JP7141710B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs a special symbol lottery and performs a notification effect (fluctuation effect) to notify whether or not a big hit has been achieved (for example, Non-Patent Document 1).

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

There is a strong demand for gaming machines not only for the enjoyment of winning game media (game balls, medals), but also for the enjoyment of the game itself (performance and gameplay).

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 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 employs the following configuration. It should be noted that the reference numerals in parentheses, explanatory words, etc. are merely examples of correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to facilitate understanding of one aspect of the present invention, and are within the scope of one aspect of the present invention. is not limited at all.

A gaming machine (1) according to one aspect of the present invention comprises:
Determination means (100) for determining whether or not to perform a special game (jackpot game) advantageous to the player;
game control means (100) for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a predetermined command based on the determination result of the determination means;
Effect control means (400 etc.) for controlling a predetermined game effect based on the predetermined command transmitted by the game control means;
a display means (6) capable of displaying the game effect;
An operation means (37) operated by a player ,
The production control means is
A display effect (notification effect) in which a specific image (decorative pattern) is variably displayed and then fixed and stopped is displayed to notify the determination result of the determination means can be displayed on the display means,
After the specific image is displayed in a first predetermined pattern (for example, a chance eye of the same color, a specific eye, etc.), an effect (for example, a zone effect, etc.) that makes the player expect to play the special game can be performed. 1 display performance,
a second display effect for ending the display effect without performing an effect for expecting the special game after the specific image is displayed in a second predetermined pattern (losing eyes);
After the specific image is displayed in a third predetermined pattern (ready-to-win state) in a specific state (for example, ready-to-win state), in the specific state, it is possible to perform an effect to make the player expect to play the special game. display performance and
and a fourth display effect capable of performing an effect for expecting the special game to be performed after the specific image is displayed in a fourth predetermined pattern (for example, pseudo eyes (continuous pattern temporary stop)). it is possible to
In the first display effect, the third display effect and the fourth display effect,
In a state where the specific image (losing eye) that informs that the special game will not be performed is displayed, it is possible to perform a specific emphasis effect (for example, temporary stop light emission) that emphasizes the specific image, Fig. 41 (3), etc.)
In a state where the specific image (double eyes, etc.) that informs the execution of the special game is displayed, it is possible to perform a predetermined emphasis effect (for example, Kiran light emission) that emphasizes the specific image (Fig. 41 (6), etc.)
Unlike the specific emphasis effect and the predetermined emphasis effect,
In a state where the specific image for notifying that the special game is to be played is fixed and stopped, it is possible not to execute the predetermined emphasized effect (FIG. 49, paragraph [0351], etc.).
It is possible to set an operation effective period for validating the operation of the operation means, and it is possible to execute an operation response effect that expects execution of the special game in response to the operation of the operation means during the operation effective period. , (Fig. 54 (9), Fig. 55 (1), etc.)
It is possible not to set the operation effective period during the period in which the predetermined emphasis effect is being performed. (Paragraph [0536], etc.)

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

A schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. An enlarged view showing an example of a display 4 provided in the pachinko game machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko game machine 1 of FIG. Block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control device provided in the pachinko game machine 1 An example of a flowchart showing main processing executed by the main control unit 100 An example of a detailed flowchart of the power shutdown monitoring process in step S911 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of recovery processing 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 starting 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 big winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart of the big winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. An example of a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the production control unit 400 An example of a detailed flowchart showing command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing command reception processing in step S11 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing notification effect setting processing in step S115 of FIG. An example of a detailed flowchart showing notification effect setting processing 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 notification effect execution processing executed by the image sound control unit 500 Give examples of ornamental numbers and colors Diagram showing examples of decorative designs A diagram for explaining the operation outline of the decorative pattern and the reserved image in the notification effect The figure which shows the example of the relationship between the color of a pending|holding image, and a jackpot reliability Time chart for explaining the content of the notification effect Time chart for explaining the content of the notification effect A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect content of the notification effect. Time chart for explaining image display control and sound output control of notification effect by image sound control unit A diagram for explaining a specific example of a re-lottery effect in the notification effect according to the second embodiment of the present invention. A diagram for explaining a specific example of a re-lottery effect in the notification effect according to the second embodiment of the present invention. A diagram for explaining a specific example of a re-lottery effect in the notification effect according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Time chart for explaining the look-ahead continuous announcement effect according to the third embodiment of the present invention A diagram for explaining a specific example of the look-ahead continuous advance notice effect according to the third embodiment of the present invention. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the look-ahead continuous advance notice effect according to the third embodiment of the present invention. A diagram for explaining a specific example of the look-ahead continuous advance notice effect according to the third embodiment of the present invention. A diagram for explaining the specific identification pattern according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention Table of each light emitting effect in the first to fourth embodiments Table of each light emitting effect in the first to fourth embodiments Table of each light emitting effect in the first to fourth embodiments FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the first example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the first example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the first example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a second example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a second example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a second example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a third example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a third example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a third example of the fifth embodiment of the present invention; A diagram for explaining the sixth embodiment of the present invention. A diagram for explaining the sixth embodiment of the present invention. A diagram for explaining the sixth embodiment of the present invention. A diagram for explaining the sixth embodiment of the present invention. A diagram for explaining the sixth embodiment of the present invention. A diagram for explaining a modified example of the present invention. A diagram for explaining a modified example of the present invention.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a pachinko game machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with appropriate reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be simply referred to as the gaming machine 1 below.

[Schematic Configuration of Pachinko Machine 1]
A schematic configuration of a pachinko game machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. Note that FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing an example of a game machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the display 4 provided in the gaming machine 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a partial plan view of the gaming machine 1. FIG.

In FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 is, for example, a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out prize balls when a game ball hit by a player's operation wins. The game machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2.例文帳に追加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 pivot side. A lock portion 43 is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the frame member 5 (for example, the end portion on the side opposite to the shaft support side). can be opened.

The game board 2 has a game area 20 formed on its front surface for playing games with game balls. In the game area 20, a rail member that forms a path for a game ball shot from below (a shooting device 211; see FIG. 4) to rise along the left side of the main surface of the game board 2 and head to an upper position of the game area 20. (not shown) and a guide member (not shown) for guiding the raised game ball to the right side of the game area 20 are provided.

Further, the game board 2 is provided with an image display section 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 a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) by, for example, displaying decorative symbols, or displays the appearance of a character or an item, etc., according to the progress of the game played by the player. Display a notice effect by or display a pending image showing the number of times the special symbol lottery is suspended. The image display unit 6 is configured by a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, or the like, but any other display device may be used. 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 performs an effect by performing a predetermined action according to the progress of the game or according to the player's operation. Also, the board lamp 8 emits light according to the progress of the game to perform various effects with light.

The game area 20 is provided with a game peg and a windmill (neither of which are shown) for changing the falling direction of the game ball. Also, in the game area 20, various accessories related to prize winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, as examples of various accessories related to prize winning and lottery, a first starting port 21, a second starting port 22, a gate 25, a big winning port 23, and a normal winning port 24 are arranged on the game board 2. is set. Furthermore, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 26 for discharging the game balls that have not won any of the winning holes out of the game balls hit in the game area 20 to the outside of the game area 20. - 特許庁.

When a game ball enters each of the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, a special symbol lottery (big win lottery) is started. The first starting port 21 operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning port 23) and / or a predetermined special symbol display device (first special symbol display device 4a described later). This is a prize winning port for winning a game ball. In addition, the second starting port 22 operates the special electric accessory and/or a predetermined special symbol display device (second special symbol display device 4b to be described later), which is related to the winning of the game ball. is the mouth. When the game ball passes through the gate 25, a normal pattern lottery (opening/closing lottery of the electric tulip 27 described below) is started. The lottery does not start even if the game ball wins in the normal winning hole 24.例文帳に追加

The second starting port 22 is provided below the first starting port 21, and has an electric tulip 27 near the entrance of the game ball as an example of a normal 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 unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid), which will be described later. When the pair of blades of the electric tulip 27 are closed, the width of the opening 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 in a closed state. On the other hand, when the pair of blades of the electric tulip 27 opens to the left and right, the width of the opening guided to the entrance of the second starting port 22 expands, so that the game ball is in an open state in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 22. . When the game ball passes through the gate 25 and wins the normal pattern lottery, the electric tulip 27 opens and closes the pair of blades for a specified time (for example, 0.10 seconds) and opens and closes only a specified number of times (for example, once). do.

The big 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 big winning opening 23 is normally in a closed state and is in a state where game balls cannot enter, but according to the result of the special symbol lottery, it is projected and inclined from the main surface of the game board 2 and becomes an open state. A game ball can easily enter. For example, the big winning hole 23 repeats a round that is open until a predetermined condition (eg, 29.5 seconds has elapsed or 10 game balls have been won) is repeated a predetermined number of times (eg, 16 times).

Further, at the lower right of the game board 2, a display 4 for displaying the results of the above-mentioned special symbol lottery and normal symbol lottery and the number of pending games is arranged. Details of the display 4 will be described later.

Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters (wins) the first starting hole 21, the second starting hole 22, the big winning hole 23, and the normal winning hole 24, a specified number per game ball according to the place where the game ball wins. prize balls are paid out. For example, when one game ball wins in the first start port 21 and second start port 22, three prize balls, when one game ball wins in the big win port 23, 13 prize balls, normal win port 24 When one game ball wins, 10 prize balls are paid out respectively. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, there is no paid-out of prize balls linked thereto.

A frame member 5 serving as the front surface of the game 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 shooting device 211 ( (See FIG. 4) electrically shoots game balls. A plate 39 (see FIG. 3) is provided so as to protrude forward of the gaming machine 1, and temporarily stores game balls supplied to the shooting device 211.例文帳に追加Also, the prize balls described above are paid out to the plate 39 . The game balls stored in the plate 39 are supplied one by one to the shooting device 211 by a supply device (not shown) at a timing interlocked with the operation of the lever 32 by the player.

The stop button 33 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 31, and even when the player touches the handle 31 and rotates the lever 32 clockwise, the game ball is shot when pressed by the player. temporarily stop. The take-out button 34 is provided on the front surface near the position where the tray 39 is provided, and when pressed by the player, drops the game balls accumulated on the tray 39 into a box (not shown).

The speaker 35 and the frame lamp 36 respectively announce the game state and situation of the gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 35 performs various productions using music, voice, and sound effects. In addition, the frame lamp 36 performs various effects with light depending on the pattern of lighting/blinking, the difference in emission color, and the like.

Next, the display 4 provided in the game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display device 4 includes a first special symbol display device 4a, a second special symbol display device 4b, a first special symbol reservation display device 4c, a second special symbol reservation display device 4d, a normal symbol display device 4e, and a normal symbol display device. It has a symbol holding display 4f and a game state display 4g.

The first special symbol display device 4a is displayed by changing the display symbols corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 21.例文帳に追加For example, the first special symbol display device 4a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins in the first starting port 21, the special symbols are variably displayed and then stop-displayed to display the lottery result. In addition, the second special symbol display device 4b is displayed with the display symbols fluctuating in response to the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 22.例文帳に追加For example, the second special symbol display device 4b is similarly composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins in the second starting port 22, the special symbols are variably displayed and then stop-displayed to display the lottery result. do. The normal symbol display 4e is displayed with the display symbols fluctuating corresponding to the passage of the game ball through the gate 25.例文帳に追加For example, the normal symbol display device 4e is composed of an LED display device, and when the game ball passes through the gate 25, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped to display the lottery result.

The first special symbol holding display 4c displays the number of times the special symbol lottery is held when the game ball wins in the first starting port 21.例文帳に追加The second special symbol holding display 4d displays the number of times the special symbol lottery is held when the game ball wins the second starting port 22.例文帳に追加The normal symbol holding display 4f displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held. For example, the first special symbol reservation display device 4c, the second special symbol reservation display device 4d, and the normal design reservation display device 4f are each composed of an LED display device arranged in a row, and the number of times of reservation is displayed by the lighting mode. be.

The game state display 4g displays the game state (time saving state, etc.) when the game machine 1 is powered on.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the input device provided in the gaming machine 1 will be described. In FIG. 3, the game machine 1 is provided with a performance button 37 and a performance 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 performance button 37 is provided on the upper surface side part of the plate 39 projecting forward of the game machine 1.例文帳に追加The performance key 38 has a central key and four direction keys arranged substantially in a cross shape, and is provided on the upper surface side part of the plate 39 adjacent to the performance button 37. - 特許庁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. Also, the effect button 37 may emit light in order to prompt the player to perform a pressing operation (input operation). Also, the player can select any one of the plurality of images displayed on the image display section 6 by operating the four direction keys of the effect keys 38 . Also, the player can input the selected image as information by operating the center key of the effect keys 38 .
In addition to the light emission (light emission effect) that prompts the pressing operation described above, the effect button 37 itself has a button vibration effect in which the effect button 37 itself vibrates as an effect performed by the effect button 37 itself. A button projection effect or the like may be performed. Also, these presentations may be performed singly or in multiples at the same time. Further, when there is a high possibility of winning a big hit in the special symbol lottery, the control may be such that the button vibrating effect or the button projecting effect is likely to be executed. In other words, it may be suggested that the reliability of the big hit is high by the button vibration effect or the button protrusion effect.
Also, instead of the effect button 37 that can only be pressed, operation 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 grip the stick and tilt the stick back and forth, left and right, and 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 game balls to be paid out and a payout device (payout driving unit 311) for putting out game balls to the tray 39 are provided, and various substrates and the like are attached. ing. For example, on the rear surface of the game board 2, a main board, sub-boards, and the like are arranged. Specifically, the main board is provided with a main control board including a main control section 100 (see FIG. 4) that performs internal lottery and winning determination. The sub-board includes a launch control board configured with a launch control unit 200 (see FIG. 4) that controls a launch device 211 that shoots game balls to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls payout of prize balls. A payout control board configured with, a performance control board configured with a performance control unit 400 that controls the performance overall, an image control board configured with an image sound control unit 500 that controls the performance with images and sounds, and various lamps (frame lamp 36, board lamp 8) and a lamp control board including a lamp control unit 600 for controlling the effects of the movable accessories 7 are arranged. In addition, on the rear surface of the game board 2, the power of the game machine 1 is switched on and off, and the 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the game machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages. A switching power supply for outputting DC power to the above-described various substrates and the like is arranged.

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

4, the control device of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control section 100, a launch control section 200, a payout control section 300, an effect control section 400, an image sound control section 500, a lamp control section 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 prize balls to be paid out, such as internal lottery and winning determination. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101 and various data. A RAM 103 is used as a working memory for the CPU 101 and the like. Main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described below.

A main control unit 100 conducts a special symbol lottery (jackpot lottery) when a game ball wins a prize in the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, and controls the determination result data indicating whether or not the special symbol lottery is won. 400.

The main control unit 100 controls the opening time during which the blades of the electric tulip 27 are opened, the number of times the blades are opened and closed, and the opening/closing time interval between the opening and closing of the blades. In addition, the main control unit 100 determines the number of execution suspension times of the special symbol lottery when the game ball enters the first start port 21, the number of execution suspension times of the special symbol lottery when the game ball enters the second start port 22, And the number of execution suspension times of the normal symbol lottery when the game ball passes through the gate 25 is managed, and the data related to these suspension times are sent to the performance control section 400.例文帳に追加

The main control section 100 controls the opening/closing operation of the big winning opening 23 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 100 repeats a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 times). In addition, the main control section 100 controls the opening/closing time interval for opening/closing the big winning opening 23 .

The main control unit 100 changes the game state according to the progress of the game, and also changes the winning probability of the special symbol lottery, the execution interval of the special symbol lottery (the special symbol is displayed fluctuatingly on the display 4) according to the progress of the game. (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 the first start hole 21, the second start hole 22, the big win hole 23, and the normal win hole 24, the main control unit 100 controls the game ball per predetermined The payout control unit 300 is instructed 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 prize balls linked thereto. When the payout control unit 300 pays out prize balls according to an instruction from the main control unit 100 , information on the number of paid out prize balls is sent from the payout control unit 300 to the main control unit 100 . Based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300, the main control unit 100 manages the number of paid out prize balls.

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

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

In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of the special symbol lottery (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first special symbol lottery) started by the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 21 on the first special symbol display 4a. indicate. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the special symbol lottery (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the second special symbol lottery) started by the winning of the game ball into 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 reserved on the normal symbol reservation display 4f. Further, the main control unit 100 displays the current game state on the game state display 4g when the game machine 1 is powered on.

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

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

The payout control unit 300 has 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 programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data. A RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301 or the like.

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

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

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

The image sound control unit 500 has a CPU 501 , a ROM 502 and a RAM 503 . The CPU 501 performs arithmetic processing when controlling images and sounds that represent the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data. A RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501 or the like.

The image sound control section 500 controls the image displayed on the image display section 6 and the sound output from the speaker 35 based on the command sent from the effect control section 400 . Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, a decorative pattern image for notifying the special symbol lottery result, etc., an image of a character or item for displaying a notice effect or a pre-read notice effect, a special symbol lottery Image data for displaying on the image display unit 6 a pending image indicating that the is being held, various background images, and the like are stored. In addition, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, various sound data such as music and voice to be output from the speaker 35 are stored in conjunction with the image displayed on the image display unit 6 or independently of the displayed image. remembered. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 . Then, the CPU 501 uses the read image data to perform image processing for background image display, decorative pattern image display, character/item display, etc. Display the performance. Then, the CPU 501 displays an image represented by the image data that has undergone the image processing on the image display section 6 . The CPU 501 also performs audio processing using the read acoustic data, and outputs the sound indicated by the audio-processed acoustic data from the speaker 35 .

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

The lamp control section 600 controls lighting/blinking of the board lamp 8 and the like, emission color, etc. based on commands sent from the effect control section 400 . Also, the lamp control section 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 7 based on the command sent from the effect control section 400 . Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting/blinking pattern data and light emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) for the board lamp 8 etc. according to the content of the effect set by the effect control unit 400. It is The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control section 400 . Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the board lamp 8 and the like based on the read light emission pattern data. Further, the ROM 602 stores motion pattern data of the movable accessory 7 corresponding to the content of the performance set by the performance control unit 400 . The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control section 400 . Then, the CPU 601 controls the motion of the movable accessory 7 based on the read motion pattern data.

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

The effect control unit 400 controls the image sound control unit 500 based on the operation data of the effect button 37 transmitted from the lamp control unit 600 and the operation data output from the effect key 38. The operating state of the effect key 38 is notified. Here, the operation state of the effect button 37 and the effect key 38 means whether or not an operation is being performed, and what kind of operation is being performed (for example, a long press of the effect button 37 or a left press of the effect key 38). This information includes pressing of direction keys) and the like. Therefore, for example, when the effect button 37 is operated by the player, the operating 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 section 500 can also change the content of the presentation based on the operating state of the presentation button 37 transmitted from the presentation control section 400 . In addition, 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

[Outline of game state in this embodiment]
Next, the game state of the gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. As the game state of the gaming machine 1, there are at least a high-probability state, a low-probability state, an electric support state, a non-electric support state, a time-saving state, a non-time-saving state, and a jackpot game state. The low probability state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a normal low probability (for example, 1/300), and the high probability state is that the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is higher than the low probability state. It is a game state set to a high probability (for example, 1/50). In the non-electric support state, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is a normal low probability (eg, 1/10), and even if the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 is activated for a short time (eg, 0.10 seconds). 1 time) is a game state in which the opening is controlled only, and therefore, a game ball is difficult to enter the second start port 22.例文帳に追加In the electric sapo state, the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is higher than the non-electric sapo state (for example, 10/10), and when the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 27 is held for a long time (for example, 2.00 seconds). 3 times), and for this reason, the electric tulip 27 is frequently opened for a long time, making it easier for the game ball to enter (win) the second start port 22 frequently. It is in play state. The non-time-saving state is a gaming state in which the execution time of the special symbol lottery is 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 (a big win) and the big-hit opening 23 is opened. In this embodiment, the electric support state and the time saving state are controlled at the same time. A large number of special pattern lotteries can be executed in a short time without reducing the number of game balls. In addition, below, the game state that is controlled in the low probability state and non-electric support state and non-time saving state is referred to as normal game state, the game state that is controlled in the high probability state and electricity support state and time saving state probability variable game state It says. In addition, in this embodiment, there is no latent game state which is a game state controlled to a high probability state, a non-electric support state, and a non-time saving state, and when the special symbol lottery is won, the big hit game is completed. , The game state is controlled in a variable probability game state or a normal game state.

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

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

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

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

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

In step S904, the CPU 101 clears the RAM. Here, the RAM clearing is a well-known technique, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. After that, the process moves to step S905.

In step S905, the CPU 101 sets a work area for clearing the RAM, and the process proceeds to step S906.

In step S906, the CPU 101 performs initial setting of the peripheral portion. Here, the peripheral portion is the production control section 400, the payout control section 300, and the like. Initialization of the peripheral section is performed by transmitting an initialization command instructing execution of initialization to each control section. After that, the process moves to step S910.

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

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

In step S909, the CPU 101 executes recovery processing (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, and the processing proceeds to step S910.

In step S910, the CPU 101 sets the period (4 ms) of the built-in CTC (timer counter). Note that the CPU 101 executes timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 8), which will be described later, using the period set here. After that, the process moves to step S911.

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

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

In step S913, the CPU 101 updates (counts up) various initial random numbers, and the process proceeds to step S914. Here, the initial value random number is used to determine the start value of various random numbers (jackpot random number, pattern random number, reach random number, variation pattern random number) that are counted up and updated in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8) to be 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 consists of timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 8) that occurs at each predetermined CTC cycle (4 ms) and the remaining time (that is, processing time required for timer interrupt processing from this predetermined CTC cycle). The random number is counted up and updated in both the main processing (see FIG. 5) processed during the reduced time), and after reaching the set maximum value (eg 299) of the random number, it returns to the minimum value (eg 0). Further, since this remaining time differs according to the processing status of the CPU 101, it is a random time, and the number of times the initial value random number is updated in the remaining time is also random. On the other hand, although details will be described later, other various random numbers (jackpot random number, pattern random number, reach random number, variation pattern random number) are updated only by timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 8), so the initial value random number is random number update processing are different. In this way, 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 obtained as the start value of the jackpot random number The value is random each time. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the timing at which the jackpot random number value for generating the jackpot is acquired.

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, in step S9114, the CPU 101 clears the output port for inputting/outputting various information to/from the CPU 101, and the process proceeds to step S9115.

In step S 9115 , the CPU 101 creates backup data in the RAM 103 based on the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 , creates a checksum from the contents of the RAM 103 , and stores the checksum in the RAM 103 . It should be noted that this processing is performed after detecting that the power supply voltage has started to drop due to the power shutdown of the power supply supplied to the main control unit 100 (after the determination of "YES" in step S9112), and the power supply voltage is reduced to "0". ” is performed during the period until By this process, the game state information and the like immediately before the power is cut off are stored in the RAM 103 . After that, the process moves to step S9116.

In step S9116, 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 shutdown monitoring process (the process moves to step S912 in FIG. 5).

[Recovery processing by main control unit 100]
FIG. 7 is a detailed flowchart of recovery processing 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 moves to step S9092.

In step S9092, the CPU 101 refers to the information in the RAM 103, checks the game state at the time of power shutdown and the information regarding the number of pending special symbol lottery, and sends a recovery notification command including the information to the effect control unit 400. Send. In this way, the CPU 101 transmits a restoration notification command indicating the state at the time of power interruption to the effect control section 400 in order to notify that the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored. By the processing of this step S9092, the effect control section 400 can confirm the gaming state and the like before the power shutdown.

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing of the main controller]
Next, timer interrupt processing executed in 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. As shown in FIG. Timer interrupt processing performed in the main control unit 100 will be described below with reference to FIG. The main control unit 100 repeatedly executes the series of processes shown in FIG. 8 at regular time intervals (4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as power-on and power-off. Note that the processing performed by the main control unit 100, which will be described based on the flowcharts of FIG.

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

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

Next, in step S3, the CPU 101 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and based on the output signal from the gate switch 113, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 25, the normal symbol lottery holding number determines whether or not is less than the upper limit (for example, 4), and when it is determined that the number of reservations is less than the upper limit, the gate switch process of acquiring a random number used for 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 after the special symbols are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4a or the second special symbol display device 4b. Stop symbol display processing indicating the lottery result of , and special symbol processing for transmitting various commands to the effect control unit 400 are executed. This special symbol processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

Next, in step S5, the CPU 101 executes normal symbol processing to determine whether or not the random number acquired in the gate switch processing of step S3 matches a predetermined winning random number. Then, the CPU 101 causes the normal symbol display device 4e to variably display the normal symbols, and then stops and displays the normal symbols indicating the determination result. Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the normal symbol variation time for stop display after the normal symbol is variably displayed to 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, and shortens it to 0.5 seconds in the time saving state. In addition, the CPU 101 sets the probability that the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 4e becomes a predetermined winning symbol (that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery) to a low probability (1/10) in the non-electric support state. However, in the electric sapo state, it increases to a high probability (10/10).

Next, in step S6, when it is determined that the special symbol lottery has been won in the special symbol process of step S4 (when a big hit is made), the CPU 101 controls the large winning opening opening/closing unit 115 to open 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 jackpot game effect or the like to the effect control unit 400 is executed. By this processing, a jackpot game (special game) is progressed, and the player can win a large amount of prize balls. This special winning opening process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. FIG.

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

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

Next, in step S9, the CPU 101 performs various commands and effects set in the RAM 103 in the starting opening switch processing in step S2, the special symbol processing in step S4, the big winning opening processing in step S6, the winning ball processing in step S8, and the like. Output processing for outputting necessary information to the effect control unit 400 or the payout control unit 300 is executed. It should be noted that the CPU 101 notifies that the game ball has won the respective winning opening each time the game ball has won the first starting opening 21, the second starting opening 22, the large winning opening 23, and the ordinary winning opening 24. is set in the RAM 103 , and the winning command is output to the effect control section 400 or the payout control section 300 .

[Starting port switch processing]
FIG. 9 is an example of a detailed flow chart of the starting port switch process in step S2 of FIG. The start opening 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 section 100 determines whether or not a game ball has entered 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 moves to step S202, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S207.

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

In step S203, the CPU 101 updates the value of the pending number U1 stored in the RAM 103 by adding 1 to it. Also, the CPU 101 sets a prize winning command in the RAM 103 for notifying the performance control unit 400 that the game ball has won the first start hole 21 . This prize winning command is transmitted to the effect control section 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. After that, the process moves to step S204.

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

In step S205, the CPU 101 performs preliminary determination processing, and stores each set of random numbers (game information) acquired in step S204 in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number of the random number set such as the jackpot random number acquired in the latest step S204 matches the predetermined value stored in the ROM 102. Whether or not the result of the first special symbol lottery using random numbers is a big hit, whether or not to execute ready-to-win performance, etc. are determined in advance. In other words, prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 in FIG. 10 to be described later, the determination necessary for executing the look-ahead notice effect and the pending change notice effect (suspended change effect) is determined in advance. After that, each set of random numbers used for the prior determination (holding data for the first special symbol lottery) 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 decremented by 1 through the processing of step S406 in FIG. 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 random number set of the most recent three times acquired by the process of step S204 of the most recent three times is stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. It is stored. After that, the process moves to step S206.

In step S206, the CPU 101 sets in the RAM 103 a first reserved number increase command for notifying that the reserved number of the first special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, information indicating the result of the preliminary determination performed in the process of step S205 (hereinafter referred to as "preliminary determination information") is included in the first pending number increase command. In addition, the first reservation number increase command including this advance determination information is output by the output process of step S9 in FIG. The effect control unit 400 is notified from the main control unit 100 before the fluctuation is started. After that, the process moves to step S207.

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

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

In step S209, the CPU 101 updates the value of the pending number U2 stored in the RAM 103 by adding 1 to it. Also, the CPU 101 sets in the RAM 103 a winning command for notifying the performance control unit 400 that the game ball has won the second starting port 22 . This prize winning command is transmitted to the effect control section 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. After that, the process moves to step S210.

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

In step S211, the CPU 101 performs preliminary determination processing, and stores each set of random numbers (game information) acquired in step S210 in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot random number of the random number set such as the jackpot random number obtained in the latest step S210 matches the predetermined value stored in the ROM 102. Whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery using random numbers is a big hit, whether or not to execute ready-to-win performance, etc. are determined in advance. In other words, prior to the processing of steps S407 and S408 in FIG. 10 to be described later, the determination necessary for executing the look-ahead notice effect and the pending change notice effect (suspended change effect) is determined in advance. After that, each set of random numbers used for the prior determination (holding data for the second special symbol lottery) is stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. Each time the value of the second special symbol lottery pending number U2 is decremented by 1 through the process of step S404 in FIG. 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 random number set of the most recent three times acquired by the process of step S210 of the most recent three times is stored in the RAM 103 in chronological order. It is stored. After that, the process moves to step S212.

In step S212, the CPU 101 sets in the RAM 103 a second pending number increase command for notifying that the pending number of the second special symbol lottery has increased by one. Here, information (pre-determination information) indicating the result of the pre-determination performed in the process of step S211 is included in the second pending number increase command. In addition, the second pending number increase command including this advance determination information is output by the output process of step S9 in FIG. The effect control unit 400 is notified from the main control unit 100 before the fluctuation is started. After that, the process moves to step S3 (gate switch process) in FIG.

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

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

In step S402, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is during the special symbol variable display period by the first special symbol display device 4a or the second special symbol display device 4b. It should be noted that the special symbol variable display period referred to here includes a specified special symbol stop display period (specified time; 0.5 seconds) provided immediately after the special symbol stops varying. If the determination in step S402 is YES, the process moves to step S411, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S403.

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

In step S404, the CPU 101 updates the pending number U2 stored in the RAM 103 to a value decremented by one. At that time, the CPU 101 reads out the random number set stored in the RAM 103 and deleted from the RAM 103 the earliest among the random number sets acquired and stored in steps S210 and S211 of FIG. After that, the process moves to step S407.

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

In step S406, the CPU 101 updates the pending number U1 stored in the RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting one. At this time, the CPU 101 reads the random number set stored in the RAM 103 and deleted from the RAM 103 the earliest of the random number sets acquired and stored in steps S204 and S205 of FIG. After that, the process moves to step S407.

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

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

[Variation pattern selection process]
In step S408, the CPU 101 executes variation pattern selection processing. Specifically, in step S408, the CPU 101 uses the variation pattern determination tables HT1-1 and HT1-2 shown in FIGS. When in the game state (time saving state), using the variation pattern determination tables HT2-1 and HT2-2 shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the variation pattern is determined (selected) for each special symbol lottery. Here, this variation pattern is a special symbol variation time, which is the time from when the special symbol is variably displayed on the display device 4 to when it is stopped (determined stop display), and this special symbol variation time is a notification effect. It is the same time as the execution time of the notification effect. In the following description, 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, the case of selecting a variation pattern using HT1-1 and HT1-2 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 in the normal game 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 game 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 game state (non-time saving state).

[Non-time-saving state/fluctuation pattern selection processing in the first special symbol lottery]
Below, using FIG. 11, determination of the variation pattern when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the normal game state (non-time saving state) will be described.

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

It should be noted that the reach (reach effect) is, for example, in the notification effect, if the decorative pattern that is being changed last to be stopped among the plurality of decorative patterns is stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) in a specific pattern, it is already It is a production that makes you expect that it will be a big hit pattern pattern together with other symbols that are stopped (during temporary stop). stop), and the central decorative pattern that is stopped last is displayed in a variable manner with the expectation that it will stop (temporarily stop) with the same pattern (for example, 7) (that is, become double eyes 777). be. This reach state may be called a reach state. In addition, SP reach (SP reach effect) is generally called super reach or special reach, is executed in the reach state, and is a effect that makes you expect a bigger hit than the above reach, for example, the hero character is an enemy It is a production of animation fighting with characters. In addition, SPSP reach (SPSP reach effect) is generally called super super reach or special special reach, and is executed in a reach state, and is a effect that makes you expect a bigger hit than SP reach. It is a production of a moving image in which the player fights an enemy boss character.

In addition, in step S408, when the CPU 101 determines that the result of the first special symbol lottery is a loss in the big hit determination process of step S407, the number of reservations of the first special symbol lottery (U1), the reach random number, and the variation pattern A variation pattern (special symbol variation time) is determined based on random numbers.

Specifically, when the pending number of the first special symbol lottery is "0", the CPU 101 reads out the reach random number (out of 0 to 99) from the RAM 103 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S407 ) is included in the reach random value range “0 to 79” or the reach random value range “80 to 99” of the part of the “losing” retention number “0” of HT1-1 judge.

Then, when the read reach random number is included in the reach random number range "0 to 79", the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern random number (0 to 299) is included in the fluctuation pattern random number range "0 to 149" or in the fluctuation pattern random number range "150 to 299". Then, the CPU 101 determines "12.02 seconds" as the variation pattern when this variation pattern random number is included in the variation pattern random number range "0 to 149", and this variation pattern random number is the variation pattern random number range " 150 to 299”, “12.03 seconds” is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as shown in HT1-1, the variation pattern “12.02 seconds” corresponds to the type of effect pattern “normal immediate loss” of the notification effect, and the variation pattern “12.03 seconds” corresponds to the effect pattern of the notification effect. Corresponds to the production pattern type "special immediate loss". Although the details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20 to 25, the effect pattern types “special immediate loss” and “normal immediate loss” are determined by lottery by the effect control unit 400 (more precisely, the CPU 401). It is a type of production pattern that can be determined, and the production pattern type "special immediate loss" has a higher probability than the production pattern type "normal immediate loss", and the development production ( Expected production: ready-to-win production, pseudo-continuous production, etc.) After performing a production (hereinafter referred to as "inciting production") that does not develop into a development production and does not establish a ready-to-win production, it is immediately lost. Based on the type or the preliminary judgment result for the suspension of the special symbol lottery, the production pattern that can determine the production type that immediately loses without establishing a reach after performing a look-ahead suggestive production (same color chance eye production, etc., which will be explained later). is the type of

Note that the stimulating effect is, for example, a stimulating effect as to whether or not it will develop into a pseudo-continuous effect or a ready-to-win effect, and typically, the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner that develops into a pseudo-continuous effect or a ready-to-win effect. It is a production that makes you expect that, but the details will be described later. Temporary stop means that the decorative pattern is stopped in a manner that the player can recognize that the fluctuation has stopped, and it is not completely stopped. running). This indicates that the special symbols and the decorative symbols are changing and the decorative symbols have not stopped yet.

In addition, the pseudo-continuous effect means that the decorative patterns fluctuate multiple times in one notification effect (one change) by temporarily stopping all the decorative patterns that are fluctuating in the notification effect and then changing them again. It is a production that makes you expect a big hit by making it look like you did it. In addition, in the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect can be executed up to three times in one notification effect, and the greater the number of executions in one notification effect, the greater the reliability of the big win (which can be said to be the probability of a big win). becomes higher. In addition, in the pseudo-continuous effect, by performing a predetermined display (for example, a display drawn as "pseudo x 2" or "pseudo x 3") without performing a display in which the decorative pattern temporarily stops and then changes again It may be expressed that a pseudo continuous effect has been executed.

On the other hand, when the read reach random number is included in the reach random number range "80 to 99", the CPU 101 reads the variation pattern random number (0 ~ 299) is included in any of the fluctuation pattern random number ranges allocated to each fluctuation pattern in the reach random number range "80 to 99" part of HT1-1 to determine the variation pattern (special symbol variation time). 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 determines the variation pattern random number assigned to the variation pattern "60.02 seconds". Since it is included in the range "244 to 285", "60.02 seconds" is determined as the variation pattern. Here, as shown in HT1-1, the fluctuation patterns "15.02 seconds", "60.02 seconds" and "90.02 seconds" in the reach random value range "80 to 99" part of HT1-1 ” respectively correspond to the type of effect pattern of the notification effect “reach loss”, “SP loss” and “SPSP loss”. In addition, "Reach Loss" is the type that loses after achieving Reach, "SP Loss" is the type that loses after finally developing into SP Reach, and "SPSP Loss" is the type that loses after finally developing into SP Reach. It is the type that fails.

Further, when the reserved number of the first special symbol lottery is "1", the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern basically in the same manner as when the reserved number of the first special symbol lottery is "0". However, when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "1", the CPU 101, as shown in HT1-1, for the case where the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "0", Reach random number range "0-79" is replaced with "0-84", Reach random number range "80-99" is replaced with "85-99", and Reach random number range is "0-84" , the variation pattern random value range “0 to 49” is assigned to the variation pattern “2.00 seconds” is added, and the variation pattern random value range “0 to 149” is assigned to the variation pattern “12.02 seconds”. is replaced with "50 to 199", and the variation pattern random number range "150 to 299" assigned to the variation pattern "12.03 seconds" is replaced by "200 to 299". . Here, as shown in HT1-1, the variation pattern "2.00 seconds" corresponds to the type of effect pattern of the notification effect "normal immediate loss", but the effect control unit 400 (more precisely, CPU 401) cannot determine the content of the performance by lottery (in other words, the content of the performance is uniformly determined), does not execute the fanning performance or the look-ahead performance, and loses immediately without establishing a ready-to-win situation. It corresponds to the production type.

Further, when the reserved number of the first special symbol lottery is "2", the CPU 101 determines the variation pattern basically in the same manner as when the reserved number of the first special symbol lottery is "0". However, when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "2", the CPU 101, as shown in HT1-1, for the case where the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "0", Reach random number range "0-79" is replaced with "0-89", Reach random number range "80-99" is replaced with "90-99", and Reach random number range is "0-89" , the variation pattern random value range ``0 to 229'' is assigned to the variation pattern ``2.00 seconds'', and the variation pattern random value range ``0 to 149'' assigned to the variation pattern ``12.02 seconds''. is replaced with "230 to 279", and the variation pattern random number range "150 to 299" allocated to the variation pattern "12.03 seconds" is replaced by "280 to 299". .

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

It should be noted that the variation patterns corresponding to "SPSP hit", "SP hit", "reach hit", "SPSP loss", "SP loss" and "reach loss" are, as described above, expected to be big hit pattern patterns. Since it is a variation pattern in which a ready-to-win effect, which is an expected effect, is always executed (that is, a ready-to-win effect is always established), this is a variation pattern that suggests to the player that there is a high possibility of a big win. In addition, these variation patterns are determined by the production control unit 400 (more precisely, the CPU 401) by lottery, and the production type in which the production content that develops into the development production (expected production) after performing the inciting production is determined. A determinable pattern of variation.

As described above using the variation pattern determination table HT1-1 shown in FIG. 11, the smaller the number of reservations of the first special symbol lottery in the normal game state (non-time saving state), the more the variation pattern with reach (that is, Variation patterns corresponding to “SPSP loss”, “SP loss” and “reach loss”) are likely to be selected. In addition, as a variation pattern without reach, among "special immediate loss" and "normal immediate loss", it corresponds to the production pattern of "special immediate loss", which is a type that produces a higher probability than "normal immediate loss". Also, as a variation pattern corresponding to the production pattern of "normally immediately lost", a variation pattern (12.02 seconds; variation pattern number 8) that can execute a fan effect is likely to be selected (Fig. 11). In other words, the smaller the number of reservations of the first special symbol lottery, the easier it is to select a variation pattern capable of executing the fanning effect. In addition, as a variation 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 variation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss", when the number of reservations of the first special symbol lottery is "0", a long variation pattern of "12.02 seconds" is determined, and the first special symbol lottery is suspended. When the number is "1" to "3", a short variation pattern of "2.00 seconds" can be determined.

In addition, in the above description using the variation pattern determination table HT1-1 shown in FIG. .02 seconds” long variation pattern is determined, and when the number of reservations in the first special symbol lottery is “1” to “3”, the variation pattern corresponding to “normal immediate loss” is “2.00 seconds”. Although it is assumed that a short variation pattern can be determined, it is not limited to this. For example, if the number of reservations in the first special symbol lottery is "0", a short variation pattern of "2.00 seconds" can be determined as a variation pattern corresponding to "normally lost immediately", and the first special symbol lottery When the pending number is "1" to "3", a long variation pattern of "12.02 seconds" may be determined as the variation pattern corresponding to "usually immediate loss".

[Non-time-saving state/fluctuation pattern selection processing in the second special symbol lottery]
Below, using FIG. 12, determination of the variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the normal game state (non-time saving state) will be described. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101 processes the first special symbol lottery using HT1-1 in the variation pattern determination process described with reference to FIG. HT1-2 shown in 2 is used to process the second special symbol lottery. Here, HT1-2 shown in FIG. 12 is different from HT1-1 shown in FIG. 11 only in that "number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery" is replaced with "number of reservations for the second special lottery". different. In other words, in the process of determining the variation pattern described with reference to FIG. 11, the pending number of the first special symbol lottery was taken into account, while in this process of determining the variation pattern, the pending number of the second special symbol lottery was considered. be.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table HT1-2 shown in FIG. 12 above, when the number of reservations for the second special symbol lottery is "0", the variation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss" is "12.02 seconds". If a long variation pattern is determined, and the number of reservations for the second special symbol lottery is "1" to "3", a short variation pattern of "2.00 seconds" is used as a variation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss". Although it is supposed to be determinable, it is not limited to this. For example, if the pending number of the second special symbol lottery is "0", it is possible to determine a short variation pattern of "2.00 seconds" as a variation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss", and the second special symbol lottery When the pending number is "1" to "3", a long variation pattern of "12.02 seconds" may be determined as the variation pattern corresponding to "usually immediate loss".

[Time saving state / variation pattern selection processing in the first special symbol lottery]
Below, using FIG. 13, the determination of the variation pattern when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the variable probability gaming state (time saving state) will be described. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101, in the process of determining the variation pattern described with reference to FIG. This variation pattern determination process differs in that it processes the first special symbol lottery in the probability variation gaming state (time saving state) using HT2-1 shown in FIG. Here, in HT1-1 shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern "2.00 seconds" (corresponding to normal immediate loss) can be determined when the number of reservations in the first special symbol lottery is "1" to "3". In contrast, HT2-1 shown in FIG. 13 is different in that the variation pattern “2.00 seconds” cannot be determined even when the number of holds is “1” to “3”. That is, even if the pending number of the first special symbol lottery is "1" to "3", the short variation pattern "2.00 seconds" is not determined.

Also, in HT1-1, when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "1", the variation pattern random number range "50 to 199" allocated to the variation pattern "12.02 seconds" , HT2-1 differ in that the variation pattern random value range assigned to the variation pattern “12.02 seconds” is replaced with “0 to 199”.

Also, in HT1-1, when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "2", the variation pattern random number range "230 to 279" allocated to the variation pattern "12.02 seconds" , HT2-1 differ in that the variation pattern random value range assigned to the variation pattern “12.02 seconds” is replaced with “0 to 279”.

Also, in HT1-1, when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is "3", the variation pattern random number range "270 to 289" allocated to the variation pattern "12.02 seconds" , HT2-1 differ in that the variation pattern random value range assigned to the variation pattern “12.02 seconds” is replaced with “0 to 289”.

[Variation pattern selection processing in time saving state/second special symbol lottery]
Below, using FIG. 14, determination of the variation pattern when the second special symbol lottery is executed in the process of step S407 in the variable probability gaming state (time saving state) will be described. In step S408, the CPU 101 determines a variation pattern by performing basically the same processing as the variation pattern determination processing described with reference to FIG. However, the CPU 101, in the process of determining the variation pattern described with reference to FIG. This variation pattern determination process differs in that it processes the second special symbol lottery in the probability variation gaming state (time saving state) using HT2-2 shown in FIG. Here, as shown in FIG. 14, HT2-2 replaces the "first special symbol lottery pending number" with the "second special symbol lottery pending number" in HT1-1 shown in FIG. ing. In other words, in the process of determining the variation pattern described with reference to FIG. 11, the pending number of the first special symbol lottery was taken into account, while in this process of determining the variation pattern, the pending number of the second special symbol lottery was considered. be. Also, as shown in FIG. 14, in HT2-2, in the case of the second special symbol lottery holding number "0" in "losing", when no reach is selected by the reach random number, the fluctuation pattern random value range A variation pattern of "12.02 seconds" is determined in the range of "0 to 149", and a variation pattern of "12.03 seconds" is determined in the variation pattern random value range of "150 to 299". Also, as shown in FIG. 14, in HT2-2, in the case of the second special symbol lottery holding number "1" to "3" in "losing", when no reach is selected by the reach random number, fluctuation A variation pattern “2.00 seconds” is determined in the pattern random value range “0-289”, and a variation pattern “12.03 seconds” is determined in the variation pattern random value range “290-299”. In other words, if the number of reservations for the second special symbol lottery is "0", the short variation pattern of "2.00 seconds" is not determined, but the number of reservations for the second special symbol lottery is "1" to " 3”, a short variation pattern of “2.00 seconds” is determined with high probability.

Here, as described in the processing of steps S403 to S406, in this embodiment, the suspension of the second special symbol lottery is digested with priority over the suspension of the first special symbol lottery. In addition, in the variable probability game state (time saving state), as described in the processing in steps S5 and S7 of FIG. Therefore, the second special symbol lottery is frequently executed continuously. Also, as explained in the process of step S407, the second special symbol lottery by the game ball winning to the second starting port 22 is better than the first special symbol lottery by the game ball winning to the first starting port 21. Also, the winning ratio of the variable probability big hit (jackpot with a large profit for the player) that is controlled to the variable probability game state (time saving state) until the next big hit is high. From this, conversely, when the first special symbol lottery is executed in the probability variable gaming state (time saving state), the normal jackpot (jackpot with a small profit for the player) that will be controlled to the normal game state. It can be said that the possibility of being elected to In this embodiment, as described above using HT2-2 in FIG. 14, in the variable probability gaming state (time saving state), if the number of reservations of the second special symbol lottery is 1 to 3 and there is no reach A game with a sense of speed is executed by facilitating the selection of a short-time variation pattern (2.00 seconds) so that the hold of the second special symbol lottery is quickly digested, while the second special symbol lottery is executed. When the number of reservations is '0' and there is no reach, the long-time variation pattern (12.02 seconds, 12.03 seconds) is always selected, and the first special symbol lottery, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player, is difficult to execute. controlling. Furthermore, in this embodiment, as described above using HT2-1 in FIG. 13, in the variable probability gaming state (time saving state), assuming that the first special symbol lottery relatively disadvantageous to the player is executed Also, in all cases where the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is 0 to 3, if there is no reach, be sure to select the long-term fluctuation pattern (12.02 seconds, 12.03 seconds), and the second start port It is controlled to gain time for the game ball to win at 22 and the second special symbol lottery which is relatively advantageous to the player is executed.

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

In step S409, the CPU 101 generates a notification effect start command including the setting information set by the big hit determination process of step S407 and the setting information set by the variation pattern selection process of step S408, and sets it in the RAM 103. Here, the notification effect start command is a command for instructing the effect control unit 400 to start the notification effect by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, and the like. The setting information included in the notification effect start command 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 types of the notification effect start command according to the information included. In addition, the CPU 101 sets a game state notification command indicating the current game state (for example, variable probability game state) in the RAM 103 . The notification effect start command and the game state notification command described above are transmitted to the effect control section 400 by the output process in step S9 of FIG. After that, the process moves to step S410.

In step S410, the CPU 101 changes the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4a or the second special symbol display device 4b based on the setting information included in the notification effect start command set in the process of step S409. Start display. After that, the process moves 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 of the special symbol variation display in step S410. If the determination in step S411 is YES, the process moves to step S412, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

In step S412, the CPU 101 sets in the RAM 103 a notification effect stop command for instructing termination of the notification effect by the image display unit 6 or the like. After that, the process moves to step S413. In addition, the information production|presentation stop command set by step S412 is transmitted to the production|presentation control part 400 by the output process of FIG.8 S9.

In step S413, the CPU 101 ends the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4a or the second special symbol display device 4b started in the process of step S410, and the first special symbol display device 4a or the second special The symbol indicating the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed on the symbol display 4b for a specified time (0.5 seconds) in a stopped state. At this time, the CPU 101 sets a pattern confirmation command in the RAM 103. FIG. After that, the process moves to step S414.

In step S414, CPU 101 executes processing during stop. Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines that a big hit has been achieved in the big hit determination process of step S407, the information stored in the RAM 103 (for example, information by a flag) indicates that the big win game is in progress (big hit game state). , and an opening command for instructing the start of a big win game effect is set in the RAM 103.例文帳に追加It should be noted that this opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. , the jackpot game effect 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 step S416 (described later). Here, the customer waiting command is a command sent when there is no suspension of the special symbol lottery at the time when the stop display of the special symbol is completed, and the notification effect to notify the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is executed. This is a command to notify that the customer has entered a state in which the customer is not being served (a so-called customer waiting state). If the determination in step S415 is YES, the process moves to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG. 8, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S416.

At step S416, the CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command and a game state notification command in the RAM 103. FIG. The customer waiting command and the game state notification command are transmitted to the effect control unit 400 by the output processing of step S9 in FIG. be done. When a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) elapses after the stop effect is started, the customer waiting effect is started. Here, the customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect of displaying an image related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the theme of the game machine 1 on the image display unit 6, or a predetermined effect ( For example, it is an effect that causes the image display unit 6 to display a part of the reach effect). After that, the process moves to step S5 (normal symbol process) in FIG.

[Grand Prize Opening Process]
15 and 16 are examples of detailed flowcharts of the big winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. The big winning opening process in step S6 of FIG. 8 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. FIG.

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

In step S602, the CPU 101 determines whether the state of the gaming machine 1 is during 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 moves to step S603, and if the determination is NO, the process moves 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 passed. If the determination in step S603 is YES, the process moves to step S604, and if the determination is NO, the opening effect has not ended, so the process moves to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

In step S<b>604 , the CPU 101 sets the total round number Rmax of the big win game and the operation pattern of the big win opening 23 of the big win game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103 . Specifically, the CPU 101 sets the number of rounds included in the big win game (Rmax: "16" in this embodiment) and the operation pattern of the big winning opening 23 during the big win game, and sets the setting information in the RAM 103. do. By the process of step S604, the total number of rounds Rmax of the big win game, the interval time between rounds during the big win game, the set ending time which is the time to perform the ending effect at the end of the big win game, etc. are set. After that, the process moves to step S605.

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

In step S606, the CPU 101 updates the number of rounds R of the jackpot game stored in the RAM 103 by adding 1 to it. After that, the process moves to step S607.

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

In step S608, the CPU 101 sets in the RAM 103 a round start notification command for notifying the start of the round (start of the round game). This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control section 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 8, and the round effect is started. This 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 processing in step S606. After that, the process moves to step S612.

In step S<b>609 , the CPU 101 determines whether or not the state of the gaming machine 1 is during the jackpot game interval based on the information stored in the RAM 103 . If the determination in step S609 is YES, the process moves to step S610, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S611.

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

In step S611, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in the process of 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 moves to step S621 in FIG. 16, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S612.

In step S612, the CPU 101 determines that the state of the gaming machine 1 is during the round of the big winning game, and based on the output signal from the big winning opening switch 114, whether or not the game ball has won the big winning opening 23. determine whether If the determination in step S612 is YES, the process moves to step S613, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S614.

In step S613, the CPU 101 determines that the winning of the game ball into the big winning hole 23 is detected, and updates the winning number C of the game balls stored in the RAM 103 by adding one. By executing the process of step S613 each time a game ball wins the big winning hole 23, the total number of game balls winning the big winning hole 23 (winning number C) during one round is accumulated and stored in the RAM 103. To go. Also, the CPU 101 sets a winning command for notifying the performance control unit 400 that the game ball has won the big winning hole 23 in the RAM 103 . 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 in FIG. 19 is executed. After that, the process moves to step S614.

In step S614, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a prescribed opening control time (29.5 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the opening control of the big winning opening 23 was started in the process of step S607. If the determination in step S614 is YES, the process moves to step S616, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S615.

In step S615, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the winning number C of game balls in the current round has reached the upper limit number of game balls Cmax ("10" in this embodiment) that defines the timing at which the big winning opening 23 is closed. judge. If the determination in step S615 is YES, the process moves to step S616, and if the determination is NO, the process moves 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. In this way, the CPU 101 determines the total number of game balls (winning number C ) has reached 10 (Cmax), or 29.5 seconds have passed without winning 10 game balls after the opening of the big winning hole 23, the big winning hole 23 is closed. . After that, the process moves to step S617.

In step S617, the CPU 101 sets in the RAM 103 a round end notification command for notifying the end of the round (end of the round game). This round start notification command is transmitted to the effect control section 400 by the output process of step S9 in FIG. 8, and the round effect is terminated. After that, the process moves 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 moves to step S619 in FIG. 16, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S7 in FIG. 8 (electric tulip process).

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 moves to step S620.

In step S620, the CPU 101 sets, in the RAM 103, an ending command for instructing the effect control section 400 to execute the ending effect of the jackpot game. The ending command set in this process is transmitted to the effect control section 400 in step S9 (output process) of FIG. Incidentally, as the ending command, a command corresponding to the jackpot pattern (that is, the type of jackpot) and the game state to be controlled after the jackpot game ends is transmitted, and the effect control unit 400, based on this ending command, the ending effect To control the performance after the end (after the end of the jackpot game performance). Specifically, when an ending command corresponding to a jackpot design indicating a variable probability big hit is transmitted, the effect control unit 400 informs in a direction mode indicating a variable probability game state after the end of the jackpot game effect based on the ending command. perform the performance. After that, the process moves 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 since the ending command was set in the RAM 103 in step S620. If the determination in step S621 is YES, the process moves to step S622, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

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

At step S623, the CPU 101 executes a game state setting process. Specifically, when the jackpot game is ended in step S622, the CPU 101 switches the game state according to the type of the jackpot (jackpot pattern) 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 process moves to step S7 (electric tulip process) in FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control unit]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing performed by the effect control unit 400. As shown in FIG. Below, with reference to Drawing 17, timer interruption processing performed in production control part 400 is explained. 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 power-on and power-off. In addition, the process performed by the production|presentation control part 400 demonstrated based on the flowchart after FIG. 17 is performed based on the program memorize|stored in ROM402.

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

Next, in step S<b>12 , the CPU 401 executes output processing for outputting various commands set in the RAM 403 in step S<b>11 to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600 . Through this process, various effects decided to be executed in the process of step S11 are executed by the image display unit 6, the speaker 35, the board lamp 8, etc. under the execution control of the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600. Become.

It should be noted that the CPU 401 performs a random number update process for updating various effect random numbers used for determining the effect each time the above-described timer interrupt process is executed. Also in this random number update process, a loop counter is typically used, similar to the random number update process in step S1 of FIG. After reaching it, it returns to 0 again (that is, it cycles). Also, in this random number update process, each effect random number counter randomly updates its initial value (the value that is the starting point of the circulation) after one circulation. This makes it possible to avoid synchronizing the counter value (count value) between these effect random numbers.

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

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

In step S112, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 in accordance with the pending number increase command received in the process of step S111 to additionally display a pending image indicating that the special symbol lottery is pending on the image display unit 6. Hold image display processing for processing, etc. is performed. It should be noted that the displayed pending images are erased in order when the notification effect is started based on the processing of step S115, which will be described later. Instructions to the image sound control unit 500 are made by setting commands in the RAM 403 . In addition, when the CPU 401 receives the first pending number increase command, the RAM 403 accumulates and stores one piece of data (first pending data) indicating the holding of the first special symbol lottery in chronological order. When the pending number increase command is received, one piece of data (second pending data) indicating the pending of the second special symbol lottery is accumulated in the RAM 403 in chronological order. Also, at that time, the CPU 401 extracts the advance determination information included in the pending number increase command, includes it in each pending data described above, and stores it in the RAM 403 . After that, the process moves to step S113.

In step S113, the CPU 401 performs a pre-reading announcement effect setting process. Specifically, when the number of pending special symbol lotteries (the number of pending data) stored in the RAM 403 is 2 or more including the pending added in step S112, the CPU 401 is stored in the RAM 403 most recently. Based on the advance determination information (that is, included in the latest pending data), it is determined by lottery or the like whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. For example, the CPU 401 determines whether the pre-determination information indicates "big hit", indicates "losing" and "with reach effect" (losing with reach), or "losing" and "reach effect In each of the cases indicating "none" (losing without reach), a prefetching random number (rendering random number) is obtained, and when the prefetching random number matches a predetermined prefetching winning value, it is decided to execute the prefetching notice production. . It should be noted that different numbers may be set for this look-ahead winning value depending on whether the advance determination information is "big hit", "losing with reach", or "losing without reach". Specifically, by setting the number of prefetch winning values in the case of "big hit" to be larger than the number of prefetch winning values in the case of "losing with reach", it is easy to execute the prefetch notice effect at the time of "big hit". It can be a thing. Then, when it is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect, the CPU 401 executes the pre-reading notice effect by lottery or the like from a number of patterns of the pre-reading notice effect that satisfy the conditions of this advance determination information (conditions such as whether or not a big hit is achieved). Set the contents of the production. In other words, what kind of advance notice effect is to be performed in each notification effect is set as the look-ahead notice effect. Note that the look-ahead foretelling effect is, for example, a look-ahead continuous foretelling effect that can suggest the possibility of a big win over a plurality of notification effects. After that, the process moves 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 moves to step S115, and if the determination is NO, the process moves 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 in accordance with the notification effect start command received in the process of step S114, and causes the image sound control unit to execute the notification effect of the set content. 500 or the like is instructed to start notification effect setting processing. Here, the notification effect (variation effect; sometimes simply referred to as "fluctuation") is an effect that is executed in the image display unit 6 or the like in response to the variable display of the special symbol and notifies the result of the special symbol lottery, For example, the decorative symbols are variably displayed, and the variably displayed decorative symbols are stop-displayed (determined stop-display) to notify the result of the special symbol lottery. Instructions to the image sound control unit 500 and the like are made by setting commands in the RAM 403 .
This notification effect setting process will be described in detail later using FIG. Although the description is omitted in FIG. 20, when the notification effect set by this notification effect setting process is to notify the result of the first special symbol lottery, it is stored in the RAM 403 in chronological order. The first reserved data (the oldest first reserved data) stored first among the existing 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 so, the first stored second suspended data (oldest second suspended data) among the second suspended data stored in the RAM 403 in chronological order is deleted. By processing in this way, the content of the random number set information (reserved 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 (Reserved data on the production control unit 400 side) can be matched.
After that, the process moves 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 moves to step S117, and if the determination is NO, the process moves 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 in the process of step S115, and finally display the decorative symbols that have been changed (including temporary stop). The results of the special symbol lottery are reported in a dramatic manner by completely stopping all of them (displaying fixed stop for a specified time (0.5 seconds)). The instruction to the image sound control unit 500 and the like is performed by setting a command (effect end instruction command) in the RAM 403 . After that, the process moves to step S120 in FIG.

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

In step S121, the CPU 401 issues an opening effect instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start the opening effect of the jackpot game effect. Here, the opening effect is a effect for notifying the start of a big win game, and is typically an image effect for urging the player to shoot a game ball toward the big winning hole 23 . Instructions to the image sound control unit 500 and the like are made by setting commands in the RAM 403 . After that, the process moves to step S122.

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

In step S123, the CPU 401 issues a round effect start instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to start the round effect processing of the big hit game effect. Here, the round effect is a effect executed during the round game of the jackpot game, for example, an effect such as an image in which the main character is fighting with the enemy character. Instructions to the image sound control unit 500 and the like are made by setting commands in the RAM 403 . After that, the process moves to step S124.

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

In step S125, the CPU 401 instructs the winning process. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 to start the prize 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, based on the winning command received via the effect control unit 400, each winning port (first start port 21, the number of game ball winnings into the second starting opening 22, the big winning opening 23, and the normal winning opening 24) is counted and stored in the RAM503. Further, when the CPU 501 receives a winning command based on the game ball winning to the big winning hole 23 (that is, when one game ball wins to the big winning hole 23), the number of prize balls corresponding to the big winning hole 23 is "13". ” is added to the total number of prize balls stored in the RAM 503, and the updated total number of prize balls (for example, as the total number of prize balls during the current jackpot game) is displayed on the image display section 6. Instructions to the image sound control unit 500 and the like are made by setting commands in the RAM 403 . After that, the process moves to step S126.

In step S126, the CPU 401 determines whether or not the round end notification command set in the process of step S617 in FIG. 15 has been received. If the determination in step S126 is YES, the process moves to step S127, and if the determination is NO, the process moves 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. Instructions to the image sound control unit 500 and the like are made by setting commands in the RAM 403 . After that, the process moves to step S128.

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

In step S129, the CPU 401 issues an ending effect instruction. Specifically, the CPU 401 instructs the image sound control unit 500 and the like to start the ending effect of the jackpot game effect. Here, the ending effect is a effect for notifying that the jackpot game is over, typically an effect for displaying the mark of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 1 . Instructions to the image sound control unit 500 and the like are made by setting commands 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 state 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 moves to step S131, and if the determination is NO, the command reception process ends, and the process moves to step S12 in FIG.

In step S131, the CPU 401 instructs the image/sound control unit 500 to start stop state processing 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 a so-called customer waiting state occurs. The image display section 6 displays a stop effect (for example, a stop display (fixed stop display) of all decorative symbols). It should be noted that the CPU 501 starts the customer waiting effect if no instruction for another effect is received from the CPU 401 when a predetermined time (for example, 90 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the stop effect. Note that the customer waiting effect is, for example, an effect of displaying an image related to the content (animation, story, etc.) that is the theme of the gaming machine 1 on the image display unit 6, or a predetermined effect (for example, a ready-to-win effect) that is executed during the game. ) is displayed on the image display unit 6 . This instruction to the image sound control unit 500 is performed 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 entered the normal winning opening, the stop state processing is continued without ending. .

[Notification effect setting process according to the present embodiment]
Next, the notification effect setting process by the effect control unit 400 in step S115 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 25. FIG.
Here, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS. After performing the production (pseudo consecutive fanning production, reach fanning production), after developing into the development production (pseudo consecutive production, reach production, etc.), the notification production to notify the result of the special symbol lottery, the development production without performing the fanning production Notification production to notify the result of the special symbol lottery after development, inciting production, but not developing to the development production and notifying that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost, About the pending special symbol lottery Notification production, development production, fanning production and It is possible to execute a notification performance or the like for notifying the result of the special symbol lottery without performing a look-ahead suggestion performance.
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. It should be noted that, when executing the notification effect based on the second special symbol lottery, in the following description, "first special symbol lottery" should be replaced with "second special symbol lottery".

20 and 21 are detailed flowcharts showing an example of the notification effect setting process in 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, etc.) and there is no big hit in the currently reserved first special symbol lottery. 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 currently reserved first special symbol lottery. FIG. 24 is an example of the effect type determination table ET2-1 used when the variation pattern number is 8 (see FIG. 11, etc.) and there is no big hit in the currently reserved first special symbol lottery. 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 win in the currently reserved first special symbol lottery.

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 setting information included in the notification effect start command. After that, the process moves 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, if the information of the variation pattern included in this setting information indicates variation pattern number 3 (that is, if it corresponds to the production pattern type "SP failure"; see FIG. 11, etc.), the CPU 401 may The SP ready-to-win performance to be executed is determined by a lottery or the like from a certain SP ready-to-win performance, and after the determined SP ready-to-win performance is executed after the ready-to-win is established, a performance pattern is determined to notify that the special pattern lottery is lost. do. Also, for example, when the information of the variation pattern included in this setting information indicates variation pattern number 2 (that is, when it corresponds to the production pattern type "SPSP hit"; see FIG. 11, etc.), The SP ready-to-reach performance and the SPSP ready-to-reach performance to be executed are respectively determined by a lottery or the like from a plurality of types of SP ready-to-reach performance and SPSP ready-to-reach performance, and after the reach is established, the determined SP ready-to-reach performance and SPSP ready-to-reach performance are executed in order. Afterwards, a performance pattern for notifying that a special symbol lottery has been won is determined. After that, the process moves to step S703.

In step S703, the CPU 401, based on the setting information acquired in step S701, determines that the variation pattern information included in this setting information indicates one of variation pattern numbers 1 to 6 (that is, the effect pattern type is It is determined whether or not it is one of “SPSP Lost”, “SPSP Win”, “SP Loss”, “SP Win”, “Reach Loss”, and “Reach Hit”; If the determination in step S703 is YES, the process moves to step S704, and if the determination is NO, the process moves 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 times of execution in the case of executing the pseudo-continuous effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect in the notification effects of the variation patterns of the variation pattern numbers 1 to 6, and if the pseudo-continuous effect is to be executed, the number of executions is 1 to 3. By referring to a table (not shown) defining the ratio of whether or not to perform, whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect and the number of times of execution in the case of execution are determined based on a lottery. Here, in this table, the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect is "0 times (that is, not executed)", "1 time", "2 times", and "3 times" in this order, and this time's special symbol lottery wins. In the case of , the selection ratio is set high, while in the case of a loss, the selection ratio is set low. In other words, the greater the number of times the pseudo-continuous performance is executed, the higher the reliability of the big win. After that, the process moves to step S705.

In step S705, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute a pseudo continuous effect. Specifically, the CPU 401 refers to a table (not shown) that defines the ratio of whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect in the notification effects of the variable pattern numbers 1 to 6. In step S704, the CPU 401 Whether or not to execute a pseudo-continuous fanning performance for each pseudo-continuous performance determined to be executed is decided based on a lottery. In the case where the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the higher the number of times of the pseudo continuous effect, the higher the probability of executing the pseudo continuous effect. may be configured. Further, in the case where 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 is executed with a lower probability. It may be configured to be executed with After that, the process moves to step S706.

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

In step S707, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the cut-in announcement effect. Here, the cut-in notice effect is a effect in which a cut-in image indicating the reliability of a big hit is displayed during execution of the notification effect being executed, and in this embodiment, two seconds after the start of the notification effect. After that, it can be executed at respective timings before development of the SP reach performance and before development of the SP reach performance. In addition, the cut-in images are displayed in the order of blue, green, and red in the order of blue, green, and red in the case of a big hit with a high probability, but are displayed with a low probability in the case of a loss, so the reliability of the big win is high.
The cut-in notice effect that can be executed two seconds after the start of the notification effect indicates the execution expectation level of the reach effect, and the cut-in notice effect that can be executed before the development of the SP reach effect indicates the execution expectation level of the SP reach effect. and the cut-in notice effect that can be executed before the development of the SPSP ready-to-win effect suggests the execution expectation level of the SPSP ready-to-win effect.
Specifically, in the case of the notification effect of the variation pattern of variation pattern number 5 or 6 (effect pattern “Reach Lost” or “Reach Hit”), the CPU 401 performs a cut-in notice effect at the timing of 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 ratio of the color of the cut-in image, whether to execute the cut-in notice effect and the color of the cut-in image (that is, the suggested jackpot reliability) is determined based on a lottery. In addition, the CPU 401, 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"), each timing after 2 seconds from the start of the notification effect and before the development of the SP reach effect By referring to a table (not shown) that defines the ratio of whether or not to execute the cut-in notice effect and the color ratio of each cut-in image, whether to execute the 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 lottery. In addition, 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 win"), 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 With reference to a table (not shown) that defines the ratio of whether or not to execute the cut-in notice effect at each timing before development and the ratio of the color of each cut-in image, the cut-in notice effect is performed at each timing and the color of each cut-in image (that is, the suggested jackpot reliability) are determined based on a 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 reliability of the big win indicated by the color of the cut-in image does not decrease.
After that, the process moves to step S705.

In step S708, the CPU 401, based on the setting information acquired in step S701, determines that the variation pattern information included in this setting information indicates one of variation pattern numbers 1 to 4 (that is, the effect pattern type is "SPSP Lost", "SPSP Hit", "SP Lost", or "SP Win"). If the determination in step S708 is YES, the process moves to step S709, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S711 in FIG.

In step S709, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute a zone effect and the type of zone effect. Here, the zone effect is a effect that suggests that the reliability of the big hit is high in the notification effect being executed, and the zone background for the zone effect and the character image written as "weak zone" or "strong zone" This is an effect of displaying a moving band image. Also, compared to the zone effect that displays the "weak zone" band image, the zone effect that displays the "strong zone" band image is executed with a high probability in the case of a big hit, while it is low in the case of a loss. Since it is executed with probability, the reliability of the big hit is high. Here, the ready-to-win effect, SP ready-to-win effect and SPSP ready-to-win effect are continuously executable ready-to-win effects (effects with a sense of continuity), and are effects in which the reliability of the big win increases. , zone effects are effects of a system separate from these reach-type effects.
Specifically, the CPU 401 executes a zone effect in the notification effect of the variation patterns of the variation pattern numbers 1 to 4 (effect pattern “SPSP Lost”, “SPSP Win”, “SP Loss”, “SP Win”). With reference to a table (not shown) that defines the ratio of whether or not and the ratio of the type of zone production (weak zone or strong zone), whether to execute the zone production and the type of zone production (that is, suggest jackpot reliability) is determined based on a lottery. After that, the process moves to step S710.

In step S710, the CPU 401 determines whether or not to execute the specific outcome announcement effect and the number of times of execution in the case of execution. Here, the specific outcome notice effect is to temporarily stop and display the decorative symbols with a specific outcome (a combination of decorative symbols of the same color) indicating a failure, and to temporarily stop and display the decorative symbols in a specific light emission effect. By performing (specific light emission), it is a production that suggests the level of expectation that the zone production will be executed (expectation level of entering the zone) in the notification production being executed, and the color of the decoration pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed is blue. , green, and red in the order of zone entry with high probability when the zone performance is executed and low probability when the zone performance is not executed. In addition, the specific outcome notice effect can be executed up to three times in one notification effect (one variation). A plurality of times of the specific outcome announcement effect is executed so that the suggested zone entry expectation is not lowered.
It should be noted that, instead of suggesting the expected degree of entry into the zone, the specific outcome announcement effect may be configured to directly suggest the reliability of the big hit of the informing effect being executed.
Specifically, the CPU 401 executes a zone effect in the notification effect of the variation patterns of the variation pattern numbers 1 to 4 (effect pattern “SPSP loss”, “SPSP win”, “SP loss”, “SP win”). The ratio of whether or not to execute the specific eye notice effect according to whether or not, the ratio of which number of times from 1 to 3 is executed when the specific eye notice effect is executed, and the zone effect Refer to a table (not shown) that defines the ratio of the color (decorative pattern to be temporarily stopped and displayed) of the specific outcome announcement effect according to whether or not is executed, and executes the specific outcome announcement effect It decides whether or not and the content of execution when it is executed based on a lottery. After that, the process moves to step S725 in FIG.

In step S711 of FIG. 21, the CPU 401 determines that the variation pattern information included in the setting information indicates variation pattern number 7 (the effect pattern type is "special"), based on the setting information acquired in step S701 of FIG. It is determined whether or not it is "immediate loss"). If the determination in step S711 is YES, the process moves to step S712, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S715.

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

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

At step S714, the CPU 401 selects an effect type determination table ET1-2 (see FIG. 23) from among the plurality of effect type determination tables (see FIGS. 22 to 25). The process then proceeds to step S720.

In step S715, the CPU 401, based on the setting information acquired in step S701 of FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a second “normal immediate loss”). If the determination in step S715 is YES, the process moves to step S717, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S716.

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

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

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

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

[Production type decision processing]
In step S720, the CPU 401 determines the effect type based on the effect random number or the like using the effect type determination table selected in any one of steps S713, S714, S718 and S719. 22 to 25 are an example of the effect type determination table set according to the variation pattern number and whether or not there is a big hit in the holding of the first special symbol lottery. The processing of step S720 will be specifically described below with reference to FIGS. 22 to 25. FIG. Below, the production 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. Sometimes.
In addition, in the present embodiment, control is performed based on whether or not there is a big hit only in the suspension of the first special symbol lottery (or only in the suspension of the second special symbol lottery), but the suspension of the first special symbol lottery is controlled. And it may be configured to control based on whether or not there is a big hit in the entire reservation including both the reservation of the second special symbol lottery.

[Variation pattern number 7/Production type determination processing when there is no jackpot in suspension]
22, the effect type determination process executed subsequent to the process of step S713 will be described below.

In ET1-1 shown in FIG. 22, the range of effect random numbers used to determine which effect type to select from a plurality of effect types (P1 to P3) is the suspension of the first special symbol lottery. allocated according to numbers.

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

Here, the performance type P1 is a performance type that notifies that the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss without executing the hype performance (pseudo continuation hype performance, ready-to-win hype performance) without establishing ready-to-win. In addition, the production type P2 executes a fanning production (pseudo continuous fanning production, ready-to-win fanning production), but after the fanning production is executed, it does not develop into a development production (pseudo continuous production, ready-to-win production, etc.), and ready-to-win is established. It is a production type that notifies that the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss. In addition, the production type P3 does not execute the fanning production (pseudo continuous fanning production, ready-to-win fanning production), and after executing the prefetching suggestion production based on the preliminary determination result for the suspension of the first special symbol lottery, the ready-to-win is established. It is a production type that notifies that the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss.

[Production type determination processing when there is a big hit in the variation pattern number 7 / hold]
23, the effect type determination process executed subsequent to the process of step S714 will be described below.

In ET1-2 shown in FIG. 23, the range of effect random numbers used to determine which effect type to select from a plurality of effect types (P1 to P3) is the suspension of the first special symbol lottery. allocated according to numbers.

For example, when the pending number of the first special symbol lottery is 1, the random number range of "0 to 39" among the production random numbers of "0 to 99" is assigned to the production type P3, and "40 to 49". is assigned to the effect type P2, and the random value range of "50 to 99" is assigned to the effect type P1. Further, when the pending number of the first special symbol lottery is 2, the random number range of "0 to 44" among the production random numbers of "0 to 99" is assigned to the production type P3, and "45 to 49". is assigned to the effect type P2, and the random value range of "50 to 99" is assigned to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is 3, the random number range of "0 to 48" among the production random numbers of "0 to 99" is assigned to the production type P3, and the random number of "49" is assigned. A numerical value is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random 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 jackpot in suspension]
24, the determination of the effect type to be executed following the process of step S718 will be described below.

In ET2-1 shown in FIG. 24, the range of the effect random number used to determine which effect type to select from among the plurality of effect types (P1 to P3) is the suspension of the first special symbol lottery. allocated according to numbers.

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

[Effect type determination processing when there is a big hit in variation pattern number 8 / hold]
25, the determination of the effect type when executed following the process of step S719 will be described below.

In ET2-2 shown in FIG. 25, the range of effect random numbers used to determine which effect type to select from a plurality of effect types (P1 to P3) is the suspension of the first special symbol lottery. allocated according to numbers.

For example, when the pending number of the first special symbol lottery is 1, the random number range of "0 to 6" among the production random numbers of "0 to 99" is assigned to the production type P3, and "7 to 9". is assigned to the effect type P2, and the random value range of "10 to 99" is assigned to the effect type P1. Further, when the reserved number of the first special symbol lottery is 2, the random number range of "0 to 7" among the production random numbers of "0 to 99" is assigned to the production type P3, and "8 to 9". is assigned to the effect type P2, and the random value range of "10 to 99" is assigned to the effect type P1. Further, when the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery is 3, the random number range of "0 to 8" among the production random numbers of "0 to 99" is assigned to the production type P3, and the random number of "9" is assigned. A numerical value is assigned to the effect type P2, and a random value range of "10 to 99" is assigned to the effect type P1.

As described above, in this embodiment, the effect type determination table when inquiring the effect random number extracted in the case of the variation pattern number 7 or 8 hits the big hit with the variation pattern and the holding of the first special symbol lottery. It depends on whether there is something or not.
Also, in the effect type determination table, if the variation pattern of number 7 or 8 is determined (that is, the variation pattern corresponding to the special immediate loss or the normal immediate loss with a variation time of 12.02 seconds is determined) If it is set; see FIG. 11, etc.), it is possible to determine the contents of the performance that does not develop into the development performance (performance type P2) or the prefetching suggestive performance (performance type P3) after the execution of the stimulating performance.
In addition, in the production type determination table, when the variation pattern of number 7 or 8 is determined, the larger the number of suspensions of the first special symbol lottery, the more the prefetching suggestion production (same color chance eye production, etc., which will be described later) is executed. It is becoming easier to make decisions to
In addition, the performance type determination table determines the variation pattern of number 7 or 8, and if there is a big win in the preliminary determination result for the suspension of the first special symbol lottery, it develops into a development performance after the execution of the fanning performance. The effect type P3 for executing the prefetching suggestive effect is more likely to be determined than the effect type P2 for not allowing.
Also, in the effect type determination table, the number 7 variation pattern is determined rather than the number 8 variation pattern (that is, the special immediate loss is determined rather than the normal immediate loss) ), regardless of the number of reservations of the first special symbol lottery, it is easier to determine the production type P2 that does not develop into a development production after the execution of the fanning production or the production type P3 that executes the prefetching suggestion production. (In other words, it becomes difficult to determine the effect type P1).

In step S720, the CPU 401, based on the effect type determination table selected in any one of steps S713, S714, S718, and S719 (one of the effect type determination tables shown in FIGS. 22 to 25), One of P1 to P3 is determined as the performance type. After that, the process moves 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 moves to step S722, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S723.

In step S722, the CPU 401 determines the content of the fan effect. Specifically, in the present embodiment, there are a ready-to-win inciting effect for inciting whether or not to develop into a ready-to-win effect, and a pseudo-continuous inciting effect in which to incite whether or not to develop into a pseudo-continuous effect. , which of these effects is to be executed as the fanning effect is determined by a lottery or the like. After that, the process moves to step S725.

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

In step S724, the CPU 401 determines the content of the prefetching suggestion effect by lottery or the like. Specifically, in the present embodiment, there are a same-color chance eye effect and a pending change effect as the look-ahead suggestion effect. decide.
Here, the same-color chance display is stopped and displayed as a lost symbol based on the preliminary judgment information of the suspension of the first special symbol lottery (hereinafter also referred to as "target suspension") to be the target of prefetching suggestion stored in the RAM 403. By aligning the three decorative patterns DI with the same color pattern (same color chance eye), it is possible to win a big hit in the variable display to be executed later (in the notification effect related to the suspension of the first special pattern lottery stored in the RAM 403). It is a production that suggests that the sex is high. In this embodiment, as the same color chance eye presentation, blue chance eye presentation with high reliability of big hit (big hit expectation) is stopped and displayed, and green chance eye with higher reliability of big hit than blue chance eye is stopped and displayed. There is a green chance eye presentation and a red chance eye presentation in which a red chance eye having a higher reliability of a big hit 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 presentation is to be performed as the look-ahead suggestion presentation, any of the red chance-eye presentation, green chance-eye presentation, and blue chance-eye presentation is executed as the same-color chance eye presentation. It is determined by lottery or the like based on the preliminary determination information of the object reservation (so that the reliability of the big win is not lowered when the same-color chance performance is executed in the previous variation). In another embodiment, it may be executed so that the reliability of the big hit is lowered.
In addition, the holding change effect is an effect of changing the holding image of the object holding based on the preliminary determination information of the object holding stored in the RAM 403, and this change results in a big hit in the change of the object holding (notification production). It is a production that suggests that the possibility is high. In this embodiment, the pending image is displayed in white as a normal display mode, and as the pending change effect, a blue pending change effect in which the pending image changes to blue with high reliability of a big hit, and a pending image is more blue than blue. There are a green holding change performance in which the image changes to green with high reliability of big win and a red holding change performance in which the holding image changes from green to red with high reliability of big win.
Also, if it is determined in the process of step S724 that a pending change effect is to be performed as a prefetching suggestion effect, which of the red pending change effect, the green pending change effect, and the blue pending change effect is to be executed as the pending change effect? is determined by lottery or the like based on the prior determination information of the target hold (so that the reliability of the big win is not lowered when the hold change performance is executed in the previous fluctuation). In another embodiment, the color may change so as to reduce the reliability of the big win.
After that, the process moves to step S725.

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

[Notification Effect Execution Processing by Image Sound Control Unit in this Embodiment]
Next, the notification effect execution processing executed by the image sound control unit 500 in response to the 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. FIG. 26 is a flow chart showing an example of notification effect execution processing performed by the image sound control unit 500. As shown in FIG. The control process shown in FIG. 26 is a process that is repeatedly executed at regular time intervals (for example, 33 milliseconds). It is executed by reproducing the data (image data, sound data, etc.) of the performance content stored in the . In addition, description of execution processing of other effects (jackpot 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 (production 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 moves to step S802, and if the determination is NO, the process moves to step S804.

In step S802, the CPU 501 creates a schedule of image effects and sound effects that constitute the notification effect based on the execution order and execution timing of each effect that constitutes the notification effect set by the command received in step S801. After that, the process moves 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 that constitute the notification effect at the start of the notification effect, and synchronizes the image effect and the sound effect that constitute the notification effect during execution of the notification effect. do not have. After that, the process moves to step S804.

In step S804, based on the schedule created in step S802, the CPU 501 advances the image effect by executing the drawing process for the image effect that constitutes the notification effect, while executing the reproduction process for the sound effect that constitutes the notification effect. Execute and proceed with the sound production. As a result, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, or the ready-to-win effect, the ready-to-win effect, the SP ready-to-win effect, etc. are executed, and the notification effect progresses. After that, the process moves to step S805.

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

In step S806, the CPU 501 definitely notifies the result of the special symbol lottery by displaying the decorative symbols in a fixed stop state, and terminates the notification effect. After that, the process returns to step S801.

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

[Decorative pattern]
Figures 27 and 28 are decorative symbols for visually notifying the result of the special symbol lottery by the symbols (combination of symbols) which are finally determined and stopped displayed after being variably displayed in the notification effect, and which are determined and stopped. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining DI;

As shown in FIG. 27, in the present embodiment, there are nine types of decorative patterns in which numbers 1 to 9 are drawn as decorative patterns. Further, the decorative pattern with 2, 4, 6 and 8 is blue, the decorative pattern with 1, 5 and 9 is green, and the decorative pattern with 3 and 7 is red. Here, when 3 or 7 decorative patterns are aligned (for example, 777 doubles) and the decorative patterns are fixed and stopped, it is suggested in a production manner that a definite variable hit has occurred, and decorative patterns other than 3 and 7 are aligned. When the decorative symbol is determined and stopped (for example, 222 doubles), it is usually suggested that a big win has been achieved. As will be described later, there are also symbols other than normal symbols in which numbers are drawn (continuous symbols, etc.).

FIG. 28 is a specific example of decorative designs. In this embodiment, the decorative patterns are divided into a display mode (number character mode) in which numbers and characters (characters) are enclosed in a frame as shown in FIG. There is a display mode (number mode). In the numeric character mode, the decorative patterns 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. , number 7 and character G, number 8 and character H, and number 9 and character I are each paired. In FIG. 28(1), the number 3 and the character C are decorative patterns in the form of a pair of number characters. In addition, in the decorative pattern of the number character mode illustrated in 28(1), the inner portion of the frame is translucent, and the background image of the notification effect and the like can be seen through.
The decorative pattern of the numeric 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. Further, the decorative pattern in the form of numbers is not limited to this display form, and for example, a decorative part imitating a flower or the like may be added to the part of the numbers.
Also, the display mode of the decorative symbols may be changed according to the game state. For example, while the number character mode is used in the normal game state, the number mode may be used in the variable probability game state, or the number character mode may be used in the normal game state while the number character mode is used in the variable probability game state. Furthermore, the display mode of the decorative pattern may be changed according to the production mode (the mode of the notification production expressed by changing the background image or the like in the same game state).

[Outline of notification effect]
FIG. 29 is a specific diagram for explaining an overview of display of decorative symbols and reserved images in the notification effect (variable effect). First, with reference to FIG. 29, the manner in which the decorative design DI is variably displayed and then stopped (determined stop display) in order to notify the result of the special design lottery will be described.
In this embodiment, the result of the special design lottery or the like is reported in a dramatic manner using the rows of the three decorative designs DI1 to DI3. The columns of the three decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are arranged in order from the pattern with the number 1 drawn to the pattern with the number 9 drawn from the bottom to the top. Next, the pattern with the number 1 drawn is cyclically displayed so as to continue. Then, the effect of notifying the result of the special symbol lottery by stopping display (determined stop display) after the decorative pattern DI is variably displayed is called 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 in FIG. 29 and after, only the pending image RI indicating that the first special symbol lottery is suspended is shown, indicating that the second special symbol lottery is suspended. Reserved images are not shown. Further, below, the case where the first special symbol lottery is performed and the first special symbol lottery is shown 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 image display section 6 displays decorative designs DI (DI1 to DI3), reserved images RI (RI0 to RI4), and stages ST (ST0 to ST4). The decorative pattern DI is displayed on the image display section 6, being composed of three (three columns) of decorative patterns DI1 to DI3. More specifically, the left decorative design DI1 is displayed on the left side, the right decorative design DI2 is displayed on the right side, and the middle decorative design DI3 is displayed in the center. The decorative designs DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are variably displayed according to the variable display of the special design (synchronized with the variable display).

Next, as shown in FIG. 29(2), as the left decorative pattern DI1, for example, a pattern with a number "2" is temporarily stopped. After that, as shown in FIG. 29(3), as the right decorative pattern DI2, for example, the pattern with the number "4" drawn stops. Then, as shown in FIG. 29(4), after the middle decorative pattern DI3, for example, a pattern with a number "5" is temporarily stopped, the three decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped (fixed stop display). not shown). At this timing, the variable display of this special symbol ends (this notification effect ends), the player is notified of the result of the first special symbol lottery, and the reserved image RI (RI0) on the stage ST0 is displayed. erased. Specifically, it is reported that the result of the first special symbol lottery is a big hit by aligning the decorative symbols DI with a specific symbol pattern (typically, double eyes "777", etc.) as a win, It is notified that the result of the first special symbol lottery is a loss when a specific symbol is not matched (loss: typically, "254", etc.). Then, as shown in FIG. 29(5), the variable display of the decorative design DI is started similarly thereafter in accordance with the variable display of the next special design. In the figures after FIG. 29, arrows indicate how the decorative pattern DI fluctuates from top to bottom.

Here, the pending image RI is an image mainly for showing the player the number of pending first special symbol lotteries. Further, the image display unit 6 displays a plurality of stages ST0 to ST4 at which the pending images RI are displayed. In FIGS. 29(1) to (4), the number of times the first special symbol lottery is held at the position above the stages ST1 to ST4 arranged in the horizontal direction in the lower area of the image display section 6 respectively. are displayed. In addition, in FIGS. 29(1) to 29(4), at the position above the stage ST0, there is a pending image RI0 indicating that the pending of the first special symbol lottery is digested and the notification effect is being executed. is displayed. In this way, the pending image on stage ST0 does not indicate the pending special symbol lottery, so it may be called a pending digested image. In addition, since the stage ST0 is a stage of pending digest images, it has a different display mode from the other stages RI1 to RI4. The pending image (suspended digest image) on the stage ST0 may be displayed in a manner different from the pending images on the other stages RI1 to RI4.

FIG. 30 is a diagram showing the color of the pending image and the reliability of the jackpot indicated by the color. As shown in FIG. 30 , the white pending image does not indicate the jackpot confidence, the blue, green and red pending images indicate the high jackpot confidence, among which the blue pending image indicates the jackpot confidence. A green pending image suggests moderate jackpot confidence, and a red pending image suggests high jackpot confidence. 29 and subsequent figures, for convenience of illustration, the character "white" is added to represent the white color of the reserved image, the character "blue" is added to represent the blue color of the reserved image, and the character "green" is added. to represent the green color, and the letter "red" to represent the red color of the pending image.

As an example, as shown in FIG. 29 (1), the stage ST1 corresponds to the hold (first hold) scheduled to be held next in the first special symbol lottery (that is, the oldest stored). A reserved image RI1 is displayed. In addition, on the stage ST2 arranged on the left side of the stage ST1, a hold image RI2 corresponding to the hold (second hold) on which the first special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed next to the first hold. Is displayed. Further, on the stage ST3 arranged on the left side 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 next to the second hold. Is displayed. Further, on the stage ST4 arranged on the left side of the stage ST3, there is a hold image RI4 corresponding to the hold (fourth hold) in which the first special symbol lottery is scheduled to be performed next to the third hold. Is displayed.

The pending image RI displayed on the stage ST0 disappears (erased) immediately before the current variable display of the special symbol (that is, the currently executed notification effect) ends. Further, the reserved images RI displayed on the stages RI1 to RI4 are sequentially displayed (that is, stage ST) every time the first special symbol lottery is completed. Specifically, when the current variable display of the special symbol is completed (when the variable display of the decorative symbol DI is completely stopped), the pending image RI1 displayed on the stage ST1 moves from the stage ST1 to the stage ST0 ( That is, the first suspension is completed), and the suspension images RI2 to RI4 displayed on stages ST2 to ST4 move to stages ST1 to ST3, respectively. In this way, the pending image RI sequentially moves through the stages ST each time the pending of the first special symbol lottery is completed. In the present embodiment, the pending image RI is displayed at a position above the stage ST. It may be displayed.

By the way, as described above, in the present embodiment, the lottery result for the suspension of the first special symbol lottery is produced by the main control unit 100 before the start of the variable display of the special symbols in the first special symbol lottery. 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 special symbol variation in the first special symbol lottery is started (that is, the second reserved is digested), for example, the second When the reservation occurs, the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery for the second reservation is determined in advance. In the present embodiment, based on this prior determination, for example, by executing a look-ahead suggestion effect (same color chance eye effect, etc.), which will be described in detail later using FIG. Players can be warned in advance that there may be holds with a relatively high degree of confidence to expect a big win.

[Specific example of notification effect]
31 and 32 are time charts for explaining a specific example of the notification effect in this 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 base effect that constitutes the notification effect), and is described on the lower side. The effect contents (the effect contents enclosed in the frame) are the effect contents that can be added to this effect pattern. It should be noted that the effect pattern of the notification effect may be considered to include all the effect contents of the upper side and the lower side.

[Normal immediate loss (fluctuation time 2.00 seconds) notification effect]
FIG. 31(1) is a time chart of the notification effect of "normal immediate failure" with a variable time of 2.00 seconds, which is the effect pattern corresponding to the variable 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 "normal immediate loss" with a variation time of 2.00 seconds, which is executed in the time chart of FIG. 31(1). Below, with reference to FIG. 31(1) and FIG. 33, the notification effect of normal immediate loss (fluctuation time of 2.00 seconds) will be described.
Here, in the figures 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 stated, the background image of the decorative symbol is used as the background image for the normal game state. (for example, the background of city A) is displayed, and the fact that the normal game background is displayed is expressed by writing "(normal background)" on the upper left of the screen 6.例文帳に追加Further, normal BGM for the normal game state is output from the speaker 35 during execution of the notification effect and during the period in which the decorative symbols are fixed and stopped. In addition, when the notification effect is executed in the probability variable gaming state, the probability variable background for the probability variable gaming state (for example, the background of the city B) is displayed, and the probability variable BGM for the probability variable gaming state is output.

First, from the state in which the decorative symbols are fixed and stopped in the numeric character mode before the start of the notification effect (before the start of fluctuation) shown in FIG. 33(1), at t1 in FIG. As shown, a unique variation start sound "gun" suggesting the start of variation is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 1/10, and the left decorative design DI1, the middle decorative design DI3, and the right decorative design DI2 are displayed in this order. Column variation is initiated. At that time, a unique action (referred to as a "fluctuation start action") is performed in which the character of each decorative pattern slightly raises both hands.
In addition, each decorative pattern may move slightly in the opposite direction (that is, upward) before it starts to change.

Next, as shown in FIG. 33(3), the left and right center decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are variably displayed at high speed. reference). It should be noted that the character of each decorative pattern may continue the variation start action during the high-speed variation display.

Next, at t2 in FIG. 31(1), as shown in FIG. 33(4), a peculiar temporary stop sound "zun" suggesting a fluctuation stop (temporary stop) is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 1/10. At the same time, the decorative patterns 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 the peculiar light emission (referred to as "temporary stop light emission") is emitted. At that time, the character of each decorative pattern raises its right hand and brings its left hand in front of its body (referred to as a "temporary stop action").
When temporarily stopping, each decorative pattern may pass by briefly and then return to the temporary stopping position to temporarily stop. 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 characters may be temporarily enlarged and then returned to their original size and temporarily stopped.
Further, when the temporary stop action is executed, the temporary stop sound may not be output, and the temporary stop light emission may not be executed.

Next, at t3 in FIG. 31(1), as shown in FIG. 33(5), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the left and right that have been temporarily stopped stop light emission and the character returns to the basic posture. After that, the fixed stop display is displayed, and the failure is notified.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, even in a short-time (2.00 seconds) instant loss notification effect without any effect that expects a big win, the effect is produced by the action of the character, the light emission of the decorative pattern, and the like. It keeps the player from getting bored.

[Notification effect of special immediate loss / normal immediate loss (variation time 12.03/12.02 seconds)]
FIG. 31 (2) shows a notification effect of “special immediate loss”/“normal immediate loss” with a variable time of 12.03/12.02 seconds, which is an effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern number 7/8 shown in FIG. is a time chart. FIGS. 34 to 38 explain a specific example of the notification effect of "special immediate loss"/"normal immediate loss" with a variable time of 12.03/12.02 seconds executed in the time chart of FIG. 31(2). It is a diagram 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 ready-to-win effect and the pseudo-continuous effect Any one of the four effects of the chance effect and the pending change effect can be executed. Therefore, with reference to FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, the case where the ready-to-win effect is executed, the case where the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and the case where all four effects are not executed will be described. In addition, in the above notification effect, two or more of the above four effects may be executed.

First, from the state shown in FIG. 34(1) in which the decorative symbols are fixed and stopped in the numeric character mode before the start of the notification effect (before the start of variation), at t1 in FIG. 31(2), the As shown, the variation start sound "gun" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 1/10, and variation of the decorative pattern rows is started in the order of the left decorative pattern DI1, the middle decorative pattern DI3, and the right decorative pattern DI2. . Also, at that time, a variation start action of the character of each decorative pattern is performed.
In addition, each decorative pattern may move slightly in the opposite direction (that is, upward) before it starts to change.

Next, as shown in FIG. 34(3), the left and right center decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are variably displayed at high speed. reference). It should be noted that the character of each decorative pattern may continue the variation start action during the high-speed variation display.

Next, at t2 in FIG. 31(2), as shown in FIG. 34(4), a temporary stop sound "zun" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 1/10, and the left decorative pattern DI1 is temporarily stopped. to emit a temporary stop light. Also, at that time, a temporary stop action of the character of the left decorative pattern is performed.
The temporary stop light emission and temporary stop action of the left decorative design DI1 are the same as the temporary stop light emission and temporary stop action of the left decorative design DI1 in FIG. 33(4), but they may be different.

Next, when the ready-to-win effect is executed, at t3 in FIG. 31(2), as shown in FIG. 34(5), the right decorative pattern DI2 slows down and is temporarily stopped at a ready-to-win effect. A reach-inciting production that incites (expects) is executed.
In addition, in the reach-flashing effect, a specific reach-flashing light emission may be performed for the right decorative pattern DI2, etc., which is slowed down, and at that time, a specific reach-flashing sound "lololololo..." is emitted from the speaker 35 at a volume of 3/3. 10 may be output.

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 pattern DI2 does not reach the reach state. Temporarily stop at the symbol and perform temporary stop light emission. Also, at that time, a temporary stop action of the character of the left decorative pattern is performed.
The temporary stop light emission and temporary stop action of the right decorative design DI2 are the same as the temporary stop light emission and temporary stop action of the right decorative design DI2 in FIG. 33(4), but they may be different.
Further, when the ready-to-win effect is executed, the temporary stop light emission (and temporary stop sound, etc.) of the right decorative pattern DI2 may not be executed. By doing so, it is possible to effectively express the feeling (reverberation) that the pattern that establishes the ready-to-win has flowed.

Here, if the ready-to-win fan effect is not executed, the effect shown in FIG. 34(6) follows after FIG. 34(4).

Next, at t6 in 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 middle decorative pattern DI3 emits temporary stop light. do. Also, at that time, a temporary stop action of the character of the medium decoration pattern is performed.
The temporary stop light emission and temporary stop action of the middle decorative pattern DI3 are the same as the temporary stop light emission and temporary stop action of the middle decorative pattern DI3 in FIG. 33(4), but they may be different.
Further, when temporarily stopping, each decorative pattern may pass by briefly and then return to the temporary stopping position to temporarily stop. Alternatively, it may be pulled to the near side of the screen and then returned to temporarily stop, or the numbers and/or characters may be temporarily enlarged and then returned to their original size and temporarily stopped.

Next, at t7 in FIG. 31(2), as shown in FIG. 35(5), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 in the middle left and right that have been temporarily stopped stop light emission and the character returns to the basic posture. After that, the fixed stop display is displayed, and the failure is notified.

On the other hand, when the simulated continuous fan effect is executed, the effect moves from FIG. 34(3) to FIG. 35(1). In this case, at t2 in FIG. 31(2), as shown in FIG. 35(1), the same effect as in FIG. At t4, as shown in FIG. 35(2), the same effect as in FIG. 34(6) is performed to temporarily stop the left decorative symbol DI1.

Next, at t5 in FIG. 31(2), as shown in FIG. 35(3), a continuous pattern (a decorative pattern different from the normal decorative pattern) in which the character "ren" is drawn as the middle decorative pattern DI3. A special decorative pattern that can notify the execution of a pseudo-continuous effect by temporarily stopping) slows down to agitate the temporary stop (that is, make people expect that the pseudo-continuous effect will be executed). A performance is performed.
In addition, in the pseudo continuation effect, a peculiar pseudo continuation lighting may be performed for a continuation pattern etc. that slows down. /10 may be output.

After that, as already described, at t6 of FIG. 31(2), the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. As shown, the left and right middle decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are fixed and stopped, and the failure is announced.
It should be noted that, when the pseudo continuous fan effect is executed, it may be configured such that the temporary stop light emission (and the temporary stop sound, etc.) is not executed when the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped. By doing so, it is possible to effectively express the feeling (reverberation) of continuous patterns flowing.
In addition, in the above, using FIGS. 33 to 34, in the notification production of normal immediate loss or special immediate loss, the decorative patterns in the left and right are temporarily stopped at the same time (see FIG. 33 (4)), and the left, right, and middle The manner in which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the fixed order (see FIGS. 34(4), 34(6) and 35(4)) has been described. However, the manner in which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped (for example, the order of temporary stop) is not limited to this.

Next, referring to FIGS. 36 to 38, in the notification effect of "special immediate loss"/"normal immediate loss" with a variation 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 pending change effect is executed will be described.

First, from the state in which the decorative symbols are fixed and stopped in the numeric character mode before the start of the notification effect (before the start of fluctuation) shown in FIG. 36(1), at t1 in FIG. As shown, an effect similar to that shown in FIG. 34(2) is executed, and variation of the decorative symbol row is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 36(3), similarly to FIG. 34(3), the decoration patterns DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are variably displayed at high speed.

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 design DI1 is temporarily stopped.

Next, at t4 in FIG. 31(2), as shown in FIG. 36(5), an effect similar to that in FIG. 34(6) is executed, and the right decorative symbol DI2 is temporarily stopped at a symbol that does not establish reach.

Next, at t6 in FIG. 31(2), as shown in FIG. 36(6), the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped at a pattern in which a blue chance eye is established, and the left and right middle decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are unique. The blue chance eye light emission (three decorative patterns that make up the blue chance eye light up in blue on a large scale) is relatively high, and the reliability of hitting the jackpot in the later notification effect (later fluctuation) is relatively high. is suggested. Here, in order to establish a blue chance eye, it is necessary to temporarily stop all of the left and right center decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 at blue symbols (see FIG. 27). Further, when the blue chance eye is established and the blue chance eye is emitted, all of the left and right decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 perform a unique chance eye action that spreads both arms, suggesting the establishment of the blue chance eye and the unique chance eye action. is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10.
It should be noted that when the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped, the effect similar to that shown in FIG. An effect such as blue chance eye emission may be executed.
In addition, it is also possible to perform a same-color chance boosting performance to encourage a temporary stop at a pattern that establishes a same-color chance (blue chance in FIG. 36) by slowing down the middle decorative pattern DI3. Furthermore, when the same color chance number is not established after the execution of the same color chance number boosting effect, the temporary stop light emission (and the temporary stop sound, etc.) of the middle decorative pattern DI3 may be configured not to be executed. By doing so, it is possible to effectively express the feeling (reverberation) that the chance of the same color has flowed.

Next, at t7 in FIG. 31(2), as shown in FIG. 36(7), the left and right center decorative symbols DI1 to DI3, which had been temporarily stopped, stop emitting the blue chance eye, and the character returns to its basic posture. After returning, a fixed stop display is displayed, and a loss is notified.

FIG. 37 is a specific diagram for explaining the types of same-color chance eyes. As shown in FIG. 37(1), at the chance eye of the same color, all of the left and right decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are temporarily stopped at blue symbols (see FIG. 27), and the blue chance eye is emitted to emit a unique blue chance eye sound. 37(2), a blue chance effect in which "Geen" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10, and as shown in FIG. A green chance eye effect in which the eye emits light and a peculiar green chance eye sound "Gigien" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10, and as shown in FIG. There is a red chance eye performance in which the game is temporarily stopped at a red symbol and a red chance eye is emitted and a unique red chance eye sound "Gigigein" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 8/10.
In addition, the green chance eye effect is more reliable than the blue chance eye effect to hit the big hit in the later notification effect, and the red chance eye effect is more reliable to hit the big hit later in the notification effect than the green chance eye effect. High degree. Further, when the same-color chance game effect is executed over a plurality of notification effects, a plurality of same-color chance game effects are executed so as not to lower the reliability of the big win.

On the other hand, when the pending change effect is executed, the effect moves from FIG. 36(5) to FIG. 38(1). In this case, at t6 of FIG. 31(2), as shown in FIG. A special decorative pattern that can notify that the temporary stop will change the pending image to a mode that suggests that the reliability of the big hit is high) is temporarily stopped, and lightning runs toward the pending image RI2 that is the target of prefetching suggestion. Then, a suspension change effect is executed in which the suspension image RI2 changes from white to green and emits a characteristic green change light. At that time, a unique green-changing sound “Bari-Bari” 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, for the hold change effect, a blue hold change effect (illustrated in the drawing) is performed in which the hold image changes to blue, emits a unique blue change light, and emits a unique blue change sound “Bali” from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10. None), and a green hold change effect (FIG. 38 (1)) in which the hold image changes to green, and a unique green change light emission is emitted, and a green change sound “Baribari” 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 emits red change light, and a unique red change sound “bari-bari-bari” is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 8/10.
In addition, the big hit reliability is higher in the green holding change performance than the blue holding change performance, and the big hit reliability is higher in the red holding change performance than the green holding change performance. Further, when the suspension change performance is executed over a plurality of notification performances, the plurality of suspension change performances are executed so as not to lower the reliability of the big win.

Next, as shown in FIG. 38(2), after the odd pattern is switched to the normal decorative pattern, at t7 in FIG. 31(2), as shown in FIG. The decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are fixed and stopped, and the failure is notified.
In addition, it is good also as a structure which performs the holding|maintenance change inciting production which incites the temporary stop of a temporary stop of a strange design by slowing down a strange design. Further, when the odd pattern does not temporarily stop after execution of the pending change fan effect, it may be configured not to perform temporary stop light emission (and temporary stop sound, etc.) of the normal decorative pattern switched from the odd pattern. By doing so, it is possible to effectively express the feeling (reverberation) that the pending change effect has flowed.

[Notification effect of reach loss / reach hit (variation time 15.02/15.01 seconds)]
FIG. 31(3) is a time chart of the notification effect of “reach loss”/“reach hit” with a variation time of 15.02/15.01 seconds, which is the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern numbers 5/6 shown in FIG. 11 and the like. is. FIGS. 39 to 43 are diagrams for explaining a specific example of the notification effects of “reach loss”/“reach hit” with a variation 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 symbols are fixed and stopped in the numeric character mode before the start of the notification effect (before the start of variation) shown in FIG. 39(1), at t1 in FIG. As shown, the variation start sound "gun" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 1/10, and variation of the decorative pattern rows is started in the order of the left decorative pattern DI1, the middle decorative pattern DI3, and the right decorative pattern DI2. . At that time, the character variation start action of each decorative pattern is performed.
In addition, each decorative pattern may move slightly in the opposite direction (that is, upward) before it starts to fluctuate.

Next, as shown in FIG. 39(3), when executing the cut-in notice effect, at t2 (two seconds after the start of the notification effect) in FIG. 31(3), "Hot?" A blue cut-in image is displayed, and this cut-in image emits peculiar blue light (blue cut-in light emission), suggesting that the reliability of a big win in the notification effect being executed is high. Also, at that time, a unique 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 the words "hot?" The output blue cut-in notice effect (see FIG. 39 (3)) and the green cut-in image drawn as “hot!!” A green cut-in notice effect (see FIG. 45 (4)) in which the cut-in sound "Zubabang" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10 and a red cut-in image with the words "Extreme heat!!" are displayed. At the same time, there is a red cut-in notice effect (see FIG. 48 (2)) in which a red cut-in sound "Zubaba bang" 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 hitting a big hit in the notification performance being executed is higher in the green cut-in notice performance than in the blue cut-in notice performance, and higher in the red cut-in notice performance than the green cut-in notice performance.

After (2) or (3) of FIG. 39, as shown in (4) of FIG. 39, like FIG.

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. After the temporary stop, at t4 of FIG. 31(3), as shown in FIG. 39(6), an effect similar to that of FIG. .

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 40(2), as the middle decorative pattern DI3, the continuous pattern is temporarily stopped, and at the same time, light emission peculiar to the continuous pattern (a large-scale pseudo continuous light emission in which the light of the X mark spreads from the continuous pattern) is emitted. By doing so, the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is notified. At that time, the pseudo-continuous sound "gakin" 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 changing again the left and right center decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which have been temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 40(3).
It should be noted that there are cases where the pseudo-continuous effect shown in FIG. 40(1) is not executed. Also, the effect of temporarily stopping the continuous symbols in FIG. 40(2) and the effect of re-fluctuation of the temporarily stopped decorative symbols in FIG.

39 (5) (6) and FIGS. 40 (1) to (3), up to 3 sets can be executed in one notification effect (one variation). , The greater the number of times of execution, the higher the reliability of a big hit in the notification effect being executed. Therefore, when one or two more sets of pseudo-continuous effects are to be executed, the sets of pseudo-continuous effects are executed as shown in FIG. 40(4).
It should be noted that in each set of the pseudo-continuous effect, the pseudo-continuous light emission may be different, or the pseudo-continuous sound may be different (the sound 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 to temporarily stop the left decorative symbol DI1.
Here, when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed, the effect moves from FIG. 39(4) to FIG. 40(5).

Next, when the ready-to-win effect is executed, at t8 in FIG. 31(3), the ready-to-win effect is executed as shown in FIG. 40(6) as in FIG. 34(5).

Next to FIG. 40 (5) or (6), at t9 in FIG. 31 (3), as shown in FIG. established), large-scale peculiar ready-to-win light emission is executed in which the left and right decorative patterns emit light and a line-like light emission connecting the left and right decorative patterns is performed. In addition, at that time, the left and right decorative pattern characters perform a unique ready-to-win action, and the speaker 35 outputs a ready-to-win sound "zugyun" at a volume of 7/10.
It should be noted that when the right decorative pattern DI2 is temporarily stopped in a design that establishes a ready-to-win state, the temporary stop light emission (and temporary stop sound, etc.) is once executed in the same manner as in FIG. good. In addition, the line-shaped light emission of the ready-to-reach light emission may emit light from the entire line at the same time, may emit light so that the light runs from the right side to the left side, or the light runs from the left side to the right side. Alternatively, light may be emitted so that the light runs from the central 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 left and right.

Next, as shown in FIG. 41 (2), the middle decorative pattern is enlarged with a pattern that will be a big hit (a pattern that will be doubled) and will be slowed down to agitate (expect) a temporary stop. is executed. Also, at that time, a peculiar big-hit-stopping sound "zuzuzuzuzu..." is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10.
In addition, in the jackpot stop fanning performance, the jackpot stop fanning light emission peculiar to the middle decorative pattern that becomes low speed may be caused.

Next, in the case of a loss, at t10 of FIG. 31(3), as shown in FIG. 41(3), the same effect as in FIG. 45(4) is executed, and the middle decorative pattern DI3 becomes a loss. Temporarily stop at the symbol and perform temporary stop light emission.
It should be noted that when the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped at a design that causes a loss, the middle decorative pattern DI3 may be configured not to emit light for temporary stop (and sound for temporary stop, etc.). By doing so, the player has a sense of anticipation that a resurrection winning performance (not shown) in which the middle decorative pattern DI3 changes again and then a temporary stop is made with a pattern that will result in a big win and a big win will be executed. can be left. In that case, it is desirable that the resurrection winning effect can be executed with a low probability (for example, 1% of a big win).

Next, at t11 in FIG. 31(3), as shown in FIG. 41(4), the temporarily stopped left and right center decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are reduced to their original size, As in 5), an effect is performed and a fixed stop display is performed to inform that the game is lost.

On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, at t10 in FIG. 31(3), as shown in FIG. 41(5), the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped at a big hit pattern (that is, doubles), and the middle decorative pattern is temporarily stopped. From DI3, a large-scale peculiar cross-eye light emission is performed in which the light of the cross spreads over the entire decorative pattern in the left and right. Also, at that time, a unique Zorome sound "Dosun" suggesting the establishment of Zorome is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 8/10, and a unique winning action is performed in which the character with the decorative design on the left and right is banzai. will be

Next, as shown in FIG. 41(6), in the state of temporary stop, a unique chirping light is emitted to indicate that the left and right decorative patterns are fixed, and a unique chirping sound "King" is emitted from the speaker. 35 at a volume of 2/10.
FIG. 42 is a diagram for specifically explaining kiran emission. As shown in (1)→(2)→(3) in FIG. 42, the kilan emission is such that light is reflected on a metal plate, and the reflected and shining portion It is a moving light production. By executing the Kiran effect in this way, the decorative pattern slightly moving in the temporary stop state can be made to look as if it has been fixed and completely stopped in spite of the slight movement.
Here, the kiran light emission (and kiran light emission sound) is an important effect indicating that the decorative pattern will definitely stop at the pattern indicating the big win (double eyes). Since it indicates that the big hit has finally been confirmed, the scale of the production is intentionally small (unspectacular). Therefore, Kiran light emission is not performed simultaneously with various light emission effects (cut-in light emission, pseudo-continuous light emission, ready-to-win light emission, SP development light emission, specific eye light emission, chance eye light emission, etc.) that expect a big win.

Next, at t11 in FIG. 31(3), as shown in FIG. 41(7), the temporarily stopped left and right center decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are reduced to their original sizes, As in 5), an effect is performed and a fixed stop display is performed to announce a big win.

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

[Notification effect of SP loss / SP per (variation time 60.02 / 60.01 seconds)]
Fig. 32 (1) shows the time of the notification effect of "SP loss"/"SP hit" with a variation time of 60.02/60.01 seconds, which is the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern number 3/4 shown in Fig. 11 etc. Chart. FIGS. 44 to 47 are for explaining a specific example of the notification effect of "SP loss"/"SP hit" with a variable time of 60.02/60.01 seconds executed in the time chart of FIG. 32(1). It is a diagram.

First, from t1 to t6 (precisely before t7) in FIG. 32(1), as shown in FIG. After the start of fluctuation, cut-in notice effect and up to 3 sets of pseudo-continuous effect can be executed.

Next, in the case of executing the specific outcome foretelling effect, the effect similar to that of FIG. 34(4) is executed as shown in FIG. 44(2) at t7 in FIG. After the game is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG. 44(3), an effect similar to that of FIG. 34(6) is executed, and the right decorative design DI2 is temporarily stopped at a design in which the ready-to-win state is not established.

After that, as shown in FIG. 44(4), the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped with the same blue pattern as the left and right decorative patterns, and the left and right middle decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are blue specific dots (FIG. 27). ), and at the same time, a unique blue specific eye light emission (three decorative patterns that make up the blue specific eye light up in a medium scale with cross blue light), and the zone production is executed in the notification production being executed. The degree of expectation (the degree of expectation of entering the zone) is suggested. In addition, at that time, the character with the decoration pattern in the middle of the left and right performs a specific specific eye action that spreads both arms to the left and right, and a specific blue eye sound "Queen" is played from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10. output.
It should be noted that when the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped, effects similar to those shown in FIG. Effect such as emission of blue specific appearing eye may be executed.

Here, in the special eye warning effect, all of the left and right decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are temporarily stopped at blue symbols (see FIG. 27), and at the same time, a specific blue eye light is emitted and a specific blue eye sound is produced. "Queen" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10 for a specific blue eye warning effect (Fig. 44 (4)), and the decoration patterns DI1 to DI3 in the middle of the left and right are temporarily stopped with green patterns, and a unique A special green eye warning effect (not shown) in which green specific eye light is emitted and a unique green specific eye sound "Queen" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10, and decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 in the left and right are displayed. All the symbols are temporarily stopped with a red pattern, and a specific red eye is emitted, and a specific red eye sound "Quii en" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 8/10. There is. Also, the expectation of entering the zone is higher with the green specific eye notice effect than the blue specific eye notice effect, and the red specific eye notice effect is higher than the green specific eye notice effect. high. In addition, in the case where the specific outcome foretelling effect is executed a plurality of times in one notification effect, the plurality of specific outcome foretelling effects are executed so as not to lower the expectation of entering the zone.

Next, as shown in FIG. 44(5), the left and right center decorative symbols that have been temporarily stopped in the specific outcome announcement effect are changed again.

Next, if one or two more sets of the specific outcome notice effects described with reference to FIGS. 44(2) to 44(5) are executed, as shown in FIG. Execute a set of advance 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. Stop.
It should be noted that when the specific outcome announcement effect is not executed, the effect moves from FIG. 44(1) to FIG. 45(1).

Next, when executing the ready-to-win effect, at t10 in FIG. 32(1), the ready-to-win effect is executed as shown in FIG. 45(2) as in FIG. 34(5).

Next to FIG. 45(1) or (2), at t11 of FIG. 32(1), as shown in FIG. 45(3), an effect similar to that of FIG. Temporarily stop at the symbol that reach is established (that is, reach is established).

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

On the other hand, when the zone effect is to be executed, at t8 in FIG. 32(1), as shown in FIG. done. Here, the zone effect is a effect that suggests that the reliability of the big hit is high in the notification effect being executed, and the zone background for the zone effect and the character image written as "weak zone" or "strong zone" This is an effect of displaying a moving band image. In addition, the zone effect of displaying the band image of the "strong zone" has a higher reliability of the big hit than the zone effect of displaying the band image of the "weak zone". In FIG. 44(7), a zone effect is being executed in which a "weak zone" band image is displayed. Also, when the zone effect is finished, the SP reach effect is performed.
It should be noted that another effect (for example, SPSP ready-to-win effect) that makes players expect a big hit may be started at the same time as 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 ready-to-win effect is executed, at t10 in FIG. 32(1), the zone effect is executed as shown in FIG. executed.

Next to FIG. 46(1) or (2), at t11 in FIG. 32(1), as shown in FIG. 46(3), the same effect as in FIG. 40(7) is executed while executing the zone effect. Then, the right decorative symbol DI2 is temporarily stopped at the symbol that the ready-to-win state is established (that is, the ready-to-win state is established).

Next, when the cut-in notice effect is to be executed, at t12 in FIG. 32(1), as shown in FIG. A performance is performed. In FIG. 46(4), the green cut-in announcement effect is executed.

Next to FIG. 45(3)(4) or FIG. 46(3)(4), at t13 of FIG. 32(1), as shown in FIG. 47(1), the SP ready-to-win effect develops. Specifically, the SP reach background dedicated to SP reach production (the background during the SP battle where the main character fights the enemy character) is displayed, and the SP reach background is illuminated on a large scale as a whole (for example, the entire display screen emits light). , and perform a unique SP evolution emission. Also, 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 number character mode to the number mode (see FIG. 28) and spaced at the top of the screen. Zoom out.

Next, in the case of losing, at t14 in FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. 47 (2), the image of the SP battle defeated in the SP reach background is displayed and the SP reach background is displayed. It emits light peculiar to a small scale (SP defeat light emission), and temporarily stops at a design in which the middle decorative design DI3 is lost. At that time, a unique SP defeat sound “zoon” (which can also be called a special temporary stop sound) suggesting a fluctuation stop (temporary stop) is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10.
Here, when the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped at a losing pattern, the middle decorative pattern DI3 is prevented from emitting temporary stop light, so that the medium decorative pattern DI3 changes again before the big hit pattern. It is possible to leave the player with a feeling of anticipation that a resurrection winning effect (not shown) of temporarily stopping and winning a big win will be executed. For this reason, it is desirable that the resurrection hit effect can be executed with a low probability (for example, 1% in the case of a big hit).
It should be noted that when the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped at a losing pattern, the middle decorative pattern DI3 may be temporarily stopped and illuminated, or the SP defeat sound may not be output.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47(3), the temporarily stopped decorative pattern is returned from the number mode to the number character mode (see FIG. 28) for enlarged display.

Next, at t15 in FIG. 32(1), as shown in FIG. 47(4), the temporarily stopped left and right center decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are reduced to their original size and As in 5), a fixed stop display is displayed to notify the failure.

On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, at t14 in FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. A peculiar light emission (SP win light emission) is carried out depending on the scale, and a medium decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped at a big hit pattern, and a peculiar light emission (medium pattern double stop light emission) is carried out. In addition, at that time, a unique SP victory sound “jajaan” (which can also be called a special temporary stop sound) is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 9/10.
In addition, when the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped in a pattern that will result in a big hit, the structure may be such that the medium pattern is not doubled and does not emit light, or the SP victory sound is not output.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47(6), the temporarily stopped decorative patterns are returned from the number mode to the number character mode (see FIG. 28) and displayed in an enlarged manner. eye light). In addition, at that time, the character with the decorative design in the middle of the left and right performs a banzai hit action, and Zoro's eye 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 ornamental patterns in the left and right middle light up, and the light emitting sound "kin" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 2/10. .

Next, at t15 in FIG. 32(1), as shown in FIG. 47(8), the temporarily stopped left and right center decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are reduced to their original size and As in 5), a fixed stop display is made to announce a big win.

[Notification effect for SPSP loss / SPSP hit (variation time 90.02/90.01 seconds)]
Fig. 32 (2) shows the timing of the notification effect of "SPSP loss"/"SPSP win" with a variable time of 90.02/90.01 seconds, which is the effect pattern corresponding to the variable pattern number 1/2 shown in Fig. 11 and the like. is a chart. FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining a specific example of the "SPSP Lost"/"SPSP Win" notification effect with the variable time of 90.02/90.01 seconds executed in the time chart of FIG. 32(2). .

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

Next, when executing the cut-in notice effect, at t14 in FIG. 32(2), as shown in FIG. A preview effect is executed. In FIG. 48(2), the red cut-in announcement effect is executed.

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

Next, in the case of a loss, at t16 in FIG. 32 (2), as shown in FIG. A light emission peculiar to a small scale (SPSP defeat light emission) is emitted, and the middle decoration pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped at a pattern that causes a loss. Also, at that time, a unique SPSP defeat sound “Zuzun” suggesting a fluctuation stop (temporary stop) is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 7/10.
Here, when the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped at a losing pattern, the middle decorative pattern DI3 is prevented from emitting temporary stop light, so that the medium decorative pattern DI3 changes again before the big hit pattern. It is possible to leave the player with a feeling of anticipation that a resurrection winning effect (not shown) of temporarily stopping and winning a big win will be executed. For this reason, it is desirable that the resurrection hit effect can be executed with a low probability (for example, 1% in the case of a big hit).
In addition, when the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped at a losing pattern, the middle decorative pattern DI3 may be temporarily stopped and illuminated, or the SPSP defeat sound may not be output.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48(5), the temporarily stopped decorative pattern is returned from the number mode to the number character mode (see FIG. 28) for enlarged display.

Next, at t17 in FIG. 32(2), as shown in FIG. 48(6), the temporarily stopped left and right middle decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are reduced to their original sizes and are reduced to their original size as shown in FIG. ), a fixed stop display is made, and a failure is notified.

On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, at t16 in FIG. 32 (1), as shown in FIG. Light emission peculiar to the scale (SPSP winning light emission) is performed, and the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped at a big hit pattern, and at the same time, a peculiar light emission (second pattern stop light emission) is performed. Also, at that time, a unique SPSP victory sound “jajajaan” is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 9/10.
In addition, when the middle decorative pattern DI3 is temporarily stopped in a pattern that will result in a big hit, the structure may be such that the medium pattern is not doubled and does not emit light, or the SP victory sound is not output. Also, the above-described SPSP victory light emission and SPSP victory sound may be the same as or different from the SP victory light emission and SP victory sound (see FIG. 47(5)), respectively.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48(8), the temporarily stopped decorative pattern is returned from the number mode to the number character mode (see FIG. 28) and displayed in an enlarged manner, and the decorative patterns in the left and right center emit a unique light (Zorro). eye light). Also, at that time, the character with the decorative pattern in the middle of the left and right performs a banzai hit action, and Zoro's eye sound "Dosun" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 8/10.
Note that the double eye light emission, double eye sound, etc. described above are the same as the double eye light emission, double eye sound, etc. in the SP reach effect described with reference to FIG. 47(6), but may be different.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48(9), similarly to FIG. 41(6), the ornamental patterns in the left and right middle light up, and the light emitting 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 temporarily stopped left and right center decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are reduced to their original size, As in 5), a fixed stop display is made to announce a big win.

[Regarding control of Kiran light emission and Kiran light emission sound]
FIG. 49 is a time chart for explaining the image display control and sound output control of the notification effect by the image sound control section 500. FIG. In the following, referring to FIG. 49, in the notification effect, after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at a combination of big hits (doubles), 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 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 point t1 of the presentation, the notification presentation is started by synchronizing the image and sound of the presentation presentation. After that, the image sound control unit 500 advances the image display control and the sound output control of the notification effect according to the scheduling, and progresses the image (image effect) and sound (sound effect) of the notification effect. Then, at t2, the winning decorative pattern (coordinates) indicating a big win is temporarily stopped.

Here, the image sound control section 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 to display the kiran light emission of the decoration pattern that is temporarily stopped in double eyes, and also starts to output the kiran light emission sound.

Next, at t4, the image sound control section 500 terminates the display of the chiran light emission (eg, for 0.4 seconds) and also terminates the output of the chiran light emission sound.

Next, after a preliminary period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has passed, at t5, in response to receiving a production end instruction command from the production control unit 400 (see FIG. 26), temporarily stop at double eyes. The decorative pattern that is present is fixed and displayed (completely stopped) to end the notification effect.

Here, since the processing load for the image effect is very high, there is a possibility that the processing of the image display control for the notification effect may be delayed when the high-load processing overlaps. On the other hand, the kiran light emission (and kiran light emission sound) is an important effect that suggests (implies) that the decorative pattern has been confirmed with double eyes (that is, the effect that the player is convinced of the confirmation of the big win). Therefore, if the start timing of the Kiran light emission is delayed due to the above-described 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 before the start of the Kiran light emission). There is a risk that some Kiran emission will end prematurely (or will not be executed). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the above-described preliminary period is provided to reduce the possibility that the Kiran emission will end halfway (or will not be executed) when a processing delay in image display control occurs.

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

As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the special symbol lottery is likely to be a big hit. After executing the (ready-to-win stimulus effect, pseudo-continuous stimulus effect), a variation pattern of the notification effect (variation pattern numbers 1 to 6; see FIGS. 11, 39, and 48) capable of executing a effect that develops into a development effect; A variation pattern (variation pattern numbers 7 and 8; FIG. 11, FIG. 22 to FIG. 25) capable of executing an effect for notifying that the result of the special symbol lottery is a failure without developing into a development effect after executing the fanning effect. production type P2, see FIGS. 34 to 36). As a result, even if it does not develop into a development performance, it is possible to heighten the expectation for the notification performance that it may develop into a development performance by performing the inciting performance. In addition, the smaller the number of reserved special symbol lotteries, the easier it is to select a variation pattern capable of executing the fanning effect, and the higher the probability of executing the fanning effect (see FIGS. 22 to 25).

In addition, in the present embodiment, after executing the fanning production (reaching fanning production, pseudo continuous fanning production), the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss without developing into a development production (reaching production, pseudo continuous production, etc.). When a variation pattern (variation pattern numbers 7 and 8; see FIG. 11 etc.) that can execute the effect (production type P2 in FIGS. 22 to 25) is selected, instead of executing the effect of the effect type P2 , It is possible to execute an effect that suggests a preliminary determination result for the suspension of the special symbol lottery (effect of the effect type P3 in FIGS. 22 to 25). As a result, the player's interest can be effectively attracted to the notification performance that the result of the special pattern lottery is a loss and the notification performance that is performed when the hold suggesting the preliminary determination result is completed.

In addition, in this embodiment, as a variation pattern indicating a reachless loss, there is a variation pattern corresponding to the production pattern type "special immediate loss" and a variation pattern corresponding to the production pattern type "normal immediate loss" (Fig. 11, etc.). Then, as the variation pattern, if the variation pattern corresponding to "special immediate loss" is selected rather than the variation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss", the fanning effect (reach fanning effect, pseudo consecutive fanning effect) After execution, a production that informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is a loss without developing into a development production (reach production, pseudo-continuous production, etc.), or a production that suggests a preliminary judgment result for the suspension of the special symbol lottery. It is set so that the probability of executing (same color chance effect, pending change effect) is high (see FIGS. 22 to 25). In addition, when the variation pattern (variation pattern number 7) corresponding to "special immediate loss" is selected, the variation time of the special symbol is set to be the same regardless of the number of pending special symbol lotteries. However, when the variation pattern (variation pattern numbers 8 and 9) corresponding to "normal immediate loss" is selected, the variation time of the special symbol is set to be able to determine a different time depending on the number of pending special symbol lotteries. (See FIG. 11, etc.).

Further, in the present embodiment, when there is a suspension of the special symbol lottery in which the result of the prior determination is a big hit, the variation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss" has a variation time of 12.02 seconds. Or when a variation pattern corresponding to "special immediate loss" is selected (see FIG. 11, etc.), after executing a fanning production (reach fanning production, pseudo continuous fanning production), development production (reach production, pseudo continuous production, etc.) ), rather than the production (production type P2) that informs that the result of the special symbol lottery is lost without developing into ), the probability of executing the production (production type P3) that suggests the preliminary judgment result for the suspension of the special pattern lottery is higher. It is set to be high (see FIGS. 23 and 25). In addition, as the number of pending special symbol lottery increases, as the variation pattern, the variation pattern corresponding to "normal immediate loss" has a variation time of 12.02 seconds or the variation pattern corresponding to "special immediate loss". When selected, it is set to increase the probability of executing an effect (effect type P3) suggesting a preliminary determination result for suspension of the special symbol lottery (see FIGS. 22 to 25). As a result, it is possible to effectively give the player a sense of expectation that the reserved special symbol lottery will be a big hit, so that it is possible to attract the player's interest.

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

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

Here, in the re-lottery production, in the notification production, after temporarily stopping the decorative patterns in a combination indicating a big win (doubles) and once notifying that the big win has been achieved, the temporarily stopped decorative patterns are changed again. It is a production that can be produced as if the type of the big hit changed depending on the pattern of the decorative pattern that was temporarily stopped again with the combination that indicates the big hit (double) (that is, the type of the big hit It is a production that can make it look like it has changed due to the lottery). As already explained, the big win includes a normal big win which is set in the normal game state until the next big win after the big win game, and a probability variable big win which is set in the probability variable game state until the next big win after the big win game, and is notified. In the presentation, it is suggested that the winning of the probability variable jackpot is won by temporarily stopping the decorative patterns with the patterns 3 or 7, and winning of the normal jackpot is achieved by temporarily stopping the decorative patterns other than the patterns 3 and 7.例文帳に追加is suggested.

FIGS. 50 and 51 are specific diagrams for explaining re-lottery effects when a normal jackpot is once suggested and then changed to a variable probability jackpot (when the jackpot is promoted) and when there is no change (when the jackpot is not promoted). be. Below, with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51, the re-lottery effect in the case where the normal jackpot is once suggested and then changes to the probability variable jackpot (when the jackpot is promoted) and when there is no change (when the jackpot is not promoted) will be described. do.

First, after winning the SP battle in the SP reach production and temporarily stopping the decorative pattern with doubles (see FIG. 47 (5)) (or winning the SPSP battle in the SPSP reach production and temporarily stopping the decorative pattern with doubles (see figure 48(7)), as shown in FIG. 50(1), an effect is executed in the same manner as in FIGS. A temporary stop is displayed with a matching pattern and light is emitted (double eyes light emission).

Next, as shown in FIG. 50(2), an effect is executed in the same manner as in FIGS. 47(7) and 48(9), and kiran light emission is executed to indicate that the left and right decorative patterns are fixed. At the same time, a kiran light emission sound "kin" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 2/10.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50(3), a re-lottery effect is executed. Specifically, a re-lottery background dedicated to the re-lottery performance (for example, a background of thunderclouds with lightning bolts flying about) is displayed, and a peculiar re-lottery light emission is executed in which the re-lottery background emits light on a large scale as a whole. At that time, a unique re-lottery sound "goon" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 5/10, and the decorative pattern is changed again and displayed in a reduced size.
It should be noted that the decoration pattern may be changed from the number character mode to the number mode (see FIG. 28) when the pattern is changed again. Also, the decorative design may be hidden during the re-variation, or the re-variation display itself may not be executed. In addition, during the re-variation, the movable role product production that moves the movable accessory 7 (see FIG. 1) to the front of the screen 6 is executed, and part or all of the decorative pattern during the re-variation is hidden (visually invisible or visible impossible).

Next, when it is not promoted to the probability variable jackpot, as shown in FIG. 50 (4), the decorative patterns that have been displayed in reduced size and changed again are enlarged and displayed on the entire screen with matching patterns that indicate the normal jackpot (temporary stop display) ), and the decorative patterns in the left and right emit light peculiar to small scale (elevation failure double eyes light emission). In addition, at that time, the character with the decorative pattern in the middle of the right and left performs a banzai hit action, and a unique promotion failure sound "Dosoon" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 6/10.
It should be noted that the re-lottery background may also be displayed during this promotion failure production. In addition, when magnified display (temporary stop display) is performed with uniform symbols indicating a normal jackpot, the magnified display may extend beyond the screen 6 (partially cut off).

Next, as shown in FIG. 50(5), a peculiar light emission of the re-lottery effect indicating that the decoration pattern in the left and right during the temporary stop is decided is executed, and a peculiar light-emission sound of the re-lottery effect is executed. "Keep" 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 in FIG. 50(2) in which the reflective portion moves from the bottom to the top, and the reflective portion moves from the lower right to the upper right.
Note that the flashing light emission after this re-lottery effect may be the same as the flashing light emission in FIG. 50(2), and the flashing light emission sound after the re-lottery effect may be the same as the flashing light emission sound in FIG. 50(2). Also, the kiran light emission after this re-lottery effect may be the kiran light emission of FIG. 43, which is larger in scale than the kiran light emission of FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50(6), the temporarily stopped left and right center decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are reduced to their original sizes, and are fixed and stopped in the same manner as the effect shown in FIG. 35(5). It is displayed to inform you that you have hit the jackpot.

On the other hand, when promoted to the probability variable jackpot, the production shifts from FIG. 50 (3) to FIG. 51 (1), and as shown in FIG. Enlarged display (temporary stop display) is performed on the entire screen with matching patterns indicating a big hit, and decorative patterns in the left and right emit large-scale, peculiar light emission (elevation success double eye light emission). Also, at that time, the character with the decorative pattern in the middle of the left and right performs a banzai hit action, and the promotion success sound "dododosoon" is output from the speaker 35 at a volume of 9/10.
It should be noted that the re-lottery background may also be displayed during this promotion success effect. In addition, when magnified display (temporary stop display) is performed with uniform symbols indicating a probability variable jackpot, the magnified display may extend to the extent that the symbols protrude from the screen 6 (partially cut off).

Next, as shown in FIG. 51(2), an effect is performed in the same manner as in FIG. 50(5), and the re-lottery effect kiran light emission is executed.
Incidentally, the flashing light emission of this re-lottery effect may be the same as the flashing light emission of FIG. 50(2), and the flashing light emission sound of the re-lottery effect may be the same as the flashing light emission sound of FIG. 50(2). In addition, the Kiran light emission of this re-lottery effect may be different from the Kiran light emission of promotion failure (see FIG. 50 (5)) (further, it may be the Kiran light emission of a larger scale of FIG. 43), The blaring luminous sound of the lottery effect may be different from the blaring luminous sound of promotion failure (see FIG. 50 (5)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 51(3), an effect is performed in the same manner as in FIG. 50(6), and the left and right middle decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that had been temporarily stopped are displayed as fixed and stopped, and a probability variable big hit is achieved. is notified.

FIG. 52 is a specific diagram for explaining the re-lottery effect in which the variable probability big win is suggested once, then the re-lottery effect is executed, and the variable probability big win is suggested again. A re-lottery effect in which a variable probability big win is once suggested and a re-lottery effect is executed to suggest a variable probability big win again will be described below with reference to FIG.

First, after winning the SP battle in the SP reach production and temporarily stopping the decorative pattern with doubles (see FIG. 47 (5)) (or winning the SPSP battle in the SPSP reach production and temporarily stopping the decorative pattern with doubles (see figure 48(7)), as shown in FIG. 52(1), the same effect as that shown in FIG. 50(1) is executed, and the left and right decorative patterns are aligned to indicate a normal jackpot, and the temporary stop display is performed. be done.

Next, as shown in FIG. 52(2), an effect similar to that shown in FIG. 50(2) is executed, and kiran light emission is executed to indicate that the left and right decorative symbols are fixed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 52(3), an effect similar to that in FIG. 50(3) is executed, and a re-lottery effect is executed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 52(4), an effect similar to that shown in FIG. 51(1) is executed, and the decorative symbols that have been displayed in a reduced size and have changed again are expanded to the entire screen with matching symbols indicating the probability variable jackpot. Display (temporary stop display).
It should be noted that the re-lottery background may be displayed also during this presentation. In addition, when enlarged display (temporary stop display) is performed with uniform symbols indicating a variable probability big hit, the enlarged display may extend beyond the screen 6 (partially cut off).

Next, as shown in FIG. 52(5), an effect similar to that in FIG. 51(2) is performed, and a re-lottery effect such as kiran light emission is executed. Here, since this kiran light emission does not mean that the promotion is successful, it does not indicate the promotion success, but indicates that the probability variable big hit is confirmed.
Incidentally, the flashing light emission of this re-lottery effect may be the same as the flashing light emission of FIG. 50(2), and the flashing light emission sound of the re-lottery effect may be the same as the flashing light emission sound of FIG. 50(2). In addition, the Kiran light emission of this re-lottery effect may be different from the Kiran light emission of promotion failure (see FIG. 50 (5)) (further, it may be the Kiran light emission of a larger scale of FIG. 43). The roaring light emitting sound for the lottery effect may be different from the roaring light emitting sound for promotion failure (see FIG. 50 (5)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 52(6), an effect similar to that shown in FIG. 51(3) is performed, and the left and right center decorative symbols DI1 to DI3, which had been temporarily stopped, are fixed and displayed, resulting in a variable hit. is notified.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the re-lottery effect in the notification effect, by performing various light emission effects and the like, it is possible to effectively enhance the effect of the re-lottery effect. For example, it is suggested that at least a big hit has been obtained by the Kiran light emission before the re-lottery effect execution (see FIG. 50 (2)), and the promotion success Kiran light emission after the re-lottery effect execution (See FIG. 51 (2)) definitely changes. It is suggested that a big win has been won, and on the other hand, it is suggested that a normal big win has been won by the kiran light emission (see FIG. 50 (5)) of promotion failure after execution of the re-lottery effect.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 52(1), when the game is temporarily stopped in the pattern of the variable probability big hit, the configuration may be such that the re-lottery effect is not executed.
In the above, an example of executing a re-lottery effect in the notification effect of the effect pattern of "win SP" and "win SPSP" (see FIG. 11 etc.) was explained, but even in the notification effect of the effect pattern of "reach hit" A re-lottery effect can be executed.

(Third embodiment)
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 53 to 56. FIG. In the third embodiment, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment (or the second embodiment) described above, based on the preliminary determination (prefetching), the same color chance eye effect is executed. (see FIG. 36) is executed one or more times, an input suggestion effect is executed to urge the player to perform an input operation of the effect button 37, and then a movable accessory effect can be executed in which a big hit is announced in response to the input operation, etc. It is an embodiment that executes a notification effect (prefetch target notification effect).

FIG. 53 is a time chart for specifically explaining a plurality of notification effects that are characteristic of the present embodiment described above. 54 to 56 are specific diagrams of the notification effect along the time chart of FIG. 53 to 56, an example will be described in which the immediately losing notification effect (see FIG. 36) for executing the same color chance effect is executed twice. The notification effect of losing is not limited to two executions.

First, at t1 in FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. The notification effect two before the target notification effect) is started.

Next, at t2 in 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 in FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 54(3), the notification effect two before the pre-reading object notification effect is terminated with the decorative symbol fixed and stopped. Here, the decision stop of the decorative pattern is executed for a specified time (0.5 seconds).

Next, at t4 in FIG. 53, the specified time (0.5 seconds) has passed, and as shown in FIG.

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

Next, at t6 in FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 54(6), the notification effect immediately before the pre-reading target notification effect is terminated with the decorative symbol fixed and stopped.

Next, at t7 in FIG. 53, the specified time (0.5 seconds) has passed, and the look-ahead target notification effect is started as shown in FIG. 54(7). Here, in FIGS. 54 to 56, as an example, the notification effect of the effect pattern of "SP loss" or "SP hit" described with reference to FIGS.

Next, at t8 in FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 54(8), the ready-to-win effect described with reference to FIG. 40(7) and the like is executed. In the example of FIGS. 53 and 54 (8), the red pattern (see FIG. 27), which makes one expect a probability variable jackpot, is established.

Next, at t9 in FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 54(9), an input suggestion effect is executed for prompting the player to perform an input operation (pressing down) of the effect button 37. FIG. 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 effective period (5 seconds) during which the input operation is effectively accepted is displayed. At that time, the button image emits a specific light (button image emission) and the effect button 37 itself also emits a specific light (button emission; not shown) to prompt the player to perform an input operation. In the example of FIG. 54(9), the input suggestion effect is executed during the SP ready-to-win effect.

Next, when the player performs the input operation of the effect button 37 at t10 in FIG. 53, at t11 immediately after that, if the pre-reading object notification effect is a big win, the big win is announced as shown in FIG. 55 (1). A movable character production is executed. Here, the big hit notification movable accessory effect is an effect for notifying that a big hit has been achieved in the in-progress notification effect (prefetch target notification effect). Specifically, at time t10 when the input operation is performed, after the operation valid period ends and the input suggestion effect ends, as shown in FIG. ) is moved to the center front of the screen 6 and rotated, and by the centrifugal force of the rotation, it is structurally enlarged and peculiarly illuminated (movable accessory light emission), resulting in a big hit. inform what you have done. Here, if no input operation is performed before the expiration of the operation effective period (5 seconds), the input suggestion performance is terminated at time t12 of the expiration, and the jackpot informing movable accessory performance is executed.

Next, at t13 in FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 55(2), an effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. The object 7 is rotated at a low speed and returned to its original size, and at the same time the movable accessory is lighted on the upper right front surface of the screen 6 to continue the big hit notification movable accessory performance.

After that, as shown in FIG. 55(3), the effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. ), the effect is executed in the same manner as in ), and the decoration patterns in the left and right are illuminated.

Next, at t14 in FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 55(5), the effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. ) and the jackpot is announced.

Next, at t15 in FIG. 53, the above-described specified time of 0.5 seconds has passed, and the big win game is started and the big win game effect is started.

On the other hand, when the player performs the input operation of the effect button 37 at t10 in FIG. 53, if the look-ahead target notification effect is lost, the big hit notification movable accessory effect is not executed. Specifically, at time t10 when the input operation is performed, the operation effective period ends and the input suggestion effect ends, while the big hit notification movable accessory effect is not executed. If the input operation is not performed before the expiration of the operation effective period (5 seconds), the input suggestion effect is terminated at time t12 of the expiration.

Next, the production shifts from FIG. 54(9) to FIG. 56(1), and at t13 in FIG. 53, the production is executed in the same manner as in FIG. Stop.

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

Next, at t14 in FIG. 53, as shown in FIG. 56(3), the effect is executed in the same manner as in FIG. ) and a failure is reported.

Next, at t15 in FIG. 53, when the specified time of 0.5 seconds has passed and the special symbol lottery is pending, the next notification effect is started.

As described above, in the present embodiment, after executing the look-ahead suggestion effect (same color chance eye effect) in a plurality of notification effects, the input suggestion effect is executed only in the look-ahead target notification effect, and the player's input is performed. A jackpot notification movable accessory effect is executed according to an operation or the like (see FIG. 53). Thus, according to the present embodiment, the prediction suggestion performance is executed in a plurality of notification performances before the prediction target notification performance to gradually increase the player's expectation for a big hit, and then the input suggestion is performed only in the prediction target notification performance. Since the performance is executed and the player is made to perform an input operation to execute the big hit notification movable accessory performance, the expectation of the big win is very effective in a series of performances (read-ahead continuous notice performance) executed over a plurality of notification performances. can be increased to
In addition, in the present embodiment, in this series of effects (read-ahead continuous announcement effects), various lighting effects and the like can be performed to effectively enhance the effects of the effects. For example, as in the examples of FIGS. 53 to 56, the blue chance eye effect accompanied by the blue chance eye emission is executed in the notification effect two before the look-ahead object notification effect to suggest that the reliability of the big hit is high. , It is suggested that the reliability of the big hit is even higher by executing a green chance eye effect with green chance eye light emission in the notification effect immediately before the prefetch target notification effect, and then red pattern (definite change) in the prefetch target notification effect A pattern that can be a big hit) can be lit to achieve a ready-to-win state, thereby effectively enhancing the production effect of the look-ahead continuous advance notice production.
Further, in the present embodiment, as already explained, before various effects for expecting a big win are completed and before the flashing light emission indicating that the big win is finally decided is executed, various light emission effects are terminated. After the execution of the big-hit notification movable accessory performance is completed, the movable accessory 7 is returned to the standby position (original position) so as not to hinder the light emission of a small scale of performance (unspectacular). It should be noted that the light emission of the movable accessory 7 may be continued during execution of Kiran light emission.
In addition, since the button image emission and button emission in the input suggestion effect image 60 (see FIG. 54 (9)) are executed until the end of the operation effective period (5 seconds), other various light emission effects (e.g. , ready-to-win light emission, kill light emission, temporary stop light emission, etc.), and is a characteristic light emission effect whose execution time changes depending on the player's input operation timing.
In the present embodiment, an example of executing a jackpot notification movable role product production in response to an input operation has been described. It may be configured to execute. Also, in that case, the reliability of the big hit may be suggested by the luminescent color or the operation mode of the movable accessory 7 .

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

As shown in FIG. 57, the specific identification pattern 70 is displayed in a small size at a predetermined position (lower right position in FIG. 57) on the screen 6, and is composed of left and right diamond-shaped images (diamond images) and left and right diamond images. It includes left and right number reserved images displayed on the upper side, respectively, and left and right middle number patterns (number pattern rows) displayed on the lower side of the left and right diamond images. In addition, in FIG. 57, the enlarged view of the specific identification pattern 70 is drawn for convenience of explanation.

The diamond image on the left is displayed in white during execution of the notification effect for informing the result of the first special symbol lottery, and is displayed in gray during other periods. The diamond image on the right side is displayed in white during execution of the notification effect for informing the result of the second special symbol lottery, and is displayed in gray during other periods. That is, the left and right diamond images are images for informing which of the notification effect of the first symbol lottery and the notification effect of the second symbol lottery is being executed.
The number reserved image on the left is an image showing the number of reservations for the first special symbol lottery by numbers, and the number reservation image on the right is an image for showing the number of reservations for 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 symbols in the special symbol lottery, but like the reserved image RI, a production or the like is performed to suggest the reliability of the big hit. It is a design that clearly suggests (informs) the number of pending special design lotteries without being involved in various productions. That is, while the reserved image RI emphasizes the production effect, the number reserved images on the left and right emphasize clearly suggesting (notifying) the reserved number of the special symbol lottery.

Like the decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 in the middle of the left and right, the number patterns in the middle of the left and right are patterns for suggesting (announcing) the result of the special design lottery by being variably displayed and then stopped. Unlike the decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 of , this pattern clearly suggests (notifies) the result of the special pattern lottery, unlike the decorative patterns DI1 to DI3. In other words, while the decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 in the middle of the right and left emphasize the performance effect, the numerical patterns in the middle of the right and left emphasize clearly suggesting (announcing) the result of the special design lottery.

Specific identification symbols will be specifically described below with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 57(1), when the left and right decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are displayed in a fixed and stopped state before the notification effect is started, the specific identification pattern 70 is displayed with the left and right diamond images displayed in gray, and the fixed patterns are displayed. The left and right middle number patterns are stopped and displayed with the same numbers as the stopped left and right middle decoration patterns.

Next, as shown in FIG. 57(2), in the state during execution of the notification effect (during variation of the left and right decorative patterns), the specific identification pattern 70 is displayed with one of the left and right diamond images in white, The number patterns in the left and right are variably displayed downward. Here, the number patterns in the left and right are cyclically downward in the order of pattern 1 → pattern 2 → pattern 3 → pattern 4 → pattern 5 → pattern 6 → pattern 7 → pattern 8 → pattern 9 → pattern 1. only fluctuates.

Next, as shown in FIG. 57(3), at the same time that the notification effect is completed and the left and right center decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are fixed and stopped, the specific identification pattern 70 is displayed with gray diamond images on the left and right sides. The left and right middle number patterns are stop-displayed with the same numbers as the right-and-left middle decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 which are fixed and stopped and displayed.

Here, the left and right center decorative patterns DI1 to DI3, which emphasize the effect of production, change the variation speed (see FIG. 33 (2), FIG. 40 (6), etc.), but the number patterns in the left and right middle of the specific identification pattern 70 is variably displayed at a fixed constant speed faster than the variability speed of the left and right center decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 (the variability speed does not change).
Further, unlike the decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 in the middle of the right and left of the specific identification pattern 70, the number patterns in the middle of the left and right are changed in mode (including color change) (see FIG. 28), and displayed in an enlarged manner. 41(1), 47(1), etc.), and the light emitting effect of the pattern (see FIG. 40(7), 47(6), 47(7), etc.).
In addition, unlike the reserved image RI that emphasizes the production effect, the left and right number reserved images of the specific identification pattern 70 change in mode (including color change) and emit light (see FIG. 38 (1)). Nor.
In addition, the number patterns in the left and right of the specific identification pattern 70 establish a reach like the decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 in the middle of the left and right that emphasize the production effect, but the ready-to-win effect is not executed (typically, FIG. 40 ( 6) The right pattern does not slow down like 6). It should be noted that the number patterns in the middle of the left and right of the specific identification pattern 70 may not be ready-to-win, and the decorative patterns in the middle of the right and left may be fluctuating even when the ready-to-win is established.
Further, unlike the decorative pattern, the specific identification pattern 70 is displayed at a specific position (fixed position) on the screen 6 in the same size (or always) within the period of at least one notification effect.
Further, the number patterns of the specific identification pattern 70 are 9 types of patterns 1 to 9, and the number of types is smaller than that of decorative patterns such as continuous patterns different from normal patterns.
Further, unlike the decorative design, the number design of the specific identification design 70 moves (fluctuations) only in the downward direction.
Further, unlike the decorative pattern, the specific identification pattern 70 is not partly (or entirely) hidden by the movable accessory 7 by executing the movable accessory presentation (see FIGS. 55(1) and 55(2)).
Further, the specific identification pattern 70 is not displayed during the big win game (during the big win game effect).
In addition, the specific identification pattern 70 does not perform various light emitting effects unlike decorative patterns and the like. Furthermore, the specific identification pattern 70 includes various production images (decorative patterns, etc.) and various lighting effects (SP development lighting, Kiran lighting, SP winning lighting, cut-in lighting, ready-to-reach lighting, button images, zone entry, etc.). flash, same-color chance flash, specific flash flash, etc.) do not overlap in front and are not affected by them.
Further, unlike the decorative patterns, the number patterns of the specific identification pattern 70 do not perform temporary stop display as one aspect of the variable display. displayed variably. Note that the number pattern of the specific identification pattern 70 may also be temporarily stopped and displayed in the same manner as the decorative pattern.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the left and right center decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 emphasizing the performance effect are displayed, and the specific identification pattern 70 is displayed to clearly suggest (notify) the result of the special pattern lottery. )is doing. Further, in the specific identification pattern 70, the light emission effect or the like is not executed, and the light emission effect or the like is not affected.

[Comparison chart of lighting effect]
58 to 60 are comparison tables of various lighting effects described in the above embodiments. As shown in FIGS. 58 to 60, the effects of the notification effect can be enhanced synergistically by the various features of the light emission effects described in the above embodiments.
For example, reach-established emission (see FIG. 40(7)) may be SP developed emission (see FIG. 47(1)) or SPSP developed emission (see FIG. 48(3)) in which the background screen can emit light as a whole. See), etc., includes horizontal line-shaped light emission with a narrow width of the light emitting area connecting the left and right decorative patterns.
Further, for example, the ready-to-reach establishment light emission (see FIG. 40 (7)) is compared with the chance eye light emission (see FIG. 37) in which light can be emitted on and around the left and right decorative symbols forming the chance eye, and the left and right decorative symbols. It includes horizontal line-shaped light emission with a narrow light-emitting region connecting
Further, for example, reach-established light emission (see FIG. 40 (7)) includes light emission on the above-described line, and Kiran light emission (see FIG. 42) in which light moves, for example, from bottom to top only on each decorative pattern ), the light emission position on the decorative pattern is different.
Further, for example, reach establishment light emission (see FIG. 40 (7)) includes the light emission on the line described above, and Kiran light emission (see FIG. range is different.
Further, for example, the temporary stop light emission (see FIG. 33 (4), etc.) is to light up the temporarily stopped decorative pattern and its surroundings soberly (weakly), and a flashy light emission effect (chance light effect) aiming for a large effect Eye emission, cut-in emission, pseudo-continuous emission, reach establishment emission, SP development emission, SPSP development emission, etc.), the scale is smaller and the emission range is narrower.
Also, for example, SP victory light emission (see FIG. 47 (5)), while the entire screen of the SP reach background emits light strongly, SP defeat light emission (see FIG. 47 (2)), the entire screen of the SP reach background Lights up weakly. It should be noted that the light emission range of the SP defeat light emission may be narrower than the light emission range of the SP victory light emission. The same applies to the relationship between the SPSP victory light emission and the SPSP defeat light emission.
Here, the various features of the light emitting effects described in the light emitting effect comparison tables of FIGS. 58 to 60 are examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, if you expect a high production effect, the light emission of the light emission production (for example, the reach establishment production, the SP development production, etc.) emits light strongly, emits light in a wide range, is accompanied by a loud sound effect, or is flashy. You may make it have the characteristic which accompanies an action. In addition, for example, light emission for light effects that are not expected to have a high effect (for example, temporary stop light emission, etc.) may emit light weakly, emit light in a narrow range, or be accompanied by a low volume sound effect (no sound effect). or), or may have a feature that involves a plain action (or no action).
It should be noted that the light emission effect is executed by displaying an effect image (light emission image) simulating light emission on the display screen of the image display unit 6 (e.g. reach establishment light emission, kiran light emission, etc.), and a light source such as an LED ( There are some that are executed by emitting light from a lamp (movable object light emission, etc.).

(Fifth embodiment)
A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 61 to 69. FIG. In the fifth embodiment, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first to fourth embodiments described above, a data cable (hereinafter simply " Data cable") is temporarily disconnected due to poor connection of the connector, etc., and when the production control unit 400 cannot receive the command sent from the main control unit 100, the chance light emission (Fig. 37) etc.) is an embodiment for explaining a control example for restricting.

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

(First Example of Fifth Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the pending number increase command (S206, S212 in FIG. 9, S111 in FIG. 18) transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the production control unit 400, the notification production start command (S409 in FIG. 10, FIG. 18 (see S114 of FIG. 10) and the notification effect stop command (see S412 of FIG. 10 and S116 of FIG. information that can identify the pattern). By doing so, all the pending data can be frequently updated to the latest data on the production control unit 400 side, so that the reliability of the control can be improved.

61 to 63, the first example will be described by taking as an example the case of executing a look-ahead continuous notice effect in which the same color chance eye effect is executed over a plurality of immediate loss notification effects. explain. In addition, in FIGS. 61 to 63, for simplicity of explanation, the second special symbol lottery is not executed in the normal game state (no suspension of the second special symbol lottery occurs), and only the first special symbol lottery is executed. This is an example of a case where In addition, numbers 1 to 4 are attached to the four reserved storage areas of the reserved data for the first special symbol lottery in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100, and the four reserved data for the first special symbol lottery in the RAM 403 of the effect control unit 400 Numbers 1 to 4 are attached to the reserved storage area, and the reserved data stored in the reserved storage area are indicated by ◯ (the four reserved storage areas of the reserved data of the second special symbol lottery in RAM 103 and RAM 403 are omitted from the illustration is doing).

First, as shown in FIG. 61 (1), during the execution (during variation) of the notification effect, in the state in which the pending data 1 and 2 are stored in the pending storage areas 1 and 2 of the RAM 103, When there is a prize and the pending data 3 is newly stored in the pending storage area 3 of the RAM 103 (that is, when the third pending of the first special symbol lottery occurs), the pending number increase command is issued by the main control unit 100 is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 (see S201 to S206 in FIG. 9). Here, the reservation number increase command contains information about all the reservation storage areas of the RAM 103, and in the case of FIG. 61 (1), the reservation number increase command includes the reservation storage area 1 of the first special symbol lottery to 3 store the pending data 1 to 3 respectively, the pending data are not stored in the holding storage area 4 of the first special symbol lottery and the four holding storage areas of the second special symbol lottery, and Data of advance determination information (information that can identify the variation pattern) included in each of the pending data 1 to 3 is included.

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

Here, in the case of FIG. 61 (1), the effect control unit 400, based on the preliminary determination information of the pending data 1 to 3 updated in the RAM403, to the pending data 1 information indicating the execution of the blue chance eye effect. By adding information indicating the execution of the red chance eye performance to the reserved data 2, the blue chance eye performance is executed in the notification performance executed after the reserved data 1 is digested, and the reserved 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, the effect control unit 400, the change pattern (see FIG. 11, etc.) specified by the prior determination information of the pending data (that is, pending data 3; “object pending”) added to the RAM 403 this time is the number Any one of 1 to 4 (that is, it is a variation pattern with a high degree of reliability of the jackpot in which the notification effect executed to the SP reach effect or the SPSP reach effect is performed), and the pending data already stored in the RAM 403 (that is, If all the variation patterns (see FIG. 11 etc.) specified by the preliminary determination information of the pending data 1 and 2) are any of numbers 7 to 9 (that is, if they are all immediately losing variation patterns), lottery etc. By adding information indicating the execution of the same-color chance performance to a plurality of reserved data, a look-ahead continuous advance notice performance for executing the same-color chance performance over a plurality of immediate loss notification performances is set in advance.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61(2), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are temporarily stopped in the notification effect being executed. In FIG. 61(2), similarly to FIG. 33(4), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are temporarily stopped to emit light.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (3), when it comes to the end timing of the notification effect being executed (that is, when it comes to the stop timing of the special symbol that is fluctuating on the display 4), the main control unit 100 changes to the effect control unit. A notification effect stop command is transmitted to 400 (see S411 to S413 in FIG. 10). Here, the notification effect stop command includes information regarding all the reserved storage areas of the RAM 103, like the reserved number increase command.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (3), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command, the data of all the reservation storage areas of the RAM 403 are stored with the information related to the reservation storage area included in the notification effect stop command. Update. That is, the content of the pending data in the RAM 403 is overwritten with the content of the pending data in the RAM 103 . However, the information indicating execution of the same-color chance effect added to the reserved data is added as it is. In addition, 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 temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3. stop) to end the notification effect, and erase the reserved image (RI0) on the stage ST0.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (4), when it comes to the start timing of the next notification effect (that is, the specified time (0.5 seconds) when the special symbol is stopped on the display 4 has passed and the fluctuation starts When the timing comes), the reserved data 1 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested and 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 to S410 in FIG. 10). Here, the notification effect start command includes information about all the reserved storage areas of the RAM 103, like the reserved number increase command.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61 (4), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the data of all the reservation storage areas of the RAM 403 are stored with the information related to the reservation storage area included in the notification effect start command. Update. That is, the content of the pending data in the RAM 403 is overwritten with the content of the pending data in the RAM 103 . However, the information indicating execution of the same-color chance 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 variation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which are being fixed and stopped. The notification performance (the notification performance executed by digesting the suspension data 1 to which the information indicating the execution of the blue chance eye performance is added) is started, and the suspension image RI on the stage ST is shifted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 61(5), in the notification effect being executed, there is a blue chance effect in which all of the decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are temporarily stopped at blue patterns (see FIG. 27) and the blue chance effect is emitted. It is executed, and it is announced that the reliability of the big hit in the subsequent notification effect is somewhat high (see FIG. 37).

Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (1), when it comes to the end timing of the notification effect being executed (that is, when it comes to the stop timing of the special symbol that is fluctuating on the display 4), the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 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 data of all the reservation storage areas of the RAM 403 are stored with the information related to the reservation storage area included in the notification effect stop command. Update. That is, the content of the pending data in the RAM 403 is overwritten with the content of the pending data in the RAM 103 . However, the information indicating execution of the same-color chance 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 temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3. stop) to end the notification effect, and erase the reserved image (RI1) on the stage ST0.

Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (2), when it comes to the start timing of the next notification effect (that is, the specified time (0.5 seconds) when the special symbol is stopped on the display 4, the fluctuation starts When the timing comes), the reserved data 2 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested and the reserved data 3 is shifted to the reserved storage area 1, and a notification production start command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the production 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 data of all the reservation storage areas of the RAM 403 are stored with the information related to the reservation storage area included in the notification effect start command. Update. That is, the content of the pending data in the RAM 403 is overwritten with the content of the pending data in 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 confirmed and stopped. The notification performance (the notification performance executed by digesting the suspension data 2 to which the information indicating the execution of the red chance eye performance is added) is started, and the suspension image RI on the stage ST is shifted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 62(3), in the notification effect being executed, the decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are temporarily stopped at red patterns (see FIG. 27) and a red chance effect is performed in which the red chance effect is emitted. It is executed, and it is announced that the reliability of the big hit is very high in the subsequent notification effect (see FIG. 37).

Next, as shown in FIG. 62(4), when it comes to the end timing of the notification effect being executed (that is, when it comes to the stop timing of the special symbols that are fluctuating on the display 4), the main control unit 100 changes to the effect control unit. 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 data of all the reservation storage areas of the RAM 403 are stored with the information related to the reservation storage area included in the notification effect stop command. Update. That is, the content of the pending data in the RAM 403 is overwritten with the content of the pending data in 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 temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3. stop) to end the notification effect, and erase the reserved image (RI2) on the stage ST0.

Next, as shown in FIG. 62 (5), when it comes to the start timing of the next notification effect (that is, the specified time (0.5 seconds) when the special symbol is stopped on the display 4 has passed and the fluctuation starts When the timing comes), the pending data 3 in the pending storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, 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 (5), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the data of all the reservation storage areas of the RAM 403 are stored with the information related to the reservation storage area included in the notification effect start command. Update. That is, the content of the pending data in the RAM 403 is overwritten with the content of the pending data in 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 variation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which are being fixed and stopped. The notification effect (the notification effect executed by digesting the pending data 3 of the object pending) is started, and the pending image RI on the stage ST is shifted.

A case has been described above in which the production control section 400 normally receives all commands transmitted from the main control section 100 . 63, the data cable connecting the main control unit 100 and the effect control unit 400 (see FIG. 4) is temporarily disconnected due to poor connection of the connector, etc., and the data is sent from the main control unit 100. A control example when the production control unit 400 cannot receive part of the commands to be executed will be described. Since the contents of (1) to (5) in FIG. 61 are the same, the description is omitted.

Following FIG. 61 (5), as shown in FIG. 63 (1), similarly to FIG. 62 (1), when it comes to the end timing of the notification effect being executed, the notification effect is sent from the main control unit 100 to 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 section 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 reserved storage area of the RAM 403 with the information related to the reserved storage area included in the notification effect stop command. It is also impossible to completely stop (fixed stop) the stopped decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 to end the notification effect (that is, the temporary stop state of the decorative patterns is continued).

Next, as shown in FIG. 63(2), similarly to FIG. 62(2), at the start timing of the next notification effect, the pending data 2 in the pending storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested and the pending data 3 is held. 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. - 特許庁However, in FIG. 63(2), the data cable is temporarily disconnected, and the effect control section 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 reserved storage area of the RAM 403 with the information about the reserved storage area included in the notification effect start command, and the decoration It is also impossible to start the notification effect by starting the fluctuation of the symbols DI1 to DI3 (that is, the temporary stop state of the decorative symbols is continued). In this way, on the main control unit 100 side, the reserved data 2 in the RAM 103 is digested and the display unit 4 starts to variably display the special symbol, while on the effect control unit 400 side, the reserved data 2 in the RAM 403 is not digested. It will be in a state where the next notification effect is not started.

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. The temporary stop state of is continued. In this way, as shown in FIG. 63(3), the pending data 2 set to execute the red chance eye effect remains in the pending storage area 1 of the RAM 403 without being digested. , the red chance eye effect such as red chance eye emission is restricted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 63(4), similarly to FIG. 62(4), when the timing for stopping the special symbol that is fluctuating on the display 4 comes, the main control unit 100 notifies the effect control unit 400 to stop the effect. 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 on the reserved storage area included in the notification effect stop command. Data in all reserved storage areas of RAM 403 are updated. 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 temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3. stop) to end the notification effect, and update the pending image RI to a normal display. Note that this update display of the pending image may be executed instantaneously (that is, it may be switched in an instant), or may be executed with an animation display in which the pending image RI is shifted and digested. may

Next, as shown in FIG. 63(5), similarly to FIG. 62(5), at the start timing of the next notification effect, the pending data 3 in the pending storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, and the main control A notification effect start command is transmitted from the 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 stored in the RAM 403 with the information on 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), the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, and instructs the image sound control unit 500 to DI1 to DI3 are started to fluctuate to start notification performance (notification performance executed by digesting the suspension data 3 of the target suspension), and the suspension image RI on the stage ST is shifted.

As described above, in the first embodiment of the fifth actual machine form, the main control to the pending 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 In the configuration in which all pending data information stored in the RAM 103 of the unit 100 is included (see FIGS. 61 and 62), the command sent from the main control unit 100 is interrupted due to a temporary disconnection of the data cable. If the effect control unit 400 fails to receive a part of them, it may perform control to limit the execution of the same-color chance effect including the chance light emission (see FIG. 63).
In addition, even if the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command in FIG. 63 (1), the same color chance eye including the chance light emission etc. whose execution timing is earlier than the reception timing of the notification effect stop command The effect is executed (see (5) in FIG. 61). In addition, similarly, various light emission effects such as ready-to-win light emission and Kiran light emission (see FIGS. 58 to 60) are executed earlier than the reception timing of the notification effect stop command, so the effect control unit 400 stops the notification effect. Even if the command could not be received, these lighting effects are executed.

Here, in (1) and (2) of FIG. 63 described above, the case where the effect control section 400 cannot receive only the notification effect start command due to a temporary disconnection of the data cable will be described. In this case, in FIG. 63(1), similarly to FIG. The decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 temporarily stopped by the instruction are completely stopped (determined stop), and the notification performance is ended. 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 reserved storage area of the RAM 403 cannot be updated, and the next notification effect cannot be started. During the period until the notification effect stop command is received in 63 (4), the fixed stop state of the decorative pattern is maintained, and the red chance eye effect is not executed.

Also, in (1) and (2) of FIG. 63 described above, a case where the effect control section 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, it is not possible to completely stop (determine stop) the temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 and 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 reserved storage area of the RAM 403, and digests the reserved data 2 in which the red chance eye effect is set. At the same time, the next notification effect is started, so the red chance eye effect is executed as planned.

(Second example of the fifth embodiment)
In the second embodiment, in contrast to the first embodiment described above, the main control unit The point that the information of the pending data stored in the RAM 103 of the 100 is not included, and when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command from the main control unit 100 and then receives the notification effect start command ( It differs in that the pending data in RAM 403 is updated (considering the digestion of pending data).

The second embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 64 to 66, taking as an example the case of executing the same look-ahead continuous announcement effects as in the first embodiment. Also, in FIGS. 64 to 66, as in the first embodiment, the second special symbol lottery is not executed in the normal game state (no suspension of the second special symbol lottery occurs), and only the first special symbol lottery is performed. It shows the case where it is executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 64(1), similarly to FIG. 61(1), when the pending data 3 is newly stored in the pending storage area 3 of the RAM 103, the command to increase the pending number is produced from the main control unit 100. The content of the pending data in the RAM 403 is overwritten with the content of the pending data in the RAM 103, and the pending image RI3 is displayed (added) on the stage ST3. Further, similarly to FIG. 61 (1), a blue chance eye effect is executed in the notification effect executed after the reservation data 1 is digested, and a red chance eye effect is executed in the notification effect executed after the suspension data 2 is digested. It is preset to be executed.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 64(3), similarly to FIG. 61(3), at the end timing of the notification effect being executed (that is, at the stop timing of the special symbol being fluctuated on the display 4). , a 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 regarding all the reserved storage areas of the RAM 103, like the reserved number increase command. Further, as shown in FIG. 64(3), similarly to FIG. 61(3), the temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped (determined stop) and the notification effect is completed, and at the same time, the stage ST0 is displayed. , the reserved image (RI0) is erased.

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

In addition, as shown in FIG. 64 (4), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the information related to the reserved storage area included in the notification effect stop command received at the timing of FIG. 64 (3) is used. Then, after taking into consideration the consumption of the reserved data (that is, to make the data content the same as the data content of the reserved storage area of RAM 103), the data of all the reserved storage areas of RAM 403 are updated. However, the information indicating execution of the same-color chance effect added to the reserved data is added as it is. In addition, as shown in FIG. 64(4), similar to FIG. 61(4), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which are currently stopped are started to change, and the notification effect (blue chance eye effect) is added. At the same time as the notification effect executed by digesting the reserved data 1 thus obtained starts, 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 announced that the reliability of the big win in the subsequent notification effect is somewhat high. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 65 (1), similarly to FIG. 62 (1), when the timing of ending the notification effect being executed comes (that is, when the timing of stopping the special symbol being changed on the display 4) comes. , a 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 temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped (determined stop), and the notification effect is completed. , the reserved image (RI0) is erased.

Next, as shown in FIG. 65(2), similarly to FIG. 62(2), when the timing for starting the next notification effect comes (that is, the specified time (0. 5 seconds) has passed and the fluctuation start timing has come), the reserved data 2 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested and the reserved data 3 is shifted to the reserved storage area 1, and the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (See S402-S410 in FIG. 10).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 65 (2), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the information related to the reserved storage area included in the notification effect stop command received at the timing of FIG. 65 (1) is used. Then, after taking into consideration the consumption of the reserved data (that is, to make the data content the same as the data content of the reserved storage area of RAM 103), the data of all the reserved storage areas of RAM 403 are updated. Further, as shown in FIG. 65(2), the suspended data 2 added with information indicating the execution of the notification effect (red chance eye effect) is digested by starting the variation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which are being fixed and stopped. The notification effect to be executed) starts, and the pending 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 announced that the reliability of the big win in the subsequent notification effect is very high.

Next, as shown in FIG. 65(4), similarly to FIG. 62(4), when the notification effect being executed ends (that is, when the special symbol being changed on the display 4 stops) , a 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 temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped (determined stop), and the notification effect is completed. , the reserved image (RI0) is erased.

Next, as shown in FIG. 65(5), similarly to FIG. 62(5), when the timing for starting the next notification effect comes (that is, the specified time (0. 5 seconds) has passed and the fluctuation start timing is reached), the reserved data 3 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, and a notification effect start command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (Fig. 10, S402 to S410).

In addition, as shown in FIG. 65 (5), when the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the information related to the reserved storage area included in the notification effect stop command received at the timing of FIG. 65 (4) is used. Then, after taking into consideration the consumption of the reserved data (that is, to make the data content the same as the data content of the reserved storage area of RAM 103), the data of all the reserved storage areas of RAM 403 are updated. In addition, as shown in FIG. 65 (5), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which are being fixed and stopped are started to fluctuate, and the notification effect (the notification effect executed by digesting the hold data 3 of the target hold) is started. , the retained image RI on the stage ST shifts.

A case has been described above in which the production control section 400 normally receives all commands transmitted from the main control section 100 . 66, the data cable connecting the main control unit 100 and the effect control unit 400 (see FIG. 4) is temporarily disconnected due to poor connection of the connector, etc., and the data is sent from the main control unit 100. A control example when the production control unit 400 cannot receive part of the commands to be executed will be described. Since the contents of (1) to (5) in FIG. 64 are the same, the description is omitted.

Following FIG. 64(5), as shown in FIG. 66(1), similarly to FIG. 65(1), when the end timing of the notification effect being executed comes, the main control unit 100 sends the effect control unit 400 to the notification effect. A stop command is sent. However, in FIG. 66 (1), the data cable is temporarily disconnected, and the effect control section 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 66 (1), the temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are not completely stopped (determined stop) and the notification effect is not terminated (that is, the temporarily stopped state of the decorative symbols is continued). ).

Next, as shown in FIG. 66(2), similarly to FIG. 65(2), at the start timing of the next notification effect, the suspended data 2 in the suspended storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested and the suspended data 3 is suspended. 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. - 特許庁The effect control section 400 that has received the notification effect start command starts the notification effect by starting the variation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3, as shown in FIG. 66(2).
Here, since the data cable is temporarily disconnected at the timing of FIG. In contrast, it is not possible to update the data in all the reserved storage areas of the RAM 403 (so as to be the same as the data contents of the reserved storage areas of the RAM 103) using the information on the reserved storage areas 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 is also not shifted.

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. In this way, as shown in FIG. 66(3), the pending data 2 set to execute the red chance eye effect remains in the pending storage area 1 of the RAM 403 without being digested. , the red chance eye effect such as red chance eye emission is restricted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 66(4), similarly to FIG. 65(4), at the end timing of the notification effect being executed (that is, at the stop timing of the special symbol being fluctuated on the display 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 temporarily stopped decorative patterns DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped (determined stop). When the notification effect ends, the pending image RI is updated to a normal display. Note that this update display of the pending image may be executed instantaneously (that is, it may be switched in an instant), or may be executed with an animation display in which the pending image RI is shifted and digested. may

Next, as shown in FIG. 66(5), similarly to FIG. 65(5), at the start timing of the next notification effect (that is, the specified time (0. 5 seconds) has passed and the fluctuation start timing is reached), the reserved data 3 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, and a 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), the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, and receives the notification effect stop command at the timing of FIG. 66(4). Update the data in all reserved storage areas of RAM 403 with the included information about the reserved storage area, taking into account the consumption of the reserved data (i.e., so that the data content of the reserved storage area of RAM 103 is the same). do. In addition, as shown in FIG. 66(5), similar to FIG. 65(5), the variation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which are being fixed and stopped is started, and the notification effect (holding data 3 of the target holding is digested and executed The notification effect to be performed) starts, and the pending image RI on the stage ST shifts.

As described above, in the second embodiment of the fifth actual machine form, the pending number increase command and the notification effect stop command transmitted from the in control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 are respectively stored in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100 64 and 65), the data cable is temporarily disconnected and part of the command sent from the main control unit 100 is sent to the effect control unit. When 400 cannot be received, control may be performed to limit the execution of the same color chance eye effect including the chance eye light emission (see FIG. 66).
In addition, even if the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command in FIG. 66 (1), the same color chance eye including the timing of receiving the notification effect stop command is earlier than the timing of receiving the notification effect stop command. The effect is executed (see (5) in FIG. 64). In addition, similarly, various light emission effects such as ready-to-reach establishment light emission and Kiran light emission (see FIGS. 58 to 60) are executed earlier than the reception timing of the notification effect stop command, so the effect control unit 400 stops the notification effect. Even if the command cannot be received, these lighting effects are executed.

Here, the case where the effect control section 400 cannot receive the command (notification effect start command) also in FIG. In this case, similarly in FIG. 66(2), the effect control unit 400 cannot update the data in the reserved storage area of the RAM403. In addition, the next notification effect is not started in FIG. 66 (2), and the temporary stop state of the decorative pattern is maintained until the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command in FIG. 66 (4), and the red chance eye effect will not be executed.

Also, while the effect control unit 400 can receive the notification effect stop command in FIG. 66 (1), the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect start command in FIG. I will explain the case where it is not. 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 reserved storage area of the RAM 403 cannot be updated, and the next notification effect is started. Can not. From this, until the effect control section 400 receives the notification effect stop command in FIG. 66(4), the decorative symbols are maintained in the fixed stop state, and the red chance eye effect is not executed.

(Third example of the fifth embodiment)
In the third embodiment, in contrast to the above-described first embodiment, information of pending data stored in the RAM 103 of the main control unit 100 is included in the notification effect stop command transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400. is not included.

The third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 67 to 69, taking as an example the case of executing the same look-ahead continuous announcement effects as in the first embodiment. Also, in FIGS. 67 to 69, as in the first embodiment, the second special symbol lottery is not executed in the normal game state (no suspension of the second special symbol lottery occurs), and only the first special symbol lottery is performed. It shows the case where it is executed.

First, as shown in FIG. 67(1), similarly to FIG. 61(1), when the pending data 3 is newly stored in the pending storage area 3 of the RAM 103, a pending number increase command is produced from the main control unit 100. The content of the pending data in the RAM 403 is overwritten with the content of the pending data in the RAM 103, and the pending image RI3 is displayed (added) on the stage ST3. Further, similarly to FIG. 61 (1), a blue chance eye effect is executed in the notification effect executed after the reservation data 1 is digested, and a red chance eye effect is executed in the notification effect executed after the suspension data 2 is digested. It is preset to be executed.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 67(3), similarly to FIG. 61(3), at the end timing of the notification effect being executed (that is, at the stop timing of the special symbol being fluctuated on the display 4). , a 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 information effect stop command does not include information about the reserved storage area of the RAM 103 . Further, as shown in FIG. 67(3), similarly to FIG. 61(3), the temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped (determined stop), and the notification effect is completed. , the reserved image (RI0) is erased.

Next, as shown in FIG. 67(4), similarly to FIG. 61(4), when the timing for starting the next notification effect comes (that is, the specified time (0. 5 seconds) has passed and the fluctuation start timing is reached, the reserved data 1 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested and the reserved data 2 and 3 are shifted to the reserved storage areas 1 and 2 respectively, and the main control unit 100 Then, a notification effect start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 (see S402 to S410 in FIG. 10). Here, the notification effect start command includes information about all the reserved storage areas of the RAM 103, like the reserved 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 is stored with the information related to the reserved storage area included in the notification effect start command. Update data in all reserved storage areas. However, the information indicating execution of the same-color chance effect added to the reserved data is added as it is. In addition, as shown in FIG. 67(4), similar to FIG. 61(4), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which are being fixed and stopped are started to change, and information indicating the execution of the notification effect (blue chance eye effect) is added. A notification effect executed by digesting the suspended data 1 received is started, and the suspended image RI on the stage ST is shifted.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 68(1), similarly to FIG. 62(1), when it comes to the end timing of the notification effect being executed (that is, when it comes to the stop timing of the special symbol being fluctuated on the display 4). , a 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 temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped (determined stop), and the notification effect is completed. , the reserved image (RI0) is erased.

Next, as shown in FIG. 68(2), similarly to FIG. 62(2), when the timing for starting the next notification effect comes (that is, the specified time (0. 5 seconds) has passed and the fluctuation start timing has come), the reserved data 2 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested and the reserved data 3 is shifted to the reserved storage area 1, and the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 (See S402-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 is Update data in all reserved storage areas. Further, as shown in FIG. 68(2), similar to FIG. 62(2), the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which are being fixed and stopped are started to fluctuate, and information indicating execution of the notification effect (red chance eye effect) is added. A notification effect executed by digesting the suspended data 2 thus obtained is started, and the suspended image RI on the stage ST is shifted.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 68(4), similarly to FIG. 62(4), at the end timing of the notification effect being executed (that is, at the stop timing of the special symbol being fluctuated on the display 4). , a 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 temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 are completely stopped (determined stop) and the notification effect is completed, and at the same time, the stage ST0 is displayed. , the reserved image (RI0) is erased.

Next, as shown in FIG. 68(5), similarly to FIG. 62(5), when the timing for starting the next notification effect comes (that is, the specified time (0. 5 seconds) has passed and the fluctuation start timing is reached), the reserved data 3 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, and a 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 is Update data in all reserved storage areas. In addition, as shown in FIG. 68(5), similar to FIG. 62(5), the variation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 that are being fixed and stopped is started, and the notification effect (hold data 3 of the target hold is digested and executed The notification performance to be performed) is started, and the pending image RI on the stage ST is shifted.

A case has been described above in which the production control section 400 normally receives all commands transmitted from the main control section 100 . Below, 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 poor connection of the connector, etc., and the data is sent from the main control unit 100. A control example when the production control unit 400 cannot receive part of the commands to be executed will be described. Since the contents of (1) to (5) in FIG. 67 are the same, the description is omitted.

Following FIG. 67(5), as shown in FIG. 69(1), similarly to FIG. 68(1), when it comes to the end timing of the notification effect being executed, the notification effect is sent from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400. A stop command is transmitted, and the effect control unit 400 completely stops (fixedly stops) the temporarily stopped decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 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 performance, the suspended data 2 in the suspended storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested and the suspended data 3 is suspended. 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. - 特許庁However, in FIG. 69(2), the data cable is temporarily disconnected, and the effect control section 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 reserved storage area of the RAM 403 with the information about the reserved storage area included in the notification effect start command, and the decoration It is also impossible to start the notification effect by starting the fluctuation of the patterns DI1 to DI3 (that is, the fixed stop state of the decorative patterns is continued). Further, for this reason, as shown in FIG. 69(2), the reserved image RI on the stage ST is also not shifted.

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. be done. In this way, as shown in FIG. 69(3), the pending data 2 set to execute the red chance eye effect remains in the pending storage area 1 of the RAM 403 without being digested. , the red chance eye effect such as red chance eye emission is restricted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 69(4), similarly to FIG. 68(4), at the end timing of the notification effect being executed (that is, at the stop timing of the special symbols fluctuating on the display 4). , a notification effect stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400 . At this time, the decorative symbols have already been confirmed and stopped.

Next, as shown in FIG. 69(5), similarly to FIG. 68(5), when the timing for starting the next notification effect comes (that is, the specified time (0. 5 seconds) has passed and the fluctuation start timing is reached), the reserved data 3 in the reserved storage area 1 of the RAM 103 is digested, and a 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 is Update data in all reserved storage areas. In addition, as shown in FIG. 69(5), similar to FIG. 68(5), the variation of the decorative symbols DI1 to DI3 which are being fixed and stopped is started, and the notification effect (hold data 3 of the target hold is digested and executed At the same time, the pending image RI on the stage ST is updated to a normal display. Note that this update display of the pending image may be executed instantaneously (that is, it may be switched in an instant), or may be executed with an animation display in which the pending image RI is shifted and digested. may

As described above, in the third embodiment of the fifth actual machine form, the pending 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 67 and 68), the data cable is temporarily disconnected and part of the command sent from the main control unit 100 is sent to the effect control unit. When 400 cannot be received, control may be performed to limit the execution of the same color chance eye effect including the chance eye light emission (see FIG. 69).

Here, the case where the effect control section 400 cannot receive the command (notification effect stop command) also in FIG. 69(1) described above due to temporary disconnection of the data cable will be described. In this case, in FIG. 69 (1), the decorative design is not fixed and stopped, and the temporary stop state continues, while in FIG. Can not do it. In addition, the next notification effect is not started in FIG. 69 (2), and the temporary stop state of the decorative pattern is maintained until the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command in FIG. 69 (4), and the red chance eye effect will not be executed.

Also, in FIG. 69 (1), the effect control unit 400 could not receive the notification effect stop command due to a temporary disconnection of the data cable, while the effect control unit 400 received the notification effect start command in FIG. 69 (2). Describe if you can. In this case, in FIG. 69 (2), the effect control section 400 can receive the notification effect start command, update the data in the reserved storage area of the RAM 403, and can start the next notification effect. As a result, the red chance eye effect is executed at the timing of FIG. 66(3).

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A sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In the sixth embodiment, in the gaming machine 1 according to the first to fourth embodiments described above, a data cable (hereinafter simply " (sometimes referred to as a "data cable") is temporarily disconnected due to poor connection of the connector, etc., and when the production control unit 400 cannot receive the command sent from the main control unit 100, the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped. This is an embodiment for explaining a change in the time during which the user makes slight movements.

Below, with reference to FIGS. 70 to 72, after establishment of ready-to-win, notification effects (notification effects for reach-losing and reach-win) for notifying whether or not a big win is made without executing development effects such as SP ready-to-win effects will be described. An example will be described. FIG. 70 (1) is a time chart about the notification effect of the reach loss of the variation pattern number 5, and FIG. 70 (2) is a time chart about the notification effect of the reach per reach of the variation pattern number 6 (FIG. 11, etc.) reference).

First, as shown in FIG. 70(1), when the effect control unit 400 receives a notification effect start command from the main control unit 100 at t1 (see S409 in FIG. 10 and S114 in FIG. 18), the image sound control unit 500 is instructed to start the variation of the decoration pattern, and the notification performance of reach-losing is started (see FIG. 39 (2)).

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 70(1), the image sound control unit 500 temporarily stops the right decorative design with the same design as the left decorative design at t3 based on the schedule of the notification effect, and establishes a ready-to-win state. Reach establishment light emission is performed (refer to FIG. 40(7)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 70(1), the image sound control unit 500 temporarily stops the middle decorative pattern at t4 based on the schedule of the notification effect to suggest a loss (Fig. 70(1)). 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), image sound control is performed. The part 500 is instructed to completely stop display (determine stop display) of all the temporarily stopped decorative symbols to notify the failure and terminate the notification effect (see FIG. 41 (4)).

Here, the period from t2 to t5 in FIG. 70(1) is a temporary stop state in which one or more of the left and right decorative patterns are slightly moving, so the decorative pattern is in a slightly moving state (temporary stop state; it can be said to be a swinging state). ) can be considered as the period of Then, in FIG. 70 (1), the period (time) of the fine movement state of the decorative design from t3 when the ready-to-reach establishment light emission is executed (started) to t5 when the decorative design is confirmed and stopped is defined as the first design fine movement time (first It may be said that it is a pattern swing time).

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

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 70(2), the image sound control unit 500 temporarily stops the middle decorative pattern at t4 based on the schedule of the notification effect to suggest a big hit ( See FIG. 41 (5)).

Next, as shown in FIG. 70(2), the image sound control section 500 executes the bright light emission at t4-1 based on the notification effect schedule (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), image sound control is performed. The part 500 is instructed to completely stop display (determined stop display) of all temporarily stopped decorative symbols to notify a big win and end the notification effect (see FIG. 41 (7)).

Here, as in FIG. 70(1), the period from t2 to t5 in FIG. 70(2) is a temporary stop state in which one or more of the left and right decorative symbols are slightly moving, so the decorative symbols are in a finely moving state ( It can be considered as a period of a temporary stop state; Then, in FIG. 70 (2), the period (time) of the fine movement state of the decorative design from t4-1 when the Kiran light emission is executed (started) to t5 when the decorative design is fixed and stopped is defined as the second design fine movement time (second 2 design swing time).

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

A case has been described above in which the production control section 400 normally receives all commands transmitted from the main control section 100 . Below, with reference to FIG. 71, a control example when the data cable is temporarily disconnected and the effect control section 400 cannot receive part of the command transmitted from the main control section 100 will be described.

FIG. 71 (1) is a time chart for the notification effect of reach loss of variation pattern number 5, and the data cable is temporarily disconnected in the notification effect of FIG. It is an example of a time chart when production control part 400 cannot receive a part of. Also, FIG. 71(2) is a time chart for the notification effect per hit of variation pattern number 6, and in the notification effect shown in FIG. It is an example of a time chart when the production|presentation control part 400 cannot receive a part of command given.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 71(1), the data cable is temporarily disconnected and the notification effect stop command (see S412 in FIG. 10 and S116 in FIG. 18) transmitted from the main control unit 100 is generated at t5. When the control unit 400 fails to receive the signal, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image sound control unit 500 at t5 to display the temporarily stopped decorative pattern in a fixed and stopped state to notify the failure and end the notification effect. can not be done, and the temporary stop state of the decorative pattern will be continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71 (1), at the timing t6 when the next notification effect (notification effect of losing) is started, the effect control unit 400 issues a notification effect start command (Fig. 10 S409, see S114 in FIG. 18), the effect control unit 400 instructs the image sound control unit 500 at t6 to start the variation of the decorative design and start the notification effect. Instead, the temporary stop state of the decorative symbols is continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71(1), the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command from the main control unit 100 at t7 when the temporary disconnection of the data cable is resolved (FIG. 10). (see S412 of FIG. 18, and S116 of FIG. 18), the image sound control unit 500 is instructed to display the decoration pattern which has been temporarily stopped to be fixed and stopped, thereby notifying a failure and ending 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 slight movement time shown in FIG. It will extend until t7 when the notification effect stop command is received.

Next, referring to FIG. 71(2), when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive part of the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 in the notification effect of FIG. ) will be described.

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

Next, as shown in FIG. 71(2), the data cable is temporarily disconnected and the notification effect stop command (see S412 in FIG. 10 and S116 in FIG. 18) transmitted from the main control unit 100 is generated at t5. When the control unit 400 fails to receive the signal, the effect control unit 400 instructs the image sound control unit 500 at t5 to display the decorative pattern indicating the big hit during the temporary stop to confirm and stop to notify the big win and notify the result. cannot be terminated, and the temporary stop state of the decorative pattern is continued.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71 (2), at timing t6 when the big win game is started and the big win game effect should be started, the effect control unit 400 causes the big win game effect due to the temporary disconnection of the data cable. When the opening command to start (see S414 in FIG. 10 and S120 in FIG. 19) cannot be received, the effect control unit 400 instructs 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 to continue the temporary stop state of the decorative symbols.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71 (2), the notification effect is continued in the jackpot game execution period, and the temporary stop state of the decorative symbols is continued (see FIG. 72). At the end timing t7, when the notification effect start command is received from the main control unit 100 (see S409 in FIG. 10 and S114 in FIG. 18), the image sound control unit 500 is instructed to start varying the decoration design, and the next Start the notification production.

Here, as shown in FIG. 71 (2), when the effect control unit 400 fails to receive the notification effect stop command and the opening command, the second symbol slight movement time shown in FIG. It will extend until t7 when the production stop command is received.

As already explained, the jackpot game includes 16 round games, and in each round game, the big winning hole 23 wins 10 game balls that can be shot up to 100 per minute, or the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. is closed and the round game is terminated. Also, as already explained, a jackpot game includes an opening (eg 5 seconds), an interval (2 seconds) and an ending (eg 5 seconds). For this reason, when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive part of the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 (see FIG. 71), the second symbol slight movement time is longer than the first symbol slight movement time. It can be long.

As described above, when the effect control unit 400 fails to receive part of the command transmitted from the main control unit 100, the light movement of the decorative design from t3 when reach establishment light emission is executed (started) The magnitude relationship between the state period (first symbol slight movement time) and the decorative symbol slight movement state period (second symbol slight movement time) from t4-1 when Kiran light emission is executed (started) may be reversed.

In the above description, the notification effect of the effect pattern of "reach loss" and "reach hit" was explained as an example (see FIGS. 11, 71, and 72), but the effect pattern of "SP loss" and "SP hit" was described as an example. Also in the case of the notification effect of the effect pattern of "SPSP Lost" and "SPSP Win" (see FIG. 11), a part of the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 is similarly performed. When the control unit 400 fails to receive the signal, the period of the fine movement state of the decorative symbol (first symbol slight movement time) from the timing (t3) when the ready-to-win light emission is performed and the timing (t4) when the Kiran light emission is performed. -1) The period of fine movement of the decorative design (second design fine movement time) may be reversed.

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

Also, in the above description, only the jackpot game in which the round game is executed 16 times can be executed, and the case where this jackpot game is performed has been described. However, a big hit game in which the round game is executed, for example, twice may also be executable. Then, in FIG. 71 (2), when the big win game of executing the round game twice is executed, the big win game execution period is significantly shortened, so when the big win game of executing the round game 16 times is executed. On the other hand, if the production control unit 400 fails to receive 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 slight movement time and the second symbol slight movement time changes. (that is, it may not be reversed).

In addition, in FIG. 71 (1), when the effect control unit 400 can receive the notification effect start command at t6, the effect control unit 400 changes the temporarily stopped decorative pattern in response to the reception of this notification effect start command. Since the next notification effect is started by changing, the first symbol slight movement time ends by t6.

Also, in FIG. 71 (1), when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive even 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 next notification effect is started by changing the temporarily stopped decorative pattern, the first symbol slight movement time ends until the reception of the next notification effect start command.

In addition, in FIG. 71 (2), when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive even the notification effect start command at t7 due to the continuation of the disconnection of the data cable, the effect control unit 400 issues the following command (stop notification effect). command) is received, the temporarily stopped decorative symbols are fixed and stopped, so the second symbol micro-movement time ends until the reception of the notification performance stop command after the end of the big win game.

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 (because the command to stop the notification effect is not received at t5), the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed. is continued until t7.

In addition, in FIG. 71 (2), when the effect control unit 400 can receive the opening command at t6, as a configuration for performing control to erase (hide) the decoration pattern in the temporary stop state in response to the reception of the opening command good too. Also, in the jackpot game production, the jackpot decorative pattern may be slightly moved and displayed (that is, temporarily stopped). For example, in the case of a big hit with the decorative symbol of 3 doubles, for example, one decorative symbol of 3 may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the big win game effect. And, in the case of configuring in this way, in FIG. 71 (2), when the effect control unit 400 can receive the opening command at t6, for example, as shown in FIG. The image is displayed and the jackpot game performance is executed, and the temporary stop display of the jackpot decorative pattern (DI) is continued until t7.

Further, in the above, when the temporary stop state of the decorative pattern is continued due to the effect control unit 400 not receiving the notification effect stop command transmitted from the main control unit 100, the command transmitted from the main control unit 100 When the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command, the control example of ending the temporary stop state of the decorative symbols and starting the variation of the decorative symbols has been described (see FIG. 71, etc.).
However, as shown in FIG. 74, when the effect control unit 400 cannot receive the notification effect stop command transmitted from the main control unit 100 and the temporary stop state of the decorative symbols continues, the main control unit Even if the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect start command (or opening command, etc.) transmitted from 100, the temporary stop state of the decorative pattern is terminated and the variation of the decorative pattern is not started (Fig. 74 (1 ) t6, see t6-t7 in FIG. 74 (2)), and then the effect control unit 400 receives the notification effect stop command transmitted from the main control unit 100, the temporary stop state of the decorative symbols is terminated. (Fixed stop) control may be performed (see t7 in FIG. 74(1) and t8 in FIG. 74(2)). In other words, the effect control unit 400, until receiving the notification effect stop command, even if it receives another command (notification effect start command, etc.), the display of the temporary stop state of the decorative pattern is continued without ending. good too. Even in the case of such control, as shown in FIG. 74, similar to the case described with reference to FIG. be.

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

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In addition, the Kiran light emission shown in FIG. 42 etc. depends on the game state (normal game state, variable probability game state, etc.) and production mode (mode of notification production expressed by changing the background image etc. in the same game state) The light emission mode may be different. For example, the variable probability gaming state than the normal gaming state, it may be configured to perform a large-scale (or strongly shining) Kiran light emission, conversely small-scale (or weakly shining) Kiran light emission may be configured .

Also, during the execution of Kiran light emission, various light emission effects (cut-in light emission, SP victory light emission, re-lottery light emission, light emission by movable character effect, temporary stop light emission, pending change light emission, etc.) that make you expect a big hit etc. Also, a configuration that does not output sounds associated with these light-emitting effects (cut-in light-emitting sound, SP winning light-emitting sound, re-lottery light-emitting sound, light-emitting sound due to movable role object performance, temporary stop light-emitting sound, hold change light-emitting sound, etc.) It is preferable to Thereby, it is possible to prevent the important chiran emission and chiran emission sound from being disturbed.
In this way, Kiran light emission is preferably not executed in combination with various other light emission effects, but various other light emission effects can be executed at the same time (in combination) when the execution timings overlap. , the emission of each other can be superimposed.

Also, during execution of Kiran light emission, it is preferable not to execute various effects (cut-in notice effect, SP reach effect, re-lottery effect, movable character effect, pending change effect, etc.) that expect a big hit. . Thereby, it is possible to prevent the important chiran emission and chiran emission sound from being disturbed. In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the pending change effect is executed in the production pattern of immediate loss (normal immediate loss, special immediate loss) (see FIG. 38), but the pending change effect is also executed in other production patterns. It is preferable to make it possible to execute it at various timings other than during fixed stop display of the decorative pattern, and not to execute it during execution of Kiran light emission exceptionally.

In addition, during execution of the Kiran light emission, the input operation of the production button 37 is enabled to perform a predetermined production (for example, cut-in notice production (FIG. 45 (4), etc.), movable character production (FIG. 55 (1), etc.). ) is not set (the input suggestion effect is not executed). In addition, during execution of 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.), a movable character effect (FIG. 55 ( 1), etc.)) is preferably not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being distracted by the important light emission.

In addition, it is preferable that Kiran light emission is not executed when the decorative pattern is displayed in reduced size (see FIG. 47(2) etc.), and when the decorative pattern is displayed in enlarged size (see FIG. 47(7) etc.) It may be executed in a state in which the decorative pattern returns to its normal size without being executed (see FIG. 47 (8), etc.).

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

Also, during execution of Kiran light emission, the action of the character portion of the decorative pattern (see FIG. 47 (6), etc.) may be executed, and immediately before (or immediately after) the execution of Kiran light emission, the action of the character portion of the decorative pattern may be executed. can be executed to finish.

In addition, it is preferable that the light of the kiran emission does not cover the reserved image and its stage image (not displayed on the near side) (see FIG. 43). In addition, the light of Kiran emission does not cover the display of this number of rotations or the display of the remaining number of rotations displayed in the configuration where the upper limit of the number of rotations (the number of times of execution of the notification effect) is set such as the probability variable gaming state ( is not displayed on the near side). In addition, it is preferable that the light emitted from the Kiran light does not overlap (is not displayed on the near side) the display prompting the player to hit the game ball on the right side of the game area (for example, the display drawn as "Right shot"). In addition, various other lighting effects (e.g., ready-to-reach lighting, cut-in lighting, SP winning lighting, re-lottery lighting, lighting due to movable character effects, temporary stop lighting, etc.) are also similar to the above-described images and displays. It is preferable that it is not covered (not displayed on the near side).

In addition, various lighting effects (e.g., pending change lighting, Kiran lighting, cut-in lighting, SP winning lighting, re-lottery lighting, lighting due to movable character effects, temporary stop lighting, etc.) are fixed and stopped. It is preferable that the game is not executed (restricted) during the period (that is, the period during which it is determined whether or not it is a big hit).

In addition, when the ready-to-win is not established after the execution of the ready-to-win effect, it may be configured not to perform the temporary stop light emission of the middle decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped at the end (Fig. 34 (5) (6), Fig. 35 (4) reference). By doing so, it is possible to effectively express the afterglow of unsuccessful reach.

In addition, in the failure notification effect, the left and right decorative patterns temporarily stopped may simultaneously emit a small (unobtrusive) peculiar light emission (light emission before failure confirmation stop) immediately before the confirmation stop display, and further, Reach loss, SP reach loss or SPSP reach loss production pattern (see FIG. 11 etc.) In the notification effect, it may be configured not to emit light before the loss confirmation stop (Fig. 41 (4), Fig. 47 (4), Fig. 48 (5 )reference).

In addition, in the notification effect of the immediate loss (normal immediate loss and special immediate loss) production pattern (see FIG. 11 etc.), the time from the end of the temporary stop light emission of the decorative pattern to the fixed stop display is usually The game state (non-time saving state) may be longer than the probability variable game state (time saving state). Thereby, it is possible to emphasize the sense of speed in the variable probability game state (time saving state).
Conversely, this time may be longer in the probability variable gaming state (shorter working hours state) than in the normal gaming state (non-shorter working hours state). As a result, the sense of speed can be relaxed while maintaining the speed of the variable probability game state (time saving state).

In addition, in the notification effect of the effect pattern (see FIG. 11, etc.) of the big hit (reach hit, SP hit, SPSP hit), the time from when all the decorative patterns Kiran light emission is completed to the fixed stop display is the normal game. The state (non-time saving state) may be longer than the probability variable gaming state (time saving state). Thereby, it is possible to emphasize the sense of speed in the variable probability game state (time saving state).
Conversely, this time may be longer in the probability variable gaming state (shorter working hours state) than in the normal gaming state (non-shorter working hours state). As a result, in the case of a big win in a probability variable game state (time saving state) with a sense of speed, the sense of speed can be relaxed before the start of the big win game.

In addition, the time from the temporary stop of all the decorative symbols in the left and right in the notification effect to the fixed stop (fine movement time of the decorative pattern before the fixed stop) may be constant regardless of the game state, or the game It may vary depending on the state. For example, this micro-movement time may be configured to be shorter in the variable probability game state (time saving state) than in the normal game state (non time saving state). Thereby, it is possible to emphasize the sense of speed in the variable probability game state (time saving state).
Conversely, this micro-movement time may be configured such that the variable probability game state (time saving state) is longer than the normal game state (non-time saving state). As a result, the sense of speed can be relaxed while maintaining the speed of the variable probability game state (time saving state).

In addition, in the notification production of the production pattern (see FIG. 11, etc.) of an immediate loss (normal immediate loss) with a variable time of 2 seconds, the decorative symbols in the left and right are temporarily stopped at the same time in the probability variable game state (time saving state). It emits light (see FIG. 33 (4)), while in the normal game state (non-time saving state), the decorative patterns in the left and right temporarily stop in order and temporarily stop light in order (Fig. 34 (4) (6) , see FIG. 35(4)). Thereby, it is possible to emphasize the sense of speed in the variable probability game state (time saving state).
Conversely, in the notification effect of the effect pattern of an immediate loss (normal immediate loss) with a variable time of 2 seconds, the decorative patterns in the left and right temporarily stop in order in the variable probability game state (time saving state) and temporarily stop light emission in order. (See FIG. 34 (4) (6) and FIG. 35 (4)) On the other hand, in the normal game state (non-time saving state), the decorative symbols in the left and right temporarily stop at the same time and temporarily stop light emission at the same time (FIG. 33 (4)).
In addition, depending on the production mode (mode of notification production expressed by changing the background image etc. in the same game state), the decorative patterns in the left and right are temporarily stopped at the same time and the temporary stop light is emitted at the same time. It may be made different whether to temporarily stop and perform temporary stop light emission in order.

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

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, various light emission effects that emit light in relation to the decorative pattern (for example, chance eye light emission (Fig. 36 (6), etc.), reach establishment light emission (Fig. 40 (7), etc.), pseudo continuous light emission ( 40 (2), etc.), Kiran luminescence (Fig. 41 (6), etc.), and specific eye luminescence (Fig. 44 (4), etc.)) are described, but these luminous effects are intentionally different from the decorative patterns. (for example, a predetermined character, a predetermined item, a predetermined area, a predetermined lamp, a predetermined accessory, etc.) may emit light.

In addition, it is preferable that there are not many kinds (modes) of small-scale kiran light emission indicating that the big win is finally decided after various effects for expecting a big win are finished. On the other hand, various lighting effects that make you expect a big hit (cut-in lighting, pseudo-continuous lighting, reach establishment lighting, SP development lighting, specific eye lighting, chance eye lighting, etc.) It is preferable that there are many types (modes) according to the requirements. For this reason, it is preferable from the viewpoint of sharpness of the overall presentation to have a presentation configuration in which the number of types of flashing light emission is less than the types of various light emission presentations that expect a big win. Similarly, it is preferable that the number of types of flashing light-emitting sounds associated with flashing light emission is less than the types of light-emitting sounds accompanying various light-emitting presentations that make players expect a big win.

Also, in the specific outcome notice effect, the symbols of the same color are not temporarily stopped (see FIG. 44(4)), but a combination of decorative symbols of successive numbers (for example, "123", "567", "789", etc.). ) may be temporarily stopped. Also, at that time, the greater the number of combinations of decorative patterns of successive numbers, the higher the expectation of entering the zone, and the lighting mode (emission color, etc.) of the decorative patterns according to the size of the number of combinations. can be different.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, when a variation time of 12.02 seconds is selected as the variation pattern among the variation patterns corresponding to "usually immediately lost", after executing the fanning effect, the development A production that informs that the result of the special pattern lottery is a loss without developing into a production (production type P2 production), or a production that suggests a preliminary judgment result for the suspension of the special pattern lottery (production type P3 production) is considered to be feasible. However, when a variation pattern corresponding to "usually immediate loss" is selected as the variation pattern, the presentation of the presentation type P2 or P3 may not be executed.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, either the ready-to-win swaying effect that agitates whether or not to develop into a ready-to-win effect, or the pseudo-continuous swaying effect to agitate whether or not to develop into a pseudo-continuous effect is executed as the swaying effect. shall be However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, as an agitation production, an agitation production may be executed as to whether or not it will develop into a zone production suggesting that there is a high possibility that the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Alternatively, an effect may be executed to incite whether or not it will develop into an effect suggesting a preliminary determination result for the suspension of the special symbol lottery (prefetching suggestive effect of the first embodiment described above). By doing so, it is possible to increase the diversity of the fanning effect and prevent the player from feeling bored with the game.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern is varied for a very short period of time depending on whether the special symbol lottery wins or loses (see FIG. 11, etc.). However, depending on the hit/loss of the special symbol lottery, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern may be the same instead of different. For example, both the variation time of the variation pattern corresponding to the reach hit and the variation time of the variation pattern corresponding to the reach loss may be set to "15.01". Even in this case, since the variation pattern numbers are different from each other, the variation patterns can be identified (see FIG. 11, etc.).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration has been described with reference to FIG. 36 and the like, in which the chance eye of the same color is established and the chance eye light is emitted at the end of the notification effect (immediately before the end). However, effects such as the same-color chance eye and chance eye light emission may be executed at the start of the notification effect (immediately after the start). For example, in FIG. 36 (7), the decoration pattern is fixed and stopped with the same color chance eye pattern, and the notification effect is completed. Light emission or the like may be performed to suggest that there is a high possibility of a big hit in the next and subsequent notification effects.
Also, the effects such as the chance eye of the same color and the light emission of the chance eye may be executed not at the start and end of the notification effect, but at a point in time between them. In this case, for example, before the temporary stop of all the decorative patterns immediately before the end of the notification effect, all the decorative patterns are temporarily stopped at the same color chance eye and the chance eye light emission etc. are executed, and the next and subsequent It may be suggested that there is a high possibility of a big hit in the notification effect.
Further, at the start (immediately after) of the notification effect in which the same color chance eye is established (at a stage before the same color chance eye is established), the chance eye emission and the like may be executed. In addition to this, the chance eye emission or the like may be executed even when the chance eye of the same color is established.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, using FIGS. 44 to 47 and the like, a configuration was described in which the decorative pattern is switched from the number character mode to the number mode at the time when the SP reach is developed. However, the switching timing is not limited to this, and for example, the decoration pattern may be switched from the number character mode to the number mode at the time when the ready-to-win state is established (see FIG. 45(3)).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37, etc., a configuration has been described in which the same-color chance eye is established by temporarily stopping at the same-color decorative pattern, and the chance-eye light emission and the like are executed. However, it is not the same-color chance eye that temporarily stops at the same-color decorative symbols, but a chance eye is established by temporarily stopping the left and right decorative symbols in a specific number sequence (for example, "257") even if the colors are not the same. A chance eye light emission or the like may be executed together with the establishment of a chance eye light emission, and the high reliability of the big hit may be suggested by the light emission color of the chance eye light emission.
Furthermore, even if any decorative pattern of any color or any number arrangement is temporarily stopped, it is regarded as a chance eye establishment by a lottery or the like, and the chance eye light emission or the like is executed, and the light emission color of this chance eye light emission is executed. A high jackpot reliability may be suggested. In other words, in the case of the decorative symbols in the row of losing, a chance eye light emission or the like may be executed, and the light emission color of the chance eye light emission may suggest a high degree of reliability of the big hit.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration was explained using FIG. 31, FIG. 32, and the like, in which the same-color chance eye effect is not executed in the notification effect in which the ready-to-win state is established. However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the effect of the same-color chance eye may be executed in a notification effect in which the ready-to-win state is established. In that case, for example, the same-color chance eye effect may be executed before the ready-to-win situation is established, or the same-color chance eye effect may be executed after the ready-to-win situation is established.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, using FIGS. 44 to 47 and the like, an example of the configuration of the effect of achieving a big hit (or losing) by developing the SP reach after the reach is established has been described. However, it is not limited to this configuration, and a rendering configuration described with reference to FIG. 75 may be used. As shown in FIG. 75, the presentation contents of FIGS. 47(1), 47(2) and 47(5) are replaced with the presentation contents of FIGS. 75(1) to 75(4). It is explained below.
First, as shown in FIG. 75(1), similarly to FIG. 47(1), the reach is developed into the SP reach after establishment. Specifically, similarly to FIG. 47 (1), after the reach is established, the SP reach background is displayed and the SP development light emission is performed, at that time the SP development sound is output, and at the same time (or after) the decoration pattern is changed from the numeric character mode to the numeric mode and spaced apart at the top of the screen and displayed in reduced size. However, in FIG. 75(1), unlike FIG. 47(1), the variable display of the decorative pattern in the center is not displayed. That is, the left decorative pattern is displayed in reduced size in the upper left corner of the screen, and the right decorative pattern is displayed in reduced size in the upper right corner of the screen. As a result, it is possible to give an impression that the SP reach has developed by switching the decorative symbols (change in position and change in mode), and to make the SP battle background (that is, the SP battle) easier to see. In addition, the variable display of the decorative pattern in the center may be displayed very thinly (with very high transparency). Next, as shown in FIG. 75(2), the decorative pattern is further reduced and displayed close to the upper right corner of the screen. In the display of this decorative pattern, the non-display of the central decorative pattern is canceled and displayed in a variable manner. This makes the SP battle background easier to see.
Next, as shown in FIG. 75(3), in the case of losing, the image of SP battle defeat is displayed and the SP defeat light emission is executed as in FIG. 47(2), and the central decorative pattern is lost. A temporary stop is made at the symbol that becomes , and a loss is suggested (announced), and an SP defeat sound is output at that time. However, in FIG. 75(3), unlike FIG. 47(2), a failure is suggested (notified) by a temporary stop of the left and right decorative symbols that are further reduced and displayed close to the upper right corner of the screen. After that, the presentation moves to FIG. 47(3).
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 75(4), in the case of a big hit, as in FIG. 47(5), the SP battle winning image is displayed and the SP winning light emission is executed, and the decorative pattern in the center indicates a big hit. The symbol is temporarily stopped, and the SP victory sound is output at that time. However, in FIG. 75(4), unlike FIG. 47(5), a big hit is suggested (announced) by the temporary stop of the left and right decorative symbols that are further reduced and displayed close to the upper right corner of the screen. The decorative pattern of the middle pattern does not stop and emit light. This is because the decorative patterns in the middle of the left and right are displayed in a reduced size in the upper right corner of the screen, so you cannot expect the effect of the double-eye stop light emission of the middle pattern. After that, the presentation moves to FIG. 47(6). In the above description, a modified example of the SP ready-to-win effect has been described, but the SPSP ready-to-win effect described with reference to FIG. 48 can also be modified in the same manner.
In addition, there are many modes of decorative patterns before the SP reach is developed in FIG. You can For example, as shown in FIG. 76, 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 includes 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 design of the first mode and the decorative design of the second mode have the same (or substantially the same) overall size, but the decorative design of the second mode has a larger number portion. In the first aspect, the first type of decorative portion has a circular decoration, the second type of decorative portion has a rectangular decoration, and the third type of decorative portion has a triangular decoration. It has been subjected. In the second aspect, the first type of decorative portion is decorated with an elliptical decoration, and the second type of decorative portion is provided with a cross-shaped decoration. In this way, by diversifying the mode of the decorative patterns before the development of the SP reach and the decorative patterns are reduced and displayed in the upper left and right corners of the screen, the performance before the development of the SP reach, in which the performance by the decorative patterns is relatively important. can be effectively raised.
Note that the decorative pattern shown in FIG. 76 may move (slightly move, swing, etc.) while at least one of the number portion and the decorative portion is fluctuating and/or temporarily stopped.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, white, blue, green, and red are described as examples of the display mode of the pending image (see FIG. 30 and the like). However, the display mode of the pending image is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the pending image may be white, blinking white, blue, green, red, zebra pattern (specific pattern), or rainbow. In addition, white does not suggest the reliability of the big win, blinking white suggests that the possibility of changing the pending image to a display mode that suggests the reliability of the big win is higher than white, and blue indicates that the It suggests that the jackpot reliability is a predetermined probability (for example, 1%), green indicates that the jackpot reliability is higher than blue (for example, 4%), and red indicates that the jackpot reliability is higher than green (for example, 10%). ), the zebra pattern suggests that the reliability of the jackpot is very high (for example, 90% or 99% premium pattern), and the rainbow color indicates that the jackpot is confirmed (that is, 100%) You may Also, flashing white may indicate that the jackpot confidence is less than blue (eg, 0.1%).
Further, even when the display mode of the pending image is set as described above, the lighting mode of the pending image (holding change light emission) executed in the pending change effect may correspond to the display mode of the pending image after the change. . For example, when the hold image changes step by step in the order of white → flashing white → blue → red → zebra pattern → rainbow color, as hold change light emission, blue light is emitted when changing to blue, and then changes to red. For example, red light may be emitted when changing to a zebra pattern, gold light may be emitted when changing to a zebra pattern, and rainbow color light may be emitted when changing to a rainbow color. Alternatively, the pending change light emission may be, for example, one type of gold light emission, or multiple types (for example, gold light emission and silver light emission) may or may not correspond to the display mode of the hold image after change. good.

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

In addition, the shape, number, and installation position of each component provided in the pachinko game machine 1 described above are merely examples, and other shapes, numbers, and installation positions are within the scope of the present invention. Needless to say, the present invention can be realized without deviating from the above. Further, the numerical values and the like used in the above-described processing are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other numerical values.

Although the present invention has been described in detail using the embodiments, the above description is merely illustrative of the present invention in every respect and is not intended to limit its scope. It goes without saying that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Also, it should be understood that the terms used in this specification have the meanings commonly used in the relevant field unless otherwise specified. Thus, unless defined otherwise, all technical and technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In case of conflict, the present specification (including definitions) will control.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Game machine 2... Game board 4... Display device 5... Frame member 6... Image display part (screen)
7 Movable Accessory 8 Board Lamp 20 Game Area 21 First Starting Port 22 Second Starting Port 23 Large Winning Port 24 Normal Winning Port 25 Gate 26 Discharge Port 27 Electric Tulip 31 Handle 32 Lever 33 Stop button 34 Eject button 35 Speaker 36 Frame lamp 37 Effect button 38 Effect key 39 Plate 43 Lock 60 Input suggestion effect image 70 Special identification pattern 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 First starting switch 111b Second starting 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 Launching device 300 Payout control unit 311 Payout drive unit 400 Effect control unit 404 RTC
500... Image sound control unit 600... Lamp control unit DI... Decorative pattern RI... Reserved image ST... Stage

Claims (1)

Determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player;
a game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a predetermined command based on the determination result of the determination means;
Effect control means for controlling a predetermined game effect based on the predetermined command transmitted by the game control means;
a display means capable of displaying the game effect;
and an operation means for the player to operate ,
The production control means is
The display means can display a display effect in which the specific image is variably displayed, then fixed and stopped, and the result of determination by the determination means is notified,
a first display effect capable of performing an effect to make the user expect to play the special game after the specific image is displayed in a first predetermined pattern;
a second display effect for ending the display effect without performing an effect for expecting the special game after the specific image is displayed in a second predetermined pattern;
a third display effect capable of performing an effect for expecting the special game to be played in the specific state after the specific image is displayed in a third predetermined pattern in the specific state;
After the specific image is displayed in a fourth predetermined pattern, it is possible to perform a fourth display effect capable of performing an effect to make the player expect to play the special game,
In the first display effect, the third display effect and the fourth display effect,
In a state in which the specific image notifying that the special game is not performed is displayed, it is possible to perform a specific emphasis effect for emphasizing the specific image,
It is possible to perform a predetermined emphasis effect for emphasizing the specific image in a state where the specific image notifying that the special game is to be played is displayed,
Unlike the specific emphasis effect and the predetermined emphasis effect,
In a state where the specific image for notifying that the special game is to be played is fixed and stopped, it is possible not to execute the predetermined emphasized effect,
It is possible to set an operation effective period for validating the operation of the operation means, and it is possible to execute an operation response effect that expects execution of the special game in response to the operation of the operation means during the operation effective period. ,
The gaming machine is capable of not setting the operation effective period during the period during which the predetermined emphasized effect is performed .

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