JP2007105105A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of arousing a player's interest by allowing the player to positively operate a performance operation means. <P>SOLUTION: A general CPU sets an upper limit time of an operation valid period based on a variation pattern determined out of a plurality of variation patterns predetermined by a main CPU. The general CPU determines and sets a threshold out of a plurality of predetermined values based on a threshold sorting random number and a threshold sorting table. When the number of operation times of a performance switch reaches the threshold in the operation valid period, the general CPU controls the right arm of a character body to execute a movable performance by a first operation mode indicating (notifying) the awarding of a probability variable state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a production operation means that can be operated by a player.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, includes, for example, a liquid crystal display type variable display, and a symbol combination game in which a plurality of types of symbols are changed in the variable display to derive a combination of symbols (symbol changing game) Has been done. Then, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination derived in the symbol combination game and finally stopped and displayed. Some of these pachinko machines are provided with production operation means (operation buttons) that can be operated by the player in order to enhance the fun of the game (for example, Patent Document 1).

In Patent Document 1, an effective time during which an operation to an operation button is effective is set by random number lottery, and by pressing the operation button within the effective time, the symbol variation time is shortened in the symbol combination game. Pachinko machines have been proposed. In the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, the player shortens the symbol variation time by operating the operation buttons in a timely manner within the effective time changed for each symbol combination game, in addition to firing the game ball. can do. That is, it is possible to participate in the game, and the interest of the game is improved.
JP 2004-129738 A (Claim 14, [0043], [0062], [0100])

  However, the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1 simply selects whether or not to shorten the symbol variation time by operating the operation means for the production within a predetermined effective time. Eliminates the need to operate the production operating means. Therefore, the frequency of operating the production operation means is low, and the interest by operating the production operation means cannot be sufficiently enhanced, the game becomes monotonous, and the player gets bored.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to increase the interest of the player by causing the player to actively operate the operation means for effecting. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is directed to a production operating means that can be operated by a player, a production movable body that performs a mechanical movable production on a game board, and a plurality of types of designs. A display means for displaying the symbol variation game by varying the symbol variation game, wherein the symbol variation is provided in the gaming machine to which the jackpot gaming state is given when the display result of the symbol variation game becomes a predetermined jackpot display result The notification means for executing the notification effect that prompts the operation of the effect operation means during the operation effective period set in the game, and the effect operation means is operated during the operation effective period in one symbol variation game. A counting means for counting the number of times, the number determining means for determining whether or not the number counted by the counting means is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold; A suggestion effect controlling means for causing the movable body for effect to execute a suggestion effect that suggests a game effect executed during a game state or a symbol variation game, and the operation effective period is determined from a plurality of predetermined periods And a threshold value determining means for determining the predetermined threshold value from a plurality of predetermined values.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the invention, the special period setting means for setting a special period for causing the suggestion effect to be executed during the operation effective period immediately before the end of the operation effective period. And a special determining means for determining whether or not the effect operating means has been operated during the special period set by the special period setting means, and the suggesting effect control means determines that the special determining means is positive In this case, the suggestion effect is executed even when the number determination means makes a negative determination.

  The gist of the invention according to claim 3 is that, in the invention according to claim 1 or claim 2, the operation effective period ends when the suggestion effect is executed during the operation effective period. .

  The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the suggestion effect is given a special state advantageous to the player after the big hit gaming state ends. The operation valid period is set during a period from when the display result of the symbol variation game becomes a predetermined jackpot display result until the jackpot gaming state ends. This is the gist.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the suggestion effect is whether or not a big hit gaming state is given after the symbol variation game ends. An effect that suggests the possibility, an effect that suggests whether or not the reach effect can be executed in the symbol variation game, or an effect that suggests whether or not a special state advantageous to the player is granted after the jackpot game state ends It is a summary.

  According to the present invention, the player's interest can be enhanced by causing the player to actively operate the effect operating means.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in one type of pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 12, both the front frame 14 and the upper ball tray 15 having a glass frame in which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is fitted are opened sideways. It is assembled so that it can be opened and closed. In addition, on the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that is turned on (flashes) or turned off and performs a light emission effect based on the light emission decoration is provided. In addition, the upper ball tray 15 is provided with a speaker 17 that outputs various sounds (sound effects) and performs sound effects based on the sound output. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  A display device 20 that performs a display effect is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 13 a of the game board 13. The display device 20 includes a decorative member TW with various decorations, and a liquid crystal display type variable display H is attached to a window TWa of the decorative member TW. In the variable display H, a game effect (display effect) based on a varying image (or image display) is performed. In the variable display H, a symbol combination game (symbol variation game) is displayed in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied and displayed in a plurality of columns. In the present embodiment, combinations of symbols in three columns are derived in the symbol combination game, and the types of symbols in each column forming the combination are eight types of 0-7. Therefore, the variable display H of this embodiment serves as a display means for displaying a symbol variation game by varying a plurality of types of symbols.

  Then, the player can recognize a big hit or loss from the symbol combination finally displayed in the symbol combination game. When the symbols of all the columns displayed on the variable display H are of the same type, the big hit can be recognized from the symbol combination ([222] [777], etc.). The symbol combination that can recognize the jackpot is a jackpot symbol combination. When the jackpot symbol combination is displayed, the player is given a jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns displayed on the variable display H are not of the same type, a deviation from the symbol combination ([123] [122] [767] etc.) can be recognized. A symbol combination that can recognize this deviation is a symbol combination that is out of sync. Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment displays symbols in the order of left column (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle column (middle symbol) as viewed from the player side.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the display device 20 (above the variable display H) is operated by moving a mechanical effect movable body (the right arm 2 of the character body 1). A movable device K is provided. The movable device K is entirely configured to imitate a human and includes a character body 1 having a head and both arms. The character body 1 is attached to a decorative member TW. The right arm 2 of the character body 1 is configured so as to be able to take a form indicated by the fingertip (index finger) 3 thereof. The right arm 2 is connected to a drive unit 4 (shown in FIG. 4) that imparts a rotational motion (or swing motion) to the right arm 2. The drive unit 4 includes an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) and a power transmission mechanism that transmits the power of the actuator to the right arm 2.

  Accordingly, the right arm 2 of the character body 1 has at least the fingertip 3 (including the wrist portion in the present embodiment) from the arm-armed state (FIG. 2) as a starting point by the operation of the drive unit 4. It is configured to be able to take a state (FIG. 3) that has entered the display area. The right arm 2 of the character body 1 of the movable device K is configured to perform a movable effect in which the fingertip 3 points to the display area of the variable display H.

  In addition, a start winning opening 22 including an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by an operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed below the display device 20 (see FIG. 1). Behind the start winning opening 22 is provided a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol combination game in response to detection of winning of a game ball. Also, below the start winning port 22, a large winning port 24 having a large winning port door 23 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed (see FIG. 1). . When the big hit gaming state is given, the big winning opening 24 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 23 so that the game ball can be won, so that the player has a chance to acquire a large number of winning balls. Obtainable.

  A push button type effect switch 26 for allowing the player to execute a predetermined game effect is provided at the front center of the upper ball tray 15 (see FIG. 1). When the effect switch 26 is pressed, the effect switch 26 outputs a detection signal indicating that the effect switch 26 has been pressed to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a). The effect switch 26 of the present embodiment serves as an effect operating means.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a normal probability that the jackpot lottery probability is low under a predetermined condition after the jackpot gaming state is finished (this embodiment) on the condition that the symbol combination of the jackpot is a combination with a predetermined probability variation symbol. This is a function that gives a player a probability change state that varies from 315.7 to 1) with a high probability (in this embodiment, 1/16). The predetermined condition is that until the next big hit game state is given or until a predetermined number (for example, 10,000 times) of the symbol combination game is performed. In this embodiment, the probability variation symbols are defined as four types of symbols 1, 3, 5, and 7. If a jackpot symbol combination is formed by the probability variation symbols, the probability variation is a big hit.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol combination is a combination based on a predetermined non-probability variable symbol, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the jackpot lottery probability is not changed and the normal probability is maintained. That is, in the case of a normal big hit, after the big hit gaming state ends, the normal gaming state is entered. In the present embodiment, the non-probable symbols are defined as four types of symbols 0, 2, 4, and 6, and when a jackpot symbol combination is formed by the non-probable symbols, a normal jackpot is obtained. The probability variation state is a special state advantageous to the player because the jackpot gaming state is likely to occur because the lottery probability of the jackpot varies with a higher probability than in the normal gaming state.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the re-lottery effect (re-variation effect) is displayed on the variable display H in the symbol combination game that is a big hit. In the redrawing effect, the temporary jackpot symbol combination (provisional jackpot symbol) that can recognize the jackpot is temporarily stopped (shock fluctuation display), and then the symbol that forms the temporary jackpot symbol combination is changed again. This is an effect of deriving the final jackpot symbol combination. For example, in the re-lottery effect, after temporarily displaying a jackpot symbol combination ([222], etc.) with a non-probable variable symbol as a temporary jackpot symbol combination, the symbol forming the jackpot symbol combination is changed again, It is performed so as to derive a jackpot symbol combination based on either a non-probable variable symbol or a probabilistic variable symbol. This re-lottery effect is performed in order to give the player a sense of expectation that a non-probable big hit will be promoted to a probable big jackpot by changing the symbol combination again even if a jackpot symbol combination with a non-probable variable symbol is displayed. Is called.

  In the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment, when a re-lottery effect is performed, a temporary jackpot symbol combination is always formed with a non-probable variation symbol. And, if a jackpot of probability change is determined internally, a combination of jackpot symbols based on probability variation symbols is derived in the redraw lottery effect, and a non-probability jackpot (ordinary jackpot) is determined internally In the re-lottery effect, a jackpot symbol combination based on an uncertain variable symbol is derived. In the symbol combination game including a big lottery effect, the lottery effect is started after the temporary big hit symbol combination is displayed after the game is started. A big jackpot symbol combination is derived, and then the symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state and the process ends.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko machine 10, performs arithmetic processing on various control signals (control commands) for controlling the game according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals ( Control command). In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, a sound control board 34, and a movable body control board 35 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, the sound control board 34, and the movable body control board 35 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 and the display mode of the display device 20 (variable display H) (display images such as symbols, backgrounds and characters) ) To control. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 16 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The sound control board 34 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. Further, the movable body control board 35 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 and the operation mode of the movable device K (the right arm 2 of the character body 1 by the operation of the drive unit 4). The operation mode) is controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the movable body control board 35 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 30 is provided with a main CPU 30a, a ROM 30b, and a RAM 30c. The main CPU 30a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals. The ROM 30b stores a main control program for controlling the pachinko machine 10 and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The RAM 30c stores (sets) various information (random number values and the like) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The variation pattern is a pattern that is the base of the game effect (display effect, light effect, sound effect, movable effect) from when the symbol starts to change until the symbols in all rows are displayed (determined stop display). It is shown. In other words, the variation pattern indicates the variation content from the start of the symbol combination game to the end of the symbol combination game. Further, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into variation patterns P1, P2, P3, and P4 for jackpot effects and variation pattern P5 for outlier effects. The jackpot effect is an effect that the symbol combination game is developed so as to finally display the symbol combination of the jackpot. The outlier effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so as to display an outlier symbol combination.

  Moreover, the variation patterns P1, P2, and P3 for the big hit effect are patterns including a re-lottery effect in the variation content. The variation pattern P1 displays the symbols of each row in a variable manner after a predetermined time T1 (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the re-drawing effect, and from the temporary jackpot symbol combination to the final jackpot symbol combination. It is assumed that the pattern is derived. The variation pattern P2 varies the design of each row after the elapse of a predetermined time T2 (the predetermined time T2 is set longer than the predetermined time T1 and 6 seconds in the present embodiment) after the re-lottery effect starts. The pattern is displayed and the final jackpot symbol combination is derived from the temporary jackpot symbol combination. The variation pattern P3 is stored in each column after elapse of a predetermined time T3 (the predetermined time T3 is set longer than the predetermined time T1 and the predetermined time T2 and 9 seconds in this embodiment) after the re-lottery effect starts. The symbols are variably displayed, and the final jackpot symbol combination is derived from the temporary jackpot symbol combination.

  The main CPU 30a executes various processes such as jackpot determination, final stop symbol determination to be finally displayed, and variation pattern determination based on the main control program. For example, the main CPU 30a executes a big hit determination at the start of the symbol combination game. At this time, when the big hit probability is the normal probability (low probability), the main CPU 30a performs the big hit determination with the big hit probability set to one third of 315.7. On the other hand, when the big hit probability is set to a high probability, the main CPU 30a performs the big hit determination by setting the big hit probability to 1/6. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big hit), the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbols so that all the rows are of the same type, and the change patterns P1, P2, P3, P4 for the big hit effect are determined. The variation pattern for the big hit effect is determined from the inside. At this time, when the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol as 1, 3, 5 or 7, the final jackpot symbol combination is a probability jackpot symbol combination [111] [333] [ 555] [777]. When the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol as 0, 2, 4 or 6, the final jackpot symbol combination is a normal jackpot symbol combination [000] [222] [ 444] [666]. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 30a determines whether or not to give a probable change state after the jackpot game ends by determining the final stop symbol in the case of a jackpot. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (in the case of loss), the main CPU 30a determines the final stop symbol of each column so that the symbols of all the columns are not of the same type, and the fluctuation pattern P5 for the offending effect. To decide.

  The main CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol in the symbol combination game outputs a predetermined control command to the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main CPU 30a first specifies a variation pattern in the symbol combination game and outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the start of symbol variation. Next, the main CPU 30a outputs a symbol designation command for designating a final stop symbol for each column. After that, the main CPU 30a instructs a change stop based on the change time set in the specified change pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for ending the symbol combination game.

  Next, the overall control board 31 will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the overall control board 31 is provided with an overall CPU 31a. The general CPU 31a sequentially updates various random number values at predetermined intervals. Further, a ROM 31b and a RAM 31c are connected to the overall CPU 31a. The ROM 31b stores an overall control program for overall control of the control boards 32-35. The RAM 31c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. Further, the general CPU 31a is connected to the effect switch 26, and detects that the effect switch 26 has been pressed by inputting a detection signal indicating that the effect switch 26 has been pressed from the effect switch 26. It is supposed to be. When a predetermined control command is input from the main CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall CPU 31a performs a predetermined process based on the overall control program accordingly and outputs the predetermined control command at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, when the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 30a, the general CPU 31a confirms the type of variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command, and the confirmed variation pattern includes a re-lottery effect. It is determined whether or not the variation patterns P1 to P3 for the big hit effect. When the determination result is affirmative (in the case of the variation patterns P1 to P3), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the final stop symbol specified by the symbol designating command to be input is a probability variation symbol. If the determination result is affirmative (in the case of a probable variation symbol), the overall CPU 31a determines that the temporary stop symbol constituting the temporary jackpot symbol combination to be displayed at the end of the symbol combination game is a non-probable variation symbol (0, 2, 4, and (4 types of 6)) by random lottery. The overall CPU 31a that has determined the temporary stop symbol outputs a temporary stop symbol designation command for designating the temporary stop symbol together with the symbol designation command for designating the final stop symbol input from the main CPU 30a to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). On the other hand, when the determination result of the above-described determination is negative (in the case of the variation patterns P4 and P5, or in the case of the variation patterns P1 to P3 and not the probability variation symbol), the overall CPU 31a does not determine the temporary stop symbol, The symbol designation command input from the main CPU 30a is output to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). Further, the overall CPU 31a outputs the change pattern designation command input from the main CPU 30a to the control boards 32 to 35. In addition, when the overall CPU 31a inputs an all symbol stop command from the main CPU 30a, the overall CPU 31a outputs the all symbol stop command to the display control board 32.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the display control board 32 includes a sub CPU 32a, and a ROM 32b and a RAM 32c are connected to the sub CPU 32a. The ROM 32b stores a display control program for controlling the display content of the variable display H. The RAM 32c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. When the sub CPU 32a receives a control command from the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a) and the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program.

  Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command from the main control board 30 via the overall control board 31, the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command includes a re-lottery effect. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 for use are present. When the determination result is affirmative (in the case of variation patterns P1 to P3), the sub CPU 32a displays the display content of the variable display H so as to start the symbol combination game based on the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command. To control.

  When the sub CPU 32a inputs a temporary stop symbol designation command in the symbol combination game (when the final stop symbol is a probable variable symbol), the sub CPU 32a designates a temporary stop symbol (non-probable variable symbol) designated by the temporary stop symbol designation command. The display content of the variable display H is controlled so as to display the symbol combination of) as a temporary jackpot symbol combination. Then, the sub CPU 32a variably displays and inputs the symbols of each column at a predetermined timing (after a predetermined time T1, T2, T3 has elapsed since the start of the re-lottery effect) based on the specified variation patterns P1 to P3. The display content of the variable display H is controlled so as to display the final symbol combination designated by the symbol designation command (the symbol combination based on the probability variation symbol). After that, after inputting all symbol stop commands from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a displays the display contents of the variable display H so that the final symbol combination (the symbol combination based on the probable variation symbol) is displayed in a fixed stop manner. To control.

  On the other hand, if the temporary stop symbol designation command is not input in the symbol combination game (when the final stop symbol is a non-probable variation symbol), the sub CPU 32a performs the final stop symbol (non-probability variation) designated by the symbol designation command. The display content of the variable display H is controlled so that the symbol combination by symbol) is displayed as a temporary jackpot symbol combination. Then, the sub CPU 32a displays the symbols of each column in a variable manner at a predetermined timing based on the designated variation patterns P1 to P3, and the final symbol combination designated by the inputted symbol designation command (according to the uncertain variation symbols). The display content of the variable display H is controlled so that the symbol combination) is displayed. After that, after inputting all symbol stop commands from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a displays the variable display H so that the final symbol combination (the symbol combination based on the non-probability variable symbol) is confirmed and stopped. Control the content.

  On the other hand, when the variation patterns P4 and P5 are designated, the sub CPU 32a causes the symbol combination game to be performed based on the variation patterns P4 and P5, and at the end of the symbol combination game, according to the final stop symbol designated by the inputted symbol designation command. The display content of the variable display H is controlled so as to display the symbol combination. If the final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol combination based on the probability variation symbol and the variation pattern P4 is designated, the sub CPU 32a displays the symbol combination symbol combination based on the probability variation symbol when the symbol variation ends. The display content of the variable display H is controlled. That is, even if the re-lottery effect is not performed, at the end of the symbol combination game, the jackpot symbol combination based on the probability variation symbol is displayed. Therefore, when a reach symbol combination (a symbol combination in which the left and right rows of the symbols are the same type) is formed, the player can have a big hit expectation.

Next, the movable body control board 35 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the movable body control board 35 includes a sub CPU 35a, and a ROM 35b and a RAM 35c are connected to the sub CPU 35a. The ROM 35b stores a movable body control program and the like for controlling the operation mode of the movable device K. The RAM 35c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10. When the sub CPU 35a receives a control command from the main control board 30 (main CPU 30a) and the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 35a performs control according to the input control command based on the movable body control program.

  In the present embodiment, the right arm 2 of the character body 1 of the movable device K is configured to execute a movable effect according to the pressing operation of the effect switch 26 during the re-lottery effect. More specifically, when the probability variation state is given, the right arm 2 of the character body 1 of the movable device K when the number of times the effect switch 26 is pressed reaches a predetermined threshold value during the operation effective period set in the re-lottery effect. Performs a movable effect according to the first operation mode, and suggests (notifies) in advance that a certain variation state is to be provided. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the movable effect according to the first operation mode is the movement of the right arm 2 of the character body 1 to move the fingertip 3 from the right to the left, and to move the fingertip 3 to the variable display. This is an effect of pointing in the H display area.

  Hereinafter, the control for executing the movable effect during the re-drawing effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. First, control by the overall CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 will be described.

  When the general CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the general CPU 31a executes a movable effect setting process. When executing the movable effect setting process, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation patterns P1 to P3 are designated (step S1). When the determination result of step S1 is affirmative (in the case of variation patterns P1 to P3), the overall CPU 31a sets an upper limit time based on the variation patterns P1 to P3 (step S2). The upper limit time indicates the remaining time of the operation effective period (indicating the upper limit time of the operation effective period), and is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern P1 is designated, the overall CPU 31a sets a predetermined time T1 as an upper limit time (that is, a period from the start of the re-lottery effect until the predetermined time T1 elapses). And). Similarly, the overall CPU 31a sets the predetermined time T2 as the upper limit time when the variation pattern P2 is designated, and sets the predetermined time T3 as the upper limit time when the variation pattern P3 is designated. Thereby, the operation effective period and the period from the start of the re-lottery effect until the final jackpot symbol combination is displayed coincide with each other. That is, when the main CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns, the operation effective period is uniquely determined. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a serves as a setting means for setting the operation effective period, and the main CPU 30a serves as a period determining means for determining the operation effective period from a plurality of predetermined periods.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the final stop symbol is a probability variation symbol (step S3). If the determination result in step S3 is affirmative (if it is a probable variation), the overall CPU 31a acquires the value of the threshold distribution random number from the RAM 31c, and based on the threshold distribution random number and the threshold distribution table (see FIG. 5). Then, one threshold value is determined from the plurality of threshold values and set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c (step S4). The threshold value indicates the number of operations of the effect switch 26 necessary for executing the movable effect according to the first operation mode. The value of the threshold distribution random number is set to “0 to 99 (all 100 integers)” and is updated every predetermined cycle by the central CPU 31a, and the updated value is set in the setting area of the RAM 31c. And the value before update can be rewritten. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, the threshold distribution table shows a plurality of thresholds, and one or a plurality of threshold distribution random numbers are distributed for each threshold. This threshold distribution table is stored in advance in the ROM 31b. As shown in the threshold distribution table of FIG. 5, the threshold distribution random numbers are more frequently distributed as the threshold value is higher. That is, the higher the threshold value, the easier it is to select. Therefore, the overall CPU 31a of the present embodiment serves as a threshold value determination unit that determines a predetermined threshold value from a plurality of predetermined values.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S3 is negative (when it is not a probable variation), the overall CPU 31a ends the movable effect setting process without setting a threshold value. If the determination result in step S1 is negative (not the variation patterns P1 to P3), the overall CPU 31a ends the movable effect setting process without setting the upper limit time (without setting the operation valid period). .

  Next, the movable effect execution process will be described. The overall CPU 31a executes this movable effect execution process at predetermined intervals (every 2 ms in the present embodiment) during the re-lottery effect execution.

  When executing the movable effect execution process, the overall CPU 31a acquires the upper limit time stored in the RAM 31c, subtracts 2 ms (a time corresponding to the execution period of the movable effect execution process) from the upper limit time, and newly adds the subtracted value. The upper limit time is set in the RAM 31c (step S11). Then, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the subtracted upper limit time is 0 or more (step S12). That is, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the operation is valid.

  When the determination result of step S12 is affirmative (when the upper limit time is 0 or more), the overall CPU 31a determines whether a notification effect flag indicating the execution state of the notification effect is set (step S13). That is, the overall CPU 31a determines whether the notification effect is being executed. The notification effect is an effect that prompts the user to press the effect switch 26 and is an effect indicating that the operation is valid. The notification effect of the present embodiment is an effect of displaying the character string “PUSH” on the variable display H. The notification effect flag is set to “0” or “1”. When “0” is set, it indicates that the notification effect is not being executed, and “1”. Is set, it indicates that the notification effect is being executed.

  When the determination result in step S13 is affirmative (when the notification effect flag is set), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the effect switch 26 (step S14). That is, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the effect switch 26 has been pressed. When the determination result of step S14 is affirmative (when a detection signal is input), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the threshold is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 31c (step S15). When the determination result of step S15 is affirmative (when a threshold is set), the overall CPU 31a updates the value of the number of operations by adding 1 to the number of operations stored in the RAM 31c (step S16). The number of operations indicates the number of times that the effect switch 26 has been pressed (input of a detection signal) during the operation effective period set in one symbol combination game, and is stored in the RAM 31c.

  Next, the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the upper limit time is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time T0 (step S17). The predetermined time T0 is set shorter than the predetermined time T1 (1 second in this embodiment). When the determination result of step S17 is affirmative (when it is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time T0), the overall CPU 31a sends a first movable control command to instruct execution of a movable effect according to the first operation mode to the movable body control board 35 (sub The data is output to the CPU 35a) (step S18). Then, the overall CPU 31a sets “0” as the upper limit time (clears the upper limit time), and outputs a notification effect end command for instructing the end of the notification effect to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). Is set to “0” (the notification effect flag is cleared) (step S19). Thereby, the operation effective period ends, and the notification effect ends. Then, the overall CPU 31a ends the movable effect execution process.

  If the determination result of step S17 is negative (when the upper limit time is not equal to or less than the predetermined time T0), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the number of operations stored in the RAM 31c is equal to or greater than a threshold value (step S20). When the determination result of step S20 is affirmative (when it is equal to or greater than the threshold value), the process proceeds to step S18, where the first movable control command is output to the movable body control board 35, and the subsequent processing is executed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S15 or step S20 is negative (when the threshold value is not set or the number of operations is not equal to or greater than the threshold value), the overall CPU 31a is movable in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode. A second movable control command for instructing execution of the effect is output to the movable body control board 35 (sub CPU 35a) (step S21). Then, the overall CPU 31a ends the movable effect execution process. As shown in FIG. 8, the movable effect according to the second motion mode is an effect in which the fingertip 3 slightly vibrates due to the motion of the right arm 2 of the character body 1, and the pressing operation of the effect switch 26 is performed effectively. It is an effect that shows that it was broken. That is, the movable effect according to the second operation mode is an effect indicating that the effect switch 26 is pressed during the operation effective period and the number of operations is increased by one.

  If the determination result of step S14 is negative (when no detection signal is input), the overall CPU 31a ends the movable effect execution process as it is. When the determination result in step S13 is negative (when the notification effect flag is not set), the overall CPU 31a issues a notification effect execution command for instructing the start of the notification effect to the display control board 32 (sub CPU 32a). And a notification effect flag is set (step S22). Thereafter, the overall CPU 31a proceeds to step S14 and executes the subsequent processing.

  Moreover, when the determination result of step S12 is negative (when the upper limit time is not 0 or more), the overall CPU 31a determines whether or not the notification effect flag is set (step S23). If the determination result in step S23 is affirmative (when the notification effect flag is set), the overall CPU 31a outputs a notification effect end command and sets the notification effect flag to “0” (clears the notification effect flag). (Step S24). Then, the movable effect execution process ends. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S23 is negative (when the notification effect flag is not set), the overall CPU 31a directly ends the movable effect execution process.

  As described above, the threshold value for determining the number of operations necessary to execute the movable effect according to the first operation mode is determined as a result of random number lottery by the overall CPU 31a. For this reason, every time a re-lottery effect is performed, the threshold value is changed. Further, the upper limit time of the operation valid period is set by the overall CPU 31a based on a variation pattern determined by the main CPU 30a from a plurality of types of variation patterns. For this reason, the length of the operation effective period is also changed every time the re-lottery effect is performed. Therefore, in order to execute the movable effect according to the first operation mode in which the player can recognize whether or not the probability variation state is given earlier than the display result of the variable display H, how long It is impossible to know how much the production switch 26 should be pressed in the meantime. That is, the player continues to actively operate the effect switch 26 during the operation effective period in order to execute the movable effect according to the first operation mode.

  In addition, since there is a high possibility that the general CPU 31a sets a high threshold (see FIG. 5), the time from when the number of operations of the effect switch 26 reaches the threshold until the final symbol combination is displayed is short. Is likely to be. That is, the possibility that the final symbol combination is displayed immediately after the movable effect according to the first operation mode is finished, and the effect is not delayed. Further, since the overall CPU 31a is highly likely to set a high threshold, the player can cause the player to operate the effect switch 26 many times.

  On the other hand, when the effect switch 26 is pressed, it is determined whether or not the time until the operation valid period ends is equal to or less than the predetermined time T0. If the determination result is affirmative, the overall CPU 31a Control is performed so that a movable effect according to the operation mode 1 is executed. That is, the general CPU 31a sets a special period (special period is a predetermined time T0) for executing the movable effect according to the first operation mode immediately before the end of the operation effective period, and during this special period When the effect switch 26 is operated, the movable effect according to the first operation mode is executed regardless of the number of operations.

  Therefore, when the overall CPU 31a determines a threshold that cannot be achieved during the operation effective period (when the threshold is higher than the operation effective period), the player can operate the effect switch 26 for the number of times that the player achieves the threshold. Even if not, as long as the operation is continued during the operation effective period, the movable effect according to the first operation mode can be executed immediately before the final symbol combination is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the movable effect by the first operation mode is executed by himself and to have the willingness to continue operating the effect switch 26. Also, since the special period is set immediately before the final symbol combination is displayed, the final symbol combination can be displayed immediately after the movable effect according to the first operation mode is executed. For this reason, it can prevent that an effect is extended. In addition, since the special period is set immediately before the operation effective period ends, the player can continue to operate the effect switch 26 until immediately before the operation effective period ends.

  In addition, the overall CPU 31a sets the operation effective period based on the variation pattern, so that the operation effective period ends before the final symbol combination is displayed. For this reason, after the final symbol combination is displayed, it is possible to prevent the reverse phenomenon in which the movable effect by the first operation mode is executed and the provision of the probability variation state is suggested.

  In addition, during the operation effective period, a movable effect according to the second operation mode is performed every time the effect switch 26 is operated until the number of operations reaches the threshold value, so that the player can operate the effect switch 26 effectively. It can be recognized that the right arm 2 of the character body 1 moves in response to the presence and the operation of the effect switch 26. In addition, during the operation effective period, a notification effect that prompts the operation of the effect switch 26 is performed, so that the player can be surely recognized that the operation is effective. That is, useless operation of the effect switch 26 can be prevented.

  In addition, after the movable effect according to the first operation mode is performed, the overall CPU 31a sets 0 as the upper limit time and ends the operation valid period. For this reason, it is possible to prevent a situation where the movable effect is executed by the first operation mode many times, and it is possible to avoid unnecessary confusion regarding the gaming state given to the player after the big hit state is finished.

  From the above, in the present embodiment, the overall CPU 31a serves as a counting unit that counts the number of times the effect switch 26 is operated during the operation effective period in one symbol combination game. The overall CPU 31a serves as a frequency determination unit that determines whether the number of operations is equal to or greater than a threshold value. The overall CPU 31a serves as suggestion effect control means for causing the right arm 2 of the character body 1 to execute a movable effect according to the first action mode that suggests a gaming state given after the symbol combination game is over. Further, the overall CPU 31a serves as a special period setting unit that sets a special period for causing the movable effect according to the first operation mode to be executed during the operation effective period immediately before the end of the operation effective period. The overall CPU 31a serves as special determination means for determining whether or not the effect switch 26 is operated during the special period. Further, it becomes an operation notification means for causing the right arm 2 of the character body 1 to execute a movable effect according to the second operation mode indicating that the effect switch 26 has been operated effectively. Moreover, the variable display H becomes a notification means for executing a notification effect that prompts the operation of the effect switch 26 during the operation effective period.

Next, processing of the display control board 32 will be described.
When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 receives a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 32a executes a process according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the notification effect execution command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H so that the notification effect is executed. Thereby, the variable display H displays the character string “PUSH” and starts executing the notification effect. Further, when the sub CPU 32a inputs the notification effect end command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H so as to end the notification effect. Thereby, the variable display H deletes the character string “PUSH” and ends the execution of the notification effect.

Next, processing of the movable body control board 35 will be described.
When the sub CPU 35a of the movable body control board 35 receives a control command from the overall control board 31 (overall CPU 31a), the sub CPU 35a executes a process according to the input control command based on the movable control program. Specifically, when the sub CPU 35a inputs the first movement control command, the sub CPU 35a operates the right arm 2 of the character body 1 of the movable device K in order to execute the movement effect according to the first movement mode, and moves the fingertip 3 thereof. Control is performed so that the fingertip 3 is pointed within the display area of the variable display H by moving from right to left. Further, when the second movement control command is input, the sub CPU 35a performs control so that the right arm 2 of the character body 1 of the movable device K is slightly vibrated in order to execute a movable effect according to the second movement mode.

  Next, the execution timing of the movable effect according to the first operation mode will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9A, description will be made assuming that the re-lottery effect is executed based on the variation pattern P2 (that is, T2 is set as the upper limit time). Further, in FIG. 9A, description will be made assuming that a jackpot symbol combination based on a probability variation symbol is finally displayed (that is, a probability variation state is given). Further, in FIG. 9A, it is assumed that “5” is set as the threshold value in the movable effect setting process, and the number of operations of the effect switch 26 becomes “5” before the upper limit time reaches T0.

  When the re-lottery effect is started (time point A1), the overall CPU 31a starts subtraction of the upper limit time, outputs a notification effect execution command, and sets a notification effect flag. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the notification effect execution command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H so as to execute the notification effect. Thereby, the variable display H displays the character string “PUSH”.

  Then, until the number of operations reaches “4”, the overall CPU 31a adds 1 to the number of operations each time a detection signal is input (every time the effect switch 26 is pressed), and the second movable control command. Is output. The sub CPU 35a of the movable body control board 35 changes the operation mode of the right arm 2 of the character body 1 of the movable device K so as to execute the movable effect according to the second operation mode each time the second movement control command is input. Control. As a result, the right arm 2 of the character body 1 vibrates slightly each time the effect switch 26 is pressed. For this reason, the player can recognize that the right arm 2 of the character body 1 operates by operating the effect switch 26.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs the first movable control command when the number of operations reaches the same value “5” as the threshold (time point A2). When the sub CPU 35a of the movable body control board 35 receives the first movement control command, the sub CPU 35a controls the movement mode of the right arm 2 of the character body 1 of the movable device K so as to execute the movement effect according to the first movement mode. As a result, the right arm 2 of the character body 1 moves its fingertip 3 from the right to the left and points within the display area of the variable display H. For this reason, the player can recognize that the probability variation state is given on the variable display H before the jackpot symbol combination based on the probability variation symbol is finally displayed.

  The overall CPU 31a clears the value of the upper limit time and the notification effect flag at time A2, and outputs a notification effect end command. For this reason, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 controls the display content of the variable display H so as to end the execution of the notification effect, and the variable display H deletes the character string “PUSH”. Therefore, the player can recognize that the operation valid period has ended.

  Then, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 variably displays the symbols in each row after the predetermined time T2 has elapsed from the start of the re-lottery effect (time point A3) based on the variation pattern P2, and the jackpot symbol combination based on the probability variation symbol Is displayed on the variable display H.

  Next, a description will be given based on FIG. In FIG. 9B, description will be made assuming that a re-lottery effect is executed based on the fluctuation pattern P2 (that is, T2 is set as the upper limit time). Further, in FIG. 9B, the explanation will be given assuming that the jackpot symbol combination based on the probability variation symbol is finally displayed (that is, the probability variation state is given). Further, in FIG. 9B, the description will be made assuming that “30” is set as the threshold value in the movable effect setting process, and the number of operations does not become “30” before the upper limit time T0 is reached. Further, description will be made assuming that the effect switch 26 is pressed when the upper limit time is “0” or more and T0 or less.

  When the re-lottery effect is started (time point B1), the overall CPU 31a starts subtraction of the upper limit time, outputs a notification effect execution command, and sets a notification effect flag. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the notification effect execution command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H so as to execute the notification effect. Thereby, the variable display H displays the character string “PUSH”.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs the second movable control command every time the detection signal is input until the upper limit time becomes T0 or less. The sub CPU 35a of the movable body control board 35 controls the movement mode of the right arm 2 of the character body 1 of the movable device K so as to execute the movement effect according to the second movement mode every time the second movement control command is input. To do. As a result, the right arm 2 of the character body 1 vibrates slightly each time the effect switch 26 is pressed.

  Then, when the upper limit time becomes T0 or less (time B2) and the detection signal is input from the effect switch 26, the overall CPU 31a outputs the first movable control command. When the sub CPU 35a of the movable body control board 35 receives the first movement control command, the sub CPU 35a controls the movement mode of the right arm 2 of the character body 1 of the movable device K so as to execute the movement effect according to the first movement mode. As a result, the right arm 2 of the character body 1 moves its fingertip 3 from the right to the left and points within the display area of the variable display H. For this reason, the player can recognize that the probability variation state is given immediately before the jackpot symbol combination by the probability variation symbol is finally displayed on the variable display H. The overall CPU 31a clears the value of the upper limit time and the notification effect flag at time B2, and outputs a notification effect end command. For this reason, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 controls the display content of the variable display H so as to end the execution of the notification effect, and the variable display H deletes the character string “PUSH”.

  Then, based on the variation pattern P2, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 variably displays the symbols in each column after a predetermined time T2 has elapsed from the start of the re-lottery effect (time point B3), and the symbol combination based on the probability variation symbols Is displayed on the variable display H.

  Next, a description will be given based on FIG. In FIG. 9C, description will be made on the assumption that the re-lottery effect is executed based on the fluctuation pattern P3 (that is, T3 is set as the upper limit time). Further, in FIG. 9C, the explanation will be made assuming that the jackpot symbol combination based on the non-probable variation symbol is finally displayed (that is, the probability variation state is not given).

  When the re-lottery effect is started (time C1), the overall CPU 31a outputs a notification effect execution command and sets a notification effect flag. When the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 inputs the notification effect execution command, the sub CPU 32a controls the display content of the variable display H so as to execute the notification effect. Thereby, the variable display H displays the character string “PUSH”.

  Then, the overall CPU 31a outputs the second movable control command every time the detection signal is input until the upper limit time becomes “0” or less (until the predetermined time T3 has elapsed since the start of the re-lottery effect). The sub CPU 35a of the movable body control board 35 controls the movement mode of the right arm 2 of the character body 1 of the movable device K so as to execute the movement effect according to the second movement mode every time the second movement control command is input. To do. As a result, the right arm 2 of the character body 1 vibrates slightly each time the effect switch 26 is pressed.

  Then, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 displays the symbols of each row in a variable manner after the predetermined time T3 has elapsed from the start of the re-lottery effect (time point C2) based on the variation pattern P3, and the jackpot symbol based on the uncertain variation symbols. The combination is displayed on the variable display H. Further, the overall CPU 31a clears the notification effect flag at the time point C2, and outputs a notification effect end command. For this reason, the sub CPU 32a of the display control board 32 controls the display content of the variable display H so as to end the execution of the notification effect, and the variable display H deletes the character string “PUSH”.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The overall CPU 31a sets an upper limit time for the operation valid period based on a variation pattern determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance by the main CPU 30a. That is, the operation effective period is determined from a plurality of predetermined periods. Then, the overall CPU 31a determines and sets the threshold value from a plurality of predetermined values based on the threshold distribution random number and the threshold distribution table. From the above, every time the re-lottery effect is performed, the operation effective period and the threshold value are different. For this reason, since the player notifies the game state after the end of the big hit state, in order to execute the movable effect according to the first operation mode that attracts the player's interest, how much effect switch 26 during what period It becomes impossible to predict whether or not to operate. Therefore, the player can be made to actively operate the effect switch 26. Further, since the operation effective period is changed, it can be noted which period in the symbol combination game is the operation effective period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and improve the interest of the player.

  (2) The general CPU 31a sets a special period for executing the movable effect according to the first operation mode during the operation effective period immediately before the end of the operation effective period, and the effect switch 26 is operated during this special period. It is determined whether or not. If the overall CPU 31a determines that the effect switch 26 is operated during the special period, the overall CPU 31a performs control so as to execute the movable effect according to the first operation mode even if the number of operations does not reach the threshold value. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, if the effect switch 26 is continuously operated during the operation effective period, the movable effect according to the first operation mode is always executed until the operation effective period ends. it can. For this reason, for example, even if a large value is set as the threshold value, the suggestion effect can be executed during the operation effective period, and the player can execute the movable effect according to the first operation mode by his / her own operation. A feeling can be given. Therefore, the player can be made to actively operate the effect switch 26, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) Since the operation effective period ends after the movable effect in the first operation mode is executed, even if the effect switch 26 is operated, the operation becomes invalid, and the movable effect in the first operation mode is again performed. Not executed. For this reason, the situation that the movable effect by the 1st operation mode is performed many times during an operation effective period can be prevented, and it can prevent giving a player a complicated impression. In addition, since the movable effect in the first operation mode is not performed many times, the player is not confused as to whether or not the probability variation state is given.

  (4) The player has a strong interest as to whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit gaming state. Accordingly, the player can be made to actively operate the effect switch 26 in order to execute the movable effect according to the first operation mode that suggests whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit gaming state. In addition, the operation effective period is set during the period from when the temporary jackpot symbol combination is displayed until the final symbol combination is displayed (that is, during the re-lottery effect). The player will not get bored during the period.

  (5) The overall CPU 31a determines a larger value as a threshold value with a higher probability among a plurality of predetermined threshold values. This increases the possibility that the threshold value will be large. For this reason, unless the player operates a large number of effect switches 26, the movable effect according to the first operation mode cannot be seen, and the player can be made to actively operate the effect switches 26. Further, since the movable effect according to the first operation mode is less likely to be executed at the beginning of the operation effective period, the player can enjoy the operation of the effect switch 26 during the operation effective period.

  (6) The general CPU 31a performs a movable effect in the second operation mode indicating that the effect switch 26 is operated effectively every time the effect switch 26 is operated effectively during the operation effective period. Control is performed so that the right arm 2 of the body 1 is executed. Thereby, the player can know that the production switch 26 has been operated effectively. Therefore, useless operations can be reduced. Further, it can be recognized that the right arm 2 of the character body 1 of the movable device K moves according to the operation of the effect switch 26. Therefore, if the player operates the effect switch 26, the player can recognize that the right arm 2 of the character body 1 executes the game effect, and the first operation performed when the effect switch 26 is operated continuously. It is possible to give more interest to the movable effect according to the aspect.

  (7) The first movement mode performed by the right arm 2 of the character body 1 of the movable device K is different from the second movement mode in the movement mode. For this reason, the player can immediately distinguish the movable effect by the first operation mode from the movable effect by the second operation mode. Moreover, since the movement of the right arm 2 of the character body 1 greatly changes in the first movement mode as compared with the second movement mode, the player can be surprised and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the probability of selection may be higher for a variation pattern having a longer predetermined time from the start of the re-lottery effect until the final symbol combination is displayed. That is, the main CPU 30a may determine the operation effective period with a higher probability as the longer period among the plurality of predetermined periods. As a result, the possibility that the operation effective period becomes longer increases. And, as the operation effective period becomes longer, the production switch 26 can be operated more, and the interest of the player is improved. In addition, since the number of times that the operation can be performed increases as the period during which the operation is valid increases, the possibility that the movable effect by the first operation mode can be seen can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the above embodiment, the overall CPU 31a may determine a larger value as the threshold as the longer period is determined as the operation effective period. In this way, the effect switch 26 can be operated more as the operation effective period becomes longer. For this reason, by increasing the threshold value according to the length of the operation effective period, the suggestion effect is less likely to be executed at the beginning of the operation effective period, and the effect switch 26 is provided to the player during the operation effective period. It can be operated actively.

  In the above embodiment, the predetermined time from the start of the re-lottering effect until the final symbol combination is displayed is matched with the operation effective period. However, if the overall CPU 31a is within the predetermined time range, The operation valid period may be set freely. For example, when the main CPU 30a determines the variation pattern P2 and the predetermined time from the start of the re-lottery effect until the final symbol combination is displayed is T2, the overall CPU 31a sets the upper limit time to T1, and the operation effective period May be T1. In this case, the overall CPU 31a serves as a period determining unit.

  In the above embodiment, the movable effect according to the first operation mode is an effect that informs that the probability variation state is provided after the end of the big hit state, but informs whether or not the variation time reduction state is imparted. It may be a production. The fluctuation time shortened state is a variation of the normal symbol variation game that derives the lottery result of whether or not to release the ordinary electric accessory in order to facilitate the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening that becomes a big win lottery opportunity The time has been shortened.

  In the above embodiment, the movable effect according to the first operation mode is an effect that suggests whether or not the big hit gaming state is given after the end of the symbol variation game (the jackpot notice effect) or reach in the symbol variation game It is good also as an effect (reach notice effect) which suggests the possibility of execution of an effect. In this case, the operation valid period is set during the symbol variation. More specifically, in the case of the big hit announcement effect, the operation valid period ends before the symbol combination is displayed. Further, when the reach notice effect is set, the operation valid period ends before the reach effect is started. In this case, since the movable effect according to the first operation mode suggests in advance about the gaming state or game effect related to the player's profit, the player's interest in the movable effect according to the first operation mode is improved. can do. For this reason, in order to execute the suggestion effect, the player can be made to actively operate the effect switch 26.

In the above embodiment, the variable display device H performs the notification effect, but other game effect devices such as the speaker 17 and the decoration lamp 16 may execute the notification effect.
In the embodiment described above, the right arm 2 of the character body 1 is caused to execute the operation validity notification effect (movable effect according to the second action mode) indicating that the effect switch 26 has been operated effectively. The device, for example, the speaker 17, the decorative lamp 16, and the variable display H may be made to execute the operation valid notification effect.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) The threshold value setting means determines a larger value as the threshold value as a longer period is determined as the operation effective period. Gaming machine.

  (B) The threshold value setting means determines a larger value as a threshold value with a higher probability among a plurality of predetermined values, according to any one of claims 1 to 5. Gaming machine.

  (C) The period setting means determines the operation effective period with a higher probability as a longer period among a plurality of predetermined periods, according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The gaming machine described.

  (D) Every time the production operation means is effectively operated during the operation valid period, the production movable body is caused to perform an operation validity notification production indicating that the production operation means has been operated effectively. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising an operation notification unit.

(E) The gaming machine according to the technical idea (d), wherein the effect movable body executes the operation validity notification effect in an operation mode different from the suggestion effect.
(F) When the suggestion effect control means executes the suggestion effect during the operation effective period, the suggestion effect control means does not execute the suggestion effect during the operation effective period even if the effect operation means is operated thereafter. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged front view of a display apparatus. The enlarged front view of a display apparatus. The block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a threshold distribution table. The flowchart which shows the flow of a movable production | presentation setting process. The flowchart which shows the flow of a movable production | presentation execution process. The enlarged front view of a display apparatus. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of the movable production | presentation by a 1st operation | movement aspect.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Character body, 2 ... Character arm's right arm (movable body for production), 3 ... Fingertip of character body, 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine (game machine), 20 ... Display device, 26 ... Production switch (production operation means) 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main CPU (period determination means), 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall CPU 31a (counting means, number of times determination means, suggestion effect control means, threshold value determination means, special period setting means, special Determination means, operation notification means), 32 ... display control board, 32a ... sub CPU, 35 ... movable body control board, 35a ... sub CPU 35a, H ... variable display (display means, notification means), K ... movable device.

Claims (5)

An operation means for performance that can be operated by the player, an effect movable body that performs a mechanical movable effect on the game board, and a display means that displays a symbol variation game by varying a plurality of types of symbols, In a gaming machine to which a jackpot gaming state is given when the display result of the variable game becomes a predetermined jackpot display result,
Notification means for executing a notification effect that prompts the operation of the effect operation means during the operation effective period set in the symbol variation game;
Counting means for counting the number of times the effect operating means is operated during the operation effective period in one symbol variation game;
Number of times determination means for determining whether the number of times counted by the counting means is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold;
If the number determination means makes an affirmative determination, suggestion effect control means for causing the effect movable body to execute a suggestion effect that suggests a game state given after the end of the symbol variation game or a game effect executed during the symbol variation game; ,
Period determining means for determining the operation effective period from a plurality of predetermined periods;
A gaming machine comprising: a threshold value determining means for determining the predetermined threshold value from a plurality of predetermined values. Special period setting means for setting a special period for causing the suggestion effect to be executed during the operation effective period immediately before the end of the operation effective period;
Special determination means for determining whether or not the production operation means is operated during the special period set by the special period setting means;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the suggestion effect control unit causes the suggestion effect to be executed even when the special determination unit makes a positive determination, even when the number determination unit makes a negative determination. .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation effective period ends when the suggestion effect is executed during the operation effective period. The suggestion effect is an effect suggesting whether or not a special state advantageous to the player is granted after the end of the jackpot gaming state,
The operation valid period is set during a period from when the display result of the symbol variation game becomes a predetermined jackpot display result until the jackpot gaming state ends. The gaming machine according to claim 3.   The suggestion effect is an effect that suggests whether or not a jackpot gaming state is given after the symbol variation game ends, or an effect that suggests the possibility of execution of a reach effect in the symbol variation game, or a jackpot The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is an effect suggesting whether or not a special state advantageous to the player is given after the gaming state is finished.

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