JP2015107321A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a player's eagerness for an instruction input from dropping.SOLUTION: A limit on the execution of pseudo continuation determination performance is provided before executing operation performance based on detection of an operation to operation means, such as a push button and a stick controller as specified performance caused by pseudo continuation. When the operation performance is executed, a ratio of executing re-variation in pseudo continuation can be higher than when basic performance is executed without executing the operation performance. When the operation performance is executed, a limit on the execution of advance notice performance for causing the high possibility of performing stop display of a specific display result to be notified of can be provided. Performance to be a ready-to-win state after executing the operation performance, operation performance after being a ready-to-win state, and performance of performing re-variation can be executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a predetermined specific display result is derived in variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when played.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and a start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification are made. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which information (hereinafter referred to as a display symbol) is variably displayed on a variable display device, and the game interest is enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result. . In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. . For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has become a big hit gaming state has a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker that is in an open state, making it very easy to win a game ball and giving a predetermined gaming value to a player. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  Among these gaming machines, once a predetermined display result (special display result) is temporarily stopped and displayed, and a variable display can be performed again, the player can operate the operation means. It has been proposed to provide a case where a predetermined display result is displayed as a temporary stop and a case where a predetermined stop result is not displayed (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there has been proposed a technique for informing information indicating that re-variable display is executed (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2011-120793 A JP 2008-237563 A

  As in the technique described in Patent Document 1, when the re-variable display can be executed in accordance with the detection of the instruction input such as the operation of the operation means by the player, information like the technique described in Patent Document 2 is displayed. If the notification indicates that the re-variable display is to be executed, the execution of the re-variable display is known regardless of whether or not the player inputs an instruction, and the player's willingness to input is reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents the player from lowering the motivation for the instruction input and improves the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention provides variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, production symbols, etc.) that can identify each of them and deriving a display result. When a predetermined display result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a big hit combination production symbol) is derived on the first and second special symbol indicators 8a, 8b, the production display device 9, etc. In addition, it is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous for the player, and whether or not to control to the specific gaming state is displayed Predetermining means for determining before the result is derived (for example, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 that executes the process of step S60), and variable display of identification information The variable display can be executed a predetermined number of times after the predetermined display result (for example, pseudo consecutive chances) is temporarily stopped after the start until the display result is derived and then the variable display is executed again for all the identification information. The revariable display execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 that executes the processes of steps S801 to S803) and the revariable display are performed in the first mode when the revariable display is executed. When it is not executed, the specific effect executing means (for example, the CPU 101 for effect control that executes the process of step S853) that executes the specific effect (for example, the roaring effect) in the second mode, and before the specific effect is executed Prior notice for executing an advance notification effect (for example, pseudo-continuous effect) for notifying that the re-variable display is executed. Production execution means (for example, production control CPU 101 that executes the process of step S848) and input detection means (eg, stick controller 122, push button 120, tilt direction sensor unit 123, push sensor 124) for detecting an instruction input by the player. Etc.), and as the specific effect, an input specific effect (for example, an operation effect or the like) executed based on the detection of the instruction input by the input detection means, and a non-execution executed based on the detection of the instruction input by the input detection means. A specific effect determining means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S680 to S687) that determines which one of input specific effects (for example, a basic effect) is to be executed; The effect execution means is arranged before the non-input specific effect is executed. The prior notification effect is executed at a predetermined rate (for example, a part that executes the process of step S848 based on the process of step S692), and the prior notification effect is executed before the input specific effect is executed. Restrictions are placed on execution (for example, a portion where the processing of steps S692 and S848 is not executed when Y is determined in step S688).
According to such a configuration, the execution of the prior notification effect is limited before the input specific effect is executed, and the player's interest is increased regarding whether or not the re-variable display is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from reducing the motivation for the instruction input and to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the specific effect determining means, when the input specific effect is executed, the re-variable display at a higher rate than when the non-input specific effect is executed. May be configured to determine the specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 22).
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by increasing the player's expectation for the execution of the input specific effect.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), notice effect executing means for executing a notice effect for notifying the possibility of entering the specific gaming state (for example, for effect control for executing the processes of steps S507A and S850) CPU 101, etc.) and the number of executions of the re-variable display at a higher rate when it is determined to control to the specific gaming state by the pre-determining means than when it is determined not to control to the specific gaming state Re-variable display determining means (for example, refer to FIG. 7, the CPU 56 executing the variation pattern setting process in step S301). The notice effect executing means is configured to execute the input specific effect. Before that, there is a restriction on the execution of the specific notice effect that predicts that there is a high possibility of entering the specific game state (see, for example, FIGS. 30, 32, and 33). It may be configured to.
In such a configuration, the player's willingness to input is prevented by recognizing in advance whether or not the re-variable display is executed after the input specific effect is executed. Can be improved.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines according to the above (1) to (3), the specific effect means is configured to change the identification information before the reach state in the variable display in which the variable display state of the identification information is the reach state. It is configured to include pre-reach specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 that executes the processes of steps S697 and S908 to S913) for executing a pre-reach specific effect (for example, pre-reach operation effect) in the second mode. May be.
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged when the re-variable display is not executed and to improve the interest of the game.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the execution timing of the input specific effect is set to a first timing before the variable information display state of the identification information becomes the reach state (for example, FIG. 8). (G), (H) timing of operation effects, etc.) and second timing (for example, timing of operation effects shown in FIG. 8 (J)) after the variable display state of the identification information reaches the reach state. Among them, it may be configured to include input specific effect timing determination means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 that executes the process of step S693).
In such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the unexpectedness of the input specific effect executed after reaching the reach state and improve the interest of the game.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), an effect time pattern (for example, a change time) is determined for an effect pattern (for example, a change pattern) of the effect accompanying the variable display of the identification information. An effect pattern selection means (for example, the CPU 56 that executes the processes of steps S91 to S115) that is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns, and an effect that executes an effect corresponding to the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means Execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 101 for executing the effect symbol variation process in step S802), and the effect pattern selection means is configured to perform the first time (for example, FIGS. 8A, 8C, 8E). ), A first effect pattern (for example, in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7) that allows the re-variable display to be executed after the notification effect is executed in 5 seconds, etc. Superreach A1, B1, C1, D1, etc.) and a second time longer than the first time (for example, 10 seconds shown in FIGS. 8B, 8D, 8F, 8H) ) And the second effect pattern (for example, super reach A2, B2, C2, D2, etc. shown in FIGS. 6 and 7) that can execute the re-variable display after the notification effect is executed. When the first effect pattern is selected (see, for example, FIGS. 22A and 22C), the specific effect determining unit selects the effect pattern from (for example, the part that executes the process of step S115). In addition, the input specific effect is determined to be executed as the specific effect at a higher rate than when the second effect pattern is selected (see, for example, FIGS. 22B and 22D) (for example, Step S681, S68 , S685, etc. section performs the process of S687) may be configured to.
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the delay of the production by reducing the waiting time from when the input specific production is performed until the re-variable display is executed, thereby improving the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is a timing chart which shows the effect control pattern when performing a basic effect as a specific effect, and when performing an operation effect. It is a display screen diagram of the effect display device showing the effect in the variation pattern of the basic effect and the effect in the variation pattern of the operation effect in comparison. It is a display screen diagram of the effect display device showing the effect in the variation pattern of the basic effect and the effect in the variation pattern of the operation effect in comparison. It is a display screen diagram of the effect display device showing the effect in the variation pattern of the basic effect and the effect in the variation pattern of the operation effect in comparison. It is a display screen diagram of the effect display device showing the effect in the variation pattern of the basic effect and the effect in the variation pattern of the operation effect in comparison. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a figure which shows the operation effect determination table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows a pseudo | simulation continuous alerting | reporting effect setting process. It is a figure which shows various production | presentation setting tables in a table format. It is a figure which shows the operation time chance eye determination table in a table format. It is a display screen figure of the effect display apparatus which shows a pseudo | simulation continuous determination effect. It is a display screen figure of the effect display apparatus which shows the operation effect after reach. It is a display screen figure of an effect display device showing a pre-reach operation effect. It is a figure which shows the determination content of a notice effect according to a fluctuation pattern, and a usage table. It is a figure which shows the decision content and use table of the notice effect according to a specific effect. It is a display screen figure of the effect display apparatus which shows step-up notice. It is a figure which shows a 1st notice setting table in a table format. It is a figure which shows a 2nd notice setting table in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows operation effect processing.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, which is a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game. Any game machine may be used.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray) 3 may be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by depressing a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  In this embodiment, an example in which a stick controller is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the operation means is not limited to this, and examples of the operation means include a simple push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial. Other operation means may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display variation display in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the second display. When the special symbol variation display is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) are continuously received for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). It is stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols may fluctuate in synchronization with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol may be switched. An effect that is performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit is displayed before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable area areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such special reach is called super reach. Normal reach that is not super reach is called normal reach.

  In addition to the reach effect, a relief effect serving as a special variable display effect may be executed during execution of a variable display in which a jackpot display result (a jackpot symbol) as a specific display result is derived and displayed. When the relief effect is executed, first, the display result of the deviation (the symbol combination of the reach deviation) is temporarily stopped after the reach effect. Thereafter, the temporarily stopped variation display is resumed by executing the relief effect, and the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is finally derived and displayed. In this way, the relief effect is such that after the player is given an impression that the final display result of the variable display is not “big hit”, the relief action is taken and the display result is “big hit”. It is an effect to notify that

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, the number of reserved memory is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) Is started and a big hit game is not executed), and when a variable display time (variable time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Also, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first reserved memory display unit 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display unit 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. ing. In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or The closed state is established when a predetermined number (for example, ten) of winning balls is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Of the “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit game state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) as the special game state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol, so when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start prize to occur and the possibility of a big hit game being played. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  In addition, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency at which the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approach, higher frequency) to the device 15.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening frequency increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency at the second start winning port 14 is increased. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Also, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  In this embodiment, terms indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state are “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, and Use “highly accurate base state”. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the electric chew support control state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the end of the 15-round jackpot gaming state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to a probability variation state, a time reduction state, and an electric chew support control state (high probability high base state) after the end of 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probability variation big hit, the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the electric Chu support control state continue for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  In the normal big hit, the period until the shorter condition is satisfied, which is the condition that the time reduction state is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times of the variable display or the condition that the next big hit occurs. continue. The number of times of variable display in which the time reduction state continues is also referred to as the time reduction number.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data in accordance with the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and also from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows. (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, or sudden hit jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined as one of these big hit types based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal big hit and a probable big hit, the fluctuation patterns are classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Such variation pattern types are selected at a predetermined rate. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without reach, a normal reach variation pattern type, and a super reach variation pattern type.

  In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is out of place, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the time-short state when not in the time-short state (compared to the time-short state and not the time-short state). Therefore, the rate of selection of variation pattern types with a short variation time such as normal variation pattern types is set to be high). , Fluctuation time is shortened.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved memories for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number, and the number-of-holds reduction control for reducing the variation time is executed. You may do it.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). It is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used in FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the above, the type of jackpot is determined as either “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot” and is also referred to in determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is determined to be a probable big hit than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol has a higher probability of being a probable big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. It should be noted that the ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot may be the same in the first special symbol jackpot type determination table and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format.

  FIG. 6A shows a first determination table at the time of deviation, and FIG. 6B shows a second determination table at the time of deviation. FIG. 7 shows a normal big hit determination table in (a) and a probability variation big hit determination table in (b). The determination tables of FIGS. 6A, 6B and 7A, 7B are stored in the ROM 54, and are selected according to the gaming state to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern. To be used).

  Each of the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation that indicates the relationship between random pattern 3 and the variation pattern belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Pattern determination table.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach. In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “pseudo-gap” indicates a fake (gase) variation pattern that appears to be a pseudo-ream and does not become a pseudo-ream. Yes.

  Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of change display (variation display) have been executed for one start prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of re-variation repeated executions (also referred to as the number of re-variations of pseudo-reams), the greater the reliability that becomes a big hit (the big hit for all the selection ratios, including when the big hit is out of place. The degree of the ratio that is sometimes selected, the ratio of the jackpot, that is, the reliability of the jackpot) increases. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo continuous chances) composed of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination.

  In the column of “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, “pseudo continuous 1 to 4 times” indicates a pseudo continuous variation pattern that becomes a pseudo continuous. Each number of “pseudo-run 1 to 4” indicates the number of re-variations executed in the pseudo-run. In the present embodiment, when the pseudo-variation is executed, some reach effect is always executed in the reach state at the time of the final re-change. Therefore, all the variation patterns of the pseudo-continuous are reach variation patterns. Control may be performed so that the reach effect may not be executed when the pseudo continuous variation is executed.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform particularly flashy effects when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all of the pseudo-continuous variation patterns are set as “super-reach” variation patterns. However, there are cases where the pseudo-continuous variation patterns are set as “normal reach” variation patterns. Also good.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”.

  Based on this information, for example, the variation pattern “super reach A1 (one pseudo-continuous) out of alignment” shown in the “variation pattern” column is the variation pattern of the super reach A1 that is the result of out-of-range display. , It is indicated that the variation pattern is a quasi-continuous sequence in which re-variation is executed once.

  In the tables of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the columns described as “2 random numbers” and “variation pattern types” are as variation pattern type determination table sections indicating the relationship between “2 random numbers” and “variation pattern types”. It is a column which shows the function of. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “pseudo-continuous gasses”, “normal reach”, and “super reach” has a random 2 (1 to 251). All the values of are divided into multiple numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if a random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 22 out of 251, the variation pattern type is “Super Reach” is determined.

In the tables of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, “3 random numbers” and “variation patterns” are described as a variation pattern determination table section indicating the relationship between “3 random numbers” and “variation patterns”. It is a column indicating a function. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation pattern belonging to the type of “pseudo continuous gasses” is “pseudo continuous gasses X
“Plack”, “Pseudo reaming Y Y”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is determined, “super reach A1 ( "Pseudo-ream 1) out of", "super reach A2 (pseudo-ream 1) out of", "super-reach B1 (pseudo-ream 2) out of", "super-reach B2 (pseudo-once 2) out", "super reach C1 (pseudo-continuous 3 times out of place), "Super reach C2 (pseudo-continuous 3 times out of place)," Super reach D1 (pseudo-continuous 4 times out of place), "Super reach D2 (pseudo-continuous 4 times out of place)", and , “Fluctuation pattern is selected and determined from“ super-reach E loss ”.

  Here, the super reach A is a variation pattern that reaches a reach state after executing re-variation once in a pseudo sequence. The super reach A1 is a variation pattern in which, in the super reach A, after performing a short-time specific effect (buzzing effect), the pseudo ream chance is displayed and the pseudo ream effect is executed. The super reach A2 is a variation pattern in which, in the super reach A, after executing a specific effect (swing effect) for a longer time than the super reach A1, a pseudo ream chance is displayed and a pseudo ream effect is executed.

  Super reach B is a variation pattern that reaches a reach state after performing re-variation twice in a pseudo-continuous manner. The super reach B1 is a variation pattern in which, in the super reach B, after executing a specific effect (swing effect) for a short time, a pseudo ream chance is displayed and a pseudo ream effect is executed. The super reach B2 is a variation pattern in which, in the super reach B, the pseudo ream chance is displayed and the pseudo ream chance is executed after executing a specific effect (swing effect) longer than the super reach B1.

  Super reach C is a variation pattern that reaches a reach state after performing re-variation three times in a pseudo-continuous manner. The super reach C <b> 1 is a variation pattern in which, in the super reach C, after executing a short-time specific effect (buzzing effect), the pseudo-ream chance is displayed and the pseudo-ream effect is executed. The super reach C2 is a variation pattern in which, in the super reach C, after executing a specific effect (swing effect) for a longer time than the super reach C1, a pseudo ream chance is displayed and a pseudo ream effect is executed.

  Super reach D is a variation pattern that reaches a reach state after performing re-variation four times in a pseudo-continuous manner. The super reach D <b> 1 is a variation pattern in which, in the super reach D, after executing a short-time specific effect (buzzing effect), the pseudo ream chance is displayed and the pseudo ream effect is executed. The super reach D2 is a fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-ream chance is displayed after executing a specific effect (swing effect) for a longer time than the super reach D1 of the super reach D1.

  The super reach E is a variation pattern that reaches a reach state after a predetermined effect different from the pseudo ream is executed in a shorter time than the variation pattern that becomes the pseudo ream.

  Moreover, in the pseudo-ream Gase X, after an effect similar to the short-time specific effect (swing effect) executed in the super reach A1, B1, C1, and D1 is executed, Become. In the pseudo-ream Gase Y, an effect similar to the long-time specific effect (swing effect) executed in the super reach A2, B2, C2, and D2 is executed, and then a display result is displayed instead of a pseudo-ream. Therefore, in the pseudo continuous gasses X and the pseudo continuous gasses Y, it appears that the fluctuation pattern becomes a pseudo continuous, but as a result, an effect that does not become a pseudo continuous is executed.

  As the short-time specific effects (buzzing effects) executed by each of the pseudo reaming gas X and the super reach A1, B1, C1, and D1, the pseudo reaming chances as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. A low-speed fluctuation of the symbol is executed to suggest whether or not In addition, as the long-time specific effects (buzzing effects) executed by each of the pseudo ream gang Y and the super reach A2, B2, C2, and D2, low-speed symbols such as those shown in FIGS. Variation and symbol return variation are performed.

  Superreach A1, B1, C1, D1, A2, B2, C2, and D2 perform an effect that generates a specific event such as derivation and display of pseudo-chance chances after executing a specific effect (buzzing effect). Is a common production.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time saving state, when the fluctuation display result is out of order, the out-of-time first determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of order in the short time state, the out-of-time second determination table in FIG. 6B is selected.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7A is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 7B is selected.

  In the second determination table at the time of failure in FIG. 6B, the normal variation whose change time is shorter than the reach variation (including the normal reach variation and the super reach variation) as compared with the first determination table at the time of failure. The data is set so that the ratio determined to (non-reach deviation fluctuation) is high and the ratio determined to reach fluctuation having a fluctuation time longer than the normal fluctuation is low.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state, the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state. Variation display is performed with a short variation time on average. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized.

  In addition, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when there is a loss, the data is selected so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high and low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Is set. On the other hand, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the ratio of super reach reach production (the percentage of super reach reach production when reach is selected) is higher when the big hit is compared to when the game is lost. By performing the reach production, it is possible to increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 7B selected when the big hit is a probable big hit has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. 7A selected when the big hit is a normal big hit. On the other hand, data is set so that the ratio of selecting the reach production of super reach is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the super reach reach effect (the ratio of the reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the normal big hit. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  In addition, in the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when there is a loss, the selection ratio of super reach is super reach A (A1, A2)> super reach B (B1, B2). The data is set so as to be selected in a height relationship such that> super reach C (C1, C2)> super reach D (D1, D2). On the other hand, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of super reach is super reach A (A1, A2) <super reach B (B1, B2). The data is set so as to be selected in a height relationship such that <super reach C (C1, C2) <super reach D (D1, D2). As a result, when a big hit is made, the rate of increase in the number of re-variations when the pseudo-ream is increased is higher than when it is lost, so the larger the number of re-variations in the pseudo-ream, the greater the player's big hit You can increase your expectation.

  In addition, in the determination table of FIG. 7B selected when the probability variation big hit is obtained, the re-creation when the quasi-continuation is established is compared with the determination table of FIG. Data is set so that the rate of increase in the number of fluctuations increases. As a result, the probability that the number of re-variations when the pseudo-ream increases will be higher when the probability variation is a big hit, compared with the case where the normal big-success is achieved. It is possible to increase the expectation for the probable big hit.

  It should be noted that in the determination table of FIG. 7 (b) selected when the probability variation is a big hit, compared to the determination table of FIG. On the other hand, the data may be set so that the ratio of selecting one of the super reach B1 and B2, one of the super reach C1 and C2, and one of the super reach D1 and D2 is increased. . If set in this way, the selection ratio of the type of specific effect (buzzing effect) differs depending on whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit. It is possible to increase the expectation for the probable big hit.

  In this embodiment, when the variation display in the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern type of the pseudo-gase and super-reach is executed, the “slow symbol variation” as described above, or “slow variation and symbol variation” is performed. When a specific effect called “return fluctuation” (hereinafter referred to as “basic effect”) is executed, it is suggested whether or not it becomes a pseudo consecutive chance with the operation of the stick controller 122 instead of these “basic effects”. The operation effect to be performed is sometimes executed as a specific effect. Whether or not to execute the “operation effect” instead of the “basic effect” is selected and determined by the effect control microcomputer 100. Thus, the basic effect is a non-input specific effect that is executed based on detection of an operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 122. On the other hand, the operation effect is an input specific effect that is executed based on the detection of an operation on the operation means such as the stick controller 122.

  Further, in response to the re-variation being executed in the pseudo-continuation, when the pseudo-continuation determination effect for informing that the re-change is executed is executed before the specific effect is executed. There is. Whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous production effect is determined at a predetermined rate in the production control microcomputer 100. However, when the operation effect is executed instead of the basic effect as the specific effect, the pseudo-continuous effect is limited so as not to be executed before that. When the pseudo continuous determination effect is executed, the player can recognize that the re-variation is executed in the pseudo continuous. When the operation effect is executed after such a pseudo-continuous determination effect is executed, re-variation is executed even if the player does not operate the stick controller 122, and the player's willingness to operate the stick controller 122 is increased. descend. Therefore, a restriction is provided so that the pseudo-continuous determination effect is not executed before the operation effect is executed.

  Next, the relationship between the basic effect and the operation effect will be described. FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing a comparison of effect control patterns such as when a basic effect is executed as a specific effect or when an operation effect is executed. In FIG. 8, (A) to (D) show the timing when the basic effect is executed as the specific effect, and (E) to (H) and (J), (K) show the operation effect as the specific effect. Is shown, and (I) shows the timing when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed.

  First, the relationship between the fluctuation pattern of the super reach A1, B1, C1, and D1 and the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous gaze X will be described by comparing FIG. 8 (A) and FIG. 8 (C). Super Reach A1, B1, C1, D1, the period from the start of the change to the first pseudo-continuous chance before the temporary stop, and the pseudo-continuous Gase X from the start of the change to before the final stop (stop at the end of the change display) In the period up to, the effect of the variable display in the same effect mode including the basic effect is executed. In this case, the effect period of the specific effect in which the basic effect is executed is set to, for example, 5 seconds after the elapse of 4 seconds from the start of fluctuation. And in super reach A1, B1, C1, D1, temporary stop and re-variation are executed in any number of times from 1 to 4, and finally reach a reach state, and a final stop symbol that becomes a display result is displayed. Derived and displayed and final stop.

  8B and FIG. 8D, the relationship between the fluctuation pattern of super reach A2, B2, C2, and D2 and the fluctuation pattern of pseudo-continuous gaze Y will be described. In Super Reach A2, B2, C2, and D2, the period from the start of fluctuation to the first temporary stop before the temporary stop, and before the last stop (stop at the end of the change display) from the start of the change in pseudo continuous gas Y In the period up to, the effect of the variable display in the same effect mode including the basic effect is executed. In this case, the effect period of the specific effect in which the basic effect is executed is set to, for example, 10 seconds after the elapse of 4 seconds from the start of the change. And in super reach A2, B2, C2, D2, temporary stop and re-variation are executed in any number of times from 1 to 4, and finally reach a reach state, and the final stop symbol that becomes a display result is Derived and displayed and final stop.

  8A and 8C, and FIG. 8B and FIG. 8D, the basic effects performed as the specific effects are the pseudo-continuous Yase Y, the super reach A2, The performance period is longer when executed in each of B2, C2, and D2 than when executed in each of the pseudo-running gasses X and superreach A1, B1, C1, and D1. A production pattern is set. When the operation effect is executed as the specific effect, as shown in FIGS. 8E to 8H, the basic effect in each variation pattern shown in FIGS. 8A to 8D is replaced with the operation effect. The specific effect will be executed in this manner.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (I), the pseudo-continuous effect may be executed at a predetermined rate before the basic effect is executed. On the other hand, before the operation effect is executed, a restriction is provided so that the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (J), an operation effect may be executed in a predetermined period after reaching the reach state, and a temporary stop at the pseudo consecutive chance may be performed. In this case, by performing re-variation after the temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous chance is performed, it is shown that the variation display is performed again for all the symbol sequences (left, middle, right). Can do. As shown in FIG. 8 (G), FIG. 8 (H), etc., the operation effect is executed in a predetermined period before the reach state is reached, or after reaching the reach state as shown in FIG. 8 (J). Whether to produce an operation effect in a predetermined period is determined at a predetermined rate in the effect control microcomputer 100. As described above, the operation effect is executed after the reach state is reached, so that the unexpectedness of the operation effect can be enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (K), after the operation effect is executed as the specific effect, the temporary stop of the pseudo consecutive chance may not be performed and the reach state may be reached. Whether or not the operation effect is executed before reaching the reach state is determined by the effect control microcomputer 100 at a predetermined rate. In this way, after the operation effect is executed, the re-variation in the pseudo-ream is not executed and the reach state is reached, thereby preventing the player from being discouraged when the re-variation is not executed and improving the interest of the game. be able to.

  Next, based on the display image on the effect display device 9, the effect in the variation pattern of the basic effect and the effect in the variation pattern of the operation effect will be described in comparison. 9 to 12 are display screen diagrams of the effect display device 9 showing the effect in the variation pattern of the basic effect and the effect in the variation pattern of the operation effect. In each of FIGS. 9 to 12, the flow of the display image in the variation pattern of the basic effect is shown on the left side, and the flow of the display image in the variation pattern of the operation effect is shown on the right side.

  In FIG. 9, (a) to (h) show the flow of the display image when the basic effect is executed with the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo reaming gas X, and (a1) to (f1) show the pseudo reaming gas X. A flow of a display image when an operation effect is executed with a variation pattern is shown. Here, the combination of symbols when the “left, middle, right” effect symbol is temporarily stopped at “6, NEXT, 7”, for example, is a pseudo consecutive chance.

  When the basic effect is executed as the specific effect, after the effect symbol starts to fluctuate as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the left symbol stops at the symbol (for example, “6”) that forms the pseudo-continuous chance. When the right symbol is about to be stopped, as shown in FIGS. 9D to 9F, the fluctuation display of the right symbol is switched from high-speed fluctuation to low-speed fluctuation, and the figure is changed slowly. As in 9 (g), the right symbol is stopped at a symbol (for example, “8”) that does not form a pseudo-ream chance. After that, as shown in FIG. 9 (h), the middle symbol is stopped and displayed, and the display result that is a combination of the missing symbols is finally stopped.

  On the other hand, when the operation effect is executed instead of the basic effect as the specific effect, the effect symbols start to fluctuate as shown in FIGS. 9 (a1) to (b1), and then as shown in FIGS. 9 (c1) to (d1). The image showing the stick controller 122 is stopped and displayed instead of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, and the image of requesting the operation of the stick controller 122 is displayed by displaying the characters “Close!”. Done. Then, over a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) in which the specific effect as shown in FIG. 8 is executed, the operation becomes a valid operation period during which the operation of the stick controller 122 is determined to be valid, and the operation is accepted. Since the operation valid period is also a period for receiving the operation, it is also called an operation reception period.

  When the effect control microcomputer 100 recognizes that the stick controller 122 has been operated during the operation effective period (specific effect execution period), as shown in FIGS. 9 (e1) and 9 (f1), the left, middle, The display result that the combination of the symbols on the right side is off is finally stopped.

  In FIG. 10, (a) to (g) show the flow of the display image when the basic effect is executed with the variation pattern of super reach A1, B1, C1, and D1, and (a1) to (f1). A flow of a display image when an operation effect is executed with a variation pattern of super reach A1, B1, C1, and D1 is shown.

  When a basic effect is executed as a specific effect, after the effect symbol starts to fluctuate as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, the left symbol stops at a symbol (for example, “6”) that forms a false consecutive chance. When the right symbol is about to stop, as shown in FIGS. 10 (d) to 10 (e), the right symbol variation display is switched from high-speed variation to low-speed variation. As shown in FIG. 10 (f), the right symbol is stopped at a symbol (for example, “7”) that forms a pseudo consecutive chance. After that, as shown in FIG. 10G, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed at a symbol (for example, “NEXT”) that forms a pseudo-continuous chance, so that the combination of symbols that form the pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped. .

  On the other hand, when the operation effect is executed instead of the basic effect as the specific effect, after the effect symbols start to fluctuate as shown in FIGS. 10 (a1) to (b1), as shown in FIGS. 10 (c1) to (d1). 9A and 9B, a roaring effect is displayed in which an image requesting the same operation as in FIGS. 9C1 to 9D1 is displayed. Similarly to the case of FIG. 9, the operation is valid for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) in which the specific effect is executed, and the operation of the stick controller 122 is accepted. Since the operation valid period is also a period for receiving the operation, it is also called an operation reception period.

  When the effect control microcomputer 100 recognizes that the stick controller 122 has been operated during the operation effective period (specific effect execution period), as shown in FIGS. 9 (e1) and 9 (f1), the left, middle, When the right symbol is stopped and displayed at a symbol (for example, “6, NEXT, 7”) that forms a pseudo-continuous chance, the combination of symbols that form the pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped.

  In FIG. 11, (a) to (j) show the flow of the display image when the basic effect is executed with the fluctuating pattern of the pseudo continuous gasset Y, and (a1) to (g1) show the pseudo continuous gasset Y. A flow of a display image when an operation effect is executed with a variation pattern is shown.

  When the basic effect is executed as the specific effect, the effect symbol starts to fluctuate as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, and then the left symbol stops at the symbol (for example, “6”) forming the pseudo-continuous chance. When the right symbol is about to stop, the right symbol variation display is switched from high-speed variation to low-speed variation as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 11 (g), after the right symbol passes through the symbol (for example, “7”) that forms the pseudo-continuous chance and changes to the symbol (for example, “8”) that does not form the pseudo-continuous chance, As shown in (h), the right symbol returns toward the symbol (for example, “7”) that forms the pseudo-continuous chance, the return variation is executed, and the right symbol does not form the pseudo-continuous chance (for example, “5”). ). Thereafter, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 11 (j), so that the display result of the combination of the off symbols is finally stopped.

  On the other hand, when the operation effect is executed instead of the basic effect as the specific effect, after the effect symbols start to fluctuate as shown in FIGS. 11 (a1) to (b1), as shown in FIGS. 11 (c1) to (d1). The image showing the stick controller 122 is stopped and displayed instead of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, and by displaying the characters “Close!”, The effect of displaying the image requesting the operation is performed. Then, over a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) in which the specific effect as shown in FIG. 8 is executed, the operation becomes a valid operation period during which the operation of the stick controller 122 is determined to be valid, and the operation is accepted.

  When the effect control microcomputer 100 recognizes that the stick controller 122 has been operated during the operation effective period (specific effect period), as shown in FIGS. 11 (e1) and 11 (f1), the left, middle, and right The display result in which the symbols are out of combination is finally stopped.

  In FIG. 12, (a) to (j) show the flow of the display image when the basic effect is executed with the variation pattern of super reach A2, B2, C2, and D2, and (a1) to (g1). A flow of a display image when an operation effect is executed with a variation pattern of super reach A2, B2, C2, and D2 is shown.

  When the basic effect is executed as the specific effect, after the effect symbol starts to fluctuate as shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the left symbol stops at the symbol (for example, “6”) that forms the pseudo-continuous chance. When the right symbol is about to stop, as shown in FIGS. 12D to 12E, the right symbol variation display is switched from the high-speed variation to the low-speed variation, and after the effect of slowly varying, As shown in FIG. 12 (g), after the right symbol passes through the symbol (for example, “7”) that forms the pseudo-continuous chance and changes to the symbol (for example, “8”) that does not form the pseudo-continuous chance, As shown in h), the right symbol returns to the symbol (for example, “7”) that forms the pseudo-continuous chance, the return fluctuation is executed, and the middle symbol forms the pseudo-continuous chance as shown in FIG. To be stopped and displayed with a symbol to be played (for example, “NEXT”) , A combination of symbols that form a quasi continuous chance th is temporarily stopped.

  The fluctuation patterns of super reach A2, B2, C2, and D2 shown in FIGS. 12A to 12J are diagrams based on the fluctuation patterns of super reach A1, B1, C1, and D1 shown in FIGS. 12 (d) to (f) similar to FIGS. 12 (d) to (f), and after the pseudo-continuous chance derivation display is failed as shown in FIG. 12 (g), FIG. As shown in (h) to (j), it can be said that this is an effect pattern that succeeds in the derivation and display of the pseudo consecutive chance.

  In addition, the operation reception period (operation effective period) described above may be set to the same period as the execution period of the specific effect, or may be set to a period shorter than the execution period of the specific effect.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 13, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 13 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of the random number circuit 503), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating a random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination and a random number for jackpot type determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26).

  In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on and the first start winning opening 13 (first start winning is received). ) Has occurred, or the second start opening switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 is turned on, and the start winning (second) When 2 start winnings have occurred (S311), start port switch passing processing is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state. If the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state without executing the start port switch passing process.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.

  The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining a big hit type when the big hit is made. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-process (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S312. In the start port switch passing process executed when at least one of the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 is turned on by the first start port switch 13a. Whether or not (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213).

  Here, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data such as random numbers (holding storage data) corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described.

  On the game control microcomputer 560 side, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured in the first reserved memory buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer store data such as random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number.

  In such a first determination result hold storage buffer, hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is stored. In the second determination result hold storage buffer, determination result hold storage data corresponding to hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for preliminarily determining a variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S215). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first start winning designation command (S216). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S216. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing for predetermining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S225). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S226) and ends the process.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. Is called. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the holding storage buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit I do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the jackpot determination process is performed using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination table is processed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and thereafter, the condition that the predetermined number of times (100 times) of the fluctuation display is performed, or the condition that the next big hit is determined is earlier. When this condition is satisfied, the change display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with any of the big hit determination values in S60, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

  When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 indicates the determined jackpot type and sets the jackpot type data in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). The big hit flag is set when it is determined that the big hit is made, and the CPU 56 is in the big hit type information stored in S74, the non-short-time state or the short-time state. 1 as the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern in accordance with the time-shortening information indicating, based on the selection conditions of the determination table described above, shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. , One of the second determination table at the time of disconnection, the normal determination table at the big hit, and the probability variation big hit determination table is selected.

  Here, the time reduction information is information indicating whether or not the time reduction state is present. The time reduction information indicates that the time reduction state is set when the time reduction flag is set, and the non-time reduction state is indicated when the time reduction flag is not set.

  When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is confirmed based on the big hit type data stored in S74 whether the big hit is a probable big hit (S92). When it is a probable big hit, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 7B is selected (S93), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7A is selected (S94), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S91, that is, when it is off, it is confirmed whether or not the hourly flag is set (S95). When the time reduction flag is not set, the first determination table at the time of losing in FIG. 6A is selected (S96), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set, the second determination table at the time of losing in FIG. 6B is selected (S97), and the process proceeds to S114.

  Thereby, the table used for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to the gaming state is based on the selection conditions of the determination table as described above, and the first failure time shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. Any one of the determination table, the second determination table at the time of disconnection, the determination table at the time of normal big hit, and the determination table at the time of probability variation big hit is selected.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the hold storage buffer (first hold storage buffer or second hold storage buffer), and selects it in the process of S92, S93, S96 or S97. By referring to the data in the variation pattern type determination table section in the determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random number 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) from the hold storage buffer (the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer), and in the determination table selected in the process of S92, S93, S96, or S97, By referring to the data related to the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the variation pattern determination table unit, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S115).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 selects any one of the display result 1 designation command and the display result 3 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control for transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 13).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop process.

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done. In the big hit end process (S307), the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set when the probability change big hit ends, and the time reduction flag is set when the normal big hit ends. As a result, after the end of the probable big hit, the state is controlled to the probable change state and the short time state.

  Usually, the time-saving state after the big hit must be continued until either of the following conditions is satisfied: until the fluctuation display is executed 100 times or until the next big hit occurs. In such a duration of 100 times of variable display, in the jackpot ending process (S307), a time-count counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time-short state is set to 100 times, and thereafter the variable display is executed. The special time stop process is performed by subtracting and updating. Based on the fact that the time reduction counter has counted up, the time reduction flag is reset to control to end the time reduction state.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80. In the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control CPU 101 executes control according to a program stored in the ROM 102. Hereinafter, what the production control microcomputer 100 (or the production control CPU 101) executes (or performs processing) means that the production control CPU 101 executes control according to a program.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initial setting of a timer for determining an activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms), and the like (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes according to the control state. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Then, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating SR3 for operation effect determination and various random numbers including SR4 for determining the chance chance at the time of operation is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR4 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at the same timing.

  Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display states of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Specifically, control is performed to display the first reserved memory number on the first reserved memory display unit 18c corresponding to the data of the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area. Further, control is performed to display the second reserved memory number on the second reserved memory display unit 18d corresponding to the data of the second reserved memory number stored in the second reserved memory number storage area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By performing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized, but the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process of performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The in-round processing (S805) is processing for performing display control during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the production control pattern, the production device (production component) such as the production display device 9 is controlled.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not the variation display result is determined to be off (S500). Whether it is determined to be out of place is determined by, for example, whether or not a display result 1 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area. If it is determined to be off, it is confirmed whether a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received as the fluctuation pattern command (S501). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined by, for example, data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

  If it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received, it is confirmed whether or not the command is a command for specifying a fluctuation pattern of the pseudo continuous gasses including the pseudo continuous gasses X or the pseudo continuous gasses Y (S503). . If it is not a command for designating the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous pattern in S503 (usually a deviation), the display result of the deviation that does not become a reach is displayed as the final result of the production symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 102. The stop is determined (S505), and the process proceeds to S507. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

  In the process of S505, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are respectively left and center using the outlier design determination data table. , It is determined as a combination of stop symbols resulting in a variation display result of the right effect symbol. When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols in this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with a combination of accidental jackpot symbols, correction is made so as to be a combination of off symbols (for example, Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so as to be a combination of non-reach symbols (for example, correction for shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined.

  If it is a command for designating the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-continuous pattern in S503, the display result of the deviation after becoming the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed using the pseudo-continuous pattern determination data table stored in the ROM 102. The final stop symbol is determined (S504), and the process proceeds to S507. In the present embodiment, a plurality of pseudo consecutive chances are provided such as “1, NEXT, 2”, “3, NEXT, 4”, “6, NEXT, 7”. On the other hand, the symbol combination (a symbol combination that suggests that it is a pseudo-continuous chance) is the left symbol is “1”, the right symbol is “0” or “3”, the left There are a plurality of types such as “3” for the symbol, “2” or “4” for the right symbol, “6” for the left symbol, “5” or “8” for the right symbol. In the data table for determining the quasi-continuous gaze design, a combination of a plurality of types of left symbols and right symbols that become such a quasi-continuous gasse can be selected at random based on a predetermined random value (for example, SR1-1). In addition, a relationship between a combination of symbols and a random value is set.

  In the processing of S504, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 and SR1-2 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of the left symbol and the right symbol that becomes a pseudo-gap corresponding to the extracted numerical data of SR1-1 is obtained. It is determined as the final stop symbol of the pseudo continuous gasset using the pseudo continuous gasse symbol determination data table, and the left symbol corresponding to the extracted numerical data of SR1-2 is simulated using the above-mentioned outlier symbol determination data table. It will be determined as the final stop symbol after the continuous fraying.

  When it is determined in the process of S501 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), a stop symbol of the effect symbols constituting the combination of reach symbols is determined (S506), and the process proceeds to S507. In the process of S506, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is extracted using the loss symbol determination data table. A symbol corresponding to a random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is determined as a stop symbol of the middle symbol, which is determined as a stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state. In this case as well, when a big hit symbol combination is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting it so that it becomes a combination of the off symbol (for example, correction for shifting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  Also, when it is not determined to be a shift in the processing of S500 (when it is determined to be a big hit) (S501), the production control CPU 101 selects a combination of the big hit symbols according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbol of the effect symbol to be configured is determined (S502), and the process proceeds to S507.

  In S502, a winning symbol combination is determined according to the type of jackpot as follows. Based on which display result designation command of the display result 2 designation command and the display result 3 designation command is stored in the display result specifying command storage area, the type of jackpot between the probability big hit and the normal big hit Is determined, and it is determined that the probability variation big hit is decided, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the combination of SR1-1 and the probability variation big hit symbol (for example, left, Use the data table (probability variable big hit symbol determination table) in which the relationship between the middle and right is an odd combination of odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, etc. The combination of is selected and determined. Also, when it is determined that it is determined to be a normal jackpot, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using the data table (ordinary jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship with the right is a combination of even numbers such as “4,4,4” etc.), the combination of one of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Next, a process for setting various effects including an effect for notifying whether or not the pseudo-ream is executed in the variable display (for example, a process for determining whether or not to execute the operation effect) is performed. After the pseudo continuous notification effect setting process (S507) is executed, the process proceeds to S507A. The processing content of the pseudo continuous notification effect setting processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In S507A, a notice effect for notifying the possibility of a big hit is determined based on the display result in the variable display where the start condition is satisfied. Subsequently, a motif mode setting process (S507B) for performing settings for causing the motif mode to appear during the variation display of the effect symbols is executed. The motif mode is a display mode that appears in common in each notification effect in a part of the notification display for notifying that it has been determined that the game is a big hit. Specifically, the motif mode is a predetermined pattern or color that appears in a part of the notice display. In addition to the predetermined pattern and color appearing in a part of the notice display as the motif form, the shape is also different from the normal display form (for example, a common accessory is attached to each character appearing in multiple notice effects. It is also possible to execute an effect in which the robot is made to appear in a state in which it is put on, or is made to appear in a state in which a common helmet or hat is worn. In addition, for example, the motif mode may be any predetermined display mode, such as performing an effect of causing common characters (for example, characters such as jackpots) to appear as the motif mode in each notice effect. In this embodiment, a cherry blossom pattern is displayed as a motif mode as a common mode for each effect. Such a pattern of the cherry blossom pattern is also referred to as a floral motif pattern.

  Next, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns (S508). In S508, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command, the various effects determined in the process of S507, the notice effect determined in the process of S507A, the effect control pattern of the motif aspect determined in the process of S507B, and the like. According to the designated various production control patterns (production operations), one of the production control patterns corresponding to the designated various production operation patterns is selected from the plurality of types of production control patterns stored in the production control pattern table. Select and determine the usage pattern.

  In the effect control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from when the change of the effect symbol is started until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. The data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as the effect display variable display operation, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the pseudo-continuous effect, and the effect display operation in the effect display operation in the notice effect Multiple types are stored as patterns.

  In addition, each effect control pattern includes, for example, various effects corresponding to the effect display variation display such as effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and end code. The control data for controlling the rendering operation is included, and the contents of various rendering controls, the switching timing of the rendering control, and the like are set in time series.

  Next, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 103 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (S509). Then, according to the contents of the process data included in the effect control pattern (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect component, as the effect component) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27 as a production component is started (S511). For example, in accordance with the display control data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including effect symbols) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S512), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802). A variation start process is executed (S513). Then, the effect symbol variation start process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, an operation effect determination table used when determining whether or not to execute an operation effect in the pseudo continuous notification effect setting process (S507).

  When the variation display based on the variation pattern of the pseudo reaming X is executed, whether or not the operation effect is performed is determined using the first operation effect determination table of FIG. When the variation display based on the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gas Y is executed, whether or not the operation effect is executed is determined using the second operation effect determination table of FIG. When the variation display based on the variation pattern of the super reach A1, B1, C1, D1 is executed, whether or not the operation effect is executed is determined using the third operation effect determination table of FIG. When the variation display based on the variation pattern of the super reach A2, B2, C2, D2 is executed, the presence / absence of execution of the operation effect is determined using the fourth operation effect determination table of FIG.

  In each of the first to fourth operation effect determination tables, the value of SR3 (value range of 1 to 100) for operation effect determination is assigned to each of the operation effect present and the operation effect absent. For SR3, the allocated number is shown in each table in order to clarify the explanation.

  In the first to fourth operation effect determination tables, the super reach A1, B1, C1, D1 that executes a short-time specific effect (buzzing effect) performs a long-time specific effect (buzzing effect). The data is set so that the ratio of selecting the operation effect is higher than A2, B2, C2, and D2. In addition, the ratio of the pseudo effect Gase X that executes a short-time specific effect (swing effect) is selected to be more effective than the pseudo ream Gase Y that executes a long time specific effect (sound effect). Data is set to be higher.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a pseudo-continuous change pattern is provided to determine whether or not an operation effect is executed even in the case of a pseudo-continuous change pattern has been described. Even when a continuous pattern change pattern is provided, the operation effect may not be executed for the pseudo continuous pattern change pattern. In addition, for the super reach A1, B1, C1, and D1 for executing a specific effect for a short time (buzzing effect), an example in which no operation effect is selected is shown at a certain rate, but only the operation effect is selected. You may do it.

  In the first to fourth operation effect determination tables, the variation pattern that executes the short-time specific effect (swing effect) has the operation effect present than the variation pattern that executes the long-time specific effect (sound effect). Since the data is set so that the ratio to be selected is high, when the decision to execute the operation effect is made, the specific effect (buzzing effect) is shorter than when the decision to not execute the operation effect is made. The rate of execution in time increases. Thereby, when the operation effect is executed, for example, even when the operation is performed at the initial timing in the operation effective period in the operation effect, the ratio that the execution period of the specific effect is short is high. Since there is a high proportion of the waiting time until the start of the next production mode, such as the start of re-variation of the pseudo-series, the player's waiting time until the start of the next production mode after the operation is increased. Dissatisfaction with the production can be reduced.

  In addition, in the operation effect determination tables of FIGS. 22C and 22D used when the pseudo-ream is executed, FIGS. 22A and 22B used when the pseudo-ream is not executed. When it is determined that the operation effect is to be executed, as indicated by the fact that the ratio of selecting the operation effect is set higher than the operation effect determination table in b), the determination is not made. Compared to this, the ratio of derivation and display of quasi-continuous chances and the ratio of quasi-continuous fluctuation patterns is high, improving the player's expectation that the operation effect will be executed as a specific effect, and improving the fun of the game Can be made.

  In the operation effect determination tables of FIGS. 22C and 22D, the presence of the operation effect is selected according to whether the display result (change display result) in the variable display is “out of” or “big hit”. The data is set so that the ratio of being changed is different. More specifically, the data is set so that the rate of selection of the operation effect is higher when the variation display result is “big hit” than when the variation display result is “out of line”. Therefore, by executing the operation effect as the specific effect, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation for a big hit and to improve the interest of the game.

  When it is a big hit, the rate of increase in the number of re-variations when it becomes a quasi-continuous is higher than when it is lost. In addition, when a big hit is made, the ratio of selecting the operation effect is higher than when the game is lost. Therefore, by executing the operation effect as the specific effect, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the number of times of re-variation of the pseudo-series will increase, and to improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the above-described pseudo continuous notification effect setting process (S507). In the pseudo continuous notification effect setting process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern specified by the effect control command is the pseudo continuous gasset X (S680). If it is the pseudo-continuous gas X, the value of SR3 for determining the operation effect is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the presence / absence of the operation effect is determined using the first operation effect determination table of FIG. The process proceeds to S681) and S688. On the other hand, if it is not the pseudo reaming X, the process proceeds to S682.

  In S682, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern designated by the effect control command is pseudo-continuous Y (S682). If it is pseudo-continuous Y, the value of SR3 for determining the operation effect is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the presence / absence of the operation effect is determined using the second operation effect determination table of FIG. The process proceeds to S683) and S688. On the other hand, if it is not the pseudo-continuous Y, the process proceeds to S684.

  In S684, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern designated by the effect control command is one of the super reach A1, B1, C1, and D1 (S684). When it is any of super reach A1, B1, C1, D1, the value of SR3 for operation effect determination is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the third operation effect determination table of FIG. The presence or absence of the operation effect is determined (S685), and the process proceeds to S688. On the other hand, if it is not one of the super reach A1, B1, C1, D1, the process proceeds to S686.

  In S686, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern designated by the effect control command is one of the super reach A2, B2, C2, and D2 (S686). When it is one of super reach A2, B2, C2, D2, the value of SR3 for operation effect determination is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the third operation effect determination table of FIG. 22 (c) is used. The presence / absence of the operation effect is determined (S687), and the process proceeds to S688. On the other hand, if it is not one of the super reach A2, B2, C2, D2, the process is terminated.

  In S688, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the operation effect is present in S681, S683, S685, or S687 (S688). If it is confirmed in S688 that the operation effect is not present but the operation effect is determined to be absent, it is determined to execute the variable display effect by the basic effect (S689). Then, the standard chance item (left, middle, and right symbols are “3, NEXT, 4”) is determined as the pseudo consecutive chance item, and is set to be displayed at the temporary stop in the variable display (S690), and S691. Proceed to The standard chance is a standard pseudo-continuous chance that is fixedly selected when the operation effect is not performed. The standard chance item set in this way is displayed as a combination of temporary stop symbols at the time of each temporary stop of the pseudo-series.

  In addition, as the quasi-continuous chances, when the temporary stop is executed a plurality of times, a plurality of types of chances may be selected and determined in S689 so that the chances displayed at each temporary stop are different. .

  In S691, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern designated by the production control command is accompanied by a production such as pseudo-continuous gaze X or pseudo-continuous gaze Y (S691). If it is accompanied by such an effect, the process proceeds to S696. On the other hand, if the variation pattern does not involve a stuttering effect, a random value for determining the pseudo-continuous effect is extracted, and based on the extracted value, a pseudo-continuous effect is determined using a pre-prepared pseudo-continuous effect setting table. The presence / absence of an effect is determined (S692), and the process proceeds to S696.

  FIG. 24A is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a pseudo continuous determination effect setting table used when determining whether or not to execute a pseudo continuous determination effect in S692. In the quasi-continuous effect setting table, random values (numeric values 1 to 100) for determining the quasi-continuous effect are determined respectively for the presence of the quasi-continuous effect and the absence of the quasi-continuous effect. Range) values are allocated. Corresponding to the number of times of determining the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous production (maximum 4 from the first fluctuation to 3 pseudo-series), a plurality of types (for example, four types) of random numbers for determining the pseudo-continuous production are prepared, Based on the extracted value, it is sufficient to determine whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous effect in each variation display.

  When the variation display based on the variation pattern with the pseudo-continuous is executed, the pseudo-continuous chance is stopped and displayed immediately after the initial variation immediately after the variation display is started and immediately before the final variation in which the display result is stopped. Whether or not to execute a pseudo continuous determination effect in each variable period is determined using the pseudo continuous determination effect setting table until the pseudo continuous change. In the quasi-continuous effect setting table, data is set so that the ratio of selecting the quasi-continuous effect is higher when the number of re-variations in the quasi-continuous is smaller than when the number of re-variations is large. . When the pseudo-continuous determination effect is executed, after the basic effect is executed as the specific effect, the pseudo-continuous chance is stopped and displayed, and it is definitely notified that re-variation in the pseudo-continuous is executed. Therefore, for example, when the number of re-variations is small, as in the case of the first variation or one pseudo-ream, the ratio of the pseudo-ream-confirmed effect is high. Can be improved.

  When it is a big hit, the rate of increase in the number of re-variations when it becomes a quasi-continuous is higher than when it is lost. On the other hand, if the re-variation when it becomes a quasi-continuous is repeatedly executed, the rate at which the quasi-continuous finalization effect is executed decreases. Therefore, when the quasi-continuous re-variation is repeated and the expectation of becoming a big hit is increased, the quasi-continuous finalization effect is gradually made difficult to be executed, so that the player can determine whether or not the re-variation is further executed. Increase interest and improve the fun of the game.

  When it is confirmed in S688 that the presence of the operation effect is determined, a random value for determining the operation effect timing is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the operation effect timing setting table prepared in advance is used. Execution timing (execution start timing) is determined (S693), and the process proceeds to S694.

  FIG. 24B is a diagram showing the operation effect timing setting table used when determining the execution timing of the operation effect in S693 in the form of a table. In the operation effect timing setting table, data is set so that the ratio at which the operation effect execution timing is determined differs depending on whether the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gasses X and pseudo continuous gasses Y or the super reach variation pattern. Is set. More specifically, in the case of a non-reach fluctuation pattern that does not reach the reach state, such as the pseudo continuous gasset X and the pseudo continuous gasset Y, the sticking is performed at the timing during all the design changes after the production design starts to change. The execution timing of the operation effect is determined so that an image (stick controller image) indicating the controller 122 is stopped and displayed instead of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. That is, the timing before the reach state is always reached is determined as the execution timing of the operation effect.

  On the other hand, if it is a reach variation pattern that reaches a reach state, such as a super reach variation pattern, select either a timing during the variation of all symbols or a timing after the reach is established at a predetermined ratio to produce an operation effect. The execution timing is determined. As described above, when the variation pattern is in the reach state, the execution timing of the operation effect is set to the timing during all symbols variation before the reach state and the timing after the reach establishment in the reach state. Decide on one.

  In S694, data for executing a variable display effect by an operation effect is set. Next, the production control CPU 101 sets either the operation chance or the standard chance (S695), and proceeds to S696. For example, a random number value for chance eye determination is extracted, and based on the extracted value, it is determined whether the operation chance chance or the standard chance eye is used by using a chance eye determination table prepared in advance. In the chance eye determination table, for example, depending on whether the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo continuous gasses X and the pseudo continuous gasses Y or the fluctuation pattern of the super reach, the data is selected so that the ratio of selecting the chance eyes at the time of operation is different. It only has to be set. More specifically, the rate of selection of the chance chance at the time of operation is higher in the variation pattern of the pseudo reaming gas X and the pseudo reaming gasase Y than the variation pattern of the super reach. It suffices if the data is set to be low. Further, in the case of the super reach variation pattern, the chance chance at the time of operation may be always selected. In S694, the chance chance at the time of operation may always be selected.

  When the chance chance at the time of operation is selected, SR4 for determining the chance chance at the time of operation is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the chance at the time of operation to be displayed as a pseudo-continuous chance eye using the chance chance determination table at the time of operation. Decide on your eyes.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing, in a tabular format, an operation chance eye determination table used to determine an operation chance eye to be displayed as a pseudo continuous chance eye. In the chance-of-operation determination table, the first chance (“1, NEXT, 2”) and the second chance ((1, NEXT, 2 ”) and the second chance ( “6, NEXT, 7”) are assigned the value of SR4 (numerical range of 1 to 50) for determining the chance chance at the time of operation. For SR4, the allocated number is shown in each table in order to clarify the explanation.

  In the chance-of-operation determination table, the rate at which the first chance is selected increases as the variation pattern has a smaller number of re-variations, and the rate at which the second chance is selected as the variation pattern has a large number of re-variations. The data is set to be high. As described above, the larger the number of re-variations, the higher the ratio of winning a big hit. With this setting, when the second chance is selected and temporarily stopped, the first chance is selected and temporarily stopped. Since the rate at which the number of re-variations increases compared to the time is high, it is possible to produce an effect that improves the player's expectation for the big hit based on the type of chance that is temporarily stopped.

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the first chance can be selected even in the case of a variation pattern of four pseudo-continuations, but only the second chance is selected in the case of a variation pattern of four pseudo-continuations. You may make it do. Further, although an example is shown in which the second chance can be selected even in the case of the fluctuation pattern of one pseudo-continuous, only the first chance may be selected in the case of the fluctuation pattern of one pseudo-continuous. .

  When it is confirmed that the presence of the operation effect is determined in S688, the process of S692 is not executed, and therefore, it is not determined that the pseudo continuous determination effect is present. That is, when an operation effect based on detection of an operation on the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 is executed as the specific effect, the pseudo-continuous effect is limited so as not to be executed. As described above, when the operation effect is executed, the execution of the pseudo-continuous determination effect is prohibited, and the player recognizes in advance that the re-variation is executed regardless of whether the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 is operated. To prevent it. Thereby, the player's willingness to operate the operation means such as the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 in the operation effect can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Even when the operation effect is executed, the pseudo-continuous determination effect may be executed at a predetermined rate. However, when the operation effect is executed, when the data in the pseudo-continuous effect setting table is set so that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed at a sufficiently lower rate than when the basic effect is executed. Good. As described above, when the operation effect is executed, a restriction may be provided so that the pseudo-continuous effect is executed at a lower rate than when the basic effect is executed. Alternatively, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed when the operation effect is executed, the pseudo-continuous effect is made so that the player is difficult to recognize compared to when the basic effect is executed. There may be restrictions on execution. For example, semi-transparent display with increased transparency or reduced display with reduced display size may be performed in an effect image such as a character image displayed in a pseudo-continuous effect.

  As described above, in order to limit the execution of the pseudo-continuous determination effect, in addition to prohibiting the execution of the pseudo-continuous determination effect, the execution rate is reduced, and the player is difficult or impossible to recognize. Execution in a production mode is included.

  In S696, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern is different from the super reach D1 and D2 which are the fluctuation patterns of the pseudo-continuous four times (S696). When the variation pattern is other than the super reach D1, D2, the random value for determining the pre-reach operation effect is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the pre-reach operation effect setting table prepared in advance is used. The presence / absence of an operation effect is determined (S697), and the pseudo-continuous notification effect setting process ends.

  FIG. 24C is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a pre-reach operation effect setting table used when determining whether or not to execute a pre-reach operation effect in S697. In the pre-reach operation effect setting table, a random value for pre-reach operation effect determination (a numerical range of 1 to 100) is assigned to each of the pre-reach operation effect present and the non-reach operation effect present.

  As in the case of the variation pattern of Super Reach D1 and D2, when the variation pattern is a quasi-continuous four-time variation pattern, when the number of re-variation reaches “4” even before reaching the reach state, the player clearly identifies the final variation. Can be recognized. On the other hand, in the variation patterns other than the super reach D1 and D2, for example, even if all the symbols are varied in the final variation, there is a possibility that the quasi-continuous chance will be stopped and re-variation may be executed in the pseudo-continuous. , Can make the player expect. At this time, if the pre-reach operation effect is executed in the same effect mode as the operation effect and the effect symbol is in the reach state after notifying that the pseudo-continuous chance eyes are not stopped and displayed, the re-variation is not executed. It is possible to prevent the discouragement of the player due to and improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 26 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. When the quasi-continuous determination effect is executed, after the effect symbol as shown in FIG. 26 (a) starts to fluctuate, for example, a message “continue!” Is notified during all symbol changes as shown in FIG. 26 (b). The character image to be displayed is displayed. Thereafter, the left symbol stops at a symbol (for example, “6”) that forms a pseudo consecutive chance as shown in FIG. 26C, and the right symbol is a pseudo consecutive chance as shown in FIGS. Is stopped at a symbol (for example, “7”). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26 (g), the middle symbol is stopped and displayed at a symbol (for example, “NEXT”) that forms a pseudo-continuous chance, so that the combination of symbols forming the pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped. The

  FIG. 27 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 when the post-reach operation effect is executed. When the post-reach operation effect is executed, the effect symbol starts to fluctuate as shown in FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b), and then the right symbol is stopped as shown in FIG. 27 (c). As shown in 27 (d), when the left symbol is stopped at the same symbol as the right symbol, reach is reached and a reach state is entered. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27E, an image showing the push button 120 is stopped and displayed instead of the middle symbol, and an image requesting the operation of the push button 120 is displayed by displaying the characters “PUSH!”. Skill production is performed. Then, over a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds or 10 seconds) in which the operation effect as shown in FIG. 8J is executed, an operation effective period in which the push button 120 is determined to be effective is entered, and the operation is accepted. When the push button 120 is operated during the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. 27 (f), the left, middle, and right symbols are stopped and displayed with the symbols that form the pseudo consecutive chances. The combination of symbols that form is temporarily stopped.

  FIG. 28 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 when the pre-reach operation effect is executed. When the pre-reach operation effect is executed, after the effect symbol starts to fluctuate as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the image showing the stick controller 122 as shown in FIG. Instead of the middle and right symbols, a stop effect is displayed, and a roaring effect is displayed in which the characters “Close!” Are displayed. When the stick controller 122 is operated during the operation effective period during the execution of the operation effect, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped at the same symbol as shown in FIG. And reach a state.

  FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 are diagrams showing determination contents and usage tables when determining the notice effect in S507A of FIG. FIG. 29 shows the determination content and usage table of the notice effect corresponding to the case where there is no quasi-continuation in which the quasi-continuation is not executed or the case where the final change occurs after the quasi-continuation is executed. FIG. 30 (a) shows the determination content and usage table of the notice effect corresponding to the case where the first fluctuation when the pseudo-ream is executed or one time of the pseudo-ream is executed. FIG. 30 (b) shows the determination contents and usage table of the notice effect corresponding to the case where the pseudo-continuous operation is executed twice or the pseudo-continuous operation is executed three times.

  In the setting shown in FIG. 29, the announcement effect is determined according to the non-reach deviation variation pattern, the normal reach deviation variation pattern, the super reach deviation variation pattern, the bonus pattern without relief effect, and the bonus pattern with relief effect. Contents and usage table are specified. In the settings shown in FIG. 30 (a) and FIG. 30 (b), the determination content of the notice effect and the use table are specified according to whether the basic effect is executed as the specific effect or the operation effect is executed. .

  In this embodiment, the first step-up notice, the second step-up notice, the cut-in notice, and the movable member notice are given as notice effects for notifying the possibility that the final display result of the variable display will be a “big hit”. A part or all of can be selected and executed. Among these, the cut-in notice and the movable member notice are executed in a period in which the reach effect of super reach is executed after the reach establishment in which the effect symbol is in the reach state. For this reason, when a non-reach shift variation pattern or a normal reach shift variation pattern is designated, a cut-in advance notice or a movable member advance notice is not executed.

  Next, the contents of each notice effect in the first step-up notice and the contents of each notice effect in the second step-up notice will be described. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of each notice effect in the first step-up notice and the contents of each notice effect in the second step-up notice.

  In the first step-up notice, the five notice effects A, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, the notice effect D, and the notice effect shown in FIGS. 31 (a1), (b1), (c1), (d1), and (e1). Part or all of E is executed. As the notice effect A, an effect in which a human character A appears from the right side of the screen in the area below the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen is performed. As the notice effect B, an effect in which a human character B appears from the right side of the screen in the area below the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen is performed. As the notice effect C, an effect in which a human character C appears from the right side of the screen in the area below the display screen of the effect display device 9 and leaves to the left side of the screen is performed. As a notice effect D, characters A, B, and C simultaneously appear from the left side of the screen in the area below the display screen of the effect display device 9 and stop at the center of the screen. As the notice effect E, an effect in which a large human character D appears from the right side of the screen where the characters A, B, and C are gathered in a region below the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed.

  In the second step-up notice, some or all of the four notice effects W, the notice effect X, the notice effect Y1, and the notice effect Z1 shown in FIGS. 31 (a2), (b2), (c2), and (d2) are executed. Is done. As the notice effect W, an effect in which a beetle character flies from the right side of the screen in an area above the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. As the notice effect X, an effect in which the beetle character stops on the tree in the area above the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. As the notice effect Y1, an effect in which the wind blows in the area above the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the tree is shaken is performed. As the notice effect Z1, an effect in which seagulls fly in an area above the display screen of the effect display device 9 is performed.

  These step-up notice effects such as the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are notice effects that change the aspect of the effect in stages from one stage to a plurality of stages according to a predetermined order. In this embodiment, when the specific display result (big hit) is used, the ratio of executing the notice effect that changes the aspect of the effect in stages up to many stages in the step-up notice effect is higher than when the specific display result is not used. .

  Note that the step-up notice effect may be such that the shape and color of one character changes, and the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as seen from the player changes step by step. If it can be recognized as “step-up notice”, it can be said. For example, the number of characters increases stepwise, the number of characters that move stepwise, the number of times the character moves, the frequency, etc. increase stepwise, and the size of the character increases stepwise. May be. The same applies when the character is replaced with a movable member. In other words, when a plurality of movable members are provided, the number of movable members that move stepwise may be increased, or the number of times and the frequency of movement of the movable member may increase stepwise.

  In the processing of S507A shown in FIG. 21, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command is confirmed, and the determination content of the notice effect and the usage table are specified. If it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach deviation variation pattern has been received, the second step-up notice content (existence, The production mode) is determined. Also, the content (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice is determined using the first reach setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG.

  In the first notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. 32, the notice effect “none”, the effect form (only the development pattern of “A”) executed only for the notice effect A, and the notice effect A are executed. An effect mode (the development pattern of “A → B”) in which the notice effect B is executed after that, and an effect mode in which the notice effect B is executed after the notice effect A is executed, and then the notice effect C is executed ( “A → B → C” development pattern) and after the notice effect A is executed, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, and the notice effect D are executed in order (“A → B → C → D”). Development pattern), and after the notice effect A is executed, the notice pattern B, the notice effect C, the notice effect D, and the notice effect E are executed in order (an extension pattern “A → B → C → D → E”). ) And are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. The numbers shown in “Allocation” indicate the number of determination values assigned to each effect mode. The same applies to other tables. In the example shown in FIG. 32, in the case of non-reach, determination values are assigned only to the advancement patterns “None”, “A”, and “A → B”.

  In the first non-reach shift notice setting table (for common effects) shown in the upper left of FIG. 32, “A → B → C”, “A → B → C → D”, “A → B → C → No determination value is assigned to “D → E” (the number of determination values is 0). This is because when a reach does not occur, a notice effect more than the notice effect C does not appear, that is, when an effect more than the notice effect C appears, the occurrence of reach is determined.

  In the second notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. 33, the notice effect “None”, the effect form (only the development pattern of “W”) executed only for the notice effect W, and the notice effect W are executed. After the notice effect X is executed (the development pattern of “W → X”), the notice effect X is executed after the notice effect W is executed, and then the notice effect Y1 is executed ( The development pattern of “W → X → Y1”) and the presentation pattern in which the notice effect X is executed after the notice effect W is executed, and then the notice effect Y2 is executed (the development pattern of “W → X → Y2”). ), After the notice effect W is executed, the notice effect X is executed, and then the notice effect Y3 is executed (the development pattern of “W → X → Y3”), and the notice effect W is executed. Notice effect X, notice effect Y1, notice An effect mode in which Z1 is executed in order (the development pattern of “W → X → Y1 → Z1”), and an effect mode in which the notice effect X, the notice effect Y2, and the notice effect Z2 are executed in order after the notice effect W is executed. (Development pattern of “W → X → Y2 → Z2”) and an effect mode in which the notice effect X, the notice effect Y1, and the notice effect Z2 are executed in order after the notice effect W is executed (“W → X → Y1 → Z2 "development pattern), and after the notice effect W is executed, the notice effect X, the notice effect Y3, and the notice effect Z3 are executed in order (the development pattern" W → X → Y3 → Z3 "), After the notice effect W is executed, the notice effect X, the notice effect Y1, and the notice effect Z3 are executed in order (the development pattern of “W → X → Y1 → Z3”), and after the notice effect W is executed. Notice effect X, notice effect Y2, notice effect Z3 And director embodiment, which is performed in the order (the development pattern of "W → X → Y2 → Z3"), has been set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example shown in FIG. 33, when non-reach is lost, determination values are assigned only to the advancement patterns “None”, “W”, and “W → X”.

  In S507A, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the second step-up notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the second notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the second step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “W”, “W → X”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  In step S507A, the effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the first step-up notice, and compares the extracted random value with a determination value set in the first notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice and the effect form are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “A”, “A → B”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. .

  If it is determined in S507A of FIG. 21 that a command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach deviation has been received, the second step-up advance notice is made using the second reach setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. The contents (presence / absence, production mode) are determined. In addition, the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice are determined using the first notice setting table for deviation from the normal reach shown in the upper right of FIG.

  In the first advance notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. 32, the production mode having the same contents as the first advance notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left is set, and a predetermined number of determinations are made for each production mode. Each value is allocated. In the example shown in FIG. 32, when the normal reach is off, only the notice effect “None”, the development pattern “A”, the development pattern “A → B”, and the development pattern “A → B → C” are included. Judgment value is assigned.

  Note that in the first notice setting table for normal reach deviation (for common effects) shown in the upper right of FIG. 32, the determination values are “A → B → C → D” and “A → B → C → D → E”. Is not allocated (the number of judgment values is 0). This is for the purpose of determining the occurrence of super reach when an effect greater than the notice effect D appears.

  In the second advance notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. 33, the production mode having the same contents as the second advance notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left is set, and a predetermined number of determinations are made for each production mode. Each value is allocated. In the example shown in FIG. 33, when the normal reach is lost, the notice effect “none”, the development pattern of “W”, the development pattern of “W → X”, the development pattern of “W → X → Y1”, “W The determination value is assigned only to the development pattern of “→ X → Y2” and the development pattern of “W → X → Y3”.

  If it is determined in S507A of FIG. 21 that the command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach deviation has been received, the second step up is performed using the second notice setting table for super reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. The content of the notice (presence / absence, production mode) is determined. Also, the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice are determined by using the first notice setting table for super reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. Furthermore, the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the cut-in notice and the movable member notice are determined using a cut-in notice setting table and a movable member notice setting table for detachment prepared in advance.

  In the first advance notice setting table for super-reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. 32, the production mode has the same contents as the first advance notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left and the first advance notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right. Is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example shown in FIG. 32, when the super reach is lost, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns.

  In the second advance notice setting table for super-reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. 33, the production mode has the same contents as the second advance notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left and the second advance notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right. Is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example shown in FIG. 33, when super reach is lost, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns.

  If it is determined in S507A in FIG. 21 that a command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the big hit without relief effect has been received, the second step up is performed using the second big hit setting table for big hit shown in the lower right of FIG. The content of the notice (presence / absence, production mode) is determined. Also, the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice are determined using the first jackpot setting table for jackpot shown in the lower right of FIG. Furthermore, the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the cut-in notice and the movable member notice are determined using a jackpot cut-in notice setting table and a movable member notice setting table prepared in advance.

  In the first notice setting table for big hits shown in the lower right of FIG. 32, the production mode has the same contents as the first notice setting table for non-reach deviation, normal reach deviation and super reach deviation shown in the upper left, upper right and lower left. It is set, and a predetermined number of judgment values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example shown in FIG. 32, in the case of a big hit, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns.

  In the second jackpot setting table for big hits shown in the lower left of FIG. 33, there is an effect mode having the same contents as the second notice setting table for non-reach deviation, normal reach deviation and super reach deviation shown in the upper left, lower right and lower left. It is set, and a predetermined number of judgment values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example shown in FIG. 33, in the case of a big hit, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns.

  If it is determined in S507A in FIG. 21 that a command corresponding to a variation pattern with a bonus effect is received, the second jackpot setting table for jackpots shown in the lower right of FIG. 33 and the lower right of FIG. The contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the second step-up notice and the first step-up notice are determined using the one notice setting table. Further, similarly to the case without the relief effect, the contents (presence / absence, effect mode) of the cut-in notice are determined using the cut-in notice setting table for jackpot. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit with a relief effect, unlike the case of a big hit without a relief effect, the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the movable member notice are determined using the movable member notice setting table for detachment.

  If it is determined that a command corresponding to a pseudo-continuous variation pattern has been received, whether the specific effect determined in the pseudo-continuous notification effect setting process (S507 in FIG. 21 and FIG. 23) is a basic effect or an operation effect. Depending on whether or not, the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the notice effect to be executed during the change display from the initial change to the pseudo continuous change executed one time before the final change are determined. The effect control CPU 101 extracts a random number value for determining the first step-up notice and a random number value for determining the second step-up notice corresponding to the initial fluctuation and each pseudo-variable fluctuation, The judgment values set in the first notice setting table and the second notice setting table are compared. Then, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice and the production mode are determined based on the notice effect assigned to the determination value that matches the random value.

  In this embodiment, when the specific effect is a basic effect corresponding to the first fluctuation or one pseudo-continuous change (the first pseudo-continuous change), the first notice setting table or the second notice for losing the normal reach is used. Using the setting table, the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are determined. On the other hand, if the specific effect is an operation effect corresponding to the first fluctuation or one pseudo-continuous change (first pseudo-continuous change), the first notice setting table and the second notice setting table for non-reach deviation are displayed. The contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are determined.

  Further, when the specific effect is a basic effect corresponding to two pseudo-continuations (second pseudo-variation) or three pseudo-continuations (third pseudo-variation), the first super-reach shift is performed. The contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are determined using the notice setting table and the second notice setting table. On the other hand, if the specific effect is an operation effect corresponding to two pseudo-continuations (second pseudo-variation) or three pseudo-continuations (third pseudo-variation), the first non-reach shift is performed. The contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are determined using the notice setting table and the second notice setting table.

  As described above, when the operation effect is executed as the specific effect corresponding to the variation pattern of the pseudo-continuous, the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are not executed, compared to when the basic effect is executed. The ratio of the production determined as “None” is high, and it can be a big hit like “A → B → C”, “A → B → C → D”, “A → B → C → D → E” A first notice setting table for non-reach out of which a judgment value is not assigned to a notice effect that predicts that the performance (expected degree of jackpot) is high, a development pattern of the notice effects “none” and “W”, and The contents of the first step-up advance notice and the second step-up advance notice are determined using the second reach-out notice setting table for non-reach out of which the determination value is assigned only to the development pattern “W → X”. Therefore, in the initial fluctuation or pseudo-continuous fluctuation in which the operation effect is executed, there is a restriction on the execution of the notice effect so that it is difficult to determine or is not determined as the notice effect that predicts that the big hit expectation is high.

  When it is a big hit, the rate of increase in the number of re-variations when it becomes a quasi-continuous is higher than when it is lost. On the other hand, if the notice effect that predicts that the big hit expectation is high when the operation effect is executed, a re-variation may be executed regardless of whether or not the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 is operated. May be recognized in advance by the player, and the willingness to operate may be reduced. Therefore, when the operation effect is executed, the notice effect that notifies that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high is difficult to execute or is restricted from being executed. Thereby, the player's willingness to operate the operation means such as the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 in the operation effect can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 34A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the effect control pattern determined in S508 of FIG. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 34A, the effect control pattern is derived from process data including, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) in the RAM 103. The determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 31, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 101. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the effect display device 9, such as data indicating the change mode of each effect symbol during the display of the effect symbol. In other words, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the effect display device 9. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 27, such as data indicating an output mode such as a sound effect that is linked to the variable display operation of the effect symbol during the effect symbol variation display. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 27. The lamp control data includes data indicating lighting operation modes in light emitters such as various LEDs. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation valid period for effectively detecting an instruction operation (tilting operation) on the operation rod of the stick controller 122 and an instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the trigger button 121, or an instruction operation on the push button 120. Data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action, such as an operation effective period in which (push-down operation) is effectively detected, and data specifying the control content of the effect operation when each operation is detected effectively It is included.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, there may be process data configured to include all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, or process data configured to include a part of these. Furthermore, other various control data such as, for example, production model control data indicating an operation mode in the movable member included in the production model may be included.

  FIG. 34B shows various rendering operations that are executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 101 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the effect design process is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the effect display device 9. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 27 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as various LEDs in a mode specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect upon receiving an operation on the trigger button 121, the operation stick or the push button 120 of the stick controller 122 in the designated operation valid period. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect control CPU 101 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of the effect symbol. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 102 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103, or the pattern constituting the corresponding effect control pattern The storage address of the data in the ROM 102 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 102 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 101 emits light from the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, various LEDs, etc.) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. Control the body). In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU 101 to the VDP 109, the audio output board 70, and the like. In the VDP 109 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 101, the image data indicated by the command is read from the CGROM and temporarily stored in the VRAM. Further, in the audio output board 70 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 101, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  FIG. 35 is a slow chart showing an effect symbol changing process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  In the effect symbol variation processing, 1 is subtracted from the value of the effect control process timer (S841), and 1 is subtracted from the value of the variation time timer (S842). Then, according to the contents of the process data (display control data etc.) included in the effect control pattern, it is confirmed whether or not it is the display timing of the floral motif mode (S843). If it is determined that it is the display timing of the floral motif pattern, the floral motif pattern is displayed according to the contents of the process data (S844).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is a meter display period for performing a predetermined meter display according to the contents of the process data (S845). If it is determined that it is the meter display period, meter display control processing for performing meter display is executed according to the contents of the process data (S846). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the pseudo-continuous effect period according to the contents of the process data (S847). If it is determined that it is the pseudo-continuous production effect period, control for executing the pseudo-continuous production effect is performed according to the contents of the process data (S848).

  Thereafter, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is another notice period according to the contents of the process data (S849). When it is determined that it is the advance notice period, control for executing the advance notice effect is performed according to the contents of the process data (S850). Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the reach effect period according to the contents of the process data (S851). If it is determined that it is the reach production period, control for executing the reach production is performed according to the contents of the process data (S852). Then, an operation effect process for executing the operation effect is executed (S853).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is the relief effect period according to the contents of the process data (S854). If it is determined that it is the relief effect period, control for executing the relief effect is performed according to the contents of the process data (S855). In addition, control for executing various changing effects is performed according to the contents of the process data (S856).

  Then, it is confirmed whether or not the variable time timer has timed out (S857). If it is determined that the variable time timer has not timed out, it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command has been received from the main board 31 (S858). When it is determined that the symbol confirmation designation command has not been received, the effect symbol variation processing is terminated. When it is determined that the variation time timer has timed out, or when it is determined that the symbol determination designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803). Then, the effect symbol variation processing ends.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the operation effect process (S853). In the operation effect process, first, it is confirmed whether or not there is an operation effect execution setting (S901). If it is determined that there is no execution setting for the operation effect, the process proceeds to S908. If it is determined that there is an execution setting for the operation effect, whether or not it is the operation effective period for the operation effect is confirmed according to the contents of the process data (S902). If it is determined that it is not the operation effective period for the operation effect, the process proceeds to S908. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the operation effective period for the operation effect, it is confirmed whether or not an operation on the stick controller 122 has been detected (S903). Note that, for example, when a post-reach operation effect that is an operation effect after the establishment of reach as shown in FIG. 8J or FIG. 27 is executed, it is confirmed whether or not an operation on the push button 120 has been detected. That's fine.

  When an operation is performed on the stick controller 122 in S903, an operation chance is displayed according to the contents of the process data (S904). The operation chance displayed at this time may be determined at S695 in FIG. On the other hand, when there is no operation on the stick controller 122, it is confirmed whether it is the end timing of the operation effect according to the contents of the process data (S905). If it is determined that it is not the end timing of the operation effect, the operation effect process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the end timing of the operation effect, the standard chance item is displayed according to the contents of the process data (S906). In the case of the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gasset X or the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gasset Y, the pseudo operation is performed in response to the detection of the operation on the stick controller 122 or the end timing of the operation effect. What is necessary is just to stop-display the display result that is a combination of the symbols that are different from the consecutive chances. Thereafter, after setting for ending the operation valid period (S907), the operation effect process ends.

  In S908, it is confirmed whether or not there is an execution setting for the pre-reach operation effect (S908). When it is determined that there is no execution setting for the pre-reach operation effect, the operation effect process ends. If it is determined that there is an execution setting for the pre-reach operation effect, whether or not it is the operation valid period for the pre-reach operation effect is confirmed according to the contents of the process data (S909). When it is determined that it is not the operation effective period for the pre-reach operation effect, the operation effect process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the operation valid period for the pre-reach operation effect, it is confirmed whether or not an operation for the stick controller 122 has been detected (S910).

  When there is no operation on the stick controller 122 in S910, it is confirmed whether it is the end timing of the pre-reach operation effect according to the contents of the process data (S911). When it is determined that it is not the end timing of the pre-reach operation effect, the operation effect process ends. When an operation is performed on the stick controller 122 in S910, or when it is the end timing of the pre-reach operation effect in S911, a reach symbol that changes the variation state of the effect symbol to the reach state is displayed according to the contents of the process data (S912). ). Thereafter, after setting for ending the operation valid period (S913), the operation effect process ends.

  In this way, when the operation is performed during the operation effective period, the player can promote the operation by performing an effect that is more interesting for the player than when the operation is not performed. It is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the game.

  If no operation is performed, an effect of displaying the standard chance (“3, NEXT, 4”) is displayed in S906, and if an operation is performed, an effect of displaying the operation chance is displayed in S904. Therefore, when the operation effect is executed, the effect when the pseudo consecutive chance eyes are derived and displayed depends on whether or not the operation by the stick controller 122 is performed. Thus, since the production changes based on whether or not the stick controller 122 is operated, the production can be diversified.

  In the present embodiment, super-reach A1, B1, C1, D1, A2, and the like are generated as an effect of generating a specific event such as derivation and display of pseudo-continuous chances after executing a specific effect (buzzing effect). Although super reach like B2, C2, D2 was shown as an example, the change pattern which performs reach effects other than super reach may be sufficient, and effects other than reach effect may be sufficient. In addition, as a specific event in this case, an effect of deriving and displaying pseudo-continuous chances has been shown. However, if the expectation of a big hit is high, for example, a big hit notice (for example, a notice such as a step-up notice) Other effects such as a notice effect for displaying the message may be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after executing the specific effect (buzzing effect), the change pattern of a short change time is used as the change pattern for executing the effect of generating a specific event such as derivation display of the pseudo consecutive chance line. The game control microcomputer 560 determines which of the fluctuation patterns has a long fluctuation time, and when such a fluctuation pattern is selected, determines whether or not to execute an operation effect as a specific effect. In the example shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when such a variation pattern is selected, the game control microcomputer 560 may determine whether or not to execute the operation effect as the specific effect.

  On the game control microcomputer 560 side, a decision is made as to whether to use a short fluctuation time fluctuation pattern or a long fluctuation time fluctuation pattern. After performing the effect), it is determined whether or not to execute an effect that generates a specific event, such as deriving and displaying the pseudo-chance chance, and when such an effect is executed, the operation effect is used as the specific effect. It may be determined whether or not to execute.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. As a specific example, in the above-described embodiment, in addition to the case where the operation effect is executed during all symbol fluctuations before the pseudo consecutive chance is stopped and displayed, the case where the operation effect after reach is executed after the reach is established. In addition, the description has been given on the assumption that the pre-reach operation effect that is in the reach state after the operation effect is executed may be executed. On the other hand, it may be possible to execute only the operation effect during the change of all symbols, or it is possible to execute either the post-reach operation effect or the pre-reach operation effect in addition to the operation effect during the change of all symbols. It may be a thing.

  The configuration for detecting the instruction input by the player is not limited to the one using the push button 120 or the stick controller 122, and for example, only the operation button may be used. The operation button is provided with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player. The operation buttons may be provided not only with a push button switch that can be pressed by the player but also with a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

  Or you may use what can perform contact operation and a press operation like a touch panel. Further, for example, a sensor that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by a player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. The result of photographing a player's hand using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video motion capture) to detect an instruction input by the player. That is, the configuration for detecting an instruction input by the player may be any configuration that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  The quasi-continuous determination effect is not limited to that executed by displaying an effect image such as a predetermined character image on the effect display device 9, but is executed by outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speaker 27, It may be executed by turning on a light emitter such as a predetermined LED, or may be executed by operating a predetermined movable member. Even in these cases, before the operation effect is executed, the execution of the effect operation that becomes the pseudo-continuous effect is prohibited, or the execution rate is reduced, or the player is difficult or impossible to recognize. It is only necessary to limit the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect by executing it in the effect mode.

  The notice effect for notifying the possibility that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol) is not limited to the step-up notice, the cut-in notice, the movable member notice, etc., for example, a predetermined character on the effect display device 9 Any notice effect such as a character notice for displaying an image that is executed using the effect device may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted, but the circuit for controlling the effect device is a single substrate. May be installed. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits another command (for example, the audio shown in FIG. 3). A production control command is given to a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc., or a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). It is also possible to transmit it to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, the various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output may be performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  The present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of winning balls, but includes an enclosure that encloses gaming balls and gives points in response to detection of winning balls It can also be applied to a type game machine.

  The present invention can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which 15 rounds of normal big hits and 15 rounds of probable big hits are provided as the types of big hits. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where a winning ball is difficult to obtain. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when it is determined that the operation effect is present in S688 shown in FIG. 23, the process of S692 is restricted from being executed. As described above, as the specific effect associated with the pseudo-ream, before the operation effect based on the detection of the operation with respect to the operation means such as the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is performed, the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect is limited. Provide. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the willingness to operate by increasing the player's interest in whether or not the re-variation in the pseudo-run is executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  When the operation effect is executed by setting the first to fourth operation effect determination tables as shown in FIGS. 22A to 22D, the operation effect is not executed and the basic effect is executed. Thus, the rate at which the re-variation is executed by temporarily stopping the pseudo-ream chance is increased. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to execution of an operation effect can be raised, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  When the operation effect is executed by the setting for determining the notice effect as shown in FIGS. 30, 32, and 33, the specific display result (big hit symbol) can be stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display. Restrictions are placed on the execution of a notice effect that gives a notice of high performance. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing in advance whether or not the re-variation is executed after the operation effect is executed, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (K) and FIG. 28, by executing the pre-reach operation effect that becomes the reach state after executing the operation effect, the player is prevented from being discouraged when re-variation is not executed. Can improve the interest of

  As shown in FIG. 8 (J) and FIG. 27, after the reach state is reached, the operation effect is executed, the false consecutive chance is temporarily stopped, and re-variation may be executed. Thereby, the unexpectedness of an operation effect can be raised and the interest of a game can be improved.

  The super-reach time in which the specific effect is executed is shorter than the super-reach A2, B2, C2, and D2 by setting the third and fourth operation effect determination tables as shown in FIGS. When the variation pattern of A1, B1, C1, and D1 is selected, it is determined to execute the operation effect as the specific effect at a higher rate than when the super reach A2, B2, C2, and D2 are selected. The Therefore, when the operation effect is executed, it is possible to shorten the waiting time until the end of the effect time after the operation in the operation effect (end of the variation time). Thereby, it is possible to reduce dissatisfaction with the player's performance caused by the length of the waiting time until the end of the performance time after the operation, while diversifying the performance.

The specific game state (hit game state) is a big prize after a predetermined time (symbol confirmed stop time + jackpot start effect time) has elapsed after a specific symbol combination (both of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device. Although the example in which the mouth is opened and the specific gaming state starts is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the combination of specific symbols (the same symbol of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device, The specific gaming state may be started by passing the ball through a specific area (a specific pass gate sensor or a winning sensor). As a result, the player can control the time of occurrence of the big hit, and even if the possession is lost before the big hit starts, the player can have time to lend the ball and replenish the ball.
Further, a plurality of specific areas may be provided, and the number of big hit rounds may be varied depending on which specific area is passed. Alternatively, a lottery of lottery rounds may be performed by passing through a specific area. Further, in that case, if there are a plurality of specific areas, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be varied depending on which specific area is passed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 8a ... 1st special symbol display 8b ... 2nd special symbol display 9 ... Production display device 27 ... Speaker 28 ... Frame LED
31 ... Main board 35 ... Lamp driver board 56 ... CPU
70 ... Audio output board 77 ... Relay board 100 ... Production control microcomputer 101 ... Production control CPU
109… VDP
120 ... push button 121 ... trigger button 122 ... stick controller 560 ... microcomputer for game control

Claims (1)

A game for controlling a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived by variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving a display result Machine,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived;
After variable display of identification information is started and before the display result is derived, the predetermined display result is temporarily stopped, and then re-variable display that executes variable display for all the identification information again is possible. Display execution means;
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect in a first mode when the re-variable display is performed, and a second mode when the re-variable display is not performed;
Prior notification effect execution means for executing an advance notification effect for notifying that the re-variable display is executed before the specific effect is executed;
Input detection means for detecting an instruction input by a player;
As the specific effect, any one of an input specific effect executed based on detection of an instruction input by the input detection unit and a non-input specific effect executed based on detection of an instruction input by the input detection unit is executed. Specific production determining means for determining whether to do,
The prior notification production execution means includes:
Before the non-input specific effect is executed, the prior notification effect is executed at a predetermined rate,
Before the input specific effect is executed, there is a limit to the execution of the prior notification effect,
A gaming machine characterized by that.