JP2015093204A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game feeling along a design intention even based on any of operation modes when achieving specifications for permitting progress of a common performance in a different operation mode in a game machine progressing a performance based on player's operation.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine, performance determination means includes a player operation performance, where a performance is progressed according to the number of operation times updated based on operation input via operation input means, as a display target. The performance determination means maintains a performance pattern selection standard to be referred to so as to select one of a plurality of performance patters in which a performance display process of a player operation performance is determined. The performance determination means allows a method for referring to the performance pattern selection standard to differ between determination of a performance pattern according to first operation input and determination of a performance pattern according to second operation input.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, among the various gaming machines, a so-called first type pachinko gaming machine displays a plurality of symbols in a display area such as a liquid crystal display provided substantially at the center of the gaming board while varying the symbols. (Hereinafter, such display is referred to as “symbol change” or “change display”). In this gaming machine, for example, when a game ball enters a start port formed on the game board, a random lottery value is acquired as a result. The acquired lottery value is temporarily stored as a reserved ball up to a predetermined upper limit number. The reserved balls are sequentially read one by one to determine whether or not they are correct, and a plurality of columns of symbols are displayed in a variable manner according to the determination result. Then, when the result of the determination of success / failure is a win and the combination of symbols when a plurality of rows of symbol variation is stopped becomes a specific mode, a so-called big hit is obtained in which more prize balls are obtained than in a normal game. It is known to shift to a special game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The variable display of symbols in the display area is not limited to simply displaying multiple symbols in a variable manner, but the time required for the variable display to be a big hit if one more symbols are aligned, such as the so-called reach screen. For example, an effect is made to increase the player's expectation, such as making it longer. In addition, the use of character images, background images, etc. to create an effect that gives a story to the variation display of the symbols, and the probability variation game (hereinafter also referred to as “probability variation”) that increases the efficiency of transition to special games and the variation time reduction game ( The player's expectation is also increased by controlling to shift to the easy-to-enter state that increases the ease of entering the starting port.

  In addition, in order to improve the gaming interest, a method of prompting the player to operate the operation button while giving a time limit to the player during the production process and reflecting the operation result in the progress of the production is widely adopted. For example, there are many models that employ a battle-type effect in which the main character and an enemy character are confronted and the enemy character is successfully defeated so as to notify the jackpot confirmation. In such a battle-type effect, the operation button is urged in a scene in which an enemy character is hit. For example, in accordance with the development of the production story, operations such as so-called “one-shot push” and “continuous hit” are required. By operating the operation buttons in accordance with this operation request, the player feels as if he / she is participating in the battle as the main character, and the gaming interests are satisfied.

JP 2003-230714 A

  When the operation of the operation button or the like is reflected in the progress of the effect as described above, generally, the operation input is detected by a sensor, and the effect control is performed based on the detection information. However, with respect to an operation mode that requires speed, such as repeated hits, there is a possibility that a difference in operation efficiency occurs depending on the skill level and personality of the players, resulting in unfairness among players. This is because it is assumed that the operation speed varies depending on the skill level, and that the operation speed itself may be reluctant. In order to deal with such a problem, for example, when a so-called “long press” in which an operation button is pressed for a predetermined time or longer is made, a pseudo continuous hit (hereinafter also referred to as “simple repeated hit”) is generated in an internal process. There are also things. In this simple repeated hitting, the counter is updated at a predetermined short cycle while the long press is continued, and the count number is regarded as the consecutive hit number. By introducing this simple continuous hitting function, if the operation button is kept pressed, the same effect as that of the continuous hitting can be obtained. Therefore, it is possible to promote the spread of gaming machines having such specifications.

  However, the player's manual repeated hitting (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal hitting”) has individual differences in operation speed, and generally tends to be slower than simple repeated hitting. Despite these differences, in the conventional gaming machine specifications, regardless of whether it is a regular hit or a simple hit, the table that defines the correspondence between the number of consecutive hits and the production pattern is shared, so There was a risk that the feeling of gaming would change depending on what you do. In other words, since the time limit set for continuous hitting is generally set based on normal hitting, the remaining time of the time limit that occurs when simple hitting is selected or when switching from normal hitting to simple hitting is repeated. There was a possibility of giving the player a sense of incongruity and not meeting the designer's intention.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to realize a specification in which a common effect can be advanced in different operation modes in a gaming machine in which the effect is advanced based on a player's operation. In this case, it is to be possible to provide a game feeling according to the design intention based on any operation mode.

  In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to an aspect of the present invention is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game, triggered by a predetermined game operation. To the effect lottery means, the symbol display device for variably displaying the symbol for indicating the result of the success / failure lottery, the effect display device for displaying the effect for suggesting the result of the success / failure lottery, and the effect display device The result determination means for determining the content of the effect to be displayed, the effect display control means for controlling the effect display according to the determined effect content, and the result indicating that the winning lottery can be transferred to the special game, a predetermined stop mode The special game control means for executing the special game when the change display of the symbol is stopped, the operation input means for accepting the operation input by the player, and the operation input via the operation input means as the operation input. Aspects and an operation detection means for detecting and distinguishing between different first operation input and the second input operation.

  The effect determining means includes, as a display target, a player operation effect in which the effect progresses in accordance with the number of operations updated based on an operation input via the operation input means, and an effect display process of the player operation effect is defined. Holding an effect pattern selection criterion to be referred to in order to select one of the plurality of effect patterns, and determining an effect pattern according to the first operation input, and an effect pattern according to the second operation input In the case of determining, the reference method of the production pattern selection standard is made different.

  It should be noted that any combination of the above-described constituent elements, or the constituent elements and expressions of the present invention may be mutually replaced between methods, apparatuses, systems, computer programs, recording media storing computer programs, data structures, etc. This is effective as an embodiment of the present invention.

  According to the present invention, in the gaming machine that advances the presentation based on the player's operation, the design intent is realized based on any of the operation modes in realizing the specifications that allow the common performance to proceed in different operation modes. It is possible to provide a feeling of gaming along the line.

It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the front side of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Example. It is a figure which shows the basic structure in the back side of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the pachinko game machine in a present Example. It is a figure which shows typically a success / failure determination table. It is a figure which shows typically the prior success determination table referred by prior advance determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the symbol determination table referred by this determination. It is a figure which shows typically the prior symbol determination table referred by prior symbol determination. It is a figure which shows typically the fluctuation pattern table referred by this determination. It is a figure which shows typically the prior pattern determination table referred by prior pattern determination. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table for deviation in detail. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the whole effect. It is a figure showing the example of a screen displayed on a production display device. It is a figure showing the example of a screen displayed on a production display device. It is explanatory drawing showing the count process of the number of continuous hits. It is a figure which shows the operation mode determination table for determining player operation in a battle production. It is a figure which shows the continuous hitting progress table for selecting the production | presentation pattern when repeated hitting is determined as an operation mode. It is a figure which shows typically the production pattern table referred in battle mode. It is a flowchart which shows the basic operation | movement process in a pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the ball entry process of S10 in FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail a pre-determination process in S208 in FIG. 19. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the whole process of the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the prefetch process of S250 in FIG. 21 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process of S252 in FIG. 21 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the symbol change stop process of S44 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the decoration design change process of S254 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the whole process of the special game control process of S16 in FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing in detail a release process of S100 in FIG. 26. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the closing process of S102 in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the small hit game control process of S17 in FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing in detail a release process of S160 in FIG. 29. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the closing process of S162 in FIG. 29 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows in detail the continuous hit effect control process performed when the continuous hit is set as the operation aspect of a battle effect. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing in detail a continuous hit input control process executed in S312 of FIG. 32. FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the continuous hit switching table which concerns on 2nd Example. It is a figure which shows typically the continuous hit switching table which concerns on 3rd Example. It is a figure which shows typically the continuous striking progress table which concerns on 4th Example.

(First embodiment)
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, operation detection means for distinguishing and detecting different operation inputs via the operation input means is provided, and the number of operations is updated based on each operation input. Here, the “operation detection means” may be a sensor that detects a player's operation input, or may further include a determination unit that determines an operation input mode based on detection information of the sensor. The “number of operations” may be counted up from an initial value (zero) based on an operation input, or may be counted down from an initial value (predetermined value). The “number of operations” may be updated each time an operation input is made, or may be updated according to a rule determined in advance according to the state of the operation input such as a holding time of the operation input.

  The player operation effect is displayed according to the effect pattern selected based on the effect pattern selection criteria. The production pattern is associated with the number of operations described above and the progression of production. The “selection criterion” here may be realized by a table structure in which a correspondence relationship between parameters is defined, or may be realized by a program structure that derives the other parameter from one parameter. That is, the “effect pattern selection criterion” may be a pattern table in which the correspondence between the number of operations and the progress mode of the effect is defined, or a program in which the progress mode of the effect is derived from the number of operations. May be.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, the method of referring to the production pattern selection criterion is different between when the production pattern is determined according to the first operation input and when the production pattern is determined according to the second operation input. Specifically, different tables may be referred to depending on which operation input, or the reference range of the same table may be different. Or you may make it run the program from which the derivation | leading-out method of an effect pattern differs with which operation input.

  According to the present embodiment, the correspondence between the number of operations and the progress mode of the presentation can be appropriately adjusted according to the operation mode by changing the reference method of the production pattern selection standard according to the type of the operation input. it can. For this reason, it is possible to provide a game feeling according to the design intent based on any of the operation modes in realizing a specification that allows a common performance to proceed in different operation modes.

  Specifically, the first pattern selection reference that is referred to when the effect pattern is determined according to the first operation input, and the second that is referred to when the effect pattern is determined according to the second operation input. Pattern selection criteria are provided. The effect pattern selected by the second pattern selection criterion is different from the first pattern selection criterion in the degree of progress of the player operation effect with respect to the number of operations. When determining the display of the player operation effect, the first pattern selection criterion is set as an initial reference destination. When the second operation input is detected after the start of the player operation effect, the reference destination is switched to the second pattern selection criterion.

  According to the present embodiment, even if the update efficiency of the number of operations is different between the first operation input and the second operation input, by switching to the pattern selection reference according to the type of the operation input, the progress degree of the production Can be adjusted. Specifically, when a common time limit is set for operation inputs with different update efficiencies for the number of operations, a pattern selection criterion with a high degree of progress is applied to an operation input with a low update efficiency. A pattern selection criterion with a low degree of progress can be applied to a high operation input. Thereby, it is possible to realize the progress of the production that effectively uses the time limit for any operation input. That is, it is possible to prevent or suppress an increase in the remaining time of the time limit due to any of the operation inputs, and it is possible to provide a game feeling according to the design intention in which a specific time limit is set.

  Specifically, the first operation input may have a relatively short operation time, and the second operation input may have a relatively long operation time. That is, if the input state of the operation is canceled before the predetermined determination reference time is reached, it may be determined that the first operation input is performed once based on the input and the cancellation. On the other hand, when the input state of the operation reaches the determination reference time, it may be determined that the second operation input has been made based on the input state. For example, the first operation input may be a single hit operation in “continuous hit”, and the second operation may be “long press”. In such a configuration, in the state where the production pattern based on the first pattern selection criterion is set, the actual number of first operation inputs is updated as the number of operations, and the player operation effect is advanced based on the number of operations. Also good. Further, in the state in which the production pattern based on the second pattern selection criterion is set, the number of times that the second operation input is automatically updated in the set cycle is set as the number of operations, and based on the number of operations The player operation effect may be advanced.

  In such a configuration, the first operation input is updated as the number of operations itself, but the second operation input is maintained by the input state even if the number of inputs does not change. Is updated. Specifically, for the first operation input, the number of detections of the sensor that detects this is counted as the number of operations, and for the second operation input, pseudo detection is performed by internal processing while the detection state continues. A signal may be generated, and the number of outputs of the detection signal may be counted as the number of operations. According to such a configuration, regardless of which operation input is selected by the player, the player operation effect can be advanced by updating the number of operations. For this reason, even if there is some resistance to performing the first operation input, the progress of the production can be seen as long as the second operation input is performed. And even if any operation input with different operation modes is performed in this way, the progress degree of the production can be brought close to each other, so that it is possible to provide a game feeling according to the design intention of the player operation production. Become.

  More specifically, the content of the effect of the player operation effect changes so that the degree of expectation that the result of the lottery result becomes a predetermined result increases stepwise, and the predetermined result can be obtained depending on the number of steps finally reached. You may comprise as an effect which suggests sex. Here, the “predetermined result” may be that the result of winning or failing the lottery is a big hit, or a specific type of big hit. In the latter case, the number of unit games (number of rounds) may be a big hit that is relatively larger than other types of big hits. Or it is good also as a big hit with a probability change transition. The first pattern selection criterion may include a first pattern table that selects an effect pattern in which the number of operations after the start of the player operation effect and the number of steps are associated with each other. The second pattern selection criterion is set so that an effect pattern in which the number of operations after the start of the player operation effect is associated with the number of stages is selected, and the correspondence is different from the effect pattern in the first pattern table. The second pattern table may be used.

  In such a configuration, when the reference destination is switched from the first pattern selection criterion to the second pattern selection criterion, the number of arrival stages in the effect pattern that is the switching destination is the number of arrival stages in the effect pattern that is the switching source. The update information of the number of operations may be changed so as to correspond. According to such a configuration, even if the pattern selection criterion is switched during the progress of the player operation effect, the number of arrival stages before and after the change corresponds, so that the stability and fairness of the effect progress is ensured. Can do. In addition, it is possible to connect the effects before and after the switching in a manner that flexibly responds to the player's desire to change the operation input during the effects. The “arrival stage number” here may be set to change every time the number of operations is updated, or may be set to change when the number of operations is updated a predetermined number of times. . In the latter case, the same number of operations may be associated with each step, or a different number of operations may be associated with each step.

  Alternatively, an effect pattern is assigned to each selection criterion so that the end result of the player operation effect that suggests the result of the lottery is different depending on whether the first pattern selection criterion is referred to or the second pattern selection criterion is referred to. May be. Then, the first pattern selection standard is set as an initial reference destination when the display of the player operation effect is determined, and the second reference input is detected when the second operation input is detected after the start of the player operation effect. You may make it switch to a pattern selection reference | standard. For example, when the player switches from a first operation input with a large operation burden to a second operation input with a small operation burden, the reference destination is changed from the first pattern selection criterion to the second pattern selection criterion, and the first pattern If it is a selection criterion, the end result that may have been viewed may not be seen. With such a configuration, it is possible to give preferential treatment to a player who makes an operation input with a heavy operation burden by setting the profit and loss by switching the pattern selection criteria, and the fairness of the player from the viewpoint of the operation burden It becomes possible to keep.

Details of the present embodiment will be described below.
The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a gaming property in which a plurality of games corresponding to the conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine are mixed. In order to achieve both the first game and the second game as the plurality of games, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a plurality of start winning ports (referred to as “start ports”) and a plurality of special symbols. A display device and a plurality of holding lamps are provided. When a game ball enters the first start port or the second start port, the first lottery and the second lottery are executed. If the result of the lottery is a “hit”, the big winning opening is opened and closed. A special game that repeats is started. When a big prize opening is opened and a game ball enters, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out each time, and the player can obtain a large profit.

  In this embodiment, a normal big hit and a specific big hit are provided as the big hit. A normal jackpot indicates a transition to a normal special game (referred to as “normal special game”), and a specific jackpot indicates a transition to a specific special game (referred to as “specific special game”). Each of the special games includes a plurality of unit games (games that become units when the special game continues), but the opening mode (opening time) of the special winning opening is different from each other. Normally, special games include a unit game of a predetermined number of times (16 times or 4 times), and a predetermined number or more (10 or more winnings) or a predetermined time (30 seconds) is the end condition for each unit game. Has been. In this embodiment, this normal special game is also called “16R special game” or “4R special game” in accordance with the number of unit games. Also, the normal jackpot that triggers the execution is also referred to as “16R jackpot” or “4R jackpot”. On the other hand, the specific special game includes a predetermined number of unit games (two times), and a predetermined number or more (10 or more winnings) or a predetermined time (0.5 seconds) elapses. It is said that. As will be described later, in the extremely short time of 0.5 seconds, it is virtually impossible to expect a ball from entering the grand prize winning opening. In this embodiment, this specific special game is also called “2R special game” in accordance with the number of unit games. Also, a specific jackpot that triggers the execution is also referred to as “2R jackpot”. In this embodiment, the 2R big hit and the 4R big hit are all accompanied by a probability change transition, but the 16R big hit may be accompanied by a probability change transition or may not be accompanied by a probability change transition. Hereinafter, the 16R big hit with the probability change transition is also called “16R probability big hit”, and the 16R big hit without the probability change transition (with the transition to the normal state) is also called “16R normal big hit”. For convenience of explanation, the 2R big hit is also referred to as “2R positive variation big hit”, and the 4R big hit is sometimes referred to as “4R positive variable big hit”.

  On the other hand, when the first lottery or the second lottery results in a predetermined result called “small hit”, the small winning opening is made for a short time (0.5 seconds is opened twice). A winning game is executed. This small hit game is distinguished from “big hit” because it has only one unit game. In the present embodiment, even in the small hit game, since the opening time of the big prize opening is short, it is not possible to expect the appearance of the ball as in the 2R special game. Small hits are not accompanied by a specific game such as probability change or short time, and the game state before and after the small hit game is not changed. However, if a big hit occurs from the probability change state (high probability state), the game state after the special game falls to the normal state (low probability state) unless the big hit is accompanied by a probability change. Even if a hit occurs, the game state after the small hit game is maintained in a probabilistic state. In the present embodiment, the 2R big hit is more advantageous than the small hit that does not change the gaming state in that the 2R big hit is surely accompanied by a change of probability.

  Time reduction increases the number of symbol fluctuations and success lottery per fixed time by shortening the fluctuation time of special symbols indicating the result of the success / failure lottery compared to the normal state. In addition, since the ease of entering the second starting opening per certain time is enhanced during the short time, the frequency at which a winning ball is obtained by entering the second starting opening increases, and the player can It is possible to aim for big hits efficiently while suppressing the decrease. In other words, during the time reduction, the “entering easy state” is entered. The time saving in this embodiment is continued until the number of changes of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (also referred to as “the number of final times”) after the special game ends or until a new jackpot is generated. Specifically, as described later, when a big hit with a probable change occurs, the short-term end is until the next big hit occurs, and when a big hit without a probable change occurs, the short-term end Until the predetermined number of times of end (100 times) is reached or until a new jackpot occurs before that. The end of the probable change is until the next big hit.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment has a specification that favors the second lottery over the first lottery in such a configuration. That is, as will be described later, although the winning probabilities of the first lottery and the second lottery are set equal, the winning lottery value of the first lottery (also referred to as “first winning lottery value”) is 16R as a big hit The big hit and the 2R big hit are associated with each other, whereas the winning lottery value of the second lottery (also referred to as “second winning lottery value”) is associated with the 16R big hit and the 4R big hit. For this reason, the second game is advantageous from the standpoint of winning the ball. On the other hand, it is a specification to which so-called “priority digestion” in which the second lottery is executed with priority over the first lottery is applied. For this reason, unless the second winning lottery value is suspended, the player is likely to be able to proceed with the game relatively advantageously. The details will be described below.

  FIG. 1 shows the basic structure of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a gaming machine frame and a gaming board. The gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, an upper ball dish 15, a lower ball dish 16, and a launch handle 17. The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that aligns with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.

  The transparent plate 13 is made of glass or the like and is supported by the door 14. The door 14 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism (not shown). The upper ball tray 15 has a mechanism for storing game balls, sending out the game balls to the launch rail, and extracting the game balls to the lower ball tray 16. The lower ball tray 16 has a mechanism for storing and extracting game balls. A speaker 18 is provided between the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, and a sound effect corresponding to the gaming state is output.

  The game board 50 has an out port 58, a first special symbol display device 70, a second special symbol display device 71, an effect display device 60, and a first start on a game area 52 defined by the outer rail 54 and the inner rail 56. It includes a mouth 62, a second start port 63, a center decoration 64, a first grand prize winning port 91, a second major prize winning port 92, an operation port 68, and a general prize winning port 72. Furthermore, in the game area 52, a number of game nails, windmills, and the like (not shown) are installed.

  The first start port 62 is provided as a start port corresponding to the first game, and the second start port 63 is provided as a start port corresponding to the second game. The first start port 62 and the second start port 63 are provided at positions that are separated from each other to such an extent that it is possible to make a target with either of them depending on the strength of the game ball. The first start port 62 and the second start port 63 are respectively located on the left side and the right side of the game area 52 so as to be able to aim at entering either one by the strength of the game ball according to the player's intention. The game ball that is installed at a distance from one another is difficult to enter into the other. For example, the first start port 62 is provided at a position that makes it easier to enter the ball when it is launched relatively weakly aiming at the left side of the game area 52, and the second start port 63 is aimed at the right side of the game area 52. It is provided at a position that makes it easier to enter the ball when launched relatively strongly.

  The first start port 62 includes a start winning detection device 74. The start winning detection device 74 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first start port 62, and generates first start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. The second start port 63 includes a start winning detection device 75, a normal electric combination 65, and a normal electric combination solenoid 76 for opening and closing the normal electric combination 65. The start winning detection device 75 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second start port 63, and generates second start winning information indicating the winning at the time of entering. When the ordinary electric accessory 65 is expanded by the driving force of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76, the ease of entering the second starting port 63 is increased.

  In this embodiment, the second starting port 63 employs an open / closed configuration that is closed when the ordinary electric accessory 65 is inactive and prevents entry, but in the modification, the ordinary electric accessory is used. You may employ | adopt the structure of the expansion type (opening-variable opening type) which opens small and leaves the possibility of entering even when 65 is non-operation. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the opening is small even when the ordinary electric accessory 65 is inactive, but the entry is substantially restricted by a game nail provided immediately above. Note that “the ordinary electric accessory 65 expands” includes the case where the ordinary electric accessory 65 changes from the closed state to the open state. The opening area of the second starting port 63 when the ordinary electric accessory 65 is expanded is larger than the opening area of the first starting port 62.

  In addition, since the second start port 63 is provided in a narrow passage on the right side of the game area 52 as shown in the drawing, most of the game balls hitting strongly toward the right side gather at least in the vicinity of the second start port 63. For this reason, if the ordinary electric accessory 65 is expanded, the possibility of entering the second start port 63 is high. On the other hand, the first starting port 62 is not provided with an ordinary electric accessory, and is provided at a position away from a narrow passage, so the possibility of entering the ball is not so high. However, it goes without saying that the ease of entering the ball is lower than that of the first start port 62 when the second start port 63 is not expanded.

  The general winning opening 72 includes a plurality of general winning detecting devices 73 for detecting the entering of game balls. The general winning detection device 73 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the general winning opening 72, and generates general winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning.

  The first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 are provided so as to be vertically adjacent to the lower right area in the game area 52. As shown in the figure, a second grand prize winning port 92 is provided at a position slightly above and to the right of the second start opening 63, and a first grand prize winning port 91 is provided at a position slightly to the right of the second big prize opening 92. ing. Therefore, the two big winning openings have an arrangement configuration that makes it easier to enter a ball when performing a so-called “right-handed” aiming at the right side of the game area 52 and firing the game ball relatively strongly.

  The first big winning opening 91 is provided as a big winning opening corresponding to both the first game and the second game. On the other hand, the second big prize opening 92 is provided as a big prize opening corresponding to the second game. That is, in the first game, only the first big prize opening 91 is opened, and in the second game, both the first big prize opening 91 and the second big prize opening 92 are opened. Specifically, when a transition is made to a 16R special game or a 2R special game in the first game, only the first big prize opening 91 is continuously opened. When the game is shifted to the small hit game in the first game, only the first big winning opening 91 is opened. On the other hand, when the transition to the 16R special game or the 4R special game is made in the second game, the two big winning openings are alternately opened for each round. When one of the big prize openings is closed, the other big prize opening is opened almost simultaneously, so there is no substantial waiting time (interval time) at the opening timing of the two, and the efficiency (payout efficiency) that the prize ball is given : In other words, the speed at which the ball comes out is increased. When the game is shifted to the small hit game in the second game, only the first big winning opening 91 is opened.

  The first grand prize winning port 91 includes a winning prize detecting device 78 for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and a big prize winning port solenoid 80 for opening and closing the first big prize winning port 91. The winning detection device 78 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the first grand prize winning opening 91, and generates first big winning prize winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The first big winning opening 91 is a horizontal rectangular winning opening that is opened when the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined big hit mode or small hit mode. On the other hand, the second big prize opening 92 includes a prize detection device 79 for detecting the entry of a game ball and a big prize opening solenoid 81 for opening and closing the second big prize opening 92. The winning detection device 79 is a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into the second grand prize opening 92, and generates second big prize opening winning information indicating the winning at the time of winning. The second big winning opening 92 is opened when the second special symbol 193 stops in a predetermined big hit mode or small hit mode. In addition, in order to make it possible to open the other large winning opening simultaneously with the closing of one large winning opening when the game is shifted to the special game in the second game, the entrance detection processing of the first large winning opening 91 And the second ball winning opening 92 are allowed to be in parallel with the ball detection processing.

  An effect display device 60 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 52. A first special symbol display device 70 corresponding to the first game and a second special symbol display device 71 corresponding to the second game are provided on the left and right sides of the effect display device 60. The first special symbol display device 70 displays the variation of the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the first game, and the second special symbol display device 71 displays the variation of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the second game. Is displayed. The first special symbol 192 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the first lottery performed when the game ball enters the first start port 62, and its variation display is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. Sometimes a big hit as a special game occurs. The second special symbol 193 is a symbol corresponding to the result of the second lottery performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 63, and its variation display is stopped in a predetermined hit mode. Sometimes a big hit as a special game occurs. The first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol display device 71 are display means constituted by a dot matrix display or a 7-segment LED. The first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are represented by nine numbers “1” to “9”, characters such as “A” to “C”, “−”, and other symbols, respectively. .

  The effect display device 60 has a display area 194 formed of a liquid crystal display. In the display area 194, the variation of the decorative symbol 190 linked to the first special symbol 192 or the decorative symbol 190 linked to the second special symbol 193 is displayed. The decorative symbol 190 is a symbol for visually producing the first lottery result display shown by the first special symbol 192 or the second lottery result display shown by the second special symbol 193. The effect display device 60 displays, as the decorative symbol 190, for example, a plurality of rows of symbol variation moving images simulating a slot machine game in the display area 194. The effect display device 60 is configured by a liquid crystal display in this embodiment, but may be configured by other display means such as an LED. Since the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 do not necessarily have a role of production, in this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 70 and the second special symbol at the lower left of the production display device 60 are used. In the case of adopting a technique in which the symbol display device 71 displays an inconspicuous size but does not display a decorative symbol by giving a special role to the special symbol itself, the special symbol is displayed like the effect display device 60. May be displayed on a liquid crystal display.

  The operation port 68 is provided so as to be located slightly above the first grand prize winning port 91 at the right side position of the game board 50. As shown in the drawing, the operation port 68, the first big winning port 91, the second big winning port 92, and the second starting port 63 are sequentially arranged from above along the flow path of the game ball on the right side of the game area 52. . The so-called right-handed state is an arrangement configuration in which the entrance efficiency to these entrances is increased.

  The operation port 68 includes a passage detection device 69. The passage detection device 69 is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the operation port 68, and generates passage information indicating the passage at the time of passage. The passing of the game ball to the operation port 68 triggers a normal symbol lottery for determining whether or not to expand the ordinary electric accessory 65 of the second start port 63. When the game ball passes through the operation port 68, a normal symbol, which is a symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol lottery, is variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. This normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not the normal electric accessory 65 is operated, that is, whether or not the second starting port 63 is expanded based on the stop symbol of the normal symbol, and is also referred to as “operation lottery”. The normal symbol display device 59 in the present embodiment is composed of two lamps for convenience, and the display state of the normal symbol 195 is represented by which of these lamps is lit. For example, when the first lamp is turned off and the second lamp is hit, the display of the normal symbol 195 is displayed by alternately turning on and off, and finally, By stopping in the lighting state, the stop symbol of the normal symbol 195 is expressed. The normal symbol display device 59 is provided below the effect display device 60. After a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change, the normal symbol change display stops. When the normal symbol stops at the winning symbol, the normal electric accessory 65 is expanded for a predetermined time.

  A center ornament 64 is provided around the effect display device 60. The center decoration 64 has functions such as a flow path of the game ball, protection of the effect display device 60, and decoration. Game effect lamps 90 are provided above and below the center ornament 64, and play a role of production by blinking or the like. Above the first special symbol display device 70, a first special figure holding lamp 20 corresponding to the first game is provided. The first special figure holding lamp 20 is composed of two lamps, and displays the holding number of the winning lottery value in the first game according to the number of lighting or blinking. The number of lottery values held in the first special figure holding lamp 20 is the number of lottery results won to the first start port 62 during the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 or during the execution of the special game, Indicates the number of winning balls that have not been executed.

  In addition, a second special figure holding lamp 21 corresponding to the second game is provided above the second special symbol display device 71. The second special figure holding lamp 21 is also composed of two lamps. The second special figure hold lamp 21 displays the number of hold of the winning lottery value in the second game by the number of lighting or blinking. The number of hold of the winning / failing lottery value in the second special symbol holding lamp 21 is the number of lottery results won to the second starting port 63 during the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193 or during the execution of the special game, and the symbol fluctuation is still Indicates the number of winning balls that have not been executed.

  Below the normal symbol display device 59, a general symbol holding lamp 22 corresponding to the normal symbol fluctuation is provided. The regular figure holding lamp 22 is also composed of two lamps, and displays the number of holdings of normal symbol fluctuations depending on the number of lighting or blinking. The number of normal symbol fluctuations held is the number of game balls that have passed through the operation port 68 during the fluctuation of the normal symbol 195, and indicates the number of normal symbol lotteries for which the fluctuation of the normal symbol 195 has not yet been executed. The operation button 82 is a button operated by the player to input a predetermined instruction on the gaming machine side, and functions as an “operation input unit”. The operation button 82 is provided on the outer wall surface near the upper ball tray 15.

  An outline of a game method and a control flow performed in the above configuration will be described. When the player turns the launch handle 17 by hand, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are guided one by one to the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 with a strength corresponding to the turning angle, thereby playing the game area. To 52. When the player fixes the rotation position of the launch handle 17 by hand, the launch of the game ball is repeated at regular time intervals. The game ball launched to the upper part of the game area 52 falls in a direction according to the way of hitting while hitting a plurality of game nails and windmills. When a game ball is dropped into each of the general winning opening 72, the first starting opening 62, the second starting opening 63, the first major winning opening 91, and the second major winning opening 92, the type of the winning opening is selected. The prize ball is paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. A game ball dropped into each winning hole such as the general winning hole 72 is processed as a safe ball, and a game ball dropped into the out hole 58 is processed as an out ball. Each winning opening includes a gate type through which a game ball passes. In this application, “incoming”, “entering”, and “winning” include “passing”.

  When the game ball enters the first start opening 62, the first special symbol 192 is displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display device 70, and the decorative symbol 190 is displayed in a variable manner in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. When the game ball enters the second starting port 63, the second special symbol 193 is displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display device 71, and the decorative symbol 190 is displayed in a variable manner in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. The variable display of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is stopped after the elapse of the display time determined prior to display.

  The first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 are variably displayed according to a variation pattern in which the variation mode from the variation start to the stop is determined. The decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed according to a variation effect pattern in which a variation mode from the start to the end of the variation is determined. A plurality of types of variation patterns and variation production patterns are prepared, and each has various variation times. While the first special symbol 192 or the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed according to the variation pattern, the decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed according to the variation effect pattern having the same variation time. In the variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is stopped when the variation display time elapses. Is done.

  As a variation display of the decorative symbol 190, first, as the variation starts, the symbols are varied in all three columns like the reel rotation of the slot machine, and when it approaches the variation end timing, it is stopped one by one as a final stop mode. The symbol combination is displayed. When the first special symbol 192 and the decorative symbol 190 at the time of the stop are in a stop mode indicating a big hit, the game shifts to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and the first grand prize winning opening 91 is opened and closed. Operation starts. Even when the second special symbol 193 and the decorative symbol 190 at the time of the stop are in a stop mode indicating a big hit, the game shifts to a special game, and the opening / closing operation of the first big winning port 91 and the second big winning port 92 is started. The stop mode of the decorative symbol 190 indicating a big hit is, for example, a combination mode in which the types of three symbols match.

  The variation effect pattern includes a normal loss effect pattern, a reach failure effect pattern, and a reach jackpot effect pattern. The normal off effect pattern is an effect pattern for displaying a normal off symbol combination. The reach out effect pattern is an effect pattern for displaying an out symbol combination through a reach state, which is a big win if one more symbols are arranged. The reach jackpot effect pattern is an effect pattern when displaying a jackpot symbol combination through the reach state. In particular, the patterns when reaching the reach state include patterns with various long and short fluctuation times. Reach patterns with relatively short fluctuation times are called “normal reach”, and reach patterns with long fluctuation times are called “super reach”. ".

  If the winning / losing lottery corresponds to a big hit, a special game is executed. The 16R special game and the 4R special game are started by displaying an effect screen called a start demo. After the start demonstration screen is displayed, the grand prize opening is opened, and after the opening lasts for about 30 seconds or after 10 or more game balls are dropped, the game is closed once. From such opening to closing of the big prize opening is basically called a unit game, there may be a case where a plurality of short-time opening is repeated during one unit game. After the opening / closing of the big prize opening or the unit game is repeated 16 or 4 times, the special game is normally ended by displaying an effect screen called an end demo.

  The 2R special game is also started by displaying the start demo. After the start demonstration screen is displayed, the grand prize opening is opened, and after the opening has continued for about 0.5 seconds, or after 10 or more game balls have dropped, the game is closed once. The unit game is from opening to closing of such a big prize opening. After the opening / closing of the big prize opening or the unit game is repeated twice, the special special game is ended by displaying the end demo.

  On the other hand, when the winning lottery corresponds to a result called “small hit”, the small hit game is executed. The small hit game is a unit game executed in a manner similar to some types of special games (2R special games). However, the unit game executed as a small hit game is only one time, which is different from a special game in which a plurality of unit games are executed. In the present embodiment, as described above, in the small hit game, the big prize opening is short-opened a plurality of times in the same manner as in the 2R special game. That is, the small hit game is also started by displaying the start demo. In the unit game after the start demonstration screen is displayed, the short opening for about 0.5 seconds of the grand prize opening is repeated twice. After the two short releases, the small hit game is ended by displaying an effect screen called an end demo.

  When a special game occurs and a predetermined condition such as a lottery is satisfied, the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol which are one of the specific games in the normal game after the special game ends. Time reduction of 193 and the decorative symbol 190 is started. The time shortening of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is a state in which these fluctuation times are shortened from the normal state. The variation time of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is returned to the original variation time after a predetermined number of variations, for example, 100 variations are displayed, but reaches the number of variations. If a big hit occurs before, the time saving will end. Due to the shortening of time, the variation time of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190 is shortened, so that a big hit occurs compared to the normal state where the symbol variation is performed with the normal variation time. Time can be shortened, and the ease of winning a jackpot can be relatively enhanced.

  During the time reduction of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190, the easy entry state, which is one of the specific games, is performed. The easy entry state is a state in which the ease of entering the second starting port 63 is enhanced by executing the short time of the normal symbol, the probability variation of the normal symbol lottery, and the opening extension of the normal electric accessory 65. The normal symbol time reduction is a state in which the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened from the normal state. In the normal display of the normal symbol 195 in the normal state, a relatively long fluctuation time is set between 30 seconds and 60 seconds, whereas in the short time state, the fluctuation time is considerably shorter than in the normal state between 1 second and 5 seconds. Is set.

  The probability variation of the normal symbol lottery is a state where the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is higher than the normal state. In the normal state, the normal symbol stops at the winning symbol with a low probability of 26/256. On the other hand, in the short time state, the normal symbol stops at the winning symbol with higher probability than the normal state. Specifically, the normal symbol stops at the winning symbol with a high probability of 230/256 in the normal time reduction.

  The opening extension of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is a state in which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is longer than the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the opening time per operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is 0.5 seconds once (normal opening pattern 1), 1 second once opening (normal opening pattern 2), 2 There are three types of one-second opening (normal opening pattern 3), and the selection probabilities of these normal opening patterns 1, 2, and 3 are about 90%, 7%, and 3%. On the other hand, during the time saving, the opening time per operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is 2 times 3 seconds (specific opening pattern 1), 3 seconds 2 times opening (specific opening pattern 2), 6 seconds 1 There are three types of open times (specific opening pattern 3), and the selection probabilities of these specific opening patterns 1, 2, and 3 are about 90%, 7%, and 3%. In other words, during the short time, the opening time per operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is longer than the normal state, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 63.

  In the easy entry state due to a short time, there is a higher possibility that the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per fixed time will increase compared to the normal state, and the ease of entering the second start opening 63 will also increase. The possibility that the number of balls entering 63 will increase also increases. Therefore, due to the shortened time and the easy entry state of the first special symbol 192, the second special symbol 193, and the decorative symbol 190, the chance of obtaining a winning ball by entering the second starting port 63 during that period is increased. , It is possible to continue playing while suppressing the decrease in possession.

  In the present embodiment, the easy entry state is the ease of entering the second starting port 63 using three functions: normal symbol time reduction, normal symbol lottery probability fluctuation, and normal electric utility 65 opening and extending. To increase. However, as a modification, it is possible to use one or two of these three functions to increase the ease of entering the second starting port 63. Thus, even if only a part of the three functions is used, it is possible to improve the ease of entering the second starting port 63. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which switches according to a gaming state at least any one of three functions by the period to implement and the period which does not implement.

  FIG. 2 shows a basic structure on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The power switch 40 is a switch for turning on / off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main board 102 controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and processes all game operations such as lottery when winning the first start port 62 and the second start port 63 in particular. The sub board 104 includes a liquid crystal unit 42, controls display contents on the effect display device 60, and changes display contents according to a lottery result by the main board 102 in particular. The main board 102 and the sub board 104 constitute a game control device 100. The back setting mechanism 39 includes a prize ball tank 44, a flow path for prize balls, a payout unit 43 for delivering prize balls. The payout unit 43 pays out the game balls supplied from the winning ball tank 44 to the upper ball tray 15 in accordance with winning in each winning opening. The payout control board 45 controls the payout operation by the payout unit 43. The launching device 46 launches the stored balls in the upper ball tray 15 to the game area 52 one by one. The launch control board 47 controls the launch operation of the launch device 46. The power supply unit 48 supplies power to each part of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game control device 100 includes a first start port 62, a second start port 63, a first big prize port 91, a second big prize port 92, a general prize port 72, an operation port 68, and a first special port. The symbol display device 70, the second special symbol display device 71, the effect display device 60, the normal symbol display device 59, the operation button 82, the speaker 18, and the game effect lamp 90 are electrically connected to each other, and various control signals are transmitted. Enables transmission and reception. The game control apparatus 100 controls not only the basic operation of the game, but also staging operations such as symbol variation display and electrical decoration. The game control device 100 includes a main substrate 102 as a main control device that controls the overall operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 including basic operations of the game and the progress of the game, and a sub substrate as a sub-control device that controls design effects and the like. 104 is configured in such a manner that functions are shared. The game control device 100 is configured by hardware including elements such as a ROM and a RAM for storing data and programs, and a CPU used for arithmetic processing.

  In the present embodiment, the main board 102 includes a ball entering judging means 110, a first lottery means 126, a second lottery means 128, a general drawing lottery means 136, a holding control means 116, a main display control means 118, a special game control means 120, A small hit game control means 121, a specific game execution means 122, an opening / closing control means 124, a special figure adjustment means 152, and a condition holding means 176 are provided. The sub-board 104 in this embodiment includes a pattern storage unit 130, an effect determination unit 132, and an effect display control unit 134. In this embodiment, the effect determination means 132 and the operation button 82 function as “operation detection means”. Each functional block included in the main board 102 may be configured such that any one of the functional blocks is mounted on the sub board 104 instead of the main board 102. Similarly, each functional block included in the sub-board 104 may be configured such that any one of them is mounted on the main board 102 instead of the sub-board 104.

  However, since data transmission / reception between the main board 102 and the sub board 104 is unidirectional from the main board 102 to the sub board 104, each operation is performed so that the entire operation is realized by such data transmission / reception in one direction. The configuration is arranged on the main board 102 and the sub board 104. In this way, since the unidirectionality of data transmission from the main board 102 to the sub board 104 is maintained, data cannot be transmitted from the configuration included in the sub board 104 to the configuration included in the main board 102. It is not possible to request data transmission. Therefore, the information generated on the main board 102 cannot be referred to from the sub board 104 unless the main board 102 unilaterally transmits the information to the sub board 104.

  The entrance determination means 110 determines whether or not a game ball has entered each winning opening. When receiving the first start winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the game ball has won the first start opening 62, and when receiving the second start winning information, the game ball has won the second start opening 63. to decide. When receiving the first grand prize opening winning information, the winning determination means 110 determines that the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 91, and receiving the second big winning opening winning information, the gaming ball receives the second big winning prize. When it is determined that a winning is made in the mouth 92 and the general winning information is received, it is determined that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72. When receiving the passage information, the ball entering determination unit 110 determines that the game ball has passed through the operation port 68.

  The first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 function as “special drawing lottery means”. The first lottery means 126 includes a first lottery value acquisition means 112, a first winning / failure determining means 113, and a first pattern determining means 114, and the first lottery means 126 is the first special symbol lottery corresponding to entering the first starting port 62. Run a lottery. The result of the first lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the first special symbol 192 on the first special symbol display device 70, and in the form of variable display of the decorative symbol 190 in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. . On the other hand, the second lottery means 128 includes a second lottery value acquisition means 115, a second winning / failure determining means 117, and a second pattern determining means 119. 2 lottery is executed. The result of the second lottery is shown in the form of variable display of the second special symbol 193 on the second special symbol display device 71, and in the form of variable display of the decorative symbol 190 in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60. .

  When the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 start the symbol variation, the lottery result corresponding to the symbol variation is transmitted to the effect determining unit 132 together with the symbol variation control command. Further, the first lottery means 126 and the second lottery means 128 correspond to any lottery value range in the determination as to whether or not the lottery value is a pre-determination process even when entering the first starting port 62 or the second starting port 63. Is determined in advance, and the determination result is transmitted to the effect determining means 132 as a lottery result. The result of the preliminary determination process is temporarily stored in the transmission buffer, and then transmitted to the effect determination means 132 regardless of whether the symbol variation display corresponding to the lottery is immediately started, and is erased from the transmission buffer or overwritten later. The Therefore, for the sub-board 104 side, a process called so-called “prefetching” is realized in which the success / failure result can be presumably recognized in advance before the symbol variation start order is reached.

  The first lottery value acquisition unit 112 acquires a random number value for the first lottery as a first winning / failing lottery value (also referred to as “special drawing lottery value”) upon entering the first start port 62. To do. The second lottery value acquisition unit 115 acquires a random number value for the second lottery as a second winning / failing lottery value (also referred to as “special drawing lottery value”) upon entering the second start port 63. To do. For example, the values acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value and the second winning / losing lottery value for the winning / losing lottery are acquired from a value range from “0” to “65535”. The “random number” in the present application may not be a mathematically generated random number, but may be a pseudo-random number generated by a hardware random number, a software random number, or the like. The value acquired as the first winning / losing lottery value or the second winning / losing lottery value is temporarily held by the holding control means 116. However, the first success / failure lottery value and the second success / failure lottery value are suspended within a range not exceeding the predetermined retention upper limit number retained by the suspension control means 116.

  The first lottery means 126 transmits information on the number of the currently held first lottery value to be retained to the effect determining means 132 when the first winner / lottery value is held. The second lottery means 128 transmits information on the number of the currently held second lottery value on hold to the effect determining means 132 when the second winner / lottery value is held. In the modified example, only the information indicating that the winning lottery value is held, not the information on the holding number of each winning / failing lottery value, is transmitted so that the effect determining means 132 can manage (calculate / update) the holding number of each winning / failing lottery value. May be. In addition, in the following description, when the first success / failure lottery value and the second success / failure lottery value are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “win / failure lottery value”.

  The first winning / failing determination unit 113 determines whether or not to shift to the special game or the small hit game based on the first winning / losing lottery value, and the first winning / losing lottery value falls within any lottery value range in the winning / failing determination. Perform a prior adequacy determination to determine whether it is applicable. The second winning / failing determining means 117 determines whether or not to shift to a special game or a small hit game based on the second winning / losing lottery value, and the second winning / notifying lottery value falls within any lottery value range in the winning / failing determination. Perform a prior adequacy determination to determine whether it is applicable. The first success / failure determination unit 113 and the second success / failure determination unit 117 hold a success / failure determination table and a prior / failure determination table that are referred to in the determination of the failure. In addition, in order to distinguish especially the prior / failure determination that is performed when starting the symbol variation, it is also referred to as “predetermined whether or not the main determination is appropriate”.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the success / failure determination table. The success / failure determination table in this figure associates determination results of big hits, small hits and misses, and winning / failing lottery values. Depending on the respective range settings, the hit / failure probabilities of big hits and small hits are determined. Is determined. The first determination unit 113 and the second determination unit 117 refer to the illustrated determination table in the determination as the main determination. FIG. 4A is a table that is referred to during normal operation, and FIG. 4B is a table that is referred to during probability change.

  That is, in the success / failure lottery by each of the success / failure determination means, a big hit is made only when the success / failure lottery value falls within the range of 0 to 163 at normal times. On the other hand, at the time of probability change, the big hit range is expanded, and not only when the winning lottery value falls within the range of 0 to 163 but also when it falls within the range of 164 to 1639. As described above, the range corresponding to the jackpot changes according to the gaming state, but the probability of hitting the jackpot is equal between the first lottery and the second lottery. If it is a big hit, whether or not it accompanies certain change is determined separately according to the stop symbol of the special symbol. In this figure, the single hit / fail judgment table shows the jackpot range for both normal time and probability change, but the success / fail judgment table may be prepared separately for normal time and for probability change. You may prepare separately for 1 lottery and 2nd lottery.

  In the present embodiment, even if the winning / raising lottery value does not correspond to the big hit range, that is, a so-called out of range, it becomes a small hit if it falls within the predetermined range. In the example shown in the drawing, the first lottery is a small hit when the first winning / losing lottery value falls within the range of 65208 to 65535, regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state. On the other hand, in the second lottery, regardless of the presence or absence of the probability variation state, a small hit is made when the second winning / losing lottery value falls within the range of 65455 to 65535. In other words, in this embodiment, the first lottery triggered by entering the first starting port 62 has a higher probability of hitting with a higher probability than the second lottery triggered by entering the second starting port 63. It becomes. In the case of not hitting the big hit, all of them are originally “out of place”, but in the example in this figure, the winning lottery value range in the case of not hitting the big hit is not particularly selected. It is expressed as “out”. In addition, although the example which implement | achieved the determination table of whether it is a big hit and the determination table of whether it is a small win in the figure in the form of a single winning / nothing determination table was shown in this figure, each may be implement | achieved as a separate table. Good. It should be noted that a specific hit may not be included as a small hit, and an individual range may be provided in the success / failure determination table.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing a prior success / failure determination table referred to in prior advance / failure determination. The first success / failure determination unit 113 refers to the table of FIG. 5 (a). When the success / failure lottery value is “0 to 163”, the value of “1” indicating that is set as the determination result, In the case where the winning / failing lottery value is “164 to 1639”, a value “2” indicating that is set in the winning / incoming range as the determination result. When the winning / failing lottery value is “1640 to 65207”, the value “3” indicating that is set in the winning / failing range as the determination result, and when the winning / losing lottery value is “65208 to 65535”, “4” indicating that fact is set. The value of “” is set in the validity range as the determination result. Each time the first success / failure determination unit 113 sets the success / failure range as described above, the first success / failure determination unit 113 transmits the value to the effect determination unit 132 together with the value indicating the first lottery and the number of suspensions.

  The second success / failure determination unit 117 refers to the table of FIG. 5B, and when the success / failure lottery value is “0 to 163”, sets a value of “1” indicating the fact as a determination result, In the case where the winning / failing lottery value is “164 to 1639”, a value “2” indicating that is set in the winning / incoming range as the determination result. When the winning / failing lottery value is “1640 to 65454”, a value of “3” indicating that is set in the winning / failing range as the determination result, and when the winning / losing lottery value is “65555 to 65535”, “4” indicating that fact is set. The value of “” is set in the validity range as the determination result. Each time the second success / failure determination means 117 sets the success / failure range as described above, the second success / failure determination means 117 transmits the value together with the value indicating the second lottery and the number of holds to the effect determination means 132. Note that, for special effect control described later, the second success / failure determination means 117 is a case where the second reservation means 146 has not made a new hold because the number of holds has reached the upper limit. Then, the entrance information to the second starting port 63 is transmitted to the effect determining means 132.

  The first winning / failing determining means 113 and the second winning / failing determining means 117 determine the stop symbol at the start of symbol variation based on the symbol lottery value, which is a separately obtained random number value, and the result of the winner determination, and the symbol lottery value A prior symbol determination as to which symbol range corresponds to is executed. The first winning / failing determination means 113 and the second winning / failing determination means 117 hold a plurality of symbol determination tables and a prior symbol determination table that are referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol. The first success / failure determination unit 113 and the second success / failure determination unit 117 refer to different symbol determination tables according to the determination result. In addition, in order to distinguish the symbol determination performed in starting symbol variation especially from prior symbol determination, it is also referred to as “symbol determination as the main determination” as appropriate.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a symbol determination table referred to in this determination. Here, it is assumed that the symbol lottery value is in a value range from “0” to “255”. In this symbol determination table, the symbol lottery value is associated with the stop mode (stop symbol) of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, the number of special game rounds, and whether or not there is a probability change transition. FIGS. 6A and 6B are tables that are referred to when the result of the lottery is a big hit, and FIG. 6C is a table that is referred to when the result of the lottery is a big hit. FIG. 6D is a table referred to when the result of the lottery determination is out of place. In the symbol determination table, a correspondence relationship between numbers “0” to “19” indicating the types of special symbols and symbol lottery values is defined. The types of special symbols are respectively associated with the determination results of big hits, small hits, and misses, with “0” to “17” corresponding to big hits, “18” corresponding to small hits, and “19” Responds to detachment. Each type is assigned a plurality of special symbols, that is, a plurality of symbols that are generally meaningless and formed by a combination of segments.

  When the result of the first lottery is a big hit, the first success / failure determination unit 113 refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. In this symbol determination table, special symbol types “0” to “8” are associated with jackpots. Among them, types “0” to “4” indicate 2R big hits with certainty, and are associated with different ranges for each symbol in the symbol lottery value range “0 to 136”. The types “5” and “6” indicate 16R big hits with certainty and are associated with the symbol lottery value ranges “137 to 163” and “164 to 190”, respectively. Types “7” and “8” indicate 16R jackpots without any probability change, and are associated with symbol lottery value ranges “191 to 217” and “218 to 255”, respectively. Thus, the selection probability for each jackpot type is determined by the size of the symbol lottery value range. Although illustration is omitted, the big hit with probability change (also referred to as “probability big hit”) is accompanied by a shortening of time until the next big hit, as in the case of probability change. On the other hand, a big hit without certain change (also referred to as “normal big hit”) is accompanied by a short time that ends with a period of 100 special symbol changes.

  On the other hand, when the result of the second lottery is a big hit, the second winning / failing determining means 117 refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. In this symbol determination table, special symbol types “9” to “17” are associated with jackpots. Among them, types “9” to “13” indicate 4R big hits with certainty, and are associated with different ranges for each symbol in the symbol lottery value range “0 to 136”. The types “14” and “15” indicate 16R big hits with certainty and are associated with the symbol lottery value ranges “137 to 163” and “164 to 190”, respectively. Types “16” and “17” indicate 16R big hits without any probability change, and are associated with symbol lottery value ranges “191 to 217” and “218 to 255”, respectively. Thus, the selection probability for each jackpot type is determined by the size of the symbol lottery value range. In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, also in the 2nd game, probability change big hit accompanies time shortening which ends until the next big hit similarly to probability change. On the other hand, a normal jackpot is accompanied by a short time that ends with a period of 100 special symbol variations.

  In this way, the first game and the second game are set so that the winning probability of the probability variation big hit is the same, but in the first lottery, the 16R big hit and the 2R big hit are the selection targets. On the other hand, in the second lottery, 16R jackpot and 4R jackpot are selected, and the second game is favored in the round distribution. In the present embodiment, the symbols selected in the symbol determination table in FIG. 6A and the symbols selected in the symbol determination table in FIG. In the modification, a part of symbols, for example, symbols corresponding to 16R jackpot, for example, “5” to “8” or “14” to “17” may be used in common.

The first winning / failing determining means 113 and the second winning / failing determining means 117 refer to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6 (c) when the result of the winning / failing lottery results in a small hit, and when the result is lost, FIG. ) Is referred to. The type “18” is associated with the entire range of symbol lottery values in the case where the determination result is a small hit. The type “19” is associated with the entire range of symbol lottery values in the case where the result of the determination is wrong. The small hit is made up of one unit game (one round), and does not trigger the change of the game state with respect to probability change and time reduction.
In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, the opening pattern of the big prize opening in a special game or a small hit game is matched with the kind of special symbol shown in this figure. That is, with respect to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6A, types “0” to “4” (2R big hit) are associated with an opening pattern in which the first big winning opening 91 is repeatedly opened over two rounds. . Types “5” to “8” (16R big hit) are associated with an opening pattern in which the first big winning opening 91 is repeatedly opened over 15 rounds. With respect to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6B, for types “9” to “13” (4R big hit), the first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 are alternately arranged for each round up to the fourth round. An opening pattern to be released is associated. The types “14” to “17” (16R big hit) are associated with an opening pattern in which the first big winning opening 91 and the second big winning opening 92 are alternately opened for every 15 rounds. With respect to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6C, the type “18” (small hit) is associated with an opening pattern in which only the first big winning opening 91 is opened twice. In the present embodiment, as described above, only the first big prize winning opening 91 is opened in the first game. However, in the modified example, all the big wins for both the first game and the second game ( Both the first grand prize winning port 91 and the second major winning prize port 92 may be alternately opened. As such, the type of special game and the opening pattern may be associated with each other.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically illustrating a prior symbol determination table referred to in prior symbol determination. The first success / failure determination unit 113 refers to the table of FIG. 7A when the success / failure lottery value corresponds to the big hit. When the symbol lottery value is “0 to 136”, the value “1” indicating that is set in the symbol range as the determination result, and when the symbol lottery value is “137 to 190”, “2” indicating that fact is set. "Is set in the symbol range as the determination result. When the symbol lottery value is “191 to 255”, the value “3” indicating that is set in the symbol range as the determination result. Here, as can be seen from the comparison with FIG. 6A, the symbol range “1” indicates the 2R probability variation big hit, the symbol range “2” indicates the 16R probability variation big hit, and the symbol range “3” indicates the 16R normal big hit. Is shown. In addition, although illustration is omitted, when the winning / failing lottery value corresponds to the small hit, the value “5” indicating that is set in the symbol range as the determination result, and the winning / failing lottery value corresponds to being out of place Is set to a symbol range as a determination result. Whenever the symbol range is set as described above, the first success / failure determination unit 113 transmits the value to the effect determination unit 132 together with the value indicating the first lottery and the number of holds.

  The second success / failure determination unit 117 refers to the table of FIG. 7B when the success / failure lottery value corresponds to the big hit. When the symbol lottery value is “0 to 136”, the value “4” indicating that is set in the symbol range as the determination result, and when the symbol lottery value is “137 to 190”, “2” indicating that fact is set Is set in the symbol range as the determination result, and when the symbol lottery value is “191 to 255”, the value “3” indicating that is set in the symbol range as the determination result. Here, as can be seen from the comparison with FIG. 6B, the symbol range “4” indicates the 4R probability variation big hit, the symbol range “2” indicates the 16R probability variation big hit, and the symbol range “3” indicates the 16R normal big hit. Is shown. In addition, although illustration is omitted, when the winning / failing lottery value corresponds to the small hit, the value “5” indicating that is set in the symbol range as the determination result, and the winning / failing lottery value corresponds to being out of place Is set to a symbol range as a determination result. Whenever the symbol range is set as described above, the second success / failure determination unit 117 transmits the value to the effect determination unit 132 together with the value indicating the second lottery and the number of holds. In addition, in a modification, you may differ from the value of the symbol range of the 1st special symbol 192 so that it can distinguish clearly that it is the symbol range of the 2nd special symbol 193. Specifically, in the table of FIG. 7B, when the symbol lottery value is “137 to 190”, the value “7” indicating that is set in the symbol range as the determination result, and the symbol lottery value is In the case of “191 to 255”, a value “8” indicating that may be set in the symbol range as the determination result. In addition, if the winning / failing lottery value corresponds to a small hit, the value “9” indicating that fact is set in the symbol range as the determination result. The value “10” shown may be set in the symbol range as the determination result.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the first pattern determination means 114 uses the first pattern lottery value to be acquired separately for the variation pattern in which the display process of the symbol variation to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 70 and the effect display device 60 is determined. Based on a plurality of variation patterns based on this. The second pattern determining means 119 has a plurality of variations based on a second pattern lottery value separately acquired for a variation pattern in which a display process of symbol variation to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 71 and the effect display device 60 is determined. Decide from the pattern. The first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 each determine a variation pattern of the symbol variation with reference to the variation pattern table when starting the symbol variation.

  In addition, the first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 execute a prior pattern determination as to which variation pattern range the pattern lottery value corresponds to. The first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 respectively hold or share a variation pattern table and a prior pattern determination table that are referred to for determining a variation pattern. In the variation pattern, a variation time from a variation start to a stop when the special symbol is variably displayed is determined, and has various variation times depending on the type. That is, for each variation pattern, a variation display time is defined for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped when the variation display time elapses. It should be noted that the variation pattern determination executed when starting the symbol variation is also referred to as “variation pattern determination as the main determination” as appropriate in order to distinguish it from the prior pattern determination.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing a variation pattern table referred to in this determination. In the variation pattern table, pattern lottery values and variation patterns are associated with each other. Here, it is assumed that the pattern lottery value is in a value range from “0” to “255”. The first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 refer to the variation pattern table for detachment shown in FIG. 8A when the determination result is unacceptable. When the determination result is 4R jackpot or 16R jackpot, the variation pattern table for 4R jackpot and 16R jackpot shown in FIG. 8B is referred. When the determination result is 2R big hit or small hit, the 2R big hit and small hit variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8C is referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the variation pattern table for detachment, the super lot of “super 1” is associated with the pattern lottery value “0-10”, and the pattern lottery value “11-20” is “ A super reach of “Super 2” is associated. The pattern lottery values “21 to 255” are associated with any variation pattern of “normal 1”, “normal 2”, and “no reach”. As described above, when the result of the determination is wrong, any one of super reach, normal reach, and no reach may be selected. In the variation pattern table for detachment, when a variation pattern of “no reach” is selected, a different table is referred to so that a variation pattern having a shorter variation time than the normal state is selected in the short time state. Further, the deviation variation pattern table is defined such that the column to be referred to is different for each number of reservations, and details of the normal state will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, in the variation pattern table for 4R big hit and 16R big hit, the super lot of “super 1” is associated with the pattern lottery value “0 to 120”, and the pattern lottery value “121 to 240 ”is associated with the super reach of“ Super 2 ”. The pattern lottery value “241 to 250” is associated with the reach of “normal 1”, and the pattern lottery value “251 to 255” is associated with the reach of “normal 2”. As described above, when the determination result is 4R big hit and 16R big hit, a variation pattern with reach is selected.

As shown in FIG. 8C, in the variation pattern table for 2R big hit and small hit, the super lot of “super 3” is associated with the pattern lottery value “0 to 122”, and the pattern lottery value “123 to 255 ”is associated with a normal reach of“ normal 3 ”. As described above, when the determination result is 2R big hit or small hit, “Super 3” or “Normal 3” is selected with a probability of about 50%.
In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, an example in which “super 1” to “super 3” and “normal 1” to “normal 3” are assigned to the pattern lottery values is shown. It goes without saying that the pattern may be further subdivided and a subdivided pattern lottery value may be assigned.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically illustrating a prior pattern determination table referred to in prior pattern determination. The first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 refer to the table of FIG. 9A when the result is wrong, and indicate that when the pattern lottery value is “0 to 10”. The value “1” is set in the pattern range as the determination result, and when the pattern lottery value is “11 to 20”, the value “2” indicating that is set in the pattern range as the determination result. When the pattern lottery value is “21 to 255”, the value “3” indicating that is set in the pattern range as the determination result.

  The first pattern determining means 114 and the second pattern determining means 119 refer to the table in FIG. 9B when the result is 4R big hit or 16R big hit, and if the pattern lottery value is “0 to 120” A value “4” indicating that is set in the pattern range as the determination result, and if the pattern lottery value is “121 to 240”, a value “5” indicating that is set in the pattern range as the determination result. . When the pattern lottery value is “241 to 250”, the value “6” indicating that is set in the pattern range as the determination result, and when the pattern lottery value is “251 to 255”, “7” indicating that fact is set. "Is set to the pattern range as the determination result.

  The first pattern determining means 114 and the second pattern determining means 119 refer to the table of FIG. 9C when the result is a 2R big hit or a small hit, and when the pattern lottery value is “0 to 122” The value “8” indicating the fact is set in the pattern range as the determination result, and when the pattern lottery value is “123 to 255”, the value “9” indicating the fact is set in the pattern range as the determination result. . Each time the first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 set the pattern range as described above, the value is displayed together with a value indicating whether the lottery is the first lottery or the second lottery or the number of holdings. It transmits to the effect determination means 132. In the present embodiment, the first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 use the common variation pattern table and the prior pattern determination table. In a modification, the first pattern determination unit 114 and the second pattern determination unit 119 may use separate tables for at least one of the variation pattern table and the prior pattern determination table.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing in detail a variation pattern table for detachment. In the variation pattern table of this figure, the range of the pattern lottery value associated with the variation pattern is different for each pending number. Specifically, the smaller the number of holds, the wider the range of pattern lottery values assigned to variation patterns with relatively long variation times, and the probability that variation patterns with long variation times will be selected is increased. . Therefore, the average fluctuation time becomes longer as the number of holdings by the first holding unit 144 or the second holding unit 146 is smaller. Therefore, when the number of holdings by the first holding unit 144 or the second holding unit 146 is less than a predetermined number, for example, 1 to 2, the selection probability of the variation pattern having a long variation time becomes higher than usual, and the variation time is increased. It tends to be relatively long.

  In the first column 212, the pattern lottery value range and the fluctuation pattern in the case where the number of results held by the first lottery 144 and the number of results held by the second lottery 146 are 1 are shown. Correspondence is shown. Similarly, in the second column 214, the third column 216, and the fourth column 218, the number of results held by the first lottery 144 by the first holding unit 144 or the number of results held by the second lottery 146 by the second lottery respectively. The correspondence between the pattern lottery value range and the variation pattern in the cases of 2, 3, and 4 is shown. That is, it can be considered that the first column 212, the second column 214, the third column 216, and the fourth column 218 indicate the variation pattern table for each number of holds. In this figure, an example will be described in which a plurality of variation patterns that can be selected at the time of deviation are classified into five types according to variation time, but actually, a plurality of variation effect patterns are prepared for each of these classifications. This is equivalent to the fact that dozens of types of variation effect patterns are associated with the lottery value ranges for the respective categories.

  The first range 222 includes any of the first column 212, the second column 214, the third column 216, and the fourth column 218 as a variation pattern when the lottery value corresponds to a pattern lottery value from 0 to 10. A super reach variation pattern of “super 1” is associated. The second range 224 includes any of the first column 212, the second column 214, the third column 216, and the fourth column 218 as a variation pattern when the lottery value corresponds to a pattern lottery value from 11 to 20. A super reach variation pattern of “super 2” is associated. Thus, in the case of the pattern lottery value with the lottery value from 0 to 10 and the pattern lottery value with the lottery value from 11 to 20, the variation pattern having the same variation time is selected regardless of the number of holdings.

  The third range 226 includes normal reach in the first column 212, the second column 214, the third column 216, and the fourth column 218 as a variation pattern when the lottery value corresponds to a pattern lottery value from 21 to 255, respectively. The three types of variation patterns “normal 1”, “normal 2”, and “no reach” are associated with each other. However, the range of pattern lottery values associated with each variation pattern varies depending on the number of holds. In the first column 212, the sizes of the lottery value ranges to which “normal 1”, “normal 2”, and “no reach” are associated are approximately equal, and the ranges obtained by dividing 21 to 255 into approximately three equal portions are associated with each other. Yes. On the other hand, in the second column 214, the size of the lottery value range associated with “normal 1” and “normal 2” is slightly smaller than the lottery value range associated with “no reach”. In addition, in the third column 216, the size of the lottery value range associated with each of “normal 1” and “normal 2” is further reduced, and in the fourth column 218, “normal 1” and “normal 2” are supported. The size of the lottery value range to be attached is further reduced.

  The fluctuation time of “Normal 1” and “Normal 2” may be longer than the fluctuation time of “No reach”, and when “No reach”, the fluctuation time may be shortened like a short time state. Depending on the setting contents of the third range 226, the average variation time will be different. As the number of holds increases from 1 to 2, 3, and 4, the pattern lottery value range for “Normal 1” and “Normal 2” decreases, and conversely, the pattern lottery value range for “out of reach” increases. Therefore, the average fluctuation time becomes shorter as the number of holds increases, and conversely, the average change time becomes longer as the number of holds decreases. In this way, by using a variation pattern table in which the correspondence between the pattern lottery value range and the variation pattern is different for each number of holdings, control that makes it easy to select a variation pattern with a long variation time when the number of holdings decreases is realized. be able to.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the ordinary drawing lottery means 136 functions as an “operating lottery means”, and usually obtains a lottery value (also referred to as “ordinary drawing lottery value”) when a game ball passes through the operation port 68. A symbol lottery is executed. The result of the lottery by the normal symbol lottery means 136 is variably displayed in the form of a normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 59. The general symbol lottery means 136 holds a symbol determination table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. The symbol determination table defines the correspondence between the lottery value and the normal symbol, and the normal symbol lottery means 136 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol with reference to the symbol determination table. When the determined stop symbol becomes a predetermined symbol, it is determined that the normal symbol is a hit, and after the change display of the normal symbol is stopped at the stop symbol, the opening / closing control means 124 has the normal electric accessory 65. Is expanded for a predetermined time.

  The holding control unit 116 includes a first holding unit 144, a second holding unit 146, and a general drawing holding unit 147. The first holding means 144 displays a change in the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the previous first lottery when a new first lottery value is acquired by entering the first starting port 62. If so, the new first winning / losing lottery value is put on hold until the start of variable display of the first special symbol 192 corresponding to the lottery. That is, it is determined whether or not to temporarily store a random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission of the first special symbol 192 is not granted, and the random number is stored in the primary storage means until the symbol variation permission is granted based on this determination result. Hold. In the present embodiment, the first winning / losing lottery value is withheld up to four. This holding number is represented by the number of lighting or blinking of the first special figure holding lamp 20.

  The second holding means 146 displays the variation of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the previous second lottery when the second winning / losing lottery value is newly acquired by entering the second starting port 63. If so, the new second winning / failing lottery value is put on hold until the start of variable display of the second special symbol 193 corresponding to the lottery. That is, it is determined whether or not to temporarily store a random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission of the second special symbol 193 is not granted, and based on this determination result, the random number is stored in the primary storage means until the symbol variation permission is granted. Hold. In this embodiment, the second winning / losing lottery value is put on hold with an upper limit of four. This holding number is represented by the number of lighting or blinking of the second special figure holding lamp 21. As described above, since the upper limit number of the winning lottery values for the first lottery is four and the upper limit number of the winning lottery values for the second lottery is four, the first lottery and the second lottery The upper limit number of holding the lottery value combined with is 8 pieces.

  If the normal drawing lottery means 147 displays a variation of the normal symbol corresponding to the previous operation lottery when a new drawing lottery value is acquired by entering the operation port 68, a new map is displayed. The lottery value is put on hold until the start of fluctuation display of the normal symbol corresponding to the operation lottery. That is, it is determined whether to temporarily store a random number acquired in a situation where the symbol variation permission for the normal symbol is not granted, and based on the determination result, the random number is held in the primary storage means until the symbol variation permission is granted. In the present embodiment, the common lottery value is reserved with an upper limit of four. This number of holdings is represented by the number of lighting or blinking of the usual figure holding lamp 22.

  The main display control means 118 includes first special figure control means 148, second special figure control means 150, and universal figure control means 153. The first special symbol control means 148 causes the first special symbol display device 70 to display the fluctuation of the first special symbol 192 according to the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of the first lottery by the first lottery means 126. The first special symbol control means 148 sets a new symbol variation start condition that the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery or the second lottery performed before that ends. The second special symbol control means 150 causes the second special symbol display device 71 to display the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193 according to the fluctuation pattern determined as a result of the second lottery by the second lottery means 128. The second special symbol control means 150 also sets a new symbol variation start condition that the symbol variation display corresponding to the first lottery or the second lottery performed before that has ended.

  The first special figure control means 148 and the second special figure control means 150 issue a change start command and a change stop command at the timing of starting and stopping the change display of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, respectively. This is transmitted to the effect display control means 134. Thereby, the fluctuation display by the main display control means 118 and the effect display control means 134 is synchronized, and the interlock is maintained. The normal symbol control means 153 causes the normal symbol display device 59 to display the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery means 136 as a fluctuation display of the normal symbol 195.

  The special figure adjusting means 152 waits for the start of the other variable display while one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the special figure adjusting means 152 preferentially executes the variable display of the second special symbol 193 over the first special symbol 192. That is, as long as the winning lottery value is held in the second holding means 146, the winning lottery value held in the second holding means 146 is digested even if the winning lottery value is held in the first holding means 144. Prioritize (such a specification is also called "priority digestion"). As a result, the second lottery can be continuously executed as long as the state where the second lottery value 146 is already held by the second holding means 146 at the end of the fluctuation of the second special symbol 193 is maintained. As a result, it is easy to generate a big hit with a ball at an early stage.

  When one of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is stopped in the hit state, the special figure adjusting means 152 continues the stop display and waits for the other variable display to start. In this case, the special symbol change display is not started while the special game is executed, so that the player can concentrate on the special game.

  The condition holding unit 176 includes a special game operation condition holding unit 178 and a small hit game operation condition holding unit 180. The special game operation condition holding means 178 holds special game operation conditions for shifting to a special game including a plurality of unit games accompanied by the opening of the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92. The special game operation condition holding means 178 holds that the special game operation condition is that the special lottery drawing results in the transition to the special game and the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined big hit mode. In other words, the special game operation condition holding means 178 holds the 16R special game operation condition that the result of the winning / failing lottery becomes a 16R big hit and the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the 16R big hit. The special game operation condition holding means 178 holds the 4R special game operation condition that the result of the success / failure lottery becomes a 4R big hit and that the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the 4R big hit. The special game operation condition holding means 178 holds, as an operation condition of the 2R special game, that the result of the winning / failing lottery becomes a 2R big hit, and that the special symbol is stopped at a symbol indicating the 2R big hit.

  The small hit game operation condition holding means 180 holds a small hit game operating condition which is a condition for shifting to the small hit game. The small hit game operating condition holding means 180 holds the result of the fact that the winning / failing lottery indicates a transition to the small hit game, and that the special symbol is stopped in a predetermined small hit mode as a small hit operating condition. In other words, the small hit game operating condition holding means 180 holds, as an operating condition for the small hit game, that the result of the winning / losing lottery becomes a small hit and the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the small hit.

  The special game control means 120 controls the execution process of the special game when the result of the lottery by the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 is a big hit. The special game is a game in which the opening / closing operation of the first grand prize winning port 91 or the second grand prize winning port 92 is continuously performed a plurality of times, and is configured by a plurality of unit games. If the number of continuations of the unit game has not reached the upper limit number, the special game control means 120 starts the next unit game after the end of the current unit game. The special game is terminated when the unit game has consumed a predetermined number of times.

  The special game control means 120 executes the 16R special game as a long-term open game when the result of the winning / failing lottery results in the 16R big hit and the special game operation condition is satisfied. That is, the unit game is repeated 16 times as a 16R special game, and the first grand prize port 91 or the second big prize port 92 is opened for about 30 seconds in one unit game. The total opening time (total opening state time) of the special winning opening in the 16R special game is not less than a predetermined opening reference time (2 seconds in this embodiment). In this embodiment, when the 16R special game is executed in the first game, only the first big winning opening 91 is opened, but when the 16R special game is executed in the second game. The first big prize opening 91 and the second big prize opening 92 are opened alternately.

  The special game control means 120 also executes the 4R special game as a mid-term release game when the result of the winning / losing lottery becomes a 4R big hit and the special game operation condition is established. In other words, the unit game is repeated four times as a 4R special game, and the big prize opening is opened for about 30 seconds in one unit game. The total opening time (total opening state time) of the big prize opening in the 4R special game is not less than the above opening reference time. In this embodiment, there is a possibility that the 4R special game is executed only in the second game, and at the time of the execution, the first grand prize opening 91 and the second big prize opening 92 are opened alternately. The

  Furthermore, the special game control means 120 executes the 2R special game as a short-term open game when the result of the lottery determination is 2R big hit and the special game operation condition is established. That is, the unit game is repeated twice as a 2R special game, and the big prize opening is opened for about 0.5 seconds in one unit game. The total opening time (total opening state time: 0.5 × 2 = 1 second in this embodiment) of the special winning opening in the 2R special game is less than the above opening reference time. In this embodiment, there is a possibility that the 2R special game is executed only in the first game, and only the first grand prize winning opening 91 is continuously opened during the execution.

  The small hit game control means 121 executes the small hit game as a short-term open game when the result of the lottery determination becomes a small hit and the small hit operation condition is satisfied. The small hit game control means 121 executes the unit game only once as the small hit game, and, for example, opens the big winning opening for 0.5 seconds and 0.5 seconds in the unit game. The total opening time (total opening state time: 0.5 × 2 = 1 second in this embodiment) of the big winning opening in the small hit game is less than the above opening reference time. In the present embodiment, only the first big winning opening 91 is opened when the small hit game is executed in either the first game or the second game.

  The specific game execution means 122 controls the normal game in the probability changing state and the short time state (entering easy state). The specific game executing means 122 continues the probability changing state until the next big hit occurs. The specific game execution unit 122 continues the time-saving state until reaching a predetermined end, but once the winning lottery becomes a big hit before reaching the end, the time-saving state is once ended. In the short time state, the first pattern determining unit 114 and the second pattern determining unit 119 select the variation pattern having a short variation time so that the variation display time of the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193 is substantially shortened. In addition, in the easy-to-enter state, the time of the normal symbol is shortened, the probability of the normal symbol is changed, and the opening and extending mechanism of the second starting port 63 (functioning as the “entrance varying mechanism”) is extended.

  The opening / closing control means 124 functions as an “operation control means”, and controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric accessory 65, the first grand prize winning port 91, and the second big prize winning port 92 of the second starting port 63. When the normal symbol 195 is stopped in a specific manner, the opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 76 to open the ordinary electric accessory 65 at the second start port 63. The opening / closing control means 124 performs an opening extension in which the ordinary electric accessory 65 is operated for a longer time than in the normal state in the easy-to-enter state, and the second start port 63 is expanded for a longer time than in the normal state. The ease of entering the ball at the second start port 63 is enhanced, so that the player can continue the game while suppressing a decrease in the number of possessions. The opening / closing control means 124 sends an opening instruction to the big prize opening solenoid 80 or the big prize opening solenoid 81 in the special game or the small hit game, and opens the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize opening 92.

  The pattern storage means 130 holds a plurality of effect patterns in which effect image contents to be displayed on the effect display device 60 and display processes thereof are determined. In the effect pattern, a plurality of change effect patterns in which the change process from start to stop and a change process in the change display of the decorative design 190 and the change process are determined, and the change display of the decorative design 190 are displayed separately, and the expectation for the big hit A plurality of notice effect patterns that suggest the degree of the degree in advance before stopping the variable display are included. In addition, in a modification, you may provide as a comprehensive production | presentation pattern which comprised the fluctuation production | presentation and the notice production | presentation integrally beforehand. The pattern storage unit 130 further retains data for an effect to be displayed on the effect display device 60 during the special game and an effect to be displayed on the effect display device 60 during the small hit game.

  The effect determining means 132 causes the effect display control means 134 to display on the effect display device 60 according to the result of the first lottery received from the first lottery means 126 or the result of the second lottery received from the second lottery means 128. Determine the contents of the production. The effect determining means 132 is a plurality of variable effect pattern data corresponding to the change patterns of the special symbols (first special symbol 192, second special symbol 193) determined by the first pattern determining means 114 or the second pattern determining means 119. Is selected and read from the pattern storage unit 130. The effect determining means 132 sends the read information of the fluctuation effect pattern to the effect display control means 134. The effect determining means 132 holds a pattern table that should be referred to in order to select a variable effect pattern.

  Each variation effect pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining unit 132 selects a variation effect pattern of the effect image having the same variation time according to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  The effect determining unit 132 determines the combination of stop symbols of the decorative symbol 190 and the arrangement thereof as a result of lottery by the first lottery unit 126 or the second lottery unit 128, the special symbol stop symbol, the special symbol variation pattern, and the decorative symbol. It is determined according to the variation production pattern. The effect determining unit 132 transmits information indicating the determined combination of stop symbols to the effect display control unit 134. The effect determining means 132 holds a symbol range table to be referred to in order to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. The effect determining means 132 also determines the contents of the jackpot effect including the start demonstration and the end demo displayed during the special game prior to the execution of the special game. The effect determining means 132 further determines the contents of the small hit effect including the start demonstration and the end demo displayed during the small hit game prior to the execution of the small hit game.

  The stop symbol of the decorative symbol 190 is formed as a combination of three symbols. For example, when the determination result of the first lottery means 126 or the second lottery means 128 is 16R big hit or 4R big hit, a specific combination, for example, “777”. ”Or“ 111 ”, a combination of three symbols is selected. A specific combination, for example, a predetermined combination such as “357” is also selected when the determination result is a 2R big hit or a small hit. That is, the specific combination of 2R big hit and small hit does not necessarily have to be a combination of three symbols. When the determination result is neither big hit nor small hit, it is a combination in which three symbols such as “312” and “946” are not arranged, and a specific combination selected at the time of 2R big hit or small hit A combination that does not apply is selected. If the determination result is neither 16R big hit or 4R big hit, and if a variation pattern indicating a loss with reach is selected, only one symbol such as “191” or “727” is prepared. Select a combination that does not exist. The effect determining unit 132 sends information indicating the stop symbol combination of the decorative symbol and the variation effect pattern of the decorative symbol to the effect display control unit 134.

  The decorative design variation effect pattern defines a decorative display variation display mode, that is, a production process from the start of variation of the decorative symbol to the stop of variation. In the variation effect pattern, a pattern for displaying a normal out symbol, a pattern for displaying a symbol out of reach after reaching a big win if one more symbols are aligned, and a jackpot symbol through a reach state are displayed. A pattern is included. In particular, the pattern that passes through the reach state includes patterns having various fluctuation times. A reach pattern having a relatively short variation time is referred to as “normal reach”, and a reach pattern having a long variation time is referred to as “super reach”. Each variation effect pattern has a variation time for each pattern as an end condition of the symbol variation, and the symbol variation is stopped when the variation time elapses. The effect determining means 132 selects a variation effect pattern of a decorative symbol having the same variation time as that of the special symbol, according to the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  The notice effect pattern is an effect pattern for temporarily displaying an image, animation, video, or the like of a specific character or motif, or an effect pattern for outputting a specific sound. The effect by the notice effect pattern is executed in parallel with the symbol variation, and suggests that the symbol variation is highly expected to stop in the big hit mode. For example, a comment notice effect for displaying a comment of a specific character, a character notice effect for displaying only one character image on the screen, and a group of characters are displayed so as to pass from one end to the other end of the screen. There is a step-up notice effect that suggests that the group announcement effect and the display process of the effect are divided into a plurality of steps, and the number of steps to be displayed is variable, so that the greater the number of steps, the higher the expectation to the big hit. In this embodiment, a battle effect (special effect) including such a notice effect is provided. In addition, a sign effect (also referred to as a “prefetch effect”) is provided in advance of the type of battle effect scheduled to be displayed based on the prefetch process. Details thereof will be described later.

  The notice effect pattern includes a pattern in which the effect is executed at the timing after the decorative pattern display mode reaches the reach state, and a pattern in which the final stop mode of the symbol is notified, and a timing at which no decorative symbol is stopped. There is a pattern in which the performance is executed and a reach is reached at the same time.

  The effect determining means 132 determines an effect pattern such as a notice effect to be displayed on the effect display device 60 according to the result of the lottery. The effect determining means 132 holds an effect pattern table to be referred to when selecting the type of effect pattern. Details of the effect pattern table will be described later.

  The effect display control means 134 includes a first effect control means 168 and a second effect control means 170. The first effect control means 168 variably displays the result of the first lottery by the first lottery means 126 on the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 as the decorative symbol 190 according to the selected variation pattern data. The second effect control means 170 variably displays the result of the second lottery by the second lottery means 128 on the display area 194 of the effect display device 60 as the decorative symbol 190 according to the selected variation pattern data. The first effect control means 168 and the second effect control means 170 determine that the change display of the decorative symbol 190 corresponding to the previous first lottery or second lottery has ended, and a new symbol change start condition And The effect display control means 134 further controls effect processing such as lighting and extinguishing of the game effect lamp 90 and sound output from the speaker 18.

Next, the characteristic configuration and operation of the present embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, a plurality of effect modes that can be switched during the normal game are provided. And if it transfers to a specific production mode, a battle production will be performed and it will be suggested whether it will be a big hit by the end, and also whether the most advantageous 16R big hit will be obtained. The battle effect is a “player operation effect”, and an operation input via the operation button 82 is prompted in the effect process. When the player performs an operation in accordance with this, the number of operations is updated based on the operation input, and the presentation proceeds based on the number of operations. The types of operation input include “one-shot press”, “continuous hit”, and “one-stop press”.

  Particularly in this embodiment, “normal hit” and “simple repeated hit” are provided for “continuous hit”. “Normal consecutive hits” are original consecutive hits (manual hits) performed by the player himself. On the other hand, “simple repeated hits” are pseudo repeated hits (automatic repeat hits) that are automatically activated when the player continues to press the operation button 82 without making repeated hits (by so-called “long press”). This is intended for the convenience of the player who resists repeated hitting. In the present embodiment, the structure of the effect pattern table and the reference method are devised so that a game feeling in line with the intention of the effect designer can be obtained regardless of whether the normal hit or the simple repeat is performed. The details will be described below.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the entire effect. In the present embodiment, a normal mode and a battle mode (special mode) are set as the effect modes during the normal game. The initial setting at the start of the game is the normal mode, and the mode is switched to the battle mode along with the transition to the short time (easy entry state). In the battle mode, when the end of the time reduction expires, or when a big hit without time reduction occurs, the mode is returned to the normal mode. In the present embodiment, a battle effect in which the main character fights against the enemy character in the battle mode is displayed. This battle effect is an effect that suggests that the 4R jackpot or 16R jackpot is confirmed by the victory of the main character. In the modified example, the battle mode may be set when the game state is surely changed and the time is short (easy to enter), and may be shifted to another effect mode only when the time is short (non-probable change).

  In the normal mode, comment notices, character notices, group notices, etc. may be made by enemy characters, and the hit expectation is set differently depending on the notice type. When a big hit occurs in the normal mode, the game is shifted to the special jackpot effect mode together with the transition to the special game, but the description of the big hit effect is omitted here. After the special game is over, the game mode is shifted to the battle mode when it is shifted to a short time to enter the easy-to-enter state.

  In battle mode, a battle effect is displayed. This battle effect is an effect suggesting that a big hit (16R big hit or 4R big hit) is confirmed by the victory of the main character. Specifically, characters A to F are set as enemy characters. The strength of the character is A <B <C <D <E <F. For this reason, when the strongest character F appears, there is a high possibility that the main character will be defeated, and the degree of expectation for hitting will be low. On the contrary, when the weakest character A appears, the main character is likely to win and the expectation level is increased.

  Also, the special techniques X, Y, and Z are set for the special technique that the main character delivers, and the effect is X> Y> Z. For this reason, if the special move X with a relatively large effect is paid out, there is a high possibility that the main character will win and the expectation of winning will be high. On the contrary, if the special move Z with a relatively small effect is paid out, there is a high possibility that the main character will be defeated, and the expectation level will be low. In addition, although the expectation degree is set to change depending on the attack technique of the enemy character and whether or not the main character can avoid the attack, the details thereof are omitted. In the battle mode, there may be a sign effect that suggests in advance the enemy characters that are scheduled to fight under certain conditions.

  12 and 13 are diagrams illustrating examples of screens displayed on the effect display device. (A)-(h) of each figure has illustrated a part of the production process. As shown in FIG. 12 (a), in the display area 194 of the effect display device 60, the decorative symbol 190 is variably displayed in the substantially central region so that the decorative symbol 190 is superimposed on the variable display of the decorative symbol 190. Various effects images are displayed. In addition, the specific display areas 202 and 204 are set in the lower part not interfering with the fluctuating display of the decorative symbol 190, and the hold display effect of the first game and the hold display effect of the second game are respectively displayed.

  That is, in the specific display area 202 at the lower left of the display area 194, the hold state of the winning / failing lottery value (first winning / losing lottery value) held by the first holding means 144 depends on the mode of the hold corresponding image 206 using a lamp as a motif. Is displayed. In the example shown in the drawing, two lamps corresponding to the current number of holdings are lit and displayed among the same number (four in this embodiment) of lamp images as the upper limit value of the number of holdings. The four lamp images in the specific display area 202 are additionally lighted sequentially from the right whenever the first holding lot 144 is held by the first holding means 144, and the lights are turned off from the left whenever the hold is consumed. Is done. For production, the hold correspondence image 206 is sequentially digested from the right end side and displayed so that the lighting state is shifted to the right.

  In the specific display area 204 at the lower right of the display area 194, the hold status of the winning / losing lottery value (second winning / losing lottery value) held by the second holding means 146 is displayed in the form of the hold corresponding image 208 using a lamp as a motif. Is done. In the example shown in the drawing, two lamps corresponding to the current number of holdings are lit and displayed among the same number (four in this embodiment) of lamp images as the upper limit value of the number of holdings. The four lamp images in the specific display area 204 are additionally lighted sequentially from the left whenever the second holding / lottery value hold by the second hold means 146 is added, and turned off from the right every time the hold is consumed. Is done. In terms of performance, the hold correspondence images 206 are sequentially digested from the left end side and displayed so that the lighting state is shifted to the left.

  In the battle mode, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), a display prompting “right-handed” is made at the upper right of the screen. During the short time when the battle mode is entered, the drawing efficiency of the normal symbol lottery triggered by entering the operation port 68 and the winning probability thereof are increased, and the ease of entering the second starting port 63 is improved. This is because there is a high possibility that the game can be continued without reducing the number of possessions. When three or more second winning / losing lottery values are held in this battle mode, as shown in the figure, a precursor effect that suggests an enemy character scheduled for a battle in the battle in the silhouette 230 is displayed. The silhouette 230 is displayed immediately above the corresponding hold-corresponding image. The player can guess the enemy character that will be the opponent from this silhouette 230, and his expectation is felt. In the illustrated example, it is suggested that the battle with the character F starts at the third change from the next change. The silhouette 230 is shifted and displayed together with the corresponding hold corresponding image, and is displayed until the corresponding lottery value is consumed. In other words, the sign effect is displayed until the symbol change that triggered the display is started.

  When the battle effect is started, as shown in FIG. 12C, the decorative symbol 190 is displayed small in the lower right corner of the screen, and the state of the battle between the main character and the enemy character is displayed large in the center of the screen. In addition, when the player is requested to perform a continuous hit operation, a level meter 232 is displayed in the right corner of the screen in an effect manner. The level meter 232 is set in seven steps, and the higher the level (step), the higher the probability of winning a big hit.

  When repeated hits are requested during the battle, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), a “PUSH” object is displayed on the left side of the screen along with a character string “Let's hit repeatedly!” Is prompted. At this time, a timer 234 indicating the time limit for repeated hits is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and the remaining time is indicated. When the player performs an operation input in response to this, an effect display indicating a hit is made together with a sound effect corresponding to the continuous hit. In the example shown in the figure, the state in which the level meter 232 has reached level 3 by repeated hitting is shown.

  When continuous hits are made in the most smooth manner in this way, as shown in FIG. 12E, the level meter 232 reaches level 7, which is the highest level, before the remaining time of the timer 234 is exhausted. In this embodiment, reaching this level 7 indicates a big hit decision. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), the timer 234 and the level meter 232 are erased, a special technique according to the achievement level is shown, and a button operation for delivering the special technique is prompted. In the example shown in the drawing, it is shown that the “explosive technique X” having the highest expectation is delivered.

  In response to this, when the player presses the operation button 82, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), the corresponding special technique is drawn out, and the end of the battle is displayed as shown in FIG. 12 (h). In the example shown in the figure, a situation is shown in which the character F has been won by the special technique X and the jackpot has been won.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13A, a premier effect is provided that indicates the most advantageous 16R jackpot decision among jackpots. This premier effect can be displayed by the player continuing the continuous hitting for the remaining time of the timer 234 after the level meter 232 reaches level 7 as shown in FIG. In other words, even if the 16R big hit is fixed internally, the premium effect is not displayed if the regular hit is stopped at the stage where the level meter 232 reaches the highest level or the big hit is displayed. The premier effect is provided as a privilege by performing a continuous hit operation exceeding the regulation, and it is left to the player's intention to continue the continuous hit to see this.

  When the game is shifted to the special game as described above, a big hit effect as shown in FIG. 13B is displayed. In this jackpot effect, a dedicated background is displayed, and the current round is displayed in the upper left of the screen. In addition, a display for prompting “right-handed” is made at the upper right of the screen. As described above, in this embodiment, two big winning holes are provided on the right and left sides of the game area 52, so that the player is encouraged to enter the big winning holes. Although the two large winning openings are alternately opened, there is no interval between the alternate opening, so that the entrance efficiency and the payout efficiency are extremely high. Since the speed at which the ball is played is increased, it is possible to give the player a refreshing feeling.

  On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is wrong, as shown in FIG. 13 (c), the level meter 232 does not reach the maximum level within the time limit even after repeated hits, and FIG. 13 (d). As shown, there is a high possibility that a low-expected one will be displayed as a special technique. Eventually, as shown in FIG. 13 (e), it is indicated that the main character is out of position with the defeat.

  In this embodiment, not only repeated hits but also one hit and one push are provided as player intervention elements. When a single hit is required, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), a character string “Destroy it!” Prompting the single hit is displayed. When the player presses the operation button 82 in response to this, the winning / losing result is immediately displayed. When the result of the lottery is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 13 (g), the ending that destroys the enemy character and wins is displayed. If the result of the lottery determination is out of play, an end result is displayed in which the enemy character cannot be defeated and is defeated.

  On the other hand, when a single push is requested, as shown in FIG. 13 (h), a “PUSH” object that urges the single push is displayed. When the player presses the operation button 82 in response to this, the winning / losing result is immediately displayed. When the result of the winning / losing lottery is a big hit, the ending to win the enemy character is displayed, and when it is off, the ending to lose to the enemy character is displayed. In the present embodiment, the magnitude of the hit expectation level is set to one hit> continuous hit> one shot press, and when the hit is pushed, the expectation level for the big hit is the highest.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the process of counting the number of consecutive hits. FIG. 14A shows a case where only one of normal repeated hits and simple repeated hits is made. The upper part of the figure shows normal repeated hits, and the lower part shows simple repeated hits. On the other hand, FIG.14 (b) shows the case where it starts by normal continuous hitting and is switched to simple repeated hitting on the way. The horizontal axis of each figure shows the passage of time.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, either normal continuous hitting or simple continuous hitting can be selected as repeated hitting. The determination of which hit is repeated and counting of the number of consecutive hits (number of operations) is shown in FIG. ). That is, every time the operation button 82 is pressed, the elapsed time from the start of pressing is measured, and it is determined whether the normal hit or the simple hit is made. At this time, when the duration of pressing reaches a predetermined determination reference time Δt, it is determined that simple repeated hits are made. Then, while the pressing is continued beyond the determination reference time Δt, a pseudo detection signal is generated in the internal process at the set cycle Tset, and the number of times the detection signal is output (falling edge: see dotted arrow) Is counted as the number of pseudo operations. As described above, when the player makes a long press (second operation input), the simple continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) can be activated. In this embodiment, the determination reference time Δt is 1 second and the setting cycle Tset is 0.2 seconds. However, in the modification, a different value can be set.

  On the other hand, when the pressed state of the operation button 82 is released without reaching the determination reference time Δt, it is determined that the normal continuous hit, which is an original manual hit (first operation input), has been made. Then, the number of detection signal outputs (falling edge: see dotted line arrow) due to repeated hits is counted as the number of operations. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the average period T0 of normal continuous hits by the player is 0.3 seconds, the determination reference time Δt is set longer than that, and the set period Tset for simple continuous hits is set shorter than that. ing. Since the time limit ΔT is set when continuous hitting is required, when only one of the normal hitting and the simple continuous hitting is made, the count number within the time limit becomes the total number of operations. In this embodiment, the time limit ΔT is set to 7 seconds. However, in the modification, a value different from this can be set.

  In the case of switching to simple continuous hitting from the middle despite starting with normal continuous hitting, a counting process as shown in FIG. 14B is performed. That is, by holding the pressed state of the operation button 82 in the middle of normal repeated hitting, the simple repeated hitting function is activated. In the illustrated example, after the third normal hit is made, the fourth pressed state is held. In this case, when the fourth pressed state reaches the determination reference time Δt, the simple repeated hit determination is made, and thereafter, the number of operations based on the simple repeated hit is counted (see dotted arrows). However, when switching from normal continuous hitting to simple continuous hitting as described above, the repeated hitting table, which will be described later, is changed. In that case, the count value is changed according to the switching destination continuous hitting table, and the count is restarted from the changed count value. Details thereof will be described later.

  FIGS. 15-17 is a figure which shows typically the production pattern table referred in battle mode. FIG. 15 shows an operation mode determination table for determining a player operation in a battle effect. FIG. 16 shows a continuous hitting progression table for selecting the effect pattern when the continuous hitting is determined as the operation mode. (A) shows a normal repeated hitting table (corresponding to the “first pattern table”) for selecting an effect pattern by normal repeated hitting, and (b) shows a simple repeated hitting table (“ Corresponding to the “second pattern table”. FIG. 17 shows a continuous hit switching table for changing the effect pattern when the normal continuous hit is changed to the simple consecutive hit.

  The effect determination means 132 is a lottery corresponding to the variation pattern of the super 1 in the battle mode (that is, in the short time), the number of holding of the second winning lottery value to be preferentially digested is 3 or more, and the big hit or miss decision Display the battle effect in advance on condition that the value is reserved. Also, the effect pattern of the battle effect is determined in advance. At that time, first, an operation mode determination lottery for determining a player operation in a battle effect is executed, and then a pattern lottery for determining an effect pattern based on the operation mode is executed. In the modified example, the operation mode and the effect pattern may be determined by one lottery instead of the two-stage lottery.

  The effect determination means 132 refers to the operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 15 when determining the operation mode. In this operation mode determination table, one-shot operation, continuous hitting operation, and single blow operation are assigned to the pattern lottery value “0 to 255” for each result of the prior determination. If the pre-determination information indicates an outage, that is, if “3” is received as the success / failure range, “19” is received as the symbol range, and “1” is received as the variation pattern range, the selection probability is high. > Consecutive stroke operation> One stroke operation. On the other hand, when the prior determination information indicates 4R big hit, that is, when “1” is received as the success / failure range, “4” as the symbol range, and “4” as the variation pattern range, the selection probability is high. Continuous operation> Blow operation> Single operation. When the pre-determination information indicates 16R big hit, that is, when “1” is received as the success / failure range, “2” or “3” is received as the symbol range, and “4” is received as the variation pattern range, the selection probability is high. The stroke operation will be one stroke operation> continuous stroke operation> one shot operation.

  The effect determining means 132 determines the effect pattern with reference to the continuous hitting progression table shown in FIG. However, since it cannot be predicted depending on the player whether to perform normal continuous hit or simple continuous hit in response to the continuous hit request, here, the effect pattern is determined in advance for each of the normal hit and the simple consecutive hit. The effect determining means 132 determines the effect pattern of the normal repeated hitting with reference to the normal repeated hitting table shown in FIG. 16A and also determines the effect pattern of the simple repeated hitting with reference to the simple repeated hitting table shown in FIG. decide.

  An effect pattern is assigned to the pattern lottery value “0 to 255” for each result of the prior determination in the normal continuous hitting table. In the effect pattern, the count value of the number of operations (the number of times of pressing) by normal repeated hitting and the level reached by the level meter 232 are associated. As shown in the figure, reaching levels 1 to 7 and P are assigned to the number of operations 1 to 20. Level 7 indicates a jackpot decision. Level P indicates a case where a premier effect is displayed, that is, confirmation of 16R jackpot.

  When the prior determination information indicates that it is off, only the effect pattern 0 is selected. The production pattern 0 is a pattern that can reach only level 6 even when the number of operations reaches 20, and is finally defeated in the battle production.

  On the other hand, when the prior determination information indicates 4R big hit, the production patterns 1 to 7 are selected. Among these, the selection probability of the production patterns 2 to 7 is equal, and the selection probability of the production pattern 1 is set lower than them. The production pattern 1 is a pattern that ultimately wins in the battle production although it reaches only level 6 even when the number of operations reaches 20. The production patterns 2 to 7 can reach level 7 according to the number of operations, and are finally patterns that win in battle production. The higher the pattern number, the easier it is to reach level 7.

  When the prior determination information indicates 16R big hit, the production patterns 8 to 12 are selected. These patterns have almost equal selection probabilities, can reach level P according to the number of operations, and can finally see a premier effect. The higher the pattern number, the easier it is to reach level 7 and the tendency to reach level P more easily. In this way, in the normal continuous hitting table, it is set so that the high expectation effects are easily displayed in the order of 16R big hit> 4R big hit> off.

  In the simple repeated hitting table, an effect pattern is assigned to the pattern lottery value “0 to 255” for each result of prior determination. In the effect pattern, the count value of the number of operations (simulated operation count) by simple repeated hitting and the level reached by the level meter 232 are associated with each other. As shown in the figure, reaching levels 1 to 7 and P are assigned to the number of operations 1 to 20. This simple repeated hitting table has effect patterns 13 to 19 in which the level is relatively likely to increase (light operation feeling) with respect to the number of operations, and effect patterns 20 to 20 in which the level is relatively difficult to increase (heavy operation feeling). 24.

  When the prior determination information indicates a deviation, the effect pattern 13 or 20 is selected. The production patterns 13 and 20 can only reach level 6 even when the number of operations reaches 20, and are ultimately defeated in the battle production, but the production pattern with heavy operation feeling The selection probability of 20 is relatively high.

  On the other hand, when the prior determination information indicates 4R jackpot, the effect patterns 14 to 17 and 21 to 23 are selected. Among these, the selection probability of the production patterns 15 to 17 and 21 to 23 is equal, and the selection probability of the production pattern 14 is set lower than them. The effect patterns 14 and 21 are patterns that ultimately win in the battle effect although they reach only level 6 even when the number of operations reaches 20. The production patterns 15 to 17, 22, and 23 can reach level 7 according to the number of operations, and are ultimately patterns that win the battle production. Although the effect patterns 15 to 17 and the effect patterns 22 and 23 are different in the weight of the operation feeling, the pattern pattern is likely to reach level 7 as the pattern number increases.

  When the prior determination information indicates 16R big hit, the production patterns 18, 19, and 24 are selected. These patterns have almost equal selection probabilities, can reach level P according to the number of operations, and can finally see a premier effect. Even in the simple repeated hitting table, it is set so that productions with high expectation are easily displayed in the order of 16R big hit> 4R big hit> off, but the level is less likely to increase as compared to the normal consecutive hit table (operation The feeling is heavy.

  When it is determined that there is a switch from the normal continuous hit to the simple continuous hit in the middle of the battle effect, the effect determining unit 132 switches the effect pattern with reference to the consecutive hit switching table shown in FIG. In this continuous hitting switching table, the pattern number and the number of operations for simple repeated hits at the switching destination (see FIG. 16 (b)) with respect to the combination of the normal repeated hitting pattern number and the number of operations (see FIG. 16 (a)) as switching sources. See).

  For example, as shown in the figure, when “effect pattern 0” corresponding to a deviation is set in the normal continuous hit table before switching and the count value of the number of operations is “1”, the change is made at the same time as switching to the simple repeated hit table. The “effect pattern 13” corresponding to is set, and “1” is overwritten as the count value of the number of operations (denoted as “13-1”).

  When “effect pattern 3” corresponding to 4R big hit is set in the normal consecutive hit table before switching, and the count value of the number of operations is “5”, switching to the simple repeated hit table and simultaneously corresponding to 4R big hit “ The effect pattern 23 "is set, and" 9 "is overwritten as the count value of the number of operations (denoted as" 23-9 ").

  When “effect pattern 10” corresponding to 16R big hit is set in the normal consecutive hit table before switching and the count value of the number of operations is “9”, switching to the simple repeated hit table and simultaneously corresponding to 16R big hit “ The effect pattern 18 ”is set, and“ 13 ”is overwritten as the count value of the number of operations (denoted as“ 18-13 ”).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the effect pattern in the normal repeated hitting table and the effect pattern in the simple repeated hitting table are associated in advance, and the switching from the normal repeated hitting to the simple repeated hitting is performed, Transition to the number of operations at the beginning of stage). Thereby, even if there is a change in the continuous hitting operation, the effect is continued from the same level, so the level meter 232 for the battle effect does not drop, and the player does not feel uncomfortable in the progress of the effect. In addition, even if the level is the same, the minimum number of operations is overwritten in the internal processing, so that the progress of the production is prevented from becoming too fast after shifting to the simple repeated hit with a short count cycle.

  Note that the number of operations at the switching destination may increase depending on the progress state of the switching source effect, and at first glance, it seems that the progress of the effect is accelerated in simple repeated hits. However, as shown in FIG. 14B, since the determination reference time Δt is consumed before switching from the normal continuous hit to the simple continuous hit, the acceleration can be absorbed during that time. In other words, by combining the low-efficiency portion due to the regular hit before switching, the judgment waiting time at the time of switching, and the high-efficiency portion after the simple repeated hit after switching, the update status of the number of repeated hits in the time limit ΔT is substantially smoothed. It becomes possible to become. As a result, it is possible to show an effect that fully utilizes the time limit ΔT as a whole. That is, it is possible to provide a game feeling that meets the design intention, regardless of whether or not the continuous hitting operation is switched.

  In the present embodiment, the effect pattern is not reset even if the normal continuous hit is switched to the normal continuous hit and then returned to the normal continuous hit. In other words, once the battle effect is started and the effect pattern is changed once it is switched to the simple repeat table, the effect pattern is not changed again even if the operation mode is changed, and the battle effect remains as the simple repeat effect pattern. To be continued. As described above, it is considered that the remaining time of the time limit Δt is not substantially considered at the time of returning to the normal continuous hitting, and thus unnecessary control is avoided. Further, the overall control process of the battle effect is prevented from becoming complicated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a basic operation process in a pachinko gaming machine. First, processing is executed when a game ball enters the first start port 62, the second start port 63, the general winning port 72, the operation port 68, the first big winning port 91, the second big winning port 92, and the like. (S10). If the game is in a normal game (Y in S12), a normal game control process such as a winning / failing lottery is executed (S14). If the game is not in a normal game (N in S12), a special game control process (S16) or a small hit game control process is executed (S17). Then, a prize ball payout according to various winnings in the processes from S10 to S17 is processed (S18). Note that the special game of S16 and the small hit game of S17 are not executed simultaneously, and when one is executed, the other is avoided.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in detail the ball entry process of S10 in FIG. When the entrance to the starting port (the first starting port 62 or the second starting port 63) is detected (Y in S200), the entering determination means 110 sets the prescribed prize ball number corresponding to the starting port. (S202). Then, the winning / losing lottery value is acquired (S204), and referring to whether or not the holding number of the winning / failing lottery value by the holding control means 116 is less than 4, if it is in a state where further holding is possible (Y in S206), A pre-determination process based on prefetching is executed for the winning / losing lottery value (S208), and the winning / losing lottery value is held in the holding control means 116 (S210). If the number of holds has reached the upper limit in S206 and further hold is impossible (N in S206), the processing of S208 and S210 is skipped. If there is no entry detection in S200 (N in S200), the processing from S202 to S210 is skipped.

  If there is a ball in the operation port 68 (Y in S212), the usual drawing lottery value is acquired (S214), and further holding is performed by referring to whether the holding number of the drawing lottery value by the holding control means 116 is less than four. If it is possible (Y in S216), the usual drawing lot value is held in the holding control means 116 (S220). If there is no ball entering the operating port 68 in S212 (N in S212), the processing from S214 to S220 is skipped. If the number of holds reaches the upper limit in S216 and further hold is impossible (N in S216), the process of S220 is skipped.

  If there is a winning ball in the general winning opening 72 (Y in S222), the prescribed number of winning balls corresponding to the general winning hole 72 is set (S224). When there is no entry to the general winning opening 72 (N of S222), the process of S224 is skipped.

  If there is a winning at the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 91 or the second big winning opening 92) (Y of S226), the prescribed number of winning balls corresponding to the big winning opening is set (S228). When there is no entry to the big winning opening (N of S226), the process of S228 is skipped.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in detail the advance determination process of S208 in FIG. First, a preliminary success / failure determination is performed with reference to the prior / improper determination table (S230), a value indicating the determination range is set as the determination result (S232), and a preliminary symbol determination is performed with reference to the preliminary symbol determination table. (S234), a value indicating the symbol range is set as the determination result (S236), the preliminary pattern determination is executed with reference to the preliminary pattern determination table (S238), and a value indicating the variation pattern range is set as the determination result. (S240). The value of the pre-determination result set as described above is temporarily stored in the transmission buffer together with information such as the value indicating whether the first lottery or the second lottery, the number of holds, the hold order, etc. It is transmitted to the effect determining means 132 of the substrate 104 (S242).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an overall process of the normal game control process of S14 in FIG. In this normal game control process, the pre-reading process in the sub-board 104 is executed (S250), the special symbol changing process in the main board 102 (S252), and the decorative symbol changing process in the sub-board 104 (S254) are repeated. It is processed.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing in detail the prefetching process of S250 in FIG. In the present embodiment, the hold display is updated based on pre-determination information (lottery value information) obtained by so-called prefetching. In the battle mode (that is, during a short period of time), under a predetermined condition, a battle effect to be displayed together with digestion of the lottery value, and a sign indicating the content of the battle effect before the lottery value is digested The contents of the production are determined in advance. In other words, when the sub-board 104 receives the advance determination information from the main board 102 (Y in S260), the effect determining means 132 determines the content of the hold display effect based on the information on the number of holds, and the effect display control means 134. Performs a pending display update. That is, display processing for increasing the lighting of the lamp images as the hold correspondence images 206 and 208 shown in FIG. 12A and the like is executed (S262).

  Subsequently, the effect determining unit 132 is the battle mode when the prior determination information is received (Y in S263), and the number of holds at that time is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more (S264). Y) When the value of the success / failure range set by the prior determination is “1” and the value of the pattern range is “4” (Y of S266), even if the value is different (N of S266), When the set value of the success / failure range is “3” and the value of the pattern range is “1” (Y in S268), the precursor setting is turned on (S270). That is, if the number of holds is a sufficient number to give a precursor effect, and if Super 1 is determined in advance as a variation pattern by confirming a big hit or miss, a flag indicating execution of the precursor effect is set.

  Then, with reference to the operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 15, the operation mode requested to the player in the battle effect is determined in advance (S <b> 272). An effect pattern is determined in advance for both consecutive hits (S274), and an effect pattern of the sign effect is determined (S276). It should be noted that the effect pattern of the normal repeated hit is determined with reference to the normal consecutive hit table shown in FIG. 16A, and the effect pattern of the simple repeated hit is determined with reference to the simple repeated hit table shown in FIG. . Further, the effect pattern of the sign effect is determined in advance associated with the effect pattern of the battle effect. As shown in FIG. 12 (b), since the precursor effect is an effect that implicitly suggests an enemy character appearing in the subsequent battle effect, an effect pattern that suggests an enemy character corresponding to the determined battle effect is selected. Is done. In addition, since the indication effect covers a period corresponding to a plurality of symbol variations, the effect corresponding to the plurality of variations is determined in advance.

  In S268, when the value of the success / failure range and the value of the pattern range do not correspond (N of S268), the processing from S270 to S276 is skipped. If the number of holds is less than the predetermined number (N in S264), the processing from S266 to S276 is skipped. When it is not the battle mode (N of S263), the processing from S264 to S276 is skipped. If the result of the pre-determination process has not been received, the entire flow in this figure is skipped (N in S260). In the example of this figure, it is determined whether or not the precursor setting should be turned on based on the success / failure range and the pattern range set by the prior determination. However, in the modified example, the symbol range and the pattern range set by the prior determination are determined. It may be determined whether or not the precursor setting should be turned on.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing in detail the special symbol variation process of S252 in FIG. If the symbol variation display has not started yet (N in S20), the second lottery means 128 from the second holding means 146 to the second success / failure lottery is the variation display timing of the second special symbol 193 (Y in S22). The value is read to determine whether or not it is correct (S24), the stop symbol of the second special symbol 193 is determined (S26), and the variation pattern of the second special symbol 193 is determined (S28). Then, the symbol variation of the second special symbol 193 is started (S38). On the other hand, if it is not the variable display timing of the second special symbol 193 (N of S22) but the variable display timing of the first special symbol 192 (Y of S30), the first lottery means 126 will change from the first holding means 144 to the first special symbol 192. The one lottery lottery value is read to determine whether or not to win (S32), the stop symbol of the first special symbol 192 is determined (S34), and the variation pattern of the first special symbol 192 is determined (S36). Then, the symbol variation of the first special symbol 192 is started (S38).

  In addition, whether it is the fluctuation display timing of the first special symbol 192 or the fluctuation display timing of the second special symbol 193, in addition to whether or not the second winning lottery value is held in the second holding means 146, It is determined depending on whether the symbol is changing. In the present embodiment, as described above, the second winning / losing lottery value held by the second holding means 146 is preferentially digested over the first winning / losing lottery value held by the first holding means 144, and the first special symbol 192 is used. Also, the variable display of the second special symbol 193 is preferentially executed. Therefore, if the second holding means 146 holds the second winning / losing lottery value, the variable display of the second special symbol 193 is started at the next variable display timing. When the second holding means 146 does not hold the second winning / losing lottery value, and only the first holding means 144 holds the first winning / failing lottery value, the first special symbol 192 is displayed at the next variation display timing. The variable display will be started.

  If it is not the variation display timing of the second special symbol 193 (N in S22) and it is not the variation display timing of the first special symbol 192 (N in S30), the flow of this diagram is terminated. On the other hand, if the symbol variation display has already been started (Y in S20), the symbol variation display process is executed (S40). If the symbol variation stop timing has been reached (Y in S42), the symbol variation is stopped. The process is executed (S44). When the symbol change stop timing has not been reached (N in S42), S44 is skipped.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing in detail the symbol variation stop process of S44 in FIG. First, the process of stopping the symbol variation is executed (S50). If the result of the lottery is a big hit (Y in S52), if it is a symbol with a short time (easy entry state) (Y in S54), the short time Is turned on (S56). If it is not a symbol with a short time (N in S54), the process of S56 is skipped. If it is a symbol with a probability variation (Y in S58), the probability variation setting is turned on (S60), and if it is not a symbol with a certain probability variation (N in S58), the probability variation setting is turned off (S62). And it transfers to special game (S64). When it is 16R big hit, it shifts to 16R special game, when it is 4R big hit, it shifts to 4R special game, and when it is 2R big hit, it shifts to 2R special game. Note that the probability change ON and the time ON set here are valid after the special game is over. However, in this embodiment, all the big hits are accompanied by a time reduction, so the setting of the time reduction is always turned on in S54 and S56.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (N in S52), if the time is short (Y in S66), if it is the end of the short time (Y in S68), the time setting is turned off ( S70), the effect mode is switched from the battle mode to the normal mode (S71). As already mentioned, the end of the short time is the same as the end of the probable change, or the end frequency (100 times) has been reached. If it is not the end of time saving (N of S68), the processing of S70 and S71 is skipped. If the time is not short (N in S66), the processing from S68 to S71 is skipped. If it is a small hit (Y in S72), the process shifts to a small hit game (S74). When it is not a small hit, that is, when it is out of place (N of S72), the process of S74 is skipped.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing in detail the decorative symbol variation process of S254 in FIG. When the effect determining means 132 of the sub-board 104 receives the change start command from the main board 102 (Y in S280), the decorative pattern stop mode is determined according to the received determination result and the special symbol stop pattern (S282). ). Further, the variation effect pattern is determined according to the received determination result and variation pattern (S284). At this time, if the precursor setting is on (Y in S286), if it is not the change that triggered the precursor setting (N in S288), the precursor effect is set (S289). That is, the sign effect preliminarily determined in S276 of FIG. 22 is set. If the change is a trigger for the precursor setting (Y in S288), a battle effect is set (S290), and the precursor setting is turned off (S291). That is, the battle effect determined in advance in S274 of FIG. 22 is set. Then, the effect display control means 134 starts display control such as a symbol variation effect and a notice effect by the decorative symbol 190 (S292). If the precursor setting is off (N in S286), the processing from S288 to S291 is skipped. If the change start command has not been received (N in S280), the processing from S282 to S292 is skipped.

  If the decorative symbol variation display has already been started (Y in S293), the effect display process is executed (S294). When a variation stop command is received from the main board 102 (Y in S296), the determination is made in S282. The symbol variation display is stopped by stopping and displaying the decorative symbols in the stopped mode (S298). When the change stop command is not received from the main board 102 (N in S296), the process of S298 is skipped. When the variable display has not been started (N in S293), the processing from S294 to S298 is skipped.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an overall process of the special game control process of S16 in FIG. If the result of the lottery is a big hit (Y in S90), the special game has already started (Y in S92), and the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 91 or the second big prize winning opening 92) is If it has not been opened (N in S98), the winning opening opening process is executed (S100). If the big prize opening has been opened (Y of S98), the closing process of the big prize opening is executed (S102). As a result, if the special winning opening is closed (Y in S104), the process proceeds to S106. If it is not in the closed state (N in S104), the process after S106 is skipped, and this process is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if the special game has not started in S92 (N in S92), a winning pattern opening pattern is set (S93), and an effect pattern for the big hit effect is set (S94). Then, a special game is started (S95), a big hit effect is started (S96), and this process is temporarily ended.

  In S106, it is determined whether or not a demonstration production, which is a production during a special game, is being performed. Note that the “demonstration effect” here includes a start demonstration effect and an end demonstration effect. If the demonstration effect is not being performed (N in S106), it is determined whether or not the special game end condition is satisfied with reference to an end flag described later. If the special game end condition is satisfied (Y in S110), After the end flag is turned off (S112), display of the end demonstration effect is started (S114). If the special game end condition is not satisfied (N in S110), this process is temporarily ended. If it is determined in S106 that the demonstration effect is being performed (Y in S106) and the end demonstration effect is completed (Y in S116), the special game is terminated (S118), and the effect mode is switched to the battle mode (S119). A specific game, that is, a probability change, a short time, and an easy entry state are started (S120). If the end demonstration effect has not ended (N in S116), the processes in S118 and S120 are skipped. If it is not a big hit (N in S90), the flow after S92 in this figure is skipped.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing in detail the release process of S100 in FIG. When the timing for opening the special winning opening based on the set opening / closing pattern is reached (Y in S122), the opening / closing control means 124 sets the operation of the opening / closing pattern (S124) and opens the special winning opening (S126). In addition, a big hit effect corresponding to the number of repetitions of the current unit game or a big hit effect corresponding to the number of repetitions being different is set and started. When it is not the opening timing (N of S122), the processes of S124 and S126 are skipped.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing in detail the closing process of S102 in FIG. When the closing timing of the special winning opening based on the set opening / closing pattern is reached, the open / close control means 124 closes the special winning opening. That is, during a special game, whether the end condition based on the number of balls is satisfied (Y in S130) or the end condition based on the number of balls is not satisfied (N in S130), the end condition based on the opening time is satisfied ( (Y of S132), the special winning opening is closed (S134). If the termination condition based on the opening time is not satisfied (N in S132), the flow after S134 is skipped.

  The end condition based on the number of balls entered in this special game is 10 or more balls entering the grand prize opening, and the end condition based on the opening time is the elapse of a set time according to the opening / closing pattern from the opening of the big prize opening. It is. In the case of 16R special game or 4R special game, 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening of the big prize opening, and in the case of 2R special game, 0.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening of the big prize opening. At this time, if the number of repetitions of the unit game has reached the upper limit of continuation (Y in S136), the end flag is turned on (S138). If the maximum number of continuations has not been reached (N in S136), the process in S138 is skipped. The maximum number of continuations is 16 for a 16R special game, 4 for a 4R special game, and 2 for a 2R special game. If neither the end condition based on the number of entered balls nor the end condition based on the opening time is satisfied (N in S130, N in S132), the processes after S134 are skipped.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing in detail the small hit game control process of S17 in FIG. If the result of the lottery is a small win (Y in S150), the small hit game has already been started (Y in S152), and the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 91 or the second big winning opening 92) ) Is not already opened (N in S158), the winning prize opening process is executed (S160), and if it is already opened (Y in S158), the winning prize closing process is executed (S162). If the special winning opening is closed (Y in S164), the process proceeds to S166. If it is not in the closed state (N of S164), the process after S166 is skipped and this process is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if the small hit game has not started in S152 (N in S152), the small hit game is started (S154), and the display of the start demonstration effect is started (S156).

  In S166, it is determined whether or not a demonstration effect which is an effect during the small hit game is being performed. If the demonstration effect is not in progress (N in S166), it is determined whether or not the small hit game end condition is satisfied. Here, if an end flag, which will be described later, is on, the small hit game end condition is satisfied. If the small hit game end condition is satisfied (Y in S170), the end flag is turned off (S172), and the display of the end demonstration effect is started (S174). If the small hit game ending condition is not satisfied (N in S170), this process is temporarily ended.

  When it is determined in S166 that the demonstration effect is being performed (Y in S166) and the end demonstration effect is completed (Y in S176), the small hit game is terminated (S178). At this time, the small hit end flag is turned on (S179). If the end demonstration effect has not ended (N in S176), the processes after S178 are skipped. When it is not a small hit (N of S150), the flow after S152 is skipped.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing in detail the release process of S160 in FIG. When the timing for opening the big prize opening based on the set opening / closing pattern is reached (Y in S180), the opening / closing control means 124 sets the operation of the opening / closing pattern (S182), and starts the opening of the big winning opening (S184). ). When it is not the opening timing (N of S180), the processing of S182 and S184 is skipped.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing in detail the closing process of S162 in FIG. When the end timing of the big prize opening based on the set opening / closing pattern is reached (Y in S190), the end flag is turned on (S192), and the big prize opening is closed (S194). The closing timing is, for example, the timing when 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the big prize opening. If it is not the closing timing (N of S190), the processes of S192 and S194 are skipped.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing in detail a continuous hit effect control process executed when a continuous hit is set as the operation mode of the battle effect. When the battle effect is set in S290 of FIG. 25, the effect determining means 132 changes the effect pattern at the start of the battle effect (initial setting) from the effect patterns set in S274 of FIG. As an effect pattern) (S300), and effect display is started (S302). When the operation timing by the player is reached (Y in S304), the continuous hit request shown in FIG. 12D is displayed (S306), the display of the time limit by the timer 234 is started and the level display by the level meter 232 is displayed. Start (S308). At this time, time measurement for determining the elapse of the time limit ΔT is started (S310). Then, a continuous hit input control process is executed in accordance with the player's operation input (S312).

  When the continuous hitting input control process of S312 ends, the display of the time limit and the level display are canceled (S314), and the end of the battle effect is displayed (S316). Then, if the simple repeated hit setting described later is turned on in the process of S312, it is turned off (S318), and the repeated hit count N (number of operations) updated in the process of S312 is cleared (S320). Exit.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing in detail the continuous hit input control process executed in S312 of FIG. The effect determining means 132 displays an effect corresponding to repeated hits if there is a new repeated hit input by the player (Y in S332) in a state where the simple repeated hit setting described later is OFF (N in S330) (S334). Then, timing of the input time is started (S336). Then, if the input state (pressed state of the operation button 82) is maintained (Y in S338) and the input continuation time has passed the determination reference time Δt (Y in S340), a simple operation for operating the simple repeated hit function is performed. The continuous hit setting is turned on (S342). Then, the continuous hitting progress table is switched from the normal continuous hitting table to the simple continuous hitting table (S344), and the effect pattern is reset (S346). In other words, as described above, a simple repeated striking effect pattern corresponding to the normal striking striking pattern before switching is set, and counting of the number of operations is continued from the corresponding portion of the staging pattern (S348).

  At this time, if it is a set cycle of simple consecutive hits (Y in S350), the effect is displayed (S352), and the repeated hit count N representing the number of operations is incremented by one. If it is not the set cycle (N of S350), the processing of S352 and S354 is skipped. And the effect display of a battle effect is continued (S364).

  If the input duration time does not satisfy the determination reference time Δt (N in S338), the counting of the input time is terminated (S356), and the consecutive hit count N representing the number of operations is incremented by 1 (S358). In other words, if the operation button 82 is not pressed for a long time, it is determined that the player has continued the normal hit, and the effect is continued. If there is no new continuous hit input (N in S332), the process proceeds to S350.

  On the other hand, if the simple continuous hit setting is already on (Y in S330), unless the input state of the operation button 82 is released (N in S360), the effect display by the simple continuous hit is continued (S364). When the input state of the operation button 82 is released (Y in S360), the simple repeated setting is turned off (S362), and the effect display is continued (S364). In this case, the player's operation may change to normal continuous hitting, but the battle effect is continued according to the effect pattern determined in S346. The above processing is repeated until the time limit ΔT expires (N in S366). When the time limit ΔT expires (Y in S366), the process exits.

(Second embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the continuous hit switching table is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, details of the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first embodiment. FIG. 34 is a diagram schematically illustrating a continuous hit switching table according to the second embodiment. In this continuous hitting switching table, the pattern number and the number of operations for simple repeated hits at the switching destination (see FIG. 16 (b)) with respect to the combination of the normal repeated hitting pattern number and the number of operations (see FIG. 16 (a)) as switching sources. See).

  In the continuous hitting switching table of the present embodiment, the effect pattern of the normal hitting table and the effect pattern of the simple consecutive hitting table are associated in advance, and basically no matter what value the number of times of normal hitting before switching shows any value. It is set to make a transition to the head of the corresponding simple repeated effect pattern. In other words, regardless of the determination result, if the number of operations updated by normal continuous hits is in the range of 1 to 19 times, one simple repeated hit is overwritten by switching the operation mode. However, when the number of operations is 20 times, which is the upper limit value in the normal continuous hitting table, the remaining time of the time limit ΔT is no longer scheduled, so switching is not performed.

  However, the level of the number of operations before switching and the number of operations after switching may be different. In this case, if the level after switching is reflected in the display of the level meter 232, the level is lowered and the player feels uncomfortable. There is a possibility to give. Therefore, in this embodiment, in such a case, although it is recognized that the level is lowered in the internal processing of the gaming machine, the level display of the level meter 232 is not lowered and the level display before switching is maintained. After that, when the number of operations is counted up and the level becomes higher in the internal processing than before the switching, the level display is also changed (leveled up) accordingly.

  Specifically, in the processing of S346 and S348 in FIG. 33, the level before and after switching is confirmed, and the number of operations counted in the internal processing is continued from the number of operations after switching regardless of the level difference. . On the other hand, the level display 232 holds the current level meter 232 display. Then, the level display of the level meter 232 is updated at the timing when the level of internal processing becomes higher than the display level due to the count-up in S354 (S364). By doing in this way, it becomes possible to maintain a player's willingness to play while ensuring a gaming feeling according to the design intention.

  According to the present embodiment, the count value of the number of operations is effectively subtracted by switching from the normal continuous hit to the simple continuous hit. This is to prevent or suppress the progress of the production from being greatly accelerated by switching from the normal continuous hit to the simple continuous hit, and the remaining time of the time limit ΔT is unnecessarily increased. In other words, if it is difficult to provide the game feeling according to the design intention with the configuration of the first embodiment, the configuration of this embodiment may be adopted. Which embodiment is more effective is considered to vary depending on the length of the time limit ΔT and the setting period Tset of simple repeated hits, and may be appropriately selected according to the specifications of the gaming machine.

(Third embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the continuous hit switching table is different from those in the first and second embodiments. Hereinafter, details of the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first and second embodiments. FIG. 35 is a diagram schematically illustrating a continuous hit switching table according to the third embodiment. FIG. 35A shows a continuous hit switching table that is referred to when switching from normal continuous hit to simple continuous hit. The continuous hit change table includes a combination of the pattern number and the number of operations of normal consecutive hits as a switching source (FIG. 35). 16 (a)), the pattern number and the number of operations (see FIG. 16 (b)) of the switching destination are determined. On the other hand, FIG. 35B shows a continuous hit switching table that is referred to when switching from simple repeated hits to normal continuous hits. The repeated hit change table includes a combination of the pattern number of simple repeated hits as the switching source and the number of operations. The pattern number and the number of operations (see FIG. 16A) of the switching destination normal continuous hit are defined for (see FIG. 16B).

  In this embodiment, not only when switching from normal continuous hit to simple continuous hit, but also when switching from simple continuous hit to normal continuous hit, the repeated hitting progress table is switched and the effect pattern is reset. When switching from simple repeated hits to normal repeated hits, the repeated hit change table of FIG. In the continuous hitting switching table, the effect pattern (pattern number) of the normal continuous hitting table and the effect pattern (pattern number) of the simple repeated hitting table are not associated 1: 1, and a plurality of effect patterns partially correspond. It has been optimized to prevent players from feeling uncomfortable before and after switching.

  Specifically, when switching from normal continuous hitting to simple continuous hitting, the level progress after that is set as low as possible without changing the arrival level before switching. For example, for the effect patterns 13 and 20 corresponding to the off-effect effect pattern 0 shown in FIG. 16, the effect pattern 20 has a lower degree of progress until level 5, but after level 6, the effect pattern 13 has a degree of progress. Get smaller. Therefore, the transition destination of the production pattern 0 is the production pattern 20 up to the level 5 and the production pattern 13 after the level 6. That is, if the number of operations of normal continuous hits before switching is within 8 times belonging to the level 5 of the production pattern 0, the transition is made to the head of the corresponding level of the production pattern 20, and 9 times or more belonging to the level 6 and later of the production pattern 0 If so, a transition is made to the head of the corresponding level of the effect pattern 13. However, if the number of operations is 20 which is the upper limit value, the remaining time of the limit time ΔT is no longer scheduled, so switching is not performed.

  Similarly, for the effect patterns 14 to 17 and 21 to 23 corresponding to the effect patterns 1 to 7 for the 4R big hit, the effect pattern 21 has the smallest degree of progress up to level 5, and the effect pattern 14 has the degree of progress at level 6. Is the smallest, and at level 7, the effect pattern 17 has the smallest progress. However, it is necessary to consider that the production patterns 1, 14, and 21 do not reach level 7. Therefore, the transition destination of the production pattern 1 is the production pattern 21 up to the level 5 and the production pattern 14 after the level 6. Further, the transition destination of the production patterns 2 to 7 is the production pattern 21 up to the level 5, the production pattern 15 is the level 6, and the production pattern 17 is after the level 7. However, it is assumed that any effect pattern is shifted to the head of the corresponding level of the corresponding effect pattern. However, if the number of operations is 20 which is the upper limit value, the remaining time of the limit time ΔT is no longer scheduled, so switching is not performed.

  For the production patterns 18, 19, and 24 corresponding to the 16R jackpot production patterns 8 to 12, the production pattern 24 has the smallest degree of progression up to level 5, and the production pattern 18 has the smallest degree of progression when level 6 is reached. When the value is 7, the effect pattern 19 has the smallest progress. Therefore, the transition destination of the production patterns 8 to 12 is the production pattern 24 up to level 5, the production pattern 18 is set to level 6, and the production pattern 19 is used after level 7. However, it is assumed that any effect pattern is shifted to the head of the corresponding level of the corresponding effect pattern. However, if the number of operations is 20 which is the upper limit value, the remaining time of the limit time ΔT is no longer scheduled, so switching is not performed.

  On the contrary, when switching from simple consecutive hits to normal consecutive hits, the tendency of the level progress after that is set to be approximated before and after switching without changing the arrival level before switching. For example, only the production pattern 0 corresponds to the off-stage production patterns 13 and 20 shown in FIG. In the example shown in the figure, the transition is made to the end of the corresponding level up to level 5, but the transition is made in stages after level 6. That is, for level 6, the number of operations 13 to 15 is shifted to the number of operations 17, the number of operations 16 and 17 is transitioned to the number of operations 18, and the number of operations 18 and 19 is transitioned to the number of operations 19. However, if the number of operations is 20 which is the upper limit value, the remaining time of the limit time ΔT is no longer scheduled, so switching is not performed.

  On the other hand, with respect to the effect patterns 14-17 and 21-23 of the 4R big hit, the effect patterns with which the tendency of level progress is approximated among the effect patterns 1-7 are made to correspond. That is, the production patterns 14 and 21 are made to correspond to the production pattern 1, the production patterns 15 and 22 are made to correspond to the production pattern 2, the production patterns 16 and 23 are made to correspond to the production pattern 3, and the production patterns 16 and 23 are associated. Corresponds to the effect pattern 3 and the effect pattern 4 corresponds to the effect pattern 17. Each effect pattern is set to transition to the end of the corresponding level up to level 5, but to transition in stages after level 6. However, when the number of operations is 20 which is the upper limit value, switching itself is not performed.

  Similarly, with respect to the effect patterns 18, 19, and 24 for the 16R big hit, the effect pattern 8 that approximates the tendency of the level progress is made to correspond. Each effect pattern is set to transition to the end of the corresponding level up to level 5, but to transition in stages after level 6. However, when the number of operations is 20 which is the upper limit value, switching itself is not performed. As described above, in this embodiment, when switching from simple repeated hits to normal repeated hits, the tendency of the level progress of the switching source and the switching destination is approximated. In the modification, it may be possible to make a transition to the end of the corresponding level uniformly so that the level progress is maximized at the switching destination. By setting in this way, the continuous hitting progress table can be simplified.

(Fourth embodiment)
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the continuous hitting progress table is different from those in the first to third embodiments. Hereinafter, details of the present embodiment will be described focusing on differences from the first to third embodiments. FIG. 36 is a diagram schematically showing a continuous hitting progress table according to the fourth embodiment.

  The repeated hitting progress table of the present embodiment has a configuration that combines the normal repeated hitting table and the simple repeated hitting table of the first embodiment, the reference range for determining the normal repeated hitting effect pattern, and the simple repeated hitting effect. The reference range for determining the pattern is different. In other words, the effect patterns 0 to 24 are selected as the normal repeated effect patterns, and the effect patterns 13 to 24 are selected as the simple repeated effect patterns. Even if such a table configuration is adopted, the same effects as those of the first to third embodiments can be obtained. In addition, there is an advantage that the variation of the production pattern for the regular hitting can be increased.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. This embodiment is merely an example, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made to the combination of each component and each processing process, and such modifications are within the scope of the present invention. is there.

(Modification 1)
In the said Example, the example which performs the prior determination by prefetching irrespective of the gaming state was shown. In a modification, it is good also as a structure which performs prefetching on the condition that it is a state where it is easy to enter a ball (medium time is short), and displays a precursor effect. Moreover, in the said Example, although the battle production was started and controlled based on the 2nd game, the example which performs prefetching in both the 1st game and the 2nd game was shown. In a modification, it is good also as a structure which performs prior determination by prefetch only about a 2nd game and displays a prelude effect. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which performs prefetch only about the 2nd game of a ball entering easy state, and displays a precursor effect.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the battle effect is an effect that determines whether or not the big hit is confirmed and further whether or not the 16R jackpot is confirmed is shown. However, the lottery result other than that may be configured as an effect. For example, it may be an effect that confirms whether or not the probability variation big hit is confirmed. Alternatively, it may be configured as an effect of encouraging a specific gaming state, such as whether or not the current gaming state is a probabilistic state. Or it is good also as an effect which makes the appearance confirmation of the reach production of a high expectation degree. Further, in the normal state (non-probable change state), an effect that confirms whether or not the big hit is confirmed may be used.

(Modification 3)
The above embodiment is based on the premise that the presentation is advanced based on the number of operations of the player. Based on the operation input mode of the operation button 82, the normal repeated and simple repeated strikes are determined, and the progress level of the presentation is changed. Indicated. In the modified example, it is possible to assume a configuration in which the performance is advanced based on the operation time of the player, and to change the progress level of the performance according to the length of the pressing time (operation time) of the operation button 82. For example, as the operation mode of the operation button 82, a short press with a short press time, a middle press with a medium press time, and a long press with a long press time may be distinguished, and the progress level of the effect may be changed. Specifically, the time from the player's operation input to the input cancellation (operation continuation time) may be measured so that the level of the level meter 232 is likely to increase in the order of long press> middle press> short press. On the other hand, when a button different from the operation button 82 is pressed once, the input may be switched to automatic input (pseudo-pressed state) that is regarded as a pressed state even if the pressing is released. Then, the level of the level meter 232 may be easily increased in the order of long press> middle press> automatic input> short press. That is, a first pattern table for manual input (long press, intermediate press, short press by the operation button 82) and a second pattern table for automatic input may be provided. Alternatively, a rotation operation member that receives a rotation operation by the player may be provided separately from the operation button 82. Either one may be used for manual input and the other for automatic input. A first pattern table that is referred to when an operation is performed using the operation button 82 and a second pattern table that is referred to when an operation is performed using a rotary operation member may be provided. In the configuration as described above, even if the operation mode is switched, the table may be switched so that the game feeling matches the design intention.

(Modification 4)
In the above embodiment, the battle operation in which the battle situation with the enemy character changes according to the number of player operations is exemplified as the player operation effect. However, for example, the step up in which the number of steps advances according to the number of player operations. Other effects, such as a notice effect, whose effect progress changes in response to an operation input may be adopted. In the above embodiment, the player operation effect level display is shown by the number of lighting of the level meter 232. However, for example, a configuration in which other display modes such as color and shape change for each level may be adopted. Good.

(Modification 5)
In the said Example, the example which displays a battle effect in the display area of the decoration symbol 190 in the effect display apparatus 60 was shown. In a modified example, a display device dedicated to battle effects may be provided separately. Alternatively, a display area dedicated to the battle effect may be provided in the effect display device 60 in addition to the decorative symbol 190.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment, the number of rounds of a special game (also referred to as “special special game”) in which the special winning opening is short-opened is only two rounds, and the opening time of the special winning opening per unit game is 0.5 seconds. An example to do. In the example, 16R big hit and 2R big hit are associated with the first winning lottery value, while 16R big hit and 4R big hit are associated with the second winning lottery value. That is, a configuration is illustrated in which a big hit that cannot be expected (also referred to as “specific big hit”) is associated with the first lottery but cannot be associated with the second lottery. In a modified example, the specific lottery may be associated with the second lottery. In that case, the ratio of the specific big hit allocated as the big win is such that the second game is smaller than the first game, so that the second game is advantageous in terms of winning the ball. Also good. In addition, it may be configured so as to indicate whether or not there is a big hit (16R big hit or 4R big hit) that can be expected to appear as a result of battle, and further whether or not a 16R big hit has occurred.

  Further, the 4R special game of the above embodiment may be eliminated, and a plurality of types of 16R special games having different opening times for the special winning opening may be provided. For example, as a 16R special game, in addition to the 16R special game A similar to the above embodiment, a part of the 16 unit games including a short opening of 0.1 seconds for the big winning opening is provided. A 16R special game B in which the ball acquisition expected value is substantially a 4R special game may be included. And it is good also as a structure which hits by battle production about which of 16R special games A and B can be acquired. Further, for all 16 unit games, the opening time of the big winning opening may be a short opening of 0.1 second, and the 16R special game C in which the expected payout winning value is substantially 2R special game may be included. Then, as a small hit game, the opening of the big prize opening for 0.1 seconds is executed 16 times in the unit game, and the total opening time of the big prize opening from the start to the end of the small hit game (total open state time) ) May be less than the open reference time. According to such a configuration, the number of rounds of the special game can be unified with 16 rounds, so that it is not necessary to provide a so-called round indicator lamp. Also, since the 16R special game C and the small win game are common in the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening, it is difficult to distinguish between the two, and it is possible to realize the gameability that raises the player's expectation. Can be demonstrated.

(Modification 7)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which pre-determination is performed based on pre-reading has been described. However, in a modified example, the sign production may be omitted and pre-reading may not be performed. That is, in the battle mode, the effect pattern of the battle effect may be determined together with the on-hold digestion, and the effect control described above may be performed based on the player's operation mode.

(Modification 8)
In the said Example, the specification of the priority digest which preferentially digests the 2nd success / failure lottery value rather than the 1st success / failure lottery value was employ | adopted about the digestion order of the success / failure lottery value. In the modified example, the winning / failing lottery value is digested in accordance with the order in which the game balls have entered the first start port 62 or the second start port 63, and the first special symbol 192 and the second special symbol 193, May be selectively displayed in a variable manner. In this way, when the new hold is made, the effect display order is not changed, and it is possible to realize a game that is simpler and easier for the player to understand. In that case, it is better to display the battle effect not only in the second game but also in the first game.

(Modification 9)
In the said Example, when the simple repeated hit function was activated, the continuous hit progress table was switched and the structure which changes the progress degree of a battle production was shown. In a modified example, it is good also as a structure which does not display the specific production | presentation which can be displayed in the case of normal hits, such as switching the consecutive hit progress table when the simple repeated hit function is activated, and not displaying the premier effect in the battle effect. . Or conversely, it is good also as a structure which displays a specific effect which is not displayed in the case of a normal continuous hit, switching a continuous hit progress table, when a simple repeated hit function is activated. Further, not only the display but also the operation of the voice and the accessory may be changed. That is, when the simple continuous hit function is activated, a specific notification sound that is not output in the case of normal continuous hits may be generated, or an accessory that does not operate in the case of normal hits may be driven.

(Modification 10)
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the upper limit of the number of operations is set to the same number (20 times) in both the normal repeated hitting table shown in FIG. 16A and the simple repeated hitting table shown in FIG. In the modification, the upper limit number of both may be different. Specifically, it is preferable that the upper limit number of the simple repeated hitting table is larger than that of the normal repeated hitting table. More specifically, it is preferable to increase the number of operations at each level of the simple repeated hitting table as compared to the normal repeated hitting table. Thereby, it can suppress that the progress degree of a battle effect accelerates too much by switching from normal repeated hits to simple repeated hits. In this way, even if the transition is made to the corresponding level without making the transition to the lowest level of the corresponding production pattern as in the second embodiment, the game feeling of the normal continuous hit and the simple consecutive hit can be made the same. In addition, it is possible to easily perform a production design that maintains the gaming feeling.

(Modification 11)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the specific control of the player operation effect is applied to the pachinko game machine (bullet ball game machine) is shown, but the present invention can also be applied to the effect control of the slot game machine (revolving game machine). Needless to say.

  In the above, this invention was demonstrated based on the Example. In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example and modification, A component can be deform | transformed and embodied in the range which does not deviate from a summary. In addition, various inventions may be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the above embodiments and modifications, or some constituent elements from all the constituent elements shown in the above embodiments and modifications. May be deleted. Furthermore, it is possible to appropriately combine the constituent elements over a plurality of embodiments.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 gaming machine, 50 game board, 52 game area, 60 production | presentation display apparatus, 62 1st start opening, 63 2nd start opening, 65 normal electric accessory, 68 operation opening, 70 1st special symbol display apparatus, 71 2nd Special symbol display device, 72 general prize opening, 82 operation buttons, 91 first big prize opening, 92 second big prize opening, 100 game control device, 102 main board, 104 sub board, 116 hold control means, 118 main display control Means, 120 special game control means, 121 small hit game control means, 122 specific game execution means, 126 first lottery means, 128 second lottery means, 130 pattern storage means, 132 effect determination means, 134 effect display control means, 190 Decorative design, 192 1st special design, 193 2nd special design, 194 table Regions, 195 normal symbol, 206 and 208 hold the corresponding image, 230 silhouettes 232 level meter, 234 timer.

Claims (1)

A success / failure lottery means for executing a success / failure lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game, triggered by a predetermined game operation;
A symbol display device in which a symbol for indicating the result of the winning / failing lottery is variably displayed;
An effect display device that displays an effect for suggesting the result of the lottery determination,
Production determining means for determining production content to be displayed on the production display device;
Effect display control means for controlling the effect display according to the determined effect content;
A result indicating that the success / failure lottery can be transferred to the special game, and a special game control means for executing the special game when the symbol variation display is stopped in a predetermined stop mode;
An operation input means for receiving an operation input by a player;
An operation detection means for distinguishing and detecting a first operation input and a second operation input having different operation modes as operation inputs via the operation input means,
With
The production determining means
A player operation effect whose effect progresses according to the number of operations updated based on an operation input via the operation input means is included as a display target, and a plurality of effect display processes for the player operation effect are defined. Holds the production pattern selection criteria to be referenced to select one of the production patterns,
A gaming machine in which a reference method of the effect pattern selection criterion is different between when determining an effect pattern according to the first operation input and when determining an effect pattern according to the second operation input.

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