerical symbol of the specific identification symbol 70 moves (varies) only in the downward direction.
Further, unlike the decorative symbol, the specific identification symbol 70 is not partially (or all) hidden in the movable accessory 7 by executing the movable accessory effect (see FIGS. 55 (1) and 55 (2)).
Further, the specific identification symbol 70 is not displayed during the big hit game (during the big hit game effect).
Further, unlike the decorative symbol, the specific identification symbol 70 does not perform various light emitting effects. Furthermore, the specific identification symbol 70 has various effect images (decorative symbols, etc.) and light emission of various light emission effects (SP development light emission, Kiran light emission, SP victory light emission, cut-in light emission, reach establishment light emission, button image, zone entry. (Emission, same-color chance-eye emission, specific-eye emission, etc.) do not overlap in the foreground and are not affected by these.
Further, unlike the decorative symbol, the numerical symbol of the specific identification symbol 70 does not perform the temporary stop display as one aspect of the variable display, and for example, even when the decorative symbol emits light in the temporarily stopped state. It is displayed in a variable manner. The number symbol of the specific identification symbol 70 may also be temporarily stopped and displayed in the same manner as the decorative symbol.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right, which emphasize the effect of effect, are displayed, and the specific identification symbol 70 is displayed to clearly suggest (notify) the result of the special symbol lottery. )doing. Further, the specific identification symbol 70 does not execute the light emission effect or the like, and is not affected by the light emission effect or the like.

[Comparison table of light emission production]
58 to 60 are comparison tables of various light emission effects described in the above embodiments. As shown in FIGS. 58 to 60, the effect of the notification effect can be synergistically enhanced by the features of the various light emission effects described in the above embodiments.
For example, the reach-established light emission (see FIG. 40 (7)) includes SP development light emission (see FIG. 47 (1)) and SPSP development light emission (see FIG. 48 (3)) in which the background screen that can be executed thereafter can emit light as a whole. Includes horizontal line-shaped light emission in which the width of the light emitting area connecting the left and right decorative symbols is narrower than that of the above).
Further, for example, the reach-established light emission (see FIG. 40 (7)) has the left and right decorative symbols as compared with the chance eye light emission (see FIG. 37) in which the right and middle decorative symbols forming the chance eyes and their surroundings can emit light. Includes lateral line-shaped light emission with a narrow width of the light emitting area connecting the two.
Further, for example, the reach-established light emission (see FIG. 40 (7)) includes the light emission on the above-mentioned line, and the light moves from the bottom to the top only on each decorative pattern, for example, as the Kiran light emission (see FIG. 42). ) Is different from the light emitting position on the decorative pattern.
Further, for example, the reach-established light emission (see FIG. 40 (7)) includes the light emission on the line described above, and the Kiran light emission (see FIG. 43) in which the light spreads from the intermediate decorative pattern to the entire screen is the light emission position and light emission. The range of is different.
Further, for example, the temporarily stopped light emission (see FIG. 33 (4), etc.) is to emit light (weakly) on the temporarily stopped decorative pattern and its surroundings, and is a flashy light emission effect (chance) aiming at a large effect. Compared to eye light emission, cut-in light emission, pseudo continuous light emission, reach-established light emission, SP development light emission, SPSP development light emission, etc.), the scale is smaller and the light emission range is narrower.
Further, for example, in the SP victory emission (see FIG. 47 (5)), the entire screen of the SP reach background emits strong light, while in the SP defeat emission (see FIG. 47 (2)), the entire screen of the SP reach background emits light strongly. It emits weak light. It should be noted that the emission range of the SP defeat emission may be narrower than the emission range of the SP victory emission. The same applies to the relationship between SPSP victory emission and SPSP defeat emission.
Here, various features of the light emitting effect described in the comparison table of the light emitting effect of FIGS. 58 to 60 are examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the light emission of a light emission effect (for example, reach establishment effect, SP development effect, etc.) that is expected to have a high effect is flashy, such as strong light emission, light emission in a wide range, or accompanied by a loud sound effect. It may have features that accompany actions. In addition, for example, the light emission of a light emission effect (for example, temporary stop light emission) that does not expect a high effect is weak, emits light in a narrow range, or is accompanied by a low volume sound effect (no sound effect). Or), or with or without a sober action (or without an action).
It should be noted that the light emission effect is executed by displaying an effect image (light emission image) imitating light emission on the display screen of the image display unit 6 (reach-established light emission, Kiran light emission, etc.) and a light source such as an LED (light emission). There is something that is executed by making a lamp (lamp) emit light (movable accessory light emission, etc.).

(Fifth Embodiment)
Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 61 to 69. The fifth embodiment is a data cable connecting the main control unit 100 and the effect control unit 400 (see FIG. 4) in the gaming machine 1 according to the first to fourth embodiments described above (hereinafter, simply ". When the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 due to a temporary disconnection of the data cable) due to a poor connector connection or the like (FIG. 37). Etc.), etc.) is an embodiment for explaining a control example for limiting the like.

Here, in the first embodiment, in the process of step S724 of FIG. 21, whether or not to execute the same-color chance-eye effect (see FIG. 37, etc.) in which the chance-eye emission is performed as a kind of look-ahead suggestion effect is notified. The configuration to be decided each time just before the start is listed. On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment, in the look-ahead advance notice effect setting process of step S113 of FIG. Based on the pre-determination information of the pending data already stored in the RAM 403, it is possible to set in advance the execution of the look-ahead continuous advance notice effect that executes the same color chance eye effect over a plurality of immediate loss notification effects.

(1st Example of 5th Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, a hold number increase command (see S206 and S212 in FIG. 9 and S111 in FIG. 18) and a notification effect start command (S409 in FIG. 10 and FIG. 18 in FIG. 18) transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400. (See S114 of FIG. 10) and the notification effect stop command (see S412 of FIG. 10 and S116 of FIG. 18), respectively, information on all reserved data stored in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100 (variations shown in FIG. 11 and the like). Information that can identify the pattern) is included. By doing so, all the pending data can be frequently updated on the effect control unit 400 side, so that the reliability of the control can be improved.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 61 to 63, the first embodiment will be described with reference to a case where a look-ahead continuous advance notice effect is executed in which the same color chance eye effect is executed over a plurality of immediate loss notification effects. explain. In FIGS. 61 to 63, for the sake of simplicity of explanation, the second special symbol lottery is not executed in the normal game state (the second special symbol lottery is not held) and only the first special symbol lottery is executed. The case where it is done is illustrated. Further, numbers 1 to 4 are assigned to the four reserved storage areas of the reserved data of the first special symbol lottery in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100, and the four reserved data of the first special symbol lottery in the RAM 403 of the effect control unit 400. The reserved storage areas are numbered 1 to 4, and the reserved data stored in the reserved storage area is indicated by a circle (the four reserved storage areas of the reserved data of the second special symbol lottery in RAM 103 and RAM 403 are not shown). doing).

First, as shown in FIG. 61 (1), while the notification effect is being executed (during fluctuation), the hold data 1 and 2 are stored in the hold storage areas 1 and 2 of the RAM 103 in the first start port 21. When there is a prize and the hold data 3 is newly stored in the hold storage area 3 of the RAM 103 (that is, when the third hold of the first special symbol lottery occurs), the hold number increase command is the main control unit 100. Is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 (see S201 to S206 in FIG. 9). Here, the hold number increase command includes information regarding all the hold storage areas of the RAM 103, and in the case of FIG. 61 (1), the hold number increase command includes the hold storage area 1 of the first special symbol lottery. The reserved data 1 to 3 are stored in each of the to 3, and the reserved data is not stored in the reserved storage area 4 of the first special symbol lottery and the four reserved storage areas of the second special symbol lottery, and the reserved data is not stored. Preliminary determination information (information that can specify a fluctuation pattern) included in each of the reserved data 1 to 3 is included.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (1), when the effect control unit 400 receives the hold number increase command, the effect control unit 400 inputs the data of all the hold storage areas of the RAM 403 with the information regarding the hold storage area included in the hold number increase command. Update. That is, the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 403 are overwritten with the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 103. As a result, as shown in FIG. 61 (1), the reserved image RI3 is displayed (added) on the stage ST3 on the screen of the notification effect. By displaying the reserved image on the stage ST1 on the notification effect screen, it is shown that the reserved data is stored in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 403, and the reserved image is displayed on the stage ST2. Indicates that the reserved data is stored in the reserved storage area 2 of the RAM 403, and the reserved image is displayed on the stage ST3 to indicate that the reserved data is stored in the reserved storage area 3 of the RAM 403. By displaying the reserved image on the stage ST4, it is shown that the reserved data is stored in the reserved storage area 4 of the RAM 403.

Here, in the case of FIG. 61 (1), the effect control unit 400 provides information indicating the execution of the blue chance eye effect to the hold data 1 based on the prior determination information of the hold data 1 to 3 updated in the RAM 403. By adding the information indicating the execution of the red chance eye effect to the hold data 2, the blue chance eye effect is executed by the notification effect that the hold data 1 is digested and executed, and the hold data 2 is digested. It is set in advance that the red chance eye effect is executed in the notification effect that is executed.
More specifically, in the effect control unit 400, the variation pattern (see FIG. 11 and the like) specified by the preliminary determination information of the hold data (that is, hold data 3; “target hold”) added to the RAM 403 this time is numbered. It is any of 1 to 4 (that is, it is a fluctuation pattern with high jackpot reliability in which the notification effect that executes up to the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is performed), and the pending data already stored in the RAM 403 (that is, that is). When all the fluctuation patterns (see FIG. 11 etc.) specified by the prior judgment information of the reserved data 1 and 2) are any of the numbers 7 to 9 (that is, when all the fluctuation patterns are immediately lost fluctuation patterns), a lottery etc. By adding information indicating the execution of the same color chance eye effect to the plurality of reserved data, a look-ahead continuous advance notice effect for executing the same color chance eye effect over a plurality of immediate loss notification effects is set in advance.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (2), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are temporarily stopped in the running notification effect. In FIG. 61 (2), as in FIG. 33 (4), temporary stop light emission of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 is performed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (3), when the end timing of the notification effect being executed (that is, when the stop timing of the special symbol being changed by the display 4 is reached), the effect control unit 100 to the effect control unit 100. A notification effect stop command is transmitted to 400 (see S411 to S413 in FIG. 10). Here, the notification effect stop command includes information about all the hold storage areas of the RAM 103, as in the hold number increase command.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (3), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, the effect storage area is information about the hold storage area included in the notification effect stop command, and the data of all the hold storage areas of the RAM 403 is input. Update. That is, the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 403 are overwritten with the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 103. However, the information indicating the execution of the same color chance eye effect added to the reserved data is added as it is. Further, as shown in FIG. 61 (3), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 to completely stop (determine) the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped. Stop) to end the notification effect, and delete the reserved image (RI0) on the stage ST0.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (4), when the start timing of the next notification effect is reached (that is, the specified time (0.5 seconds) during which the special symbol is stopped on the display 4 has elapsed and the fluctuation starts. (When the timing comes), the reserved data 1 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, the reserved data 2 and 3 are shifted to the reserved storage areas 1 and 2, respectively, and the main control unit 100 starts the notification effect to the effect control unit 400. A command is transmitted (see S402-S410 in FIG. 10). Here, the notification effect start command includes information about all the hold storage areas of the RAM 103, as in the hold number increase command.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (4), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the effect storage area is information about the hold storage area included in the notification effect start command, and the data of all the hold storage areas of the RAM 403 is input. Update. That is, the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 403 are overwritten with the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 103. However, the information indicating the execution of the same color chance eye effect added to the reserved data is added as it is. Further, as shown in FIG. 61 (4), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 to start the fluctuation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which are being fixed and stopped. The notification effect (notification effect executed by digesting the hold data 1 to which the information indicating the execution of the blue chance eye effect is added) is started, and the hold image RI on the stage ST is shifted and moved.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (5), in the running notification effect, the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are all temporarily stopped at the blue symbol (see FIG. 27), and the blue chance eye effect is emitted. It is executed and it is announced that the jackpot reliability in the later notification effect is high to some extent (see FIG. 37).

Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (1), when the end timing of the running notification effect is reached (that is, when the stop timing of the special symbol being changed by the display 4 is reached), the effect control unit 100 to the effect control unit 100. A notification effect stop command is transmitted to 400 (see S411 to S413 in FIG. 10).

Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (1), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, the effect storage area is information about the hold storage area included in the notification effect stop command, and the data of all the hold storage areas of the RAM 403 is input. Update. That is, the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 403 are overwritten with the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 103. However, the information indicating the execution of the same color chance eye effect added to the reserved data is added as it is. Further, as shown in FIG. 62 (1), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 to completely stop (determine) the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped. Stop) to end the notification effect, and delete the reserved image (RI1) on the stage ST0.

Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (2), when the start timing of the next notification effect is reached (that is, the specified time (0.5 seconds) during which the special symbol is stopped on the display 4 has elapsed and the fluctuation starts. (When the timing comes), the hold data 2 in the hold storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, the hold data 3 shifts to the hold storage area 1, and a notification effect start command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400. (See S402 to S410 in FIG. 10).

Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (2), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the effect storage area is information about the hold storage area included in the notification effect start command, and the data of all the hold storage areas of the RAM 403 is input. Update. That is, the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 403 are overwritten with the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 103. Further, as shown in FIG. 62 (2), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 to start the fluctuation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which are being fixed and stopped. The notification effect (notification effect executed by digesting the hold data 2 to which the information indicating the execution of the red chance eye effect is added) is started, and the hold image RI on the stage ST is shifted and moved.

Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (3), in the running notification effect, the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are temporarily stopped at the red symbols (see FIG. 27), and the red chance eye effect is emitted. It is announced that the jackpot reliability in the later notification effect is very high (see FIG. 37).

Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (4), when the end timing of the notification effect being executed (that is, when the stop timing of the special symbol being changed by the display 4 is reached), the effect control unit 100 to the effect control unit 100. A notification effect stop command is transmitted to 400 (see S411 to S413 in FIG. 10).

Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (4), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, the effect storage area is information about the hold storage area included in the notification effect stop command, and the data of all the hold storage areas of the RAM 403 is input. Update. That is, the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 403 are overwritten with the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 103. Further, as shown in FIG. 62 (4), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 to completely stop (determine) the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped. Stop) to end the notification effect, and delete the reserved image (RI2) on the stage ST0.

Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (5), when the start timing of the next notification effect is reached (that is, the specified time (0.5 seconds) during which the special symbol is stopped on the display 4 has elapsed and the fluctuation starts. (When the timing comes), the hold data 3 in the hold storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, and the notification effect start command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (see S402 to S410 in FIG. 10).

Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (5), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the effect storage area is information about the hold storage area included in the notification effect start command, and the data of all the hold storage areas of the RAM 403 is input. Update. That is, the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 403 are overwritten with the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 103. Further, as shown in FIG. 62 (5), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 to start the fluctuation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which are being fixed and stopped. The notification effect (notification effect executed by digesting the hold data 3 of the target hold) is started, and the hold image RI on the stage ST is shifted and moved.

In the above, the case where the effect control unit 400 normally receives all the commands transmitted from the main control unit 100 has been described. In the following, referring to FIG. 63, the data cable connecting the main control unit 100 and the effect control unit 400 (see FIG. 4) is temporarily disconnected due to a poor connector connection or the like, and is transmitted from the main control unit 100. A control example will be described when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive a part of the command. Since the contents of (1) to (5) in FIG. 61 are the same, the description thereof will be omitted.

Following FIG. 61 (5), as shown in FIG. 63 (1), as in FIG. 62 (1), when the end timing of the running notification effect is reached, the main control unit 100 informs the effect control unit 400. A stop command is sent. However, in FIG. 63 (1), the data cable is temporarily disconnected, and the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 63 (1), the effect control unit 400 cannot update the data in the hold storage area of the RAM 403 with the information regarding the hold storage area included in the notification effect stop command, and is provisional. It is also not possible to completely stop (fixed stop) the stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 to end the notification effect (that is, the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol is continued).

Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (2), similarly to FIG. 62 (2), at the start timing of the next notification effect, the reserved data 2 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested and the reserved data 3 is reserved. Along with shifting to the storage area 1, a notification effect start command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400. However, in FIG. 63 (2), the data cable is temporarily disconnected, and the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect start command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 63 (2), the effect control unit 400 cannot update the data in the hold storage area of the RAM 403 with the information about the hold storage area included in the notification effect start command, and the decoration It is also not possible to start the variation of the symbols DI1 to DI3 to start the notification effect (that is, the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol is continued). In this way, the hold data 2 of the RAM 103 is digested on the main control unit 100 side, and the variable display of the special symbol is started on the display unit 4, while the hold data 2 of the RAM 403 is not digested on the effect control unit 400 side. The next notification effect will not start.

Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (3), the red chance eye effect is not executed even at the timing when the red chance eye effect is executed in FIG. 62 (3), and the decorative pattern is not started without the next notification effect being started. The temporary stop state of is continued. As described above, as shown in FIG. 63 (3), the hold data 2 in which the execution of the red chance eye effect is set remains in the hold storage area 1 of the RAM 403 without being digested, so that the effect control unit 400 has the effect control unit 400. , Red chance eyes It will limit the red chance eyes production that emits light.

Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (4), similarly to FIG. 62 (4), when the stop timing of the special symbol that is changing on the display 4 comes, the main control unit 100 stops the notification effect to the effect control unit 400. The command is sent. Here, it is assumed that the temporary disconnection of the data cable has been resolved.

Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (4), similarly to FIG. 62 (4), the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command and uses the information regarding the reserved storage area included in the notification effect stop command. Update the data in all reserved storage areas of RAM 403. Further, as shown in FIG. 63 (4), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 to completely stop (determine) the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped. Stop) to end the notification effect and update the reserved image RI to a normal display. The update display of the reserved image may be executed instantaneously (that is, it may be switched in an instant), or it is executed with an animation display in which the reserved image RI is shifted and digested. You may.

Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (5), similarly to FIG. 62 (5), at the start timing of the next notification effect, the reserved data 3 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested and the main control is performed. A notification effect start command is transmitted from unit 100 to the effect control unit 400.

Next, as shown in FIG. 63 (5), similarly to FIG. 62 (5), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the RAM 403 is information about the reserved storage area included in the notification effect start command. Update the data in all reserved storage areas of. Further, as shown in FIG. 63 (5), similarly to FIG. 62 (5), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 to instruct the image / sound control unit 500 to stop the decorative symbol. The fluctuation of DI1 to DI3 is started to start the notification effect (notification effect executed by digesting the hold data 3 of the target hold), and the hold image RI on the stage ST is shifted and moved.

As described above, in the first embodiment of the fifth actual machine embodiment, the main control is performed for the hold number increase command, the notification effect start command, and the notification effect stop command transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400, respectively. In a configuration in which information on all reserved data stored in the RAM 103 of the unit 100 is included (see FIGS. 61 and 62), the command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 by temporarily disconnecting the data cable. If the effect control unit 400 cannot receive a part of the effect, control may be performed to limit the execution of the same color chance eye effect including the chance eye emission (see FIG. 63).
Even if the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command in FIG. 63 (1), the same color chance eye including light emission, etc., which is earlier in the execution timing than the reception timing of the notification effect stop command. The effect is executed (see FIG. 61 (5)). Similarly, since the execution timing of various light emission effects (see FIGS. 58 to 60) such as reach establishment light emission and Kiran light emission is earlier than the reception timing of the notification effect stop command, the effect control unit 400 stops the notification effect. Even if the command cannot be received, these light emission effects are executed.

Here, in the above-mentioned (1) and (2) of FIG. 63, the case where the effect control unit 400 cannot receive only the notification effect start command due to the temporary disconnection of the data cable will be described. In this case, in FIG. 63 (1), similarly to FIG. 62 (1), the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, updates the data in the reserved storage area of the RAM 403, and causes the image / sound control unit 500 to update the data. The decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped by the instruction are completely stopped (fixed stop) to end the notification effect. On the other hand, in FIG. 63 (2), since the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect start command, the data in the hold storage area of the RAM 403 cannot be updated, and the next notification effect cannot be started. Until the notification effect stop command is received in 63 (4), the fixed stop state of the decorative symbol is maintained, and the red chance eye effect is not executed.

Further, in (1) and (2) of FIG. 63 described above, a case where the effect control unit 400 cannot receive only the notification effect stop command due to a temporary disconnection of the data cable will be described. In this case, in FIG. 63 (1), since the effect control unit 400 does not receive the notification effect stop command, the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped may be completely stopped (fixed stop) to end the notification effect. Can not. On the other hand, in FIG. 63 (2), the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, updates the data in the hold storage area of the RAM 403, and digests the hold data 2 in which the red chance eye effect is set. At the same time, the next notification effect will be started, so the red chance eye effect will be executed as planned.

(Second Example of Fifth Embodiment)
In the second embodiment, with respect to the first embodiment described above, the main control unit is used for the notification effect start command (see S409 in FIG. 10 and S114 in FIG. 18) transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400. The point that the information of the reserved data stored in the RAM 103 of 100 is not included, and when the effect control unit 400 that has received the notification effect stop command from the main control unit 100 subsequently receives the notification effect start command ( The difference is that the hold data in RAM 403 is updated (considering the digestion of hold data).

Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 64 to 66, taking as an example a case where the same look-ahead continuous advance notice effect as in the first embodiment is executed. Further, also in FIGS. 64 to 66, as in the first embodiment, the second special symbol lottery is not executed in the normal gaming state (the second special symbol lottery is not held), and only the first special symbol lottery is performed. The case where it is executed is illustrated.

First, as shown in FIG. 64 (1), when the reserved data 3 is newly stored in the reserved storage area 3 of the RAM 103 as in FIG. 61 (1), a command for increasing the number of reserved data is produced from the main control unit 100. It is transmitted to the control unit 400, the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 403 are overwritten with the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 103, and the reserved image RI3 is displayed (added) on the stage ST3. Further, as in FIG. 61 (1), the blue chance eye effect is executed by the notification effect executed by digesting the reserved data 1, and the red chance eye effect is executed by the notification effect executed by digesting the reserved data 2. It is preset to be executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 64 (2), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are temporarily stopped in the running notification effect as in FIG. 61 (2).

Next, as shown in FIG. 64 (3), similarly to FIG. 61 (3), when the end timing of the running notification effect is reached (that is, when the stop timing of the special symbol being changed by the display 4 is reached). , The notification effect stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (see S411 to S413 in FIG. 10). Here, the notification effect stop command includes information about all the hold storage areas of the RAM 103, as in the hold number increase command. Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (3), similarly to FIG. 61 (3), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 during temporary stop are completely stopped (fixed stop), the notification effect is completed, and the notification effect is completed, and the stage ST0 is displayed. The reserved image (RI0) is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 64 (4), similarly to FIG. 61 (4), when the start timing of the next notification effect is reached (that is, the special symbol is stopped on the display 4) for a specified time (0. When the fluctuation start timing is reached after 5 seconds), the reserved data 1 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, the reserved data 2 and 3 are shifted to the reserved storage areas 1 and 2, respectively, and the main control unit 100 Sends a notification effect start command to the effect control unit 400 (see S402 to S410 in FIG. 10). Here, in the second embodiment, the notification effect start command does not include information regarding the reserved storage area of the RAM 103.

Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (4), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the effect control unit 400 uses the information regarding the reserved storage area included in the notification effect stop command received at the timing of FIG. 64 (3). Then, after considering the digestion of the reserved data (that is, the same as the data content of the reserved storage area of the RAM 103), the data of all the reserved storage areas of the RAM 403 is updated. However, the information indicating the execution of the same color chance eye effect added to the reserved data is added as it is. Further, as shown in FIG. 64 (4), similarly to FIG. 61 (4), the information indicating the execution of the notification effect (the execution of the blue chance eye effect is added by starting the fluctuation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 during the fixed stop is added. The notification effect) in which the reserved data 1 is digested and executed is started, and the reserved image RI on the stage ST shifts.

Next, as shown in FIG. 64 (5), similarly to FIG. 61 (5), the blue chance eye effect is executed, and it is foretold that the jackpot reliability in the subsequent notification effect is somewhat high. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (1), similarly to FIG. 62 (1), when the end timing of the running notification effect is reached (that is, when the stop timing of the special symbol being changed by the display 4 is reached). , The notification effect stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (see S411 to S413 in FIG. 10). Further, as shown in FIG. 65 (1), similarly to FIG. 62 (1), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped are completely stopped (fixed stop), the notification effect is completed, and the notification effect is completed, and the stage ST0 is displayed. The reserved image (RI0) is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (2), similarly to FIG. 62 (2), when the start timing of the next notification effect is reached (that is, the special symbol is stopped on the display 4 for a specified time (0. When the fluctuation start timing is reached after 5 seconds), the reserved data 2 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, the reserved data 3 shifts to the reserved storage area 1, and the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400. A notification effect start command is transmitted to (see S402 to S410 in FIG. 10).

Further, as shown in FIG. 65 (2), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the effect control unit 400 uses the information regarding the reserved storage area included in the notification effect stop command received at the timing of FIG. 65 (1). Then, after considering the digestion of the reserved data (that is, the same as the data content of the reserved storage area of the RAM 103), the data of all the reserved storage areas of the RAM 403 is updated. Further, as shown in FIG. 65 (2), the hold data 2 to which the information indicating the execution of the notification effect (red chance eye effect is executed) is digested by starting the fluctuation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 during the fixed stop. As the execution notification effect) starts, the reserved image RI on the stage ST shifts.

Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (3), similarly to FIG. 62 (3), the red chance eye effect is executed, and it is foretold that the jackpot reliability in the subsequent notification effect is very high.

Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (4), similarly to FIG. 62 (4), when the end timing of the running notification effect is reached (that is, when the stop timing of the special symbol being changed by the display 4 is reached). , The notification effect stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (see S411 to S413 in FIG. 10). Further, as shown in FIG. 65 (4), similarly to FIG. 62 (4), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped are completely stopped (fixed stop), the notification effect is completed, and the notification effect is completed, and the stage ST0 is displayed. The reserved image (RI0) is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (5), similarly to FIG. 62 (5), when the start timing of the next notification effect is reached (that is, the special symbol is stopped on the display 4 for a specified time (0. When the fluctuation start timing is reached after 5 seconds), the hold data 3 in the hold storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, and the notification effect start command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (FIG. 10 S402 to S410).

Further, as shown in FIG. 65 (5), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the effect control unit 400 uses the information regarding the reserved storage area included in the notification effect stop command received at the timing of FIG. 65 (4). Then, after considering the digestion of the reserved data (that is, the same as the data content of the reserved storage area of the RAM 103), the data of all the reserved storage areas of the RAM 403 is updated. Further, as shown in FIG. 65 (5), the change of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 during the fixed stop is started and the notification effect (notification effect executed by digesting the pending data 3 of the target hold) is started. , The reserved image RI on the stage ST shifts.

In the above, the case where the effect control unit 400 normally receives all the commands transmitted from the main control unit 100 has been described. In the following, referring to FIG. 66, the data cable connecting the main control unit 100 and the effect control unit 400 (see FIG. 4) is temporarily disconnected due to a poor connector connection or the like, and is transmitted from the main control unit 100. A control example will be described when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive a part of the command. Since the contents of (1) to (5) in FIG. 64 are the same, the description thereof will be omitted.

Following FIG. 64 (5), as shown in FIG. 66 (1), as in FIG. 65 (1), when the end timing of the running notification effect is reached, the main control unit 100 informs the effect control unit 400. A stop command is sent. However, in FIG. 66 (1), the data cable is temporarily disconnected, and the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 66 (1), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped do not completely stop (fixed stop) and the notification effect does not end (that is, the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol continues. ).

Next, as shown in FIG. 66 (2), similarly to FIG. 65 (2), at the start timing of the next notification effect, the reserved data 2 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested and the reserved data 3 is reserved. Along with shifting to the storage area 1, a notification effect start command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400. As shown in FIG. 66 (2), the effect control unit 400 that has received the notification effect start command starts the variation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 to start the notification effect.
Here, since the data cable is temporarily disconnected at the timing of FIG. 66 (1) and the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command, the effect control unit 400 is different from FIG. 65 (2). Unlike, it is not possible to update the data of all the reserved storage areas of the RAM 403 (so as to be the same as the data contents of the reserved storage area of the RAM 103) by using the information about the reserved storage area included in the notification effect stop command. Further, for this reason, as shown in FIG. 66 (2), the reserved image RI on the stage ST also does not shift.

Next, as shown in FIG. 66 (3), the red chance eye effect is not executed even at the timing when the red chance eye effect is executed in FIG. 65 (3), and the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are temporarily stopped. As described above, as shown in FIG. 66 (3), the hold data 2 in which the execution of the red chance eye effect is set remains in the hold storage area 1 of the RAM 403 without being digested, so that the effect control unit 400 has the effect control unit 400. , Red chance eyes It will limit the red chance eyes production that emits light.

Next, as shown in FIG. 66 (4), at the end timing of the running notification effect (that is, at the stop timing of the special symbol that is changing on the display 4), as in FIG. 65 (4). A notification effect stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400, the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, and the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped are completely stopped (fixed stop). When the notification effect is completed, the reserved image RI is updated to the normal display. The update display of the reserved image may be executed instantaneously (that is, it may be switched in an instant), or it is executed with an animation display in which the reserved image RI is shifted and digested. You may.

Next, as shown in FIG. 66 (5), similarly to FIG. 65 (5), when the start timing of the next notification effect is reached (that is, the special symbol is stopped on the display 4 for a specified time (0. When the fluctuation start timing is reached after 5 seconds), the hold data 3 in the hold storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, and the notification effect start command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (FIG. 10 S402 to S410).

Further, as shown in FIG. 66 (5), similarly to FIG. 65 (5), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command at the timing of FIG. 66 (4). Update all reserved storage area data in RAM 403 with information about the reserved storage area included, taking into account the digestion of the reserved storage area (that is, to be the same as the data content of the reserved storage area in RAM 103). do. Further, as shown in FIG. 66 (5), similarly to FIG. 65 (5), the variation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 during the fixed stop is started and the notification effect (the pending data 3 of the target hold is digested and executed). As the notification effect) starts, the reserved image RI on the stage ST shifts.

As described above, in the second embodiment of the fifth actual machine embodiment, the hold number increase command and the notification effect stop command transmitted from the in-control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 are stored in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100, respectively. In a configuration that includes information on all pending data (see FIGS. 64 and 65), a part of the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 due to a temporary disconnection of the data cable is part of the effect control unit. If the 400 cannot be received, control may be performed to limit the execution of the same color chance eye effect including the chance eye emission (see FIG. 66).
Even if the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command in FIG. 66 (1), the same color chance eye including light emission, etc., which is earlier in the execution timing than the reception timing of the notification effect stop command. The effect is executed (see FIG. 64 (5)). Similarly, since the execution timing of various light emission effects (see FIGS. 58 to 60) such as reach establishment light emission and Kiran light emission is earlier than the reception timing of the notification effect stop command, the effect control unit 400 stops the notification effect. Even if the command cannot be received, these light emission effects are executed.

Here, the case where the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the command (notification effect start command) will be described even in FIG. 66 (2) described above due to the temporary disconnection of the data cable. In this case, similarly, in FIG. 66 (2), the effect control unit 400 cannot update the data in the reserved storage area of the RAM 403. Further, in FIG. 66 (2), the next notification effect is not started, and in FIG. 66 (4), the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol is maintained until the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, and the red chance eye effect is produced. Will not be executed.

Further, while the effect control unit 400 could receive the notification effect stop command in FIG. 66 (1), the effect control unit 400 could receive the notification effect start command in FIG. 66 (2) due to a temporary disconnection of the data cable. The case where it did not exist will be described. In this case, in FIG. 66 (2), since the effect control unit 400 has not received the notification effect start command, the data in the hold storage area of the RAM 403 cannot be updated, and the next notification effect is started. Can not. Therefore, in FIG. 66 (4), the decorative symbol is maintained in the fixed stop state until the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, and the red chance eye effect is not executed.

(Third Example of the Fifth Embodiment)
In the third embodiment, the information on the reserved data stored in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100 is given to the notification effect stop command transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 with respect to the first embodiment described above. Is not included.

Hereinafter, the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 67 to 69, taking as an example a case where the same look-ahead continuous advance notice effect as in the first embodiment is executed. Further, also in FIGS. 67 to 69, as in the first embodiment, the second special symbol lottery is not executed in the normal gaming state (the second special symbol lottery is not held), and only the first special symbol lottery is performed. The case where it is executed is illustrated.

First, as shown in FIG. 67 (1), when the reserved data 3 is newly stored in the reserved storage area 3 of the RAM 103 as in FIG. 61 (1), a command for increasing the number of reserved data is produced from the main control unit 100. It is transmitted to the control unit 400, the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 403 are overwritten with the contents of the reserved data of the RAM 103, and the reserved image RI3 is displayed (added) on the stage ST3. Further, as in FIG. 61 (1), the blue chance eye effect is executed by the notification effect executed by digesting the reserved data 1, and the red chance eye effect is executed by the notification effect executed by digesting the reserved data 2. It is preset to be executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 67 (2), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are temporarily stopped in the running notification effect as in FIG. 61 (2).

Next, as shown in FIG. 67 (3), similarly to FIG. 61 (3), when the end timing of the running notification effect is reached (that is, when the stop timing of the special symbol being changed by the display 4 is reached). , The notification effect stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (see S411 to S413 in FIG. 10). Here, in the third embodiment, the notification effect stop command does not include information regarding the reserved storage area of the RAM 103. Further, as shown in FIG. 67 (3), similarly to FIG. 61 (3), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped are completely stopped (fixed stop), the notification effect is completed, and the notification effect is completed, and the stage ST0 is displayed. The reserved image (RI0) is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 67 (4), similarly to FIG. 61 (4), when the start timing of the next notification effect is reached (that is, the special symbol is stopped on the display 4) for a specified time (0. When the fluctuation start timing is reached after 5 seconds), the reserved data 1 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, the reserved data 2 and 3 are shifted to the reserved storage areas 1 and 2, respectively, and the main control unit 100 Sends a notification effect start command to the effect control unit 400 (see S402 to S410 in FIG. 10). Here, the notification effect start command includes information about all the hold storage areas of the RAM 103, as in the hold number increase command.

Further, as shown in FIG. 67 (4), similarly to FIG. 61 (4), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the RAM 403 contains information about the reserved storage area included in the notification effect start command. Update the data in all reserved storage areas. However, the information indicating the execution of the same color chance eye effect added to the reserved data is added as it is. Further, as shown in FIG. 67 (4), similarly to FIG. 61 (4), information indicating the execution of the notification effect (the execution of the blue chance eye effect is added by starting the fluctuation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 during the confirmation stop. The notification effect) in which the reserved data 1 is digested and executed is started, and the reserved image RI on the stage ST is shifted and moved.

Next, as shown in FIG. 67 (5), similarly to FIG. 61 (5), the blue chance eye effect is executed, and it is foretold that the jackpot reliability in the subsequent notification effect is somewhat high. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 68 (1), at the end timing of the running notification effect (that is, at the stop timing of the special symbol that is changing on the display 4), as in FIG. 62 (1). , The notification effect stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (see S411 to S413 in FIG. 10). Further, as shown in FIG. 67 (1), similarly to FIG. 62 (1), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped are completely stopped (fixed stop), the notification effect is completed, and the notification effect is completed, and the stage ST0 is displayed. The reserved image (RI0) is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 68 (2), similarly to FIG. 62 (2), when the start timing of the next notification effect is reached (that is, the special symbol is stopped on the display 4 for a specified time (0. When the fluctuation start timing is reached after 5 seconds), the reserved data 2 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, the reserved data 3 shifts to the reserved storage area 1, and the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400. A notification effect start command is transmitted to (see S402 to S410 in FIG. 10).

Further, as shown in FIG. 68 (2), similarly to FIG. 62 (2), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the RAM 403 contains information about the reserved storage area included in the notification effect start command. Update the data in all reserved storage areas. Further, as shown in FIG. 68 (2), similarly to FIG. 62 (2), information indicating the execution of the notification effect (red chance eye effect) is added by starting the fluctuation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 during the fixed stop. The notification effect) in which the reserved data 2 is digested and executed is started, and the reserved image RI on the stage ST is shifted and moved.

Next, as shown in FIG. 68 (3), similarly to FIG. 62 (3), the red chance eye effect is executed, and it is foretold that the jackpot reliability in the subsequent notification effect is very high.

Next, as shown in FIG. 68 (4), at the end timing of the running notification effect (that is, at the stop timing of the special symbol that is changing on the display 4), as in FIG. 62 (4). , The notification effect stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (see S411 to S413 in FIG. 10). Further, as shown in FIG. 68 (4), similarly to FIG. 62 (4), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 during temporary stop are completely stopped (fixed stop), the notification effect is completed, and the notification effect is completed, and the stage ST0 is displayed. The reserved image (RI0) is deleted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 68 (5), similarly to FIG. 62 (5), when the start timing of the next notification effect is reached (that is, the special symbol is stopped on the display 4 for a specified time (0. When the fluctuation start timing is reached after 5 seconds), the hold data 3 in the hold storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, and the notification effect start command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (FIG. 10 S402 to S410).

Further, as shown in FIG. 68 (5), similarly to FIG. 62 (5), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the RAM 403 contains information about the reserved storage area included in the notification effect start command. Update the data in all reserved storage areas. Further, as shown in FIG. 68 (5), similarly to FIG. 62 (5), the variation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 during the fixed stop is started and the notification effect (the pending data 3 of the target hold is digested and executed). The notification effect to be performed) is started, and the reserved image RI on the stage ST is shifted and moved.

In the above, the case where the effect control unit 400 normally receives all the commands transmitted from the main control unit 100 has been described. In the following, referring to FIG. 69, the data cable connecting the main control unit 100 and the effect control unit 400 (see FIG. 4) is temporarily disconnected due to a poor connector connection or the like, and is transmitted from the main control unit 100. A control example will be described when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive a part of the command. Since the contents of FIGS. 67 (1) to (5) described above are the same, the description thereof will be omitted.

Following FIG. 67 (5), as shown in FIG. 69 (1), as in FIG. 68 (1), when the end timing of the running notification effect is reached, the main control unit 100 informs the effect control unit 400. A stop command is transmitted, and the effect control unit 400 completely stops (determines and stops) the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are temporarily stopped to end the notification effect.

Next, as shown in FIG. 69 (2), similarly to FIG. 68 (2), at the start timing of the next notification effect, the reserved data 2 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested and the reserved data 3 is reserved. Along with shifting to the storage area 1, a notification effect start command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400. However, in FIG. 69 (2), the data cable is temporarily disconnected, and the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect start command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 69 (2), the effect control unit 400 cannot update the data in the hold storage area of the RAM 403 with the information about the hold storage area included in the notification effect start command, and the decoration It is also not possible to start the variation of the symbols DI1 to DI3 to start the notification effect (that is, the fixed stop state of the decorative symbol is continued). Further, for this reason, as shown in FIG. 69 (2), the reserved image RI on the stage ST also does not shift.

Next, as shown in FIG. 69 (3), the red chance eye effect is not executed even at the timing when the red chance eye effect is executed in FIG. 68 (3), and the fixed stop state of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 continues. Will be done. As described above, as shown in FIG. 69 (3), the hold data 2 in which the execution of the red chance eye effect is set remains in the hold storage area 1 of the RAM 403 without being digested, so that the effect control unit 400 has the effect control unit 400. , Red chance eyes It will limit the red chance eyes production that emits light.

Next, as shown in FIG. 69 (4), as in FIG. 68 (4), when the end timing of the running notification effect is reached (that is, when the stop timing of the special symbol being changed by the display 4 is reached). , The notification effect stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400. At this time, the decorative design has already been suspended.

Next, as shown in FIG. 69 (5), similarly to FIG. 68 (5), when the start timing of the next notification effect is reached (that is, the special symbol is stopped on the display 4 for a specified time (0. When the fluctuation start timing is reached after 5 seconds), the hold data 3 in the hold storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, and the notification effect start command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (FIG. 10 S402 to S410).

Further, as shown in FIG. 69 (5), similarly to FIG. 68 (5), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the RAM 403 contains information about the reserved storage area included in the notification effect start command. Update the data in all reserved storage areas. Further, as shown in FIG. 69 (5), similarly to FIG. 68 (5), the variation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 during the fixed stop is started and the notification effect (the pending data 3 of the target hold is digested and executed). The notification effect) is started, and the reserved image RI on the stage ST is updated to the normal display. The update display of the reserved image may be executed instantaneously (that is, it may be switched in an instant), or it is executed with an animation display in which the reserved image RI is shifted and digested. You may.

As described above, in the third embodiment of the fifth actual machine embodiment, the hold number increase command and the notification effect start command transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 are stored in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100, respectively. In a configuration that includes information on all pending data (see FIGS. 67 and 68), a part of the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 due to a temporary disconnection of the data cable is part of the effect control unit. If the 400 cannot be received, control may be performed to limit the execution of the same color chance eye effect including the chance eye emission (see FIG. 69).

Here, a case will be described in which the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the command (notification effect stop command) even in FIG. 69 (1) described above due to the temporary disconnection of the data cable. In this case, in FIG. 69 (1), the decorative symbol is not fixedly stopped and the temporary stop state is continued, while in FIG. 69 (2), the effect control unit 400 similarly updates the data in the reserved storage area of the RAM 403. Can not do it. Further, in FIG. 69 (2), the next notification effect is not started, and in FIG. 69 (4), the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol is maintained until the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, and the red chance eye effect is produced. Will not be executed.

Further, in FIG. 69 (1), the effect control unit 400 could not receive the notification effect stop command due to the temporary disconnection of the data cable, while in FIG. 69 (2), the effect control unit 400 received the notification effect start command. I will explain the case when it is possible. In this case, in FIG. 69 (2), the effect control unit 400 can receive the notification effect start command to update the data in the hold storage area of the RAM 403, and can start the next notification effect. From this, the red chance eye effect is executed at the timing of FIG. 66 (3).

(Sixth Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 70 to 72. The sixth embodiment is a data cable connecting the main control unit 100 and the effect control unit 400 (see FIG. 4) in the gaming machine 1 according to the first to fourth embodiments described above (hereinafter, simply ". The decorative design is temporarily stopped when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 due to a temporary disconnection of the data cable) due to a poor connector connection or the like. It is an embodiment for explaining the change of the time of fine movement.

Below, with reference to FIGS. 70 to 72, after the reach is established, a notification effect (reach loss and notification effect per reach) for notifying whether or not a big hit is performed without executing a development effect such as an SP reach effect is provided. Let's take an example. FIG. 70 (1) is a time chart for the notification effect of the reach loss of the variation pattern number 5, and FIG. 70 (2) is a time chart for the notification effect per reach of the variation pattern number 6 (FIG. 11 and the like). reference).

First, as shown in FIG. 70 (1), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command from the main control unit 100 at t1 (see S409 in FIG. 10 and S114 in FIG. 18), the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command. Instruct 500 to start the variation of the decorative pattern and start the notification effect of reach loss (see FIG. 39 (2)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 70 (1), the image / sound control unit 500 temporarily stops the left decorative symbol at t2 based on the schedule of the notification effect (see FIG. 40 (5)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 70 (1), the image / sound control unit 500 temporarily stops the right decorative symbol with the same symbol as the left decorative symbol at t3 based on the schedule of the notification effect to establish reach. Reach is established and light emission is performed (see FIG. 40 (7)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 70 (1), the image / sound control unit 500 temporarily stops the intermediate decorative symbol with a symbol that does not become a big hit at t4 based on the schedule of the notification effect to suggest a loss (FIG. FIG. 41 (3)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 70 (1), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command from the main control unit 100 at t5 (see S412 in FIG. 10 and S116 in FIG. 18), the image / acoustic control is performed. Instructing the unit 500 to completely stop and display (fixed stop display) all the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped to notify the loss and end the notification effect (see FIG. 41 (4)).

Here, since the period of t2 to t5 in FIG. 70 (1) is a temporary stop state in which one or more of the decorative symbols in the left and right are slightly moving, it can be said that the decorative symbol is in a fine movement state (temporary stop state; rocking state). ) Can be considered. Then, in FIG. 70 (1), the period (time) of the fine movement state of the decorative symbol from t3 when the reach establishment light emission is executed (started) to t5 when the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped is set as the first symbol fine movement time (first). It may be called the symbol swing time).

Next, the notification effect per reach will be described with reference to FIG. 70 (2).

As shown in FIG. 70 (2), t1 to t3 are the same as the reach loss notification effect described with reference to FIG. 70 (1) described above.

Next, as shown in FIG. 70 (2), the image / sound control unit 500 temporarily stops the intermediate decorative symbol with a symbol that becomes a jackpot at t4 based on the schedule of the notification effect, and suggests a jackpot ( See FIG. 41 (5).

Next, as shown in FIG. 70 (2), the image / sound control unit 500 executes the Kiran light emission at t4-1 based on the schedule of the notification effect (see FIG. 41 (6)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 70 (2), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command from the main control unit 100 at t5 (see S412 in FIG. 10 and S116 in FIG. 18), the image / acoustic control is performed. Instructing the unit 500 to completely stop and display (fixed stop display) all the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped to notify the jackpot and end the notification effect (see FIG. 41 (7)).

Here, as in FIG. 70 (1), during the period from t2 to t5 in FIG. 70 (2), since one or more of the decorative symbols in the left and right are in a temporary stop state, the decorative symbol is in a fine movement state ( It can be considered as a period of a temporary stop state (which can be said to be a rocking state). Then, in FIG. 70 (2), the period (time) of the fine movement state of the decorative symbol from t4-1 in which the Kiran light emission is executed (started) to t5 in which the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped is set as the second symbol fine movement time (second). 2 It may be called the symbol swing time).

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 70 (1) and (2) above, in the notification effect of notifying whether or not a jackpot is a big hit without executing a development effect such as an SP reach effect after the reach is established. , The first symbol fine movement time is longer than the second symbol fine movement time.

In the above, the case where the effect control unit 400 normally receives all the commands transmitted from the main control unit 100 has been described. Hereinafter, a control example will be described when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive a part of the commands transmitted from the main control unit 100 due to the temporary disconnection of the data cable with reference to FIG. 71.

FIG. 71 (1) is a time chart for the notification effect of the reach loss of the variation pattern number 5, and is a command transmitted from the main control unit 100 when the data cable is temporarily disconnected in the notification effect of FIG. 70 (1). This is an example of a time chart when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive a part of the above. Further, FIG. 71 (2) is a time chart for the notification effect per reach of the variation pattern number 6, and in the notification effect of FIG. 70 (2), the data cable is temporarily disconnected and transmitted from the main control unit 100. This is an example of a time chart when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive a part of the command to be executed.

As shown in FIG. 71 (1), t1 to t4 are the same as the reach loss notification effect described with reference to FIG. 70 (1) described above.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71 (1), the notification effect stop command (see S412 in FIG. 10 and S116 in FIG. 18) transmitted from the main control unit 100 after the data cable is temporarily disconnected is produced in t5. When the control unit 400 cannot receive the effect, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 at t5 to display the decorative symbol temporarily stopped as a definite stop display to notify the loss and end the notification effect. It will not be possible to continue the temporary stop state of the decorative design.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71 (1), at the timing t6 when the next notification effect (loss notification effect) is started, the effect control unit 400 issues a notification effect start command (FIG. (See S409 of 10 and S114 of FIG. 18), the effect control unit 400 can instruct the image / sound control unit 500 at t6 to start the variation of the decorative symbol and start the notification effect. Instead, the temporary stop state of the decorative design will be continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71 (1), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command from the main control unit 100 after the temporary disconnection of the data cable is resolved at t7 (FIG. 10). (See S412 in S412 and S116 in FIG. 18), the image / sound control unit 500 is instructed to display the decorative symbol whose temporary stop has been continued as a definite stop display to notify the loss and end the notification effect.

Here, as shown in FIG. 71 (1), when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command and the notification effect start command, the first symbol fine movement time shown in FIG. 70 (1) is as follows. It will be extended to t7 to receive the notification effect stop command of.

Next, using FIG. 71 (2), when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive a part of the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 in the notification effect of FIG. 70 (2) (notification effect per reach). ) Will be described.

As shown in FIG. 71 (2), t1 to t4-1 are the same as the notification effect per reach described with reference to FIG. 70 (2) described above.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71 (2), the notification effect stop command (see S412 in FIG. 10 and S116 in FIG. 18) transmitted from the main control unit 100 after the data cable is temporarily disconnected is produced in t5. When the control unit 400 cannot receive the effect, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image / sound control unit 500 at t5 to display a decorative symbol indicating a jackpot during temporary stop to confirm the stop and display the jackpot to confirm and notify the jackpot. Cannot be terminated, and the temporary stop state of the decorative design will be continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71 (2), at the timing t6 when the jackpot game is started and the jackpot game effect should be started, the effect control unit 400 performs the jackpot game effect due to a temporary disconnection of the data cable. If the opening command to be started (see S414 in FIG. 10 and S120 in FIG. 19) cannot be received, the effect control unit 400 cannot instruct the image / sound control unit 500 at t6 to start the jackpot game effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 72, the notification effect is continued and the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol is continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71 (2), the notification effect is continued during the jackpot game execution period, and the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol is continued (see FIG. 72). When the notification effect start command is received from the main control unit 100 at the end timing t7 (see S409 in FIG. 10 and S114 in FIG. 18), the image / sound control unit 500 is instructed to start the variation of the decorative symbol, and the next Start the notification effect.

Here, as shown in FIG. 71 (2), when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command and the opening command, the second symbol fine movement time shown in FIG. 70 (2) is the next notification. It will be extended to t7 to receive the effect stop command.

As already explained, the jackpot game includes 16 round games, and in each round game, the big prize opening 23 wins 10 game balls capable of firing up to 100 balls per minute or the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. After that, the game is closed and the round game ends. Also, as already described, the jackpot game includes an opening (eg 5 seconds), an interval (2 seconds) and an ending (eg 5 seconds). From this, when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive a part of the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 (see FIG. 71), the second symbol fine movement time is longer than the first symbol fine movement time. It may be longer.

As described above, when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive a part of the command transmitted from the main control unit 100, the reach establishment light emission is executed (started). The magnitude relationship between the period of the state (first symbol fine movement time) and the period of the fine movement state of the decorative symbol (second symbol fine movement time) from t4-1 in which the Kiran emission is executed (started) may be reversed.

In the above description, the notification effect of the “reach loss” and “reach hit” effect patterns has been described as an example (see FIGS. 11, 71, and 72), but the “SP loss” and “SP hit” effect patterns have been described. In the case of the notification effect of, and also in the case of the notification effect of the effect patterns of "SPSP loss" and "SPSP hit" (see FIG. 11), a part of the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 is similarly produced. When the control unit 400 cannot receive, the period of the fine movement state of the decorative symbol (first symbol fine movement time) from the timing (t3) when the reach establishment light emission is executed and the timing when the Kiran light emission is executed (t4). The magnitude relationship of the period of the fine movement state of the decorative symbol (second symbol fine movement time) from -1) may be reversed.

Further, in the above description, the case where the next notification effect of the notification effect of the effect pattern of "reach loss" is loss has been described as an example (see FIGS. 70 (1) and 71 (1)), but the next notification effect is Similarly, even in the case of a hit, if the effect control unit 400 cannot receive a part of the command transmitted from the main control unit 100, the reach establishment light emission is executed from the timing (t3). The magnitude relationship between the period of the fine movement state of the decorative symbol (first symbol fine movement time) and the period of the fine movement state of the decorative symbol (second symbol fine movement time) from the timing (t4-1) when the Kiran emission is executed is reversed. Sometimes.

Further, in the above, only the big hit game in which the round game is executed 16 times can be executed, and the case where this big hit game is performed has been described. However, a jackpot game in which a round game is executed twice, for example, may also be executed. When the jackpot game in which the round game is executed twice is executed in FIG. 71 (2), the jackpot game execution period is significantly shortened, so that the jackpot game in which the round game is executed 16 times is executed. On the other hand, when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive a part of the command transmitted from the main control unit 100, the presence or absence of reversal of the magnitude relationship between the first symbol fine movement time and the second symbol fine movement time changes. Get (that is, it may not reverse).

Further, in FIG. 71 (1), when the effect control unit 400 can receive the notification effect start command at t6, the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command and displays the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped. Since the next notification effect is started after varying, the first symbol fine movement time ends up to t6.

Further, in FIG. 71 (1), when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command at t7, the effect control unit 400 responds to the reception of the next command (notification effect start command). Since the decorative symbol during the temporary stop is changed to start the next notification effect, the first symbol fine movement time ends until the next notification effect start command is received.

Further, in FIG. 71 (2), when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect start command at t7 due to the continuation of the disconnection of the data cable, the effect control unit 400 receives the next command (notification effect stop). Since the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped is fixedly stopped in response to the reception of the command), the second symbol fine movement time ends until the notification effect stop command is received after the jackpot game ends.

Further, in FIG. 71 (2), when the effect control unit 400 can receive the opening command at t6, the effect control unit 400 can instruct the image / sound control unit 500 to execute (start) the jackpot game effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 73 (1), the background image of the jackpot game effect is displayed and the jackpot game effect is executed, and at the same time, the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol (because the notification effect stop command cannot be received at t5). Will continue until t7.

Further, in FIG. 71 (2), when the effect control unit 400 can receive the opening command at t6, the decorative symbol in the temporarily stopped state is erased (hidden) in response to the reception of the opening command. May be good. Further, in the jackpot game effect, the jackpot decorative symbol may be slightly moved and displayed (that is, temporarily stopped and displayed). For example, when the decorative symbol is doublet, the decorative symbol of 3 may be temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, in the jackpot game effect. In the case of such a configuration, in FIG. 71 (2), when the effect control unit 400 can receive the opening command at t6, for example, as shown in FIG. 73 (2), the background of the jackpot game effect. The image is displayed and the jackpot game effect is executed, and the temporary stop display of the jackpot decorative symbol (DI) is continued until t7.

Further, in the above, when the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol is continued because the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command transmitted from the main control unit 100, it is transmitted from the main control unit 100. An example of control for ending the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol and starting the variation of the decorative symbol when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command has been described (see FIG. 71 and the like).
However, as shown in FIG. 74, when the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol is continued because the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command transmitted from the main control unit 100, the main control unit Even if the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command (or the opening command, etc.) transmitted from 100, the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol is not terminated and the decorative symbol is not started to change (FIG. 74 (1). ), T6 to t7 in FIG. 74 (2)), and then the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol is terminated only after the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command transmitted from the main control unit 100. The control may be (fixed stop) (see t7 in FIG. 74 (1) and t8 in FIG. 74 (2)). That is, until the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, the control continues without ending the display of the temporary stop state of the decorative symbol even if another command (notification effect start command, etc.) is received. May be good. Even in the case of such control, as shown in FIG. 74, the magnitude relationship between the first symbol fine movement time and the second symbol fine movement time may be reversed as in the case described with reference to FIG. 71. be.

Further, in the above, as the reason why the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the command transmitted from the main control unit 100, the disconnection due to the connection failure of the connector of the data cable is given as an example. However, the cause is not limited to this, and may be noise or the like, for example.

[Variations, etc.]
The Kiran light emission shown in FIG. 42 or the like corresponds to a gaming state (normal gaming state, probabilistic gaming state, etc.) and an effect mode (a notification effect mode expressed by changing the background image or the like in the same game state). The light emission mode may be different. For example, the probabilistic gaming state may be configured to emit large-scale (or strongly shining) kiran light than the normal gaming state, or conversely, it may be configured to emit small-scale (or weakly shining) kiran light. ..

In addition, during the execution of Kiran light emission, execute various light emission effects (cut-in light emission, SP victory light emission, re-lottery light emission, light emission by movable accessory effect, temporary stop light emission, hold change light emission, etc.) to expect a big hit. Also, the sound associated with these light emission effects (cut-in light emission sound, SP victory light emission sound, re-lottery light emission sound, light emission sound due to movable accessory production, temporary stop light emission sound, hold change light emission sound, etc.) is not output. Is preferable. This makes it possible to prevent important Kiran light emission and Kiran light emission sound from being disturbed.
As described above, it is preferable that the Kiran light emission is not executed in combination with various other light emission effects, while the other various light emission effects can be executed at the same time (combined) when the execution timings overlap. , Mutual emission can be superimposed.

In addition, it is preferable that various effects (cut-in notice effect, SP reach effect, re-lottery effect, movable character effect, hold change effect, etc.) that expect a big hit are not executed during the execution of Kiran light emission. .. This makes it possible to prevent important Kiran light emission and Kiran light emission sound from being disturbed. Although the above-described embodiment shows an example in which the hold change effect is executed in the effect pattern of immediate loss (normal immediate loss, special immediate loss) (see FIG. 38), the hold change effect is also executed in other effect patterns. It is preferable to enable the execution at various timings other than the fixed stop display of the decorative symbol, and exceptionally, the configuration is not executed during the execution of the Kiran light emission.

Further, during the execution of the Kiran light emission, the input operation of the effect button 37 is enabled to enable a predetermined effect (for example, a cut-in notice effect (FIG. 45 (4), etc.), a movable accessory effect (FIG. 55 (1), etc.)). ) Is not set (the input suggestion effect is not executed). Further, during the execution of the Kiran light emission, a predetermined effect that can be executed according to the input operation of the effect button 37 (for example, a cut-in notice effect (see FIG. 45 (4), etc.)) and a movable accessory effect (FIG. 55 (FIG. 55). It is preferable that the configuration does not execute 1))). This can prevent the player from being distracted by the important Kiran light emission.

Further, it is preferable that the Kiran emission is not executed in the state where the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed (see FIG. 47 (2) and the like), and in the state where the decorative pattern is enlarged and displayed (see FIG. 47 (7) and the like). It may be executed in a state where the decorative pattern returns to the normal size without being executed (see FIG. 47 (8) and the like).

Further, in the Kiran light emission, a part of the decorative pattern may emit light, and for example, one of the character part and the number part may emit light.

Further, the action of the character portion of the decorative symbol (see FIG. 47 (6), etc.) may be executed during the execution of the Kiran emission, and the action of the character portion of the decorative symbol immediately before (or immediately after) the execution of the Kiran emission. May be executed to terminate.

Further, it is preferable that the light emitted by Kiran does not cover the reserved image and the stage image thereof (not displayed on the front side) (see FIG. 43). In addition, the light emitted by Kiran does not cover the display of this rotation speed or the display of the remaining rotation speed displayed in the configuration in which the upper limit of the rotation speed (number of executions of the notification effect) such as the probability variation game state is set (the display of the rotation speed or the remaining rotation speed). It is preferable that it is not displayed on the front side). Further, it is preferable that the light emitted by Kiran does not cover (not displayed on the front side) a display prompting the player to launch the game ball on the right side of the game area (for example, a display drawn as "right-handed"). In addition, various other light emission effects (for example, reach establishment light emission, cut-in light emission, SP victory light emission, re-lottery light emission, light emission by movable accessory effect, temporary stop light emission, etc.) are also applied to the above-mentioned images and displays. It is preferable not to cover (not displayed on the front side).

In addition, the decorative symbols of various light emission effects (for example, hold change light emission, Kiran light emission, cut-in light emission, SP victory light emission, re-lottery light emission, light emission by movable accessory effect, temporary stop light emission, etc.) are fixedly stopped. It is preferable that it is not executed (restricted) during the period (that is, the period in which it is confirmed whether or not it is a big hit).

Further, when the reach is not established after the reach fanning effect is executed, the temporary stop light emission of the intermediate decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped at the end may not be executed (FIGS. 34 (5) (6) and 35 (4)). reference). By doing so, the afterglow of the reach failure can be effectively expressed.

Further, in the loss notification effect, the decorative symbols on the left and right during the temporary stop may simultaneously emit a small (modest) peculiar light emission (light emission before the confirmed stop of loss) immediately before the confirmation stop display. In the notification effect of the reach loss, SP reach loss, or SPSP reach loss effect pattern (see FIG. 11 and the like), the light emission before the loss confirmation stop may be performed (FIGS. 41 (4), 47 (4), and 48 (5). )reference).

In addition, in the notification effect of the effect pattern (see FIG. 11 etc.) of the immediate loss (normal immediate loss and special immediate loss), the time from the end of all the temporary stop emission of the decorative symbol to the display of the fixed stop is normal. The gaming state (non-time saving state) may be longer than the probabilistic gaming state (time saving state). This makes it possible to emphasize the sense of speed in the probabilistic game state (time saving state).
On the contrary, this time may be longer in the probabilistic gaming state (time saving state) than in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). As a result, the sense of speed can be relaxed while maintaining the speed in the probabilistic game state (time saving state).

In addition, in the notification effect of the effect pattern (see FIG. 11 etc.) of the big hit (per reach, per SP, per SPSP), the time from the end of all the Kiran light emission of the decorative symbol to the confirmation stop display is a normal game. The state (non-time saving state) may be longer than the probabilistic gaming state (time saving state). This makes it possible to emphasize the sense of speed in the probabilistic game state (time saving state).
On the contrary, this time may be longer in the probabilistic gaming state (time saving state) than in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). As a result, in the case of a big hit in a probabilistic game state (time saving state) with a sense of speed, the sense of speed can be alleviated before the start of the big hit game.

Further, in the notification effect, the time from the temporary stop of all the decorative symbols in the left and right to the fixed stop (the fine movement time of the decorative symbol before the fixed stop) may be constant regardless of the game state, or the game. It may be different depending on the state. For example, the fine movement time may be shorter in the probabilistic gaming state (time saving state) than in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state). This makes it possible to emphasize the sense of speed in the probabilistic game state (time saving state).
On the contrary, this fine movement time may be configured to be longer in the probabilistic gaming state (time reduction state) than in the normal gaming state (non-time reduction state). As a result, the sense of speed can be relaxed while maintaining the speed in the probabilistic game state (time saving state).

Further, in the notification effect of the immediate loss (normally immediate loss) effect pattern (see FIG. 11 etc.) with a fluctuation time of 2 seconds, the decorative symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped at the same time in the probabilistic game state (time saving state) and are temporarily stopped at the same time. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state), the decorative symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in order and light is temporarily stopped in order (FIG. 34 (4) (6)). , See FIG. 35 (4)). This makes it possible to emphasize the sense of speed in the probabilistic game state (time saving state).
On the contrary, in the notification effect of the immediate loss (normally immediate loss) effect pattern with a fluctuation time of 2 seconds, the decorative symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped in order in the probabilistic game state (time saving state), and the temporary stop light is emitted in order. (See FIGS. 34 (4) (6) and 35 (4)) On the other hand, in the normal gaming state (non-time saving state), the decorative symbols on the left and right are temporarily stopped at the same time, and the temporary stop light is emitted at the same time (FIG. 33). (Refer to (4)).
In addition, depending on the effect mode (mode of notification effect expressed by making the background image etc. different in the same game state), the decorative symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped at the same time and the temporary stop light is emitted at the same time, in order. It may be different whether it is temporarily stopped and the temporary stop light is emitted in order.

Further, the decorative pattern that starts to fluctuate in the notification effect may emit a small-scale peculiar light emission (variation start light emission; not shown). Further, in that case, a peculiar sound that starts to fluctuate may or may not be output. Further, the character portion and / or the number portion (see FIG. 28) of the decorative pattern may be configured to start fluctuating and emit light.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, various light emission effects (for example, chance eye light emission (FIG. 36 (6), etc.), reach-established light emission (FIG. 40 (7), etc.), and pseudo continuous light emission (for example, light emission in connection with the decorative pattern) are emitted. Although FIG. 40 (2), etc.), Kiran light emission (Fig. 41 (6), etc.), and specific-eye light emission (Fig. 44 (4), etc.) are described, these light emission effects are intentionally separated from the decorative design. (For example, a predetermined character, a predetermined item, a predetermined area, a predetermined lamp, a predetermined accessory, etc.) may be emitted.

In addition, it is preferable that there are not many types (modes) of small-scale Kiran emission, which indicates that various effects such as expecting a big hit have been completed and the big hit has finally been confirmed. On the other hand, various light emission effects (cut-in light emission, pseudo continuous light emission, reach establishment light emission, SP development light emission, specific roll light emission, chance eye light emission, etc.) that make a big hit expected are used to improve the big hit reliability. It is preferable that there are many types (modes) depending on the above. For this reason, it is preferable from the viewpoint of the sharpness of the entire production that the type of Kiran light emission is smaller than the types of various light emission effects that are expected to be a big hit. Similarly, it is preferable that the type of the Kiran emission sound associated with the Kiran emission is less than the type of the emission sound associated with various emission effects such as expecting a big hit.

In addition, the specific roll notice effect is not a temporary stop of the same color symbol (see FIG. 44 (4)), but a combination of decorative symbols of the following numbers (for example, "123", "567", "789", etc.). ) May be temporarily stopped. At that time, the larger the number of combinations of decorative symbols in the following numbers, the higher the expectation of zone entry, and the light emission mode (emission color, etc.) of the decorative symbols according to the size of the number of combinations. May be different.

Further, in the above-mentioned first embodiment, when a fluctuation pattern corresponding to "normally immediate loss" with a fluctuation time of 12.02 seconds is selected as the fluctuation pattern, it is developed after performing a fanning effect. A production that notifies that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without developing into a production (production of production type P2), or a production that suggests a preliminary judgment result for the hold of the special symbol lottery (production of production type P3). Was made feasible. However, when the variation pattern corresponding to "normally immediate loss" is selected as the variation pattern, the effect of the effect type P2 or P3 may not be executed.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, as the fanning effect, either a reach fanning effect that incites whether or not it develops into a reach effect or a pseudo-continuous fanning effect that incites whether or not it develops into a pseudo-continuous effect is executed. It was supposed to be done. However, it is not limited to this, and for example, as a fanning effect, an effect that incites whether or not it develops into a zone effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of being a big hit in the special symbol lottery is executed. Alternatively, an effect of inciting whether or not to develop into an effect of suggesting a preliminary determination result for the hold of the special symbol lottery (a look-ahead suggestion effect of the first embodiment described above) may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to increase the variety of fanning effects and prevent the player from getting bored with the game.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern is different for a very short time depending on the hit / loss of the special symbol lottery (see FIG. 11 and the like). However, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern may be the same without being different depending on the hit / loss of the special symbol lottery. For example, both the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the reach and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the reach loss may be set to "15.01". Even in this way, since the fluctuation pattern numbers are different from each other, the fluctuation patterns can be identified (see FIG. 11 and the like).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the same color chance eyes are established and the chance eyes are emitted at the end of the notification effect (immediately before the end) is described with reference to FIG. 36 and the like. However, the effects such as the same color chance eye and the chance eye light emission may be executed at the start of the notification effect (immediately after the start). For example, in FIG. 36 (7), when the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped at the symbol of the same color chance and the notification effect ends, and the variation starts from the symbol of the same color chance in the next notification effect (or immediately before), the chance eye It may be suggested that there is a high possibility of a big hit in the subsequent notification effect by executing light emission or the like.
Further, the effects such as the same color chance eye and the chance eye light emission may be executed at a time between these, not at the start or end of the notification effect. In this case, for example, before the temporary stop of all the decorative symbols immediately before the end of the notification effect, all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at the same color chance eye, and the chance eye emission or the like is executed. It may be suggested that there is a high possibility of a big hit in the notification effect.
Further, at the start of the notification effect in which the same color chance eye is established (immediately after the start) (at a stage before the same color chance eye is established), the chance eye light emission or the like may be executed. Further, in addition to this, the chance eye emission or the like may be executed even when the same color chance eye is established.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the decorative symbol is switched from the numerical character mode to the numerical mode at the time of SP reach development has been described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 47 and the like. However, the timing of switching is not limited to this, and for example, the decorative symbol may be switched from the numerical character mode to the numerical mode at the time when the reach is established (see FIG. 45 (3)).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, FIG. 36, FIG. 37, and the like have been used to describe a configuration in which a decorative symbol of the same color is temporarily stopped to establish a chance eye of the same color, and light emission of the chance eye is executed. However, instead of the same color chance eye that temporarily stops with the decorative pattern of the same color, the chance eye is established by temporarily stopping the decorative pattern in the left and right with a specific number sequence (for example, "257") even if it is not the same color. When the chance eye is established, the chance eye emission or the like is executed, and the emission color of the chance eye emission may indicate the high reliability of the big hit.
Furthermore, even if any color or decorative pattern with any number sequence is temporarily stopped, the chance eye emission is executed by assuming that the chance eye is established by lottery or the like, and the emission color of this chance eye emission is used. It may be suggested that the jackpot reliability is high. That is, in the case of a decorative pattern arranged in a lost line, the chance eye emission or the like may be executed, and the emission color of the chance eye emission may indicate a high degree of jackpot reliability.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, FIGS. 31 and 32 and the like are used to explain a configuration in which the effect of the same color chance eye is not executed in the notification effect in which the reach is established. However, there may be a case where the effect of the same color chance is executed by the notification effect that the reach is established. In that case, for example, the effect of the same color chance may be executed before the reach is established, or the effect of the same color chance may be executed after the reach is established.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, with reference to FIGS. 44 to 47 and the like, a configuration example of an effect of achieving a big hit (or losing) by developing SP reach after the reach is established has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and an effect configuration described with reference to FIG. 75 may be used. As shown in FIG. 75, the effect contents of FIGS. 47 (1), (2), and (5) are replaced with the effect contents of FIGS. 75 (1) to (4). This will be described below.
First, as shown in FIG. 75 (1), it develops into SP reach after the reach is established, as in FIG. 47 (1). Specifically, as in FIG. 47 (1), after the reach is established, the SP reach background is displayed and the SP development light emission is executed, and at that time, the SP development sound is output, and at the same time (or after that) the decorative pattern is displayed. Is changed from the numerical character mode to the numerical mode and displayed in a reduced size at the upper part of the screen. However, in FIG. 75 (1), unlike FIG. 47 (1), the variable display of the decorative symbol in the center is hidden. That is, the decorative symbol on the left is reduced and displayed in the upper left corner of the screen, and the decorative symbol on the right is reduced and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. This makes it possible to impress the development of SP reach by switching decorative symbols (position change and mode change) and to make the SP battle background (that is, SP battle) easier to see. The variable display of the decorative pattern in the center may be displayed very lightly (very high transparency). Next, as shown in FIG. 75 (2), the decorative design is further reduced to the upper right corner of the screen and displayed in close proximity. In the display of this decorative symbol, the hiding of the decorative symbol in the center is canceled and the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner. This makes it easier to see the background of the SP battle.
Next, as shown in FIG. 75 (3), in the case of loss, the image of the SP battle defeat is displayed and the SP defeat light emission is executed, and the decorative symbol in the center is lost, as in FIG. 47 (2). A temporary stop is made with the symbol that becomes, and a loss is suggested (notified), and at that time, an SP defeat sound is output. However, in FIG. 75 (3), unlike FIG. 47 (2), a loss is suggested (notified) by a temporary stop of the decorative symbols in the left and right, which are further reduced and displayed in close proximity to the upper right corner of the screen. After that, the production shifts to FIG. 47 (3).
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 75 (4), in the case of a big hit, the image of the SP battle victory is displayed and the SP victory light emission is executed, and the decorative symbol in the center is the big hit. Temporarily stops at the symbol, and at that time, the SP victory sound is output. However, in FIG. 75 (4), unlike FIG. 47 (5), a big hit is suggested (notified) by the temporary stop of the decorative symbols in the left and right, which are further reduced and displayed in close proximity to the upper right corner of the screen, and the center. The decorative design of is not doublet and does not emit light. This is because the decorative symbols on the left and right are displayed in the upper right corner of the screen in a further reduced size, so the effect of doublet stop light emission cannot be expected. After that, the production shifts to FIG. 47 (6). Although the modification of the SP reach effect has been described above, the SPSP reach effect described with reference to FIG. 48 can be similarly modified.
In addition, there are many aspects of the decorative pattern (see FIG. 45 (3), etc.) before the SP reach was developed in FIG. 75 (1) and the decorative pattern was reduced and displayed in the upper left and right corners of the screen. You may. For example, as shown in FIG. 76, the modes of the decorative pattern before the SP reach is developed and the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed in the upper left and right corners of the screen include the first mode including the first type to the third type. There is a second aspect including the first type to the second type. The decorative pattern of the first aspect and the decorative pattern of the second aspect are all the same (or substantially the same) in overall size, but the decorative pattern of the second aspect has a larger number part. In the first aspect, the first type decorative portion is decorated with a circular shape, the second type decorative portion is decorated with a square shape, and the third type decorative portion is decorated with a triangular shape. It has been subjected. In the second aspect, the decorative portion of the first type is decorated with an elliptical shape, and the decorative portion of the second type is decorated with a cross shape. In this way, by diversifying the mode of the decorative pattern before the SP reach is developed and the decorative pattern is reduced and displayed in the upper left and right corners of the screen, the effect by the decorative pattern is relatively important. Can be effectively excited.
The decorative design shown in FIG. 76 may be operated (fine movement, rocking, etc.) while at least one of the numerical portion and the decorative portion is changing and / or temporarily stopped.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, white, blue, green, and red have been described as examples of display modes of the reserved image (see FIG. 30 and the like). However, the display mode of the reserved image is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the reserved image may be white, white blinking, blue, green, red, zebra pattern (specific pattern), or rainbow color (rainbow). In addition, white does not suggest jackpot reliability, white blinking does not suggest jackpot reliability, and suggests that the reserved image is more likely to change to a display mode that suggests jackpot reliability, and blue is more likely than white. It suggests that the jackpot reliability is a predetermined probability (eg 1%), green suggests that the jackpot reliability is higher than blue (eg 4%), and red suggests that the jackpot reliability is higher than green (eg 10%). ), The zebra pattern suggests that the jackpot reliability is very high (for example, 90% or 99% premier pattern), and the rainbow color indicates that the jackpot is confirmed (that is, 100%). You may. Further, the white blinking may indicate that the jackpot reliability is less than blue (for example, 0.1%).
Further, even when the display mode of the hold image is as described above, the light emission mode of the hold image (hold change light emission) executed in the hold change effect may correspond to the display mode of the hold image after the change. .. For example, when the hold image changes in the order of white → white blinking → blue → red → zebra pattern → rainbow color, it emits blue light when it changes to blue and changes to red. It may emit red light when it changes to a zebra pattern, for example, golden light when it changes to a zebra pattern, and may emit iridescent color when it changes to iridescent color. Alternatively, the pending change light emission may be, for example, one type of golden light emission, or may or may not correspond to the display mode of the reserved image after the change as a plurality of types (for example, gold light emission and silver light emission). good.

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

Further, the shape, number, installation position, etc. of each component provided in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine 1 are merely examples, and the scope of the present invention may be other shapes, numbers, and installation positions. Needless to say, the present invention can be realized without deviating from. Further, it is needless to say that the present invention can be realized even if the numerical values and the like used in the above-mentioned processing are merely examples and other numerical values.

Although the present invention has been described in detail using embodiments, the above description is merely an example of the present invention in all respects and does not intend to limit the scope thereof. Needless to say, various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. It should also be understood that the terms used herein are used in the sense commonly used in the art unless otherwise noted. Accordingly, unless otherwise defined, all terminology and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, this specification (including definitions) takes precedence.

1 ... Game machine 2 ... Game board 4 ... Display 5 ... Frame member 6 ... Image display unit (screen)
7 ... Movable accessory 8 ... Board lamp 20 ... Game area 21 ... 1st start port 22 ... 2nd start port 23 ... Large winning opening 24 ... Normal winning opening 25 ... Gate 26 ... Discharge port 27 ... Electric tulip 31 ... Handle 32 ... Lever 33 ... Stop button 34 ... Eject button 35 ... Speaker 36 ... Frame lamp 37 ... Direction button 38 ... Direction key 39 ... Plate 43 ... Lock part 60 ... Input suggestion effect image 70 ... Special identification symbol 100 ... Main control unit 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CPU
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start port switch 111b ... 2nd start port switch 112 ... Electric tulip opening / closing unit 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... Large winning opening switch 115 ... Large winning opening opening / closing unit 116 ... Normal winning opening switch 200 ... Launch control unit 211 ... Launcher 300 ... Payout control unit 311 ... Payout drive unit 400 ... Production control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image acoustic control unit 600 ... Lamp control unit DI ... Decorative design RI ... Hold image ST ... Stage

Claims (1)

Judgment means for determining whether or not to perform a special game that is advantageous to the player,
A game control means that controls the progress of the game and transmits a predetermined command based on the determination result by the determination means.
An effect control means for controlling a predetermined game effect based on the predetermined command transmitted by the game control means, and an effect control means.
A display means capable of displaying the game effect is provided.
The effect control means is
It is possible to display on the display means a display effect in which the specific image is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed to notify the determination result by the determination means.
After the specific image is displayed in the first predetermined pattern, the first display effect capable of performing the effect of expecting the special game to be performed, and the first display effect.
After the specific image is displayed in the second predetermined pattern, the second display effect of ending the display effect without performing the effect of expecting the special game to be performed, and the second display effect.
After the specific image is displayed in the third predetermined pattern in which the specific image is in a specific state, a third display effect capable of performing an effect that makes the special game expected to be performed in the specific state, and a third display effect.
After the specific image is displayed in the fourth predetermined pattern, it is possible to perform the fourth display effect, which is capable of performing the effect expected to perform the special game, respectively.
At least in the third display effect
It is possible to perform a specific enhancement effect to emphasize the specific image while the specific image notifying that the special game is not performed is displayed.
Wherein in a state in which the specific image is displayed to inform that perform special game, Ri can der performs a predetermined highlighting effect emphasizes the specific image,
In the predetermined emphasis effect, the first predetermined emphasis effect can be executed and then the second predetermined emphasis effect can be executed.
Unlike the first predetermined emphasis effect and the second predetermined emphasis effect,
The predetermined enhancement effect is a gaming machine capable of emphasizing at least a part of a region of the specific image.

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