JP2016016133A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which allows a player to recognize more easily that an effective period has ended on the basis of an operation.SOLUTION: A game machine according to an embodiment is a game machine for playing a game, and includes operation means which can be operated by a player, performance means which performs according to an operation of the operation means by the player, operation encouragement means which carries out one of plural types of encouragement performances encouraging the player to make the operation, notification means which notifies the player of a period in which the operation is effective when the encouragement performance is carried out, and end notification means which issues an end notification indicating the end of the period, when the period is ended. The end notification means issues the end notification, when the player makes the operation by the end of the period, whichever type of encouragement performance is carried out.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 43

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  There is known a gaming machine that displays a gauge indicating an effective period during which a button operation is effective, and deletes the display of the gauge when the button operation is performed within the effective period (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP 2013-116291 A

However, when there is a button operation within the effective period, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the effective period has ended based on the button operation.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to make it easier for a player to recognize that the effective period has expired.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 or the like) that can be operated by the player. 37 (g) which is executed by the operation controller (for example, the effect control CPU 120) according to the player's operation on the operation means (for example, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, etc. shown in FIG. 1). The cut-in effect shown in FIG. 39, the effect effect shown in FIG. 39, the line effect shown in FIG. 39D, etc. are displayed, and the effect means for performing the process in step S621 in FIG. 45, the process in step S651 in FIG. (For example, the CPU 120 for effect control shown in FIG. 2) and operation promoting means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control executed by the effect control CPU 120) performs a promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the operation from among a plurality of types. 44, which displays the small button 5BS and the large button 5BL shown in FIG. 44 and the valid period during which the operation is valid (for example, the period from t20 to t22 shown in FIG. 30). And a notification means (for example, the processing of steps S577 and S578 in FIG. 44 for displaying the small gauge values 5GS1, 5GL1, etc. shown in FIG. 36, executed by the effect control CPU 120), and the effective period ends. End notification means for performing an end notification indicating the end of the effective period (for example, the small gauge decrease value 5GS0 shown in FIG. 37 (f) executed by the effect control CPU 120, and the large shown in FIG. 43 (g)). 44, which displays the gauge decrease value 5GL0 and the like, and the like, and the end notification means is any kind of the above-mentioned promotion effect. Even when it is performed, an end notification is made when the player performs the operation before the period ends (for example, “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS shown in FIG. 43 executed by the CPU 120 for effect control). , “Gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL is displayed, and the process in step S581 of FIG. 44 is performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the valid period has expired based on the operation.

  (2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1), and the player's operation ( Operation detecting means (for example, a push button 31B, a TV camera or an infrared sensor not shown) capable of detecting an operation on the operating means, a player's gesture, a player's seating state, and the like, An effect (for example, the cut-in effect shown in FIG. 37G, the effect effect shown in FIG. 39, the line effect shown in FIG. 45, processing in step S621 in FIG. 45, processing in step S651 in FIG. 46, and the like (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control shown in FIG. 2), and a promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the operation. The operation promotion means (for example, the small button 5BS and the large button 5BL shown in FIG. 43, which is executed by the effect control CPU 120, the processing in step S577 shown in FIG. 44, etc.) executed by the effect control CPU 120, and the promotion effect are performed. FIG. 36 shows notification means (for example, executed by the CPU 120 for effect control) that notifies the player of a period (for example, a period from t20 to t22 shown in FIG. 30, etc.) during which the motion detection is effective. 44, the small gauge values 5GS1, 5GL1, etc., and the processing in steps S577 and S578 in FIG. 44) and an end notification means (for example, production) that performs an end notification indicating the end of the period when the period ends. The figure which displays the small gauge reduction value 5GS0 shown in FIG.37 (f), the large gauge reduction value 5GL0 shown in FIG.43 (g), etc. which CPU120 for control performs. When the player's action is detected by the end of the period regardless of which type of the promotion effect is performed, the processing of the steps S577 and S578 in FIG. 44 displays the end notification (for example, the “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS shown in FIG. 43 and the “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL shown in FIG. Etc.).

  According to such a gaming machine, the player can easily recognize that the valid period has expired based on the detection of the player's motion.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the notification means displays an indicator (for example, display of small gauge values 5GS1, 5GL1 shown in FIG. 36) indicating to the player the progress of the effective period. The effective period is notified by the operation (for example, the small gauge value 5GS1 shown in FIGS. 37B to 37E executed by the effect control CPU 120 is gradually decreased, the processing of steps S577 and S578 in FIG. 44, etc. When the player performs the operation before the expiration of the effective period, the index is operated in a different manner from that when the operation is not performed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes FIG. Display of “Gauge value zero display” of small gauge 5GS shown in (f) of FIG. 44 for the processing of steps S577 and S578 of FIG. 44 (f) to (g) for the process of step S581 of FIG. 44, the processes of steps S577 and S578 of FIG. 44 for displaying the decrease of the gauge value shown in FIGS. 38 (b) to (e). 44 may display the sudden decrease of the gauge value “0” of the small gauge 5GS, etc.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player can more easily recognize that the valid period has expired based on the operation.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the above (3), the notification means operates the index faster when the player performs the operation before the expiration of the valid period than when the operation is not performed (for example, The small gauge 5GS shown in (f) to (g) of FIG. 44 corresponding to the processing in step S582 of FIG. 44 for displaying the decrease of the gauge value shown in FIGS. For example, the process of step S581 in FIG. 44 for displaying a sudden decrease in the gauge value “0”.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player can more easily recognize that the valid period has expired based on the operation.

  (5) In the gaming machine of (3), the end notification means displays the index in a specific manner when the player performs the operation until the effective period ends, and the end Notification (for example, the process of step S581 in FIG. 44 for displaying “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS shown in FIG. 37 (f) performed by the CPU 120 for effect control) may be performed. .

  According to such a gaming machine, the player can more easily recognize that the valid period has expired based on the operation.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) described above includes detection means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 2) that detects the operation when the player performs the operation. When the operation detected by the detection means is at a specific timing until the effective period ends (for example, the timing bar 5TB shown in FIG. 42 executed by the effect control CPU 120 is in the timing region 5TR. 44 displays the time, or the processing in step S582 of Fig. 44. Or, the processing (step S582 of Fig. 44, etc., which displays when the button operation is performed earlier than t61) shown in Fig. 33) (for example, The specific effect for executing the “just impact”, which is the specific display shown in FIG. 42C, and the display of the speech effect 3 shown in FIG. Line means (e.g., 2, effect control CPU120 executes to display the words effect 3, processing of step S582 of FIG. 44) and may further comprise a.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player can more easily recognize that the valid period has ended based on the operation, and can improve the interest of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to (6), the effecting unit shifts to a gaming state advantageous to the player when the operation detected by the detecting unit is until the effective period ends. (For example, the display of the dialogue effect 2 (strong dialogue) shown in FIG. 42, which is executed by the production control CPU 120, the processing in step S582 of FIG. 44, etc.), and the specific effect execution means is , When notifying that the effect means is unlikely to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, the display of the serif effect 1 (weak serif) shown in FIG. 41), the specific effect Execution can be restricted.

  According to such a gaming machine, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the effective period has ended based on the operation, to reduce the decrease in the interest of the game, and to improve the interest of the game.

(8) The gaming machine of any one of (1) to (7) described above has a first promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the operation (for example, the small button 5BS shown in FIG. Display) and the degree of expectation (for example, the degree of expectation of becoming a big hit gaming state, the degree of expectation that probability variation control is performed, etc.) The operation promotion means (for example, shown in FIG. 2) performs the second promotion effect (for example, the display of the large button 5BL shown in FIG. 43, step S577 in FIG. 44) for prompting the player to perform the operation. Further, the second promotion effect may be performed after the operation urged in the first promotion effect is performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, even if the first promotion effect is executed, there is a possibility that the second promotion effect may be executed. Therefore, the decrease in the interest of the game is reduced and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the determination ratio of a special figure display result. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the determination ratio of jackpot type. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the determination ratio of a fluctuation | variation category. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production | presentation operation control processing. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the determination ratio of an operation effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the production | presentation aspect of an operation production pattern. It is a time chart which illustrates operation | movement of the operation effect pattern (BT-2, BT-3). It is a time chart which illustrates operation | movement of the operation effect pattern (BT-4). It is a time chart which illustrates operation | movement of the operation effect pattern (BT-5). It is a time chart which illustrates operation of operation production pattern (BT-6). It is a time chart which illustrates operation of operation production pattern (BT-7). It is a time chart which illustrates operation of operation production pattern (BT-8). (A) It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display of a small button and a small gauge, (b) It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display of a large button and a large gauge. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation effect in an operation effect pattern (BT-2). It is a figure explaining an example of the operation effect in an operation effect pattern (BT-3). It is a figure explaining an example of the operation effect in an accessory operation effect (weak operation). It is a figure explaining an example of the operation effect in an accessory operation effect (strong operation). It is a figure explaining an example of the operation effect in an operation effect pattern (BT-7-1). It is a figure explaining an example of the operation effect in an operation effect pattern (BT-7-2). It is a figure explaining an example of the operation effect in an operation effect pattern (BT-8). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an operation effect execution start process (BT-2 to BT-4). It is a flowchart which shows an example of an operation effect execution start process (BT-5). It is a flowchart which shows an example of an operation effect execution start process (BT-6). It is a flowchart which shows an example of an operation effect execution start process (BT-7-1). It is a flowchart which shows an example of an operation effect execution start process (BT-7-2). It is a flowchart which shows an example of an operation effect execution start process (BT-8).

  In the following description, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1. Pachinko machine in this embodiment FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine in the present embodiment, showing the layout of the main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and in a special game as an example of a variable display game, Special symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, are displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can change a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. indicate. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the ones to be turned on and the ones to be turned off are differently set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” only need to be attached to numbers indicating “0” to “9”. The symbol indicating “−” only needs to be assigned the symbol number “10”. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Say.

  Near the center of the game area on the game board 2, an image display device 5 is provided as one of the effect devices. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various effect devices (for example, a speaker 8, a game effect lamp 9, a movable accessory 17, etc.) in addition to the image display device 5.

  The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to each of variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. Thus, for example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display means such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the special game, it corresponds to the start of one of the fluctuation of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the fluctuation of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, the variation of the decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, The confirmed decorative pattern that is the variable display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative patterns that can be identified is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols is to stop and display the identification information such as decorative symbols and end the variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are composed of, for example, eight types of symbols. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning by passing the game ball through the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the second starting winning opening is played by the game ball. The reserved storage display generated based on the start winning by passing is a round white display. Note that the hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening, and the hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening. And the display mode may be different.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first special symbol display memory number for displaying the number of special figure reservation storage in an identifiable manner. A hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory is provided to form a second start winning opening as a start area.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not easily pass through the second start winning opening. Normally open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. It will be in the state of expansion open easily. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area changes between an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes and a normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes or cannot pass.

  The game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, and the first special figure holding memory number is not more than a predetermined upper limit value, 1 Start condition is established. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, 2 Start conditions are established. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big prize opening, and the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening. To do. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the grand prize opening, and the game ball passes through the big prize opening. Make it easier. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. It should be noted that instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed through the big winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, the game ball has passed through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than usual. Therefore, when the special prize winning device 7 is opened in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special prize winning port, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the special winning opening is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to obtain the winning ball by passing the gaming ball through the special winning opening. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball, and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. May be provided. In this case, a predetermined number of gaming balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a gaming ball that has entered one of the general winning holes is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Further, a game effect lamp 9 is provided around the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle is provided that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hit ball launching device.

A movable accessory 17 is provided on the upper part of the image display device 5. The movable accessory 17 shown in FIG. 1 exemplifies a movable accessory that can move downward in the drawing with the illustrated position as an initial position. For example, the movable accessory 17 descends to the center position of the symbol display area 5C of the image display device 5. The lowered movable accessory 17 rises and returns to the initial position. Moreover, the movable accessory 17 illustrated in FIG. 1 is rotatable. For example, the movable accessory 17 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise. The movable accessory 17 can be rotated with vertical movement.
The movable accessory 17 illustrated in FIG. 1 can include a plurality of LEDs 9CC. The LED 9CC may be lit when the movable accessory 17 moves or rotates, or may be lit when it does not move or rotate. The lighting operation of the LED 9CC includes a lighting operation or blinking operation of one LED 9CC, or a lighting operation or blinking operation of a plurality of LEDs 9CC.
In the present embodiment, the case where the movable accessory 17 is arranged at the center of the game board 2 is exemplified, but the arrangement of the movable accessory 17 is not limited to this, for example, at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. You may arrange. Moreover, you may arrange | position to the left or right of the upper position of the frame 3 for gaming machines. Further, a plurality of movable accessories may be arranged on the game board 2 or the game board frame 3.

The production operation by the movable accessory 17 refers to an operation in which, for example, the movable accessory 17 is moved up and down, the movable accessory 17 is rotated, or the LED 9CC is turned on, either alone or in combination. . Further, these operations may be operated in combination with, for example, lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and display of the image display device 5.
There are a plurality of modes in the production operation by the movable accessory 17. In the present embodiment, two types of action, strong action (strong effect) and weak action (weak effect), are prepared as effect actions by the movable accessory 17.
In the movable accessory 17, the strong operation and the weak operation include, for example, at least one of the vertical movement speed, the number of vertical movements, the lowered position, the rotation speed, the rotation direction, and the lighting operation of the LED 9 CC. Different ones are acceptable.
In addition, the strong action of the movable accessory 17 may be a thing with a high expectation degree (reliability) as compared to the weak action of the movable accessory 17. The big hit expectation of a strong action is (the rate at which the strong action is executed when it is determined to be a big hit) / (the strong action is executed both when it is determined as a big hit and when it is determined as a loss) It is calculated by calculating the ratio). Expected degree of jackpot for weak action is (the rate at which weak action is executed when it is determined to be a big hit) / (weak action is executed both when it is determined to be a big hit and when it is determined to be lost) It is calculated by calculating the ratio). Therefore, for example, when it is determined to be lost, the appearance frequency (execution frequency) of a strong action may be set lower than the appearance frequency of a weak action.
For example, a movement that descends to the first lowering position is a weak action, and an action that descends to the second lowering position below the first lowering position is a strong action, and the movement is lowered to the first lowering position when it is determined to be lost. The appearance frequency of the weak action to be performed may be higher than the appearance frequency of the strong action that descends to the second lowering position.
In addition, an operation that rotates in the first rotation direction (for example, clockwise) is a weak operation, and an operation that rotates in a second rotation direction (for example, counterclockwise) that is different from the first rotation direction is a strong operation. In such a case, the appearance frequency of the weak action rotating in the first rotation direction may be set higher than the appearance frequency of the strong action rotating in the second rotation direction.
When the lighting operation of one LED 9CC is a weak operation, the lighting operation of a plurality of LEDs 9CC is a strong operation, and when it is determined to be lost, the appearance frequency of a weak operation that turns on one LED 9CC is turned on. What is necessary is just to make it higher than the appearance frequency of the strong operation to operate.
Further, the weak action and the strong action are defined by the difference in the lighting action of the game effect lamp 9 or the display of the image display device 5 combined with the action of the movable accessory 17, and the weakness in the case where it is determined to be lost. The appearance frequency of the action may be higher than the appearance frequency of the strong action.
However, the distinction between the strong action and the weak action of the movable accessory 17 is not limited to the above. For example, the player who sees the operation of the movable accessory 17 may more strongly expect an operation that is more likely to expect an advantageous gaming state or the like.
The effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is also referred to as an accessory effect.

  The strong action of the movable accessory 17 is an example of a strong effect executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute one or more other strong effects as a strong performance instead of or in addition to the strong motion of the movable accessory 17. In this embodiment, a strong line (described later) is prepared as a strong effect. In addition, the weak movement of the movable accessory 17 is an example of a weak performance performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute one or more other weak effects as weak effects instead of or in addition to the weak action of the movable accessory 17. In this embodiment, weak lines (described later) are prepared as weak effects.

  The accessory effect by the movable accessory 17 can be executed as an operation effect (described later) according to the player's operation. In the present embodiment, an operation effect that is an effect pattern that defines a mode of operation effect by the image display device 5 according to the player's operation and a mode of operation effect by the movable accessory 17 according to the player's operation. A pattern (described later) is prepared. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 39, an operation effect including the effect on the display screen and the effect effect can be executed. The operation effect pattern includes at least one of an operation effect mode by the image display device 5 according to the player's operation or an operation effect mode by the movable accessory 17 according to the player's operation. If it is.

  In addition, the method of performing the operation effect including the effect on the display screen and the effect effect is not limited to the above. For example, an operation effect pattern that defines the mode of operation effect by the image display device 5 and an operation effect pattern that defines the mode of operation effect by the movable accessory 17 are prepared separately, and one can be selected according to the other. You may do it. Thereby, the operation effect including the effect on the display screen and the accessory effect can be executed.

  Moreover, the effect production | presentation by the movable accessory 17 is not limited to what is performed according to a player's operation. For example, during the variable display of the decorative symbols, the role effect by the movable role 17 may be executed without any operation by the player. Specifically, for example, an effect pattern (variation pattern) for variable display of decorative symbols, which is an effect operation by the image display device 5, and an effect pattern for defining the mode of the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 are prepared separately. In addition, the effect pattern that defines the mode of the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is selected according to the variation pattern, so that the accessory effect can be performed without any operation by the player during the variable display of the decorative pattern. May be executed. In addition, a variation pattern including a mode of effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is prepared, and a variation pattern including a mode of the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is selected. The accessory effect may be executed without the user's operation.

  The movable accessory 17 can be operated (linked) with other effect devices (for example, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, etc.) instead of or in addition to the image display device 5.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to the member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body. The stick controller 31 </ b> A includes an operation stick that the player holds. A trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger or the like in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A by an operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the near side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body, which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31 </ b> B is one mode of operation means for a player to operate the pachinko gaming machine 1. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a player detection sensor (not shown) as one mode of the operation means. The player detection sensor may detect a player instead of the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B or in combination with the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. For example, a proximity sensor, a television camera, a radar device, or the like can be used as the player detection sensor. Details of the player detection sensor will be described later.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes variable display of the normal symbol, such as the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Normal symbol display based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied The usual game with the device 20 is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, when a specific normal symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, as a fixed normal symbol, for example, when a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “normal symbol”. It will be “losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the tilting position. When time elapses, normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed through the first start winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the completion of the special symbol game or the big hit gaming state. In addition, after the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. For example, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied by the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the special symbol variable is changed. A definite special symbol that is the display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a predetermined special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “ "Small hit". In addition, when a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, it is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol. And a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific special symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to a predetermined upper limit in the big hit gaming state. In the period until the time elapses or the period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated, the big prize opening is opened. Depending on this, the round which makes special variable winning ball device 7 the 1st state which is advantageous to the player is executed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Note that even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the rounds may be ended depending on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player is relatively long is also referred to as a normal open round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is relatively short is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are the normal open round jackpot symbols. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is the first The special variable winning ball device 7 can be used for the player by opening the large winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time that is a period of elapses or a period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated. A round to change to an advantageous first state is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state controlled after the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player in each round. The upper limit time for changing to the first state is the second period shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state. Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of executions of the round may be a second round number smaller than the first round number in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, if a game ball wins a big winning opening, a predetermined number of balls can be obtained. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which it is practically impossible to get out. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the jackpot gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state. While the open period is the same for the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, in the short-term open round specific game state, the upper limit number of times that the big prize opening is open is the normal open round specific game state It may be less than the upper limit number of times. In other words, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is a period in which the period for changing the winning prize opening to the first state in which the game ball easily passes in each round is shorter than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. It may be at least one of the two periods and the second round number being less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state.

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small winning game state, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to change the large winning opening to the first state advantageous to the player, as in the short-term open big hit state. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. And, in response to the start of any of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. Then, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the variable display is ended by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. During the period, the decorative symbol variable display state may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state means that the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 form part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Display state, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Corresponding to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, a character image different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or a moving image different from the decorative design. There may be a case where an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach state is executed by reproducing and displaying the image or changing the variation of the decorative pattern. Such effect operations such as character image display, moving image reproduction display, and change in decorative pattern variation are referred to as reach effect display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before entering the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. In each reach mode, the possibility of being a “big hit” is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” can be varied depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. Then, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of the decorative design. Specifically, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the side of the main board 11 to be described later. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 to be described later may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then displayed in a plurality of decorative symbol display areas. After temporarily displaying the decorative pattern, the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed again after changing the decorative pattern again in the predetermined number of decorative pattern display areas in the temporarily displayed decorative pattern display area. An effect display for changing the design is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative designs are temporarily stopped after the decorative display of the decorative designs is started until the fixed decorative design resulting in the variable display is derived and displayed. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is executed again, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is met once, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and variable. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols temporarily in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until the determined decorative symbols that are the display results are derived and displayed. The effect display for changing the decorative symbols again in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the pseudo-continuous variation is performed once to three times, so that the decorative display variable display is based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. It can appear as if it was started 2-4 times in a row.

  As a variable display effect using such a decorative symbol variable display operation, various effect operations may be executed in addition to “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, or a message image or voice output is displayed, which is different from a reach effect or a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-ream”. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to a presentation operation different from the decorative pattern variable display operation such as lighting of a lamp, etc., and the reach effect by super reach may be executed. There is a case where a notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed prior to reaching the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may only include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is started. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, the effect display for changing the decorative symbols again is performed a predetermined number of times, and a plurality of pseudo variable displays are executed. In a game machine that executes a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that makes it appear as if it is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” is continuously announced over the pseudo-variable multiple display. The notice effect to be performed is also included in the continuous notice effect.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when variable display is executed separately from such pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is “big hit” based on the variable display variation pattern and variable display result. The notice effect during the change in which the possibility of becoming a notice is announced is executed.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. The fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in a special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a “reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “lost”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or without the reach effect being executed, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the predetermined normal jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped. Is displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is a fixed decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”is“ left ”,“ middle ”,“ right ” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Ornamental symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the normal jackpot combination are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are called normal symbols.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-probability change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after that, time reduction control is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the variable symbol variable display time in the special game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. The time-shortening control is terminated when any of the conditions in which a special number of games are executed a predetermined number of times after the jackpot gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit” is established first. That's fine.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “normal” is executed or the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the symbol number “1”. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the odd numbers“ 1 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”is“ left ”,“ middle ”,“ right ” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” in some cases. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, normally open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, probability variation control is performed together with time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a predetermined number of special figure games are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation falling lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal state. The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” is normal. To increase the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied by making it easier for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening, such as control to make the state longer than in the state and control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period. This period may be the same as the period in which the time reduction control is performed.

  A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which time-shortening control or high opening control is performed together with probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. Note that the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is only the gaming state in which the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control, in particular, the “probability variation state”. It may be a time-varying probability change state. On the other hand, the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed may be a time-variable certain variation state in order to be distinguished from the high-accuracy high-base state. The time-short state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low-accuracy base. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game becomes “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect or the like is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being reached. In some cases, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode of “accuracy”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big hit” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after that, the probability change control may be performed together with the short time control. When the jackpot type “probability change” and the jackpot type “surprise” are described separately (when the short-term open big hit state is described in this way, for example, when FIG. 7 or FIG. 16 described later is described), the jackpot type The “probability change” corresponding to the “probability change” is a probability change (probability change with the presence of a ball) other than the “probability change (probability change without substantial appearance)” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise accuracy”.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  The winning prize opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols that make up the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols. ”Is controlled to the normal open big hit state based on”, and when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprising”, it is controlled to the short open big hit gaming state, and variable display There are times when the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the result of “small hit”. On the other hand, if the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” There are a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. Therefore, the confirmed decorative pattern constituting the opening chance eye corresponds to being controlled to either the short-term opening big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination or a probable variable big hit combination. In the re-drawing effect, after temporarily displaying a decorative pattern that is a normal jackpot combination in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative symbols are changed again, and then the decorative symbols that are probabilistic big hit combinations are combined with the normal big hit combinations. Any one of the decorative patterns to be displayed is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  After a decisive decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts when one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round in the big hit gaming state During the big hit, which is a promising change notification effect on whether or not to control to the probable change state in the period until the next variable display game is started after the last round ends in the big hit game state A promotion effect may be executed. The notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is sometimes called an “ending promotion effect”.

2. Various control boards mounted on the pachinko gaming machine The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and an accessory control board as shown in FIG. Various control boards such as 16 are mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. The main board 11 controls the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure by controlling the turning on and off of the respective LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by performing lighting control, lighting off, coloring control, etc. ing.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operation in the image display device 5 and all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting or turning-off operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted.
The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like for driving are mounted.

The accessory control board 16 is a control board for the movable accessory 17 provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the effect by the movable accessory 17 is based on a command, control data, or the like from the effect control board 12 or the like. The actuator is controlled when the operation is performed. The actuator used when performing the rendering operation is, for example, a motor or solenoid for moving the movable accessory 17 up and down, a motor for rotating the movable accessory 17, an LED 9 CC, and the like. The accessory control board 16 includes, for example, a motor or solenoid drive circuit that moves the movable accessory 17 up and down, a motor drive circuit that rotates the movable accessory 17, a driver circuit that causes the LED 9CC to light up, and the like. The vertical movement speed of 17, the number of vertical movements, the lowered position, the rotation speed, the lighting method of the LED 9 CC, and the like are controlled.
In the present embodiment, the control of the effect operation by the movable accessory 17 is performed by the accessory control board 16 driving an actuator such as a motor based on an instruction from the effect control board 12 or the like. The mode of control of the rendering operation by is not limited to this. For example, the production control board 12 and the main board 11 may perform control to directly operate the actuator. That is, it is possible to control the rendering operation by the movable accessory 17 without using the accessory control board 16.
Further, the program for performing the rendering operation by the movable accessory 17 may be stored in any base of the bonus control board 16, the presentation control board 12, or the main board 11, and may be executed on any base.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 can have any configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp. 9 and a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

3. Content of Production Control Command FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the production control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE, and the second byte indicates EXT. The first bit of the MODE data is always “1”. The first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be 1 or a plurality of 3 or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”. Different EXT data is set according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types in the case.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. Also good. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. Good. In the big prize opening opening notification command and the big prize opening opening notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning is generated, and the first special symbol display apparatus 4A This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning is generated, and thus the second special symbol display device 4B. Is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like.

  In this embodiment, as the stored storage information, a first start opening prize specifying command or a second starting opening prize specifying command that designates which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is won. And a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. When the reserved memory number increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased may be transmitted. On the other hand, when the reserved memory number decreases, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, the total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase in the total pending storage number.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result as to which determination value range the random value for determining the variation pattern falls within as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the random number determination process at the time of winning, based on the occurrence of the start winning, whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, “small hit”, whether to win big The variation category (variation pattern type) is determined on the basis of the random number MR3 for determining the type and variation category. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. An effect control CPU 120, which will be described later, mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command. The jackpot type can be recognized, and the variation category can be recognized based on the value set in the variation category command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

4). FIG. 4 illustrates a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation category, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the figure display result and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern” (“non-reach loss variation pattern”, “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss”. (Also referred to as “(loss) variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern ”(“ reach loss variation pattern ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ reach ”among the cases where the variable display result is“ losing ”. Also referred to as).

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit fluctuation pattern includes a “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” and a “small hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “small hit”. As the big hit variation pattern, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each of the big hit types may be prepared.

  Non-reach variation patterns are prepared for multiple variation patterns with different variation times, corresponding to time-short control executed when the total number of reserved memories is large, or when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state or the short-time state. Good. As a result, any variation pattern is selected according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, thereby enabling control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  For variation patterns including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern corresponding to the reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

5). Variation Category and Variation Pattern FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation category and variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) variation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the variation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. The variation categories “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the variation category “PA3”. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-3” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-3” belong to the variation category “PA5”. The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the variation category “PB3”. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-3” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-3” belong to the variation category “PB5”. The variation category “PC1” is a sudden / small hit variation category. Variation patterns “PC1-1” to “PC1-3” belong to the variation category “PC1”.

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach (lack) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as non-reach (lack). The variation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach variation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the slip effect is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which a slip effect is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the variation category “PA1” is a non-reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shorter than the variation pattern “PA2-1”.

  The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a normal reach (loss). Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (lost) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach α (lost). The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach β (loss). The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a normal reach (big hit). Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach α (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as super reach β (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation pattern “PC1-1” belonging to the variation category “PC1” is a normal reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a normal reach (accuracy / small hit). The fluctuation pattern “PC1-2” is a super reach α (accuracy / small hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as super reach α (accuracy / small hit). The variation pattern “PC1-3” is a variation pattern in which a special-out stop effect is executed (accuracy / small hit). The special stoppage is, for example, a case where “3”, “5”, “7” are stopped and displayed on the effective lines of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or a specially designed decorative symbol. Any part of the effective line (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5C), or any part that is stopped and displayed on the effective line may be used.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of command tables (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control commands) used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11. Has been.

  The special figure display result (variable display result) of the special figure game includes a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101 before the fixed special symbol that is the special figure display result of the special figure game is derived and displayed. This is determined based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, the first special figure display result determination table and the second reference that are referred to when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the short-time state (the low probability state). The ROM 101 stores a special figure display result determination table, and a first special figure display result determination table and a second special figure display result determination table that are referred to when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state). . In each special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result.

6). FIG. 6 illustrates the determination ratio of the special figure display result. FIG. 6A shows the first special game (first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 4A when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state). This shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result of the special figure game). FIG. 6B shows a second special game (second special figure) used by the second special symbol display device 4B when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short-time state (low probability state). This shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result of the special figure game). FIG. 6C shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result of the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state (high probability state). ing. FIG. 6D shows the determination ratio of the special figure display result of the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state). ing.

  That is, in the first special figure game in the normal state or the short time state, as shown in FIG. 6A, 512 determined values (for example, “0” to “511”) are displayed as the special figure display result “big hit”. Is determined to be about 0.8% (512 ÷ 65536). Also, since 256 determined values (for example, “512” to “767”) are assigned to the special figure display result “small hit”, the determination ratio of “small hit” is about 0.4% (256 ÷ 65536). Since 64768 (for example, “768” to “65535”) determination values are assigned to the special figure display result “losing”, the determination ratio of “losing” is approximately 98.8% (64768 ÷ 65536). ). In addition, in the second special figure game in the normal state or the short time state, as shown in FIG. 6B, 512 (for example, “0” to “511”, etc.) determined values are displayed as the special figure display result “big hit”. Is determined to be about 0.8% (512 ÷ 65536). Furthermore, since 65024 (for example, “512” to “65535”) determination values are assigned to the special figure display result “losing”, the determination ratio of “losing” is approximately 99.2% (65024 ÷ 65536). ). In addition, the number of assigned decision values and the decision rate in the first special figure game in the probability variation state are as shown in FIG. In addition, the number of assigned decision values and the decision rate in the second special figure game in the probability variation state are as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (C), the determination ratio of “big hit” in the first special figure game is normal when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probable change state (high probability state). It is higher than when it is in the state or in the short time state (low accuracy state). Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (D), the determination ratio of “big hit” in the second special figure game is that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state (high probability state). Sometimes, it is higher than that in the normal state or the short time state (the low probability state).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, “small hit” can be determined in the first special figure game, but “small hit” is not determined in the second special figure game. Yes. Thereby, for example, in a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a short time state (low probability high base state) or a probability variation state (high probability high base state), The occurrence of “small hits” where it is difficult to obtain a prize ball is avoided, and a decrease in gaming interest due to a prolonged game is prevented. In addition, although “small hit” can be determined in the second special figure game, the determination ratio of “small hit” in the second special figure game is lower than the determination ratio of “small hit” in the first special figure game. May be.

  In addition, when the special figure display result “big hit” is determined, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101 and the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type are displayed. Based on this, the jackpot type is determined. In the present embodiment, the jackpot type determination table referred to in the first special figure game and the jackpot type determination table referred to in the second special figure game are stored in the ROM 101 as the big hit type determination table. In each jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type.

7). Determination ratio of jackpot type FIG. 7 illustrates the determination ratio of jackpot type. FIG. 7A shows a case where the special figure display result of the first special figure game is “big hit”, that is, the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, and the special figure display result. Represents the ratio of determining the type of jackpot in the case where is assumed to be a jackpot. FIG. 7B shows a case where the special figure display result of the second special figure game is “big hit”, that is, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure and the special figure display result is “big hit”. Represents the determination ratio of the jackpot type. That is, in the case of “big hit” in the first special figure game, as shown in FIG. 7A, 36 (for example, “0” to “35”, etc.) determined values are big hit types “non-probable change”. ”Is assigned, the determination ratio of“ non-probable change ”is 36% (36 ÷ 100). In addition, since 46 determination values (for example, “36” to “81”) are assigned to the jackpot type “probability variation”, the determination ratio of “probability variation” is 46% (46 ÷ 100). In addition, since 18 determined values (for example, “82” to “99”, etc.) are assigned to the big hit type “surprise accuracy”, the determination rate of “surprise accuracy” is 18% (18 ÷ 100). Also, in the case of “big hit” in the second special figure game, as shown in FIG. 7B, 36 (for example, “0” to “35”, etc.) determined values are big hit types “non-probable change”. ”Is assigned, the determination ratio of“ non-probable change ”is 36% (36 ÷ 100). In addition, since 64 (for example, “36” to “99”) determination values are assigned to the jackpot type “probability variation”, the determination ratio of “probability variation” is 64% (64 ÷ 100).

  As shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, “Accuracy” can be determined in the first special figure game, but “Accuracy” is not determined in the second special game. As a result, in the gaming state in which the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a “crash” that makes it difficult to obtain a prize ball and Prevents a decline in the entertainment fun. It should be noted that although “Accuracy” can be determined in the second special figure game, the determination ratio of “Accuracy” in the second special figure game may be lower than the determination ratio of “Accuracy” in the first special figure game. Good.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine the variation category as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, in this embodiment, a plurality of variable category determination tables corresponding to the special figure display result and the number of reserved storage are stored. That is, the variation category is determined based on the variation category determination table corresponding to the special figure display result and the number of reserved storages, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, stored in the ROM 101. Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information on all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to variation categories are stored. That is, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern stored in the ROM 101. Instead of a plurality of variation pattern determination tables, one large variation pattern determination table including information on all variation pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. Data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure, etc. based on the data (for example, a special figure) Process flags). Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

8). Game control data holding area In such a RAM 102, for example, game control data holding as shown in FIG. 8 is held as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. An area 150 is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting winning is generated. The holding data (first special figure holding information) of the first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a reservation number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (first special figure hold information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates a holding number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (second special figure hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The first special symbol game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The general-purpose hold storage unit 151C stores on-hold data related to a general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display device 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as hold data (ordinary hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores the first reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number, which are stored values of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number, etc. Remembered.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 126 for storing image data and the like are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. In the following description, the case where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program will be described as an example, but the effect control program may be executed by another device. For example, a CPU provided other than the effect control board 12 may be used. A plurality of processors may be used instead of using a single processor.

  The effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, RAM 122, or CGROM 126 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14 and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores an operation effect pattern determination table (an operation effect pattern determination table referred to in order to determine any operation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern) referred to in order to determine an operation effect pattern. ing. In the operation effect pattern determination table, for each variation pattern, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR6 for determining the operation effect pattern is set for one or more operation effect patterns of a plurality of types of operation effect patterns. Assigned.

  For convenience of explanation, the random number value MR6 (not shown) for determining the operation effect pattern can have 100 random numbers ("0" to "99"), like the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type. ).

  Further, the ROM 121 determines a hold display pattern determination table to be referred to for determining a display mode pattern of the hold display using a predetermined random number value, and a pre-reading notice effect pattern using the predetermined random value. Therefore, a pre-reading notice effect pattern determination table to be referred to may be stored.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a winning hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine a display mode of a hold display at the time of winning (also referred to as a winning hold display mode). Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of winning hold display mode determination tables corresponding to the variation categories are stored. That is, the winning hold display mode is determined based on the winning hold display mode determination table corresponding to the variable category and the random value MR8 (not shown) for determining the winning hold display mode stored in the ROM 121. Is done. Instead of a plurality of winning-holding display mode determination tables, one large winning-holding display mode determination table including information of all winning-holding display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode change presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the hold display after being added to the start winning storage display area 5H. That is, the presence / absence of the change is determined based on the hold display mode change presence / absence determination table and the random number MR9 (not shown) for determining the hold display mode change.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode change place determination table that is referred to for determining a place where the hold display mode is changed (timing for changing the hold display mode). Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of hold display mode change place determination tables are stored in accordance with the hold storage number (first special figure hold storage number) and the winning hold display mode. That is, the place where the hold display mode is changed is stored in the ROM 121, the hold display mode change place determination table according to the number of hold storage and the winning hold display mode, and a random value for determining the hold display mode change place It is determined based on MR10 (not shown). Instead of a plurality of hold display mode change location determination tables, one large hold display mode change location determination table including information of all the hold display mode change location determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  The ROM 121 also has a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the game effect lamp 9, and the effect model). The data etc. which comprise are stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative symbols, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), and the like are realized.

Various image data can be stored in the CGROM 126 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. For example, the image data stored in the CGROM 126 is read out and displayed on the image display device 5 by the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the CPU 120 for effect control.
In addition, the case where the production control board 12 in this embodiment mounts CGROM126 and ROM121 was illustrated. However, the image data stored in the CGROM 126 may be stored in the ROM 121 and the CGROM 126 may be omitted.

  The CGROM 126 can store a background image displayed on the image display device 5 and a partial background image displayed on the background image. The CGROM 126 may store a plurality of types of background images or a plurality of types of partial background images. Details of the background image and the partial background image will be described later.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from when the variation of the special symbol is started in the special game until the finalized special symbol that is the special graphic display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect operations in symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect operations not accompanied by variable display of decorative symbols.

9. Effect Control Pattern FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the game effect lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) of the game effect lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation means such as the operation button 30 is detected effectively, control contents of the rendering operation when it is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation means. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches any of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to cause the game effect lamp 9 to emit light in a manner specified by the lamp control data, which is specified by the operation detection control data. In the operation valid period, control is performed to accept the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B and determine the content of the effect. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (image display device 5, speaker 8, game effect lamp) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 9. The control of the movable member provided in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP (Video Display Processor) or the like reads image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as the CGROM 126 and stores it in a VRAM (Video RAM). Deploy it by temporarily storing it. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

10. Effect control data holding area The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 has an effect as shown in FIG. 10A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. A control data holding area 190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , A set of four commands called a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”.

  The commands stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one every time the decorative symbol variable display is started, and the buffer numbers (in order of winning among the commands) are maintained. However, subsequent commands are shifted. Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command) Command, a command associated with the second start opening winning designation command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number magnitude relationship), and the decorative symbol variable display is interlocked with the second special game. When the command is started, the command stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command is stored. One (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (the command associated with the first start opening prize designation command, the second The command associated with the start opening winning designation command is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship). For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The commands stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” to “4” are shifted to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”, respectively, and the storage state shown in FIG. When the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted, and the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are respectively deleted. Each command stored in the area corresponding to is shifted to buffer numbers “2” and “3”, respectively.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the prefetch notice buffer 194B as shown in FIG. The prefetch notice buffer 194B is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A. In other words, in the prefetching notice buffer 194B, the contents of determination regarding the prefetching notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. . When pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the notice buffer 194B, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. In addition, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is changed to another buffer number in the received command buffer 194A at the start winning prize in FIG. When shifted, the contents associated with the buffer number in the prefetch notice buffer 194B are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

11. Game Control Timer Interrupt Process When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

12 Special Symbol Process Processing FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in steps S208 and S211 in FIG. FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S220 of FIG. 14 as the winning random number determination process.

13. In the start winning determination process in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first has a first winning award provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6 </ b> A. Based on the detection signal from the 1 start port switch 22A, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storing number). (4)) is determined (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S207).

  When the first start opening switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), After executing the process of step S209, based on the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the second start opening switch 22B. Whether or not is ON is determined (step S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number (the second special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit memory number). (4)) is determined (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S210).

  After executing the process of step S207, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S209), and the process of step S203 is performed. Proceed to After executing the process of step S210, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S212), and the start winning determination process Exit. Thereby, even if it is a case where the start winning of a game ball is detected at the same time in the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

14 Start winning process CPU 103 updates the start winning process (steps S208 and S211) so as to add 1 to the reserved figure number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer (FIG. 14). Step S215). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S219, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S220). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S221). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

15. Random value determination process at the time of winning The CPU 103, as the random value determination process at the time of winning (step S220), for example, by confirming the state of the short time flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, etc. 1 is identified (step S401 in FIG. 15A). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S401, the CPU 103 selects a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the gaming state and the variation special figure from the plurality of special figure display result determination tables (step S402). For example, when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low-probability state) and the start port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. . Further, for example, when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state) and the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table of FIG. 6B is selected. To do.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S402, the CPU 103 converts the special figure display result determination table selected in step S401 and numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of FIG. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”. Specifically, the above-mentioned special figure display result determination disorder is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (the range of numerical values assigned to the special figure display result “big hit”) in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S402. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1 (step S403). The CPU 103 may make the above determination by comparing the minimum value (lower limit value) or the maximum value (upper limit value) of the jackpot determination range with the above-described numerical data, or each numerical value within the jackpot determination range and the above-described numerical value. The above determination may be made by comparing the numerical data. The same applies to other determinations such as determination of whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” and determination of the big hit type.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” as in the process of step S403. That is, the random number value for determining the above-mentioned special figure display result within the predetermined small hit determination range (the range of the numerical value assigned to the special figure display result “small hit”) in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S402. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating MR1 (step S404).

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405). It should be noted that even when the small hit determination range does not exist in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S401, it is determined that it is not within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined (step S409). That is, the CPU 103 selects a jackpot type determination table corresponding to the variation special chart from a plurality of jackpot type determination tables, and within the determination range of any jackpot type in the selected jackpot type determination table, the step of FIG. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted in S217. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result by the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S410).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S405, S407, and S410, the variation category is determined (step S412). That is, the CPU 103 selects and selects a variation category determination table corresponding to the special figure display result (for example, the determination result of step S403 or step S404) and the number of reserved storage from the plurality of variation category determination tables. It is determined whether within the determination range of which variation category in the variation category determination table is numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in step S217 of FIG.

16. Fluctuation Category Determination Table FIG. 16 shows a selection example of the variation category determination table. The ROM 101 includes a variation category (“PA1”, “PA2”, “PA3”) corresponding to the special figure display result “losing”, the special figure display result “non-probability change / probability change”, or the special figure display result “probability / small hit”. As variable category determination tables for determining “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4”, “PB5”, and “PC1”), five types of variable category determination tables (“C-TBL1” to “C-TBL5”) are stored. It is assumed that FIG. 16 shows a selection example in which any one of five types of variation category determination tables (“C-TBL1” to “C-TBL5”) stored in the ROM 101 is selected.

17. Fluctuation Category Determination Ratios FIGS. 17A to 17E show the variation category determination ratios according to the respective variation category determination tables (“C-TBL1” to “C-TBL5”). As shown in FIG. 4, the possible number of random value MR3 for determining the variation category is 100 ("0" to "99"). Therefore, the number of determination values to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category for each variation category and the determination ratio of each variation category are changed from one to the other as shown in FIG. Alternatively, for the sake of simplification and the like, the number of allocations and the determination ratio are collectively shown in the same column (column) for the sake of simplification and the like. The same applies to the explanatory diagrams illustrating the subsequent determination ratios.

  According to FIGS. 16 and 17, when the special figure display result is “non-probable change / probable change”, the variation category (“PA4” or “PB4”) and the variation category (“PA5” or “PB5”) of the super reach β are easily determined. For example, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding storage number is “1” (determining that the special figure display result is “losing” for the first start winning prize on hold. As shown in the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the determination rate of the variation category “PA5 (super reach β (lost))” is 2%, and the special figure display result is “lost”. When the first special figure hold memory number is “2” or “3” (the special figure display result is determined to be “lost” for the first start winning of the second hold or the third hold) ), As shown in the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, the determination ratio of the variation category “PA5” is 1%, the special figure display result is “losing”, and the first special figure reservation storage number is “4”. ”(Special for the 4th first start prize on hold) When the display result is determined to be “losing”), the determination rate of the variation category “PA5” is 1% as shown in the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, whereas When the figure display result is “non-probability change / probability change”, as shown in the change category determination table “C-TBL4”, the determination ratio of the change category “PB5 (super reach β (big hit))” is 40%.

  Also, for example, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding memory number is “4”, the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding memory number is “4”. Compared to the case of “2” or “3”, or when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding storage number is “1”, the variation category “PA1 (shortened / non-reach lost)” Is easily determined. Specifically, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding storage number is “1”, the change category “PA1” is determined as shown in the change category determination table “C-TBL1”. When the ratio is 0%, the special figure display result is “losing”, and the first special figure holding storage number is “2” or “3”, the fluctuation category “C-TBL2” as shown in the fluctuation category determination table “C-TBL2” While the determination ratio of “PA1” is 4%, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” is obtained when the special figure display result is “losing” and the first special figure holding storage number is “4”. As shown in FIG. 4, the determination rate of the variation category “PA1” is 64%.

  Then, after setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 15B to the effect control board 12 in accordance with the determination result (determination result) by the process of step S412 (step S412). S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Done. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. The special symbol normal process will be described later.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command. The transmission setting process for transmitting etc. is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”. The setting of the variation pattern will be described later.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. The first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game (special game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B The elapsed time is measured by a common timer regardless of whether the game is a graphic game). Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 only needs to be a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, the big win type corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” is set to “29 seconds” as the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened, and the upper prize is the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the game effect lamp 9. Processing that waits until it elapses, processing that performs various settings for starting probability variation control and time-saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hitting end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the game effect lamp 9. Processing to wait until is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

18. Special Symbol Normal Processing FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as special symbol normal processing. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  As described above, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure holding memory number is “0”, the first special figure game and the second special figure game are executed. When the figure game is put on hold, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to being executed in preference to the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes through) the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). ) And the special game (first special game, second special game) may be executed in the order in which the start prizes (first start prize, second start prize) are generated. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and to determine which of the first special game and the second special game is to be executed from the stored data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the gaming state and the fluctuation special figure is selected from a plurality of special figure display result determination tables (step S239). . In the process of step S402 shown in FIG. 15A, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used as a variable special figure, but in the process of step S239, the variable special figure is used. The specified buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used. For example, in the process of step S239, if the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state) and the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special characteristic of FIG. When the figure display result determination table is selected and the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. Following the process of step S239, a special figure display result is determined (step S240). For example, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result within the determination range of any special figure display result in the special figure display result determination table selected in the process of step S239 (read out in step S232, What is necessary is just to determine whether there is numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the fluctuation random number buffer, and determining the special figure display result.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). Subsequent to the processing of step S242, a jackpot type determination table corresponding to the fluctuation special figure is selected from a plurality of jackpot type determination tables (step S243). In the process of step S409 shown in FIG. 15A, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used as the fluctuation special figure, but in the process of step S243, the fluctuation special figure is used. The specified buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used. Subsequent to the process of step S243, the jackpot type is determined (step S244). For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type within the determination range of any big hit type in the big hit type determination table selected in the process of step S242 (read out in step S232 and stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation) It is sufficient to determine whether or not the jackpot type is determined by determining whether there is a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type.

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  When it is determined in step S246 that it is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, the special figure display determined in the process in step S240. In the case of a big hit, a confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the big hit type determined in step S244 (step S248). After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. .

  When the number of first special figure reservation storage is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR3 for determining the variation category and the variation pattern for determining the variation pattern from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random value MR5 is extracted. Note that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category related to the variation has already been extracted in the start winning process, and is stored as reserved data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B). However, in the variation pattern setting process, a new variation is determined without using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B). A random value MR3 for category determination is extracted.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines the variation category using the newly extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation category, similarly to step S412 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category that is the determination result from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101. Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines any variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the selected variation pattern determination table and the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR5. .

19. Fluctuation Pattern Determination Table FIG. 19 shows a selection example of the variation pattern determination table. The ROM 101 stores nine types of variation pattern determination tables as variation pattern determination tables for determining variation patterns corresponding to the variation categories “PA1” to “PA5”, “PB3” to “PB5”, and “PC1”. It shall be. FIG. 19 shows a selection example in which any one of nine types of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101 is selected.

20. Fluctuation Pattern Determination Ratio FIG. 20 illustrates a variation pattern determination ratio. The ROM 101 includes a variation category (“PA1”, “PA2”, “PA3”) corresponding to the special figure display result “losing”, the special figure display result “non-probability change / probability change”, or the special figure display result “probability / small hit”. Assume that nine types of variation pattern determination tables are stored as variation pattern determination tables corresponding to “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4”, “PB5”, and “PC1”). FIGS. 20A to 20I show the variation pattern determination ratios based on the respective variation pattern determination tables (“P-TBL1” to “P-TBL9”).

  According to FIGS. 5, 16, 17, and 20, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern (variation pattern “ PA4-1 ”to variation pattern“ PA4-3 ”, variation pattern“ PB4-1 ”to variation pattern“ PB4-3 ”), and a variation pattern related to super reach β (variation pattern“ PA5-1 ”to variation pattern“ PA5-3 ”, variation pattern“ PB5-1 ”to variation pattern“ PB5-3 ”) are high. In other words, when a variation pattern related to super reach α or a variation pattern related to super reach β is executed, other variation patterns (for example, variation patterns related to normal reach (variation patterns “PA3-1”, “ The big hit expectation degree is higher than the case where “PA3-2”, “PB3-1”, “PB3-2”)) is executed. More specifically, the jackpot expectation increases in the order of the fluctuation pattern related to super reach β> the fluctuation pattern related to super reach α> the fluctuation pattern related to normal reach (the fluctuation pattern related to super reach β> the fluctuation pattern related to super reach α). Fluctuation pattern> Fluctuation in order of variation pattern related to normal reach.

  As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination process in step S101, transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed to the effect control board 12 ( In step S219), transmission settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the special figure display result determined in steps S403, S404, S409, etc. are made (steps S405, S407, S410), and determined in step S412. Transmission setting for transmitting a variation category command corresponding to the variation category is performed (step S413), and transmission setting for transmitting a pending storage number notification command is performed (step S221). After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). When the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, notification of reserved memory count Four commands called commands (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. In the main board 11, in the special symbol normal processing in step S110, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol display result of the special symbol using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, or the like. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like. Further, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the confirmed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like. Transmission settings for transmission to the effect control board 12 are performed. When the variable display is started by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after these processes are executed, the variable display result notification command, the variation pattern designation command, and the like are included in one timer interrupt. Sent in bulk. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  In other words, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110) at the timing when the variable symbol or decorative symbol variable display is started. It is determined whether or not to control to the gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and the variable pattern setting process (step S111) determines the specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbols, respectively. The content determined by the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening), a “big hit” or “ It is determined whether or not it is controlled as a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state as “small hits”, or a rough variable display mode (variation category) of decorative symbols is determined, and determined by each production control command The contents thus transmitted are transmitted to the effect control board 12.

21. Effect Control Main Process Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 21 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, control that becomes an effect control command or the like from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture the signal.

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, various operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the game effect lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

22. Command Analysis Processing FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 21 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S502). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; Yes), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If it is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; Yes), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; No), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; Yes), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; Yes), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; Yes), the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; Yes), or steps S503, S505, S509, and S511. After executing any of the above processes, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer 194A (step S512), and the process returns to the step S501.

  In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the retention storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the top of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; No), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501.

  Start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated as in the case of a notification command) is also referred to as a start winning command. The reserved memory number notification command and the start opening winning designation command are also referred to as reserved memory information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information. Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received command is any one of a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. May be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

23. Effect Control Process Process FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 21 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a start winning determination process for determining the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the effect mode (step S150).

  After the start winning determination process is performed in step S150 shown in FIG. 23, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, the following processes in steps S170 to S177 are performed. Select one of them and execute it.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which judge are included.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various effects operations, a process of determining a definite decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like are included.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to this, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed completely stopped. If you want to display the confirmed decorative pattern completely in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command When the time elapses, the determined display pattern can be derived and displayed autonomously on the side of the effect control board 12 without using the effect control command from the main board 11 to determine the variable display result. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit effect processing. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag corresponds to the effect processing during the small hit. The value is updated to “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Displaying, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, turning on and off the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14, Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as blinking is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to “5” corresponding to the small hit end effect. Update.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, and the effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Displaying, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, turning on and off the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14, Various effects control at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as blinking, is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the voice control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on, off, and blinking by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. That is, various effect control in the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. To do.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on, off, and blinking by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

24. Variable Display Start Setting Process FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 23 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S701). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S701; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern is read. Is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” (ie, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA2-3” in FIG. 5). It is determined whether or not there is (step S702).

  If it is determined in step S702 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S702; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S703). As an example, in the process of step S703, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S703, a determined decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the variable symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S703; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S704). As an example, in the process of step S704, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S701 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S701; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S705). When it is determined to be “accuracy” or “small hit” (step S705; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or “small hit”, such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S706). In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute any of the opening chance eyes by referring to.

  If it is determined in step S705 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S705; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S707). As an example, in the process of step S707, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot determined symbol updated by a random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the plural types of normal symbols is selected and determined as the definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one decorative symbol is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols, and a definite ornament symbol pattern that constitutes a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination is selected. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S703, S704, S706, and S707, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern based on the variation pattern (step S711). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command as the usage pattern. If a plurality of effect control patterns corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command are prepared, any one is selected and set as a usage pattern. Details of the processing in step S711 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After executing the process of step S711, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a pending digest process (step S712). Specifically, when starting the change of the decorative symbol in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol this time is interlocked with the first special symbol game), the start winning memory display The hold display displayed at the right end of the area 5H is shifted to the current display area, and when there is another hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H, the other hold display is shifted in the start prize storage display area 5H. . More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets, as a use pattern, an effect control pattern that shifts the hold display displayed at the right end of the start winning memory display area 5H to the current display area, and the start winning memory display area 5H. When there is another on-hold display, an effect control pattern for shifting the other on-hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is set as a use pattern, and the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is designated. By transmitting a display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the hold display displayed at the right end of the start winning storage display area 5H is shifted to the current display area, and the start winning storage display area 5H. When there is another hold display on the start, the other hold display is displayed as a start winning memory display. Shifting the rear 5H. Note that the hold display in the current display area may be deleted when the variable display is started, executed, or ended. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  In addition, in the on-hold digest process (step S712), when the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 shifts from the right end of the start winning storage display area 5H to the current display area. It is determined whether or not information indicating that the display mode of the hold display is to be changed is stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B. If the information is stored, the display mode is changed when shifting to the current display area. Further, when there is another hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, the effect control CPU 120 displays information indicating that the display mode is changed for each hold display to be shifted in the start winning memory display area 5H. It is determined whether or not it is stored in 194B. If it is stored, the display mode is changed when shifting in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  After executing the pending digest processing (step S712), for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command ( Step S713). Subsequently, a change display start setting process for making a setting for starting the change of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is executed (step S714). For example, the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in each process of the mode effect setting process in step S708, the pseudo continuous effect setting process in step S709, the turn effect setting process in step S710, and the effect control pattern determination process in step S711. The setting for starting the variation of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 by transmitting the included display control command specified by the display control data to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. Settings for starting sound output from the speaker 8 by transmitting a sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 13, and lamp control data included in the effect control pattern are provided. Do not transmit the designated electrical signal to the lamp control board 14. To set for starting light emission in the gaming effect lamp 9 by.

  After the processing of step S714 is executed, the command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is digested (step S715). Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 has the smallest buffer among the commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (in the first start opening prize designation command) The commands associated with each other and the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command are shifted while maintaining the winning order. The same applies when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game. Also, in the process of step S715, the information stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B provided in the RAM 122 or the like is deleted or shifted in accordance with the command deletion or shift. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S716), and the variable display start setting process ends.

25. Effect Control Pattern Determination Process FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control pattern determination process executed in step S711 of FIG. In FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies a variation pattern (step S7111). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command.

After executing the process of step S7111, the CPU 120 for effect control determines an operation effect pattern from the identified variation pattern, and stores the effect aspect of the determined operation effect pattern in the RAM 122 (step S7112).
Here, it is assumed that the ROM 121 stores an operation effect pattern determination table and an effect mode defined for each operation effect pattern. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that an effect mode is defined corresponding to each operation effect pattern. The details of the effect mode defined for each operation effect pattern will be described later with reference to FIG.
Based on the operation effect pattern determination table stored in the ROM 121 and the random number value MR6 for determining the operation effect pattern, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the operation effect patterns according to the variation pattern identified in step S7111. decide.
The effect control CPU 120 reads out the effect aspect of the determined operation effect pattern from the ROM 121 and stores it in the RAM 122.
In the present embodiment, the operation effect pattern determination table and the operation effect pattern effect modes are read from the ROM 121 and the operation effect pattern effect modes are stored in the RAM 122. However, the operation effect pattern determination table and the operation effect pattern The effect mode may be stored in another storage unit (for example, a VRAM (not shown)). Further, the effect control CPU 120 may directly read out and execute the effect form of the operation effect pattern from the ROM 21 instead of reading it from the ROM 21 and storing it in the RAM 122.
Here, determination of the operation effect pattern in step S7112 will be described with reference to FIG.

28. Operation Effect Pattern Determination Ratio FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the operation effect pattern determination ratio determined in step S7112.
In FIG. 28, the operation effect pattern illustrates a case where 12 types of BT-1 to BT-8 are defined. The operation effect pattern is determined based on the operation effect pattern determination table and the random number MR6 for determining the operation effect pattern, corresponding to the variation pattern described in FIG. The determination ratio of the operation effect pattern exemplified in FIG. 28 is arbitrary, and other determination ratios may be applied.

28, the variation pattern in FIG. 5 is omitted as follows. PA1-1 which is a fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation category PA1 (shortening / non-reach (losing)) is represented by PA1-n. PA2-1 to PA2-3, which are fluctuation patterns of the fluctuation category PA2 (non-reach (losing)), are represented by PA2-n. Hereinafter, similarly, the fluctuation patterns are PA3-n (normal reach (losing)), PB3-n (normal reach (losing)), PA4-n (super reach (losing)), PA5-n (super reach (losing)). , PB4-n (super reach (per hit)) and PB5-n (super reach (per hit)).
In the present embodiment, the description of the variation pattern PC1-n in “Accuracy / Small hit” of FIG. 5 is omitted for the sake of simplicity. However, the variation pattern of PC1-n can be associated with the operation effect pattern in the same manner as other variation patterns.

The operation effect pattern is determined based on the operation effect pattern determination ratio in the table of FIG. The determination of the operation effect pattern is performed by the following procedure, for example.
Here, the numerical value range generated by the random value MR6 for determining the operation effect pattern to be updated in step S76 described in FIG. 21 is divided in advance according to the determination ratio of each operation effect pattern in FIG. It is assumed that a numerical value range is defined in advance for each operation effect pattern.
In the process of step S7112, first, it is determined to which divided numerical range the generated rendering random number belongs. Next, an operation effect pattern corresponding to the determined divided numerical range is determined. The procedure for determining the operation effect pattern is arbitrary as long as the operation effect pattern determination ratio in FIG. 28 is followed.

(PA1-n)
In FIG. 28, in the process of step S7112, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to the operation effect pattern with 100% BT-1 when the variation pattern specified in step S7111 is PA1-n (PA1-1). The other operation effect patterns are associated with 0%. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 determines BT-1 at a rate of 100% regardless of the numerical value of the generated effect random number.

(PA2-n)
When the variation pattern identified in step S7111 is PA2-n (PA2-1 to PA2-3), the effect control CPU 120 determines the operation effect pattern “BT-1” at a rate of 50%. The operation effect pattern “BT-2-1” is determined at a rate of 25%, the operation effect pattern “BT-2-2” is determined at a rate of 5%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-3-1” is determined. The operation effect pattern “BT-3-2” is determined at a rate of 2%.

(PA3-n)
When the variation pattern identified in step S7111 is PA3-n ("PA3-1" or "PA3-2"), the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation effect pattern "BT-1" to 20%. The operation effect pattern “BT-2-1” is determined at a rate of 18%, the operation effect pattern “BT-2-2” is determined at a rate of 2%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-3” is determined. -1 "is determined at a rate of 18%, the operation effect pattern" BT-3-2 "is determined at a rate of 2%, and the operation effect pattern" BT-4-1 "is determined at a rate of 18%, The operation effect pattern “BT-4-2” is determined at a rate of 2%, the operation effect pattern “BT-5” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-7-1” is set at 8%. The percentage is determined by the ratio, and the operation effect pattern “BT-7-2” is divided into 2%. In the decision.

(PB3-n)
When the variation pattern identified in step S7111 is PB3-n ("PB3-1" or "PB3-2"), the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation effect pattern "BT-1" to 20%. The operation effect pattern “BT-2-1” is determined at a rate of 2%, the operation effect pattern “BT-2-2” is determined at a rate of 18%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-3” is determined. −1 ”is determined at a rate of 2%, the operation effect pattern“ BT-3-2 ”is determined at a rate of 18%, and the operation effect pattern“ BT-4-1 ”is determined at a rate of 2%. The operation effect pattern “BT-4-2” is determined at a rate of 18%, the operation effect pattern “BT-5” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-7-1” is set at 2%. The percentage is determined by the percentage, and the operation effect pattern “BT-7-2” is divided into 8%. In the decision.

(PA4-n)
When the variation pattern identified in step S7111 is PA4-n ("PA4-1" to "PA4-4"), the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation effect pattern "BT-1" to 5%. The operation effect pattern “BT-2-1” is determined at a rate of 3%, the operation effect pattern “BT-2-2” is determined at a rate of 2%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-3” is determined. −1 ”is determined at a rate of 8%, the operation effect pattern“ BT-3-2 ”is determined at a rate of 2%, and the operation effect pattern“ BT-4-1 ”is determined at a rate of 8%. The operation effect pattern “BT-4-2” is determined at a rate of 2%, the operation effect pattern “BT-5” is determined at a rate of 25%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-6” is determined at a rate of 2% 5. To determine the operation effect pattern “BT-7-1” at a rate of 8%, To determine the work effect pattern "BT-7-2" at the rate of 8%, to determine operating performance pattern the "BT-8" at a rate of 10%.

(PA5-n)
Further, when the variation pattern identified in step S7111 is PA5-n ("PA5-1" to "PA5-4"), the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation effect pattern "BT-1" to 5%. The operation effect pattern “BT-2-1” is determined at a rate of 3%, the operation effect pattern “BT-2-2” is determined at a rate of 2%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-3” is determined. −1 ”is determined at a rate of 8%, the operation effect pattern“ BT-3-2 ”is determined at a rate of 2%, and the operation effect pattern“ BT-4-1 ”is determined at a rate of 8%. The operation effect pattern “BT-4-2” is determined at a rate of 2%, the operation effect pattern “BT-5” is determined at a rate of 25%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-6” is determined at a rate of 2% 5. To determine the operation effect pattern “BT-7-1” at a rate of 8%, To determine the work effect pattern "BT-7-2" at the rate of 8%, to determine operating performance pattern the "BT-8" at a rate of 10%.

(PB4-n)
When the variation pattern identified in step S7111 is PB4-n ("PB4-1" to "PB4-4"), the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation effect pattern "BT-1" to 1%. The operation effect pattern “BT-2-1” is determined at a rate of 1%, the operation effect pattern “BT-2-2” is determined at a rate of 1%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-3” is determined. −1 ”is determined at a rate of 2%, the operation effect pattern“ BT-3-2 ”is determined at a rate of 12%, and the operation effect pattern“ BT-4-1 ”is determined at a rate of 2%. The operation effect pattern “BT-4-2” is determined at a rate of 12%, the operation effect pattern “BT-5” is determined at a rate of 20%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-6” is determined at a rate of 20%. Determine the operation effect pattern “BT-7-1” at a rate of 4%. The operation effect pattern to "BT-7-2" was determined at a rate of 10%, determined operating performance pattern to "BT-8" in a proportion of 10%.

(PB5-n)
Further, when the variation pattern identified in step S7111 is PB5-n ("PB5-1" to "PB5-4"), the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation effect pattern "BT-1" to 1%. The operation effect pattern “BT-2-1” is determined at a rate of 1%, the operation effect pattern “BT-2-2” is determined at a rate of 1%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-3” is determined. −1 ”is determined at a rate of 2%, the operation effect pattern“ BT-3-2 ”is determined at a rate of 12%, and the operation effect pattern“ BT-4-1 ”is determined at a rate of 2%. The operation effect pattern “BT-4-2” is determined at a rate of 12%, the operation effect pattern “BT-5” is determined at a rate of 20%, and the operation effect pattern “BT-6” is determined at a rate of 20%. Determine the operation effect pattern “BT-7-1” at a rate of 4%. The operation effect pattern to "BT-7-2" was determined at a rate of 10%, determined operating performance pattern to "BT-8" in a proportion of 10%.

In addition, in this embodiment, since the case where the determination ratio of the operation effect pattern in the variation pattern PA4-n and the determination ratio of the operation effect pattern in the variation pattern PA5-n are the same is illustrated, two variation patterns are illustrated in FIG. Represented in the same column. Similarly, the variation pattern PB4-n and the variation pattern PBA5-n are represented in the same column.
FIG. 25 exemplifies a case where operation effect patterns are determined at the same determination ratio for the variation patterns belonging to the same variation category. However, even if the variation pattern belongs to the same variation category, the operation effect pattern may be determined at a different determination ratio for each variation pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the operation effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern. However, the operation effect pattern determination method is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 is the main board. The operation effect pattern may be determined according to whether the symbol designation command received from 11 is “big hit” or not. Moreover, you may determine according to both a fluctuation pattern and a symbol designation | designated command. Further, the operation effect pattern may be determined according to whether another specific effect such as a pseudo-ream is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 25 again, after executing the process of step S7112, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the operation effect (step S7113). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation effect pattern determined in step S7112 is BT-1.

  When the operation effect is executed (step S7113: YES), that is, when the operation effect pattern determined in step S7112 is other than BT-1, the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation effect execution flag (step S7114). . The operation effect execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not the operation effect is executed, and is set to an on state when the operation effect is executed. The operation effect execution flag is provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191).

  After executing the process of step S7114, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (effect control execution data) corresponding to the operation effect pattern as a use pattern (step S7115).

  For example, an effect control pattern (effect control execution data) set as a usage pattern is stored in the ROM 121 in advance, and the effect control CPU 120 changes the corresponding effect control execution data to an effect process during variable display (step S172). May be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the storage address of the corresponding effect control execution data in the ROM 121 in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and uses the storage address of the use pattern in the variable display effect process (step S172). You may make it refer as an address of.

  When the operation effect is not executed (step S7113: No) or after the process of step S7115 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern (effect control execution data) corresponding to the variation pattern as the use pattern. (Step S7116). Then, the effect control pattern determination process in step S711 ends.

  That is, in the effect control pattern determination process shown in FIG. 25, if there is no operation effect, the effect control pattern of the variation pattern is set as the use pattern, and if there is an operation effect, the effect control of the operation effect and the variation pattern is performed. Set the pattern as the usage pattern.

26. Variable Display Effect Processing FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG.
In the variable display effect process in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed (step S551). Note that the passage of the variable display time is determined by whether or not a variable display time timer described later in FIG. 27 has timed out.

When the variable display time has elapsed (step S551: YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the end code in the effect control pattern for decorative symbol variable display described in FIG. 9 has been read (step S552). ).
When the end code has not been read (step S552: No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command has been received (step S553).

On the other hand, when either the end code is read (step S552: YES) or the symbol confirmation command is received (step S553: YES), the effect control CPU 120 derives the final stop symbol. Display control is performed (step S554). The derivation display of the final stop symbol is performed, for example, by displaying a stop symbol fixed by displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped.
The final stop symbol is determined in steps S703 (non-reach loss), S704 (reach loss), S706 (probability / small hit), and S707 (big hit) described in FIG. 24, and the effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop While displaying a symbol, it is possible to execute a variable display effect corresponding to each final stop symbol.
Even if the symbol confirmation command is not received in the processing of steps S552 and S553, if the variable display time has elapsed and the end code has been read, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the final stop symbol is to be received. It is possible to perform derivation display.

  After executing the process of step S554, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time in the effect control process timer (step S555). The hit start designation command reception waiting time is used for time-out determination when determining whether or not a hit start designation command is received in step S173 described with reference to FIG.

  After executing the process of step S555, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the special figure waiting process.

  On the other hand, when the variable display time has not elapsed (step S551: No), the presentation operation control including the operation presentation is performed (step S560). Next, details of the rendering operation control will be described with reference to FIG.

27. Effect Operation Control Process FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect operation control process executed in step S560 of FIG.
In the effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 updates the effect control process timer value described with reference to FIG. This is performed by executing production control execution data corresponding to the production control process timer determination value.

  In FIG. 27, the CPU 120 for effect control subtracts 1 from the effect control process timer value (step S561). In the present embodiment, an effect control process timer determination value is input as the initial value of the effect control process timer value, and the effect operation is controlled based on whether or not the effect control process timer determination value has been subtracted and timed out. Since the process of step S560 is repeatedly executed as a subroutine of the process of step S172, the effect control process timer value subtraction process in step S561 is executed according to the loop count of the process of step S560.

  After executing the process of step S561, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the variable display time timer (step S562). The variable display time is the time until the symbol final stop stored in step S7112 of FIG. The timeout of the variable display time timer is determined in step S551 in FIG.

After executing the process of step S562, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control process timer has timed out (step S563).
When the effect control process timer times out (step S563: YES), the start of operations such as variable display in the next effect control pattern is set (step S564). In setting the start of the operation in the next production control pattern, the production control process timer in the next output control pattern is read and set, and operations such as display based on the production control execution data are started. For example, when the effect control process timer set with the effect control process timer determination value #n described in FIG. 9 times out, the effect control process timer determination value # n + 1 is set, and the effect operation based on the effect control execution data # n + 1 To start.

After executing the process of step S564, the effect control CPU 120 starts the operation of the next effect control process timer (step S565). In the processing of steps S563 to S565, the effect control pattern constituted by a plurality of effect control execution data is sequentially executed from # 1. When the effect control pattern to be executed last is executed and the effect control process timer times out in the process in step S563, the end code described in FIG. 9A is read. When the end code is read out, for example, it can be stored in the effect control flag setting unit in FIG. 10A so that the end code can be determined in step S552 in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the case where the production control execution data constituting the production control pattern is executed sequentially from # 1, but for example, specific production control execution data is appropriately selected under predetermined conditions. You may make it perform. In that case, the next effect control execution data processed in steps S564 and S365 is appropriately selected and executed.

  On the other hand, if the effect control process timer has not timed out (step S563: No), or after executing the process of step S565, an operation effect process based on the operation pattern is performed (step S570). Details of the operation effect process executed in the process of step S570 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

29. Effect Mode of Operation Effect Pattern FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the effect mode of the operation effect pattern described in FIG. FIG. 29 exemplifies a table that uses the push button 31B described in FIG. 1 as the operation means that can be operated by the player and predefines an operation effect pattern for the operation of the push button 31B. In addition, the table which defined the production | presentation aspect of the operation production pattern shall be memorize | stored in ROM121 demonstrated in FIG.
In the present embodiment, an effect mode for an operation effect pattern defined for the operation of the push button 31B will be described. For example, an operation effect for another operation means such as the stick controller 31A is changed to another operation effect pattern. Can also be defined in the table as In addition to the operation effect pattern for one operation means, or instead of the operation effect pattern for one operation means, an effect aspect of an operation effect pattern for operations by a plurality of operation means may be defined.
Further, in the present embodiment, a case will be described in which an operation effect is performed on the assumption that the operation of the operation unit is completed by detecting that the push button 31B is pressed once. For example, the length of the long press time of the push button 31B is short, You may make it detect operation, such as the frequency | count of continuous hitting of the push button 31B, as completion of operation with respect to an operation means.

  Each operation effect pattern described in FIG. 29 is an example, and only some operation effect patterns shown in FIG. 29 can be defined and implemented. Moreover, the production | presentation aspect defined by each operation production | presentation pattern is not limited to the aspect illustrated in FIG. For example, in the effect mode implemented after the button operation, the mode of the cut-in effect, the mode of the serif effect, or the mode of the effect effect is arbitrary. Further, an operation effect pattern may be defined by combining these effect modes.

In FIG. 29, the table in the explanatory diagram has items of “operation effect pattern”, “button effect presence / absence”, and “effect mode”.
The item “button effect presence / absence” defines whether or not an effect is produced by pressing the push button 31B. When the presence / absence of the button effect is “none”, the operation effect process in step S570 of FIG. 27 is skipped without performing the operation effect process (details will be described later with reference to FIG. 39).

The “effect mode” items include “at the start of button effect”, “button not operated”, “after button effective period”, and “after button operation”.
The item “at the time of starting the button effect” represents an effect mode when the operation effect by pressing the button is started. The button effect start time is the time when the button effect is started by the processing start in step S570. The start of the button effect in the present embodiment exemplifies a case where a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display period (period during variable display) in all operation effect patterns. The relationship between the start of the button effect and the variable display period will be described later using a timing chart.

In this embodiment, the kind of item displayed on the image display apparatus 5 is represented as an effect mode at the start of a button effect. In particular, a case where a gauge is displayed as a notification means for notifying a player of an effective period during which an operation on the operation means is effective is illustrated. The gauge as the notification means is to change the shape of the gauge value included in the gauge (the shape such as the length of the gauge value) with the passage of time and notify the player of the progress of the effective period. . In the present embodiment, the gauge value represents the remaining time of the effective period, as will be described later with reference to FIG. The player can operate the operation means before the gauge value decreases and shows 0 (disappears). In the present embodiment, the case where the shape of the gauge and the gauge value is rectangular is illustrated, but the shape of the gauge and the gauge value may be a circular shape or a polygonal shape, for example.
There are two types of gauges displayed on the image display device 5: “small gauge” and “large gauge” depending on the size of the displayed icon. However, the size of the gauge is not limited to two types, and for example, “medium gauge” may be defined as an intermediate size between the small gauge and the large gauge.
Further, at the time of starting the button effect, a button icon is displayed on the image display device 5 as a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means. Two types of “small button” and “large button” are defined depending on the size of the displayed button.
Further, in a predetermined operation effect pattern, a timing gauge for notifying the operation timing for the operation means at the start of the button effect is displayed. Details of the timing gauge will be described later.

  The item “button non-operating state” represents an effect mode within an effective period until the push button 31B is pressed. In this embodiment, the operation of the operation means is completed when the push button 31B is pressed once. However, the item “button not operated” does not allow the player to operate the operation means within the effective period. Represents the behavior of the gauge value. In this embodiment, when the push button 31B is not pressed, an effect mode in which the gauge value gradually decreases with the progress of the effective period is performed in all operation effect patterns.

  The item “after the button effective period” represents an effect mode when the effective period ends without the push button 31B being pressed. The production mode after the button valid period ends represents the display mode of the gauge or button displayed in the production mode at the start of the button production, and represents the production mode for erasing the gauge or button displayed on the image display device 5. Yes.

  In the present embodiment, when the valid period ends without the push button 31B being pressed, the effect mode executed in “after button operation” described below is not performed. However, even when the validity period ends without the push button 31B being pressed, the “after button operation” effect mode may be executed. By executing the “after button operation” effect mode at the end of the effective period, the player can easily recognize the end of the effective period.

  The item “after button operation” represents an effect mode when the push button 31B is pressed. In the present embodiment, when the push button 31B is pressed, the gauge display effect mode, the button display effect mode, the cut-in effect effect mode, the serif effect effect mode, the effect effect effect mode, and the identification An effect mode in the effect is shown. Details of each production mode will be described later.

  Note that the degree of expectation described above may be different depending on the effect mode of each operation effect pattern in FIG. For example, the degree of expectation varies depending on the display mode of the gauge display, the display mode of the button display, the display mode of the cut-in effect, the display mode of the serif effect, the effect mode of the accessory effect, and the effect mode of the specific effect be able to. It is possible to improve the interest by changing the degree of expectation according to the production mode.

  Next, details of each operation effect pattern of FIG. 29 will be described. In addition, the timing of the operation effect in the time chart demonstrated in FIGS. 30-35 is not limited to this. That is, the timing of each operation effect pattern may be operated at a timing other than the timing illustrated in each drawing. For example, the length, the number of times, etc. of the production mode defined by the operation production pattern can be arbitrarily set and executed.

[Operation effect pattern BT-1]
The operation effect pattern BT-1 is an operation effect pattern that does not execute the button effect. When the operation effect pattern of BT-1 is determined from the variation pattern in step S7112 described with reference to FIG. 25, the operation effect execution flag is not set in the process of step S7114, and the effect control execution data in the process of step S7115 is set. Is not set. Therefore, when the operation effect pattern is determined to be BT-1, the operation effect related to pressing of the push button 31B described below is not performed.

[Operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2]
Details of the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28, 29, 30, 36, and 37. FIG. FIG. 30 is a time chart illustrating the operation of the operation effect patterns (BT-2, BT-3). FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the display of (a) a small button and a small gauge, and (b) an explanatory diagram illustrating the display of a large button and a large gauge. FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation effect in the operation effect pattern (BT-2).

In FIG. 29, the operation effect pattern of BT-2-1 and BT-2-2 displays a small button and a small gauge, and displays "Gauge value zero display" by the button operation. Details of the “gauge value zero display” will be described later. Furthermore, the effect aspect which performs a cut-in effect is illustrated. The difference between the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2 is the difference in the type of cut-in effect displayed after the button operation. The cut-in effect refers to a display effect in which a predetermined image is interrupted (inserted) and displayed on the display of the image display device 5. In the operation effect pattern BT-2-1, a “cut-in effect (blue)” in which an image with a bluish background is displayed is displayed. On the other hand, in the operation effect pattern BT-2-2, an image with a reddish background is displayed. “Cut-in effect (red)” is displayed.
Each cut-in effect is determined based on the variation pattern in step S7112 of FIG.

  In FIG. 28, in the case of PA2-n (non-reach loss), the ratio at which the operation effect pattern BT-2-1 is determined is 25%, whereas the ratio at which the operation effect pattern BT-2-2 is determined. Is 5%, and the rate at which the cut-in effect (blue) is displayed is higher than the rate at which the cut-in effect (red) is displayed (illustrated as 5 times in this embodiment). In addition, for PA3-n (normal reach (losing)), PA4-n and PA5-n (super reach (losing)), the cut-in effect (red) is displayed at the ratio at which the cut-in effect (blue) is displayed. It is set higher than the ratio. On the other hand, for PB3-n (normal reach (win)), PB4-n, and PB5-n (super reach (win)), the ratio of the cut-in effect (red) displayed is the cut-in effect (blue). It is set to be higher or the same as the ratio. That is, when the cut-in effect (red) is displayed (operation effect pattern BT-2-2), the possibility that the final confirmed symbol is displayed as a hit is displayed when the cut-in effect (blue) is displayed (operation effect) Higher than pattern BT-2-1). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for winning by the effect in which the cut-in effect (red) is displayed.

Next, the operation of the operation effect pattern (BT-2) will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 30 shows the operations of the operation effect patterns BT-2 and BT-3. Since the operation effect pattern BT-2 and the operation effect pattern BT-3 have the same operation timing chart, the operation effect patterns are shown here. The timing chart of the pattern BT-2 will be described, and the description of the timing chart of the operation effect pattern BT-3 will be omitted.
In the following description, the operation effect pattern is described as “BT-2” with respect to the effect mode common to the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2.

  In FIG. 30, the time represented by tn (n = 0, 2, 20, 22-25) is executed by the operation effect pattern BT-2 set by the effect control timer setting unit 192 described with reference to FIG. Represents a timer set value for controlling the progress of the operation effect to be performed. In the operation effect, the execution time of each effect mode is controlled depending on whether or not the operation effect timer in which each timer setting value is set has timed out. Details of the control for time-out of the operation effect timer will be described later.

A period from t0 to t2 indicates a variable display period. All the operation effect patterns exemplified in this embodiment will be described as effects executed during the variable display period.
“At the start of button production” in FIG. 29 corresponds to t20 in FIG. In the present embodiment, “at the time of starting the button effect” is, for example, the timing before the reach after the variable display period is started. At t20, an operation effect defined by the item “when button operation starts” in FIG. 29 is performed. That is, the effect control CPU 120 displays a small button on the image display device 5 at t20, and further displays the initial value of the small gauge. Here, the mode of the small button and the small gauge displayed on the image display device 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 36A, the image display device 5 displays a small button 5BS and a small gauge 5GS. On the image display device 5, the decorative symbols that are changing are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this embodiment, the case where the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are superimposed on the decorative pattern which is changing is illustrated.
The small button 5BS is an image that suggests pressing of the push button 31B as an operation means. By displaying the small button 5BS, it is possible to prompt the player to press the push button 31B, and thus the small button 5BS functions as a means for performing a promotion effect.
The small gauge 5GS represents a button effective period indicating that pressing of the push button 31B is effective. The small gauge 5GS performs an effect that the length of the gauge becomes shorter as the button effective period progresses (elapses or decreases). The small gauge 5GS is displayed as a small gauge value 5GS1 illustrated by a filled portion in FIG. 36A and a small gauge decrease value 5GS0 illustrated by a blank portion.
The small gauge value 5GS1 displays an operation in the small gauge 5GS that gradually decreases from the right side to the left side in FIG. 36A as the button effective period progresses. The small gauge value 5GS1 is an index for notifying the player of the remaining button effective period. That is, the length (size) of the small gauge value 5GS1 represents the length of the effective period, and can prompt the player to press the push button 31B.
On the other hand, the small gauge decrease value 5GS0 displays an operation of gradually increasing from the right side to the left side in FIG. 36A as the small gauge value 5GS1 decreases as the button effective period progresses. Similarly to the small gauge value 5GS1, the small gauge decrease value 5GS0 can notify the remaining button effective period.

Returning to FIG. 30 again, the period from t20 to t22 indicates the maximum value of the button effective period in the operation effect pattern BT-2.
When the push button 31B is not pressed, the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS whose initial value is displayed at t20 performs an operation effect defined by the item “button not operated” in FIG. That is, the effect control CPU 120 gradually decreases the small gauge value 5GS1 as the button effective period elapses. By displaying the small gauge value 5GS1 that gradually decreases, the transition of the button effective period can be notified to the player.

  t22 is a time indicating the end timing of the button valid period. If the player does not press the push button 31B before t22 has elapsed, the operation effect defined by the item “button not operated” in FIG. 29 is performed. That is, the effect control CPU 120 displays the small gauge 5GS until the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases to 0 (until it is not displayed), and then deletes the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS. I do. In the present embodiment, when the button validity period ends without the player pressing the push button 31B, the cut-in effect is not performed. However, other effects may be implemented when the button effective period ends.

On the other hand, when the player presses the push button 31B at t21 during the button effective period t20 to t22, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes that the operation on the operation means is completed. In addition, after the operation on the operation unit is completed, the effect control CPU 120 ignores pressing of the push button 31B during the period from t21 to t22.
Here, the effect control CPU 120 ignores the push button 31B being pressed, even if the push button 31B is pressed, the effect control CPU 120 does not perform any processing in response to the push button 31B being pressed. However, when the push button 31 </ b> B is pressed during the period from t <b> 21 to t <b> 22, the effect control CPU 120 may perform other processing without performing the “after button operation” effect mode described below.

  When the player presses the push button 31B at t21 during the period from t20 to t22, the effect mode defined by the item “after button operation” in FIG. 29 is started from t23. That is, the effect control CPU 120 displays “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS at t23, erases the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS, and further performs a cut-in effect.

  In this embodiment, the timing for displaying “gauge value zero display” and the timing for erasing the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS have been described as being the same. However, the timing for displaying “gauge value zero display” is small, The timing for erasing the button 5BS and the timing for erasing the small gauge 5GS are arbitrary. For example, the timing for erasing the small button 5BS may be the same as or different from the pressing of the push button 31B. It is common in all the following production modes that the timing for displaying “Gauge value zero display”, the timing for erasing the small button 5BS, and the timing for erasing the small gauge 5GS are arbitrary. .

“Gauge value zero display” is an aspect of the operation effect after the button operation. The “gauge value zero display” is a display mode in which the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS displays 0 in the small gauge 5GS. That is, “gauge value zero display” in the small gauge 5GS is a display mode in which the small gauge value 5GS1 is not included and only the small gauge decrease value 5GS0 is included. “Gauge value zero display” is a display mode in which the large gauge value 5GL1 of the large gauge 5GL displays 0 in the large gauge 5GL described later. That is, the “gauge value zero display” in the large gauge 5GL is a display mode in which the large gauge value 5GL1 is not included and only the gauge decrease value 5GS0 is included. In the following description, “gauge value zero display” includes both the case of the small gauge 5GS and the case of the large gauge 5GL. The “gauge value” includes both the small gauge value 5GS1 and the large gauge value 5GL1.
“Gauge value zero display” is an effect mode when displaying a gauge value of zero. As an effect mode at the time of displaying the gauge value of 0, for example, the display of the gauge value of 0 may be instantaneously performed from the gauge value before the push button 31B is pressed.
In addition, the effect mode when the display with the gauge value being 0 may include a predetermined effect mode when performing the display with the gauge value being 0. For example, the rate of decrease of the gauge value when displaying the gauge value of 0 may be displayed faster than the rate of decrease of the gauge value when the push button 31B is not pressed. In addition, the display mode when displaying the gauge value 0 may include other display modes other than the gauge value decrease rate. For example, a predetermined decoration or the like may be added to the small gauge 5GS or the large gauge value 5GL.
The “gauge value zero display” may be displayed by switching the displayed image to another image.

In the present embodiment, the operation effect after the button operation is started from t23. t23 illustrates the case where the push button 31B is pressed simultaneously with t21. However, t23 may be after a predetermined delay time has elapsed from t21. The predetermined delay time may be set in advance as a delay time of t23.
In the following description, the time tn in which the number n is different indicates that it can be set separately.

At t23, “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is displayed. “Gauge value zero display” is displayed instead of the display of the small gauge 5GS in which the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases in the period from t20 to t21, so that the player can easily change the display of the small gauge value 5GS1. Become recognizable. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the gauge value of the small gauge 5GS has become 0 by pressing the push button 31B, and the operation on the operation means is completed by pressing the push button 31B (the pachinko gaming machine 1 pushes the push button 31B). It becomes easy to recognize that the button 31B has been pressed.
In addition, the “gauge value zero display” can notify the player that the button valid period has expired, so that the player is less likely to operate the useless push button 31B, and the operation to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is reduced. It is possible to reduce the physical load.
In the present embodiment, the “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS based on the pressing of the push button 31B is the same as the gauge value display of the small gauge 5GS when the button valid period ends without the push button 31B being pressed. Although the case where the display is performed is illustrated, the display mode in which the gauge value of the small gauge 5GS indicates 0 may be changed when the push button 31B is pressed and when the button valid period ends without being pressed.

At t24, the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are erased and a cut-in effect is displayed. Therefore, “gauge value zero display” is displayed for a period from t23 to t24. The display periods t23 to t24 may be set in advance as display times. When the display time is set to a preset fixed value, if t23 varies based on the push timing of the push button 31B, the time t24 when the display period ends varies according to the variation of t23. If the value of t24 at which the display period ends is set to a fixed value, the display time can be changed according to the change of t23 that is the timing of pressing the push button 31B.
By displaying “gauge value zero display” for a period from t23 to t24, the player can recognize “gauge value zero display”. Pressing the push button 31B makes it easier for the player to recognize the completion of the operation with respect to the operation means than when the small gauge 5GS is deleted without performing the “gauge value zero display”.

In the present embodiment, a case where a cut-in effect is performed as a button operation effect from t24 after the display of “gauge value zero display”, which is an end notification unit, is illustrated. That is, the cut-in effect is displayed after erasing the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS including the display of “gauge value zero display”.
However, the timing at which the button operation effect is performed is not limited after the end notification means is displayed. For example, the button operation effect may be performed simultaneously with the end notification. Further, the button operation effect may be performed prior to the end notification.
Therefore, either the start of the button operation effect or the start of the end notification may be first or may be simultaneous. In addition, either the end of the button operation effect or the end notification may end first or simultaneously.
Further, when the button operation effect and the end notification are performed simultaneously, for example, the display of the cut-in effect that is the button operation effect and the display of “gauge value zero display” that is the end notification are performed simultaneously. Here, both the display of the cut-in effect and the display of “gauge value zero display” may be displayed on the image display device 5 at the same time, and one display overlays the other display. Only such a display may be displayed. For example, instead of deleting the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS, the display of the cut-in effect is overlaid on the display of the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS, and the display of the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS being executed is cut. It can be hidden by displaying the in effect.

  The cut-in effect is displayed for a period from t24 to t25. In this embodiment, the case where the small gauge 5GS is erased and the cut-in effect is started at t24 is illustrated, but the time when the small gauge 5GS is erased and the time when the cut-in effect is started are set separately. It may be. Moreover, although the case where the cut-in effect is displayed with a fixed length in the period from t24 to t25 has been described, the time of the cut-in effect may be variable. For example, the time t25 when the cut-in effect ends may be matched with t2 when the variable display time ends, and the cut-in effect may continue to be displayed until the variable display period ends. Since the start of the cut-in effect is determined by the push timing of the push button 31B, the cut-in effect time is variable in length when the push button 31B is pressed. That is, the time for the cut-in effect is longer when the push button 31B is pressed earlier and shorter when the push button 31B is late.

  Next, an example of the operation effect of the operation effect pattern (BT-2) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 illustrates the operation effects displayed on the image display device 5 in time series shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 37A shows the state after the start of the variable display period in the period from t0 to t20 described in FIG. 30 and before the small button 5BS or the like is displayed. On the image display device 5, the decorative symbols that are changing are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  FIG. 37 (b) shows an effect mode at the start of the button effect at t20. On the image display device 5, a small button 5BS and a small gauge 5GS whose gauge value is initially displayed are superimposed and displayed on the decorative pattern that is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the initial display, the small gauge 5GS displays the gauge value 5GSS1 as the maximum value, and does not display the small gauge decrease value 5GS0.

  FIGS. 37C to 37D show that the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS gradually decreases with time. The small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases from the right side to the left side in the figure, and the small gauge value 5GS1 in FIG. 37 (d) becomes smaller than the small gauge value 5GS1 in FIG. 37 (c). The effect of gradually reducing the small gauge value 5GS1 can be performed by reducing the number of pixels in the vertical direction of the image display device 5 by one line for display. However, the presentation mode in which the gauge value is gradually decreased is not limited to this display method, and may be any means that allows the player to recognize that the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases.

  FIG. 37 (e) shows that the push button 31B has been pressed at t21. The diagram on the right side of FIG. 37 (e) shows that the push button 31B has been pressed by the player. The effect of gradually decreasing the small gauge value 5GS1 by pressing the push button 31B ends.

  FIG. 37F shows “gauge value zero display” in which the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS becomes 0 at t23. In this embodiment, when the push button 31B is pressed at t21, “gauge value zero display” is immediately performed. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the display of the small gauge 5GS has changed. By performing “Gauge Value Zero Display” in response to the push of the push button 31B, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the player that the push button 31B has been pushed.

  FIG. 37 (g) shows that the small gauge 5GS is erased and the cut-in effect 5CE is displayed at t24. The cut-in effect is displayed superimposed on the fluctuating decorative symbol. When the operation effect pattern is BT2-1, a cut-in effect (blue) is displayed, and when the operation effect pattern is BT2-2, a cut-in effect (red) is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode in which the cut-in effect 5CE is displayed after the “gauge value zero display” is displayed has been described. However, the cut-in effect 5CE is displayed without displaying the “gauge value zero display”. May be. You may make it change the expectation degree mentioned above by the case where "gauge value zero display" is displayed and the case where "gauge value zero display" is not displayed.

[Operation effect patterns BT-3-1 and BT-3-2]
Details of the operation effect patterns BT-3-1 and BT-3-2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28, 29, 31, 36, and 38. FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation effect in the operation effect pattern (BT-3).

In FIG. 29, the operation effect patterns of BT-3-1 and BT-3-2 are the same as the operation effect pattern BT-2, with small buttons and small gauges displayed, and “Gauge value zero display” by button operation. An example of an effect mode in which a cut-in effect is performed.
The difference between the operation effect patterns BT-2 and BT-3 is a difference in the display method of the “gauge value zero display” of the small button 5BS, and the other operation effects are the same, and thus redundant description is omitted.
In the operation effect patterns BT-2 and BT-3, for example, the expected degree of the operation effect pattern BT-3 can be increased.

The difference between the operation effect patterns BT-3-1 and BT-3-2 is the same as the difference between the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-1-2. It is.
In the operation effect patterns BT-3-1 and BT-3-2, for example, the expected degree of the operation effect pattern BT-3-2 can be increased.
In FIG. 28, the operation effect patterns BT-3-1 and BT-3-2 are the same as the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2 when the cut-in effect (red) is displayed ( Operation effect pattern BT-3-1), the possibility that the final confirmed symbol is displayed as a hit is higher than when cut-in effect (blue) is displayed (operation effect pattern BT-3-1). Therefore, by performing an effect in which a cut-in effect (red) is displayed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for winning.
In the present embodiment, the determination ratio with respect to the variation pattern is set differently between the operation effect pattern BT-2 and the operation effect pattern BT-3. For example, in the case of PB3-n (normal reach (winning)), the ratio at which the operation effect pattern BT-2 and the operation effect pattern BT-3 are determined has the same value. However, in the case of PB4-n and PB5-n (super reach), the ratio of determining the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2 is 1%, respectively. The ratios in which the effect patterns BT-3-1 and BT-3-2 are determined are 2% and 12%, respectively. In the case of super reach, the operation effect pattern of BT-3 is easily determined. Yes. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation by displaying the effect mode of BT-3.

  Next, the operation of the operation effect pattern (BT-3) will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. In the following description, the operation effect pattern is described as “BT-3” for the effect mode common to the operation effect patterns BT-3-1 and BT-3-2.

  In FIG. 30, the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-3 differs between the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-2 and the effect mode of the small gauge 5GS, and is the same in other effect modes. For example, the display of the small button 5BS displayed in the operation effect pattern BT-3 is the same as the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-2 described in FIG. Further, the cut-in effect displayed in the operation effect pattern BT-3 is the same as the cut-in effect displayed in the operation effect pattern BT-2. That is, the cut-in effect (blue) displayed in the operation effect pattern BT-3-1 is the same as the cut-in effect (blue) displayed in the operation effect pattern BT-2-1, and the operation effect pattern BT The cut-in effect (red) displayed in -3--2 is the same as the cut-in effect (red) displayed in the operation effect pattern BT-2-2. In the following description, description of the same effect mode as the operation effect pattern BT-2 is omitted.

  An example of the operation effect of the operation effect pattern (BT-3) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 illustrates the operation effects displayed on the image display device 5 in time series shown in FIGS. 38 (a) to (h). The production modes shown in FIGS. 38 (a) to 38 (e) are the same as the production modes described in FIG.

FIG. 38 (f) is one aspect of the effect of displaying “Gauge value zero display” when the push button 31 </ b> B is pressed at t 21 in FIG. The small gauge 5GS is displayed with the small gauge value 5GS1 rapidly decreased from t23. In FIG. 38F, the value indicated by (A) of the small gauge value 5GS1 is the gauge value at t23. The small gauge value 5GS1 is displayed so as to rapidly decrease from the value of (A) to 0. (B) is a value in the middle of the small gauge value 5GS1 decreasing rapidly. The hatched portions illustrated in (b) to (b) of the small gauge value 5GS1 are expressions for representing a sudden decrease in the small gauge value 5GS1, and the image display device 5 has the same expression as the small gauge decrease value 5GS0. A blank is displayed. The display for rapidly decreasing the small gauge value 5GS1 in the display of the gauge value “0” can be performed by, for example, a moving image prepared in advance. The speed at which the small gauge value 5GS1 is rapidly decreased is arbitrary. For example, the speed at which the small gauge value 5GS1 decreases is faster than the speed at which the small gauge value 5GS1 decreases when the player does not perform button operation in FIGS. 38 (b) to (e). It should be fast enough to recognize that it is.
With the display that rapidly decreases the small gauge value 5GS1, the player can easily recognize the change in the display of the small gauge value 5GS1. Accordingly, the player can easily confirm that the gauge value of the small gauge 5GS becomes 0 by pressing the push button 31B, and the operation on the operation means is completed by pressing the push button 31B (the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is easy to recognize that the push button 31B has been pressed.

  However, the mode of displaying the rapid decrease of the small gauge value 5GS1 is not limited to this. For example, a display different from the small gauge decrease value 5GS0, such as hatching illustrated in (a) to (b) of FIG. The display in a form different from the small gauge decrease value 5GS0 is, for example, a display in a form such as a color, shape, or decoration different from the small gauge decrease value 5GS0. By displaying in a form different from the small gauge decrease value 5GS0, the player can easily recognize the change in the small gauge value 5GS1 that rapidly decreases.

In this embodiment, the case where the button effective period is ended by pressing the push button 31 </ b> B and an effect mode in which the small gauge value 5 GS <b> 1 is rapidly reduced is performed is illustrated. However, the display timing at which the button effective period and the small gauge value 5GS1 rapidly decrease is not limited to this effect mode.
For example, a display in which the small gauge value 5GS1 rapidly decreases during the button effective period may be performed. In this embodiment, the case where the operation with respect to the operation unit is completed by pressing the push button 31B once is illustrated. However, for example, the operation unit is operated by a long press of the push button 31B or continuous push of the push button 31B. In the case of completion, the push button 31 may be operated for the player as the button valid period even while the small gauge value 5GS1 rapidly decreases. In that case, the player that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recognized that the operation of the push button 31B has been started (for example, the start of a long press or the start of repeated hits, etc.) is displayed by a display in which the small gauge value 5GS1 rapidly decreases. Can be notified.
Further, the display of the small gauge value 5GS1 may be changed depending on the long press time of the push button 31B and the number of times the push button 31B is repeatedly hit.

  Since FIGS. 38 (g) and (h) are the same as the effect forms of the operation effect pattern BT-2 described in FIGS. 37 (f) and (g), description thereof is omitted.

[Operation effect patterns BT-4-1 and BT-4-2]
Details of the operation effect patterns BT-4-1 and BT-4-2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28, 29, 31, and 36. FIG. FIG. 31 is a time chart illustrating the operation of the operation effect pattern (BT-4).
The effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-4 has a lot in common with the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-3, so the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-4 is compared with the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-3. explain.

  In FIG. 28, the operation effect pattern BT-3 is determined at a predetermined rate when the variation pattern is PA2-n (non-reach (loss)), whereas the operation effect pattern BT-4 has a variation pattern of PA2-. In the case of n, it is not determined. That is, the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-3 is performed even when the variation of the symbol is non-reach, whereas the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-4 is only performed when the symbol variation is reach. . Therefore, by implementing the effect form of the operation effect pattern BT-4, it is possible to give the player an expectation for reach and further an expectation for winning.

In FIG. 29, the operation effect pattern of BT-4 displays a large button and a large gauge, performs a “gauge value zero display” in which the gauge value of the large gauge is 0 by the button operation, and displays a cut-in effect. Further, an effect mode in which the large button and the large gauge are deleted after the cut-in effect is finished is illustrated.
The difference between the operation effect patterns BT-4 and BT-3 is first the difference in the size of the buttons and gauges displayed on the image display device 5. The difference between the operation effect patterns BT-4 and BT-3 is the button and gauge erase timing.

In the operation effect pattern BT-3, small buttons and small gauges are displayed on the image display device 5, whereas in the operation effect pattern BT-4, large buttons and large gauges are displayed on the image display device 5. Is different.
In FIG. 36B, the image display device 5 displays a large button 5BL and a large gauge 5GL. The point that the decorative symbols that are changing are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5 is the same as in FIG. 36A, and the large and small buttons 5BL and the large gauge 5GL It is superimposed on the decorative design. The large gauge 5GL has a large gauge value 5GL1 and a large gauge decrease value 5GL0 indicating that the large gauge value 5GL1 has decreased with time.

Like the small button 5BS, the large button 5BL is an image that is displayed as a promotion effect that prompts the player to press the push button 31B that is an operation means. Since the large button 5BL is displayed larger on the image display device 5 than the small button 5BS, it is possible to make the player stand out from the small button 5BS. In the present embodiment, since the operation effect pattern BT-4 is executed only when the variation symbol is reach, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation by displaying the large button 5BL.
Like the small gauge 5GS, the large gauge 5GL is an image for informing the player of a button valid period indicating that the push button 31B exemplified as the operation means is valid. The large gauge 5GL is displayed with a large gauge value 5GL1 and a large gauge decrease value 5GL0 illustrated in a blank portion. Since the large gauge 5GL is displayed larger on the image display device 5 than the small gauge 5GS, it is possible to make the player stand out from the small gauge 5GS.
In addition, although the aspect which combined large button 5BL and large gauge 5GL was illustrated in FIG.36 (b), the combination of a button and a gauge is not limited to this. For example, a combination of a large button and a small gauge, or a combination of a small button and a large gauge may be used.

  The operation effect pattern BT-4 is different from the operation effect pattern BT-3 at the button and gauge erase timing. In the operation effect pattern BT-3, the button and gauge erasure timing is before the cut-in effect is performed, whereas in the operation effect pattern BT-4, the button and gauge erasure timing is the cut-in effect finished. Later. The operation effect pattern (BT-4) will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG.

A period from t0 to t4 indicates a variable display period. The variable display period is determined by the variation pattern.
In the effect mode at the start of the button effect indicated by t40, the effect control CPU 120 displays the large button 5BL on the image display device 5, and further displays the initial value of the large gauge 5GL.
The period from t40 to t42 indicates the maximum value of the button effective period in the operation effect pattern BT-4.
The large gauge value 5GL1 of the large gauge 5GL whose initial value is displayed at t40 is displayed in the effect mode as defined in the operation effect of “button not operated” in FIG. 29 when the push button 31B is not pressed. The That is, the effect control CPU 120 gradually decreases the large gauge value 5GL1 as the button effective period elapses. By displaying the large gauge value 5GL1 that gradually decreases, it is possible to notify the player of the transition of the button effective period.

  t42 is the end time of the button valid period. If the player does not press the push button 31B before t42 elapses, it is displayed in an effect mode as defined in the operation effect of “button not operated” in FIG. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 displays the large gauge 5GL until the large gauge value 5GL1 gradually decreases to 0, and then performs an effect mode in which the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL are deleted. When the button validity period ends without the player pressing the push button 31B, the cut-in effect is not performed. However, other effects may be implemented when the button effective period ends.

  On the other hand, when the player presses the push button 31B at t41 during the button effective period t40 to t42, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes that the operation on the operation means is completed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 ignores pressing of the push button 31B from t41 to t42 after the operation on the operation means is completed.

When the player presses the push button 31B at t41 during the period from t40 to t42, the effect is displayed from t43 in the production mode as defined in the item “after button operation” in FIG. That is, the effect control CPU 120 performs “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL at t43, performs a cut-in effect at t44, and further deletes the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL at t46.
t43 illustrates the case where the push button 31B is pressed simultaneously with t41. However, t43 may be set after a predetermined time has elapsed from t41. In addition, “gauge value zero display” may include a display other than the gauge value.

“Gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL is displayed instead of the display of the large gauge 5GL in which the large gauge value 5GL1 gradually decreases during the period from t40 to t41. Changes can be easily recognized. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the gauge value of the large gauge 5GL has become 0 by pressing the push button 31B, and can easily recognize that the operation on the operation means has been completed by pressing the push button 31B.
Further, by displaying “Gauge value zero display”, it is possible to notify the player that the button valid period has expired, so that the player is less likely to operate the useless push button 31B, and to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to reduce the physical load for the operation.
Note that the “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL based on pressing of the push button 31B performs the same display as the gauge value display of the large gauge 5GS when the button valid period ends without the push button 31B being pressed. Although illustrated, the display mode in which the gauge value of the large gauge 5GL indicates 0 may be changed when the push button 31B is pressed and when the button valid period ends without being pressed.

At t44, a cut-in effect is displayed. In the operation effect pattern BT-4, the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL are not erased, and the display including the cut-in effect is overlaid on the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL to display the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL. Cover up.
The cut-in effect is displayed for a period from t44 to t45. Since the cut-in effect displayed in the operation effect pattern BT-4 is the same as the cut-in effect displayed in the operation effect pattern BT-3, detailed description of the cut-in effect is omitted.

When the cut-in effect ends and the display of the cut-in effect is erased at t45, the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL “gauge value zero display” which are hidden in the display of the cut-in effect are displayed again. The large button 5BL and “gauge value zero display” are displayed for a period from t45 to t46.
By performing “Gauge value zero display” after the display of the cut-in effect is erased, it becomes easier for the player to recognize again that the gauge value of the large gauge 5GL has become 0 by pressing the push button 31B. It becomes easier to recognize again that the operation on the operation means is completed by pressing the push button 31B.
In the operation effect pattern BT-4, the case where the period from t43 to t44 is fixed length and the time t44 when the cut-in effect is started is fixed with respect to t43 has been described. The operation may be completed by repeated hits, and the period from t43 to t44 may be variable.
Further, the time t45 when the cut-in effect ends or the time t46 when the display of the large gauge 5GL ends may be set according to the variable display period t4.

[Operation effect pattern BT-5]
Details of the operation effect pattern BT-5 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28, 29, 32, 36, and 39. FIG. FIG. 32 is a time chart illustrating the operation of the operation effect pattern (BT-5). FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation effect in the accessory action effect (weak action).
The effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-5 has many points in common with the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-3 or BT-4, so the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-5 is the operation effect pattern BT-3 or BT-. This will be described in comparison with the effect mode of No. 4.

  In FIG. 28, the operation effect pattern BT-5 is similar to the operation effect pattern BT-4 when the variation patterns are PA3-n, PB3-n, PA4-n, PA5-n, PB4-n, and PB5-n. Is determined at a predetermined determination ratio shown in FIG. The effect form of the operation effect pattern BT-5 is performed only when the symbol variation becomes reach. Therefore, by implementing the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-5, it is possible to give the player an expectation for reach and further an expectation for winning.

In FIG. 29, the operation effect pattern of BT-5 is that the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are displayed, and the “small gauge 5GS” is displayed by the button operation. After erasing “gauge value zero display”, an effect mode (execution of weak action) is performed, and a line effect 1 (weak line) is further displayed.
The difference between the operation effect patterns BT-5 and BT-3 is that, after the button operation, the operation effect pattern BT-3 executes the cut-in effect, whereas the operation effect pattern BT-5 has the effect effect (weak operation). And it is different by the point which performs serif production 1 (weak serif).

  The operation effect pattern (BT-5) will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG.

A period from t0 to t5 indicates a variable display period. The variable display period is determined by the variation pattern.
In the effect mode at the start of the button effect indicated by t50, the effect control CPU 120 displays the small button 5BS on the image display device 5, and further displays the initial value of the small gauge 5GS.
The period from t50 to t52 indicates the maximum value of the button effective period in the operation effect pattern BT-5.
The small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS for which the initial value is displayed at t50 is displayed in an effect mode as defined in the operation effect of “button not operated” in FIG. 29 when the push button 31B is not pressed. The That is, the effect control CPU 120 gradually decreases the small gauge value 5GS1 as the button effective period elapses. By displaying the small gauge value 5GS1 that gradually decreases, the transition of the button effective period can be notified to the player.

  t52 is the end time of the button valid period. If the player does not press the push button 31B before t52 has elapsed, it is displayed in the effect mode as defined in the operation effect of “button not operated” in FIG. That is, the effect control CPU 120 displays the small gauge 5GS until the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases to 0, and then performs an effect mode in which the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are deleted. When the button validity period ends without the player pressing the push button 31B, the accessory effect (weak operation) and the serif effect 1 (weak serif) are not performed. However, other effects may be implemented when the button effective period ends.

  On the other hand, when the player presses the push button 31B at t51, which is between the button effective periods t50 to t52, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes that the operation on the operation means has been completed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 ignores pressing of the push button 31B from t51 to t52 after the operation on the operation means is completed.

  When the player presses the push button 31B at t51, which is during the period from t50 to t52, the effect mode is displayed as defined in the item “after button operation” in FIG. 29 from t53. That is, the effect control CPU 120 performs “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS at t53, performs an effect effect (weak operation) at t56, and further performs “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS at t54. Erase and display line production 1 (weak line).

  The time t53 when the “gauge value zero display” is displayed exemplifies the case where it is simultaneously with t41 when the push button 31B is pressed. However, t53 may be set after a predetermined time has elapsed from t51. In addition, “gauge value zero display” may include a display other than the gauge value.

The “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is displayed instead of the display of the small gauge 5GS in which the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases during the period from t50 to t51. Changes can be easily recognized. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the gauge value of the small gauge 5GS has become 0 by pressing the push button 31B, and can easily recognize that the operation on the operation means has been completed by pressing the push button 31B.
Further, by displaying “Gauge value zero display”, it is possible to notify the player that the button valid period has expired, so that the player is less likely to operate the push button 31B, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is possible to reduce the physical load on the operation of the.

At t54, the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are deleted, and the speech production 1 (weak speech) is displayed. The line production 1 (weak line) is displayed for a period from t54 to t55.
At t56, an effect production (weak motion) is performed. The accessory effect is executed in a period from t56 to t57.
In the present embodiment, the time t56 for starting the accessory effect 1 is set after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time t51 when the push button 31B is pressed. However, the time t56 may be set at the same time as t51, that is, so that the accessory effect is started immediately after the push button 31B is pressed.
At t57, the effect production 1 ends. In this embodiment, the case where the effect effect 1 and the serif effect 1 are not performed at the same time is illustrated, but the effect effect 1 and the serif effect 1 may be performed at the same time, and the operations may be controlled synchronously. In the operation effect pattern BT-5, by adjusting the period from t53 to t54, the time from t56, and the like, it is possible to adjust the timing of the operations of the accessory effect 1 and the serif effect 1.

Next, with reference to FIG. 39, an operation effect in an accessory action effect (weak action) will be described. Note that the accessory action effect (weak action) described in FIG. 39 is for explaining the action of the movable accessory 17, and the display of the image display device 5 displayed under the movable accessory 17 is arbitrary. .
FIG. 39A shows a state in which “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is displayed on the image display device 5 when the player presses the push button 31B in the period from t53 to t56 described in FIG. Is shown. It is assumed that the decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R displays the changing decorative symbol on the image display device 5. The “gauge value zero display” of the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS is displayed superimposed on the fluctuating decorative design. The movable accessory 17 having the LED 9CC is not yet operated, and is in the initial position shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 39B, at t54 in FIG. 32, the “gauge value zero display” of the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS is deleted, and at t56, the effect production is started, and the movable accessory 17 is moved to FIG. ) In the lower part of the figure from the initial position. In the accessory action effect (weak action) of the present embodiment, the “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is illustrated as being erased when the action of the movable accessory 17 is started. A black circle in the LED 9CC indicates that the LED is lit. In the accessory operation effect (weak operation), one of the four LEDs 9CC is sequentially turned on. Further, an effect of rotating the movable accessory 17 may be performed.

  FIG. 39 (c) shows that the movable accessory 17 is lowered to a lowered position, which is a limit position where the movable accessory 17 can move downward. The lowered position is a substantially intermediate position in the vertical direction of the image display device 5 illustrated in FIG. The movable accessory 17 lowered to the lowered position is superimposed on the decorative symbol display area 5C to hide the display of the decorative symbol display area 5C. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol illustrates the non-reach state. However, for example, when the display of the decorative symbol display areas 5R and 5L is confirmed and the reach state is reached, the movable accessory 17 may be moved to the lowered position. Good.

  FIG. 39D shows that the movable accessory 17 rises from the lowered position and returns to the initial position, and further, the line effect 1 (weak line) is displayed on the image display device 5. The weak line is displayed as “chance”, for example. The movable accessory 17 that has returned to the initial position ends the lighting of the LED 9CC, and ends the accessory operation effect (weak operation).

[Operation effect pattern BT-6]
Details of the operation effect pattern BT-6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28, 29, and 33. FIG. FIG. 33 is a time chart illustrating the operation of the operation effect pattern (BT-6).

  In FIG. 28, the operation effect pattern BT-6 is determined at a predetermined determination rate shown when the variation patterns are PA4-n, PA5-n, PB4-n, and PB5-n. That is, the effect form of the operation effect pattern BT-6 is performed only when the symbol variation becomes super reach. Therefore, by implementing the effect form of the operation effect pattern BT-6, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for super reach and a sense of expectation for winning.

In FIG. 29, the operation effect pattern of BT-6 is to display the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL, and display the “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL by the button operation, and the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL. An example of an effect mode in which after the “Gauge Value Zero Display” is erased, the mode of the serif effect is changed depending on whether or not the button operation is less than a predetermined operation time.
In the operation effect pattern BT-6, large button 5BL and large gauge 5GL are displayed, “gauge value zero display” is displayed by button operation, and “gauge value zero display” of large button 5BL and large gauge 5GL is deleted. Since the effect mode is similar to the operation effect pattern BT-4, the difference from the operation effect pattern BT-4 will be described.
The difference between the operation effect patterns BT-6 and BT-4 is that the operation effect pattern BT-4 does not affect the subsequent effect mode if the button operation is within the button effective period. The operation effect pattern BT-6 differs in that the subsequent effect mode differs depending on the button operation timing.
The operation effect pattern BT-6 is an operation effect that performs an effect mode by pressing the button operation quickly, for example. When the quick press is successful (when the button operation time is less than t61), the dialogue effect 3 is displayed. On the other hand, if the fast press fails (when the button operation time is t61 or more), the dialogue effect 4 is displayed.

The operation effect pattern (BT-6) will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG.
A period from t0 to t6 indicates a variable display period. The variable display period is determined by the variation pattern.
The period from t60 to t62 indicates the maximum value of the button effective period in the operation effect pattern BT-6. In the period from t60 to t62, a period 1 from t60 to t61 and a period 2 from t61 to t62 are set. The operation effect pattern BT-6 changes the effect mode depending on which period the push button 31B is pressed in period 1 or period 2.
At t60, the effect control CPU 120 displays the large gauge 5GL on which the large button 5BL and the initial value of the large gauge value 5GL1 are displayed on the image display means 5. The effect control CPU 120 may display the distinction between the period 1 and the period 2 on the large gauge 5GL. That is, the effect control CPU 120 may display whether the large gauge value 5GL1 is the period 1 or the period 2.
The large gauge value 5GL1 of the large gauge 5GL for which the initial value is displayed at t60 is displayed in an effect mode as defined in the operation effect of “button not operated” in FIG. 29 when the push button 31B is not pressed. The That is, the effect control CPU 120 gradually decreases the large gauge value 5GL1 as the button effective period elapses. By displaying the large gauge value 5GL1 that gradually decreases, it is possible to notify the player of the transition of the button effective period.

When the player presses the push button 31B at t63 during the period 1 from t60 to t61, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes that the operation on the operation means is completed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 ignores pressing of the push button 31B from t63 to t65 after the operation on the operation means is completed.
When the player presses the push button 31B at t63, the effect is displayed from t63 in the effect mode defined by the item “After button operation” in FIG. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL at t63, erases the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL at t64, and further performs the effect of displaying the speech effect 3. . The serif effect 3 is performed from t64 to t65.

  In the operation effect pattern BT-6, the line effect 3 is displayed only when the player can press the push button 31B during the period 1 from t60 to t61. Since the player can display the speech production 3 by his / her own operation, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, the case where t61 and t62 for determining the period 1 and the period 2 are predetermined fixed values has been described. However, for example, the line effect 3 is displayed by changing the time t61. Therefore, the difficulty level of pressing the push button 31B can be changed.
The display control pattern BT-6 exemplifies a case where the push button 31B is pressed and the display of “gauge value zero display” is simultaneous at t63. However, a predetermined time may elapse from when the push button 31B is pressed until “gauge value zero display” is displayed.
In addition, “gauge value zero display” may include a display other than the gauge value.

On the other hand, when the player presses the push button 31B at t66 during the period 2 from t61 to t62, the effect control CPU 120 starts from t66 as defined in the “after button operation” item of FIG. Displayed in a production manner. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL at t66, erases the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL at t67, and further performs the effect of displaying the speech effect 4. .
By displaying “Gauge value zero display”, it is possible to notify the player that the button valid period has expired, so that the player is less likely to operate the push button 31B, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is possible to reduce the physical load on the operation.
The “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL based on the push of the push button 31B performs the same display as the gauge value display of the small gauge 5GS when the button valid period ends without the push button 31B being pushed. Although illustrated, the display mode in which the gauge value indicates 0 may be changed depending on whether or not the push button 31B is pressed.

[Operation effect pattern BT-7-1, BT-7-2]
Details of the operation effect patterns BT-7-1 and BT-7-2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28, 29, 34, 41, and 42. FIG. FIG. 34 is a time chart illustrating the operation of the operation effect pattern (BT-7). FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation effect in the operation effect pattern (BT-7-1). FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation effect in the operation effect pattern (BT-7-2).

In FIG. 28, the operation effect pattern BT-7 is determined at a predetermined determination ratio shown when the variation pattern is PA3-n, PB3-n, PA4-n, PA5-n, PB4-n, and PB5-n. The The operation effect patterns BT-7-1 and BT-7-2 are different from each other in the case of normal reach or super reach. For example, in the variation pattern PA3-n (normal reach (losing)), the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 is determined while the ratio of the operation effect pattern BT-7-1 being determined is 8%. The percentage is 2%. Further, in the fluctuation pattern PB3-n normal reach (per hit), the ratio of determining the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 is 2%, whereas the ratio of determining the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 is: 8%. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the operation effect pattern BT-7-1 is determined, there is a possibility of shifting to a game state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the case where the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 is determined. Becomes lower.
For example, when the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 is performed on the normal reach, the player wins the game compared to the case where the effect mode of the operation effect pattern BT-7-1 is performed. Can give a sense of expectation. In the case of super reach, the same expectation can be given.

  In FIG. 29, the operation effect patterns BT-7-1 and BT-7-2 display on the image display device a timing gauge that suggests to the player the timing of pressing the push button 31B. An effect mode corresponding to the timing of pressing is performed.

In the operation effect pattern BT-7-2, when the timing of pressing the push button 31B is within a predetermined range of the timing gauge (best timing), the effect mode of the serif effect 2 (strong serif) is executed. When the push button 31B is not pressed within the predetermined range of the timing gauge (when it is not the best timing), the effect form of the line effect 1 (weak line) is executed. Details when the timing is within the predetermined range of the timing gauge and when the timing is not within the predetermined range of the timing gauge will be described later with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42.
On the other hand, in the operation effect pattern BT-7-1, even if the timing of pressing the push button 31B is within a predetermined range of the timing gauge (best timing), the effect of the serif effect 2 (strong serif) The form is limited and is not executed, and the effect form of the line effect 1 (weak line) is executed. Also, when the push button 31B is not pressed within the predetermined range of the timing gauge (when it is not the best timing), the effect form of the line effect 1 (weak line) is executed.

The operation effect pattern of BT-7 displays the small button 5BS, the small gauge 5GS, and the timing gauge, displays the “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS by the button operation, and displays “the gauge value zero display” of the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS. An example will be described in which each rendering mode is divided according to the button operation timing after “Gauge Value Zero Display” is deleted.
In the operation effect pattern BT-7, the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are displayed, the small gauge 5GS “gauge value zero display” by the button operation, and the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS “gauge value zero display”. Since the erasing effect mode is the same as the operation effect pattern BT-5, a part of the description is omitted.

The operation of the operation effect pattern (BT-7) will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG.
A period from t0 to t7 indicates a variable display period. The variable display period is determined by the variation pattern.
The period from t70 to t72 indicates the maximum value of the button effective period in the operation effect pattern BT-7. The operation effect pattern BT-7 changes the effect mode depending on whether the push button 31B is pressed for a predetermined period.
At t70, the effect control CPU 120 displays the small gauge 5GS on which the initial values of the small button 5BS and the small gauge value 5GS1 are displayed on the image display device 5. At t70, the effect control CPU 120 displays a timing gauge on the image display means 5.

  The small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS for which the initial value is displayed at t70 is displayed in the effect form as defined in the operation effect of “button not operated” in FIG. 29 when the push button 31B is not pressed. The That is, the effect control CPU 120 gradually decreases the small gauge value 5GS1 as the button effective period elapses. By displaying the small gauge value 5GS1 that gradually decreases, the transition of the button effective period can be notified to the player.

The timing gauge has a timing region and a timing bar. The timing area is a specific area provided in the timing gauge. The timing bar moves, for example, in a reciprocating manner in the timing gauge and passes through the timing region. The timing gauge prompts the player to press the push button 31B at a timing when the timing bar moves and is in the timing area. The operation effect pattern BT-7 can determine whether or not the push button 31B is pressed during a period in which the timing bar is in the timing region, and can perform a specific effect mode according to the timing when the push button 31B is pressed.
When the push button 31B is pressed is a period in which the timing bar is in the timing region, the “best timing” is assumed.

t70 to t74 indicate the maximum value of the display period of the timing gauge in the operation effect pattern BT-7. When the timing gauge is displayed at t70, the timing bar starts to move. When the player does not operate the push button 31B, the timing bar continues to move for a period from t70 to t74.
In the present embodiment, t74 is the same time as t72 that determines the maximum value of the button effective period. However, t74 and t72 may be different times. For example, if t74 is a time earlier than t72, the timing gauge display period ends before the butane effective period ends, and the movement of the timing bar stops.
Details of the timing gauge, timing area, timing bar shape, timing bar operation, and the like will be described later with reference to FIGS. 41 and 42.

When the player presses the push button 31B during the period from t70 to t72 and during the period from t70 to t74, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes that the operation on the operation means has been completed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 ignores pressing of the push button 31B at t71 to t72 after the operation on the operation means is completed.
When the player presses the push button 31B at t73, it is displayed in the effect mode as defined in the item “After button operation” in FIG. In other words, the production control CPU 120 first stops the movement of the timing bar at t73.

  In the operation effect pattern BT-7, the operation effect pattern BT-7-1 and the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 have different effect modes depending on when the push button 31B is pressed. In other words, the operation mode differs depending on whether or not the timing bar is in the timing region between the operation effect pattern BT-7-1 and operation effect pattern BT-7-2.

First, an effect aspect in the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 will be described. In the operation effect pattern BT-7-2, when the push button 31B is pressed at a timing when the timing bar is not in the timing region, the effect control CPU 120 displays “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS at t75. To display “operation OK”. The “operation OK” display is a display indicating that the push button 31B is pressed during the period from t70 to t74, and has no special meaning.
At t76, the effect control CPU 120 erases the display of “gauge value zero display” and “operation OK” of the small gauge 5GS, and performs the effect mode of displaying the speech effect 2 (strong speech). In the dialogue production 2, for example, “large chance” is displayed. The display of “Large Chance” suggests that there is a high possibility that the gaming state is advantageous to the player according to the variation pattern. By displaying “large chance” from “operation OK”, it is possible to improve the player's expectation even if the push button 31B is not optimally pressed.

  In the operation effect pattern BT-7-2, when the push button 31B is pressed at the timing when the timing bar is in the timing region, “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is displayed at t75, and “ Just impact ”is displayed. The specific effect is a specific effect that is displayed when the push button 31B is pressed at a timing when the timing bar is in the timing area, and suggests that there is a high possibility of shifting to a game state advantageous to the player. It is a production to do. The specific effect may be an effect mode other than displaying “just impact”. For example, other display modes and accessory effects may be used.

  At t78, the effect control CPU 120 erases the display of the gauge value “0” and the “just impact” of the small gauge 5GS, and performs the effect mode of displaying the speech effect 2 (strong speech) “large chance”. When the timing of pressing the push button 31B is optimal, it is possible to display a “great chance” to the player by operating their own buttons, so it is possible to improve interest It becomes.

Next, an effect aspect in the operation effect pattern BT-7-1 will be described. As described above, the operation effect pattern BT-7-1 is less likely to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player than the operation effect pattern BT-7-2. In the present embodiment, “Large Chance”, which is a line production 2 (strong line) that suggests that there is a high possibility that the game state is advantageous to the player, is not performed, and the push button 31B is pressed. First, the “chance” that is the speech production 1 (weak speech) is displayed.
In the operation effect pattern BT-7-1, regardless of whether or not the push button 31B is pressed in the timing region, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the gauge value zero of the small gauge 5GS is “zero gauge” at t75. “Display” is displayed and “Operation OK” is displayed.
At t76, the effect control CPU 120 erases the display of “gauge value zero display” and “operation OK” of the small gauge 5GS, and performs an effect mode of displaying “chance” which is the speech effect 1 (weak speech).
In the operation effect pattern BT-7-1, a line effect 1 (weak line) indicating that the possibility of a gaming state advantageous to the player is lower than that in the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 is displayed. Therefore, if an effect of displaying “just impact” suggesting that there is a high possibility of shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player and subsequently displaying “chance”, the player is discouraged. In the operation effect pattern BT-7-1, when displaying a line effect 1 (weak line) for notifying that there is a low possibility of shifting to a game state advantageous to the player, a specific “Just impact” is displayed. By restricting the execution of the production, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged and to prevent a decrease in interest.

  In the operation effect pattern BT-7, the display of the line effect 1 or the line effect 2 is performed after the display of “gauge value zero display” and “operation OK” or “just impact” which is the specific effect is deleted. However, for example, the display of the speech production 1 or the speech production 2 may be performed before the display of “gauge value zero display” and “operation OK” or “just impact” is deleted.

  Next, an example of the operation effect of the operation effect pattern BT-7-1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 illustrates the operation effects displayed on the image display device 5 in time series shown in FIGS. 41 (a) to (d) or (a) to (g).

FIG. 41A shows a state in which the small button 5BS, the small gauge 5GS, and the timing gauge 5TG are displayed at the time t70 described in FIG. In the image display device 5, a small button 5BS, a small gauge 5GS whose gauge value is initially displayed, and a timing gauge 5TG are superimposed on a decorative pattern that is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Displayed. The small gauge 5GS displays the small gauge value 5GS1 at the maximum value in the initial display.
The small gauge 5GS performs an effect of gradually decreasing the small gauge value 5GS1.
The timing gauge 5TG has a timing region 5TR and a timing bar 5TB. The timing area 5TR is provided in the central portion of the timing gauge 5TG, and is set to a specific area of the timing gauge 5TG.
In the operation effect pattern BT-7, the timing gauge 5TG illustrates a rectangular (linear) shape. The rectangular longitudinal direction is displayed in a horizontal direction with respect to the image display device 5 in parallel with the small gauge 5GS. In the present embodiment, the timing gauge 5TG displays the rectangular longitudinal direction in the horizontal direction with respect to the image display device 5, but displays the longitudinal direction of the timing gauge 5TG in the vertical direction with respect to the image display device 5. May be.
The timing bar 5TB moves so as to reciprocate from the left end to the right end of the timing gauge 5TG. The timing bar 5TB passes over the timing region 5TR in the central portion of the timing gauge 5TG. In the present embodiment, the timing bar 5TB reciprocates the timing gauge 5TG, and thus passes over the timing region 5TR by movement from the left direction or movement from the right direction. The player visually observes the position of the timing bar 5TB moving on the timing gauge 5TG, and presses the push button 31B so that the timing bar 5TB stops on the timing area 5TR.

  FIG. 41B illustrates a case where the push button 31B is pressed at the best timing when the timing bar 5TB is above the timing region 5TR at time t71. In the present embodiment, the timing bar 5TB is immediately stopped when the push button 31B is pressed. However, the timing for stopping the timing bar 5TB is not limited to this. For example, when the push button 31B is pressed, the timing bar 5TB may decelerate and stop.

FIG. 41C shows a case where the push button 31B is pressed at the best timing at time t75.
In the center of the image display device 5, an “operation OK” indicating that the push button 31 </ b> B has been pressed is displayed.
In addition, “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is displayed. In this embodiment, when the push button 31B is pressed at t71, “gauge value zero display” is displayed immediately. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the display of the small gauge 5GS has changed. By performing “Gauge Value Zero Display” in response to the push of the push button 31B, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the player that the push button 31B has been pushed.

  FIG. 41D shows a case where the speech production 1 (weak speech) “chance” is displayed at time t78. In the operation effect pattern BT-7-1, when the line effect 1 (weak line) for notifying that there is a low possibility of shifting to a game state advantageous to the player is displayed, the push button 31B is pressed at the best timing. Even if there is, “operation OK” is displayed, and execution of a specific effect is restricted. Specifically, the “just impact effect” is not displayed. Therefore, when the “chance” is displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged and to prevent a decrease in interest.

  On the other hand, FIG. 41 (e) shows a case where the push bar 31B is pressed at a timing other than the best timing at the time t71 when the timing bar 5TB is not above the timing region 5TR.

FIG. 41F shows a case where the push button 31B is pressed at a time other than the best timing at time t75.
In the center of the image display device 5, an “operation OK” indicating that the push button 31 </ b> B has been pressed is displayed.
In addition, “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is displayed. In this embodiment, when the push button 31B is pressed at t71, “gauge value zero display” is displayed immediately. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the display of the small gauge 5GS has changed. By performing “Gauge Value Zero Display” in response to the push of the push button 31B, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the player that the push button 31B has been pushed.
FIG. 41 (g) shows a case where the line production 1 (weak line) “chance” is displayed at time t 76.

  Next, an effect aspect in the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 will be described. In the operation effect pattern BT-7-2, as described above, it is more likely that the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 shifts to a gaming state advantageous to the player than the operation effect pattern BT-7-1. In the present embodiment, the display of the dialogue production 2 (strong dialogue) “great chance” indicating that there is a high possibility that the gaming state is advantageous to the player is performed.

  Next, an example of the operation effect of the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 illustrates the operation effects displayed on the image display device 5 in time series shown in FIGS. 42 (a) to (d) or (a) to (g). 42 (a), (b), (e), and (f) are the same as FIGS. 41 (a), (b), (e), and (f), and a description thereof is omitted. .

FIG. 42C illustrates a case where the push button 31B is pressed at the best timing at time t75.
In the center of the image display device 5, “just impact” is displayed as a specific effect. The specific effect is to display that the push button 31B is pressed at the best timing as compared to the display of “operation OK” indicating that the push button 31B is pressed. The specific effect informs the player that the specific effect has been performed by his / her own button operation. For the specific effect, for example, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, a predetermined effect may be performed using the game effect lamp 9.
The “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is the same as in FIG.

  FIG. 42 (d) shows a case where the line production 2 (strong line) “great chance” is displayed at time t 78. In the operation effect pattern BT-7-2, when the line effect 2 (strong line) for notifying that there is a high possibility that the game state is advantageous to the player is displayed, the push button 31B is pressed at the best timing. When there is, a specific effect illustrated by “just impact” can be displayed, and an interest can be improved for the player.

On the other hand, FIGS. 42E and 42F are similar to FIGS. 41E and 41F, respectively, when the timing bar 5TB is not on the timing region 5TR at the time t71, that is, the timing other than the best timing. Represents that the push button 31B has been pressed, and “operation OK” indicating that the push button 31B has been pressed is displayed.
In FIG. 42 (g), it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for winning at time t. Reference numeral 76 denotes a case where a “great chance” that is a line production 2 (strong line) is displayed. Since the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 is highly likely to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player, the serif effect 2 is performed regardless of the timing at which the push button 31B is pressed. Therefore, even when the push button 31B is not pressed at the best timing, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation by notifying that there is a high possibility of shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player. .
[Operation effect pattern BT-8]
Details of the operation effect pattern BT-8 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28, 29, 35, 40, and 43. FIG.
FIG. 35 is a time chart illustrating the operation of the operation effect pattern BT-8. FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation effect in the accessory action effect (strong action). FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation effect in the operation effect pattern BT-8.
The operation effect pattern BT-8 is obtained when the push button 31B is pressed in the first operation effect and the first operation effect in which the small button 5BS is displayed as the first promotion means for prompting the push button 31B to be pressed. Then, the second operation effect of displaying the large button 5BL is performed as the second promotion means for urging the user to press the push button 31B. The large button 5BL is displayed on the image display device 5 in a larger size than the small button 5BS, and is displayed as if the small button is promoted when the player presses the push button 31B. In the operation effect of the small button 5BS, the message effect 1 (weak message) that is unlikely to be advantageous to the player is displayed, but there is a possibility that the button will be promoted, thereby reducing the decrease in the interest of the game In addition, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In FIG. 28, the operation effect pattern BT-8 is determined at a predetermined determination rate shown when the variation patterns are PA4-n, PA5-n, PB4-n, and PB5-n. That is, the operation effect pattern BT-8 is determined in the case of super reach. When the variation pattern is PA4-n or PA5-n, it is determined at a determination rate of 10%, and when the variation pattern is PB4-n or PB5-n, it is determined at a determination rate of 15%.

In FIG. 29, the operation effect pattern BT-8 is the second operation effect (lower part in the figure) in which the large button 5BL is displayed after the first operation effect (the effect mode described in the upper part in the figure) is displayed to display the small button 5BS. The production mode described in (1) is performed. An operation effect of promoting the button from the small button 5BS to the large button 5BL is performed.
In the operation effect pattern BT-8, in the first operation effect, the initial values of the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are displayed, and “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is displayed by the button operation, and the small button 5BS is displayed. In addition, the small gauge 5GS is erased, and an effect mode of displaying the serif effect 1 (weak serif) is performed.
The second operation effect is performed when the push button 31B is pressed within the effective period in the first operation effect. In the second operation effect, the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL are displayed, and the “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GS is displayed by the button operation, the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL are erased, and the serif effect The effect mode which displays 2 (strong lines) is performed.

Next, the operation of the operation effect pattern (BT-8) will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG.
In FIG. 35, a period from t0 to t7 indicates a variable display period.
(First operation production)
At t80, the effect mode defined in the upper item of “At the start of button operation” in FIG. 29 is performed. That is, the effect control CPU 120 displays the small button 5BS on the image display device 5, and further displays the initial value of the small gauge 5GS.
The period from t80 to t82 indicates the maximum value of the button effective period in the first operation effect of the operation effect pattern BT-8.
The small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS for which the initial value is displayed at t80 is displayed in the effect mode as defined in the operation effect in the upper stage of “button not operated” in FIG. 29 when the push button 31B is not pressed. Is done. That is, the effect control CPU 120 gradually decreases the small gauge value 5GS1 as the button effective period elapses. By displaying the small gauge value 5GS1 that gradually decreases, the transition of the button effective period can be notified to the player.

  t82 is the end time of the button valid period. If the player does not press the push button 31B before t82 elapses, it is displayed in the effect mode as defined in the operation effect in the upper stage of the “button not operated state” in FIG. That is, the effect control CPU 120 displays the small gauge 5GS until the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases to 0, and then performs an effect mode in which the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are deleted. If the button validity period ends without the player pressing the push button 31B, the second operation effect is not performed. However, other effects may be implemented when the button effective period ends.

  On the other hand, when the player presses the push button 31B at t81 during the button effective period t80 to t82, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes that the operation on the operation means is completed. In addition, after the operation on the operation means is completed, the effect control CPU 120 ends the button effective period in the first operation effect at t81 and ignores the push button 31B being pressed by the player.

  When the player presses the push button 31B at t81, the effect is displayed from t83 in the production mode as defined in the upper item of “After button operation” in FIG. That is, the effect control CPU 120 displays the gauge value “0” of the small gauge 5GS at t83, deletes the small gauge 5GS at t84, and displays the speech effect 1 (weak speech).

  The time t83 when the “gauge value zero display” is displayed exemplifies a case where it is simultaneously with t11 when the push button 31B is pressed. However, t83 may be set after a predetermined time has elapsed from t81. In addition, “gauge value zero display” may include a display other than the gauge value.

The “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is displayed instead of the display of the small gauge 5GS in which the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases during the period from t80 to t81. Changes can be easily recognized. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the gauge value of the small gauge 5GS has become 0 by pressing the push button 31B, and can easily recognize that the operation on the operation means has been completed by pressing the push button 31B.
Further, by displaying “Gauge value zero display”, it is possible to notify the player that the button valid period has expired, so that the player is less likely to operate the push button 31B, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is possible to reduce the physical load on the operation of the.
If the player does not press the push button 31B during the button effective period t80 to t82, the second operation effect described below can be prevented from being performed.

(Second operation presentation)
At t86, the effect mode defined in the lower item of “when button operation starts” in FIG. 29 is performed. That is, the effect control CPU 120 displays the large button 5BL on the image display device 5, and further displays the initial value of the large gauge 5GL.
The period from t86 to t88 indicates the maximum value of the button effective period in the second operation effect of the operation effect pattern BT-8.
The small gauge value 5GS1 of the large gauge 5GS for which the initial value is displayed at t86 is displayed in the effect mode as defined in the operation effect in the lower stage of “button not operated” in FIG. 29 when the push button 31B is not pressed. Is done. That is, the effect control CPU 120 gradually decreases the small gauge value 5GS1 as the button effective period elapses. By displaying the small gauge value 5GS1 that gradually decreases, the transition of the button effective period can be notified to the player.

  t88 is the end time of the button valid period. If the player does not press the push button 31B before t88 elapses, it is displayed in the effect mode as defined in the operation effect in the lower part of the “button not operated state” in FIG. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 displays the large gauge 5GL until the large gauge value 5GL1 gradually decreases to 0, and then performs an effect mode in which the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL are deleted. If the button validity period ends without the player pressing the push button 31B, the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL are deleted, and the operation effect ends.

  On the other hand, when the player presses the push button 31B at t87 during the button effective period t86 to t88 by the second operation effect, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes that the operation on the operation means is completed. In addition, after the operation on the operation means is completed, the effect control CPU 120 ends the button valid period in the first operation effect at t87, and ignores the push button 31B being pressed by the player.

  When the player presses the push button 31B at t87, it is displayed in the production mode as defined in the item “After button operation” in FIG. 29 from t87. That is, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL at t89, erases the large gauge 5GL at t90, and displays the speech effect 1 (weak speech).

  The time t83 when the “gauge value zero display” is displayed exemplifies a case where it is simultaneously with t11 when the push button 31B is pressed. However, t83 may be set after a predetermined time has elapsed from t81. In addition, “gauge value zero display” may include a display other than the gauge value.

The “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is displayed instead of the display of the small gauge 5GS in which the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases during the period from t80 to t81. Changes can be easily recognized. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the gauge value of the small gauge 5GS has become 0 by pressing the push button 31B, and can easily recognize that the operation on the operation means has been completed by pressing the push button 31B.
Further, by displaying the gauge value “0”, it is possible to notify the player that the button valid period has expired, so that it is less likely for the player to operate the useless push button 31B and to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to reduce the physical load for the operation.
When the player presses the push button 31B at t87, it is displayed in the production mode as defined in the item “After button operation” in FIG. 29 from t87. That is, the effect control CPU 120 displays “Gauge Value Zero Display” of the large gauge 5GL at t89, erases the large gauge 5GL at t90, and displays the speech effect 2 (strong speech).
Further, when the player presses the push button 31B at t87, an effect effect (strong action) is performed using the movable accessory 17 during a period from t92 to t93.

Next, an accessory action effect (strong action) will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the accessory action effect (strong action) described in FIG. 40 is for explaining the action of the movable accessory 17, and the display of the image display device 5 displayed under the movable accessory 17 is arbitrary. .
FIG. 40A shows a state in which “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL is displayed on the image display device 5 by the player pressing the push button 31B at t87 in FIG. It is assumed that the decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R displays the changing decorative symbol on the image display device 5. The large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL “gauge value zero display” are displayed superimposed on the fluctuating decorative symbols. The movable accessory 17 having the LED 9CC has not been operated yet, and is in the initial position shown in FIG.

  FIG. 40B shows that at the time t90 in FIG. 35, the accessory effect is started and the movable accessory 17 is descending downward from the initial position in FIG. 39A. A black circle in the LED 9CC indicates that the LED is lit. In the accessory operation effect (strong operation) of the present embodiment, the lighting method of the LED 9CC during the accessory effect is changed to the accessory operation effect (strong operation). FIG. 40B illustrates a case where three of the four LEDs 9CC are sequentially turned on.

  FIG. 40C shows that the movable accessory 17 is lowered to the lowered position that is the limit position where the movable accessory 17 can move downward. The lowered position is a substantially intermediate position in the vertical direction of the image display device 5 illustrated in FIG. The movable accessory 17 lowered to the lowered position is superimposed on the decorative symbol display area 5C to hide the display of the decorative symbol display area 5C. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol illustrates the non-reach state. However, for example, when the display of the decorative symbol display areas 5R and 5L is confirmed and the reach state is reached, the movable accessory 17 may be moved to the lowered position. Good.

FIG. 40 (d) shows that the movable accessory 17 is raised from the lowered position and returned to the initial position, and further, the line effect 2 (strong line) is displayed on the image display device 5. A strong line is displayed as, for example, “Large chance”. The movable accessory 17 that has returned to the initial position ends the lighting of the LED 9CC.
The “gauge value zero display” of the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL is deleted at t90 in FIG. The line effect 2 (strong line) is displayed after the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL “gauge value zero display” are deleted at t90, and is deleted at t91. This completes the accessory action effect (weak action).

  Next, an example of the operation effect of the operation effect pattern (BT-8) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 illustrates the operation effects displayed on the image display device 5 in time series shown in FIGS. 43 (a) to (h).

  FIG. 43A shows an effect mode at the start of the button effect at t80 in FIG. On the image display device 5, a small button 5BS and a small gauge 5GS are displayed superimposed on the fluctuating decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The small gauge 5GS displays the gauge value 5GSS1 as a maximum value in the initial display. The small gauge 5GS performs an effect of gradually decreasing the small gauge value 5GS1.

  FIG. 43B shows that the push button 31B has been pressed at t81. The diagram on the right side of FIG. 43 (b) shows that the push button 31B has been pressed by the player. The effect of gradually decreasing the small gauge value 5GS1 by pressing the push button 31B ends.

  FIG. 43C shows that “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is performed at t83. In this embodiment, when the push button 31B is pressed at t81, “gauge value zero display” is displayed immediately. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the display of the small gauge 5GS has changed. By displaying “Gauge value zero display” in response to pressing of the push button 31B, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the player that the pressing of the push button 31B has been accepted.

  FIG. 43D shows that at t84, the “gauge value zero display” of the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS is erased and the line effect 1 (weak line) is displayed. In the case of the line production 1, the case where “chance” is displayed on the image display device 5 is illustrated. Line production 1 (weak line) is displayed for a period of t84 to 85.

FIG. 43 (e) shows the effect mode at the start of the button effect at t86 in FIG. On the image display device 5, the fluctuating decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed again, and the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL are superimposed and displayed on the decorative symbols. . The large button 5BL enlarges the display of the small button 5BS and notifies the player that the button has been promoted.
The large gauge 5GS displays the large gauge value 5GL1 as a maximum value in the initial display. The large gauge 5GL performs an effect of gradually decreasing the large gauge value 5GL1.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL are displayed has been exemplified, but other effects may be used as long as the player can be notified of the promotion of the button or the like. For example, instead of the combination of the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GL, a combination of the large button 5BL and the small gauge 5GS or a combination of the small button 5BS and the large gauge 5GL may be used. Moreover, you may change the display design of a button or a gauge.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, it is assumed that the dialogue effect 1 (weak dialogue) is displayed when there is a low possibility that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Therefore, in the production modes of FIGS. 43A to 43D, the player is not given a sense of expectation. However, by performing the button promotion effect of FIG. 43 (e) after the line effect 1 (weak line) is displayed, it is expected to increase the possibility of a gaming state advantageous to the player. Can be improved.

  FIG. 43F shows that the push button 31B has been pressed at t87. The effect of gradually decreasing the large gauge value 5GL1 is terminated by pressing the push button 31B.

FIG. 43G shows that “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL is performed at t89. In this embodiment, when the push button 31B is pressed at t87, “gauge value zero display” is displayed immediately. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the display of the large gauge 5GS has changed. By displaying “Gauge Value Zero Display” in response to the push of the push button 31B, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the player that the push button 31B has been pushed.
In FIG. 43 (g), the operation of the movable accessory 17 by the accessory effect (strong operation) performed during the period from t92 to t93 is not displayed.

  FIG. 43H shows that at t90, the “gauge value zero display” of the large button 5BL and the large gauge 5GS is erased and the line effect 2 (strong line) is displayed. In the case of the line production 2, the case where “large chance” is displayed on the image display device 5 is illustrated. Line production 2 (strong line) is displayed for a period of t90 to 91.

44. Operation Effect Process FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation effect process executed in step S570 of FIG. The following processing is executed by the effect control CPU 120.
In step S571, it is determined whether or not an operation effect execution flag is set (step S571). The operation effect execution flag is set in step S7114 of FIG. That is, the case where the operation effect execution flag is set is a case where the operation effect pattern is other than BT-1 and the operation effect is executed. When the operation effect execution flag is not set (step S571: NO), the operation effect process of step S570 is terminated.

On the other hand, when the operation effect execution flag is set (step S571: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation effect timer is operating (step S572). The operation effect timer is a timer that starts executing an operation effect in step S582, which will be described later, and starts in step S583.
If the operation effect timer is not in operation (step S572: NO), it is determined whether the zero display timer is in operation (step S573). The zero display timer is a timer that starts the “gauge value zero display” in step S581, which will be described later, and starts in step S583.
If the zero display timer is not operating (step S573: NO), it is determined whether or not the button valid timer is operating (step S574). The button display timer is a timer that is started in step S576 when button display and gauge display are performed in step S577 described later.

If the button valid timer is not operating (step S574: NO), it is determined whether it is the button display timing (step S575). The button display timing is a timing for displaying the small button 5BS (or the large button 5BL), the small gauge 5GS (or the large gauge 5GL) indicated by t20 in FIG. 30, t40 in FIG. 31, or t50 in FIG. . The button display timing is set in step S7115 in FIG. If it is not the button display timing (step S575: NO), the operation effect process of step S570 is terminated.
For example, in the operation effect pattern BT-2 shown in FIG. 30, t20 which is the button display timing is set in step S7115 in FIG. 25 as a time when a predetermined time has elapsed from t0 which is the start time of the variable display period. . In the process of step S575, it is determined whether or not the effect control process timer has counted t20. Therefore, the determination in step S575 is NO during the period from t0 to t20 in FIG. The button display timing is the same for other operation effect patterns.

  On the other hand, if it is the button display timing (step S575: YES), the button valid timer is started (step S576). By starting the button valid timer, the button valid timer is in operation. The button effective timer measures, for example, the button effective period indicated by t20 to t22 in FIG.

After executing the processing of step S576, button display and gauge display are performed on the image display device 5 (step S577). The timer value of the button valid timer is gradually subtracted by a subtraction process described later with reference to FIG. The small gauge 5GS or large gauge 5GL displayed in step S577 refers to the timer value of the button valid timer in a process (not shown), and depending on the timer value of the referenced button valid timer, the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS or The value of the large gauge value 5GL1 of the large gauge 5GL is displayed. Therefore, when the timer value of the button valid timer is gradually subtracted, the small gauge value 5GS1 or the large gauge value 5GL1 is displayed so as to be gradually shortened.
After performing the process of step S577, the operation effect process of step S570 is terminated. In the process of step S577, for example, the small button 5BS (or large button 5BL), the small gauge 5GS (or large gauge 5GL), etc., which are illustrated in FIG. 37B, FIG. 38B, FIG. Is displayed.

On the other hand, in the process of step S574, when the button effective timer is operating (step S574: YES), 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the button effective timer. By subtracting the timer value by one, the gauge value displayed based on the timer value is also subtracted by one. In the present embodiment, the timer value of the button valid timer is subtracted by one, but the timer value may be subtracted by two or more values, for example. The larger the value to be subtracted, the faster the gauge value can be reduced.
In the present embodiment, the time measurement in the button effective timer is performed by a subtraction process in which 1 is subtracted every time the process of step S578 is executed. That is, the process of step S570 is repeated, and a time-out occurs when the number of times that the process of step S578 is repeated reaches the value set in the button valid timer.
After executing the process of step S574, it is determined whether or not the button valid timer has timed out (step S579). The case where the button valid timer times out means that, for example, in FIG. 30, t22 elapses without the player operating the push button 31B during the button valid period.

If the button valid timer has timed out (step S579: YES), the display of the small button 5BS (or large button 5BL), small gauge 5GS (or large gauge 5GL), etc. displayed on the image display device 5 is deleted (step S584). . After executing the process of step S584, the button effect end setting is performed (step S585). Set button production end. The button effect end setting is a setting for canceling the operation effect. For example, the operation effect execution flag is reset. The button effect end setting may include an effect mode in which an image indicating that the push button 31B is not operated is displayed, for example. After executing the process of step S585, the operation effect process of step S570 is terminated.
It should be noted that the timing at which “gauge value zero display” is deleted is arbitrary. For example, when the button valid timer times out, the “gauge value zero display” may not be deleted in step S584, and the display may be continued for a predetermined period.

On the other hand, when the button valid timer has not timed out (step S579: NO), it is determined whether or not the push button 31B has been operated (step S580). The operation of the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B of FIG. 2, and the effect control CPU 120 determines. In the present embodiment, when the push button 31B is pressed once, the operation on the operation unit is completed, and it is determined that the operation has been performed in the process of step S580.
When there is no operation of the push button 31B (step S580: NO), the operation effect process of step S570 is ended.

On the other hand, when the push button 31B is operated (step S580: YES), the “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS (or the large gauge 5GL) displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed (step S581). ). In this embodiment, the “gauge value zero display” is displayed immediately after the push button 31B is operated.
After the process of step S581 is executed, an operation effect execution start process is then performed (step S582). The operation effect execution start process is an operation effect in each operation effect pattern described in the effect mode after the button operation in FIG.

  Here, the operation effect execution start process in the process of step S582 in each operation effect pattern will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation effect execution start process (BT-2 to BT-4).
In the process of step S582 in FIG. 45, the cut-in effect starts to be executed (step S621). As for the cut-in effect, the cut-in effect (blue) or the cut-in effect (red) is executed according to the type of the operation effect pattern described in FIG. When the process of step S621 is executed, the process of step S582 is terminated.
For example, in FIG. 30, the cut-in effect is displayed on the image display device 5 during the period from t24 to t25. When the player presses the push button 31B at t21, “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is started from t23. The cut-in effect is displayed after “Gauge value zero display” is deleted at t24. That is, the start of execution of the cut-in effect means that time measurement for displaying the cut-in effect is started from t23. The cut-in effect starts from t23 and is displayed from t24.
In FIG. 31, the cut-in effect is displayed on the image display device 5 during the period from t44 to t45. When the player presses the push button 31B at t41, the “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL is started from t43. The cut-in effect is displayed after “Gauge value zero display” is deleted at t44. That is, the execution start of the cut-in effect in the process of step S621 means that the time measurement for the cut-in effect display is started from t43. The cut-in effect starts from t43 and is displayed from t44.

FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation effect execution start process (BT-5).
In the process of step S582 of FIG. 46, an effect production is started (step S651). For the accessory effect, the accessory effect (weak operation) described in FIG. 29 is executed. When the process of step S651 is executed, the process of step S582 ends.
For example, in FIG. 32, the movable accessory 17 operates during a period from t56 to t57. When the player presses the push button 31B at t51, “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is started from t53. The operation of the movable accessory 17 is started at t56 when a predetermined time has elapsed after the “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is started. In other words, the execution of the accessory effect (weak motion) in the process of step S651 is to start timing until t56 when the movable accessory 17 starts to operate at t53.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation effect execution start process (BT-6).
In the process of step S582 of FIG. 47, first, it is determined whether or not the time when the push button 31B is pressed is less than t61 of FIG. 33 (step S661).
When the time when the push button 31B is pressed is less than t61 (step S661: YES), the speech production 3 is started (step S662). When the process of step S662 is executed, the process of step S582 ends.
The case where the time when the push button 31B is pressed is less than t61 is a case where the push button 31B is pressed (rapidly pressed) in the period 1 from t60 to t61 by the player.
For example, in FIG. 33, the line effect 3 is displayed on the image display device 5 during a period from t64 to t65. When the player presses the push button 31B at t63, the display of “Gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL is started from t63, and “Gauge value zero display” is erased at t64, and the line production 3 is displayed. That is, the start of the speech production 3 in the process of step S672 is to start timing for displaying the speech production 3 at t63.

On the other hand, when the time when the push button 31B is pressed is t61 or more (step S661: NO), the speech production 4 is started (step S663). When the process of step S663 is executed, the process of step S582 is terminated.
The case where the time when the push button 31B is pressed is t61 or more is a case where the player presses the push button 31B during the period 2 from t61 to t62 (failed to press quickly).
For example, in FIG. 33, the line effect 4 is displayed on the image display device 5 during a period from t67 to t68. When the player presses the push button 31B at t66, the display of the “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL is started from t66, the “gauge value zero display” is deleted at t67, and the speech effect 3 is displayed. That is, the start of the speech effect 4 in the process of step S663 is to start time measurement for displaying the speech effect 4 at t66.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation effect execution start process (BT-7-1).
In the process of step S582 of FIG. 48, first, it is determined whether or not the timing at which the push button 31B is pressed is the best timing (step S671). The best timing is the timing at which the moving timing bar 5TB is in the timing region 5TR in the timing gauge 5TG described with reference to FIG.
If the timing is not the best timing (step S671: NO), the speech production 1 (weak speech) is executed (step S762). On the other hand, when the timing is the best timing (step S671: YES), the speech production 1 (weak speech) is executed (step S763). Therefore, in the operation effect pattern BT-7-1, regardless of whether or not the push timing of the push button 31B is the best timing, the displayed speech effect is the start of the same speech effect 1 (weak speech). .
For example, in FIG. 34, the line effect 1 is displayed on the image display device 5 during the period from t76 to t77 or from t78 to t79. When the player presses the push button 31B at t71, the display of “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is started from t75, and the “gauge value zero display” is erased at t76 or t78, and the dialogue effect 1 is displayed. The That is, the start of the speech effect 1 in the process of step S762 or step S763 is to start timing for displaying the speech effect 1 at t75.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation effect execution start process (BT-7-2).
In the process of step S582 of FIG. 49, first, it is determined whether or not the timing at which the push button 31B is pressed is the best timing (step S674).
When the timing is not the best timing (step S674: NO), the line production 2 (strong line) is executed (step S765). On the other hand, when the timing is the best timing (step S674: YES), a specific effect is performed (step S676). The specific effect is the display of “just impact” described in FIG. After executing the processing of step S676, the speech production 2 (strong speech) is executed (step S768). Therefore, in the operation effect pattern BT-7-2, regardless of whether or not the push button 31B is pressed at the best timing, the displayed line effect is the same line effect 2 (strong line). .
Note that, depending on whether or not the push button 31 </ b> B is pressed at the best timing, the displayed line effect may be different from the line effect 2 (strong line).
Further, the operation effect execution start process (BT-7-2) may be a combination of an effect effect.
The start of the dialogue effect 2 in the process of step S675 or step S678 in the operation effect pattern BT-7-2 is the same as the operation effect pattern BT-7-1, and starts time measurement for displaying the dialogue effect 2 at t75. It is to be.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation effect execution start process (BT-8).
FIG. 50 (a) shows the operation in the effect mode described in the upper part of FIG. 29, and FIG. 50 (b) shows the operation in the effect mode described in the lower part of FIG. In the operation effect pattern BT-8, the process of step S582 is executed as a separate process for the effect mode described in the upper part of FIG. 29 and the effect mode described in the lower part of the figure.
In the process of step S582 in FIG. 50A, the start of the speech production 1 (weak speech) is executed (step S681). When the process of step S681 is executed, the process of step S582 ends.
In the process of step S582 of FIG. 50B, the start of the speech production 2 (strong dialogue) is executed (step S682). After performing the process of step S682, the start of an effect production is performed (step S683). When the process of step S683 is executed, the process of step S582 is terminated.

  For example, in FIG. 35, the line effect 1 is displayed on the image display device 5 during the period from t84 to t85. When the player presses the push button 31B at t81, the display of “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is started from t83, and “gauge value zero display” is erased at t84 and the speech effect 1 is displayed. That is, the start of the speech production 1 in the process of step S681 is to start the time measurement for displaying the speech production 1 from t84 at t81. The line effect 2 is displayed on the image display device 5 during the period from t90 to t91. When the player presses the push button 31B at t87, the display of the “gauge value zero display” of the large gauge 5GL is started from t89, and the “gauge value zero display” is deleted at t90, and the speech production 2 is displayed. That is, the start of the speech effect 1 in the process of step S683 is to start the time measurement for displaying the speech effect 2 from t90 at t89.

Returning to FIG. 44 again, after executing step S582, the zero display timer is started, the operation effect timer is started, and the button valid timer is reset (step S583). After performing the process of step S583, the operation effect process of step S570 is terminated.
The zero display timer starts from the display start of “gauge value zero display” and counts the display period of “gauge value zero display”. In addition, as described above, the operation effect timer is a timer for measuring the effect time of the cut-in effect, the serif effect, and the effect effect, and the effect start time of the cut-in effect, the serif effect, and the effect effect And count the production period. The start of the zero display timer and the operation effect timer is, for example, t23 in FIG. 30, t43 in FIG. 31, t53 in FIG. 32, t63 and t66 in FIG.
The reset of the button valid timer is a process of resetting the button valid period in response to the push button 31B being pressed. The button valid period starts in step S576 described above and ends when the push button 31B is pressed. By resetting the button effective timer, the button effective timer is stopped, and in the process of step S574, it is determined that the button effective timer is not in operation. The button valid timer is reset, for example, at t21 in FIG. 30, and t21 to t22 are not in the button valid period.

In the process of step S573, when the zero display timer is operating (step S573: YES), 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the zero display timer (step S586). While the zero display timer is operating, “Gauge value zero display” is displayed. After executing the process of step S586, it is determined whether or not the zero display timer has timed out (S587). The case where the zero display timer times out is, for example, whether or not the time from t23 in FIG.
If the zero display timer has timed out (S587: YES), the display of the small button 5BS (or large button 5BL) and the display of the small gauge 5GS (or large gauge 5GL) are erased (step S588), and the process of step S570 is performed. Exit.
On the other hand, when the zero display timer has not timed out (S587: NO), the process of step S570 is terminated.

In the process of step S572, when the operation effect timer is operating (step S572: YES), 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the operation effect timer (step S589). After executing the process of step S589, it is determined whether or not the operation effect timer has timed out (step S590). The operation effect timer starts in step S583 and counts the execution time of the operation effect. For example, the operation effect timer starts from t23 in FIG. 30 and performs time measurement for performing the cut effect in the period from t24 to t25.
When the operation effect timer has not timed out (step S590: NO), the process of step S573 indicated by the connector A is executed. That is, during the operation effect, it is determined in step S572 that the operation effect timer is in operation (step S572: YES) to step S580.
If the operation effect timer has timed out (step S590: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation effect is continued (step S591). Information on whether or not to continue the operation effect is included in the effect control pattern of the operation effect pattern. The case where the operation effect is continued is a case where a plurality of button effective periods exist. When there are a plurality of button effective periods, an operation effect that prompts the player to press the push button 31B a plurality of times is performed.
For example, in the operation effect pattern BT-8, the effect mode described in FIG. 29 is performed in two stages, the upper stage and the lower stage in the figure. That is, the operation effect pattern BT-8 executes the operation effect of pressing the push button 31B twice, and the effect control pattern of the operation effect pattern BT-8 includes information for continuing the operation effect. Shall.
When the operation effect is continued (step S591: YES), the process of step S576 indicated by the connector B is executed. That is, when the operation effect is continued, the button valid timer is started again (step S576), and the button gauge is displayed (step S577). Therefore, the present invention can also be implemented in an effect mode such as a button display promotion display as exemplified in the operation effect pattern BT-8.
On the other hand, when the operation effect is not continued (step S591: NO), the operation effect flag, the button operation timer, the zero display timer, and the operation effect timer are reset (step S592). After performing the process of step S592, the operation effect process of step S570 is terminated.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various effects operations including the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 have been described. These can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine is a gaming machine that performs a game, an operating means that can be operated by the player, an effecting means that provides an effect in accordance with the player's operation on the operating means, and the operation of the gaming machine An operation promotion means for performing a promotion effect urging the player from a plurality of types, a notification means for notifying a player of a period during which the operation is effective when the promotion effect is performed, and when the period is over, End notification means for performing an end notification indicating the end of the period, and the end notification means allows the player to perform the operation before the period ends, regardless of the type of the promotion effect. The case where the end notification is performed when it is performed is illustrated, but this is an example.
Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine is a gaming machine that performs a game, and an operation detecting means capable of detecting a player's action, and an effect according to the action detecting means detecting the player's action. And a notification means for notifying the player of the period during which the detection of the action is effective when the promotion effect is performed. Means and an end notification means for performing an end notification indicating the end of the period when the period ends, and the end notification means is configured so that the period is the same regardless of the type of the promotion effect. The case where the end notification is performed when the operation of the player is detected before the end is illustrated, but this is an example.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the operation on the operation unit is completed by pressing the push button 31B once as the player's operation on the operation unit is illustrated. The completion of the operation on the operation means is not limited to this.

[Operation means operable by player] As an operation means operable by the player, for example, a stick controller 31A illustrated in FIG. 2 can be used. Further, a player detection sensor can be provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player.
The player detection sensor may detect a player instead of the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B or in combination with the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. A plurality of player detection sensors may be used in combination.

The detection target of the player detection sensor can be, for example, the approach of the player's body, the movement of the player's body, or the voice of the player.
Examples of the approach of the player's body, or the movement of the player's body, which is the detection target, include the approach of the player's hand, the contact of the player's hand, the player waving his hand or holding his hand, etc. It may be a movement of the hand, a smile of the player, a facial expression of the player such as an opening of the player, a gesture using the player's body, or the like.
For example, a proximity sensor, a television camera, a radar device, or the like can be used as the player detection sensor.
For example, the proximity sensor can detect the approach or separation of a part of the player's body. As the proximity sensor, a capacitive sensor, an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or the like may be used.
Further, the television camera can detect facial expressions, gestures, and the like of the player by analyzing an image obtained by photographing the player's body. A television camera can use one or a plurality of cameras.
The radar apparatus can detect the approach or separation of a part of the player's body.
A microphone can be used to detect the player's voice. The microphone can detect the player's voice and the player's operation (for example, tapping sound) in the vicinity of the microphone.
As described above, the operation means may be operated by the player in contact with the player or operated by the player in a non-contact manner as long as the player can operate.

[Operation detection means capable of detecting player's movement] On the other hand, the movement detection means capable of detecting the player's movement may be any means that detects the player's "movement". The player's actions can include actions that are explicitly performed by the player and actions that are not explicitly performed by the player.
The action explicitly performed by the player detected by the action detecting means is an action in which the player explicitly operates the operating means, and a case in which the player does not explicitly operate the operating means. Actions can be included. The operation in which the player explicitly operates the operation means includes, for example, an operation in which the player presses the push button 31B and an operation in which the player approaches the infrared proximity sensor. The operation when the player does not explicitly operate the operation means includes, for example, an operation in which the player makes a predetermined gesture with respect to the television camera and an operation of creating a predetermined facial expression.
The action not explicitly performed by the player detected by the action detecting means is, for example, the presence of the player itself detected by a television camera or a proximity sensor. For example, the motion detection means may detect the presence or absence of a player's seat using a television camera or an infrared sensor.

The installation location of the operating means that can be operated by the player can be, for example, any position on the surface of the game board 2. Further, the position may be any position of a member that forms the upper plate or the lower plate, or any position of a three-dimensional object such as a figure that forms (or is added to) the case. Further, the operating means that can be operated by the player may be installed in a place other than the pachinko gaming machine 1.
Furthermore, the operating means that can be operated by the player may be shared with sensors used for other purposes. For example, it may be a single shot switch or a touch ring provided on the hitting operation handle for stopping the driving of the launch motor of the hitting ball launching device.

[Operation of the player for the operation means] Aside from the case where the player presses the push button 31B once, the operation of the operation means for the operation means is as follows. It can be assumed that the operation is completed. In addition, although the operation by the player described below assumes that the operation on the operation means is completed in each operation, each operation may be a single operation or a combination of a plurality of operations It may be.
In addition, the following operation on the operation means may be an operation in which the player is prompted by an image displayed on the image display device 5 or a sound output from the speakers 8R and 8L.

When the operation unit is the push button 31B, the operation on the operation unit may be completed depending on the length of the long press time of the push button 31B. The long pressing time of the push button 31B may be, for example, from when the push button 31B starts to be pressed until the small gauge value 5GS1 illustrated in FIG.
Further, the operation on the operation means may be completed depending on the number of times the push button 31B is repeatedly hit. The number of consecutive hits of the push button 31B may be the actual number of presses during the button effective period. In addition, the number of times that the push button 31B is repeatedly hit may be the number of times that the push button 31B is repeatedly hit during a predetermined period (the speed of hitting repeatedly).

  When the operation means is the stick controller 31A, the player may complete the operation on the operation means by performing a predetermined operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 31A. For example, it can be assumed that the operation on the operation means is completed by the player performing an operation such as tilting the operation stick of the stick controller 31A in a predetermined direction or rotating the stick controller 31A in a predetermined direction. Further, the operation on the operation means may be completed by pressing a trigger button provided on the operation rod.

  When the operation means is a proximity sensor, the player may complete the operation on the operation means by performing a predetermined operation on the proximity sensor. For example, the operation on the operation means may be completed by moving the player's hand held by the player over the proximity sensor so as to stroke the proximity sensor. Further, when there are a plurality of proximity sensors, the operation on the operation unit may be completed by holding a hand over the plurality of proximity sensors.

When the operation means is a television camera, the player may complete the operation on the operation means by performing a predetermined operation toward the television camera. For example, it can be assumed that the player has completed the operation on the operation means by creating a facial expression such as making a smile at the TV camera or opening his mouth. Further, it can be assumed that the operation on the operation means is completed when the player makes a predetermined gesture toward the TV camera (for example, the shape of the player's hand such as janken).
In addition, you may make it perform the operation | movement which a player performs toward a television camera according to the instruction | indication by the audio | voice output from the display of the image display apparatus 5, or the speaker 8 (L, R).

[Effect according to operation of operation means] In the above embodiment, the effect after the button operation described with reference to FIG. 29 is illustrated as an effect according to the operation of the operation means, but according to the operation of the operation means. The production is not limited to this.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the effect aspect of the operation effect executed in the variable display period during the variable display of the decorative symbols has been described. However, the operation effect may be executed in a period other than the variable display period. For example, the operation effect can be executed in a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the like.

[Notification means for notifying the player of the effective period]
In the above embodiment, as an informing means for informing the player of the effective period, an example in which an aspect in which the gauge value of the gauge (small gauge 5GS or large gauge 5GL) is gradually reduced is displayed on the image display device 5 is illustrated. The notification means for notifying the player of the valid period is not limited to this.
For example, as an informing means, instead of decreasing the gauge value of the gauge as the effective period elapses, the balloon is inflated as the effective period elapses, and an effect that the balloon breaks as the effective period ends is displayed on the image display device 5. You may notify a player of a period.
Further, as the notification means, the sand of the hourglass is dropped as the effective period elapses, and the effect period is notified to the player by displaying on the image display device 5 an effect that the sand fall ends as the effective period ends. Also good.
Further, as the notification means, the insects are eaten by the insects as the effective period elapses, and the effect period is notified to the player by displaying on the image display device 5 the effect that the apples are consumed as the effective period ends. May be.
Further, the effective period may be notified to the player by changing the lighting state of the game effect lamp 9. For example, by changing the lighting state of the lamp provided on the push button 31B from a slowly blinking state to a rapidly blinking state, the effective period can be notified to the player.
Further, the effective period may be notified to the player by sound output from the speaker 8.

[End notification means for performing end notification]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the gauge value zero display is displayed on the image display device 5 is illustrated as the end notification unit that performs the end notification. However, the end notification unit that performs the end notification is not limited thereto.
For example, when the notification means displays changes such as balloons, hourglasses, etc., the end notification is different in its effect mode depending on the mode of the notification means. For example, when the notification means displays the change of the balloon, the end notification may indicate that the balloon is ruptured, the balloon disappears, or the like.
In addition, the display mode of the notification unit when the operation unit is not operated and the effective period ends and the display mode of the end notification may be the same or different display modes.
In the above embodiment, the gauge display when the button effective period ends without the push button 31 </ b> B in the notification means being pressed and when the player performs an operation until the effective period ends in the end notification means. The display of "gauge value zero display" illustrated the case of the same display mode.
However, the “gauge value zero display” may be a display mode different from the gauge display when the button effective period ends. For example, the color, shape, decoration, etc. of “gauge value zero display” can be set to a display mode different from the gauge display when the button effective period ends. In addition to the display of “Gauge value zero display”, the game effect lamp 9 may be turned on in a manner different from when the button valid period ends, and sound may be output from the speaker 8.

Further, in the above gaming machine, the notifying means notifies the effective period by an operation of an index indicating progress of the effective period to the player, and the player performs the operation until the effective period ends. In this case, the case where the index may be operated in a manner different from that when the operation is not performed is illustrated, but this is an example.
In the above-described embodiment, the operation of decreasing the gauge value of the gauge is exemplified as the operation of the indicator as the notification means for informing the player of the effective period, but the operation of the indicator is not limited to this. For example, as an index, an operation of changing the color of the gauge may be performed. The change in color is, for example, a change in lightness, saturation, transparency, etc. of gauge display. For example, when a graphic or the like is displayed in the gauge value, an effect may be performed so that the graphic or the like is not displayed at the end of the effective period due to a change in color due to the passage of the effective period.

In the gaming machine, the notification means may cause the indicator to operate faster when the player performs the operation before the expiration of the valid period than when the operation is not performed. Although the case is illustrated, this is an example.
In the said embodiment, although the case where the speed | rate at which a gauge value decreases was made quick as what makes a parameter | index operate | move fast, the aspect which operates a parameter | index quickly is not limited to this. For example, an operation for increasing the gauge value may be displayed as a mode in which the index is operated quickly.
Moreover, when the notification means displays the operation of a balloon or the like instead of the gauge, the indicator can be operated quickly based on the display mode of the notification means.

In the above gaming machine, the end notification means displays the index in a specific manner and performs the end notification when the player performs the operation until the valid period ends. Although the case where it may be sufficient was illustrated, this is an example.
In the above embodiment, the case where “gauge value zero display” is displayed as an example of displaying the index in a specific mode is illustrated, but the mode of displaying the index in a specific mode is not limited to this, and the gauge value is Any mode can be used as long as it is possible to notify the player that it has become “0”. For example, the end of the valid period according to the player's operation can be notified by changing the display position, display shape, etc. of the gauge.
For example, when the player operates the operation means, the gauge display may be moved and erased from the display range of the image display device 5. Further, the size of the gauge itself may be gradually reduced and deleted from the display of the image display device 5.

In the above gaming machine, specified when a detection means that detects the operation when the player performs the operation, and when the operation detected by the detection means is at a specific timing until the validity period ends Although the case where it may further be provided with the specific effect execution means which performs this effect is illustrated, this is an example.
In the above embodiment, the case where the shape of the timing gauge 5TG is rectangular is illustrated, but the shape of the timing gauge is not limited to a rectangle. For example, a circle, a semicircle, etc. may be sufficient.
Also, the timing gauge 5TG displayed on the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 41 or FIG. 42 is exemplified by the case where the timing gauge 5TG is disposed horizontally (in parallel with the small gauge 5GS) below the small gauge 5GS. The arrangement position of 5TG is not limited to this. For example, the timing gauge 5TG may be disposed on the upper part of the small gauge 5GS (lower part of the small button 5BS). The timing gauge 5TG may be arranged in the vertical direction of the image display device 5 (at right angles to the small gauge 5GS).

In the above embodiment, the specific timing is exemplified when the timing bar 5TB of the timing gauge 5TG is in the timing region 5TR, but the specific timing is not limited to this.
For example, without displaying the timing area 5TR, the timing at which the timing bar 5TB is at the right end or the like can be set as the specific timing.
The timing gauge 5TG may be in any form that allows the player to take some timing. For example, a swing swinging from side to side may be displayed as the timing gauge 5TG, and a specific timing may be measured according to the position of the swing.
A plurality of timing gauges can be displayed. For example, in the case of an effect of launching a ball with a timing gauge, the ball launch direction may be determined with the first timing gauge, and the ball launch angle may be determined with the second timing gauge.

In the gaming machine, the effect means informs the possibility of shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player when the operation detected by the detection means is until the valid period ends. The specific effect execution means has exemplified the case where the execution of the specific effect may be restricted when notifying that the effect means is unlikely to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player. Is an example.
In the above-described embodiment, the case where “large chance” is displayed on the image display device 5 is illustrated as a method for notifying the possibility of shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player. However, the transition to the gaming state advantageous to the player is performed. The method of notifying the possibility of doing this is not limited to this. For example, the possibility of shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player includes the possibility of shifting to a probable change state, the possibility of shifting to a short-time state, or the possibility of shifting to a jackpot state. An effect for notifying the possibility of shifting to the probability change state, an effect for notifying the possibility of shifting to the short-time state, or an effect for notifying the possibility of shifting to the big hit state may be implemented as different effects. For example, when notifying the possibility of shifting to a probable change state, there are two types of production modes of “chance” and “great chance”. When notifying the possibility of shifting to a big hit state, “chance”, “medium” There are three types of effects, “chance” and “great chance”.
Further, when notifying that the possibility of shifting to an advantageous gaming state is low, the method of restricting the execution of a specific effect is changed according to the method of notifying the possibility of shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player. be able to. For example, when notifying the possibility of shifting to a probable change state, the execution of an effect that displays “big chance” is restricted, while when notifying the possibility of shifting to a big hit state, “medium chance” is displayed. You may restrict only the execution of the effect which displays a "large chance", without restrict | limiting the effect aspect to perform.

In the gaming machine, a first promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the operation, and a second promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the operation after the operation prompted in the first promotion effect is performed. Although the case where the operation promoting means may be further provided is illustrated, this is an example.
In the above embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 26, the small button 5BS is displayed as the first promotion effect and the large button 5BL is displayed as the second promotion effect. However, the small button 5BS and the large button 5BL are illustrated. Further, the display mode of the small gauge 5GS and the large gauge 5GL is arbitrary.
In the present embodiment, the gauge (small gauge 5GS, large gauge 5GL) is illustrated as a case where the length of the gauge value becomes shorter as the button effective period progresses (decreases). You may display so that it may become long.
In addition, although the case where the small button 5BS and the large button 5BL are displayed on the image display device 5 in a flat button design is illustrated, the button design may be displayed in a three-dimensional manner. Further, the button design to be displayed may be displayed as a moving image instead of a still image. The moving image of the button pattern to be displayed can express, for example, an operation of pressing the button. Further, a character such as “PUSH” may be displayed together with the button pattern.

  Moreover, although the case where the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are displayed in the left and right center of the image display device 5 is illustrated in the above embodiment, the display positions of the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are not limited to this. For example, you may display on the left end of the image display apparatus 5, or a right end. Further, the shapes of the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are not limited to the shapes illustrated in FIG.

The small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS may be displayed during reach (only the decorative symbol display area 5C is changing). Alternatively, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be provided small, for example, on the upper right side of the image display device 5, and the small buttons 5BS and the small gauge 5GS may be displayed so as not to overlap the decorative symbol display area.
Furthermore, in the 1st promotion production | presentation and the 2nd promotion production | presentation, you may make it make the display aspect of the button symbol to display differ, such as a button shape, a color, and an animation display.

Further, when the first promotion effect is performed and when the second promotion effect is performed, the operation means may be generated in different modes. By directing the operation means in different modes, different expectations can be shown to the directing player, and the interest can be improved. Moreover, the operation with respect to the operation means can be promoted.
A specific method for producing the operating means in different modes will be exemplified below. It should be noted that the operation modes exemplified below may be performed individually or in combination. Moreover, you may make it perform the end notification which shows the end of the effective period mentioned above by the production | presentation of an operation means.

(Production by turning on the LED placed on the operating means)
For example, a plurality of LEDs are arranged on the push button 31B exemplified as the operation means, and the lighting pattern of the LEDs arranged on the push button 31B is changed when the first promotion effect is performed and when the second operation effect is performed. By doing so, it is possible to produce the operating means in a different manner.
For example, when the first promotion effect is performed, the LED arranged on the push button 31B is lit in blue, and when the second promotion effect is performed, the LED arranged on the push button 31B is lit in red. You may go. By turning on the LED of the push button 31B in red, which is different from blue, it is possible to show an improvement in expectation to the player.

(Production by the movement of movable objects placed on the operating means)
A movable accessory 17 is provided on the push button 31B, and when the first promotion effect is performed and when the second operation effect is performed, the movable accessory 17 is rendered in a different manner, thereby directing the operation means in a different manner. be able to.
For example, the upper part of the push button 31B can be made a transparent member so that the movable accessory arranged inside the push button 31B can be seen from the upper part.
The movable accessory 17 is, for example, a dice, and the dice is rotated to represent the first eye and is visually recognized by the player. Each eye with a dice can represent the expectation. By changing the eyes of the dice, it is possible to show an improvement in expectation to the player.

(Display effect of the image display device corresponding to the effect mode of the operation means)
Changing the display mode displayed on the image display device 15 to correspond to the performance of the operation means when the performance is different in the operation means between when the first promotion effect is performed and when the second promotion effect is performed. Can do.
For example, when performing an effect of lighting the LED of the push button 31B in blue in the first promotion effect, the small button 5BS is displayed in blue. Moreover, when performing the effect of turning on the LED of the push button 31B in red in the second promotion effect, the large button 5BL is displayed in red.
Moreover, the same dice eye as the dice provided on the push button 31B may be displayed on the image display device 5 together with the display of the small button 5BS or the large button 5BL.
By matching the display mode of the push button 31B actually operated by the player (the display mode of the LED, the display mode of the movable accessory) with the display of the small button 5BS or the large button 5BL displayed on the image display device 5. It is possible to even promote the operation on the operation means without causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

(Termination notification by the operation mode of the operation means)
The effect mode of the operation means described above can be used as an end notification that notifies the player of the end of the effective period. For example, when the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect is performed, the number of LEDs that are lit in blue or red is reduced with the passage of the effective period and sequentially turned off, and all LEDs are turned on with the end of the effective period. By turning off the light, it is possible to notify the player of the end of the valid period. At this time, the display of the small button 5BS or the large button 5BL may be displayed so as to change in accordance with the number of lighted LEDs.
By performing the end notification according to the effect mode of the operation means, it becomes easier for the player to recognize the end of the effective period. For example, even when “gauge value zero display” is not displayed on the image display device 5 by the above-described cut-in effect overlay, the player can recognize the end of the effective crotch.

  In the above description, it has been described that the ROM 101 stores data configuring a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The data does not necessarily have to be stored in a table format (for example, a structure, an array, etc.). For example, each special figure display result ("big hit", "small hit", "losing") is compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. Numerical values (determined values) may be stored in the ROM 101 in the form of a table, but information for determining a special figure display result at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. 6A (for example, a special figure display result) The ROM 101 may store a mathematical expression or program that outputs any special figure display result when a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determination is input. In addition, the data does not necessarily have to be stored together in the ROM 101. That is, the above-described structures, arrays, mathematical formulas, programs, and the like may be distributed (stored) in a plurality of locations in the ROM 101. In addition, it has been described that the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The data in the ROM 121 is the same as the data in the ROM 101.

  In the said embodiment, it demonstrated using the pachinko gaming machine 1 which has a function which displays a special symbol and a decoration symbol variably, and a function which displays various effect images as an example of a gaming machine. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachislot gaming machine.

  In the slot machine, a predetermined game using a medal or the like as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. Note that the game medium is not limited to one using medals, and a predetermined game may be executed using points corresponding to the number of medals.

  For example, the number of bets is set in accordance with the number of medals inserted from a predetermined insertion slot provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine, credits accumulated as data, and the like. Based on the fact that a predetermined start switch detects a predetermined operation such as a player pressing the start lever, the left, middle and right reels of the symbol display device start rotating and variable symbol display starts. To do.

  When variable display is started by detecting the operation of the start lever, a part or all of the game random numbers updated by a random number circuit or the like is extracted. The game random numbers to be extracted include a random number value for internal lottery used for determining whether or not a predetermined winning combination is permitted.

  Based on the extracted random number for internal lottery, the current gaming state, etc., internal lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined winning determination table. When the internal lottery is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer.

  The types of roles can be broadly divided into small roles with medals and points, replaying players who can start the next game without having to set the number of bets, and special roles with game state transitions. The winning combination is determined in advance according to the game state.

  Of each combination, winning of the small combination and replaying combination is valid only in the winning game. However, the winning of the special combination is effective until the combination that is allowed to be generated by the internal lottery is completed. In other words, once the special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination is not established in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game. However, in a bonus game such as a regular bonus in a predetermined gaming state, the special role winning may not be carried over to the next game.

  After starting the variable display of symbols by rotating each reel, the corresponding reel is rotated based on the detection of a predetermined operation such as the player pressing each of the left, middle and right stop switches. Stop and display symbols on the winning line.

  In the symbol display device of the slot machine, for example, a plurality of pay lines, such as five, four, etc., are determined in advance, and a predetermined number of pay lines are activated according to the setting of the bet number. By stopping the rotation of all the reels, one game is completed, and a winning combination can be generated by a combination of symbols stopped on any of the activated winning lines.

  The gaming state in the slot machine includes a regular bonus, a big bonus, a normal gaming state, and the like. In the regular bonus game state, small bonuses such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are determined as winning prizes and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery.

  In the normal gaming state, small roles such as cherries, watermelons and bells, replaying roles such as replay, special bonuses such as big bonus and regular bonus, etc. are determined as winning roles, and in the internal lottery in each game Target lottery.

  In the normal gaming state, when a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. In the big bonus, a predetermined game can be played as a small role game. The big bonus ends when the total number of medals awarded to the player in the big bonus exceeds a specified number.

  In a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, when a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs, the gaming state shifts to the regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games are consumed or when 8 games are won by any combination, whichever comes first.

  In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals awarded to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  The slot machine may directly give medals that are premium game media, or may give a score corresponding to the number of medals that are premium game media.

  In slot machines, when the gaming state transitions to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, and a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state It becomes.

  Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the regular bonus, big bonus, etc., and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. I just need it.

  As the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, the assist time that is generated on the condition that the reel deriving conditions such as stop order and stop timing are satisfied, and the operation procedure that satisfies the deriving condition for the notification target winning is notified. Or, by restricting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, the symbols displayed when the stop switch is operated are controlled so that the symbols can be easily stopped. There are a gaming state in which the probability of allowing a specific winning is increased, such as a challenge time that can be derived, a replay winning, a single bonus winning, and the like, and there is also a gaming state in which these are combined.

  The medal used as a game medium in the slot machine and the recording information of the score to be given corresponding to the number may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Further, these medal and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have value that can be used for replaying in the slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be granted in the slot machine is not limited to the granting of medals or scoring points as premium game media, but can be controlled to other special gaming states such as regular bonus and big bonus, special gaming state Including an increase in the upper limit of the number of variable displays that can be executed at, such as a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  For example, the front door of the slot machine has an image display device capable of displaying various effect images. In addition, the left and right upper portions of the slot machine have two speakers that output sound effects. Further, a game effect lamp is provided at a predetermined position on the front door of the slot machine.

  The effect operation by the image display device, the speaker, the game effect lamp, etc. provided in the slot machine includes a mode effect, a predetermined effect, an suggestion effect, and depending on which mode effect was executed before the predetermined effect was executed, What is necessary is just to make it differ from the expectation level which will be in a special game state when a predetermined effect is performed, and the execution ratio of a suggestion effect changes with which mode effect is performed.

  That is, the gaming machine in the present embodiment is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a slot machine that performs a game as described above), and an operation means (for example, a game as described above) that can be operated by the player. A slot machine push button, etc.) and an effect means for producing an effect in response to a player's operation on the operation means (for example, display of an effect image displayed on the image display device of the slot machine for playing a game as described above) ) And an operation promoting means for promoting the player to perform the operation from among a plurality of types (for example, display of a small button or a large button displayed on the image display device of the slot machine performing the game as described above) And notification means for notifying a player of a period during which the operation is effective when the promotion effect is performed (for example, an image table of a slot machine that performs a game as described above) A gauge indicating an effective period of a button displayed on the apparatus) and an end notification means (display of a gauge value) for performing an end notification indicating the end of the period when the period ends, the end notification means Is an end notification (for example, an image display of a slot machine that performs a game as described above) when the player performs the operation before the period ends, regardless of the type of the promotion effect. A gaming machine (for example, a slot machine that performs a game as described above) that displays a gauge value “0” when a button is pressed during the effective period of any button when a small button or a large button is displayed on the device Etc.). Moreover, the modification etc. which demonstrated the pachinko game machine 1 in this embodiment are applicable also to the slot machine etc. which perform the above games.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope.

  For example, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, a variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and deriving and displaying the display result, A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means, but a game score is used when the game score is not 0. The game ball enclosed in the plane is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game ball is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines that add points. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect, an example of transmitting one change pattern command when starting the change. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream and the presence or absence of a slip effect. In the second command, a command indicating the variation time and variation mode after reaching reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect, may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer may notify the change time by each of the two commands. In that case, the specific variation mode executed at each timing may be selected by the production control microcomputer. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, the second command May be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example. The order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands in this way, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, “the execution ratios are different” is limited to only those having different ratios in a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. In addition, it is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and decoration LED Various production operations including, etc. can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  Also, in each of the above embodiments, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game based on the fact that there are a probable big hit and a normal big hit as the big hit type, and that the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Frame 4A, 4B for game machines Special image display device 5 Image display device 5H Start winning memory display area 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Game Effect lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Audio control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switch 31A Stick controller 31B Push button 100 Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ROM
102, 122 RAM
103 CPU
104, 124 Random number circuit 105, 125 I / O
120 CPU for effect control
123 Display control unit 126 CGROM

Claims (2)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Production means for producing an effect according to the player's operation on the operation means;
Operation promoting means for performing a promotion effect for prompting the player to perform the operation from a plurality of types;
Informing means for informing a player of a period during which the operation is effective when performing the promotion effect;
An end notification means for performing an end notification indicating the end of the period when the period ends, and
The end notification means is a gaming machine that performs end notification when a player performs the operation before the period ends, regardless of the type of the promotion effect. A gaming machine for playing games,
Motion detection means capable of detecting a player's motion;
Production means for producing an effect in response to the action detection means detecting a player's action;
Operation promoting means for performing a promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the operation from a plurality of types;
Informing means for informing a player of a period during which the detection of the action is effective when performing the promotion effect;
An end notification means for performing an end notification indicating the end of the period when the period ends, and
The end notification means is a gaming machine that performs end notification when a player's action is detected before the period ends, regardless of the type of the promotion effect.

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