JP2013099691A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine giving a player an operation feeling synchronizing with the content of display performance when operating an operation unit such as a push button or jog dial, thereby giving the player a strong feeling of drawing a jackpot by him/herself.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a loading device for applying a load on the movement of the operation unit; a load rate selecting unit for selecting a load rate from among a plurality of levels according to a lottery result; and a loading device control unit for controlling the loading device according to the selected load rate. Even when a super ready-to-win status of the same type is performed, the operation feeling of the operation unit is varied according to the load rate selected according to the lottery result.

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine equipped with operation means that can be operated by a player.

  In conventional pachinko machines, the game ball is launched by the player operating the launch handle, and the launch power is changed by changing the amount of rotation of the launch handle, aiming for the winning opening provided in the game area Fire a game ball. When the launched game ball enters the start opening, a random number value is extracted, and if the extracted random number value is a predetermined value, a special symbol indicating a big hit is displayed after the special symbol starts to change. After that, the big hit game that the big prize opening is opened is started. Special symbols are displayed small in the corner of the game area, and the special symbol pseudo-effect is performed on the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game region, thereby giving the player a pseudo-effect. Gives a sense of expectation to the lottery results.

  In addition, recently, an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided, and the display contents of the pseudo effect are changed by the operation of the operation means by the player, thereby increasing the player's feeling of participating in the game. (The performance of the operation means is considered to be related to the lottery result). In fact, since the lottery result has already been determined, the lottery result does not change depending on whether or not the operation means is operated.

  There are various types of operation means such as a push button, a rotatable jog dial, a joystick, and a cross key. As an effect, there is an invention that improves the playability by changing the load of these operation means. <Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2>

JP 2003-102900 A JP 2009-160083 A

  As described above, recent pachinko gaming machines are provided with operation means capable of changing the pseudo effect in order to increase the player's awareness of game participation. Although this operation means does not affect the lottery result, there are many structures that make an illusion with the means for winning the jackpot. Also, as described above, various types of this operation means have been conceived in order to differentiate from other models. However, even if a new operation means is provided, a fresh taste can be tasted at first, but since the feeling at the time of operation is always constant, the user will immediately feel unsatisfactory.

  For example, when an effect such as displaying a car (automobile) or bicycle on the display device and moving the displayed car or bicycle by operating the operation means is displayed, the car is displayed. Even if the vehicle is a bicycle or the amount of movement on the display is different, the operation sensation of the operation means (feel and sensation when operated) is the same. In addition, both the A reach and the B reach are effects using the operation means, and the operation feeling of the operation means is the same even in a configuration in which the A reach and the B reach perform completely different effects. In other words, regardless of the effect using the operation means, the player could only be expected to see the lottery result due to the difference in display contents.

  In addition, since the presentation effect changes by operating the operation means, it is not said that there is no synchronization, but even if the displayed character (bicycle, car) is different, the feeling of operating the operation means The player can have a sense of operating the operating means to move the character, but the player feels that the operating means is operated to move the bicycle or the car. I don't have it. That is, the synchronism between the presentation effect and the operation of the operation means is unsatisfactory.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which the operation load of the operation lever and the push button is changed at the time of big hit or reach. However, simply by changing the operation load of the operation lever or the push button at the time of big hit or reach. If there is, you can give a sense of expectation to the player, but you can't give the player the idea that "the jackpot has been won" by their own power. That is, the problem that the synchronism between the display effect and the operation of the operation means cannot be solved.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a configuration for changing the pressing resistance when pressing the symbol stop operation means based on the effect determined by the effect determining means in the slot machine. The stop operation means is an operation means that affects the lottery result (a launching handle in the case of a pachinko machine). If the pressing resistance when operating the operation means that affects the lottery result is changed, the lottery It will affect the results. Influencing the lottery results will harm the “game fairness” that must be observed in pachinko machines and slot machines.

  As described above, the present invention improves the synchronism between the operation feeling of the operation means and the effect display on the display device, so that the operation result of the operation means does not affect the lottery result, but it participates in the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine capable of having a stronger feeling (a feeling of winning a big hit by oneself).

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
A main controller that draws a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a big hit based on a random number extracted due to the game ball entering the start opening, and notifies the result of the lottery by a finalized display after a special symbol change display; ,
A plurality of sub-control devices that perform control based on signals received from the main control device;
Operation means connected to any of the sub-control devices and operable by the player;
In any of the sub-control devices, provided with a production pattern selection means for selecting a pseudo production corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol from a plurality of production patterns based on the signal,
When the operation means is operated during display of the predetermined pseudo effect, a ball game in which the display content of the pseudo effect changes according to the operation amount of the operation means without affecting the result of the lottery In the machine
A load device for applying a load to the operation means;
A load factor selecting means for selecting the strength of the load applied to the operating means by the load device during display of the predetermined pseudo effect according to the result of the lottery from a plurality of load factors;
Load device control means for controlling the operation of the load device according to the load factor selected by the load factor selection means,
When the load device is operated and a load is applied to the operation means during the display of the predetermined pseudo effect, the load device control means at least before the special symbol variation display corresponding to the pseudo effect is displayed. To control the operation of the load device to the lowest load factor,
When the operation unit is operated during display of the predetermined pseudo effect, the load device notifies that the operation unit has been loaded, but during the display of the predetermined pseudo effect, Even when the operation device is loaded by the load device, if the operation device is not operated, the load device notifies the operation device that the load is applied. This is a ball game machine characterized by not performing it.

  Random values to be extracted due to the entry of one game ball into the starting port may be multiple types, for determining whether or not (big hit) is used to determine whether or not to generate a big hit that is advantageous to the player In addition to a random number, it is preferable to use a random number used for determining the type of a symbol to be displayed according to a lottery result of a random number for determining whether or not, and a variation content of the symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number 2, the reach determination random number, or the variation pattern determination random number may be used.

  There is not a one-to-one relationship between the pseudo-design variation signal received from the main control device (variation instruction command) and the effect pattern selected by the sub-control device, and the sub-control device receives one variation instruction command. It is preferable to have a plurality of presentation patterns that can be selected with respect to the random number value generated by the sub-control device itself extracted at the time of receiving the change instruction command, the gaming state at the time of reception, and the like. A configuration in which one effect pattern is selected from the above is desirable.

  The sub-control device to which the operating means is connected is not limited to the sub-control device that directly receives the display control command from the main control device, but any one of a plurality of sub-control devices that perform control based on a signal from the main control device. The plurality of sub-control devices may all receive signals from the main control device and perform control, or a signal from the main control device may be one sub-control. The other sub-control device may be configured to perform control by receiving signals indirectly from the main control device via one sub-control device.

  In addition, the circuit configuration of the main control device and the sub control device is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device to the sub control device, whereby the main control device is operated by operating the operating means connected to the sub control device. It is ensured that the lottery executed by the apparatus is not affected, and the special symbol type selected by the main controller according to the lottery result and the symbol variation time are not affected.

  “The display content of the pseudo effect changes according to the operation amount of the operation means” means that, for example, if the operation means is a push button, the display content changes according to the number of times the push button is pressed and the time when the push button is pressed. If the operation means is a jog dial, it is conceivable to change the display content according to the amount of rotation (rotation angle) of the jog dial. Further, a configuration in which the display content of the pseudo effect changes for the first time by operating a predetermined number of times, time, or angle is also conceivable.

  The “loading device that applies a load to the operation means” preferably has a configuration that may or may not be applied to the operation means even in the case of a pseudo effect that is the same type of super reach. The load factor selection means is preferably configured to select a larger load factor (the load when operating the operation means is larger) as the expectation of the big hit is higher. In other words, the higher the expectation of jackpot, the lower the load factor). Further, the lowest stage load factor may be a zero stage load factor at which the load device does not operate, and the zero stage load factor may be an operation resistance provided in the operation means itself. For example, when the operation means is a push button, it is a spring resistance or the like that depresses the push button and pushes back the operation.

  “If the operation means is operated during display of the predetermined pseudo effect, the display content of the pseudo effect changes according to the operation amount of the operation means without affecting the result of the lottery”. The display content does not change according to the operation amount of the operating means in the entire period from the start to the end of all the pseudo effects, but only during a predetermined period in the period from the start to the end of the predetermined pseudo effects. This is a configuration in which the display content changes according to the operation amount of the operation means (a configuration including an effective period of the operation means in a predetermined pseudo effect). In addition, it is desirable that the load factor selected by the load factor selecting unit at the time of performing the predetermined pseudo effect is controlled by the load device control unit only during the effective period of the operation unit.

  In addition, when the operation unit performs a predetermined amount of operation during the effective period of the operation unit of the predetermined pseudo effect, it is desirable to perform a display effect that suggests a confirmed display result (lottery result) of the pseudo effect. It is preferable that the predetermined amount of operation for performing the effect suggesting the lottery result is instructed to be displayed to the player during the pseudo effect. This configuration is a configuration that implements a display effect that suggests a lottery result in response to the completion of an operation corresponding to the designated predetermined amount (operation amount).

  In addition, a configuration in which the display content changes according to the operation amount even before the operation of the operation means reaches a predetermined amount is preferable. For example, every time the operation means is operated, an effect display for launching a missile is performed on the enemy, and when the operation reaches a predetermined amount, the display mode (size, color, shape, etc.) of the missile launched at that time changes. , Or does not change), a configuration that represents the expected degree of jackpot is conceivable. In this case, the display mode change of the missile fired when the operation reaches a predetermined amount is an effect suggesting the lottery result. As another example, the level displayed on the level meter increases each time the operating means is operated, and when the set number of times is reached, the final jackpot expectation is displayed on the level meter. It is also conceivable that a numerical value indicating the percentage is added randomly each time the operating means is operated, and the final numerical value is displayed when the set number of times is reached.

  The operation means may be configured to have an effective period during which the operation is effective not only during an effective period during a predetermined pseudo-effect but also during a big hit game or during game standby. During game standby, the big hit, special symbols, and normal symbols are not changing. In this state, if the game ball does not win the winning opening (starting opening) for a predetermined time, a demonstration effect is displayed on the effect display device. It becomes the composition which becomes. In the demonstration production, the specifications of the gaming machine and the characters that appear during the production are introduced.

  When the operation means is operated during such a valid period during the demonstration effect display, a game history (such as the number of big hits up to now, the number of start wins, the number of start, etc.) may be displayed on the screen. In this configuration, during an effective period other than the effective period related to the predetermined simulated performance, the load factor selection means always selects the minimum load factor, and the load device control means selects the load device according to the selected load factor. It becomes the structure to control. This is not a configuration in which the load device control means is implemented according to the load factor selected by the load factor selection means only during the valid period of the predetermined pseudo-production, but the selection of the load factor selection means in the occurrence of all the valid periods. It is shown that the load device control means controls the load device according to the load factor.

Also, a main control for drawing whether or not to generate a big hit by a random value extracted due to the game ball entering the starting port, and notifying the result of the lottery by a fixed display after a special symbol variation display Equipment,
A plurality of sub-control devices that perform control based on signals received from the main control device;
Operation means connected to any of the sub-control devices and operable by the player;
In any of the sub-control devices, provided with a production pattern selection means for selecting a pseudo production corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol from a plurality of production patterns based on the signal,
When the operation means is operated during display of the predetermined pseudo effect, a ball game in which the display content of the pseudo effect changes according to the operation amount of the operation means without affecting the result of the lottery In the machine
A load device for applying a load to the operation means;
A load factor selecting means for selecting the strength of the load applied to the operating means by the load device during display of the predetermined pseudo effect according to the result of the lottery from a plurality of load factors;
Load device control means for controlling the operation of the load device according to the load factor selected by the load factor selection means,
When the load device is operated and a load is applied to the operation means during the display of the predetermined pseudo effect, the load device control means at least before the special symbol variation display corresponding to the pseudo effect is displayed. To control the operation of the load device to the lowest load factor,
The pseudo effects are classified into a plurality of types according to the action of the character to be displayed.
The load factor selection means is preferably configured to select different load factors according to the lottery result even if the pseudo effects are classified into the same type.
By adopting such a configuration, even if it is the same reach production, the expectation given to the player with respect to the lottery result can be made different, and the fun increases.

  “Classified into a plurality of types depending on the action of the character to be displayed” indicates that a plurality of types of so-called super reach are provided. Characters in this case are not limited to people, animals, and plants, but include vehicles such as vehicles and missiles, the sun, mountains, or anthropomorphized objects. Character movements include not only the movement of these characters, but also shining, changing color, deforming, disappearing from the screen, appearing on the screen, and the like. Pseudo effects that are classified into multiple types depending on the character's actions are, for example, the so-called super reach types such as “Grandma goes to the river for washing”, “Momotaro is born”, “Momotaro goes to demon extermination”, etc. It shows that it is classified as a difference.

  As a more specific example, “categorized into multiple types according to the character's movement” means that a reach production where character A fights against an enemy (character B) is a reach, and a reach production where character A invades an enemy's hide is b reach The reach production performed by character A is classified as c-reach or the main character is different. In this case, the reach production where character C fights against the enemy (character D) is d-reach and character E is the enemy ( The reach production that fights character F) may be e-reach, and the reach production that character F fights the enemy (character G) may be f reach. If the main characters are the same, they are not classified into different reach depending on the type, number, color, etc. of items and sub-characters possessed by the character. Further, there may be a reach effect that “Momotaro is born” using the operation means and a reach effect that “Momotaro is born” that does not use the operation means, and these are classified into different reach effects.

  The load factor selection means selects a different load factor depending on the lottery result even if it is a pseudo effect (reach effect) classified into the same type, but the higher the expectation that the lottery result will be a big hit, the larger the load factor A configuration in which (the load on the operation means increases) is desirable. In this case, the expectation order of winning is the highest expectation when the lottery result is a big win. Next, if the lottery result is lost but becomes super reach, then the lottery result is lost but reached. In such a case, the lottery result may be lost, and the order may be normal fluctuation.

Also, a main control for drawing whether or not to generate a big hit by a random value extracted due to the game ball entering the starting port, and notifying the result of the lottery by a fixed display after a special symbol variation display Equipment,
A plurality of sub-control devices that perform control based on signals received from the main control device;
Operation means connected to any of the sub-control devices and operable by the player;
In any of the sub-control devices, provided with a production pattern selection means for selecting a pseudo production corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol from a plurality of production patterns based on the signal,
When the operation means is operated during display of the predetermined pseudo effect, a ball game in which the display content of the pseudo effect changes according to the operation amount of the operation means without affecting the result of the lottery In the machine
A load device for applying a load to the operation means;
A load factor selecting means for selecting the strength of the load applied to the operating means by the load device during display of the predetermined pseudo effect according to the result of the lottery from a plurality of load factors;
Load device control means for controlling the operation of the load device according to the load factor selected by the load factor selection means,
When the load device is operated and a load is applied to the operation means during the display of the predetermined pseudo effect, the load device control means at least before the special symbol variation display corresponding to the pseudo effect is displayed. To control the operation of the load device to the lowest load factor,
It is also preferable to adopt a configuration in which the load applied to the operation means during one simulation effect changes to a plurality of different load factors excluding the lowest load factor.
With such a configuration, since the load ratio is changed to a plurality of different load factors during one pseudo performance, even if the player changes the sense of expectation with respect to the lottery result depending on the load factor, the player has a sense of expectation until the end. You won't lose. For example, when the lottery result is a configuration that applies a large load when the lottery is a big hit, a low load is usually lost, but the expectation is lost, but this configuration may change the current load to a large load And the player can maintain his expectation to the end. Moreover, since many patterns can be made, preference is increased.

  In all the pseudo effects that select the load factor, instead of changing to a plurality of different load factors during the pseudo effect, only some of the pseudo effects that select the load factor are different during the pseudo effect. It is the structure which changes to a load factor. The content of the load factor that changes during one pseudo effect is a configuration that determines the contents of all the load factors that change when the pseudo effect is selected (the load factor that changes in the effect pattern selection table for selecting the pseudo effect) It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which all the contents of the storage are stored, or only the load factor to be controlled for the first time is determined when the pseudo effect is selected, and the load factor after the first time is determined according to the operation status of the operating means. It is good.

  The configuration in which the load factor is determined according to the operation status of the operation unit is, for example, an operation unit that applies an initial load to the operation unit according to one load factor stored in the effect pattern selection table and applies the load. If the player does not operate the load factor within the predetermined period, the load factor is changed to the lowest load factor or the current load factor is maintained, and if the player operates the operating means, the current load factor The load is applied to the operating means by changing the load factor to a larger or smaller load factor.

  In addition, in the case of a configuration that can be changed to a plurality of different load factors during one pseudo performance, a valid period of a plurality of operation means is provided during one pseudo performance, and for each valid period. A configuration in which different load factors are set is preferable, but a configuration that can be changed to a plurality of different load factors in one effective period may be adopted. In addition, when changing the load factor, it may be configured to once control to the load factor of the lowest level (no load) and then newly control to the load factor (other than the lowest level). It may be configured to control to a new load factor (other than the lowest stage) without controlling to the load factor. In the case of providing effective periods of a plurality of operation means during one simulated performance, a configuration in which the load factor is controlled to the lowest level before the next predetermined period starts even during one simulated performance is preferable. The configuration is such that the load factor is always controlled to the lowest stage before the pseudo fluctuations are completed.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of claim 1, since the load factor to be applied to the operation means is determined from among a plurality of load factors, the relationship between the operation of the operation means by the player and the display effect, and the synchronization (The difference in expectation for the lottery result can be felt not only by the display effect but also by the operation feeling when operating the operation means.) It is possible to make it seem to have an influence (so that a big hit can be acquired by operating it), so it becomes a pachinko machine with high taste.

  In addition, the following can be achieved by improving the synchronism between the presentation effect and the operation of the operation means. For example, in a normal display, the operating feeling of the operating means is light when moving the bicycle, and the operating feeling of the operating means is heavy when moving the car, and if the lottery result is a big hit, Increase the operation of the operating means when moving (even if the operating feeling of the operating means when moving the bicycle is light, it may be a big hit). In other words, it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling (expectation) by using the usual high synchrony and deliberately breaking the synchrony.

  Moreover, even if the load is once applied by the load device, the load factor at the lowest stage is set before the change in which the load is applied is confirmed and displayed, that is, the state before the start of the change (initial state). The load applied at the time of the previous fluctuation does not remain as it is at the next fluctuation. For example, if the load factor given at the previous change is carried over as it is at the next change, the player will have a sense of expectation for the lottery result even though he does not intend to give an expectation to the change. End up. As a result, even if the lottery result has no expectation at all, the operation means will be loaded, so the player will think that the result will be the same whether it is loaded or not. Can prevent the situation.

The front view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The front view of the game board 1. FIG. The back view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical structure of a game machine. The external view of the production button 67 and the jog dial 68. FIG. The table | surface which shows the state of the production | presentation button board | substrate 115, the production | generation button 67, the jog dial 68, and the detection result by a sensor. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an arrangement structure of an effect button reflector, a jog dial 68, and a load device 69 and a mechanism for changing a load stage. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an arrangement structure of an effect button reflector, a jog dial 68, and a load device 69 and a mechanism for changing a load stage. The flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart of the start winning confirmation process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the success / failure determination process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. FIG. 5 is a flowchart 4 of the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80. FIG. The chart which shows the relationship between the kind of jackpot symbol of a special symbol, the gaming state after the jackpot game, and the number of rounds of the jackpot game. The figure which shows the relationship between the random number for jackpot symbol determination, and a fixed display symbol. The table | surface which shows the table which shows the name of the special prize mouth game, its content, and the game state after completion | finish of a game. The chart which shows production design and its kind. The flowchart 1 of the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 of the small hit game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the small hit game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart of the pending | holding storage number instruction | indication signal reception process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. 7 is a flowchart of a change start command consultation process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in the first embodiment. The table | surface which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 selects. FIG. 5 is a chart 1 showing load stage selection rates determined by the sub-integrated control device 83 when super-reach is selected. FIG. 2 is a chart 2 showing load stage selection rates determined by the sub integrated control device 83 when super reach is selected. The flowchart 1 of the operation means implementation determination process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart 2 of the operation means implementation determination process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The timing chart 1 which shows the relationship between the implementation period of this super reach, the operation means effective period, and the load apparatus operation period at the time of super reach implementation using the production button 67 or the jog dial 68. The timing chart 2 which shows the relationship of the implementation period of this super reach, the operation means effective period, and the load apparatus operation period at the time of super reach implementation using the production button 67 or the jog dial 68. 6 is a timing chart 3 showing the relationship between the super reach implementation period, the operation means effective period, and the load device operation period when super reach is performed using the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68; 6 is a timing chart 4 showing the relationship between the super reach implementation period, the operating means effective period, and the load device operation period when super reach is performed using the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68; The figure which shows the example of an effect at the time of using the production button 67 by fighter plane reach. The figure which shows the example of an effect at the time of using the jog dial 68 by car reach. The figure which shows the production example at the time of using the production button 67 by duel reach. 7 is a flowchart 1 of continuous effect permission signal reception processing executed by a sub integrated control device 83 in the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart 2 of continuous effect permission signal reception processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart 3 of continuous effect permission signal reception processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart 1 of a change start command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart 2 of a change start command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 in the second embodiment. The figure which shows the content of the random value for a start determination of a continuous production in Example 2. FIG. The figure which shows the content of the operation instruction | indication table which selects the operation content of an operation means at the time of continuous production determination in Example 2. FIG. The timing chart 1 which shows the relationship between the fluctuation period of the pseudo | simulation pattern in continuous production, the effective period of an operation means, and the operation period of a load apparatus. The timing chart 2 which shows the relationship between the fluctuation period of the pseudo | simulation pattern in continuous production, the effective period of an operation means, and the operation period of a load apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various forms can be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a type of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound generated from the pachinko machine 50 is output to improve the player's preference. In addition, in order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the gaming state are provided in the front frame 52. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1.

  An effect button 67 that can be operated by the player is provided in the approximate center of the upper plate 55, and this effect button 67 has a jog dial 68 around it. When the player operates the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 during a predetermined period, the content displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 to be described later changes, or the game sound output from the speaker 66 changes. The production buttons 67 and the jog dial 68 are also collectively referred to as production units 67 and 68. The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 includes a lending button 57 and a checkout button 58. And a CR settlement display device having a balance display 59.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are nailed in the game area 3. A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and a window or the like on which the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (which is a liquid crystal display device and displays an effect symbol) can be faced. A first start port 11 and a second start port 12 are disposed below the center case 5, and a normal symbol operation gate 17 is disposed on the left side of the center case 5. The second starting port 12 includes a normal electric accessory provided with an openable and closable blade member, and the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the wing piece is opened.

  In the lower right part of the game area, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 are provided. And a first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 composed of a 7-segment display device.

  An attacker type big winning opening 14 is arranged below the second start opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first start port 11, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning port 32, a third left winning port 33, and a fourth left winning port 34 are provided. Note that the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not always change.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 The normal electric solenoid 12b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the mode of the normal symbol that has started to change display and has stopped after a predetermined time. When the normal electric combination solenoid 12b is driven, the blade member of the normal electric combination constituting the second start port 12 is driven almost synchronously, and the ball entering the second start port 12 (second special symbol start switch) 12a (see FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball).

  When the game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first special symbol start switch 11a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the first special symbol starts to change in the first special symbol display device 9, Stop after a predetermined time. Further, when a game ball enters the second start port 12 (ordinary electric accessory) (the second special symbol start switch 12a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 performs the second operation. The special symbol starts changing display and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect mode of the pseudo symbol linked to the variation of each special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are preferentially displayed with a variation display of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation for the first special symbol reserved memory is started. To do.

  A special prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big prize opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the big prize opening 14 is driven almost synchronously, and it is possible to enter the big prize opening 14 (detection by the count switch 14a (see FIG. 4)). It is comprised so that it may become.

  Subsequently, FIG. 3 shows a back view of the pachinko machine in the present embodiment and will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 70 on which the above-described game board 1 is detachably attached is housed in the aforementioned outer frame 51 on the back surface of the pachinko machine 50. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball at the winning slot on the game board 1, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper plate 55 by the payout device 73. . Also, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50 (see also FIG. 4), a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a production symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. It has been. The production symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

  The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 3, the launch control device 84 is not drawn, but the launch control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame (the frame side (front frame). 52, a terminal for outputting a signal output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer). In this embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to.

  Next, FIG. 4 will be described with reference to a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 does not describe a complicated power supply system, but is configured to be supplied directly or indirectly from a power supply (not shown) to a control device or actuator that requires power. ing.

  The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main controller 80 as shown in the block diagram of FIG. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning game Detection signals such as a left winning port switch 31 a for detecting a game ball that has entered the mouth 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are input via the game board relay terminal board 74.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. The main controller 80 also displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol hold. The lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 4) 12b. Thus, the opening and closing of the second start port 12 is controlled. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and big hit (also called special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer.

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

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

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

  Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, the game balls generated in accordance with winnings or the like may be stored without being paid out.

  The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is output by the player pressing the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become. The payout control device 81 and the launch control device 84 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the payout control device 81 to the launch control device 84.

  The sub integrated control device 83 corresponding to the sub control device includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, and uses them for effect display control and sound control. The command for the display control is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the control part (sound control device and It is distributed to the functional unit as a lamp control device. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

  The effect symbol control device 82 receives the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and the sub integrated control device 83 input from the main control device 80 and the effect buttons 67, the jog dial). 68), an effect image such as a pseudo symbol is displayed on the screen 6a of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via the production relay terminal board 65. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 is connected to an effect button sensor 67a for detecting the operation of the effect button 67 and jog dial sensors 68a and 68b for detecting the operation of the jog dial 68. The player can select the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 ( Both of them correspond to the operating means according to the present invention, and the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 has a load device 69 (to the load device according to the present invention) for changing the operational feeling of the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 (loading the operation of the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68). Corresponding) is connected and controlled by the output from the sub integrated control device 83.

  The rendering unit constituting the rendering button 67 and the jog dial 68 has the appearance shown in FIG. When the effect button 67 is pressed down, an effect button reflector (not shown) arranged inside the effect unit pushed up by a coil spring (not shown) moves to the back (down), and FIG. When the effect button sensor 67a arranged on the effect button board 115 detects the bottom of the effect button reflector, the sub control device 83 determines the operation of the effect button 67. At this time, when the load devices 69a, 69b, 69c, 69d arranged around the effect button reflector are activated, the resistance when the effect button 67 is pressed down is changed (resistance by the coil spring + resistance by the load device). ing.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing how the load devices 69a, 69b, 69c, and 69d apply multiple stages of loads when the effect button 67 is pressed down or the jog dial 68 is rotated. The load device according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which four operation parts (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) can be individually operated, and each operation part has a function of a brake pad for the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68. I have. Accordingly, the load when the effect button 67 is pressed down and the load when the jog dial 68 is rotated by the operation or non-operation of the load devices 69a, 69b, 69c, 69d (contact or non-contact of the effect button reflector of the brake pad). Is changing.

  In this embodiment, when all of the four operating portions (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load device are not operated, the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68 and all of the four operating portions of the load device are not in contact with each other. This state is the lowest load factor (load stage 0). When only one brake 69a of the four actuating portions of the load device is actuated, the actuated load device 69a comes into contact with the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68, and the operation of the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68 is one. Apply the stage load. When two brakes 69a and 69b of the four operating portions of the load device are activated, the activated load devices 69a and 69b come into contact with the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68 and apply a second-stage load. . Similarly, when the three brake pads (69a, 69b, 69c) are activated, the third stage load is applied. When the four brake pads (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) are activated, the fourth stage load is applied. It is the composition to hang.

  As described above, as the number of operating brake pads increases, the friction surface increases, and the load factor applied to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68 increases. In the present embodiment, the operating parts (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load devices that serve as the brake pads are each configured to operate using one solenoid, but the mechanism is operated by driving the motor. It is good.

  When operating the load device by driving the motor, a method of controlling the load factor with the configuration shown in FIG. 8 can be considered. In this method, the driving amount of the motor is adjusted, and the load applied to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68 by each operating unit (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) is controlled in a plurality of stages. Specifically, when all the four actuating portions (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load device are not in contact with the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68, the lowest load factor (load) is obtained as in the configuration of FIG. Stage 0). Next, at the load factor at the first stage, all four operating parts (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load device are operated, and each operating part applies a load of 10 g to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68. .

  Similarly, at the load factor at the second stage, all four operating parts (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load device are operated, and each operating part applies a load of 15 g to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68. At the load factor at the third stage, all four operating portions (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load device are operated, and each operating portion applies a load of 20 g to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68. At the load factor at the fourth stage, all four operating parts (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load device are operated, and each operating part applies a load of 25 g to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68.

  In FIG. 8, the motor drive amount is adjusted and four stages of loads are applied to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68. However, the load stage can be increased by increasing or finely adjusting the motor drive amount. Moreover, the structure which increases a load step by combining the structure shown in FIG. 7 (4 operation parts contact each other individually) is also considered.

  In this embodiment, the load can be applied to a plurality of operation means (the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68) by one load device, but of course, a dedicated load device is provided for each operation unit. Configuration is also conceivable. For example, the load device for the jog dial 68 may be configured as shown in FIG. 7, and the load device for the effect button reflector may be configured to increase the reaction force of the coil spring itself. In order to increase the reaction force of the coil spring, there is a method of increasing the number of coil turns by fixing the upper end of the coil spring (the contact portion of the bottom of the effect button reflector) and twisting the other end with a motor or the like. It is done.

  As described above, the effect button board 115 has the sensor 67a for detecting that the effect button 67 is pressed and the jog dial 68 for detecting that the jog dial 68 is rotated as shown in FIG. Two jog dial sensors 68a and 68b are mounted. When the effect button 67 is not pressed (normal state), the effect button sensor 67a is configured to output a high level (Hi), and when the effect button 67 is pressed, the sensor 67a outputs a low level (Lo). . The jog dial sensors 68a and 68b are photo reflectors, and output Hi or Lo, respectively, by detecting whether or not light is reflected by 12 reflectors (not shown) arranged in a circle on the opposing surface. It is configured as follows. When the jog dial 68 is not rotated, the sensors 68a and 68b both output Hi or Lo. The output is dependent on the rotation angle of the jog dial 68. Since the jog dial 68 includes 12 reflectors as described above, the rotation angle can be detected with a resolution of 15 degrees. For example, the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b are both Hi (hereinafter, Hi-Hi). If the jog dial 68 is rotated 15 degrees in either the left or right direction, the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b become Lo-Lo. That is, at the stop position of the jog dial 68, the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b are Hi-Hi or Lo-Lo.

  For example, if the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b are Hi-Hi, and the jog dial 68 is rotated clockwise (clockwise) from here, the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b are Hi-Hi → Hi- Lo → Lo−Lo → Lo−Hi →... When the jog dial 68 is rotated in the reverse direction, the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b change from Hi-Hi → Lo-Hi → Lo-Lo → Hi-Lo →. That is, by detecting in which of these patterns the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b have changed, it is possible to know which direction the jog dial 68 has been rotated to the left and right, and Hi-Hi or Lo-Lo. It is possible to detect how many times the jog dial 68 has been rotated depending on how many times has been generated.

  Next, a main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S70 that is repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed within the remaining time after executing this main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. If it is not a normal interrupt, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on, but microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is usually when power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  If it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial settings (for example, writing a predetermined value to the predetermined area of the memory and setting a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol to each initial to the work area of the memory) Value is written (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (S70).

  If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed. The initial random number value before this process is incremented by +1, but the random number value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is “3966”, it returns to the initial value “0” in the next processing, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that is incremented by 1 each time the process is executed, similar to the initial value random number update process. When the maximum value is "3966", the next process starts. Is returned to “0”, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. If this value is 250, the big hit determination random number is updated as “250” “251” “252”... “3966” “0” “1”.

  When the big hit determination random number is updated once (3967 times), the initial random number value at that time is used as the initial value of the big hit determination random number, and the big hit determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Increment processing is performed. Then, when the big hit determining random number makes one round again, the initial value random number at that time is changed to the initial value of the big hit determining random number. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “249”, it is one round, so the next value after “249” is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, “249” “87” “88”... “3966” “0” “1”. Next to is a new initial random number value. The jackpot symbol determination random number update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”. Each time this process is incremented by 1 and exceeds the maximum value, the initial value is “0”. Return to.

  The hit determination random number update process (S35) following S30 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from “0” to “996”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process is exceeded. Return to a certain “0”. The values to be won are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. This winning determination random number update process is used for lottery of normal symbols, and other initial value random numbers, big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are drawn special symbols. Used for.

  The reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and the initial value is “0”. Return to. In the normal probability state, the number of values that reach when the variable time reduction function is not activated is 21, and the values are “0” to “20”, and reach when the variable time reduction function is activated in the normal probability state. The number of values is 5, the values are “0” to “4”, the number of values that reach in the high probability state is 6, and the values are “0” to “5”.

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from “0” to “1020”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0". In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), confirmation of winning in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed.

  In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc. are acquired. However, the number that can be reserved is limited to 4 at the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, respectively, and when the reserved memory is full, the game ball is stored in the first start port 11 or the second start port 11. (2) Even if a winning is made at the start port 12, only a prize ball is paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

  Subsequently, a success / failure determination process (S55) is performed as condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a big hit. When this success / failure determination process (S55) ends, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed. In each output process (S60), as the game progresses, the main control device 80 controls the production symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, the big prize opening solenoid 14b, and the like. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (S50) that there is a winning game ball in each winning slot on the game board 1, the winning ball data is output to the payout control device 81 so as to pay out the gaming ball as the winning ball. In the process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 83, an error signal is output to the production symbol control device 82 to notify that there is an error when the pachinko machine 50 is abnormal. Each process is executed.

  In the subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65), it is monitored whether or not fraud is performed on the normal winning award (the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, the fourth left winning port 34). It is a process to determine whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number. It is processing to do. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main controller 80.

  The above-described remaining process following this process is composed of the initial value random number update process (S70), but is exactly the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number is not uniform when the interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 is executed once. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (3967 from 0 to 3966) when the big hit determination random number is made one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3967. The hit determination random number update process (S35) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.

  Next, the start winning process, which is one of the winning confirmation processes S50 of FIG. 9, will be described using the flowchart of FIG. In the start winning process of the present embodiment, the stored random number value is specified so that the production symbol display device 6 can continuously produce a specific production over a variable display of a plurality of pseudo symbols. Whether or not the value is a pre-reading determination performed before the lottery (winning determination) is performed and a signal indicating the result of the pre-reading determination is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Therefore, the start winning process is a process including a holding storage means, a holding storage number transmission means, a random value confirmation means, and a prefetch determination signal transmission means in the present invention.

  When the start winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number already stored in the main controller 80 is less than the maximum value (four in the present invention) (S105). If the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), various random values such as success / failure random numbers (random hit determination random number, random number 1 for determining big hit symbol, random number 2 for determining big hit symbol, random number for determining reach, random number for determining variation pattern) Extracted and stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the main controller 80 as the first reserved memory (S110).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S115). The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. When the time reduction flag is 0, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol change time is shortened and the second start is performed. When the time-short flag is 1, the main controller 80 determines that it is in the short-time state when it is not the short-time state in which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory forming the mouth 12 is extended and the opening opportunity is increased. Is the value of

  If S115 is affirmative (S115: yes), the most recently stored first pending storage is read, and it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is different from the big hit determination table at the normal probability (S120). If the determination is affirmative (different from the jackpot value) (S120: yes), it is determined whether or not it is a super-reach value at the normal time based on the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number (whether both values are specific values). (S125). If S125 is positive determination (becomes super reach) (S125: yes), or if S120 is negative determination (the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot value) (S120: no), the continuous notice permission signal is sent to the sub integrated control device. 83 (S130).

  It is possible to determine whether the content of the continuous notice permission signal is permission based on jackpot determination or permission based on super reach determination. Not only the signal indicating permission for continuous performance but also the obtained value (random number for jackpot determination, reach determination) For example, a random number for determining a variation pattern). In the present embodiment, among the various random numbers acquired when entering the first starting port 11, the continuous notice permission signal during the hold storage process based on the determination of the random numbers related to jackpot and super reach (for jackpot determination and reach determination) However, it may be possible to transmit at the same timing based on the determination of another random number (for example, a big hit symbol determination random number or a variation pattern selection random number) or a combination of other random number determinations. .

  Subsequently, after the processing of S130, after the negative determination of S115 (S115: no), or after the negative determination of S125 (non-super reach) (S125: no), the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol is indicated. A pending storage number instruction signal is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S135).

  In the above processing, the continuous notice permission signal is transmitted when the first special symbol is a big hit determination in the pre-reading determination, or when the non-big hit is a super reach determination. The effect of such a determination criterion configuration (particularly in consideration of whether or not to become super reach) will be described below.

  When considering the effect of the continuous production, the player's expectation gradually amplifies as the variation processing of the plurality of first special symbols related to the continuous production is sequentially digested. If all the continuous performances are permitted based on the above jackpot determination, the player's expectation rises every time, but it turns out that the big success is achieved when the continuous performance occurs, and the expectation is amplified. It will not be played and will be less playable. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a pattern that deviates as a result of the continuous performance, but the fluctuation of the last special symbol related to the continuous performance (which indicates whether or not the result of this variation is a big hit) will be a normal fluctuation or generally a big hit. If there is a fluctuation pattern that has almost no, the amplitude of the player's expectation that has increased with the progress of the continuous production up to that point in time, the time when it was found that the fluctuation pattern is less likely to hit ). Therefore, the effect of the effect converges before the end of the continuous notice effect, and the player who has experienced such an effect refuses to raise the expectation as the effect of the effect in the subsequent effect that occurs. It will be.

  Since the continuous production includes the above-described problems, in the present embodiment, as a means for solving the problem, when the result of the continuous production is lost, the variation pattern of the last special symbol variation related to the continuous notice variation is configured to be super reach. With this configuration, even if the result of the continuous performance is off (not a big hit), until the final result is displayed, the variation mode of the super reach greatly amplifies the player's expectation, and the effect of the effect is exhibited to the end. It has a configuration.

  Returning to the description of the process shown in FIG. 10, if the process of S135 is completed, or if a negative determination is made in S100 (S100: no) or a negative determination is made in S105 (S105: no), the second start port switch 12a detects a game ball. It is determined whether or not (S140). If it is affirmation determination (S140: yes), it will be determined whether the 2nd pending | holding memory | storage number already stored in the main control apparatus 80 is less than the maximum value (= 4 pieces) (S145). If the determination is affirmative (S145: yes), various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number 1, big hit symbol determination random number 2, reach determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number) are extracted. Then, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the main controller 80 as the second reserved memory (S150).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S155). If it is affirmation determination (S155: yes), the same prefetch determination process as S120 and S125 will be performed (S160). After the process of S160 or when S155 is negative (short time state) (S155: no), a reserved memory number indicating signal indicating the reserved memory number of the second special symbol is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S165). . If the process of S165 is completed, a negative determination is made in S140 (S140: no), or a negative determination is made in S145 (S145: no), a return is returned.

  In the game specification of the present embodiment, since the continuous effect is not executed based on the prefetch determination result of the second special symbol, the result obtained in the process of S160 is not transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, but the prefetch effect other than the continuous effect is performed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the pre-reading determination result of the second special symbol is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. A configuration is also conceivable in which information (random value) that is the basis of the determinations in S120 and S125 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 each time, and the determinations in S120 and S125 are executed by the sub integrated control device 83. In addition, when the pre-reading effect is also performed in the second special symbol, it is preferable that the continuous effect permission signal includes a content indicating whether the random number is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. S110 and S150 correspond to the reserved storage means in the present invention, S120, S125 and 160 correspond to the random number value confirmation means, S130 corresponds to the prefetch determination signal transmission means, and S135 and S165 correspond to the reserved storage number transmission means. It corresponds to.

  Next, the success / failure determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the determination process is started in FIG. 11, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating based on the jackpot flag (S200). If the determination in S200 is negative (S200: no), the special symbol is not changing (S205: no), and the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S210: no), the process proceeds to S250 in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is storage (holding storage in S150 described above) (S250).

  If the determination is affirmative (S250: yes), the second reserved storage number is decremented (S255), and the process proceeds to S270. If a negative determination is made (S250: no), it is determined whether or not there is a first hold storage (the hold storage in S110 described above) (S260). If the determination is affirmative (S260: yes), the first reserved storage number is decremented (S265), and the process proceeds to S270.

  In S270, the oldest one of the second reserved memories (the first reserved memory if the process is shifted from S265) is read (the reserved memory is erased), and the probability variation flag is set (ie, 1) or not. Determine. Here, the probability variation flag of 1 means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in a high probability gaming state. If the determination is affirmative (S270: yes), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S275). Here, the number of hit values is 100, which are 758 to 777, 1314 to 1333, 1758 to 1777, 2758 to 2777, and 3314 to 3333. That is, the hit probability is 1 / 39.67. If the determination is negative (S270: no), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S280). Here, the number of hit values is 10, which is 775 to 777, 1775 to 1777, and 2774 to 2777. That is, the hit probability is 1 / 396.7. Based on the determination in S275 or S280, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit (S285). If the determination is affirmative (S285: yes), the winning symbol is determined by the big hit symbol determining random number (S290).

  The contents of the jackpot symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. The jackpot symbol is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, there are 10 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10, and the symbols 1 (the top symbol in the diagram) to the symbols 6 are probable. Symbols, symbol 7 to symbol 10 (the bottom symbol in this diagram) are normal symbols. In addition, symbols 4 to 6 are big wins for 2 rounds, and the other symbols are big hits for 15 rounds. Note that the probability that each jackpot symbol is displayed is set to be generated evenly for the jackpot symbol determination random numbers for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 16 (a). On the other hand, for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the symbols 1 to 3 are set to be generated with twice the probability of the symbols 7 to 10. Further, the symbols 4 to 6 are set so as not to occur. As a result, in the lottery with the first special symbol, 15 rounds are won with a probability of 7/10, and in the lottery with the second special symbol, 15 rounds are won with a probability of 100%. In other words, the jackpot with the second special symbol can be expected to win more prize balls, which is a jackpot that is advantageous to the player. The probability of shifting to the probability variation state is 6/10 for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the 15 round probability variation jackpot assigned to symbols 1 to 3 is to open the grand prize winning opening 14 for a maximum of 28 seconds 15 times. The operation of the symbol variation time shortening function (also simply referred to as the time shortening function or the time shortening function) and the operation of the normal electric accessory opening extension function (also simply referred to as the opening extension function) are both continued until the next jackpot. The 15 round normal jackpot assigned to symbols 7 to 10 is to open the grand prize winning opening 14 for a maximum of 28 seconds 15 times. After that, the time shortening function and the opening extension function are activated. Continue until the special symbol changes 100 times. The probability variation function does not work. The two-round probability variation jackpot assigned to symbols 4 to 6 is marked as a surprise jackpot in FIG. 17 and is a two-time opening of the big winning opening 14 for a maximum of 2 seconds. The fluctuating function operates until the next big hit. With regard to the symbol variation time reduction function and the opening extension function of ordinary electric accessories, both the operation and non-operation change depending on the gaming state when the special symbol that is displayed symbols 4 to 6 starts to change To do.

  That is, if the state at the time of the change is a state in which the time is activated, both the time shortening function and the opening extension function are operated until the next big hit. On the other hand, if the state at the time of the change is a state where the time reduction is not activated, neither the time shortening function nor the opening extension function is activated. Note that the time-shortening function and the open extension function set an upper limit value in a counter called the number of time-savings during these operations, count down each time the special symbol fluctuates, and stop the operation when it becomes zero. In the case of 15 rounds of big hit, 100 is set as the number of time reductions. When operating the time-shortening function and the open extension function until the next big hit, it is substantially realized by setting 10,000 as the number of time-shortening times. The above-described “probable change until the next big hit” is realized by setting 10,000 as the number of probable changes. Like the number of time reductions, the probability variation number is counted down every time the special symbol varies, and when the probability variation becomes zero, the operation of the probability variation function is stopped.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 17, the small hit is to open the big prize opening 14 for a maximum of 2 seconds twice. After the completion, all of the probability variation function, the time shortening function, and the opening extension function are performed. Does not work. However, this means that these functions will not be triggered by the occurrence / termination of a small hit, and the state at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol that caused the small hit is maintained. . That is, when the change is started in the probability change state, the gaming state after the small hit is the probability change state, and when the change is started in the time reduction state, the game is in the time reduction state, and the change in the open extension state. When is started, it is in an open extension state. This means that it is difficult to distinguish the small hit and the sudden big hit from the opening pattern of the big winning opening 14, and whether the time-shortening function or the opening extension function is activated in the subsequent state. . Note that when the probability variation function is not activated, small hits and sudden big hits occur, and the gaming state after each of these ends is different (the probability variation function does not operate for small hits, and the probability big hit is a probability. However, it may be difficult for the player to determine whether or not the probability variation function is activated by making the effects associated with this activation / deactivation exactly the same. it can.

  Specifically, for example, when the special symbol hits the symbols 1 to 3, the effect symbols “111” to “999” shown in FIG. 18 are fixedly displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and the special symbol is the symbol 7 In the case of winning at -10, the effect symbols “222”, “444”, “666”, and “888” shown in FIG. In the case of a small hit, the latent symbol “246” shown in FIG. This makes it difficult for the player to know whether or not the probability variation function has been activated.

  If the production symbol is “222”, “444”, “666”, “888” and a big hit, a promotion effect will be given during the big hit game. Informs that the probability variation function is activated, and informs that the probability variation function is not activated after the big hit game if the special symbol is 7-10.

  Returning to FIG. When the jackpot symbol is determined in this way, the variation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the variation pattern (S295), and the jackpot setting process is performed (S300). The jackpot setting process is based on the determined jackpot design, the game status after jackpot (such as whether there is a probability change or opening extension) and information about the jackpot game (opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) It is a process to acquire. Note that the opening time and ending time in the case of two round big hits are set differently depending on the number of reserved symbols stored in special symbols.

  If it is determined in S285 that the player has come off, it is determined whether or not a small hit is made (S305). Here, when the big hit determination random number is 301 to 361, the big hit is determined. That is, the small hit probability is about 1/65. If the determination is affirmative, a small hit symbol is determined (S310), and a variation pattern is determined by a variation pattern determination random number (S315). The determination of the small hit symbol is performed by a random symbol for determining the small hit symbol acquired when the ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. This random number takes a value of 0-9. When the small hit is also out (S305: no), the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number (S320). When the variation pattern is set in S315 or S320 in this way, a loss setting process is performed (S325). In the lose setting process, if the number of time reductions or the number of times of probability change is positive, -1 is respectively set.

  Subsequent to S300 or S325, the data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, one of the normal big hit, the probable big hit, the out of reach (with out of reach but with reach display), the out of with small hit or no reach display. A change start command (display control command) including change data specifying the indicated data and change time is output to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S330), and special game processing is performed. Although the effect symbol display device 6 starts the variation display of the effect symbol by the process of S330, the main controller 80 also starts the variation of the special symbol almost simultaneously.

  If it is determined in S205 of FIG. 11 that the special symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to S340 of FIG. 13 and the symbol change time (based on the change pattern of S295, S315, or S320) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not. If the determination is negative (S340: no), the special game process is performed. If the determination is affirmative, the confirmed symbol display process (S345) is performed, and then the special game process is performed. In the fixed symbol display process, a command for displaying a fixed symbol (symbol fixed command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. To stop at the fixed symbol.

  When it is determined in S210 in FIG. 11 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed, the process proceeds to S350 in FIG. In the case of negative determination (S350: no), special game processing is performed. If the determination is affirmative (S350: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S355), and it is determined whether the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a combination (array) that is a big hit (S360). If an affirmative determination is made (S360: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S365). If the probability variation flag is 1 (S365: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S370, and the process proceeds to S375. If the probability variation flag is not 1 (S365: no), the process proceeds to S375. In S375, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. If the time reduction flag is 1 (S375: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S380, and the process proceeds to S385. If the time reduction flag is not 1 (S375: no), the process proceeds to S385 as it is.

  In S385, the big hit flag is set by the condition device operation start processing. In step S390, the accessory continuous operation device is operated, and in step S395, a big hit start effect process is performed. In the jackpot start effect process, a command for starting the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (such as the jackpot opening time, release pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. When the big hit start effect process ends, a special game process is performed.

  If it is determined in S360 that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big win (S360: no), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1, and if it is 1 (S400: yes), the number of probability variations Whether or not is 0 is determined (S405). If the probability variation count is 0 (S405: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S410, and the process proceeds to S415. When the probability variation flag is not 1 (S400: no) or when the probability variation number is not 0 (S405: no), the processing proceeds to S415 as it is. In S415, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1, and if it is 1 (S415: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (S420). If the number of time reductions is 0 (S420: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S425 and the process proceeds to S430. When the time reduction flag is not 1 (S415: no) or when the time reduction count is not 0 (S420: no), the process proceeds to S430 as it is.

  In S430, a state designation command indicating whether the current game state is being changed or not is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and in S435, the special display that is confirmed is displayed. It is determined whether or not the symbol is a combination (arrangement) that makes a small hit. If the combination is a small hit (S435: yes), a special electric accessory starting process (S440) is performed, and a small hit start effect process is performed in S445. In the small hit start effect process, a command for starting the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (opening time for the small hit, ending time for the small hit, etc.) are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. When the small hit start effect process ends, the special game process is executed. If it is determined in S435 that the combination is not a small hit (S435: no), the special game process is executed as it is.

  Next, the special game process will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special game process is started in FIG. 19, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S500). If the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S505). If the big prize opening 14 is not being opened (S505: no), it is determined whether the big prize opening 14 is closed during the interval between rounds (S510). If it is not during the interval (S510: no), it is determined whether the big hit end effect is being performed (S515). If this is also a negative determination (S515: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the production to start the big hit game has passed (S520). When the big hit start effect time has elapsed (S520: yes), the big winning opening opening process (S525) is performed and this process is ended (return).

  If it is determined in S505 that the big prize opening 14 is open, the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 20 and it is determined whether or not ten big prize openings 14 have been won. In the present embodiment, the number is 10, but it may be 9 or 8, and is not particularly limited. When ten winning prize openings 14 are won (S550: yes), the process proceeds to S560, and the closing prize closing process is performed. Then, a big hit interval process (S565) is performed, and the special game process is terminated. If ten winning prize openings 14 have not been won (S550: no), the process proceeds to S555, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. In this embodiment, in the case of a big hit in 15 rounds, the maximum opening time of each round is set to 28 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this number of seconds. When the opening time is over (S555: yes), the process merges with S560, and when it is not over (S555: no), the special game process is finished.

  If it is determined in S510 in FIG. 19 that the interval is in progress, the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 20 to determine whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed. When the interval time has elapsed (S570: yes), it is determined whether or not the last round was the last winning opening 14 opened (S575). If it is the final round (S575: yes), a big hit end effect process (S580) is performed, and the special game process is ended. If it is not the final round (S575: no), the process of opening the special winning opening 14 is performed again (S585), and the special game process is terminated. When it is determined that the big hit interval time has not elapsed (S570: no), the special game process is terminated as it is. In the process of opening / closing the special winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. Based on the signal, the sub integrated control device 83 grasps the current round and performs an effect corresponding to the round.

  If it is determined in S515 in FIG. 19 that the big hit end effect is being performed, the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 21 to determine whether or not the big hit end effect time has elapsed. When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (S600: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S605), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S610). Then, it is determined whether or not the next game state acquired in S300 shifts to probability change (S615). When shifting to probability change (S615: yes), the number of times of probability change is set (S620), the probability change flag is set to 1 (S625), and the process proceeds to S630. When the probability variation flag is set to 1, the winning probability of the special symbol is improved in this embodiment. When the process does not shift to the probability change (S615: no), the process proceeds to S630 as it is. If the confirmed symbol is a two-round big hit symbol, it is determined as yes in S615, and the probability variation flag is set.

  In S630, it is determined whether or not to shift to a short time in the next gaming state. In case of shifting to time reduction (S630: yes), the number of time reduction is set (S635), the time reduction flag is set to 1 (S640), and a process of transmitting a jackpot end command to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed (S645). Then, the state designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S650), and the special game process is terminated. When the hour / short flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, the average symbol time for special symbols is shortened, the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 12 is set, and the value of the hour / times counter is set. If the time does not change quickly (S630: no), the process goes straight to S645. If the confirmed symbol is a two-round jackpot symbol, it is determined to be no in S630 and the time does not shift. However, if the confirmed symbol is a two-round jackpot symbol during the time reduction, it is determined to be yes in S630, and the time reduction state is maintained. The above is the special game process.

  If it is determined in FIG. 19 that the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: no), the small hit game process shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 is executed. When this process is activated, it is determined in S700 whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation. If it is in operation (S700: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S705). In the case of negative determination (S705: no), it is determined whether it is during the interval between the small hit games (S710). If it is not the interval between the small hit games (S710: no) and is not in the end effect of the small hit game (S715: no), it waits for the time required for the start effect of the small hit game to elapse (S720: yes). Then, the special winning opening 14 is opened (S725), and this process is terminated. If it is determined that the special electric accessory is not operating (S700: no) or that the time required for the small hit start effect has not elapsed (S720: no), the present process is terminated. .

  If it is determined in S705 in FIG. 22 that the big prize opening 14 is open, the process proceeds to S750 in FIG. 23, and it is determined whether or not ten big prize openings 14 have been won. When it is determined that ten winning prize openings 14 have not been won (S750: no), the process proceeds to S755, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 14 has ended. In this embodiment, in the case of a small hit, the longest time for each opening is set to 0.8 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this number of seconds. When the opening time is over (S755: yes), a special winning opening closing process is performed in S760. Then, a small hit interval process (S765) is performed, and the small hit game process is terminated. If ten winning prizes 14 are won (S750: yes), the process goes directly to S760, and if the opening time of the big winning opening 14 has not ended (S755: no), the small hit game processing is ended.

  If it is determined in S710 in FIG. 22 that the small hit interval is in progress, the process proceeds to S770 in FIG. 23 to determine whether or not the small hit interval time has elapsed. When the small hit interval time has elapsed (S770: yes), it is determined in S775 whether the large winning opening 14 has been opened a predetermined number of times (here, twice) or 10 have been won. If the determination is affirmative (S775: yes), a small hit end effect process (S780) is performed to end the small hit game process. In the case of a negative determination (S775: no), the big prize opening 14 is opened once for 0.8 seconds by the big prize opening process (S785), and the small hit game process is ended. In other words, in the small win, the big winning opening 14 is basically opened twice for 0.8 seconds, but if there are 10 or more winnings in one opening, the small winning ends only by one opening. To do. Actually, it is rare that 10 or more winnings are generated in one opening.

  If it is determined in S715 in FIG. 22 that the small hit end effect is being performed, the process proceeds to S790 in FIG. 23 to determine whether or not the small hit end effect time has elapsed. If it is determined that the small hit end effect time has elapsed (S790: yes), the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in S795, and the small hit end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S800). End the small hit game process. If it is determined that the small hit end effect time has not elapsed (S790: no), the small hit game processing is ended as it is.

  Next, processing performed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described. 24 is a process based on the first reserved memory number instruction signal (FIG. 10, S135) and the second reserved memory number instruction signal (FIG. 10, S165) transmitted by the main controller 80. It is. When the pending storage number instruction signal reception process is started, it is determined whether or not the first pending storage instruction signal or the second pending storage instruction signal is received from the main controller 80 (S850). If the determination is affirmative (S850: yes), 1 is added to the value of the corresponding first or second reserved ball number counter (S855), and a signal designating a display mode corresponding to the value obtained by adding 1 is produced. The data is transmitted to the control device 82 (S860). After the process of S860, or if S850 is negative (S850: no), return to return.

  The first and second reserved ball number counters are counters indicating the number of reserved memories displayed on the effect symbol display device 82, and a decrement process of -1 is performed every time a new variable display is started. With this process, the effect symbol display device 6 can display the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means included in the main control device 80 in a timely manner. In the case where the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82 are integrated, S860 (reserved ball number display signal transmission process) may be used as it is as the reserved ball number display process.

  Next, the fluctuation start command reception process 1 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This variation start command reception process 1 is a process including the load device control means in the present invention. When the fluctuation start command reception process is started, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start command is received from the main control device 80 (S900). The variation start command is a command transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 by the process of S330 of FIG.

  If S900 is negative (S900: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S900: yes), it is checked whether the load device is in an inoperative state (S905). Although details regarding the operation trigger of the load device will be described later, when the load device is activated during the variation pattern in which the operation of the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 becomes effective, the effective period of the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 ends. At the same time, the operation of the load device ends. However, in the event of a malfunction, the operation status of the load device is confirmed when a change start command is received. In the present embodiment, when the load device is activated during the pseudo fluctuation, since the operation is terminated before the fluctuating pseudo symbol is confirmed, the symbol confirmation command (S345) is sent from the main controller 80. It is good also as a structure which confirms the non-operation state of a load apparatus in response to having received.

  If S905 is affirmative (S905: yes), the process proceeds to S915, and if negative (S905: no), the operation of the load device is terminated (S910), and the process proceeds to S915. In S915, the distribution random number 1 generated by the sub integrated control device 83 is extracted (S915), and subsequently, a plurality of variation patterns (received variations) stored in the sub integrated control device 83 corresponding to the received variation start command are extracted. One variation pattern is selected from among a plurality of variation patterns having the same time as the variation time indicated by the start command in accordance with the value of the distribution random number 1 extracted in S915 (S920).

  If the selected variation pattern is a variation pattern (super reach) for performing an effect using the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68, it corresponds to a load stage stored value included in a later-described change pattern selection table (see FIG. 26). Then, processing for setting the operation (load factor) of the load devices (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) is performed. If the selected variation pattern is a variation pattern that does not use the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68, an operation (non-operation) with a zero-stage load factor is set (S925). Subsequently, an instruction signal for displaying the variation pattern selected by the above process on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S930), and the process returns. The above is the description of the fluctuation start command reception process 1, but S925 is a process corresponding to a part of the load factor selection means and the load device control means in the present invention.

  Next, the contents of the variation pattern (super reach) of the pseudo effect using the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the diagram of FIG. FIG. 26 is a chart showing fluctuation pattern contents of fighter reach, car reach, and duel reach using the production button 67 or the jog dial 68. The fighter reach using the effect button 67 is further divided into six types of change pattern 1 to change pattern 6, and on the effect symbol display device 6, dog fight effects of the hero fighter and enemy fighter are unfolded. As can be seen from the chart, even in the same fighter reach production, there is a variation pattern in which there are two load stages from a variation pattern in which no load is applied to the effect button 67 (the load stage is zero and the load factor is zero). In addition, even with the same fluctuation time, there are also fluctuation patterns for setting different load stages depending on the lottery results (fluctuation patterns 4 and 6).

  The car reach using the jog dial 68 is further divided into eight types of variation pattern 7 to variation pattern 14, and on the effect symbol display device 6, a display effect in which the vehicle avoids an obstacle is performed according to the operation of the jog dial 68. As can be seen from the chart, even in the same car reach production, there are four fluctuation patterns from two fluctuation patterns to the jog dial 68. In addition, there are also provided fluctuation patterns for setting different load stages (fluctuation patterns 9 and 11 or fluctuation patterns 10 and 12) due to the difference in the lottery results even in the same fluctuation time.

  The duel reach using the effect button 67 is further divided into three types, that is, the change pattern 15 to the change pattern 17, and a display effect in which two characters fight on the effect symbol display device 6 is performed. As can be seen from the chart, even in the same duel reach production, there are a variation pattern with three stages of load applied to the production button 67 and a variation pattern with four stages.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described contents are stored in the variation pattern selection table. As described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 25, when the sub integrated control device 83 receives the variation start command, the variation time indicated by the command is displayed. Then, one fluctuation pattern is selected according to the value of the extracted distribution random number 1, and the operation instruction content of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 based on the selected fluctuation pattern (in this embodiment, the effect button 67 The instruction contents are set once, the instruction contents of the jog dial 68 are rotated once in either direction), and the load stage applied to the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is set.

  In the super reach using the three types of effect buttons 67 or the jog dial 68 described above, the load stage to be set differs from the character to be displayed for each super reach. This can be said to be a configuration in which the load factor to be selected differs depending on the character to be displayed, and the preference is further increased by providing a variation pattern having a different load factor even for the same character.

  FIG. 27 and FIG. 28 are charts showing the rate of occurrence of the load stage according to the lottery result (based on the distribution result of super reach with the distribution random number 1). In the fighter plane reach, when the lottery result is lost in the distribution result of the distribution random number 1, the load stage of 80% is 0 stage and the load stage of 20% is 1 stage. Similarly, when the lottery result is a big hit, the 10% load stage is 0 stage, the 20% load stage is 1 stage, and the 70% load stage is 2 stages.

  In car reach, when the lottery result is lost in the distribution result of the distribution random number 1, the load stage of 60% becomes two stages and the load stage of 40% becomes three stages. Similarly, when the lottery result is a big hit, the 20% load stage is two stages, the 30% load stage is three stages, and the 50% load stage is four stages.

  In duel reach, if the lottery result is lost in the distribution result of distribution random number 1, all the load stages are 3 stages, and if the lottery result is a big hit, the 80% load stage is 3 stages Thus, the 20% load stage becomes four stages.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the fighter aircraft reach, the car reach, and the duel reach using the production button 67 and the jog dial 68 are set with the minimum load stage and the maximum load stage, and the lottery result is less than the case of losing. In the case of jackpot, the probability of setting the highest load stage is higher, but if you have other super reach, it is not necessary to have the same setting, fighter reach, car reach, duel reach Any one of the above may be such a setting.

  Next, operation means execution determination processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83 during super reach will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. In this process, during the super reach using the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68, the operation valid timer set at the start of the valid period during which the operation of these operation means is valid (when the super reach is developed) is 0. It is determined whether or not it is larger, that is, whether or not the effective period remains (S1005). If it is affirmative (S1005: yes), if it is fighter reach or duel reach, whether the effect button sensor 67a has detected the operation of the effect button 67, and if it is car reach, has the jog dial sensors 68a, 68b detected one rotation of the jog dial 68? It is determined whether or not (S1010). If the determination is negative (S1010: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1010: yes), the instruction operation completion setting is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 as an instruction operation completion setting (S1025). The operation valid period of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is ended (S1030).

  Following S1030, it is determined whether or not the load device is in operation (S1035). If the determination is affirmative (S1035: yes), the operation of the load device is terminated (S1040). A signal instructing the execution of the post-notification indicating whether the operation was performed at the load stage is transmitted (S1045), and the process returns. If S1035 is negative (S1035: no), a signal instructing execution of the post-notification indicating that the load device has not been operated is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1050), and the process returns.

  If S1005 is negative (S1005: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 30 to determine whether or not the operation valid period end processing has been performed (S1060). If affirmative (S1060: yes), return to the return. (S1060: no), an operation valid period end process is performed (S1065), and it is determined whether or not the load device is operating (S1070). If the determination is affirmative (S1070: yes), the operation of the load device is terminated (S1075), and if the determination is negative (S1070: no), the process returns.

  The above is the description of the operation means execution determination process. When the load device is operating by the load device operation end processing executed in S1040 or S1075, the operation of the load device is ended in accordance with the end of the effective period of the operation means (before the display of the fixed symbol). In addition, in order to prevent a malfunction due to any cause and the operation of the load device to be continued, the variation start command reception process 1 shown in FIG. 25 also confirms the operation of the load device when the variation start command is received. In the unlikely event that it is operating, the load device operation end process is performed.

  In this embodiment, the content of the effect on the effect symbol display device 6 during the effective period is not changed by the operation or non-operation of the load device during the effective period, but the operation means is operated as instructed. The condition (affirmative determination in S1020), after the end of the effective period, that is, after the end of the operation of the load device, a post-notification of the operation status of the load device during the effective period (in the case of operation, notification to the load stage) It has become. Specifically, when it is determined that the load device is operating or not operating through an affirmative determination in S1010 (S1035), a post-notification instruction that can recognize whether the load device is operating or not operating is determined according to the determination result. (S1045, S1050), but if it is determined that the load device is operating or not operating (S1070) without affirmative determination in S1010 (S1070), regardless of whether the load device is operating or not operating, Do not do (no post-notification).

  When there is no change in the effect content on the effect symbol display device 6 during the effective period according to the operation or non-operation of the load device during the effective period, the player determines whether or not the load device is operated by the effect button 67 or Surprise is increased and the preference is increased only when the jog dial 68 can be realized for the first time, but there is a problem that it is not possible to determine whether the felt operation feeling is a production or failure. However, if the load status is notified in advance, it is possible to determine whether it is a production or a failure, but there will be no surprise when it is operated as much as it is known beforehand. In this embodiment, the presence or absence of the operation of the load device is notified after the operation effective period ends (after the fact), so that both the above-described problems are solved.

  In addition, as described with reference to the charts of FIGS. 26, 27, and 28, the load device is configured to operate with a higher probability as the lottery result is hit. Expectation increases. If the post operation notification is made after the effective period is over after actually operating and realizing the operation or non-operation of the load device, the expectation of jackpot can be confirmed in double by the sense of operation and the content of the post notification. However, in the present embodiment, if the production button 67 or the jog dial 68 is not operated, it indicates whether or not the load device has been operated even if the effective period ends, in other words, whether or not the expectation of the jackpot is high. Notification is not carried out. Since the big hit expectation is a matter that the player is most interested in, this configuration further encourages the player to operate the production button 67 and the jog dial 68, and as a result, draws out the production effect provided by the gaming machine. effective.

  Next, using the timing charts shown in FIGS. 31 to 34, the relationship between the super reach implementation period, the operating means effective period, and the load device operation period when super reach is performed using the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68. Will be explained. FIG. 31 (1) is a timing chart showing a case where the operation as instructed is not performed during the operation means effective period.

  In this case, when the pseudo-variation starts and develops into super reach, an operation effective timer for measuring the effective period of the operation means is set and the operation means effective period rises, and the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 becomes effective. Become. At this time, based on the load stage set in the load apparatus operation setting (S975), the load apparatus starts operation in any one of the 0 stage to the 4 stages (in the example of (1), the operation is performed in 3 stages). On the effect symbol display device 6, the effect display for instructing the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is started.

  During the operation means effective period, until the operation of the instructed effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is completed, the effect instructing the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is continuously displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. When the operation effective timer is measured in a state where the operation as instructed is not performed and the operation effective timer becomes 0, the operation of the load device is ended if the load device is operating at the same time as the operation means effective period is ended. Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point.

  After the operation means effective period is over, the effect change of the pseudo symbol when the operation according to the operation instruction is not performed is performed on the effect symbol display device 6, but the operation instruction display is performed during the operation means effective period. Because no operation was performed, the effect display indicating the lottery result was not performed, and the subsequent notification of whether the load device was activated during the operation means effective period, that is, the notification of the jackpot expectation degree was not performed as well. End the pseudo-variation.

  FIG. 31 (2) is a timing chart showing a case where an operation as instructed is performed within the operating means effective period. In this case as well, the same processing as (1) is performed from the start of pseudo fluctuation to the development of super reach, and when the production button 67 or the jog dial 68 completes the operation as indicated by the operation instruction during the operation means effective period, If the load device is operating at the same time as the operation means effective period is ended, the operation of the load device is also ended. Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point. Therefore, both (1) and (2) are changed to the lowest load (load factor 0 due to non-operation of the load device) before the symbol confirmation display is performed.

  After the operation means effective period is over, the lottery result suggesting effect that is performed when the operation according to the operation instruction is performed is performed on the effect symbol display device 6 (specific contents of the effect will be described later with reference to the drawings). . In addition, since the operation according to the operation instruction display is performed during the operation means effective period, a post-notification on whether or not the load device is activated during the operation means effective period is performed on the effect symbol display device 6, and after a predetermined time End the pseudo-variation. Note that, regardless of whether or not the operation of the operation means is performed as instructed, the pseudo variation time for one time and the type of the determined symbol (lottery result) displayed after the end of the variation are not changed.

  FIGS. 32 (3) and (4) show the super reach implementation period, the operation means effective period, and the load apparatus operation period when the load stage due to the operation of the load device changes during the operation means effective period. 31 is a timing chart showing the relationship, and (3) shows a case where the operation as instructed was not performed during the operation means effective period, as in (1) of FIG. 31, and (4) shows the case of ( Similar to 2), a case where an operation as instructed is performed during the operation means effective period is shown.

  Even in (3), when the pseudo-variation starts and develops into super reach, an operation effective timer for measuring the effective period of the operation means is set and the operation means effective period rises, and the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is performed. validate. At this time, the load device operates based on a preset load stage (four stages), but in the example shown in FIG. 32, the load apparatus gradually changes from the one-stage operation to the four-stage operation during the operation means effective period. To do. Due to this change, the load on the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 increases as time elapses during the operation means effective period, and the operation is difficult to execute. In addition, if the preset load stage is three stages, it changes gradually from one stage operation to three stages, and if the preset load stage is two stages, it changes from one stage operation to two stages and is preset. If the load stage is one stage, the load stage does not change.

  Even during the effective period of the operation means shown in FIG. 32, an effect instructing the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is continuously displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 until the operation of the instructed effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is completed. . When the operation effective timer is measured in a state where the operation as instructed is not performed and the operation effective timer becomes 0, the operation of the load device is ended if the load device is operating at the same time as the operation means effective period is ended. Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point.

  After the operation means effective period, the pseudo symbol effect variation when the operation according to the operation instruction on the effect symbol display device 6 is not performed is performed, but the operation instruction display is performed during the operation means effective period. Because the operation was not performed, the effect display indicating the lottery result was not performed, and a pseudo-variation was performed without performing a post-notification of whether the load device was activated during the operation means effective period, that is, notifying the jackpot expectation degree Exit.

  FIG. 32 (4) is a timing chart showing a case where an operation as instructed is performed within the operating means effective period. In this case as well, the same processing as (3) is performed from the start of the pseudo-variation to the development to super reach, and the load device operates in accordance with the preset load stage (four stages) along with the passage of time. When the production button 67 or the jog dial 68 completes the operation according to the operation instruction display during the operation means effective period, the operation means effective period is ended at that time, and the load device is operated at the same time. Then, the operation of the load device is also terminated. Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point. Accordingly, both (3) and (4) are changed to the lowest level load (the load factor is 0 due to the non-operation of the load device) before the symbol confirmation display is performed. Even if the load stage changes, the content of the operation instruction display does not change.

  After the operation means effective period is over, the lottery result suggesting effect that is performed when the operation according to the operation instruction is performed is performed on the effect symbol display device 6 (specific contents of the effect will be described later with reference to the drawings). . In addition, since the operation according to the operation instruction display is performed during the operation means effective period, a post-notification of whether or not the load device is activated is performed on the effect symbol display device 6, and the pseudo fluctuation is terminated after a predetermined time. In the example of (4), since the operation according to the operation instruction has been completed at the three stages before the load stage of the load device rises to four stages, the contents of the post-notification of whether or not the load device has been activated is: The information indicating the three-step operation may be used, or the content indicating the set four-step operation may be used. In addition, the content may indicate that the operation has been finished in three steps although it is originally four steps. Note that, regardless of whether or not the operation of the operation means is performed as instructed, the pseudo variation time for one time and the type of the determined symbol (lottery result) displayed after the end of the variation are not changed. (3) The configuration of (4) is a configuration in which the operation stage of the load device is controlled to a higher level as the jackpot expectation of the lottery result of the variation display is higher.

  FIG. 33 is a timing chart of a configuration in which the magnitude of the load due to the operation of the load device changes during the operation means effective period (super-reach implementation period, operation means effective period, load device, and the like, as in FIG. 32). Shows the relationship with the working period). In FIG. 33, the load device does not sequentially switch the load stages from 0 to 4 as in FIG. 32, but the load factor applied to the operating means from the start of the operating means effective period is linearly proportional to the passage of time ( (Linear system).

  Also in FIG. 33 (5), when the pseudo-variation starts and develops into super reach, an operation effective timer for measuring the effective period of the operation means is set and the operation means effective period rises, and the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is The operation becomes valid. At this time (at the time of super reach development), the load device is activated and the load applied to the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is increased linearly with the passage of time. Due to this change, the load on the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 increases as time elapses during the operation means effective period, and the operation is difficult to execute.

  Even during the effective period of the operation means in FIG. 33, until the operation of the instructed effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is completed, the effect instructing the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is continuously displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. . When the operation effective timer is measured in a state where the operation as instructed is not performed and the operation effective timer becomes 0, the operation of the load device is ended if the load device is operating at the same time as the operation means effective period is ended. Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 33, the load at the time when the operation valid timer becomes 0 in a state where the instructed operation is not performed is the largest load (rate).

  After the end of the operation means effective period, on the effect symbol display device 6, the effect variation of the pseudo symbol when the operation according to the operation instruction is not performed is performed, but the operation according to the operation instruction display is not performed. For this reason, the effect display indicating the lottery result is not performed, and the pseudo-variation is terminated without performing post-notification of whether or not the load device has been operated during the operation means effective period, that is, notification of the jackpot expectation.

  FIG. 33 (6) is a timing chart showing a case where an operation as instructed is performed within the operation means effective period. In this case as well, the same processing as (5) is performed from the start of pseudo fluctuation to the development of super reach, and the load device linearly increases the load factor with the passage of time, and during the operation means effective period. When the production button 67 or the jog dial 68 completes the operation as indicated by the operation instruction display, the operation means valid period ends at that time, and at the same time, the operation of the load device also ends if the load device operates. Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point. Therefore, both (5) and (6) are changed to the lowest load (load factor 0 due to non-operation of the load device) before the symbol confirmation display is performed. Even if the load stage changes, the content of the operation instruction display does not change.

  After the operation means effective period is over, the lottery result suggesting effect that is performed when the operation according to the operation instruction is performed is performed on the effect symbol display device 6 (specific contents of the effect will be described later with reference to the drawings). . In addition, post-notification of whether or not the load device has been operated during the operation means effective period is performed on the effect symbol display device 6, and the pseudo fluctuation is terminated after a predetermined time. In the example of (6), since the operation according to the operation instruction has been completed at the three stages before the load stage of the load apparatus rises to four stages, the content of the post-notification of whether the load apparatus has been activated is: The information indicating the three-step operation may be used, or the content indicating the set four-step operation may be used. In addition, the content may indicate that the operation has been finished in three steps although it is originally four steps. In this example as well, regardless of whether or not the operation means has been operated as instructed, the time of one pseudo variation and the type of the determined symbol (lottery result) displayed after the variation is not changed. Note that the higher the expectation level of the jackpot of the dynamic display lottery result, the higher the operation stage of the load device may be controlled, and the greater the slope of the straight line representing the operation of the load device, the higher the expectation level. The gentler the slope, the smaller the expectation for jackpot.

  FIG. 34 is a timing chart showing a configuration in which an operation instruction is given for each effective period of a plurality of operation means after the development of the super reach, and the load stage of the load device is changed according to the operation detection of each instruction. The case where the operation according to the instruction is performed during the means effective period is shown. (2) shows the case where the operation according to the instruction is not performed during the operation means effective period (the operation for the first instruction is not performed). .

  The configuration is the same as that of FIG. 31 until the time of super reach development. At the time of development to super reach, an operation effective timer for measuring the effective period of the operation means is set and the operation means effective period rises. Operation of the jog dial 68 is enabled. In this example, the operation means is instructed to be operated twice, and the operation means effective period is reduced once for each instruction and then turned on again. Although it is set, each operation valid timer may be set at a timing when each operation means valid period becomes ON. Further, the operation effective period may be continued until the operation effective period of the last operation instruction ends without dropping the operation means effective period once for each instruction.

  In (7), when the pseudo-variation starts and develops into super reach, all the operation effective timers for measuring the effective period (1 and 2) of the operating means are set and the operating means effective period 1 rises to produce The operation of the button 67 or the jog dial 68 is enabled. At this time, the load device operates based on a preset load stage. In the load device operation period 1 corresponding to the operation means effective period 1, the load apparatus continuously performs an operation with a one-stage load factor. To do. Further, during the operation means effective period 1, the first operation instruction content is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as the operation instruction display period 1.

  When operation of the operating means is detected during the operating means effective period 1, the operating means effective period 1 is ended, the operating instruction display period 1 and the load device operating period 1 are ended, and the operation of the load device is once set to a load factor 0. The operation means effective period 2, the operation instruction display period 2, and the load device operation period 2 are started again. In the operation instruction display period 2, the second (last) operation instruction content is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and in the load device operation period 2, the load of the four-stage operation is set as a load factor higher than the load device operation period 1. The rate is applied to the operating means.

  When the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is detected during the operation instruction display period 2 and the instructed operation is completed, the operation device effective period 2 is ended at the same time, and at the same time, the load apparatus operation period 2 in which the load apparatus operates is set. finish. Also, the operation instruction display period 2 is ended, and the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 is ended. After the operation means effective period 2 is over, the lottery result suggesting effect that is performed when the operation according to the operation instruction is performed on the effect symbol display device 6 is performed. In addition, post-notification of whether or not the load device has been operated during the operation means effective period is performed, and the pseudo fluctuation is terminated after a predetermined time. In the example, when the operation according to the operation instruction is performed to the end, the post-notification of whether or not the load device has been operated is performed, but the operation according to each operation instruction is performed even before the end. In such a case, the load factor applied to the operation may be notified after the fact at any time. It should be noted that, regardless of whether or not the operation of the operating means is performed as instructed, in this example as well, the type of the determined symbol (lottery result) displayed after the one pseudo fluctuation time and the fluctuation does not change. In addition, the load factor applied to the operation means during a plurality of operation means effective periods may be determined at the start of the pseudo-variation, or only the first load factor is determined, and the subsequent load factor is determined based on the previous operation. It is good also as a structure determined according to the random value extracted at the time of means operation.

  Similarly to (7), when (8) also develops to super reach, all the operation valid timers for measuring the valid periods (1 and 2) of the operation means are set and the valid means valid period 1 is set up. The operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 becomes effective. Further, in the load device operation period 1 corresponding to the operation means effective period 1, the load device continuously performs an operation with a one-stage load factor. Further, during the operation means effective period 1, the first operation instruction content is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as the operation instruction display period 1.

  In the state where the operation as instructed is not performed, the measurement of the operation effective timer of the operation means effective period 1 proceeds. When the operation effective timer reaches 0, the operation means effective period 1 ends and the load device operation period 1 ends. If the load device is operating, the operation of the load device is also terminated. Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point.

  After the operation means effective period 1 ends, the operation means effective period 2 rises and the operation instruction display period 2 starts. However, since the operation instructed in the operation means effective period 1 is not detected, The corresponding load device is not activated (load device inactive period starts).

  When operation according to the instruction in the operation means effective period 2 is not performed, the measurement of the operation effective timer in the operation means effective period 2 progresses. End the device inactive period. Also, the operation means effective period 2 is ended, and the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 is also ended at this point.

  After the operation means effective period 2 is finished, the pseudo symbol effect variation when the operation according to the operation instruction on the effect symbol display device 6 is not performed is performed, but the operation according to the operation instruction display is performed. Since there was no effect, the effect display indicating the lottery result is not carried out, and the pseudo-variation is terminated without carrying out the subsequent notification of whether or not the load device has been operated during the operation means effective period, that is, the notification of the jackpot expectation. Only when all operations are performed for a plurality of operation instructions, the effect display indicating the lottery result and the post-notification of the load device operation are performed. Therefore, even if the operation according to the instruction is performed in the operation means effective period 2 in (8), since the first time is not performed, the effect display indicating the lottery result and the post-alarm notification of the load device operation are not performed.

  The example shown in FIG. 34 is an example in which the operating means effective period is divided into two times, but there is naturally no problem even if the number of divisions is more than two. In such a case, the load stage is changed according to the execution of each operation that is a process until all of the plurality of operation instructions are completed, and if the operation instructed in the process is not detected, the operation instruction is After that, the load device does not operate, and when sequential operations are detected in the process, the operation of the load device is continued for each operation instruction and the load factor is gradually increased. In addition, when the instructed operation is not detected, a configuration in which a subsequent operation instruction is not performed (a configuration in which an effect using the operation unit is ended) is also conceivable. Note that the timing charts shown in FIGS. 31 to 34 may be configured to be implemented in the same super reach or may be configured to be implemented in different reach.

  Next, an example of the contents of the effect of super reach using the operation means (the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68) displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the contents of the effects of fighter reach described using the variation pattern table of FIG.

  When the pseudo-variation develops into a super reach that becomes a fighter reach, an effect display shown in (a) starts, and an image showing the effect button 67 and a character “Attack !!” are displayed at the bottom of the screen as an operation instruction display effect. To do. When the effect button 67 is operated during the operation means effective period, an effect display for launching a missile from the hero fighter to the enemy fighter is performed in accordance with the operation, as shown in (b). This effect, which is performed according to the operation performed according to the operation instruction display, is an effect that suggests the lottery result by changing the display mode of the missile to be fired according to the lottery result of the variable display. . In the effect example shown in (b), it is the effect display which shows that the expectation degree of jackpot is large because the size of the missile is large.

  Further, after the operation according to the operation instruction display is performed, a post-notification that indicates how much load is applied to the operation of the effect button 67 is performed at the lower right of the screen. In the example, since the load device is operating in one stage during the operation means effective period, “operation level 1” is displayed as a post-notification. Since the highest load stage is the first stage load with respect to 4, the player has already realized that the expectation level is not great as the operation feeling of the production button 67, but it is not a malfunction but a production It can be confirmed by this post-notification that it has been implemented.

  If the effect button 67 is not operated during the operation means effective period, as shown in (c), the effect display that performs the effect that the hero fighter and the enemy fighter repeat the random movement and launches the missile is as follows. Not performed. In addition, when the operation means effective period ends without performing an operation according to the operation instruction display (time A in FIG. 31 (1)), the load device is activated during the effect indicating the lottery result and the operation means effective period. Post-notification of whether or not it has occurred is not carried out. Therefore, the player is in a state in which the material for determining the jackpot expectation is not yet available.

  When the time point A shown in the timing chart is reached following the screen of (b) or (c), if the lottery result is a big win, after performing the effect of (d) (enemy fighter explosion), the big hit confirmation display If the lottery result is a loss, the effect of (e) is performed and then the confirmation of the loss is displayed. In some cases, (e) is displayed from the state (b), or (d) is displayed from the state (c) where an enemy fighter self-destructs. As described above, the content of the display effect performed on the effect symbol display device 6 varies depending on whether or not the operating means is operated, but depending on whether or not the load device is operating, the display content during the operation of the load device is displayed. There is no change.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing the contents of the effect of car reach described using the variation pattern table of FIG. When the pseudo-variation develops into a super reach that becomes a car reach, an effect display shown in (a) starts, and an image showing the jog dial 68 and a character “turn once!” Are displayed at the bottom of the screen as an effect of displaying an operation instruction. When the jog dial 68 is operated during the operation means effective period, as shown in (b), the vehicle moves sideways in accordance with the operation, and an effect display in which the vehicle body tilts in accordance with the movement stop is performed. This effect, which is performed according to the operation performed according to the operation instruction display, is an effect that suggests the lottery result by changing the inclination angle of the vehicle body according to the lottery result. In the effect example shown in (b), an effect display indicating that the degree of expectation of the big hit is large due to the large inclination of the vehicle body.

  Further, after the operation according to the operation instruction display is performed, a post-notification that indicates how much load is applied to the operation of the jog dial 68 is performed at the bottom of the screen. In the example, since the load device is performing the three-stage operation during the operation means effective period, “operation level 3” is displayed as the post-notification. Since the highest load stage was a load of the third stage with respect to 4, the player has already realized that the expectation of jackpot is high as the operation feeling of the jog dial 68, but that is not a malfunction but a production It can be confirmed by this post-event notification that it has been implemented.

  If the jog dial 68 is not operated during the operation means effective period, as shown in (c), an effect that the car facing the obstacle repeats a random movement is performed, and an effect display that moves to the left or right is not performed. . In addition, when the operation means effective period ends without performing an operation according to the operation instruction display (time A in FIG. 31 (1)), the load device is activated during the effect indicating the lottery result and the operation means effective period. Post-notification of whether or not it has occurred is not carried out. Therefore, the player is in a state in which the material for determining the jackpot expectation is not yet available.

  When the time point A shown in the timing chart is reached following the screen of (b) or (c), if the lottery result is a big win, the effect of (d) (avoid obstacles) is performed, and then the big win finalization display is performed. If the lottery result is a loss, the effect of (e) (collision with an obstacle) is performed, and then the confirmation of the loss is displayed. In some cases, (e) is displayed from the state (b), and (d) is displayed from the (c) state. As described above, the content of the display effect performed on the effect symbol display device 6 varies depending on whether or not the operating means is operated, but depending on whether or not the load device is operating, the display content during the operation of the load device is displayed. There is no change.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing the content of the duel reach described using the variation pattern table of FIG. When the pseudo-variation develops into a super reach that becomes a duel reach, an effect display as shown in (a) starts, and an image showing the effect button 67 and a character of “Attack!” Are displayed at the lower part of the screen as an operation instruction display effect. . When the effect button 67 is operated during the operation means effective period, an effect display in which the right character punches in accordance with the operation is performed as shown in FIG. This effect performed according to the operation performed according to the operation instruction display is an effect that suggests the lottery result by changing the display mode of the vortex around the punched punch according to the lottery result of the fluctuation display. It has become. In the effect example shown in (b), since there are few vortex overlaps, the effect display indicates that the degree of expectation of the big hit is small.

  Further, after the operation according to the operation instruction display is performed, a post-notification is performed on the upper right of the screen indicating how much load is applied to the operation of the effect button 67. In the example, since the load device is performing the three-stage operation during the operation means effective period, “operation level 3” is displayed as the post-notification. Since the highest load stage was a load of the third stage with respect to 4, the player has already realized that the big hit expectation is high as the operational feeling of the production button 67, but it is not a malfunction but a production It can be confirmed by this post-notification that it has been implemented.

  If the effect button 67 is not operated during the operation means effective period, as shown in (c), the effect of only repeating the random movement of the left and right characters is performed, and the effect display in which the right character punches is not performed. In addition, when the operation means effective period ends without performing an operation according to the operation instruction display (time A in FIG. 31 (1)), the load device is activated during the effect indicating the lottery result and the operation means effective period. Post-notification of whether or not it has occurred is not carried out. Therefore, the player is in a state in which the material for determining the jackpot expectation is not yet available.

  When the time point A shown in the timing chart is reached following the screen of (b) or (c), if the lottery result is a big hit, the effect of (d) (the punch of the right character is hit) is performed, and then the big hit is confirmed If the lottery result is a loss, display of (e) is performed, and then the confirmation of the loss is displayed. In some cases, (e) is displayed from the state (b), and (d) is displayed from the (c) state. As described above, the content of the display effect performed on the effect symbol display device 6 varies depending on whether or not the operating means is operated, but depending on whether or not the load device is operating, the display content during the operation of the load device is displayed. There is no change.

  Next, Example 2 will be described. In this embodiment, parts constituting the gaming machine and their electrical connections are the same as those in the first embodiment. Therefore, the overlapping part will be described with reference to the first embodiment. The present embodiment is configured to implement a continuous effect in which the load factor of the load device increases every time the specific effect continues, and corresponds to the content of claim 4. Although it is possible to add a process of combining continuous effects to the configuration of the first embodiment, the second embodiment will be described as a second embodiment in order to avoid complicated explanation.

  FIGS. 1 to 24 described in the first embodiment have common contents, and thus the description will be used. The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 46. 38, 39, and 40 are flowcharts showing the continuous effect permission signal reception processing executed by the sub integrated control device 83. This continuous production permission signal reception process is a process including the continuous production determination means and the maximum continuation number determination means in the present invention.

  When the continuous performance permission signal reception process shown in FIG. 38 is started, it is determined whether or not a continuous performance permission signal (transmitted by main controller 80 in FIG. 10, S130) has been received (S1100). If the determination is affirmative (S1100: yes), it is determined whether the continuous effect execution flag is 0 (S1105). If the determination is affirmative (S1105: yes), it is determined whether the continuous effect standby flag is 0 (S1110). If the determination is affirmative (S1110: yes), whether or not there is a big hit in the stored storage other than the random value that is the basis of the continuous performance permission signal received in S1100 It is determined that an effect reception signal has been received (S1115).

  The continuous performance execution flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. When the value of the continuous performance execution flag is 0, the continuous performance is not executed. When the value of the continuous performance execution flag is 1, This is a value for the sub integrated control device 83 to determine that the continuous production is in progress or is in a standby state in which the next special symbol is changed.

  The continuous production standby flag is also a value stored by the sub integrated control device 83. When the value of the continuous production standby flag is 0, the continuous production standby flag is in a discontinuous production standby state, and when the value of the continuous production standby flag is 1. Indicates that the sub integrated control device 83 is in a state of waiting for a process of setting the continuous effect execution flag to 1 until the number of first special symbol fluctuations according to the value of the standby counter described later is executed. It is a value for judging.

  If S1115 is affirmative (S1115: yes), it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved memories is greater than 1, that is, whether or not the number of reserved memories enables continuous performance (S1120). If the determination is affirmative (S1120: yes), a random number for continuous production start determination is extracted (S1125). The random number for continuous production start determination is composed of ten values from 0 to 9, and the extracted random number for continuous production start determination and the value of the hold counter of the first special symbol at the time of extraction, that is, the first special symbol. Depending on whether the continuous production permission signal is based on whether or not the continuous production permission signal is a signal based on the jackpot determination of the main control device 80, the continuous number of continuous productions in the case of implementation, It is a random number used to determine the operation content of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 that is instructed during the effect.

  As described above, the extracted random number for determining the continuous production start determines different contents depending on the value of the hold counter at the time of extraction. The specific contents will be described with reference to FIG. The upper table shows the content determined by the extracted random number for determining the continuous performance when the value of the hold counter is 4. If the extracted value is any one of the five types of values of 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8, regardless of whether or not the continuous performance permission signal received by the sub integrated control device 83 includes a jackpot determination. Decide not to carry out the continuous performance.

  If the extracted value is one of the five types of values 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, regardless of whether or not the continuous performance permission signal received by the sub integrated control device 83 includes a jackpot determination. Decide to perform a continuous performance. In this case, if the extracted random value is 3, 5, or 7, the maximum number of continuous notices is determined to be 4, and if the extracted random value is 1, the maximum number of continuous notices is If 3 times are determined and the extracted random number value is 9, the maximum continuous number of continuous notices is determined to be 2 times. The final variation of the determined maximum number of consecutive times is a variation display performed by lottery of reserved storage corresponding to the received continuous production permission signal. This configuration is the same when the value of a hold counter described later is 3 or 2.

  Therefore, this configuration (including the case where the value of the holding counter is 3 or 2, which will be described later) is the maximum continuation number determination means for determining the maximum number of times that a specific effect can be continued in a continuous effect in the present invention. Corresponding, the maximum number of consecutive times is determined with the value of the hold counter at the time of extracting the random number for determining the continuous production start as the upper limit. In addition, when the value of the hold counter is 4, if the maximum number of consecutive times is determined to be 3 or 2, the continuous effect starts (continuous effect execution until the one or two times of variable display ends) It becomes necessary to wait for (set flag to 1). With this configuration, it can be said that the maximum continuation number determining means is a means for determining the start time of the continuous performance.

  If the extracted random number for continuous production start determination is 3, 5, or 7, an instruction to operate the production button 67 or the jog dial 68 to be executed during the pseudo-change (during a specific production) from the first to the fourth of the continuous production. , And determined from the operation instruction table C corresponding to 4 consecutive times. At this time, if the extracted random number value is 3, if the continuous production permission signal received by the sub-integrated control device 83 includes the jackpot determination by the main control device 80, the operation instruction d is determined from the operation instruction table C. If the jackpot determination is not included (losing), the operation instruction a is determined from the operation instruction table C. The contents of the operation instruction table as the operation instruction contents of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the extracted random number value is 5, if the received continuous production permission signal includes a jackpot determination, the operation instruction e is determined from the operation instruction table C, and if the jackpot determination is not included (losing), The operation instruction b is determined from the operation instruction table C. If the extracted random number value is 7, if the received continuous production permission signal includes a jackpot determination, the operation instruction f is determined from the operation instruction table C, and if the jackpot determination is not included (losing), The operation instruction c is determined from the operation instruction table C.

  When the value of the hold counter is 4, if the continuous production start determination random value (1) for determining that the continuous production is to be continued three times at the maximum is extracted, the received continuous production permission signal includes the jackpot judgment. For example, the operation instruction d is determined from the operation instruction table B, and if the jackpot determination is not included (losing), the operation instruction a is determined from the operation instruction table B.

  When the value of the hold counter is 4, if the continuous production start determination random value (9) for determining that the continuous production is to be continued twice at the maximum is extracted, the received continuous production permission signal includes the jackpot judgment. For example, the operation instruction d is determined from the operation instruction table A, and if the jackpot determination is not included (lost), the operation instruction a is determined from the operation instruction table A.

  When the value of the hold counter is 3 and when the value of the hold counter is 2, the same structure as described above is used, and the number of continuous effects and the operation instruction table are determined from the random effect start determination random value, and lottery is performed. The operation instruction content is determined according to the result.

  The above is the method for determining the maximum number of continuous productions (continuation) and the operation instructions for the production buttons 67 and the jog dial 68 according to the value of the random number for determining the continuous production for each value of the hold counter. With this configuration, the maximum number of consecutive continuous effects is determined by the sub integrated control device 83 according to the value of the hold counter (the number of reserved memories in the main control device 80) at the time of receiving the continuous effect permission signal (specific value). If the maximum number of consecutive times is smaller than the value of the hold counter at the time of determination, the start of the continuous effect is waited until the next or subsequent variation display is completed. Thereby, it can be said that the maximum continuation number determining means is a means for determining the start time of the continuous number. In addition, when the continuous effect permission signal is received, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the continuous effect is to be executed, instead of always performing the continuous effect.

  Next, the contents of the operation instruction table for determining the operation contents of the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 described above will be described with reference to FIG. As the operation instruction table, as shown in the upper table of FIG. 44, different tables of A (2 times), B (3 times), and C (4 times) are used for each maximum number of continuous productions. The table contents will be described with reference to an operation instruction of the jog dial 68 stored in the operation instruction table C used when the maximum number of consecutive times is four.

  The content of the operation instruction table for determining the operation instruction of the jog dial 68 is a specific operation of how many times the jog dial 68 is rotated in the left or right direction and a time limit until the specified operation is completed. . In the case of an operation instruction for the effect button 67, the specific number of times the effect button 67 is pressed down and the time limit until the operation ends.

  In the operation instruction table C, six types of instruction contents from a to f corresponding to the maximum number of continuous effects of 4 times are stored. From the starting fluctuation) to the fourth fluctuation, the operation instruction of each time is the content that the jog dial 68 should be turned “five times to the right”. The first time limit is 25 seconds, the second time is 20 seconds, the third time Is 15 seconds, the fourth is 10 seconds, and the time limit is gradually shortened, thereby increasing the difficulty level.

  The operation instructions b to f store the operation instruction contents in the same configuration. However, the operation instructions e and f add instruction instructions in units of one scale that can be determined from the shape of the jog dial 68, and further increase the difficulty level. It has become.

  The above is the content of the operation instruction table C, but the difficulty level of the operation is set so that the operation instruction a <b <c <d <e <f. In addition, when a continuous production permission signal based on the jackpot determination is received, an operation instruction with a high degree of difficulty is selected as in the determination content according to the random number for determining the continuous production start described above. It has become. This indicates that the probability of winning a big hit increases as the operation instruction becomes difficult from the viewpoint of the player, and the sense of achievement when all the operation instructions are cleared leads to the acquisition of the big hit. Further, this structure is further strengthened by applying a plurality of stages of loads to the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 by the operation of the load device described later. The operation instruction table B is set to the operation instruction f from the operation instruction a up to the third change, and the operation instruction table A is set to the operation instruction f from the operation instruction a performed for the second change display. It becomes contents.

  In the present embodiment, the operation instruction for all times is determined when the maximum number of times of continuation is determined, but a configuration in which the next operation content is determined every time the operation instruction for one time is cleared (successful) is also conceivable.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart, if the determination from S1100 to S1120 in FIG. 38 is negative, the process returns, and following S1125, the process proceeds to the flowchart in FIG. 39 to determine whether the value of the hold counter is 4 (S1200). If the determination is affirmative (S1200: yes), whether or not the random value extracted in S1125 (random number for determining the continuous production start) is a value for performing the continuous production when the value of the hold counter is 4, ie, 1, 3, It is determined whether it is 5, 7, or 9 (S1205). If the determination is affirmative (S1205: yes), it is determined whether or not the random number value is the maximum number of continuous effects of 4 times, that is, 3, 5, 7 (S1210). If the determination is affirmative (S1210: yes), 1 is set to the continuous effect execution flag (S1215), and 4 is set to the continuous effect counter (S1220).

  The continuous effect counter is a counter that counts pseudo-variable displays that implement a specific effect that constitutes a continuous effect. It is set when the maximum number of continuations is determined. If the production button 67 or the jog dial 68 is not operated as instructed before reaching the maximum number of continuations, the continuous production execution flag is set to 0 at that time and the continuous production counter is set. By clearing the value, it is also possible to consider a configuration in which the continuous effect is terminated at that time (the time when the operation was not performed as instructed) without continuing the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, even when the operation is not performed according to the operation instruction, the continuous production using the operation means continues up to the maximum number of continuations, but from the next time when the operation according to the instruction is not performed, the load device The load factor becomes 0 (the load device does not operate).

  If S1210 is negative (S1210: no), it is determined whether or not the random value extracted in S1125 is a value for performing a continuous effect of a maximum of 3 consecutive times, that is, 1 (S1225). If the determination is affirmative (S1225: yes), the standby flag is set to 1 (S1230), the standby counter is set to 1 (S1235), and the continuous effect counter is set to 3 (S1240). If S1225 is negative (S1225: no), the random number extracted in S1125 is 9, so the maximum number of continuous productions is determined to be 2, and the standby flag is set to 1 (S1245), and the standby counter is set. 2 is set (S1250), and 2 is set to the continuous effect counter (S1255).

  Following S1220, S1240, and S1255, the operation instruction content of the operating means determined from the random effect start determination random number value is stored in the buffer based on the above processing (S1260). After the processing of S1260, or if S1205 is negative (S1205: no), return to return.

  If S1200 is negative (S1200: no), that is, if there are less than four hold memories at the time of reception of the continuous performance permission signal, the flow proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 40, and it is determined whether the value of the hold counter is 3 (S1300). If the determination is affirmative (S1300: yes), whether or not the random number extracted in S1125 is a value for performing a continuous effect when the value of the hold counter is 3, that is, 1, 5, 7 (see the middle table of FIG. 43). It is determined whether or not (S1305). If the determination is affirmative (S1305: yes), it is determined whether or not the random value is the maximum number of continuous productions of three, that is, 1 or 7 (see the middle table of FIG. 43) (S1310). If it is affirmation determination (S1310: yes), 1 will be set to a continuous production execution flag (S1315), and 3 will be set to a continuous production counter (S1320).

  If S1310 is negative (S1310: no), the random number extracted in S1125 is 5, the maximum continuous number of continuous effects is determined to be 2, the standby flag is set to 1 (S1325), and the standby counter is set to 1. It is set (S1330), and 2 is set in the continuous performance counter (S1335). If S1300 is negative (S1300: no), it is determined whether or not the value of the hold counter is 2 (S1340). If the determination is affirmative (S1340: yes), it is determined whether or not the random number extracted in S1125 is a value for performing a continuous effect when the value of the hold counter is 2, that is, 7 (see the lower table of FIG. 43). (S1345). If the determination is affirmative (S1345: yes), 1 is set to the continuous effect execution flag (S1350), and 2 is set to the continuous effect counter (S1355).

  Subsequent to S1320, S1335, and S1355, the operation instruction content of the operating means determined from the random effect start determination random number value is stored in the buffer based on the above processing (S1360). After S1360, or if S1305, S1340, and S1345 are negative (S1305: no, S1340: no, S1345: no), the process returns to the return.

  Next, the change start command reception process 2 executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The variation start command reception process 2 is performed in accordance with the content (variation time) of the variation start command received from the main control device 80 and the value of the distributed random number extracted when the variation start command is received. 6 is a process of selecting a variation mode of the pseudo symbol to be displayed. Moreover, it becomes the process which implements a continuous effect according to the value set by the continuous effect permission signal reception process mentioned above.

  When the fluctuation start command reception process 2 is started, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main controller 80 (S1400). The variation start command is a command transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 by the process of S330 of FIG. If S1400 is negative (S1400: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1400: yes), it is checked whether the load device is in an inoperative state (S1405). Also in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that the malfunction of the load device is confirmed before the pseudo symbol starts a new change. When the load device is activated during the fluctuation of the pseudo symbol, since the operation of the load device is ended during the fluctuation before the pseudo symbol confirmation display is performed, the symbol confirmation command ( It is good also as a structure which confirms the non-operation state of a load apparatus by having received S345).

  If S1405 is affirmative (S1405: yes), the process proceeds to S1415. If negative (S1405: no), the operation of the load device is terminated (S1410), and the process proceeds to S1415. In S1415, it is determined whether or not the received variation start command is a command for instructing the variation start of the second special symbol (S1415). If the determination is affirmative (S1415: yes), the second special symbol variation start command reception process is performed. In the present embodiment, when the opening extension function in the normal probability state in which the game of the first special symbol is the main is not activated, the first special symbol is continuously produced, and the processing of the second special symbol is conventionally performed. Although the detailed description is omitted as with the technology, it is conceivable to add a configuration in which the change display of the second special symbol performs a continuous effect when the open extension function is activated, which is the main game.

  If S1415 is negative, that is, if the received variation start command is the variation start command of the first special symbol (S1415: no), a distributed random number extraction process is performed (S1425), and it is determined whether or not the open extension function is inactive. (S1430). If the determination is negative (S1430: no), the process of selecting the variation mode of the first special symbol when the open extension function is activated is performed. If S1430 is affirmative (S1430: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 42, and it is determined whether the standby flag is 0 (S1500). If it is affirmation determination (S1500: yes), it will be determined whether a continuous production execution flag is 1 (S1505).

  If the determination is affirmative (S1505: YES), it is determined whether or not the determination content for executing the continuous effect is temporarily stored in the operation instruction buffer by the continuous effect permission signal reception processing (S1260, S1360) (S1510). . If the determination is affirmative (S1510: yes), the setting process of the maximum continuous number of continuous effects and the operation instruction contents of each effect button 67 or jog dial 68 is performed based on the stored contents of the operation instruction buffer (S1515). The stored contents are cleared (S1520). The processing from the positive determination in S1510 to S1520 is processing performed at the start of the first fluctuation of the continuous performance.

  After the process of S1520 or if S1510 is negative (S1510: no), a decrement process is performed to decrement the continuous effect counter by 1 (S1525), and it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter is 0 (S1530). If the determination is affirmative (S1530: yes), the continuous effect execution flag is set to 0 (S1535). After the processing of S1535 or if S1530 is negative (S1530: no), the fluctuation time indicated by the received fluctuation start command, the value of the distribution random number extracted in S1425, the value of the continuous effect counter, and the operation instruction buffer are stored. The continuous production variation pattern selection process is performed in accordance with the content of the continuous production set on the basis (S1540), and the load factor (load stage) for operating the load device during the operation means effective period according to the number of continuous productions to be continued. ) Is set (S1545).

  In the present embodiment, when the operation unit is operated as instructed during the continuous production, the load device adds a larger load factor to the operation unit as the continuous production continues. Therefore, in the load factor setting process, the first stage load factor is set for the first variation of the continuous performance, the two stage load factor is set for the second variation, and the three stage load factor is set for the third variation. Set, and if it is the fourth variation, the largest four-stage load factor is set. If the maximum number of continuous productions is 3, the load may be started from two stages at the time of the first fluctuation. If the maximum number of continuous times is 2, the load at the three stages at the time of the first fluctuation. You may start with a rate.

  If S1500 is negative (S1500: no), a decrement process is performed to decrement the value of the standby counter by 1 (S1555), and it is determined whether or not the value of the standby counter has become 0 (S1560). If the determination is affirmative (S1560: yes), 1 is set to the continuous performance execution flag (S1565), and 0 is set to the standby flag (S1570).

  Whether negative determinations in S1505 and S1560 (S1505: no, S156: no), or subsequent to the processing in S1570, a plurality of variation patterns stored in the sub-integrated control device 83 corresponding to the variation time indicated by the received variation start command. A process of selecting one variation pattern to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 is performed according to the value of the distribution random number extracted in S1425 (S1575).

  Following the process of S1545 or the process of S1575, an effect symbol change process is performed in which an instruction signal for displaying the change mode selected by the above process on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1550). ) Return to return.

  The above is the variation start command reception process 2, and in accordance with the variation start command received from the main control device 80, one variation mode is selected from the plurality of variation modes stored in the sub integrated control device 83, and the effect symbol display is performed. When an instruction to display on the device 6 is given, but the continuous performance execution flag is 1, a variation pattern corresponding to the number of times of continuous including a specific performance that is a continuous performance based on the values of the continuous performance content setting and the continuous performance counter Select. When the standby flag is 1 and the execution of the continuous effect is set to the standby state, the value of the standby counter is decremented, and when the value of the standby counter becomes 0, the continuous effect execution flag is set to execute the continuous effect from the next fluctuation. Processing to set 1 is performed.

  Next, the relationship among the pseudo symbol variation period during execution of the above-described continuous production, the effective period of the operating means, and the operation period of the load device will be described with reference to timing charts shown in FIGS. FIG. 45 (1) shows that the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 performed during the specific effect in the continuous effect in which the variation display of the pseudo pattern for performing the specific effect as the continuous effect is continuous four times (maximum continuation). It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the fluctuation period of each pseudo | simulation symbol when all are performed as instruct | indicated, the operation means effective period, and a load apparatus operating period.

  When the variation of the pseudo symbol that is the first continuous production starts and the specific production starts, an operation effective timer for measuring the effective period of the operation means is set. The timer value set here is a value stored in the table described with reference to FIG. Further, the operation means effective period rises simultaneously with the operation effective timer set, and the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 becomes effective. At this time, based on the load factor set in the load factor setting process (FIG. 42, S1545), the load device starts one-step operation. On the effect symbol display device 6, the first operation instruction display effect of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is started according to the contents described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44 (corresponding to the operation instruction means in the present invention).

  During the operation means effective period, until the operation of the instructed effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is completed, the effect instructing the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is continuously displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (operation Instruction display period). When the player performs the operation as instructed, that is, when the success / failure determination means in the present invention determines that the operation according to the instruction is performed, at that time, the operation means effective period, the operation instruction display period, and the load End the one-stage operation of the device (shift to zero-stage operation). In addition, on the effect symbol display device 6, an effect of changing the display content is performed in accordance with the operation executed as instructed.

  Subsequently, the variation (lottery) result of the pseudo symbol that becomes the first continuous effect is terminated with the confirmation display of the losing, and the variation of the pseudo symbol that becomes the second continuous effect is started. When the second specific effect starts, the operation valid timer is set as in the first time, and the operation means valid period rises. At the same time, the load device starts a two-stage operation based on the load factor set in the load factor setting process. Further, the operation instruction display period rises, and an effect instructing the second operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

  When the player performs the operation as instructed during the operation means effective period, that is, when the success / failure determination means in the present invention determines that the operation according to the instruction is performed, at that time, the operation means effective period, The operation instruction display period and the two-stage operation of the load device are finished (shift to zero-stage operation). In addition, on the effect symbol display device 6, an effect of changing the display content is performed in accordance with the operation executed as instructed.

  Subsequently, the variation (lottery) result of the pseudo symbol that will be the second continuous effect is terminated with the confirmation display of the losing, and the variation of the pseudo symbol that is the third continuous effect is started. When the third specific production starts, the operation valid timer is set as in the first time, and the operation means valid period rises. At the same time, the load device starts a three-stage operation based on the load factor set in the load factor setting process. Further, the operation instruction display period rises, and an effect instructing the third operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

  When the player performs the operation as instructed during the operation means effective period, that is, when the success / failure determination means in the present invention determines that the operation according to the instruction is performed, at that time, the operation means effective period, The operation instruction display period and the three-stage operation of the load device are finished (shift to zero-stage operation). In addition, on the effect symbol display device 6, an effect of changing the display content is performed in accordance with the operation executed as instructed.

  Subsequently, the variation (lottery) result of the pseudo symbol that will be the third continuous effect is terminated with the confirmation display of the losing, and the variation of the pseudo symbol that is the last (fourth) continuous effect is started. When the last (fourth) specific effect starts, the operation valid timer is set as in the first, and the operation means valid period rises. At the same time, the load device starts a four-stage operation (maximum load factor) based on the load factor set in the load factor setting process. Further, the operation instruction display period rises, and an effect instructing the fourth operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

  When the player performs the operation as instructed during the operation means effective period, that is, when the success / failure determination means in the present invention determines that the operation according to the instruction is performed, at that time, the operation means effective period, The operation instruction display period and the four-stage operation of the load device are finished (shift to zero-stage operation). On the effect symbol display device 6, if an operation is executed according to the instruction every time for all operation instructions displayed during the continuous effect, an effect suggesting a lottery result at the end of the continuous effect is performed. .

  In the present embodiment, when the player completes the operation for all operation instructions performed during the continuous performance, an effect that suggests the lottery result of the pseudo symbol variation that is the last continuous performance is performed. A configuration in which an effect suggesting the final lottery result of the continuous effect is also considered when the operation for each operation instruction is completed even during the third continuous effect from the first continuous effect. The effects suggesting the lottery result in this case are also performed in the same manner as the contents described in the first embodiment, but the effects performed on the effect symbol display 6 according to the operation of the operating means are different from the conventional effect changes. (For example, the color, size, movement amount, change amount, effect form, etc. are different).

  FIG. 45 (2) shows the fluctuation period of each pseudo symbol, the operating means effective period, and the load device operating period when the operation as instructed is not performed during the continuous production (during the second continuous production). It is a timing chart which shows the relationship. The content from the start of the first continuous production change to the start of the second continuous production variation is the same as (1), so the description is helpful and the operation instructed to be displayed is performed during the second operation means valid period. When the operation valid timer is measured and the operation valid timer reaches 0, that is, when the success / failure judging means in the present invention judges that the operation as instructed is not executed, the operation means valid period ends. At the same time, the operation of the load device operated in two stages and the operation instruction on the effect symbol display device 6 are also ended.

  Subsequently, the variation (lottery) result of the pseudo symbol that will be the second continuous effect is terminated with the confirmation display of the losing, and the variation of the pseudo symbol that is the third continuous effect is started. When the third specific effect starts, the operation effective timer is set as in the first time, the operation means effective period starts, and the third operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is instructed on the effect symbol display device 6. Although the effect is displayed, the operation was not performed during the second continuous effect (during the effective period of the operation means), so the load device does not operate after the third continuous effect (the third and fourth times). First, the lowest load factor (0 stage) is implemented.

  Subsequently, the third continuous effect is ended with the confirmation display of losing, and the variation of the pseudo symbol that becomes the fourth continuous effect is started. The operation valid timer is set at the start of the fourth specific effect, the operation means effective period rises, and an effect instructing operation is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but during the second continuous effect (during the operation means effective period) The load device is not activated during the last continuous performance regardless of whether or not the operation was performed during the third continuous performance (during the operation means effective period). (0 stage). Further, even if the operation as instructed is performed during the fourth operation means effective period, the display on the effect symbol display device 6 changes according to the operation, but the change contents are described in (1). It is not an effect suggesting the lottery result at the end of the continuous performance.

  In the configuration shown in the timing charts of (1) and (2) described above, when the load factor selecting unit determines that the operating unit is operated as instructed by the success / failure determining unit, the maximum number of times determined by the maximum continuation number determining unit is determined. When a load factor larger than the previous time is selected as the limit, and the success / failure determination unit determines that the game button is not operated as instructed, the lowest load factor is selected until the maximum number of times is reached.

  Next, another configuration example conceivable when an operation as instructed is not performed during a continuous performance will be described with reference to a timing chart shown in FIG. Similarly to FIG. 44 (2), the timing chart of (3) is a case where an operation as instructed by the player is not performed during the operating means effective period of the second continuous effect, and the third continuous effect. Until the start of, the same contents as (2).

  Even in (3), when the variation of the pseudo pattern that becomes the third continuous effect starts and the third specific effect is started, the operation according to the operation instruction is not executed the second time, that is, the present invention. Since the success / failure determination means determines that the operation as instructed is not executed, the specific effect without using the operation means (the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68) is performed after the third continuous effect (third and fourth times). . Therefore, the third continuous effect ends with the confirmation display of the losing, the pseudo-pattern variation that becomes the fourth continuous effect starts, and even if the last specific effect starts, the specific effect does not use the operating means. Become.

  In the case of (3), in the third and fourth consecutive productions, the production using the operation means is not performed, so the operation means effective period and the operation instruction display period do not rise, and the load device that applies load to the operation means also operates. There is nothing to do (zero stage load factor). In addition, during the third and fourth consecutive effects, the effect (change in ideographic content according to the operation) according to the operation of the operating means is not performed on the effect symbol display device 6, so the lottery result at the end of the continuous effect Production that suggests is not implemented.

  In the configuration in which the timing charts of (1) and (3) described above are combined, when the success / failure determination unit determines that the operation unit is operated as instructed, the operation unit limits the maximum number of times determined by the maximum continuation number determination unit. When the operation instruction is executed and the success / failure determination means determines that the operation means is not operated as instructed, the operation means does not execute the operation instruction even if the maximum number of times has not been reached. Even if the maximum number of times is set at the time of determining the execution of the continuous production, if it is determined that the success / failure determination unit is not operated as instructed before the maximum number is reached, the operation instruction unit is stopped. The operation instruction means may be canceled in such a manner that the instruction content of the operation means during the continuous effect set when the execution of the continuous effect is determined is deleted from the setting storage area.

  The configuration of the timing chart shown in FIG. 45 (4) is also a configuration example that can be considered when an operation as instructed is not performed during continuous production. Similarly to (2) and (3), (4) is a case where an operation as instructed by the player has not been performed during the operation period of the second continuous production operation means. Until the end, the contents are the same as (2) and (3).

  (4) is a configuration in which the continuous effect is not performed in the variation of the pseudo symbol that is continuously performed when the operation as instructed is not performed. Therefore, in the timing chart, the operation according to the instruction is not performed during the second operation means effective period (operation is not completed), that is, the success / failure determination means in the present invention does not execute the operation as instructed. Since it is determined, the variation of the pseudo symbol that is subsequently performed does not perform the specific effect as a continuous effect, and the normal variation with the variation pattern selected in S1575 of FIG. 42 is performed. Therefore, in this example, if the operation according to the instruction is not performed during the operation means effective period other than the last change of the continuous effect, the continuous effect execution flag is cleared.

  In the configuration of (4), when the operation according to the operation instruction is not performed except for the last variation of the continuous effect, the continuous effect is not performed thereafter. The effective period and the operation instruction display period do not rise, and the load device that applies a load to the operation means does not operate (zero stage load factor). Moreover, since the effect according to the operation of the operating means (change in ideographic content according to the operation) is not performed on the effect symbol display device 6, the effect suggesting the lottery result at the end of the continuous effect is not performed.

  In the configuration in which the timing charts of (1) and (4) described above are combined, when the success / failure determination unit determines that the operation unit is operated as instructed, the maximum number of times determined by the maximum continuation number determination unit is continuously limited. When the effect is performed and the success / failure determining means determines that the operating means is not operated as instructed, the continuous effect is terminated even if the maximum number of times determined by the maximum continuation number determining means has not been reached. In any combination of the above timing charts, the pseudo symbol variation time and the lottery result do not change depending on the determination result of the success / failure determination means.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. In the timing chart described above, if the load device is activated during the pseudo symbol variation display, the load device operation is always terminated before the pseudo variation is terminated, and the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 has a load factor of 0. Control is performed. Furthermore, in the variation start command reception process 1 (first embodiment) and the variation start command reception process 2 (second embodiment) performed by the sub integrated control device 83, every time a variation start command is received from the main control device 80, It is checked whether or not the load device is operating, and if it is operating, processing for terminating the operation of the load device is performed (S905 and S910 in FIG. 25 and S1405 and S1410 in FIG. 41). By these processes, when the load device is activated during the pseudo symbol variation display, the load device is always in an inoperative state when the next pseudo symbol variation display is started.

  Thereby, when it is the structure which produces the expectation of a lottery result with the load concerning an operation means, the expectation effect will be completed with each pseudo | simulation symbol fluctuation | variation, and it does not affect the following fluctuation | variation. .

  In addition, since the load device is operated with a load factor selected from a plurality of load factors, depending on the character type displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, the operation means It is possible to make the operation different, and it is possible to improve the synchronism between the display contents and the operation means. Furthermore, the jackpot expectation is differentiated according to the operational feeling of the operating means during the pseudo-produce, in the same way as the effect of differentiating the jackpot expectation by the type of character displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 during the pseudo-produce. It is possible to make an illusion that an operation other than the steering wheel operation performed by the player has an effect on the lottery result (hits a big hit by himself).

  In the case of using a load device capable of setting a load factor in a plurality of stages as an operation means effect during a continuous effect, in addition to the effect of amplifying the expectation by the continuous effect of the specific effect, By increasing the load on the operation means, the appearance of a more difficult operation further amplifies the expectation of jackpot, and has the effect of adding further interest to the continuous performance.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the synchronism between the presentation effect and the operation means by providing the load device that applies a load of a plurality of stages to the operation means, and more easily. It is possible to have a strong sense of winning big hits. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a ball game machine equipped with an operation means for production.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Production | presentation symbol display apparatus 11 1st starting port 12 2nd starting port (normal electric accessory)
67 effect button 67a effect button sensor 68 jog dial 68a jog dial sensor 68b jog dial sensor 69 load device 80 main control device 83 sub integrated control device 82 effect symbol control device

Claims (1)

A main controller that draws a lottery to determine whether or not to generate a big hit based on a random number extracted due to the game ball entering the start opening, and notifies the result of the lottery by a finalized display after a special symbol change display; ,
A plurality of sub-control devices that perform control based on signals received from the main control device;
Operation means connected to any of the sub-control devices and operable by the player;
In any of the sub-control devices, provided with a production pattern selection means for selecting a pseudo production corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol from a plurality of production patterns based on the signal,
When the operation means is operated during display of the predetermined pseudo effect, a ball game in which the display content of the pseudo effect changes according to the operation amount of the operation means without affecting the result of the lottery In the machine
A load device for applying a load to the operation means;
A load factor selecting means for selecting the strength of the load applied to the operating means by the load device during display of the predetermined pseudo effect according to the result of the lottery from a plurality of load factors;
Load device control means for controlling the operation of the load device according to the load factor selected by the load factor selection means,
When the load device is operated and a load is applied to the operation means during the display of the predetermined pseudo effect, the load device control means at least before the special symbol variation display corresponding to the pseudo effect is displayed. To control the operation of the load device to the lowest load factor,
When the operation unit is operated during display of the predetermined pseudo effect, the load device notifies that the operation unit has been loaded, but during the display of the predetermined pseudo effect, Even when the operation device is loaded by the load device, if the operation device is not operated, the load device notifies the operation device that the load is applied. A ball game machine characterized by not performing it.

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