JP2015177868A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance game amusement of a game machine which performs response presentation on the basis of input by a player using input means.SOLUTION: A game machine has: identification information display means which performs variable display of identification information; input means which allows a player to input; and presentation execution means which can execute a predetermined presentation. The game machine executes a specific game on the basis of the fact that the identification information is stop-displayed in a specific mode. The presentation execution means, on the basis of the fact that input is performed using the input means while input instruction presentation to encourage a player to perform input using the input means is executed, performs a predetermined response presentation or changes the mode of the executing input instruction presentation to another mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine (a ball game machine) such as a pachinko gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, feathers, or a right-handed machine, or a combination type gaming machine (arranged ball gaming machine).

  A game machine that performs a symbol change game that displays a symbol in a variable manner and executes a jackpot game when the symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol. Various effects are performed as the game progresses during a symbol variation game or a jackpot game. Is called.

  In such a gaming machine, it is known to perform an effect (hereinafter also referred to as a response effect) in accordance with an input by a player using an input means such as an effect button (hereinafter also referred to as a response effect) ( Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-119156 A

  However, a configuration for performing a response effect based on an input by a player is widely known and installed in many gaming machines, and it is difficult to further improve the gaming interest of the gaming machine.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention has an object to enhance the gaming interest of a gaming machine that performs a response effect based on an input by a player using an input means.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
An identification information display means for performing a variable display of the identification information; an input means capable of being input by a player; and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, wherein the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner. In a gaming machine capable of executing a specific game advantageous to the player based on
The effect execution means performs a predetermined response effect based on an input made using the input means during execution of an input instruction effect that prompts the player to make an input using the input means. In some cases, the mode of the input instruction effect being executed may be changed to another mode.

  According to the present invention, not only the response effect is performed based on the input using the input means during the execution of the input instruction effect, but also the mode of the input instruction effect being executed is changed. It is possible to realize a new production method using input means. Thereby, during the execution of the input instruction effect, it is possible to focus on whether a response effect is performed or a change of the mode of the input instruction effect is performed by performing an input using the input means, and the game entertainment is enhanced. be able to.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The effect execution means changes the mode of the response effect or the input instruction effect based on the timing when the input using the input means is performed during the execution of the input instruction effect.

  Thereby, it is possible to realize the gameability that the result obtained (the execution of the response effect or the change of the mode of the input instruction effect) differs depending on the timing at which the player performs the input using the input means, and the game entertainment is enhanced. be able to.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The production is performed in accordance with the change display of the identification information,
As an aspect of the input instruction effect, the identification information has a plurality of aspects with different degrees of reliability to be stopped and displayed in the specific aspect,
The effect executing means is executing when changing the mode of the input instruction effect being executed to another mode based on the input using the input means during the execution of the input instruction effect. The aspect of the input instruction effect is changed to a mode in which the reliability is different.

  Thereby, when the mode of the input instruction effect is changed based on the input by the input means, it is possible to realize the gameability that the reliability of the input instruction effect is changed. Can be increased. For example, the input instruction effect after the change is more reliable than the input instruction effect before the change, and an effect that the reliability is improved by performing an input using the input means may be performed. it can.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The response effect is provided with a plurality of aspects, and the input instruction effect indicates any aspect of the response effect,
The production execution means
When performing the response effect based on the fact that an input using the input means was performed during the execution of the input instruction effect, the response effect of the aspect indicated by the input instruction effect being performed is performed,
When changing the mode of the input instruction effect being executed to another mode based on the fact that the input using the input unit has been performed during the execution of the input command effect, the input unit is used after the change. It is characterized in that a response effect in the form indicated by the input instruction effect after the change is performed based on the input being performed.

  Thereby, the game property that the aspect of a response effect is changed by changing the aspect of an input instruction | indication effect based on the input using an input means can be provided.

  According to the above configuration of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest of a gaming machine that performs a response effect based on an input by a player using the input means.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen display of the design fluctuation effect based on an operation effect pattern. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows a design fluctuation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows a button operation corresponding | compatible process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen display of the symbol fluctuation effect based on the operation effect pattern of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the button operation corresponding | compatible process of 2nd Example.

(First embodiment)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is triggered by this. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game frame 2 and a game board 20. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. The game frame 2 includes an outer frame 3, a middle frame 4, a front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6, a lower plate portion 7, and the like. The middle frame 4 is not shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 5 is disposed on the front side.

  The outer frame 3 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The outer frame 3 is fixed to an installation site provided in the island facility of the pachinko hall and supports the gaming machine main body. The outer frame 3 includes an outer frame main body 3a configured by a substantially rectangular frame-shaped body, and a front plate portion 3b that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 3a.

  The middle frame 4 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 4 is fitted inside the outer frame 3 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 3. The middle frame 4 is composed of a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 5 are provided on the front side of the frame portion so as to overlap each other. On the lower side of the front frame 5, an upper plate portion 6 and a lower plate portion 7 are integrally provided. The lower plate portion is provided with a launching device 12 (see FIG. 5) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeding device (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launching device 12. . Below the right side of the front frame 5 is provided a locking device 5b for locking the front frame 5 when it is closed.

  The front frame 5 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 4 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 5 is made of plastic, and has an opening 5a for making the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 5a is mounted on the back surface of the front frame 5.

  A frame lamp portion 5c using LEDs or the like is provided around the opening 5a in the front frame 5. The frame lamp portion 5c is turned on / off or blinks according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate 6 is provided below the opening 5 a in the front frame 5. The upper plate 6 is provided with a discharge port 6a for discharging game balls to be paid out as prize balls or rental balls. On the upper surface of the upper plate part 6, an effect button 8 is provided at the center and a CR operation part 9 is provided on the right side. The effect button 8 includes a middle button 8a, a left button 8b provided on the left side of the middle button 8a, and a right button 8c provided on the right side of the middle button 8a.

  The effect button 8 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and moves downward from the reference position when the player performs a pressing operation, and moves upward when the player releases the pressure to the reference position. It consists of a retractable push button that returns. The effect button 8 includes an operation detection switch (not shown) that detects that the player has performed a pressing operation, and the operation detection switch constitutes an input detection unit that detects an input by the player. As the operation detection switch of the effect button 8, a press detection switch that is turned on when the effect button 8 is pressed by a predetermined amount, a touch switch that detects that the effect button 8 is touched, or the like can be used. In this embodiment, as described later, when the effect button 8 is operated during the symbol variation effect, the effect content of the symbol variation effect changes. This point will be described in detail later.

  The CR operation unit 9 is used to operate the prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) provided on the left side of the gaming machine 1, and includes a return button 9a for requesting the return of the prepaid card and the remaining frequency of the prepaid card. Is displayed, and a ball lending button 9c for requesting lending of game balls is provided.

  The lower plate part 7 is provided below the upper plate part 6 in the front frame 5. A discharge port 7 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 7 is provided at substantially the center of the lower plate portion 7. At the right end of the lower plate part 7, a firing handle 10 is provided for the player to operate the firing device 12. The firing handle 10 is provided with a touch switch 10a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 10, a launch stop switch 10b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 11a to 11d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 11 a to 11 d include upper speakers 11 a and 11 b provided on the upper part of the front frame 5 and lower speakers 11 c and 11 d provided on the front plate part 2 b below the front frame 5.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the game area 21, a central device 24, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a starting port 28, a big winning device 33, left winning ports 34 and 35, right winning ports 36 and 37, a first decorative member 50, and a second decorative member. A gaming device such as 60 is arranged. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, a liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area V of the effect display device 25.

  The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of the game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be changed.

  The start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24. The start port 28 is a first start port provided on the upper side, in which two entrance ports formed with a game ball receiving port for receiving a game ball flowing down on the surface of the game board 20 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. 28a and a second start port 28b provided on the lower side.

  The first starting port 28a is configured as a fixed starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, so that the game ball can always enter the game. It has become. On the other hand, the second start port 28b is a so-called tulip type and has a pair of wing pieces on the left and right, and the upper end gap between the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction. With this opening and closing action, the second start port 28b is the size of the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces. It is configured as a variable starter that changes. The second start port 28b is in an open state with a high probability of entering by opening a pair of blade pieces, and in a normal state with a low possibility of entering by closing a pair of blade pieces (incoming balls) Including an impossible closed state). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b, and the second start port 28b is a normal electric accessory. Function as.

  Inside the start port 28, there are a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first start port 28a, and the entrance of the game ball into the second start port 28b. A start opening ball detection switch 28t (see FIG. 5) for detection and a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 5) for operating the pair of blade pieces are provided. When the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass through). Thus, the second start port 28b is in a closed state (first mode) in which the possibility of entering the game ball becomes small (or the ball cannot enter). On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is larger than usual, and the second start port 28b is likely to enter the game ball. Is in an open state (second mode) in which is increased. When a game ball enters one of the start ports 28a and 28b, a special symbol (to be described later) starts to be displayed in a variable manner. And if a special symbol stops and displays with a big hit symbol, it will be in a big hit game permission state.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the grand prize winning device 33 is a belt-like big prize opening (variable ball opening) 33a, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the big winning opening 33a, and for operating the opening / closing plate 33b. The main prize opening solenoid 33c (see FIG. 5) and the big winning opening entrance detection switch 33s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the entry of a game ball are mainly configured.

  A left winning opening 34 and 35 and a right winning opening 36 and 37 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the big winning device 33. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs. By combining these LEDs, a normal symbol display unit 51, a general symbol hold display unit 52, a first special symbol hold display unit 53, and a second special symbol are provided. A hold display unit 54 is configured. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a first special symbol display device 61 and a second special symbol display device 62 are configured by a combination of these LEDs.

  The normal symbol display device 51 is composed of one LED, and the normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display device 51, normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display device 51, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be displayed in a fluctuating manner. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a preset hit display mode, the second start port 28b is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. A plurality of opening patterns of the second start port 28b are set. When the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b is not in operation (normal time), a first opening pattern (short-time opening pattern) in which a first opening time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set. ) Is set, and when the open time extension function is activated, a second open pattern (long open pattern) in which a second open time (for example, 4 seconds) longer than the first open time is set is set. The open time extension function will be described later.

In this embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure determination value is prepared, and this normal symbol success / failure determination value is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27, and whether or not to activate the second start port 28b. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether to be in an open state). A “hit value” is set in advance for the normal symbol success / failure determination value, and a hit is determined when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value matches the winning value. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be winning, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 51 is determined as the display mode of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value does not match the winning value), the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display device 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. The Note that the normal symbol success / failure determination value can be generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a random number counter by software.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the normal symbol hold number, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. With the holding of the normal symbol, the normal symbol appropriateness determination value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is determined, the determination of the stop symbol of the normal symbol, the setting of the variation pattern of the normal symbol, the storage and storage of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. In this embodiment, two special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol, are provided, and accordingly, a first special symbol display device 61 for displaying the first special symbol and a second special symbol are displayed. A second special symbol display device 62 is provided. In the following description, when “special symbol” is described, the description refers to both “first special symbol” and “second special symbol” unless otherwise specified. In addition, in the following description, when “special symbol reserve number” is described, unless otherwise specified, the description refers to both “first special symbol reserve number” and “second special symbol reserve number”. To do.

  Each of the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 is composed of seven LEDs, and special LEDs (first special symbol and second special symbol) are respectively displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting each of the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of display modes can be displayed for each special symbol by a combination of turning on and off of each LED. And in the 1st special symbol display device 61 and the 2nd special symbol display device 62, a specific combination is set as a jackpot symbol among the combinations of the special symbols displayed by the combination of lighting and extinguishing of 7 LEDs respectively. In addition, combinations other than the jackpot symbol are set as outliers. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off.

  Based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28a, the first special symbol display device 61 starts to display the variation of the first special symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed. Also, based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, the second special symbol display device 62 starts to display the variation of the second special symbol, and after the predetermined time has passed, the second special symbol is a big hit symbol or missed. The symbol variation game of the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed in any of the symbols is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination value (entrance information) acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28a and the game ball enters the second start port 28b. A second special symbol determination value (entrance information) to be acquired is provided. The first special symbol judgment value includes a first special symbol success / failure judgment value used for the first special symbol success / failure judgment as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game, and a jackpot symbol judgment for determining a stop symbol of the first special symbol. And a first reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform reach production. Similarly, for the second special symbol determination value, a second special symbol success / failure determination value used for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game is determined, and a stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined. A second symbol determination value used for jackpot symbol determination and a second reach determination value used for reach determination for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect are included.

  Based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28a, a first special symbol success / failure determination value, a first symbol determination value, and a first reach determination value are acquired, and each of the acquired determination values is a main control. Is stored as a hold (first special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the unit 200. In addition, based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, and a second reach determination value are acquired, and each of the acquired determination values is It is stored as a hold (second special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. The special symbol judgment value (special symbol success / failure judgment value, symbol judgment value, reach judgment value) is generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a software random number counter. can do.

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The first special symbol hold display unit 53 and the second special symbol hold display unit 54 are each composed of two LEDs, and the number of holds can be set up to 4 each by combining the turn-off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. Can be displayed. That is, the special symbol hold display sections 53 and 54 have special symbol determination values (entry information) acquired by entering a game ball into the start port 28 (first start port 28a, second start port 28b). Is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  The number of game balls that have entered the first start opening 28a can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of first special symbol held. The first special symbol hold number displayed on the first special symbol hold display unit 53 is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28a and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( This corresponds to the number (stored number) of first special symbol determination values (first special symbol success / failure determination value, first symbol determination value, first reach determination value) stored in the first reserved storage area. In the present embodiment, since the first symbol determination value and the first reach determination value are obtained together with the first special symbol determination value based on the game ball entering the first start port 28a, the first special symbol is also acquired. The number of reservations also corresponds to the number of stored first symbol determination values and first reach determination values. The first special symbol hold count is digested and decreased by one each time the first special symbol determination is made and the first special symbol variation display is started.

  The number of game balls that have entered the second start port 28b can be held until reaching the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the second special symbol reservation number. The second special symbol hold number displayed on the second special symbol hold display unit 54 is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 28b and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( This corresponds to the number (stored number) of second special symbol determination values (second special symbol success / failure determination value, second symbol determination value, second reach determination value) stored in the second reserved storage area). In the present embodiment, since the second symbol determination value and the second reach determination value are acquired together with the second special symbol success / failure determination value based on the game ball entering the second start port 28b, the second special symbol is also acquired. The number of reservations also corresponds to the number of stored second symbol determination values and second reach determination values. The second special symbol hold count is digested each time the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and decreases by one. On-hold storage and on-hold digestion of the first and second special symbols are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  When the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are stopped and displayed, the symbol variable game is finished, and when the stop display time elapses, the next symbol variable game is executable. Then, the presence of one or more special symbol holds, the execution condition (symbol change start condition) of the special symbol change game is established, and the special symbol hold (memory information) is stored based on the special symbol hold (memory information) stored first. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  The gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a second special symbol priority variation process in which the symbol variation game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed over the symbol variation game of the first special symbol. That is, when both the number of the first special symbol hold and the number of the second special symbol hold are “1 or more”, the second special symbol is preferentially displayed in a variable manner over the first special symbol. The reservation of the symbol is preferentially consumed. When the first special symbol reservation count is “1 or more” and the second special symbol reservation count is “zero”, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

  The special symbol success / failure determination value is set with a winning value (big hit value) for determining whether or not the special symbol is obtained, and the special symbol success / failure acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. When the judgment value matches the big hit value, it becomes “big hit”, and when it does not match, it becomes “out”. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display.

  If it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is a display mode (hit mode) indicating a big hit (a specific mode) Determined). On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be out, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 is a display pattern (disappearance mode) indicating that the first special symbol is out. Special mode). Similarly, if the second special symbol is determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol success / failure determination, the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 62 is a big win symbol that is a display mode (hit mode) indicating a big hit ( If the second special symbol display device 62 determines that the second special symbol is out of place when the second special symbol is determined to be off in the second special symbol success / failure determination. Are determined to be outliers (non-special aspects).

  The special symbol is configured to display a variation based on a predetermined variation pattern. This variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect in the variation (effect content). The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined by variation pattern determination using a variation pattern determination value from a variation pattern table in which a plurality of variation patterns are stored when the special symbol validity determination is executed.

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and each is selected in accordance with the gaming state (special symbol variation mode). In addition, each variation pattern table selected according to the gaming state is selected when the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit, and when the special symbol success / failure determination result is out of the range. And a deviation variation pattern table. The deviation variation patterns stored in the deviation variation pattern table include a “normal deviation variation pattern (reach variation pattern without reach)” without a reach effect and a “reach variation pattern with reach” effect. The normal deviation variation pattern is configured as a variation pattern with a shorter special symbol variation time than the reach deviation variation pattern. The reach variation variation pattern has a special symbol variation time longer than the normal variation variation pattern. It is configured as. The presence / absence of the reach effect is determined by reach determination using the reach determination value acquired when the game ball enters the start opening 28.

  First special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of first special symbol, determination of variation mode (variation pattern) of second special symbol, stop symbol of first special symbol The determination of the stop symbol of the second special symbol, the change display and stop display of the first special symbol, the change display and stop display of the second special symbol, and the priority change of the second special symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later. Configured to be done.

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is the aforementioned jackpot symbol (specific mode) (when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), The condition device is activated. Here, the condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. The condition device is configured mainly by a CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 described later, and starts operating when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. Further, the accessory continuous operation device is a device that is configured mainly by the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 and continuously operates the big prize device 33 to continuously open the big prize port 33a. A big hit game (specific game) advantageous to the player is executed by operating the accessory continuous operation device. Note that the jackpot game flag is set to ON while the jackpot game is being executed.

  In the big hit game, by operating the big winning device 33 (by opening and closing the big winning port 33a a plurality of times), it is possible to enter the game ball into the big winning port 33a. Is provided with a profit (prize ball), which is realized by repeatedly executing a big hit game process by the main control unit 200 described later. During the big hit game, the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (15 in this embodiment) are paid out in accordance with the game balls entering the big prize opening 33a. That is, the winning ball is paid out by detecting the passing of the game ball by the big winning port entrance ball detection switch 33s arranged in the big winning port 33a.

  The big winning device 33 is continuously operated by the start of the big hit game, and the open state where the game ball can enter the open state (a state where the game ball can enter) and the closed state where the game ball cannot enter (the ball enters) The special prize opening / closing operation for switching to the disabled state is continuously performed a plurality of times. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined ending condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 33a reaches a specified time (30 seconds in this embodiment) or the number of game balls that have entered the open big opening 33a is a predetermined number (this implementation) In the example, it is possible to reach 10). When the game in which the big winning opening 33a is opened is “round game”, the number of rounds that can be continued in one big hit game (15 rounds in this embodiment) is set. When the round winning game 33a is closed and the round game is ended, after a predetermined interval time (2 seconds in this embodiment), the big winning port 33a is opened and the next round game is started. .

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the big hit game is finished, the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated to be in an advantageous state (the “non-probable state with electric support” or “the positive change with electric support” described later). Status "etc.) is started. In the advantageous state in which the variable time shortening function, the open time extension function, and the probability variation function are activated, the special symbol variation game can be advanced under conditions that are more advantageous than the normal state in which these functions are not activated. Here, as advantageous states, (a) a state in which all of the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are activated (an electric power support with a certain variation state), (b) the fluctuation time shortening function, the opening time extension function Among the probability variation functions, only the probability variation function is activated (the probability variation state without electric support), (c) only the variation time shortening function and the opening time extension function among the variation time shortening function, the opening time extending function and the probability varying function. Can be exemplified (a state of electric support and a non-probable change state). The variable time shortening function, the opening time extending function, and the probability varying function operate by setting the fluctuation shortening flag, the opening extension flag, and the probability changing flag to ON, respectively. Further, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start simultaneously and end simultaneously. In the following description, when only one of the functions related to the operating state of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function is described, the other function is also paired. For example, when it is described in the following description that “the variable time shortening function is operating”, this description can be interpreted as “the opening time extending function is also operating”. When it is described that “the function is operating”, this description can be understood as “the variable time reduction function is operating”. Hereinafter, the state in which the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are activated is also referred to as a “short time state”. Therefore, the above-mentioned (a) “probability change state with electric support” is “probability change state and short time state”, and (c) “non-probability change state with electric support” is simply “time reduction state”.

  As described above, when the special symbol stop symbol is a normal jackpot symbol, after the jackpot game is finished, the “variable time shortening function” and “opening time extension function” are activated without operating the probability variation function. The “non-probability change state with support” (short-time state) is started. The non-probable change state (time reduction state) with electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. By the activation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended from the first opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds), which is the normal setting time, to the second opening time (for example, 5 seconds). . As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b is higher than that at normal time (when the opening time extension function is not activated).

  The non-probable change state (time reduction state) with electric support is configured to continue until the number of executions of the special symbol change display (or stop display) reaches the predetermined number after the big hit game ends. Set as number of times. The non-probable change state (short-time state) with electric support is configured to continue until the number of executions of the special symbol change display (or stop display) reaches a predetermined number (100 in this embodiment) after the big hit game ends. The predetermined number is set as the number of time reductions.

  In addition, when the special symbol stop symbol is a probable big hit symbol, after the big hit game ends, the probability variation function, the variable time shortening function, and the open time extension function are activated, and the “predictable state with electric support” is started. The A jackpot game started by a probable jackpot game is also referred to as a “probable jackpot game”. The probability variation state with the electric support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. In this state, the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit (determination probability) together with the variable time reduction function and the open time extension function. In other words, the probability fluctuation function is activated to increase the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. The probability variation state with the electric support is configured to continue until the next jackpot game is started after the jackpot game ends. That is, both the “probability change state” and the “short time state” continue until the next big hit game is started.

  When the probability variation function is activated (probability variation state), the jackpot value for determining whether or not the special symbol is increased increases the probability that the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot. Specifically, as the success / failure determination table in which the jackpot value is set, a low probability success / failure determination table and a high probability success / failure determination table in which the number of jackpot values is set larger than the low probability success / failure determination table are prepared. . When the probability variation function is not in operation, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the low probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is low (in this embodiment, 1/200). When the probability variation function is activated, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the high probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is high (in this embodiment, 1/20). )

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 generates a symbol variation effect in response to the special symbol variation game performed using the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62. Done. As the symbol variation effect, for example, in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display device 62, the effect symbol consisting of numerical symbols is displayed in a variable manner. Using the effects and characters using the character display (also referred to as the character design) that is executed during the variable display effect to be performed, the reach effect that is performed during the variable display of the effect symbol, the variable display of the effect symbol, or during the variable display of the effect symbol The performance to perform etc. are mentioned. In addition, various effects including an effect executed during a hit game, an effect indicating that the game has been won (fanfare effect), an effect indicating that the game has ended (ending effect), and a so-called promotion effect Is also referred to as “effect display (specific effect)”. There are a plurality of types of effect contents (effect patterns) of the symbol variation effect, and display data (image data) for these effects is stored in the ROM of the effect display control unit 280.

  Here, the symbol variation effect realized under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 described later will be described. FIG. 3 is a front view of the effect display device 25. As shown in FIG. 3, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with an effect symbol display unit Va that displays the effect symbols in a variable manner. In the symbol variation effect, the effect symbol is displayed in conjunction with the variation display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 62. That is, the effect display device 25 functions as a symbol display device in the same manner as the first special symbol display device and the second special symbol display device 62. In addition, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, the effect symbol display unit Va in which the effect symbols are variably displayed, and the display unit excluding the effect symbol display unit Va display characters, figures, symbols, characters (character designs), and the like. A background display portion Vb (character display portion) is displayed on which various background images are displayed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the background display portion Vb and the effect symbol display portion Va overlap a part of the display region or the entire display region on the display region V. The effect symbol display portion Va and the background display portion Vb may be completely partitioned so as not to overlap. The effect symbol display portion Va and the background display portion Vb constitute a symbol variation effect screen. As described above, since the effect display device 25 is arranged in the center of the game board 20 (game area 21), the player usually displays the content displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 (particularly the effect symbol). It will play a game paying attention to.

  In the present embodiment, a three-digit number symbol consisting of “1” to “9” is used as the effect symbols 25a to 25c, and the effect symbol display portion Va has a left effect symbol 25a, a medium effect symbol 25b, and a right effect. Three symbols of symbol 25c are displayed. The effect symbol display portion Va is set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of each symbol display portion, in this case, the symbol variation direction in the vertical direction (vertical direction).

  In the symbol variation effect, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts variable display, the effect symbol starts variable display. Then, when the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on any of the symbols and the symbol variation effect is finished, the effect symbol is a mode (a hit mode) corresponding to the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol Alternatively, a result notification effect that is stopped and displayed in the off mode) is performed. In the effect design, the symbol combination with the same three digits becomes a special mode (success mode) corresponding to the special symbol jackpot symbol, and the other symbol combinations become the non-special mode (out mode) corresponding to the special symbol losing symbol. .

  The change of the effect symbol (effect pattern) and the stop symbol are determined by the sub-control unit 260 based on the change pattern designation command and the special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200. . Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect The contents of the production are shown. The main control unit 200 randomly determines the variation pattern of the special symbol according to the determination result (determination result) of the special symbol. And based on the variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the effect pattern of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display unit Va. The special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates a special symbol stop symbol, and the main control unit 200 determines the special symbol according to the determination result of the special symbol. The stop pattern of is decided at random. Then, based on the special symbol information designation command indicating the special symbol stop symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display unit Va.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the display area of the effect display device 25 is provided with a first hold display section 25d and a second hold display section 25e. The first hold display unit 25d is displayed in conjunction with the first special symbol hold display unit 53, and displays a number of circular figures “◯” corresponding to the first special symbol hold number. The second hold display unit 25e is displayed in conjunction with the second special symbol hold display unit 54, and the number of circular figures “◯” corresponding to the second special symbol hold number is displayed. That is, similar to the special symbol hold display units 53 and 54, the hold display units 25d and 25e are acquired by entering a game ball into the start port 28 (first start port 28a and second start port 28b). Storage information indicating that the special symbol determination value (entrance information) is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is displayed.

  In the hold display sections 25d and 25e of the present embodiment, the leftmost circle figure “◯” indicates the hold stored first, and the hold newly stored in order toward the right side. Every time the number of special symbols held changes, a “holding number designation command” indicating the number of holds after the change is transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, and the display area of the effect display device 25 is displayed. The special symbol hold display is performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 based on the hold number designation command.

  In the present embodiment, an effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as an operation effect pattern) accompanied by an operation of the effect button 8 is provided as an effect pattern of the effect change effect performed in accordance with the symbol change game of the special symbol. Here, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect corresponds to the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is determined based on the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation of the special symbol. The determination of the design pattern of the design variation effect is performed by the sub-control unit 260 based on the variation pattern designation command from the main control unit 200 as described above, and the variation pattern of the special symbol indicated by the variation pattern designation command. If the variation pattern can execute the effect (response effect) based on the operation of the effect button 8, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect becomes the operation effect pattern, and the effect (response effect) based on the operation of the effect button 8 cannot be executed. If the change pattern is a large variation pattern, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is an effect pattern (normal effect pattern) that does not involve the operation of the effect button 8.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of operation effect patterns for design variation effects are provided. The plurality of operation effect patterns differ in the effect contents of the symbol variation effect (for example, background image, voice, appearing character, response effect based on the operation on the effect button 8, etc.).

  Further, in this embodiment, in the operation effect pattern of the symbol variation effect, an operation effective period during which the effect button 8 can be operated during the reach effect is provided. During the operation valid period, the response effect can be executed by operating the effect button 8. The operation effective period starts when the reach effect starts, and ends when the effect button 8 is operated or the operation effective period elapses without the effect button 8 being operated. In this embodiment, the effective operation period is 4 seconds.

  FIG. 4 shows a screen display example of a symbol variation effect based on the operation effect pattern. In this embodiment, a plurality of operation effect patterns are provided, two of which are illustrated in FIG. 4A and 4B show a first operation effect pattern, and FIGS. 4C and 4D show a second operation effect pattern. 4A and 4C are screen display examples during the operation effective period of each operation effect pattern, and FIGS. 4B and 4D are based on the operation of the effect button 8 of each operation effect pattern. It is a screen display example of a response effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4C, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with a button symbol display section 25f and an operation valid period display section 25g. In this embodiment, during the operation effective period, a button operation instruction effect instructing the operation of the effect button 8 is performed using the button symbol display unit 25f and the operation effective period display unit 25g. In the button symbol display portion 25f, a button image imitating the effect button 8 is displayed to prompt the player to operate the effect button 8. The operation effective period display unit 25g displays a level gauge that indicates an elapsed time from the start of the operation effective period (the remaining time of the operation effective period).

  In the first operation effect pattern shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, a fighting battle effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character fight is performed. In this fighting battle effect, after the three effect symbols 25a to 25c start to change display, two effect symbols (for example, the left effect symbol 25a and the right effect symbol 25c) are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and the remaining effect symbols are displayed. This is a type of reach effect that is performed after the effect symbol (for example, the medium effect symbol 25b) reaches the reach state in which the variable display is continued (after the reach is established). During the operation effective period shown in FIG. 4A, a scene in which the ally character and the enemy character are fighting is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25. As shown in FIG. 4B, in the first operation effect pattern, as a response effect based on the operation of the effect button 8, the teammate character attacks the enemy character, and the enemy character is defeated by this attack. The effect that the player character wins (success effect) or the effect that the enemy character escapes and the teammate character cannot win is performed. FIG. 4 (b) shows a successful performance.

  In the second operation effect pattern shown in FIGS. 4C and 4D, an air battle battle effect is performed in which a teammate fighter and an enemy fighter perform an air battle battle. This aerial battle battle effect is also a kind of reach effect that is performed after the three effect symbols 25a to 25c start to display a change and reach a reach state (after reach establishment), similar to the above-described fight battle effect. . During the operation effective period shown in FIG. 4C, a scene in which a teammate fighter and an enemy fighter battle each other is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25. Then, as shown in FIG. 4D, in the second operation effect pattern, as a response effect based on the operation of the effect button 8, a teammate fighter makes a missile attack on an enemy fighter, and this attack causes the enemy fighter to attack. An effect that the teammate fighter wins by shooting down (success effect) or an effect that the enemy fighter escapes and the teammate fighter cannot win (failure effect) is performed. In addition, FIG.4 (d) has shown the successful production.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of operation effect patterns of the symbol variation effect have different jackpot reliability. In other words, the first operation effect pattern and the second operation effect pattern have different possibilities (hit hit reliability) when the result of special symbol change display (stop mode) becomes a jackpot symbol (specific mode). In the second operation effect pattern, the big hit reliability is higher than the first operation effect pattern. In addition, when the operation effect pattern is set based on the jackpot variation pattern of the special symbol, the success effect is more likely to be executed than the failure effect, and is set based on the deviation variation pattern The failure production is more likely to be executed than the success production.

  When the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 at the start of the variation display of the special symbol is a command corresponding to the symbol variation effect based on the first operation effect pattern, the special symbol As shown in FIG. 4A, the three effect symbols 25a to 25c start the variable display in accordance with the start of the variable display, and then the two effect symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol. A fighting battle effect corresponding to the first operation effect pattern is started. And in a present Example, the case where the response effect shown in FIG.4 (b) is performed based on operation of the effect button 8 in the operation effective period in the design fluctuation effect based on a 1st operation effect pattern, FIG. There is a case where a change to the second operation effect pattern shown in FIG.

  Specifically, when the symbol variation effect based on the first operation effect pattern is being executed, the first operation effect is based on the operation execution timing of the effect button 8 during the operation effective period in the fighting battle effect. A response effect based on the pattern is executed or a change to the second operation effect pattern is performed. That is, when the effect button 8 is operated after a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the operation effective period, a response effect based on the first operation effect pattern (the friend character attacks the enemy character). Effect) is performed (see FIG. 4B). On the other hand, when the effect button 8 is operated before a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation effective period, the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is changed from the first operation effect pattern to the second operation effect pattern (FIG. 4 (c)). Thereby, the content of the effect display developed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 is the second from the effect scene of the fighting battle effect based on the first operation effect pattern (the effect scene where the ally character and the enemy character fight). It is changed to the production scene of the aerial battle battle production based on the operation production pattern (the production scene in which a teammate fighter and an enemy fighter battle each other). When the symbol change effect (aerial battle battle effect) based on the second operation effect pattern is executed by the change of the effect scene, the operation that has occurred in the symbol change effect (fight battle effect) based on the first operation effect pattern is effective. In the period (4 seconds in this embodiment), the remaining period after the timing when the operation of the previous effect button 8 is performed is the symbol variation effect (aerial battle battle effect) based on the second operation effect pattern. The operation is valid. For example, when the effect button 8 is operated at a timing of 1 second after the operation effective period start in the fighting battle effect based on the first operation effect pattern, the remaining 3 seconds are in the air based on the second operation effect pattern. It becomes the operation effective period in the battle battle effect. In addition, after an effect scene is changed, you may make it start an operation valid period from the beginning anew.

  Then, based on the operation of the effect button 8 during the operation effective period after the change from the first operation effect pattern to the second operation effect pattern, a response effect based on the second operation effect effect pattern (a friendly fighter is an enemy fighter) Is performed) (see FIG. 4D).

  Further, when the effect button 8 is not operated during the operation effective period in the symbol variation effect based on the operation effect pattern such as the first operation effect pattern or the second operation effect pattern, the operation effective period is matched with the end. What is necessary is just to advance a design change effect, without performing the above-mentioned failure effects or performing a response effect (such as an effect in which an ally attacks an enemy). Alternatively, when the operation effect pattern is set based on the special symbol jackpot variation pattern, the above-described successful effect may be performed even if the effect button 8 is not operated during the operation effective period.

  In the display area V of the effect display device 25, in addition to the symbol variation effect in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, a hold display effect for displaying the number of special symbol holds and a jackpot game effect accompanying the progress of the jackpot game are performed. . The jackpot game effect includes a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) executed at the start of the jackpot game, a round effect executed during the jackpot game, a jackpot game end effect (ending effect) executed at the end of the jackpot game, etc. . These jackpot game effects are executed by the sub-control unit 260 based on commands transmitted from the main control unit 200 as the jackpot game progresses.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the electronic control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the electronic control unit includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power source (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. 200 and RAM data of the payout control unit 230 are held.

  The main control unit 200 constitutes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control units 230 and 260, and each sub control unit 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. Further, the main control unit 200 is configured by a CPU 200b as a main body to determine whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is determined by the determination program stored in the ROM. . Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the special symbol validity determination. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s, start-port entrance detection switches 28 s and 28 t, and a grand prize entrance entrance detection switch 33 s, and these signals are input to the main control unit 200. Is configured to do. The board output relay board 202 is connected with a normal symbol display device 51, special symbol display devices 61 and 62, a start port solenoid 28c, and a big prize port solenoid 33c, and a control signal from the main control unit 200 is output. .

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls. In this game ball payout (prize ball payout), game balls stored in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the upper back side of the gaming machine 1 are supplied to a game ball payout device via a game ball rail (not shown). Then, the supplied game ball is discharged by rotating the payout motor of the game ball payout device.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 11a to 11d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like.

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, special symbol information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to special symbol variation display, various lamp control commands, and various voice controls A command is sent. Various symbol control control commands for instructing display control of the effect symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub control unit 260, and display of effect symbols according to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 (from the sub control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280). Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing a symbol variation effect) are simultaneously transmitted.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The display unit 25 is connected to the control unit 260, and the effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280. In addition, an image ROM (not shown) is provided on the effect display control board 280a, and the image data of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 (such as the image data relating to the above-described variation effect) is stored in the image ROM. Is stored more than once.

  In addition, various LEDs / lamps 262 and an amplifier board 263 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative drive board 261. Each LED / lamp 262 includes a frame lamp portion 5c. Connected to the amplifier board 263 are speakers 11a to 11d that output various sounds, sounds, and the like in accordance with the progress of the game. Furthermore, the production buttons 8 (the middle button 8a, the left button 8b, and the right button 8c) are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via the production button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 is based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 8 (middle button 8a, left button 8b, right button 8c) (reception of variation pattern designation command, input of production button operation signal, etc.). Various LED / lamp lighting / flashing pattern selection / execution processing, sound effect data selection / output processing output from the speakers 11a to 11d, and design variation effect execution pattern (effect pattern) on the effect display device 25 ) Selection processing, symbol variation production execution processing based on the execution pattern, and the like.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 6 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 6 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the throw-in process (S100), each process of a game start process (S200), a normal symbol game process (S300), a normal electric game game process (S400), a special symbol game process (S500), and a big hit game process (S600) Are repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S200), various switch states are detected, various determination values (random number counters) are updated, prize ball payout control, etc. are performed. The normal symbol display device 51 (see FIG. 2) determines whether the normal symbol is hit and stopped in the normal symbol display mode or whether it is stopped and displayed in the off-normal symbol display mode. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in the present embodiment has a probability of being a hit according to the operating state of the opening time extension function (and the fluctuation time reduction function) that extends the opening time of the start port 28b. There is a difference that the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is activated than when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is not active.

  Next, when the result of normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, and the variation display of the normal symbol is started according to the variation time. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the determined display mode, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. (The 2nd starting port 28b is made into an open state). In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is activated. I do. When the second start port 28b is actuated, the pair of blade pieces open to the left and right, and the second start port 28b is opened.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b is determined. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of balls have been entered. When it is determined that a prescribed number of balls have been entered at the second start port 28b in the open state or when it is determined that the open time of the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece is closed, and the second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state).

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 7A, a start opening winning process is performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501a), and when it is determined that no game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501a: NO). , The process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the first start port 28a (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the process proceeds to S501d, and the first special symbol reservation number is less than 4. Is determined (S501b: YES), the first special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501c). The first special symbol determination value includes a first special symbol determination value, a first symbol determination value, a first reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the 1st special symbol reservation number increases by one. Then, the first start winning prize command including the hold number designation command indicating the first special symbol hold number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501d). If it is determined that no game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501d: NO) ). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501d: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501e). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501e: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. If it is determined that there is (S501e: YES), the second special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501f). The second special symbol determination value includes a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, a second reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one. Then, a second start winning prize command including a hold number designation command indicating the second special symbol hold number is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260.

  Next, returning to FIG. 7A, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being played (whether or not the big hit game flag is ON) (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). ) (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is “1 second”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S515 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of second special symbol hold is zero (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of second special symbol reservation is zero (S506: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first special symbol reservation is zero (S507).

  If it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (S507: NO), the first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508). If it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), a second special symbol variation display process is performed (S509). That is, if it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), the first special symbol hold number is not zero (even if it is 1 or more). 2. The special symbol variation display process is executed. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in preference to the first special symbol, and the priority variation function of the second special symbol is realized by the determination processing in S506.

  Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) and the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The first special symbol variation display process and the second special symbol variation display process are processes having the same contents. That is, the “special symbol” in FIG. 9 becomes “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, only “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process, and the others are the same. is there. Hereinafter, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) will be described, and the description of the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be omitted.

  First, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (the random number for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the start opening 28) is read (S508a). ), Special symbol winning / failing determination is performed (S508b). In the special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is in operation (probability change game), it is determined whether the determination result is a big hit (high probability state) using the high probability determination table. If it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation (in normal game), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether the determination result is a big hit (low probability state). Make a decision.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (S508b) is a big hit (S508c). As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit (S508c: YES), a big hit hour variation pattern table setting process is performed (S508d). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (S508c: NO), a variation pattern table setting process at the time of losing is performed (S508e).

  Next, the variable pattern random number is acquired, and the symbol determining random number (the special symbol determining random number acquired when the game ball enters the starting port 28) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. Read (S508f).

  Next, the variation pattern and the stop symbol of the special symbol are determined (S508g). As the special symbol variation pattern, the variation pattern random number acquired in S508h is used to select a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d or S508e. Note that each variation pattern table set in the processing of S508d and S508e is associated with a variation pattern random value and a variation pattern, and the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random value obtained in S508f is the current variation pattern table. It is determined as a variation pattern to be used. The special symbol stop symbol is a symbol determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main control unit 200 using the special symbol determination random number read in S508f when the result of the special symbol determination is a big hit. If the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is unsuccessful, it is determined as a missed symbol. Similarly to the variation pattern table, the symbol determination table also associates the value of the special symbol determination random number with each jackpot symbol, and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value of the special symbol determination random number read in S508f is It is determined as a jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  Next, according to the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in the processing of S508g, the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol display unit 62 starts the variation display of the special symbol (S508h), 1 is subtracted (S508i), and a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S508j). The “design variation start command” includes a variation pattern designation command, a special symbol information designation command, and a hold count designation command. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in the processing of S508g, and the special symbol information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the special symbol similarly determined in the processing of S508g. is there. The number-of-holds designation command is a command for designating the number of special symbols held after the start of variable symbol display. When this symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands. The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 7A, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the changing special symbol. It is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (S510). As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S510: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S510: YES), the special symbol variation display is stopped (S511), and a special symbol designating command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S512). A stop display time is set (S513).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), the special symbol game processing is terminated and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it is (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is a big hit symbol (FIG. 7 ( b) S515).

  As a result, when it is determined that the stop symbol of the special symbol is a big hit symbol (S515: YES), the gaming state at the start of the big hit game is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (S516). The “game state at the time of starting the big hit game” includes the type of the big hit symbol stopped at that time and the setting state of the game state flags (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag) at that time Yes.

  Next, the big hit game flag is set to ON (S517). Thereby, the big hit game is started. Then, a jackpot game start command indicating that the jackpot game has started is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S518). The jackpot game start command is provided according to the type of jackpot game. When the sub-control unit 260 receives this command, a jackpot game start effect (fanfare effect) according to the type of jackpot game is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON (S519). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not set to ON (S519: NO), the process proceeds to the determination processing of S521, and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is set to ON ( (S519: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S520). As a result, the probability variation function stops operating with the start of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S521). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not set to ON (S521: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON. (S521: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S522), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S523). Thereby, with the start of the big hit game, the operation of the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function stops.

  Next, in the determination process of S515, when it is determined that the special symbol stopped symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 61 or the second special symbol display device 62 is not a big hit symbol (in the case of a missed symbol) (S515: NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524). As a result, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S524: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S524: YES), “1” is subtracted from the fluctuation shortening counter (S525).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter obtained by subtracting “1” in S525 is “zero” (S526). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not “zero” (S526: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is “zero” (S526). : YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S527), and the open extension flag is set to OFF (S528).

  As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extending function stop operating. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating that the gaming state is such that the variable time shortening function and the opening time extending function are not activated is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S529). Upon receiving this game state designation command, the sub-control unit 260 displays characters, characters, backgrounds, and the like indicating that the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are inactive (normal state) on the effect display device 25. Processing to display in area V is performed.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603), and the special winning opening 33a is determined. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified winning number 33a has been won (whether or not the specified number of game balls have entered). (S604).

  As a result, if it is determined that the prescribed number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the jackpot game processing is terminated and the prescribed winning number has been won in the big winning opening 33a. When it is determined (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603: YES), the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not being opened (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not a big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S606). In the determination process of S606, it is determined whether the number of rounds has reached “15 rounds”. Then, when the number of rounds reaches “15 rounds”, it is determined that the condition for ending the big hit game is satisfied.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening 33a has passed (S607), When it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has not elapsed (S607: NO), the big hit game process is terminated, and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has elapsed. (S607: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S606 that the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S606: YES), the big hit game end process is performed (S609). Here, the jackpot game end process (S609) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the big hit game flag is set to OFF (S609a), and it is determined whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit (S609b). As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (S609b: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S609c). As a result, the probability variation function starts operating with the end of the big hit game. Then, “10,000” is set in the fluctuation shortening counter (S609d). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation is not a big hit (S609b: NO), "100" is set to the fluctuation shortening counter (S609e).

  Next, the fluctuation shortening counter is set to ON (S609f), and the open extension flag is set to ON (S609g). As a result, the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function start to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, a gaming state designation command indicating the operating state of the probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and opening time extension function is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S609h).

  Next, the symbol variation effect process executed by the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 will be described with reference to FIG. In the symbol variation effect process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 260b mounted on the sub-control board 260a is executed based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub-control board 260a). And processing executed by the CPU 280b mounted on the effect display control board 280a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 280b or a ROM mounted on the effect display control board 280a). Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation effect is being executed (S700). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol variation effect is not being executed (S700: NO), whether or not the symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control unit 200 in the processing of S508j and S509j (FIG. 9) has been received. Is determined (S701).

  As a result, when it is determined that the symbol variation start command has not been received (S701: NO), the symbol variation effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol variation start command has been received (S701: YES), it is determined whether or not the symbol variation effect effect pattern is an operation effect pattern accompanied by the operation of the effect button 8 (S702). ). Whether the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is an operation effect pattern is determined based on whether the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the symbol variation start command (variation pattern designation command) received from the main control unit 200 is an operation of the effect button 8. It can be determined by whether or not the variation pattern is an executable effect (response effect).

  As a result of the determination process of S702, when it is determined that the operation effect pattern is determined (S702: YES), a symbol variation effect based on the operation effect pattern accompanied by the operation of the effect button 8 is started (S703). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the operation effect pattern (S702: NO), the symbol variation effect based on the normal effect pattern without the operation of the effect button 8 is started (S704).

  Next, in the determination process of S700, when it is determined that the symbol variation effect is being executed (S700: YES), it is determined whether or not the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect being executed is an operation effect pattern. (S705). As a result, when it is determined that the pattern is not an operation effect pattern (S705: NO), the process proceeds to S707. On the other hand, when it determines with it being an operation effect pattern (S705: YES), a button operation corresponding | compatible process is performed (S706).

  Here, the button operation handling processing (S706) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, first, it is determined whether or not it is during an operation valid period in which the operation of the effect button 8 is valid (S706a). As a result, when it is determined that the operation is valid (S706a: YES), the process proceeds to S706d. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not in the operation effective period (S706a: NO), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the operation effective period (S706b). Here, the operation effective period of the present embodiment occurs during the execution of the above-described “fighting battle effect” and “aerial battle battle effect”. That is, after the three effect symbols 25a to 25c start to be displayed in a variable manner by the process of S703 described above, two effect symbols (for example, the left effect symbol 25a and the right effect symbol 25c) are stopped and displayed with the same symbol. After the remaining effect symbols (for example, the medium effect symbol 25b) are in a reach state in which the variable display is continued (after the reach is established), when the above-described battle effect is started, the operation effective period is started, and the effect button 8 A response effect based on the operation can be executed. Therefore, in the determination process of S706b, it is determined whether or not the start timing of the operation effective period in the battle effect (such as a battle battle effect or an aerial battle battle effect) has arrived.

  As a result of the determination process in S706b, when it is determined that it is not the start timing of the operation valid period (S706b: NO), the button operation corresponding process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the start timing of the operation effective period (S706b: YES), the operation effective period is started (S706c). With the start of the operation effective period, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, the button image is displayed on the button symbol display unit 25f, and the elapsed time since the operation effective period started (the remaining time of the operation effective period). Is displayed on the operation valid period display section 25g (see FIG. 4A).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the effect button 8 has been operated (S706d). As a result, when it is determined that the effect button 8 has not been operated (S706d: NO), the process proceeds to S706k. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect button 8 has been operated (S706d: YES), it is determined whether or not the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect currently being executed is the first operation effect pattern (S706e).

  As a result, when it is determined that the operation pattern is the first operation effect pattern (S706e: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation of the effect button 8 is performed within a predetermined time from the start of the operation effective period (S706f). . As described above, in this embodiment, the operation effective period is set to “4 seconds”, and the first “1.5 seconds” of the “4 seconds” is set as a predetermined time as a determination criterion in S706f. As a result of the determination processing in S706f, when it is determined that the operation of the effect button 8 is performed within a predetermined time from the start of the operation effective period, that is, the effect button 8 is operated within 1.5 seconds from the start of the operation effective period. In the case of (S706f: YES), the effect content (effect scene) of the currently executing symbol variation effect is changed from the effect content based on the first operation effect pattern to the effect content based on the second operation effect pattern (S706g). ). Thereby, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, an effect (aerial battle battle effect) based on the second operation effect pattern is performed (see FIG. 4C). In addition, the operation effective period after changing to the effect content based on the 2nd operation effect pattern by the process of S706g is the operation effective period started by the effect (fighting battle effect) based on the previous first operation effect pattern. The period is equal to the remaining period from the time when the effect button 8 is operated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the effect button 8 has been performed after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation effective period (S706f: NO), a response effect based on the first operation effect pattern is executed (S706h). Thereby, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, an effect that the teammate character attacks the enemy character and the teammate character wins (success effect) or an effect that the enemy character escapes (failure effect) is performed as a response effect ( (Refer FIG.4 (b)). Then, the operation valid period ends with the execution of the response effect (S706i).

  When it is determined in the determination process of S706e that it is not the first operation effect pattern (S706e: NO), since the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect currently being executed is the second operation effect pattern, the second operation effect pattern. A response effect based on the pattern is executed (S706j). Thereby, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, an ally fighter launches and shoots a missile at an enemy fighter, and the ally fighter wins an effect (success effect) or an enemy fighter escapes (failure) Effect) is performed as a response effect (see FIG. 4D). Then, the operation valid period ends with the execution of the response effect (S706i).

  Next, it is determined whether the operation valid period has elapsed (S706k). The operation effective period determined in S706k is the operation effective period started in the process of S706c, and after the operation effective period in the “fighting battle effect” based on the first operation effect pattern starts, the effect button 8 is once pressed. When the operation effective period has passed without being operated, or the effect button 8 is operated within a predetermined time after the start of the operation effective period in the “fighting battle effect” based on the first operation effect pattern, When the operation valid period elapses without the production button 8 being operated once in the operation valid period after the change to the “air battle battle effect” based on the two operation effect patterns, the operation valid period is It is determined that it has passed. As a result of the determination process in S706k, when it is determined that the operation valid period has not elapsed (S706k: NO), the button operation corresponding process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation effective period has elapsed (S706k: YES), the operation effective period is ended (S706i).

  Next, returning to FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not the symbol stop command transmitted by the main control unit 200 has been received in the process of S513 (see FIG. 7A) (S707). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop command has not been received (S707: NO), the symbol variation effect processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the symbol stop command has been received (S707: YES). The symbol variation effect is terminated (S708).

  In the present embodiment described above, when the effect button 8 is operated during the execution of the symbol variation effect based on the first operation effect pattern before a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation effective period in the air battle battle effect. The pattern change effect pattern currently being executed is changed from the first operation effect pattern (fighting battle effect) to the second operation effect pattern (aerial battle battle effect), and the effect button 8 is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed. When operated, a response effect based on the first operation effect pattern is executed.

  That is, in the present embodiment, a response effect based on the first operation effect pattern is performed based on the operation of the effect button 8 being performed during the execution of the symbol variation effect based on the first operation effect pattern, There is a case where the first operation effect pattern is changed to the second operation effect pattern. As a result, not only the response effect is performed based on the operation of the effect button 8, but the current effect pattern is changed to another effect pattern, that is, the effect content of the currently executing symbol variation effect is changed overall. It is possible to realize a new production method using the production button 8 that is sometimes performed. Thus, during the execution of the symbol variation effect based on the first operation effect pattern, when the effect button 8 is operated, the response effect is performed or the change to the symbol variation effect based on the second operation effect pattern is performed. It can be made to pay attention to and can enhance the entertainment interest of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the contents of the effect of the response effect are made different for each operation effect pattern of the symbol variation effect. For this reason, during the execution of the symbol variation effect based on the first operation effect pattern, a response effect (fighting battle effect) according to the first operation effect pattern can be executed based on the operation of the effect button 8. During the execution of the symbol variation effect based on the two-operation effect pattern, a response effect (aerial battle battle effect) according to the second operation effect pattern can be executed based on the operation of the effect button 8. Thereby, the game characteristic that the aspect of a response effect is changed by changing the operation effect pattern based on operation of the effect button 8 is realizable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the symbol variation effect based on the first operation effect pattern, the response pattern or the effect variation of the symbol variation effect is changed based on the operation execution timing of the effect button 8. Thereby, it is possible to realize the gameability that the result obtained (the execution of the response effect or the effect pattern change of the symbol variation effect) is different depending on the timing at which the player operates the effect button 8, and the game entertainment is enhanced. it can.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the operation execution timing of the effect button 8 is early, the effect pattern change of the symbol variation effect is performed. Thereby, the execution time of the symbol variation effect after the effect pattern is changed can be sufficiently secured, and the effect pattern change of the symbol variation effect can be performed with a margin.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot reliability is varied depending on each operation effect pattern of the symbol variation effect. Accordingly, the game effect that the jackpot reliability of the symbol variation effect is changed can be realized by changing the operation effect pattern of the symbol variation effect based on the operation of the effect button 8. Can be increased. In the present embodiment, the second operation effect pattern has a higher hit reliability than the first operation effect pattern. For this reason, by operating the effect button 8, the first operation effect pattern with low reliability is changed to the second operation effect pattern with high reliability, and an effect that the big hit reliability is increased can be performed.

  Here, the correspondence between the main elements of the present embodiment and the main elements of the present invention will be described. The “first special symbol” and the “second special symbol” correspond to the “identification information”, and the “big hit symbol” "Corresponds to" specific mode "," big hit game "corresponds to" specific game "," effect button 8 "corresponds to" input means "," operation of effect button 8 "" input by input means " "Button operation instruction effect" corresponds to "input instruction effect", the first special symbol display unit 61 and the second special symbol display unit 62 correspond to "identification information display means", and the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 correspond to “effect executing means”.

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Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  In the first embodiment, in the symbol variation effect based on the operation effect pattern, the response effect based on the operation of the effect button 8 can be executed as part of the reach effect, but in the second example, the operation of the effect button 8 is performed. The response presentation based on this can be executed as a preliminary announcement showing in advance “the possibility of a big hit” or “the contents of the presentation such as a reach presentation to be performed later”. Moreover, in the said 1st Example, although the operation effect pattern was changed based on operation of the effect button 8, in this 2nd Example, the aspect of button operation instruction | indication effect based on operation of the effect button 8 Has been changed.

  FIG. 14 shows a screen display example of a symbol variation effect based on the operation effect pattern of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 4 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 14, in the symbol variation effect of the second embodiment, three types of operation effect patterns are provided. FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b) show the first operation effect pattern, and FIG. 14 (c). , (D) shows the second operation effect pattern, and FIGS. 14 (e), (f) show the third operation effect pattern. 14A, 14C, and 14E are screen display examples during the operation effective period of each operation effect pattern, and FIGS. 14B, 14D, and 14F are operation operation patterns. It is an example of a screen display of the response effect.

  In the first operation effect pattern shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, a conversation effect in which the character has a conversation is performed as a response effect (notice effect) based on the operation of the effect button 8. The second operation effect pattern shown in FIGS. 14C and 14D is a cut in which a cut-in image is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 as a response effect (notice effect) based on the operation of the effect button 8. In production is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 14D, a watermelon image is displayed as a cut-in image. In the third operation effect pattern shown in FIGS. 14 (e) and 14 (f), the movable accessory 26 appears in front of the display area V of the effect display device 25 as a response effect (notice effect) based on the operation of the effect button 8. The act of acting is performed. The movable accessory 26 is normally hidden behind the upper frame portion of the effect display device 25 and is not visible, and moves to the front of the display area V of the effect display device 25 as indicated by a dotted arrow when executing the response effect. . The movement of the movable accessory 26 is performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260 using a stepping motor as a drive source.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14A, 14C, and 14E, the button operation instruction effect using the button symbol display unit 25f and the operation effective period display unit 25g is displayed during the operation effective period. Done. In the second embodiment, the mode of the button operation instruction effect is different for each operation effect pattern, and the content of the effect of each operation effect pattern is indicated by the mode of the button operation instruction effect (the display mode of the button symbol). It has become.

  Specifically, characters indicating the contents of the response effect of each operation effect pattern are displayed on the button symbol of the button symbol display unit 25f. For example, in the button operation instruction effect based on the first operation effect pattern shown in FIG. 14 (a), “conversation” is displayed on the button design, and in the button operation instruction effect based on the second operation effect pattern shown in FIG. 14 (c). “Cut-in” is displayed on the button symbol, and “button” is displayed on the button symbol in the button operation instruction effect based on the third operation effect pattern shown in FIG. In each operation effect pattern, based on the operation of the effect button 8, a response effect (character conversation, display of a cut-in image, operation of a movable accessory) indicated by the button operation instruction effect is performed. For this reason, in the second embodiment, when the operation effect pattern is changed (change from the first operation effect pattern to the second operation effect pattern, change from the second operation effect pattern to the third operation effect pattern). The display scene of the button symbol displayed on the button symbol display unit 25f (the mode of the button operation instruction effect) is not changed, as in the first embodiment.

  Also in the second embodiment, the plurality of operation effect patterns of the symbol variation effect have different jackpot reliability. That is, each operation effect pattern has a different possibility (big hit reliability) that is performed when the result of special symbol variation display (stop mode) becomes a big hit symbol, and in the second embodiment, the first operation is different. The effect pattern is the effect pattern with the lowest jackpot reliability, the second operation effect pattern is higher than the first operation effect pattern, and the third operation effect pattern is higher than the second operation effect pattern. The big hit reliability is higher. In the second embodiment, since only the button operation instruction effect is executed during the operation effective period, the player can grasp the jackpot reliability by the mode of each operation effect pattern.

  In the second embodiment, when the symbol variation effect is executed based on the first operation effect pattern, after the three effect symbols 25a to 25c start the variable display by the processing of S703 in FIG. The button operation instruction effect based on the first operation effect pattern shown in FIG. 14A is started in a state where the three effect symbols 25a to 25c are variably displayed. After the start of the button operation instruction effect based on the first operation effect pattern, the response effect is executed or the second operation effect pattern is changed based on the operation execution timing of the effect button 8. Specifically, when the effect button 8 is operated after the first predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation effective period (start of the button operation instruction effect based on the first operation effect pattern), the first operation effect pattern The response effect (conversation effect) is performed (see FIG. 14B). On the other hand, when the effect button 8 is operated before the first predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation effective period, the first operation effect pattern is changed to the second operation effect pattern. Thereby, the mode of the button operation instruction effect is changed, and the response effect of the second operation effect pattern is changed from “conversation” in which the characters displayed on the button symbol of the button symbol display unit 25f indicate the response effect of the first operation effect pattern. It is changed to “cut-in” shown (see FIG. 14C). In the second embodiment, the operation valid period is “5 seconds”, and the first predetermined time during which the first operation effect pattern can be changed to the second operation effect pattern is “1 second”.

  Also in the second operation effect pattern changed from the first operation effect pattern, the response effect is executed or the third operation effect pattern is changed based on the operation execution timing of the effect button 8. Specifically, when the change from the first operation effect pattern to the second operation effect pattern is performed, that is, from the start of the operation valid period accompanying the start of the button operation instruction effect based on the first operation effect pattern. When the effect button 8 is operated within a predetermined time and the effect button 8 is operated after the second predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation valid period, the response effect of the second operation effect pattern (Cut-in effect) is performed (see FIG. 14D). On the other hand, when the effect button 8 is operated within the first predetermined time from the start of the operation effective period, and when the effect button 8 is operated before the second predetermined time elapses from the start of the operation effective period. The second operation effect pattern is changed to the third operation effect pattern. Thereby, the mode of the button operation instruction effect is changed, and the character displayed on the button symbol of the button symbol display unit 25f changes from “cut-in” indicating the response effect of the second operation effect pattern to the response effect of the third operation effect pattern. Is changed to “combined object” (see FIG. 14E). In the third operation effect pattern, a response effect (a combination act effect) of the third operation effect pattern is performed based on the operation of the effect button 8 during the operation effective period (see FIG. 14F).

  Here, in the second embodiment, the second predetermined time during which the second operation effect pattern can be changed to the third operation effect pattern is set to “2 seconds”. Therefore, for example, when the effect button 8 is operated and “change to the second operation effect pattern” is performed when “0.5 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the button operation instruction effect based on the first operation effect pattern, By operating the effect button 8 again within “1.5 seconds” from the operation of the effect button 8 as an opportunity, the operation effective period accompanying the start of the button operation instruction effect based on the first operation effect pattern is “ Since the second operation of the effect button 8 was performed within “2 seconds”, the effect button 8 was operated before the second predetermined time elapsed from the start of the operation effective period, and the second operation A change from the effect pattern to the third operation effect pattern is performed. Then, when “1.5 seconds” have elapsed from the start of the operation effective period associated with the start of the button operation instruction effect based on the first operation effect pattern (when 1 second has elapsed since the first operation), When the operation is performed and the change to the third operation effect pattern is performed, the second operation button 8 is operated within “3.5 seconds” that is the remaining period of the operation effective period from the beginning. Then, a response effect (a combination act effect) of the third operation effect pattern is performed.

  Whether or not to change from the second operation effect pattern to the third operation effect pattern is determined within the first predetermined time from the start of the operation effective period accompanying the start of the button operation instruction effect based on the first operation effect pattern. You may make it determine based on the elapsed time from the said operation time when the production button 8 is operated. That is, as in the second embodiment, the determination is not based on the elapsed time from the beginning of the operation effective period, but based on the elapsed time from the first operation of the effect button 8 within the first predetermined time. You may make it determine.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the button operation corresponding effect of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 13 of the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, when it is determined in the determination process of S706f that the operation of the effect button 8 has not been performed within the first predetermined time from the start of the operation effective period (S706f: NO), the first A response effect (conversation effect) based on the operation effect pattern is executed (S706h), and the operation effective period ends (S706i).

  In the second embodiment, when it is determined in S706e that the effect pattern effect currently being executed is not the first operation effect pattern (S706e: NO), the symbol change effect is displayed. It is determined whether or not the effect pattern is the second operation effect pattern (S706l).

  As a result, when it is determined that the operation pattern is the second operation effect pattern (S706l: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation of the effect button 8 has been performed within the second predetermined time from the start of the operation effective period ( S706m). As a result, if it is determined that the operation of the effect button 8 has been performed within the second predetermined time from the start of the operation effective period (S706m: YES), the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is changed from the second operation effect pattern to the second. The operation pattern is changed to a three-operation effect pattern (S706n), and the process proceeds to S706k. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the effect button 8 is not performed within the second predetermined time from the start of the operation effective period (S706m: NO), the response effect (cut-in effect) based on the second operation effect pattern ) Is executed (S706j), and the operation valid period ends (S706i).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S706l that the pattern is not the second operation effect pattern (S706l: NO), since the effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is the third operation effect pattern, it is based on the third operation effect pattern. A response effect (actual effect activation effect) is executed (S706o), and the operation valid period ends (S706i).

  In the second embodiment described above, the response effect corresponding to the operation effect pattern is performed based on the operation of the effect button 8 during the execution of the symbol variation effect in the operation effect pattern, and the like. In some cases, the button operation instruction effect mode (button symbol display mode) is changed by the change to the operation effect pattern. Thereby, not only the response effect is performed based on the operation of the effect button 8, but it is changed to another operation effect pattern, that is, the mode of the button operation instruction effect being executed may be changed. A new production technique using the production button 8 can be realized, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  Also in the second embodiment, the jackpot reliability is varied depending on each operation effect pattern (button operation instruction effect) of the symbol variation effect. Thereby, it is possible to realize the gameability that the jackpot reliability is changed by changing the effect mode of the button operation instruction effect based on the operation of the effect button 8, and to enhance the game entertainment Can do. In particular, in the second embodiment, the relationship of the jackpot reliability in the button operation instruction effect of each operation effect pattern is expressed as “button operation instruction effect of the first operation effect pattern <button operation instruction effect of the second operation effect pattern <third “Operation effect pattern”, the button operation instruction effect of the first operation effect pattern → the button operation instruction effect of the second operation effect pattern → the button operation instruction effect of the third operation effect pattern based on the operation of the effect button 8. By changing in order, it is possible to produce an effect in which the jackpot reliability increases step by step.

(Other embodiments)
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the operation effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is changed when the operation execution timing of the effect button 8 is early. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation execution timing of the effect button 8 is late. The operation effect pattern of the symbol variation effect may be changed, and when the operation execution timing of the effect button 8 is a specific timing, the operation effect pattern of the symbol variation effect may be changed.

  Regardless of the operation execution timing of the effect button 8, a lottery is performed based on the operation of the effect button 8, and an operation effect pattern change of a response effect or a design variation effect is performed based on the lottery result. You may decide whether to do. In this case, the lottery result may be varied based on the result of the special symbol success / failure determination. For example, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a win, the probability that the lottery result will be the operation effect pattern change is increased, and if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of place, the lottery result is a response. It is possible to increase the probability of production.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, an operation effect pattern accompanied by the operation of the effect button 8 is provided as an effect pattern of the symbol change effect performed during the symbol change effect of the special symbol, and based on the operation of the effect button 8 during the symbol change effect. Although the response effect can be executed, the present invention is not limited to this, and an operation effect pattern accompanied by the operation of the effect button 8 is provided as an effect pattern of the jackpot game effect performed during the jackpot game, and the operation of the effect button 8 is performed during the jackpot game effect. A response effect based on the above may be executable.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the example in which the effect button 8 is used as the input means that can be input by the player has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the input means may be configured differently. For example, an effect lever such as a joystick, a liquid crystal touch panel, a contact type detection sensor that detects that a player has touched, a non-contact type detection sensor using a photoelectric element, or the like can be employed as the input means. In addition, a game ball detection sensor that detects a game ball at a predetermined location in the game area 21 is used as an input means so that the player can input by launching the game ball aiming at the predetermined location in the game area 21. May be.

  In each of the above embodiments, an example in which one type of input means (effect button 8) is used has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of input means are provided, and the types of input means used in each operation effect pattern are different. May be. Furthermore, the jackpot reliability of each operation effect pattern may be varied depending on the type of input means used. For example, a plurality of input means having different operation systems such as the effect button 8 and the effect lever may be provided, and the operation effect pattern using the effect lever may have higher jackpot reliability than the operation effect pattern using the effect button 8. it can.

  In each of the above embodiments, a plurality of types of input methods for one type of input means may be provided, and the input methods for the input means required for each operation effect pattern may be different. For example, an operation effect pattern that requires “pressing the effect button 8 once” is changed to an operation effect pattern that requires “strike the effect button 8” or “the effect button 8 is pressed for a short time”. The operation effect pattern that requires “press” can be changed to the operation effect pattern that requires “pressing the effect button 8 for a long time”.

  Moreover, in the said 1st Example, based on having operated the effect button 8 during execution of the symbol change effect by an operation effect pattern, when performing a response effect, and other operation effect patterns which have a response effect However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the case where a response effect is performed based on the operation of the effect button 8 during the execution of the symbol variation effect in the operation effect pattern, and the response effect is provided. You may provide the case where it changes to the other production pattern which is not.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the button design is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 as the button operation instruction effect for prompting the input using the effect button 8. It is good also as a different aspect. For example, a lamp may be provided on the effect button 8 itself, and the lamp may be turned on / flashed, or a button operation instruction effect may be performed by voice instruction or the like.

  Moreover, in the said 2nd Example, although the content of the response effect (notice effect) of each operation effect pattern was shown with the character displayed on the button figure, not only this but a character is displayed on the effect button 8 itself. The content of the response effect may be indicated by the character display of the effect button 8. For example, in the case of the operation effect pattern of the second embodiment, characters such as “conversation”, “cut-in”, and “actual action” may be displayed on the effect button 8.

  In the second embodiment, the effect button 8 is operated during the execution of the button operation instruction effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a button symbol is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25. The effect button 8 may be operated after the button operation instruction effect is completed, for example, by deleting the button symbol later.

  Moreover, in the said 2nd Example, although the button operation instruction | indication effect aspect was changed by changing the character of the button design currently displayed on the display area V of the effect display apparatus 25, it is not restricted to this. The mode of the button operation instruction effect may be changed to another mode by changing the color of the button symbol, changing the shape of the button symbol, changing the size of the button symbol, changing the number of button symbols, etc. . Alternatively, by changing the button operation instruction effect using the button design to the button operation instruction effect using the effect button 8 or the button operation instruction effect using the voice, the aspect of the button operation instruction effect is changed to another aspect. You may do it. That is, the change of the mode of the button operation instruction effect includes not only the case of changing the mode of the button operation instruction effect being executed but also the case of performing a different type of button operation instruction effect than the button operation instruction effect being executed. It is out.

  In the second embodiment, a plurality of operation effect patterns having different response effect modes are provided as the operation effect pattern of the symbol variation effect, and the button operation is performed by changing the operation effect pattern based on the operation of the effect button 8. Although the mode of the instruction effect is changed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation effect pattern of the symbol variation effect is set to one type (for example, only the response effect is “conversation effect”), and based on the operation of the effect button 8 Only the mode of the button operation instruction effect (for example, the color, shape, size, etc. of the button symbol) may be changed. For example, when the jackpot reliability differs for each mode of the button operation instruction effect, the jackpot reliability is changed by changing the mode of the button operation instruction effect based on the operation of the effect button 8 (the jackpot reliability) Can be shown). Thereby, based on the fact that the production button 8 is operated with respect to the button operation instruction production, the response production is performed, and the button operation instruction production (button symbol display mode) is changed to a mode with different jackpot reliability. Can be provided.

  In the first embodiment, two operation effect patterns are provided for the symbol variation effect. In the second example, three operation effect patterns are provided for the symbol variation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. An operation effect pattern may be provided. When three or more operation effect patterns are provided, they may be changed in order of the first operation effect pattern → the second operation effect pattern → the third operation effect pattern based on the operation of the effect button 8, or You may jump from the first operation effect pattern to the third operation effect pattern, or you may select and change either the first operation effect pattern → the second operation effect pattern or the third operation effect pattern.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island facilities in the game hall are used as “rental balls” or “prize balls”, and various winning holes (first start port, second start port) provided on the game board are used. To a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that gives a player a gaming profit (game value) by paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls that enter the mouth, big prize opening, etc.) Although an example in which the invention is applied has been described, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that gives gaming profits in a form different from “payout of prize balls”.

  For example, when a game ball is entered into various winning holes, data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the ball is stored in the RAM of the main control unit or the payout control unit. Thus, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which a gaming profit (game value) is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained. As a type of gaming machine in which gaming profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a gaming machine that circulates and uses a plurality of gaming balls built in the gaming machine, specifically, Examples of the game machine (so-called enclosed game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back surface of the game board through various winning holes or out holes to the launch position and launch it again.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 8 ... Effect button (input means), 25 ... Effect display apparatus, 61 ... 1st special symbol display part (identification information display means), 62 ... 2nd special symbol display part (identification information display means), 200 ... main control unit, 260 ... sub-control unit (production execution means), 280 ... production display control unit (production execution means).

Claims (4)

An identification information display means for performing a variable display of the identification information; an input means capable of being input by a player; and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, wherein the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner. In a gaming machine capable of executing a specific game advantageous to the player based on
The effect execution means performs a predetermined response effect based on an input made using the input means during execution of an input instruction effect that prompts the player to make an input using the input means. There are cases where the mode of the input instruction effect being executed is changed to another mode. The said effect execution means changes the aspect of the said response effect or the said input instruction | indication effect based on the timing when the input using the said input means was performed during execution of the said input instruction | indication effect. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1. The production is performed in accordance with the change display of the identification information,
As an aspect of the input instruction effect, the identification information has a plurality of aspects with different degrees of reliability to be stopped and displayed in the specific aspect,
The effect executing means is executing when changing the mode of the input instruction effect being executed to another mode based on the input using the input means during the execution of the input instruction effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the reliability is changed to a mode in which the reliability is different from that of the input instruction effect. The response effect is provided with a plurality of aspects, and the input instruction effect indicates any aspect of the response effect,
The production execution means
When performing the response effect based on the fact that an input using the input means was performed during the execution of the input instruction effect, the response effect of the aspect indicated by the input instruction effect being performed is performed,
When changing the mode of the input instruction effect being executed to another mode based on the fact that the input using the input unit has been performed during the execution of the input command effect, the input unit is used after the change. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a response effect in a mode indicated by the input instruction effect after the change is performed based on the input performed.

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