JP2016067362A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance game amusement in a game machine provided with game performance accompanying input to input detection means.SOLUTION: In a game machine which is provided with input detection means capable of detecting input by a player and game performance execution means capable of executing prescribed game performance and has as game performance first game performance accompanying input to the input detection means and second game performance accompanying no input to the input detection means, there is provided mode setting means which can set a normal mode that executes response performance on the basis of input when the input to the input detection means is detected during execution of the first game performance and an automatic mode that executes the response performance even when no input to the input detection means is detected during the first game performance. When the input to the input detection means is detected in the normal mode, an additional game which cannot be executed in the automatic mode can be executed in accordance with the response performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines, and more particularly to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines such as so-called seven machines, feathers, and rights, and combination type gaming machines (arranged ball gaming machines).

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine provided with a button operation effect that changes the effect executed with the progress of the game when the effect button is operated, the button operation in the button operation effect is performed manually or automatically. It is known that it can be set to any one (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-18241 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the button operation in the button operation effect can be simply set to either manual operation or automatic operation, and in the same configuration, the button operation effect with operation of the effect button is performed. It was difficult to further improve interest.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention has an object of enhancing the gaming interest in a gaming machine provided with a game effect accompanying input to the input detection means.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
An input detection means capable of detecting an input by a player;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect,
A gaming machine having a first game effect with input to the input detection means and a second game effect without input to the input detection means as the game effects,
When an input to the input detection means is detected during execution of the first game effect, a normal mode in which a response effect is executed based on the input, and to the input detection means during execution of the first game effect. Automatic mode for executing the response effect even if no input is detected, and mode setting means capable of setting the mode,
When an input to the input detection means is detected in the normal mode, an additional game that is not executed in the automatic mode can be executed along with the response effect.

  Thereby, when the first game effect is performed in the automatic mode, the troublesomeness of input to the input detection means can be eliminated, and when the first game effect is performed in the normal mode, it can be obtained in the automatic mode. It is possible to realize a new gameability that can increase the willingness to participate in the first game production by no additional games, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. The “first game effect with input to the input detection means” is an effect in which a predetermined effect (response effect) is performed by an input to the input detection means during execution of the game effect. This refers to a game effect, and the “second game effect without input to the input detection means” is an effect in which a predetermined effect (response effect) is performed by an input to the input detection means during execution of the game effect. A game effect in which no is added (does not appear).

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
When a predetermined condition is achieved in the additional game, a gaming privilege is given.

  By giving such a game privilege, it is possible to prompt the user to execute the first game effect in the normal mode, and to increase the willingness to participate in the first game effect. Note that as a gaming privilege, for example, a character with a low appearance rate can be displayed, or a predetermined music can be viewed.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
The mode setting means includes a second automatic mode for newly executing the response effect when input to the input detection means continues for a predetermined time or longer.

  Accordingly, by setting the second automatic mode, it is possible to realize a novel gameability that allows the user to select whether the first game effect is executed in the normal mode or the automatic mode according to the progress status. “Continuing input for a predetermined time or longer” includes, for example, a so-called long press operation. In the second automatic mode, while this long press operation (long press input) is being performed, an input signal is periodically input and a response effect is executed each time. Thereby, it is possible to achieve the same effect (function) as when an input action is periodically performed on the input detection means simply by continuing the input (just pressing and holding).

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has the above configuration,
A plurality of types of response effects are set,
In the normal mode, among the plurality of types of response effects, a type of response effect that is not executed in the automatic mode can be executed.

  As described above, in the normal mode, it is possible to prompt the execution of the first game effect in the normal mode that is relatively difficult (and takes time) by enabling execution of a response effect of a type that is not executed in the automatic mode. The motivation to participate in the first game production can be increased.

In the present invention, a starting port,
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state where a game ball can enter and a state where a game ball cannot enter,
Based on the acquired information acquired based on the entrance of the game ball to the start opening, a determination unit for determining whether or not the determination is correct,
Acquisition information storage means capable of storing a predetermined number of acquisition information;
Pre-determination means for pre-determining whether or not the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means is specific acquisition information before executing the determination (before starting the variation display of the identification information);
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information, and stopping and displaying in a specific mode or a non-specific mode based on the result of the determination of success or failure;
(The result of the determination is a specific result) When the identification information is displayed in a specific mode, the specific game execution means for executing the specific game in which the variable entrance is allowed to enter may be provided. .

  Further, the game effect is executed in accordance with the change display of the identification information, and the result of the determination of success / failure can be suggested also in the game effect.

  According to the above-described configuration of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in a gaming machine provided with a game effect accompanying input to the input detection means.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is explanatory drawing of a symbol display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the various setting screens regarding production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen display of a button operation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation mode of the effect button in a button operation effect, and an operation signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a prefetch system button operation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a comment type | system | group button operation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a holding | maintenance change type | system | group button operation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of reach development type | system | group button operation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of reach continuous hitting-type button operation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the privilege in manual operation mode. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation | variation display process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows a menu selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a button mode setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a custom mode setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a button operation effect process. It is a flowchart which shows simple mode processing. It is a flowchart which shows a standard mode process. It is a flowchart which shows difficult mode processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the custom mode setting screen of 2nd Example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The upper plate 6 is provided below the opening 5 a in the front frame 5. The upper plate 6 is provided with a discharge port 6a for discharging game balls to be paid out as prize balls or rental balls. A menu button 8 is provided on the left side, an effect button 9 is provided in the center, and a CR operation unit 10 is provided on the right side of the upper surface of the upper plate part 6. The effect button 9 includes a circular chance button 9a and a cross key 9b provided on the left side of the chance button 9a.

  The menu button 8 and the effect button 9 function as input means that can be input by the player, and move downward from the reference position when the player presses and move upward when the press is released. And a push button for returning to the reference position. The production buttons 9 are each provided with an operation detection switch (not shown) for detecting that when the player presses the button. As such an operation detection switch, a press detection switch that is turned on when the menu button 8 or the effect button 9 is pressed by a predetermined amount, a touch switch that detects that the menu button 8 or the effect button 9 is touched, or the like is used. be able to. When the operation of the menu button 8 or the effect button 9 is detected, an operation signal indicating that the button operation has been performed is output from the menu button 8 or the effect button 9, and this operation signal is input to the sub-control unit 260 described later. To do.

  The CR operation unit 10 is used to make a processing request for a prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) provided on the left side of the gaming machine 1, and includes a return button 10a for requesting a return of the prepaid card, And a ball lending button 10c for requesting lending. The CR operation unit 10 is provided with a frequency display unit 10b for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card.

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

  The gaming machine 1 is also provided with speakers 12a to 12d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 12 a to 12 d include upper speakers 12 a and 12 b provided on the upper part of the front frame 5 and lower speakers 12 c and 12 d provided on the front plate part 2 b below the front frame 5.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the gaming area 21, gaming devices such as a central device 24, a movable accessory 26, a normal symbol operating gate 27, a starting port 28, 29, a big winning port 32, and a general winning port 34, 35, 36, 37 are arranged. Has been. At the lowermost part of the game area 21, a discharge port 47 for discharging game balls from the game area 21 is provided. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

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

  A movable accessory 26 is provided above the effect display device 25 in the central device 24. The movable accessory 26 is a decorative movable body that can move in the vertical direction, and can appear on the front side of the display area V of the effect display device 25. The movable accessory 26 is actuated in accordance with the progress of production using, for example, a solenoid.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 24. For this reason, the game ball can be effectively passed through the normal symbol operating gate 27 by performing “right-handed” in which the game ball is launched aiming at the right area of the game area 21. Inside the normal symbol operating gate 27, there is provided a normal symbol operating gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 14) for detecting the passage of the game ball flowing down on the game board. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol starts to be changed.

  The first start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24, and the second start port 29 is provided on the lower right side of the central device 24. For this reason, by performing “left-handed” in which a game ball is launched aiming at the left side area of the game area 21, the game ball can be effectively entered into the first start port 28, and the right side of the game area 21. By performing “right-handed” to launch the game ball aiming at the area, the game ball can be effectively entered into the second starting port 29.

  The first starting port 28 is a non-variable starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, so that the game ball can always enter. Yes. On the other hand, the second starting port 29 is a so-called tulip type and includes a pair of wing piece portions 29a on the left and right sides, and a gap between the upper ends of the pair of wing piece portions 29a serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces 29a are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction, and by this opening and closing operation, the second starting port 29 is connected to the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces 29a. It is a variable starting port whose size changes. The second starting port 29 is in an open state with a high probability of entering by opening the pair of blade pieces 29a, and a normal state with a low possibility of entering by closing the pair of blade pieces 29a ( Including a closed state incapable of entering). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces 29a are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second starting port 29, and the second starting port 29 is a normal electric role. It functions as a prize opening for things.

  Inside the first start port 28, a first start port detection switch 28s (see FIG. 14) for detecting the entry of a game ball is provided. Further, inside the second start port 29, a second start port detection switch 29s (see FIG. 14) for detecting the entry of a game ball and a start port solenoid 29c (for operating the pair of wing piece portions 29a) 14). When the pair of wing piece portions 29a are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 29 is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 29 is in a closed state (first mode) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). On the other hand, when the pair of wing piece portions 29a are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 29 is larger than usual, and the second start port 29 can enter the game ball. It becomes an open state (2nd aspect) from which property increases. When a game ball enters the first start port 28, that is, the game ball is detected by the first start port detection switch 28s, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out. The first special symbol starts to change. In addition, when a game ball enters the second start port 29, that is, when the game ball is detected by the second start port detection switch 29s, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out. At the same time, the second special symbol starts changing display. The change display of the special symbol will be described later.

  A large winning opening 32 that is a winning opening relating to the special electric accessory is disposed below the second start opening 29. The big winning opening 32 is an opening / closing plate 32a for opening / closing the big winning opening 32, a large winning opening solenoid 32c (see FIG. 14) for operating the opening / closing plate 32a, and a large detecting hole for a game ball. It is mainly composed of a winning opening detection switch 32s (see FIG. 14).

  In the lower left area of the gaming area 21, left winning holes 34, 35, 36 are provided, and in the lower right area of the gaming area 21, a right winning opening 37 is provided. Each of these general winning ports is provided with a winning port detection switch (not shown).

  A symbol display device 40 is provided at the lower left of the game area 21 on the game board 20. FIG. 3 shows the symbol display device 40 in an enlarged manner. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol display device 40 includes a normal symbol display unit 41, a normal symbol hold display unit 42, a first special symbol display unit 43, a second special symbol display unit 44, and a first special symbol hold display unit. 45, a second special symbol hold display unit 46 is provided. The normal symbol display unit 41, the first special symbol display unit 43, and the second special symbol display unit 44 are composed of a seven-segment display device, and include the normal symbol hold display unit 42, the first special symbol hold display unit 45, and the second special symbol display unit. Each of the symbol hold display units 46 is composed of two LEDs.

  In the normal symbol display unit 41, a normal symbol variation display and a stop display are performed. The 7-segment display device that constitutes the normal symbol display unit 41 can turn on and off each segment, and can adopt a plurality of display modes by combining the turning on and off of each segment.

  In the normal symbol display unit 41, the normal symbol starts to be changed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, and the normal symbol is stopped or displayed in a display mode in which the normal symbol is hit or missed after a predetermined time. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a preset hit display mode, the second starting port 29 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. A plurality of types of opening patterns of the second start port 29 are set. When the opening time extension function for extending the opening time of the second start port 29 is not in operation (normal game state), the first opening pattern (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set. Pattern) is set, and when the open time extension function is activated (short-time gaming state), a second open pattern (long open pattern) in which a second open time (for example, 4 seconds) longer than the first open time is set. Set. The open time extension function will be described later.

  In this embodiment, a normal symbol success / failure determination value is prepared, and this normal symbol success / failure determination value is acquired when the game ball passes through the normal symbol activation gate 27 and whether or not the second start port 29 is activated. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether to be in an open state). A “hit value” is set in advance for the normal symbol success / failure determination value, and a hit is determined when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value matches the winning value. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be successful, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 41 is determined as the display mode of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure determination value does not match the winning value), the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 41 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. The Note that the normal symbol success / failure determination value can be generated using a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or a software random number using a random number counter by software.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. When the normal symbol is not displayed in the normal symbol display unit 41, such as when the normal symbol is being changed, even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 27, the normal symbol success / failure determination and the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed immediately. Rights can be withheld. The normal symbol hold display section 42 displays the number of normal symbol holds, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol actuating gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The normal symbol hold display section 42 is composed of two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining the turning-off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. With the holding of the normal symbol, the normal symbol appropriateness determination value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

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

  Next, the special symbol will be described. In this embodiment, two special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol, are provided, and accordingly, a first special symbol display unit 43 for displaying the first special symbol and a second special symbol are displayed. A second special symbol display section 44 is provided. In the following description, when “special symbol” is described, unless otherwise specified, the description refers to “first special symbol” or “second special symbol”, and the type of special symbol is not limited. Shall.

  Each special symbol display section 43, 44 displays a special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) by a 7-segment display device. The 7-segment display device constituting each of the special symbol display units 43 and 44 can turn on and off each segment, and can adopt a plurality of display modes by a combination of turning on and off each of these segments. . And in the 1st special symbol display part 43 and the 2nd special symbol display part 44, the specific combination is set as a big hit symbol among the combinations of lighting and extinction in the 7 segment display device, respectively. The combination of is out and set as a symbol.

  Based on the game ball entering the first start port 28, the first special symbol display unit 43 starts to display the variation of the first special symbol, and after the predetermined time has passed, the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol. The symbol variation game of the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed is performed. Also, based on the game ball entering the second start port 29, the second special symbol display unit 44 starts displaying the variation of the second special symbol, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the second special symbol is a big hit symbol or missed. The symbol variation game of the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed in any of the symbols is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination value (entrance information) acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 28 and the game ball enters the second start port 29. A second special symbol determination value (entrance information) to be acquired is provided. The first special symbol determination value includes a first special symbol success / failure determination value used for determining whether or not the jackpot game is executed and a variation pattern determination for determining a variation pattern of the first special symbol. The first variation pattern determination value used for the first special symbol, the first symbol determination value used for the symbol determination for determining the stop symbol of the first special symbol, and the reach determination used for determining whether or not to perform the reach effect. 1 reach determination value is included. Similarly, for the second special symbol determination value, a second special symbol success / failure determination value used for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game is determined, and a variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined. The second variation pattern determination value used for the variation pattern determination, the second symbol determination value used for the hit symbol determination for determining the stop symbol of the second special symbol, and the reach determination for determining whether or not to perform the reach effect. The second reach determination value used is included. Note that information acquired based on the game ball entering the start opening (first start opening, second start opening) is referred to as entry information (also referred to as “acquisition information”).

  Based on the game ball entering the first starting port 28, the first special symbol success / failure determination value, the first variation pattern determination value, the first symbol determination value, and the first reach determination value are acquired. Each determination value is stored in a predetermined area of the main control unit 200 RAM. Also, based on the game ball entering the second starting port 29, the second special symbol success / failure determination value, the second variation pattern determination value, the second symbol determination value, and the second reach determination value are acquired. Each determined value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. In addition, as a special symbol determination value (special symbol success / failure determination value, variation pattern determination value, symbol determination value, reach determination value), a hardware random number using a random number counter by a counter IC or software using a random number counter by software It can be generated using random numbers.

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. Even if a game ball enters the first starting port 28, such as when the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is being displayed or the jackpot game is being executed, the first special symbol determination and the first special symbol are determined. When the variable display cannot be executed immediately, the right to determine whether or not the first special symbol is appropriate can be suspended. The first special symbol hold display section 45 is composed of two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. That is, in the first special symbol hold display unit 45, a special symbol determination value (entrance information) acquired by entering a game ball into the first start port 28 is stored in a predetermined area (RAM) of the main controller 200. Storage information indicating that the information is stored in the hold storage area is displayed.

  The number of game balls that have entered the first start port 28 can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of first special symbol held. The first special symbol hold number displayed on the first special symbol hold display unit 45 is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28 and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( Number of first special symbol determination values (first special symbol success / failure determination value, first variation pattern determination value, first symbol determination value, first reach determination value) stored in the first reserved storage area) ). The first special symbol hold count is digested and decreased by one each time the first special symbol determination is made and the first special symbol variation display is started. The storage of the first special symbol and the reservation and digestion are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  The number of game balls that have entered the second starting port 29 can be held until reaching the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the number of second special symbol reservations. The second special symbol hold number displayed on the second special symbol hold display unit 46 is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 29 and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 ( Number of second special symbol determination values (second special symbol success / failure determination value, second variation pattern determination value, second symbol determination value, second reach determination value) stored in the second reserved storage area) ). The second special symbol hold count is digested each time the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and decreases by one. The storing and storing of the second special symbol is performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  When the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) are stopped and displayed, the symbol variable game is finished, and when the stop display time elapses, the next symbol variable game, jackpot game, and the like can be executed. In the present embodiment, the special symbol stop display time is set to “0.6 seconds”.

  The special symbol success / failure determination value is set with a winning value (big hit value) for determination of success / failure, and the special symbol success / failure acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28 or the second start port 29. When the judgment value matches the jackpot value, it becomes “big hit”, and when it does not match the jackpot value, it becomes “out”. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display.

  When it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 43 is determined to be a big hit symbol that is a display mode (a big hit mode) indicating the big hit. . In addition, when it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be unacceptable, the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 43 is determined to be a deviating symbol that is a display mode (displacement mode) indicating the decoupling. Is done. Similarly, when it is determined that the second special symbol is determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol success / failure determination, the second special symbol which is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 44 is changed to a big hit symbol which is a display mode (hit mode) indicating the big hit It is determined. In addition, when it is determined that the second special symbol is determined to be out, the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 44 is determined to be an out symbol that is a display mode (outside mode) indicating a disconnection. Is done.

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

  A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared according to the gaming state, and are selected as appropriate according to the gaming state when the special symbol starts to display the variation. In the present embodiment, as a special pattern variation pattern table, a normal variation pattern table used when the gaming state is in the normal gaming state and a short time variation pattern table used when the gaming state is in the short-time gaming state are provided. It has been. Each of these fluctuation pattern tables includes a big hit fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and a outlier fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of place. The big hit variation pattern can be selected based on the big hit variation pattern table, and the outbreak variation pattern can be selected based on the outflow variation pattern table. Each variation pattern table stores one or more variation patterns, but the number of variation patterns stored in the variation pattern table may be one or more.

  Note that the deviation variation patterns stored in the deviation variation pattern table include a “normal deviation variation pattern (reach variation pattern without reach)” without a reach effect and a “reach variation pattern with reach” effect. . The normal deviation variation pattern is configured as a variation pattern with a shorter special symbol variation time than the reach deviation variation pattern. The reach variation variation pattern has a special symbol variation time longer than the normal variation variation pattern. It is configured as. The presence / absence of the reach effect is determined by reach determination using the reach determination value acquired when the game balls enter the start ports 28 and 29.

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

  Next, the jackpot game will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display units 43 and 44 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit), the condition device and the accessory continuous action device are activated. A big hit game is started.

  Here, the condition device is a device that is a condition for operating the accessory continuous operation device. The condition device is configured mainly by a CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 described later, and starts operating when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. Further, the accessory continuous operation device is a device that is configured mainly by the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 and continuously opens the special winning opening 32. A big hit game (specific game) advantageous to the player is executed by operating the accessory continuous operation device. Note that the jackpot game flag is set to ON while the jackpot game is being executed.

  The jackpot game is a game in which a game ball can be inserted into the grand prize opening 32 by opening and closing the grand prize opening 32 a plurality of times, and a profit (prize ball) is given to the player based on the winning game. This is realized by repeatedly executing a big hit game process by the main control unit 200 described later. In the big hit game, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 32. That is, the winning ball is paid out when the winning ball detection switch 32 s disposed in the winning port 32 detects the game ball.

  When the big hit game is started, the open / close plate 32a is continuously opened and closed, and the big winning opening 32 is in an open state in which a game ball can enter (a state in which a game can be entered) and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter (in a ball) The special prize opening / closing operation for switching to the disabled state is continuously performed a plurality of times. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the opened special winning opening 32 is closed. As a predetermined termination condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 32 reaches a specified time (30 seconds in this embodiment) or the number of game balls that have entered the open big prize opening 32 is a predetermined number (this implementation) In the example, it is possible to reach 10). When the game in which the big prize opening 32 is opened is “round game”, the number of rounds that can be continued in one big hit game (15 rounds in this embodiment) is set. When the grand prize opening 32 is closed and the round game is ended, after the elapse of a predetermined interval time (2 seconds in this embodiment), the big prize opening 32 is opened and the next round game is started. .

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

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

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

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

  When the probability variation function is activated (probability variation state), the jackpot value for determining whether or not the special symbol is increased increases the probability that the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is a jackpot. Specifically, as the success / failure determination table in which the jackpot value is set, a low probability success / failure determination table and a high probability success / failure determination table in which the number of jackpot values is set larger than the low probability success / failure determination table are prepared. . When the probability variation function is not activated, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the low probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is low (in this embodiment, 1/100). When the probability variation function is activated, the special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the high probability success / failure determination table, so that the probability that the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is high (in this embodiment, 1/20). )

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special symbol judgment value (first special symbol judgment value, the first special symbol judgment value, acquired based on the game balls entering the first start port 28 and the second start port 29). 2 special symbol determination value) is stored as a special symbol hold in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 before the special symbol starts variable display based on the special symbol hold ( A special symbol pre-determination (holding pre-reading) is performed to pre-determine whether or not the special symbol hold is “specific hold (specific acquisition information)” before the hit determination means performs the determination.

  Here, it is possible to exemplify the case where the special symbol pre-determination is determined to be a specific hold when the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value, or when the execution of the reach effect is determined based on the reach determination value. . Special symbol advance determination for determining whether or not the special symbol success / failure determination value matches the jackpot value is also referred to as “predetermined success / failure determination”, and it is determined whether or not the execution of the reach effect is determined based on the reach determination value. Special symbol prior determination is also referred to as “reach prior determination”.

  After performing the special symbol advance determination, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 transmits a command indicating the number of special symbol reservations and the result of the special symbol advance determination to the sub-control unit 260 as a start winning prize command. The command at the time of starting winning a prize is composed of a single command indicating the number of special symbol reservations and the result of special symbol prior determination, a command indicating the number of special symbol reservations (holding number designation command), and special symbol prior determination It can be configured by separate commands such as a command indicating a result (preliminary determination command).

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 generates a symbol change effect in response to the special symbol change game performed using the first special symbol display unit 43 or the second special symbol display unit 44. Done. In the symbol variation effect, a predetermined effect based on the variation pattern of the special symbol is performed during the variation display of the special symbol. As the symbol variation effect, for example, in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 43 or the second special symbol display on the second special symbol display unit 44, an effect symbol consisting of numeric symbols (effect image) ) Fluctuating display effects, reach effects performed during the variation display of the effect symbol, notice effects indicating in advance “the possibility of a big hit” or “the contents of effects such as reach effects to be performed later”, once There is a pseudo continuous variation effect in which the effect symbol variation display and stop display (the effect symbol unit variation) are performed a plurality of times during the special symbol game. In the symbol variation effect, not only the display effect using the display area V of the effect display device 25 but also the movable effect using the movable accessory 26, the sound effect using the sound effect output from the speakers 12a to 12d, and the frame lamp. A lamp effect using the lamp of the unit 5c is also performed. There are a plurality of types of effect contents (effect patterns) of the symbol variation effect, and display data (image data) for these effects is stored in the ROM of the effect display control unit 280.

  Here, the symbol variation effect realized under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 described later will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view of the effect display device 25. As shown in FIG. 4, the display area V of the effect display device 25 is provided with a first display area Va and a second display area Vb. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the first display area Va is relatively large above the display area V of the effect display device 25, and the second display area Vb is relatively small below the display area V of the effect display device 25. Is provided. The first display area Va is provided with an effect symbol display section 25a and the like, and the second display area Vb is provided with hold display sections 25b and 25c.

  In the effect symbol display unit 25a, the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In the symbol variation effect, the effect symbol is displayed in conjunction with the variation display and stop display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 43 or the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 44. That is, the effect display device 25 functions as a symbol display device in the same manner as the first special symbol display unit 43 and the second special symbol display unit 44. In addition, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, the effect symbol display unit 25a in which the effect symbols are variably displayed, and the display unit excluding the effect symbol display unit 25a display characters, figures, symbols, characters (character designs), and the like. It is a background display part (character display part) on which various background images are displayed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the background display unit and the effect symbol display unit 25a have some display areas or all display areas overlapping on the display area V. Note that the effect symbol display unit 25a and the background display unit may be completely partitioned so as not to overlap. The effect symbol display unit 25a and the background display unit constitute a symbol variation effect screen. As described above, since the effect display device 25 is arranged in the center of the game board 20 (game area 21), the player usually displays the content displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 (particularly the effect symbol). It will play a game paying attention to.

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

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

  The change of the effect symbol (effect pattern) and the stop symbol are determined by the sub-control unit 260 based on the change pattern designation command and the special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200. . Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect The contents of the production are shown. The main control unit 200 randomly determines the variation pattern of the special symbol according to the determination result (determination result) of the special symbol. Based on the special symbol variation pattern determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 determines the effect pattern of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a. The special symbol information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 indicates a special symbol stop symbol, and the main control unit 200 determines the special symbol according to the determination result of the special symbol. The stop pattern of is decided at random. Then, based on the special symbol information designation command indicating the special symbol stop symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub control unit 260 determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 4, the 2nd display area 25b of the production | presentation display apparatus 25 is provided with the 1st reservation display part 25b and the 2nd reservation display part 25c. The first hold display unit 25b is displayed in conjunction with the first special symbol hold display unit 45, and displays a number of circular figures “◯” corresponding to the first special symbol hold number. The second hold display unit 25c is displayed in conjunction with the second special symbol hold display unit 46, and displays the number of circle figures “◯” corresponding to the second special symbol hold number. That is, in the hold display units 25b and 25c, as in the special symbol hold display units 45 and 46, the special symbol judgment value (entrance information) acquired by entering the game balls into the start ports 28 and 29 is stored. Storage information indicating that the data is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is displayed.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, a button operation effect accompanied by the operation of the effect button 9 is performed. In the button operation effect, a predetermined response effect can be executed based on the operation of the effect button 9. The button operation effect is performed under the control of the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280. This button operation effect will be described later in detail.

  In the display area V of the effect display device 25, a demonstration effect for displaying a demo image or a demo video is performed during a standby state in which neither the special symbol variation game nor the big hit game is executed. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation game or jackpot game is not performed, and the state where the number of special symbol hold is zero is the “standby state”, “the special symbol variation game or jackpot game is not performed, And, when the number of special symbol hold is zero, it is determined that it is in a standby state. In the present embodiment, the demonstration effect is configured to start when a predetermined time (in this embodiment, “30 seconds”) has elapsed since it was determined that the camera was in the standby state. It should be noted that the timing of a predetermined time after the determination that the standby state has been established and the execution of the demonstration effect are performed by the control processing of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280.

  Next, various settings related to effects in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 shows various setting screens related to effects. 5A is a menu selection screen, FIG. 5B is a button mode selection screen, and FIG. 5C is a custom mode setting screen.

  In this embodiment, the menu selection screen shown in FIG. 5A is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 by operating the menu button 8 during the standby state. On the menu selection screen, a list of effects related processes that can be executed in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is displayed. On the menu selection screen, the effect-related processing to be selected can be changed by operating the cross key 9b in the vertical direction, and the effect-related processing to be selected can be determined by pressing the chance button 9a.

  The production-related processing is processing related to production control that can be executed based on an instruction input from the outside when the gaming machine 1 is in operation (when the power is turned on). For example, “volume adjustment”, “brightness adjustment” There are presentation environment settings such as (brightness adjustment), “game history display”, “demo display”, “button mode”, and the like. In the volume adjustment, it is possible to adjust the volume of a sound effect or the like output from the speakers 12a to 12d. In the brightness adjustment (brightness adjustment), an LED provided in the frame lamp unit 5c or an effect display device 25 (liquid crystal display device). The brightness (luminance) can be adjusted. Also, in the game history display, it is possible to display the number of jackpot occurrences, the number of reach occurrences, the number of extended games (the number of consecutive occurrences of jackpots) in the previous probability change state, and the like. The number of jackpot occurrences may be displayed for each type of normal jackpot and probability variation jackpot, or the number of jackpot occurrences for each reach type may be displayed.If there are multiple jackpot games with different numbers of rounds, The number of jackpot occurrences for each round may be displayed. In the demonstration display, even before a predetermined time (“30 seconds” in the present embodiment) elapses after entering the standby state, the demonstration image and the demonstration video can be displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25. it can. In the button mode, settings relating to the operation of the effect button 9 in the button operation effect accompanying the operation of the effect button 9 can be performed. The menu selection process in FIG. 5A, the button mode selection process in FIG. 5B, the custom mode setting process in FIG. 5C, and each effect related process are the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280. It is done by the control.

  When the button mode is selected on the menu selection screen of FIG. 5A, the button mode selection screen shown in FIG. 5B is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25. On the button mode selection screen, a list of button modes that can be selected in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is displayed. On the button mode selection screen, the button mode to be selected can be changed by operating the cross key 9b in the vertical direction, and the button mode to be selected can be determined by pressing the chance button 9a.

  In the button operation effect, a predetermined response effect can be executed based on the operation of the effect button 9, and in this embodiment, a plurality of button modes in which the relationship between the operation of the effect button 9 and the execution of the response effect is set. Has been. In this embodiment, four modes consisting of “easy mode”, “standard mode”, “difficult mode”, and “custom mode” are provided as button modes.

  The simple mode is an automatic operation mode in which a response effect is executed without being based on the operation of the effect button 9 even if the operation of the effect button 9 is not detected. In the simple mode (automatic operation mode), even if the operation of the effect button 9 is not detected and the operation signal of the effect button 9 is not input to the sub-control unit 260, the effect button 9 according to the progress of the button operation effect. The pseudo operation signal is automatically generated by the sub-control unit 260, and a response effect is executed at a predetermined timing based on the pseudo operation signal. In the simple mode, when the operation of the effect button 9 is detected and the operation signal of the effect button 9 is input to the sub-control unit 260, the actual operation of the effect button 9 is given priority, and the operation signal of the effect button 9 is given. A response effect is executed based on the above. When the operation signal of the effect button 9 is input at the same timing as when the pseudo operation signal is originally generated (output), the operation signal is given priority and no pseudo operation signal is generated. When the input timing of the operation signal is different from the generation timing of the pseudo operation signal, response effects are executed based on both signals.

  The standard mode is a manual operation mode in which a response effect is executed when the operation of the effect button 9 is detected when the effect button 9 is not pressed for a long time, and when the effect button 9 is pressed for a long time. Is an automatic operation mode (pseudo automatic operation mode) in which a response effect is executed regardless of the operation of the effect button 9. That is, the standard mode is a semi-automatic operation mode or a semi-manual operation mode having both a manual operation mode and an automatic operation mode. In the standard mode, when the operation signal of the effect button 9 is not continuously input to the sub-control unit 260 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) or more, it is determined that the effect button 9 is not pressed for a long time. The response effect is executed based on the operation signal 9. On the other hand, when the operation signal of the effect button 9 is continuously input to the sub-control unit 260 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) or more, it is determined that the effect button 9 is being pressed for a long time. A pseudo operation signal of the effect button 9 is automatically generated by the sub-control unit 260 according to the progress, and a response effect is executed based on the pseudo operation signal.

  The difficult mode is a manual operation mode in which a response effect is executed when an operation of the effect button 9 is detected. In the difficult mode (manual operation mode), the response effect is executed based on the operation signal of the effect button 9.

  The custom mode is a mode in which an automatic operation mode or a manual operation mode can be individually set for each effect mode of button operation effects. When the custom mode is selected on the button mode selection screen of FIG. 5B, the custom mode setting screen shown in FIG. 5C is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25.

  On the custom mode setting screen shown in FIG. 5C, the automatic operation mode or the manual operation mode can be set for each effect mode of the button operation effect. On the custom mode setting screen, an effect mode list of button operation effects that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment and the setting contents of each effect mode are displayed. In FIG. 5C, the automatic operation mode is displayed as “auto”, and the manual operation mode is displayed as “manual”.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of effect modes are provided for the button operation effect. Specifically, as a button operation effect production mode, a pre-reading button operation production, a comment system button operation production, a hold change system button operation production, a reach development system button operation production, and a reach repetitive button operation production Is provided. On the custom mode setting screen, the button operation effect to be set can be changed by operating the cross key 9b in the vertical direction, and the button operation effect to be set can be automatically changed by pressing the chance button 9a. The operation mode or manual operation mode can be switched. That is, in the custom mode, depending on the player's preference, it is possible to individually set whether to proceed in the automatic operation mode or the manual operation mode for each effect mode of the button operation effect. For example, since each appearance mode of the pre-reading system, the comment system, and the pending change system has a relatively high frequency of appearance, the button operation effects are advanced in the automatic operation mode (auto), and each of the development modes of the reach development system and the reach continuous hit system are Since the appearance frequency is relatively low, it is possible to make a setting such that the button operation effect is advanced in the manual operation mode (manual).

  When the button operation effect is executed, a button operation effective period in which the operation of the effect button 9 is enabled is started. The button operation effective period ends when an operation of a predetermined effect button 9 is detected during the button operation effective period or when the button operation effective period elapses without the operation button 9 being operated. In the present embodiment, when the button operation effective period is started, a notification effect (button operation instruction effect) for causing the player to recognize this is performed. The effect (button operation instruction effect) for notifying the start of the button operation effective period can be performed by, for example, displaying an image (button image) imitating the effect button 9 in the display area V of the effect display device 25.

  FIG. 6 shows a screen display example of a button operation effect. 6A is a screen display example of a button operation effect performed in the automatic operation mode (simple mode), and FIG. 6B is a screen of a button operation effect performed in the manual operation mode (standard mode or difficult mode). It is a display example. In the automatic operation mode shown in FIG. 6A, an operation instruction display unit 25d is provided in the display area V of the effect display device 25, and in the manual operation mode shown in FIG. 6B, the display area V of the effect display device 25. An operation instruction display unit 25d and an operation frequency display unit 25e are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the automatic operation mode (simple mode), when the button operation effective period starts, the operation instruction display unit 25d displays a button design and a character design imitating the effect button 9 (chance button 9a). A button operation instruction effect is displayed. As the button operation effect progresses, the operation instruction display unit 25d displays an image in which the character symbol operates the button symbol, and the response effect is automatically executed even if the operation of the effect button 9 is not detected. .

  As shown in FIG. 6B, in the manual operation mode (standard mode or difficult mode), the operation instruction display unit 25d has a button design imitating the effect button 9 (chance button 9a) and a message for prompting button operation (for example, A button operation instruction effect is displayed in which “Press the button!” Is displayed. And a response effect is performed by detecting operation of the effect button 9 according to progress of a button operation effect.

  Further, in the manual operation mode, an additional game is performed in which the number of operations of the effect button 9 during the button operation effect is counted and this counted value is displayed on the operation number display unit 25e. This additional game is performed only in the manual operation mode, and is not performed in the automatic operation mode. The number of operations of the effect button 9 is counted over a plurality of button operation effects, and the number of operations of the effect button 9 is accumulated and added. However, if the operation of the effect button 9 is not detected between the start and end of one button operation effect, the count value of the number of button operations is reset (initialized).

  In addition, when the long press of the production button 9 is detected in the standard mode (for example, when the operation of the production button 9 is continuously detected for 0.5 seconds or more), detection of the long press of the production button 9 is started. After that, the button operation effect is performed in the automatic operation mode (see FIG. 6A) from the end to the end. Counting the number of button operations and displaying the count value on the operation count display unit 25e are performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280.

  FIG. 7 shows the relationship between the operation mode of the effect button 9 and the operation signal in the button operation effect of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, as the operation mode of the effect button 9 in the button operation effect, the “button single operation” in which the effect button 9 is operated once within the button operation effective period, and the effect button 9 continues in the button operation effective period. The button is repeatedly operated and “button long press” is continuously operated for a predetermined time or more of the effect button 9 within the button operation effective period. FIG. 7A shows an operation signal for a single button operation, FIG. 7B shows an operation signal for a button stroke, and FIG. 7C shows an operation signal for a long button press.

  In the single button operation shown in FIG. 7A, the effect button 9 is operated once during the button operation effective period (for example, 3 seconds). In the automatic operation mode, a pseudo operation signal is generated by the sub-control unit 260 at a predetermined timing during the button operation effective period (for example, 1 second after the button operation effective period starts). In the manual operation mode, an operation signal of the effect button 9 is input to the sub-control unit 260 at a timing (arbitrary timing) when the player operates the effect button 9.

  In the button stroke shown in FIG. 7B, the effect button 9 is operated a plurality of times during the button operation effective period (for example, 5 seconds). In the automatic operation mode, a pseudo operation signal is generated by the sub-control unit 260 at predetermined intervals (for example, every 0.5 seconds) after the button operation effective period starts. In the manual operation mode, an operation signal for the effect button 9 is input to the sub-control unit 260 every time the player operates the effect button 9 (arbitrary timing). In the present embodiment, it is possible to increase the number of button hits in the case where button hits are executed in the manual operation mode rather than in the case where button hits are executed in the automatic operation mode. That is, when the button operation is performed in the manual operation mode, the normal skill is more than the interval (for example, every 0.5 seconds) at which the pseudo operation signal is automatically generated when the button operation is performed in the automatic operation mode. The interval (for example, every 0.1 to 0.4 seconds) at which the player who has the effect button 9 can hit continuously is shorter.

  In the long button press shown in FIG. 7C, the effect button 9 is operated for a predetermined time or longer (for example, 3 seconds or more) during the button operation effective period (for example, 5 seconds). In the automatic operation mode, a pseudo operation signal is continuously generated by the sub-control unit 260 from a predetermined timing during the button operation effective period (for example, 0.1 seconds after the button operation effective period starts). Further, in the manual operation mode, the operation signal of the effect button 9 is continuously input to the sub-control unit 260 from the timing when the player starts operating the effect button 9 (arbitrary timing).

  Next, a specific example of the button operation effect according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As described above, in the present embodiment, the pre-reading button operation effect, the comment-type button operation effect, the hold-change-type button operation effect, the reach development-type button operation effect, and the reach repeated hitting are provided as the button operation effects. System button operation effects are provided.

  In this embodiment, the pre-reading button operation effect and the comment button operation effect are character effects in which a character image is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25, and the hold-change button operation effect is an effect display. This is a hold display effect (memory information effect) that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed on the hold display units 25b and 25c of the device 25. In the present embodiment, the hold change system button operation effect and the prefetching button operation effect are prefetching effects (notice effect) for notifying the result of the special symbol prior determination (pre-judgment prior determination, reach prior determination), The reach development type button operation effect and the reach continuous button operation effect are changing effects that change the change display of the symbol change effect. In the pre-reading effect, the effect executed before the change of the symbol related to the prior determination is also referred to as “pre-change effect”.

  In addition, the effect based on the result of the prior determination by the prior determination unit, which is performed before the start of the variation display of the identification information related to the prior determination, is the “pre-change effect”, and the determination result by the validity determination unit The effect that is executed during the execution of the variation display of the identification information related to the determination can be referred to as the “during variation effect”.

  Further, the effect of changing the display mode of the storage information (holding information) displayed based on the result of the prior determination by the prior determination means based on the input to the input detection means is the storage information effect (holding change effect), The effect of changing the character image displayed on the display device based on the input to the input detection means can be called “character effect”.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a pre-reading button operation effect. In the pre-reading button operation effect of the present embodiment, a notice effect relating to the occurrence of the reach effect is performed based on the result of the special symbol prior determination (reach prior determination). As shown in FIG. 8A, when the pre-reading button operation effect is started, the button operation instruction effect is performed on the operation instruction display unit 25d. In the automatic operation mode, a pseudo operation signal is generated by the sub-control unit 260 at a predetermined timing. In the manual operation mode, an operation signal is input to the sub-control unit 260 at a timing when the player operates the effect button 9. Then, the response effect shown in FIG. 8B is performed based on these operation signals. In the example shown in FIG. 8B, a character symbol appears in the effect symbol display unit 25a as a response effect. This response effect is performed as a reach notice effect based on the result of the special symbol pre-determination (reach pre-determination). As shown in FIG. 8C, the reach effect is executed after the response effect is performed.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of a comment-type button operation effect. In the comment system button operation effect of the present embodiment, a notice effect that suggests the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is performed based on the result of the special symbol prior determination (pre-failure determination). As shown in FIG. 9A, when a comment-type button operation effect is started, an image in which two characters are talking is displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a, and a button operation instruction effect is displayed on the operation instruction display unit 25d. Done. In the example shown in FIG. 9 (a), a message “How about this time?” Is displayed in the balloon of one character (left character) displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a, and the result of the special symbol success / failure determination Asks for information about.

  In the automatic operation mode, a pseudo operation signal is generated by the sub-control unit 260 at a predetermined timing. In the manual operation mode, an operation signal is input to the sub-control unit 260 at a timing when the player operates the effect button 9. Based on these operation signals, a response effect shown in FIG. 9B is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 9 (b), a dialogue “This time is hot” is displayed in the balloon of the other character (right character) displayed on the effect symbol display unit 25a as a response effect, and a special symbol pre-determination is made. Based on the result of (pre-judgment pre-determination), it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of the hold change system button operation effect. In the on-hold change system button operation effect of the present embodiment, a notice indicating the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is performed based on the result of the special symbol advance determination (pre-failure determination). As shown in FIG. 10A, when the hold change system button operation effect is started, the button operation instruction effect is performed on the operation instruction display unit 25d. In the automatic operation mode, a pseudo operation signal is generated by the sub-control unit 260 at a predetermined timing. In the manual operation mode, an operation signal is input to the sub-control unit 260 at a timing when the player operates the effect button 9. Then, the response effect shown in FIG. 10B is performed based on these operation signals. In the example shown in FIG. 10 (b), as the response effect, the hold display at the right end of the second hold display unit 25c corresponding to the second special symbol hold is large based on the result of the special symbol pre-determination (pre-judgment pre-determination). Furthermore, the color has changed (for example, green → red). This suggests that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination based on the second special symbol hold corresponding to the hold display whose display mode has changed may be a big hit.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of reach development button operation effects. As shown in FIG. 11A, when the reach development system button operation effect is started, the button operation instruction effect is performed on the operation instruction display unit 25d when the reach effect is performed on the effect symbol display unit 25a. . In the example shown in FIG. 11 (a), the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped and displayed at “7” on the effect symbol display unit 25a, and the button operation instruction effect is performed in a state where the variable symbol display speed is slow. ing. In the automatic operation mode, a pseudo operation signal is generated by the sub-control unit 260 at a predetermined timing. In the manual operation mode, an operation signal is input to the sub-control unit 260 at a timing when the player operates the effect button 9. Then, the response effect shown in FIG. 11B is performed based on these operation signals. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as a response effect, the movable accessory 26 (see FIG. 2) that is normally positioned above the effect display device 25 is located on the front side of the display area V of the effect display device 25. Falling movable hand effects are performed. Then, after the movable accessory effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 11C, the middle symbol is resumed in the effect symbol display unit 25a, and the reach effect is resumed.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of reach continuous button operation effect. As shown in FIG. 12A, when reach reach button operation effect is started, when the reach effect is being performed on the effect symbol display unit 25a, the operation instruction display unit 25d displays “Repeat button!” Is displayed, and a button operation instruction effect that prompts continuous operation of the effect button 9 is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 12 (a), the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped and displayed as “7” on the effect symbol display unit 25a, and the button operation instruction effect is performed in a state where the variable symbol display speed is slow. ing. In the automatic operation mode, a pseudo operation signal is generated by the sub-control unit 260 at a predetermined timing. In the manual operation mode, an operation signal is input to the sub-control unit 260 at a timing when the player operates the effect button 9. Then, the response effect shown in FIG. 12B is performed based on these operation signals. In the example shown in FIG. 12B, as a response effect, every time an operation signal of the effect button 9 is input to the sub-control unit 260 or every time a pseudo operation signal is generated, the middle symbol “6” of the effect symbol display unit 25a. "Is gradually crushed. Then, after the middle symbol “6” has been crushed by the button stroke, as shown in FIG. 12C, the middle symbol variation display in the effect symbol display unit 25a is resumed, and the reach effect is resumed.

  Further, when a button operation effect is executed in the manual operation mode (difficult mode, standard mode), a gaming privilege can be given. This gaming privilege is given only in the manual operation mode (difficult mode, standard mode), and is not given in the automatic operation mode (easy mode).

  FIG. 13 shows gaming benefits that are given when a button operation effect is executed in the manual operation mode (difficult mode, standard mode). FIG. 13A shows an example in which a special response effect (premium effect) is performed as a game privilege, and FIG. 13B and FIG. 13B are given titles as game privileges. An example is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13 (a), as a special response effect (premium effect) when the operation of the effect button 9 is detected in the hold change system button operation effect, the hold display of the second hold display unit 25c is used. The text “Correct” indicating that the big hit is confirmed is displayed. In the response effect of the hold change system button operation effect shown in FIG. 10B (normal response effect that can be executed in either the manual operation mode or the automatic operation mode), the size and color of the hold display are changed. Thus, an example was given in which an effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit occurs. On the other hand, according to the special response effect shown in FIG. 13A (response effect that can be executed only in the manual operation mode), it is notified that the occurrence of the big hit based on the second special symbol hold is confirmed. A gaming privilege of “R” is given.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13B, a button title display unit 25 f is provided in the display area V of the effect display device 25. As described above, when the button operation effect is executed in the manual operation mode (difficult mode, standard mode), the number of operations of the effect button 9 is counted, and the count value of the number of button operations is displayed as the operation number display unit 25e. Additional games are displayed on the screen. In this additional game, a gaming privilege is granted when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the number of button operations during the button operation effect performed in the manual operation mode (difficult mode or standard mode) reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 1000 times), a “button” is displayed on the button title display portion 25f. The character “Otoko” is displayed. That is, the gaming privilege that the predetermined condition is established when the number of button operations in the manual operation mode reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 1000 times), and the button operation title is displayed on the button title display section 25f. Is granted. When the title is displayed on the button title display section 25f, the display of the title on the button title display section 25f may be continued until the gaming machine 1 is turned off, or the number of button operations is reset. The display of the title on the button title display section 25f may be deleted.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13C, a reach title display unit 25 g is provided in the display area V of the effect display device 25. In this embodiment, a plurality of types (5 types in this embodiment) of reach effects are provided, and all types of reach effects are performed during the button operation effects performed in the manual operation mode (when not pressed in the difficult mode or the standard mode). In the case where the production can appear, the character “Olcome to Reach” is displayed on the reach title display section 25g. That is, a predetermined condition is established by the appearance of all types of reach effects in the manual operation mode, and a gaming privilege that a title related to the reach effect is displayed on the reach title display unit 25g is given. When the title is displayed on the reach title display unit 25g, the display of the title of the reach title display unit 25g may be continued until the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned off, or the reach title display unit 25g at a predetermined time. The display of the title may be deleted.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the electronic control device includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board surface input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s, start port detection switches 28s and 29s, a prize winning port detection switch 32s, a specific area detection switch 55s, and a non-specific area detection switch 56s. This signal is input to the main control unit 200. The board output relay board 202 is connected with a normal symbol display unit 41, special symbol display units 43 and 44, a start port solenoid 29c, a prize winning port solenoid 32c, and a distribution member solenoid 54c. A control signal is output.

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

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control effect control using decoration display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 12a to 12d, display of effect symbols by the effect display device 25, and the like.

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

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

  In addition, various LEDs / lamps 262 and an amplifier board 263 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative drive board 261. Each LED / lamp 262 includes a frame lamp portion 5c. Connected to the amplifier board 263 are speakers 12a to 12d that output various sounds, sounds, and the like in accordance with the progress of the game. Further, the menu button 8 and the effect button 9 (cross key 9b, chance button 9a) are connected to the sub control unit 260 via the effect button board 264, and the operation of the menu button 8 or the effect button 9 is detected. Then, an operation signal indicating that these buttons 8 and 9 are operated is input. The sub-control unit 260 receives various commands from the main control unit 200, the menu button 8, and the effect button 9 (cross key 9b, chance button 9a) (such as receiving a variation pattern designation command and inputting an operation signal of the effect button 9). Based on the selection / execution process of lighting / flashing patterns of various LEDs and lamps, the selection / output process of sound effect data output from the speakers 12a to 12d, and the execution pattern ( Effect pattern) selection processing, symbol variation effect execution processing based on the execution pattern, and the like.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 15 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 15 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the throw-in process (S100), each process of a game start process (S200), a normal symbol game process (S300), a normal electric game game process (S400), a special symbol game process (S500), and a big hit game process (S600) Are repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S200), various switch states are detected, various determination values (random number counters) are updated, prize ball payout control and the like are performed. In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, the normal symbol success / failure determination is performed. The normal symbol display unit 41 (see FIG. 3) determines whether the normal symbol is hit and is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, or whether it is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in this embodiment is a hit according to the operating state of the opening time extension function (and the fluctuation time reduction function) that extends the opening time of the second start port 29. The probabilities are different, and the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and variable time shortening function) is operating than when the open time extension function (and variable time shortening function) is not operating.

  Next, when the result of normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, and the variation display of the normal symbol is started according to the variation time. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the determined display mode, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. (The 2nd starting port 29 is made into an open state). In the normal symbol game processing, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the second start port 29 is activated. I do. When the second start port 29 is actuated, the pair of blade pieces 29a are opened left and right, and the second start port 29 is opened.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 29 in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 29 is determined. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of balls have been entered. If it is determined that a prescribed number of balls have entered the second start port 29 in the open state, or if it is determined that the open time of the second start port 29 in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece 29a is closed, and the second starting port 29 is in a normal state (closed state).

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 16A, a start opening winning process is performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

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

  Next, the first special symbol pre-determination is executed (S501d). In the first special symbol pre-determination, a pre-judgment determination that determines the presence / absence of jackpot occurrence based on the first special symbol determination / determination value and a reach pre-determination that determines presence / absence of a reach effect based on the first reach determination value are performed. Then, a first start winning prize command including a hold number designation command indicating the first special symbol hold number and a pre-determination command indicating the result of the first special symbol pre-determination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S501e).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501f). If it is determined that no game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501f: NO). ). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 28b (S501f: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol holding number is less than 4 (S501g). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501g: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. If it is determined that there is (S501g: YES), the second special symbol determination value is acquired and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501h). The second special symbol determination value includes a second special symbol success / failure determination value, a second symbol determination value, a second reach determination value, and the like. Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one.

  Next, the second special symbol pre-determination is executed (S501i). In the second special symbol pre-determination, a hit pre-determination for determining the occurrence of a big hit based on the second special symbol pre-determination determination value and a reach pre-determination for determining the presence or absence of the reach effect based on the first reach determination value are performed. Then, a second start winning prize command including a reservation number designation command indicating the second special symbol reservation number and a preliminary determination command indicating the result of the second special symbol preliminary determination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S501j).

  Next, returning to FIG. 16A, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being played (whether or not the big hit game flag is ON) (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). ) (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is set to “0.6 seconds”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S514 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), whether or not the second special symbol determination value is stored, that is, the second special symbol determination acquired and stored based on the game ball entering the second starting port 29 in the process of S501 described above. It is determined whether or not a value exists (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol determination value is not stored (S506: NO), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold count is zero (S507).

  If it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (S507: NO), the first special symbol variation display process is performed (S508). If it is determined in S506 that the second special symbol determination value is stored (S506: YES), a second special symbol variation display process is performed (S509).

  Here, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) and the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The first special symbol variation display process and the second special symbol variation display process are processes having the same contents. That is, the “special symbol” in FIG. 18 becomes “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation display process, only “second special symbol” in the second special symbol variation display process, and the others are the same. is there. Hereinafter, the first special symbol variation display process (S508) will be described, and the description of the second special symbol variation display process (S509) will be omitted.

  First, a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is stored in a predetermined area (holding storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (a random number for determining whether or not the game is successful when entering a game ball into the start ports 28 and 29) is read out. (S508a), special symbol winning / no-go determination is performed (S508b). In the special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is in operation (probability change game), it is determined whether the determination result is a big hit (high probability state) using the high probability determination table. If it is determined that the probability variation function is not in operation (in normal game), the normal probability determination table is used to determine whether the determination result is a big hit (low probability state). Make a decision.

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

  Next, the variation pattern determination value is acquired, and the symbol determination value (the symbol determination value acquired at the time of entering the game ball into the start ports 28 and 29) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is obtained. Read (S508f).

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

  Next, according to the stop symbol and the variation pattern determined in the process of S508g, the first special symbol display unit 43 or the second special symbol display unit 44 starts the variation display of the special symbol (S508h), 1 is subtracted (S508i), and a symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S508j). The “design variation start command” includes a variation pattern designation command, a special symbol information designation command, and a hold count designation command. The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in the processing of S508g, and the special symbol information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the special symbol similarly determined in the processing of S508g. is there. The number-of-holds designation command is a command for designating the number of special symbols held after the start of variable symbol display. When this symbol variation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (effect symbol variation display) is started under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands. The processing up to this point is when the special symbol variation display is started.

  Next, returning to FIG. 16A, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the changing special symbol. It is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (S510). As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S510: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S510: YES), the stop time setting process is performed (S511), the special symbol is stopped and displayed (S512), and the symbol stop command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260. (S513).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol stop display time has elapsed. In this case (S514: YES), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 43 or the second special symbol display unit 44 is a big hit symbol (FIG. 16B). S515).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 32 is being opened (S602). As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening 32 is open (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 32 has passed (S603). If it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified winning number 32 has been won (whether or not the specified number of game balls have been entered). (S604). Whether or not a predetermined number of winnings has been won in the big winning opening 32 can be determined based on the number of game balls detected by the big winning opening detecting switch 32s.

  As a result, if it is determined that the specified number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 32 (S604: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the predetermined winning number has been won in the large winning opening 32. When it is determined (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the big prize opening 32 has passed (S603: YES), the big prize opening 32 is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in the determination process of S602 that the big prize opening 32 is not open (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S606). In the determination process of S606, it is determined whether the number of rounds has reached “15 rounds”. Then, when the number of rounds reaches “15 rounds”, it is determined that the condition for ending the big hit game is satisfied.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game end condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening 32 has passed (S607), When it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 32 has not elapsed (S607: NO), the big hit game process is terminated, and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 32 has elapsed. (S607: YES), the special winning opening 32 is opened (S608).

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

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

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

  Next, an effect related process execution process (menu selection process, button mode setting process, custom mode setting process) executed by the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23, the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a is executed based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a). And processing executed by the CPU 280b mounted on the effect display control board 280a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 280b or a ROM mounted on the effect display control board 280a). ing.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing menu selection processing. The menu selection process of FIG. 21 is executed when the menu selection screen shown in FIG. 5A is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25 based on the operation of the menu button 8.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the menu selection process, it is determined whether or not volume adjustment has been selected (S700). As a result, when it is determined that the volume adjustment is selected (S700: YES), the volume adjustment process is executed (S701). On the other hand, if it is determined that the volume adjustment is not selected (S700: NO), it is determined whether the brightness adjustment is selected (S702).

  As a result, if it is determined that brightness adjustment has been selected (S702: YES), brightness adjustment processing is executed (S703). On the other hand, when it is determined that the brightness adjustment is not selected (S702: NO), it is determined whether or not the game history display is selected (S704).

  As a result, when it is determined that the game history display is selected (S704: YES), a game history display process is executed (S705). On the other hand, when it is determined that the game history display is not selected (S704: NO), it is determined whether the demo display is selected (S706).

  As a result, when it is determined that the demonstration display is selected (S706: YES), the play demonstration process is executed (S707). On the other hand, when it is determined that the demonstration display is not selected (S706: NO), it is determined whether or not the button mode is selected (S708).

  As a result, if it is determined that the button mode is selected (S708: YES), button mode setting processing is executed (S709). In the button mode setting process, a button mode selection screen shown in FIG. 5B is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25. On the other hand, if it is determined that the button mode has not been selected (S708: NO), the menu selection process ends.

  Here, the button mode setting process (S709) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, in the button mode setting process, it is determined whether or not the simple mode is selected (S710). As a result, when it is determined that the simple mode is selected (S710: YES), the simple mode is set as the button mode of the button operation effect (S711). On the other hand, if it is determined that the simple mode has not been selected (S710: NO), it is determined whether or not the standard mode has been selected (S712).

  As a result, when it is determined that the standard mode has been selected (S712: YES), the standard mode is set as the button mode of the button operation effect (S713). On the other hand, when it is determined that the standard mode is not selected (S712: NO), it is determined whether a difficult mode is selected (S714).

  As a result, when it is determined that the difficult mode is selected (S714: YES), the difficult mode is set as the button mode of the button operation effect (S715). On the other hand, if it is determined that the difficult mode has not been selected (S714: NO), it is determined whether or not the custom mode has been selected (S716).

  As a result, when it is determined that the custom mode has been selected (S716: YES), the custom mode setting process is executed (S717). On the other hand, if it is determined that the custom mode is not selected (S716: NO), the button mode setting process is terminated.

  Here, the custom mode setting process (S717) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, in the custom mode setting process, it is determined whether or not a pre-reading button operation effect is selected (S718). As a result, if it is determined that the pre-reading button operation effect is selected (S718: YES), either auto (automatic operation mode) or manual (manual operation mode) is set for the pre-reading button operation effect. (S719). On the other hand, when it is determined that the pre-reading button operation effect is not selected (S718: NO), it is determined whether or not the comment-based button operation effect is selected (S720).

  As a result, when it is determined that the comment-type button operation effect is selected (S720: YES), either auto (automatic operation mode) or manual (manual operation mode) is set for the comment-type button operation effect. (S721). On the other hand, when it is determined that the comment-type button operation effect is not selected (S720: NO), it is determined whether or not the hold change-type button operation effect is selected (S722).

  As a result, when it is determined that the hold change type button operation effect is selected (S722: YES), either auto (automatic operation mode) or manual (manual operation mode) is selected for the hold change type button operation effect. Is set (S723). On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold change type button operation effect is not selected (S722: NO), it is determined whether or not the reach development type button operation effect is selected (S724).

  As a result, when it is determined that the reach development type button operation effect is selected (S724: YES), either the auto (automatic operation mode) or the manual (manual operation mode) is selected for the reach development type button operation effect. Is set (S725). On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach development type button operation effect is not selected (S724: NO), it is determined whether or not the reach continuous button operation effect is selected (S726).

  As a result, when it is determined that the reach continuous hitting button operation effect is selected (S726: YES), either the auto (automatic operation mode) or the manual (manual operation mode) is selected for the reach hitting button operation effect. Is set (S727). On the other hand, if it is determined that the reach continuous button operation effect is not selected (S726: NO), the custom mode setting process is terminated.

  Next, button operation effect processing (simple mode execution processing, standard mode execution processing, difficult mode execution processing) executed by the sub control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 27, the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a is executed based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a). And processing executed by the CPU 280b mounted on the effect display control board 280a based on a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 280b or a ROM mounted on the effect display control board 280a). ing.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a button operation effect. As shown in FIG. 21, in the button operation effect process, it is determined whether or not it is during the button operation effective period (S800). As a result, if it is determined that the button operation is not valid (S800: NO), the button operation effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the button operation is valid (S800: YES), it is determined whether the button mode of the button operation effect is set to the simple mode (S801).

  As a result, if it is determined that the simple mode is set (S801: YES), simple mode execution processing is performed (S802). On the other hand, if it is determined that the simple mode is not set (S801: NO), the button mode of the button operation effect is the custom mode and the effect mode of the button operation effect being executed is auto (automatic). It is determined whether or not the operation mode is set (S803). As a result, if it is determined that the custom mode is set to auto (S803: YES), simple mode execution processing is performed (S802).

  Here, the simple mode execution processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 25, in the simple mode execution process, it is determined whether or not an operation signal is input from the effect button 9 (S802a). As a result, when it is determined that an operation signal has been input from the effect button 9 (S802a: YES), the process proceeds to S802d. On the other hand, when it is determined that no operation signal is input from the effect button 9 (S802a: NO), it is determined whether it is the generation timing of the pseudo operation signal (S802b). The generation timing of the pseudo operation signal varies depending on the content of the button operation effect. In the example shown in FIG. 7A (button single operation), the button operation effective period is 1 second after the start, and FIG. In the example shown in (b) (button repeated hitting), the interval is set to 0.5 seconds.

  As a result of the determination processing in S802b, when it is determined that it is not the generation timing of the pseudo operation signal (S802b: NO), the simple mode execution processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the generation timing of the pseudo operation signal (S802b: YES), the sub control unit 260 generates a pseudo operation signal (S802c).

  Next, the number of button operations is counted (S802d), and a response effect is executed based on the pseudo operation signal or the operation signal of the effect button 9 (S802e). That is, in the simple mode, when the operation of the effect button 9 is not detected, the response effect is executed based on the pseudo operation signal generated by the sub control unit 260, and when the operation of the effect button 9 is detected, The operation signal of the effect button 9 is prioritized, and the response effect is executed based on the operation signal of the effect button 9. In the simple mode, only the number of button operations is counted in S802d, and the number of button operations is not displayed on the operation number display unit 25e.

  Next, returning to FIG. 24, if it is determined in the determination processing of S803 that the custom mode is not set to auto (S803: NO), is the button mode of the button operation effect set to the standard mode? It is determined whether or not (S804). As a result, when it is determined that the standard mode is set (S804: YES), standard mode execution processing is performed (S805).

  Here, the standard mode execution processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 26, in the standard mode execution process, it is determined whether or not an operation signal is input from the effect button 9 (S805a). As a result, when it is determined that no operation signal is input from the effect button 9 (S805a: NO), the standard mode execution process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that an operation signal has been input from the effect button 9 (S805a: YES), it is determined whether or not the effect button 9 has been pressed long (S805b). In the present embodiment, when the operation of the effect button 9 is continuously detected for 0.5 seconds or more, it is determined that the effect button 9 has been pressed for a long time.

  As a result, when it is determined that the effect button 9 has not been pressed for a long time (S805b: NO), the process proceeds to S805e. On the other hand, when it is determined that the effect button 9 is pressed and held (S805b: YES), it is determined whether or not it is the generation timing of the pseudo operation signal (S805c).

  As a result, when it is determined that it is not the generation timing of the pseudo operation signal (S805c: NO), the standard mode execution process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the generation timing of the pseudo operation signal (S805c: YES), the sub control unit 260 generates a pseudo operation signal (S805d).

  Next, the number of button operations is added (S805e), and a response effect is executed based on the operation signal or pseudo operation signal of the effect button 9 (S805f). That is, in the standard mode, when the effect button 9 is not pressed for a long time, a response effect is executed based on the operation signal of the effect button 9, and when the effect button 9 is pressed for a long time, the sub control unit A response effect is executed based on the pseudo operation signal generated in 260.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of operations of the effect button 9 has reached the upper limit value (1000 times in this embodiment) (S805g). As a result, when it is determined that the number of operations does not reach the upper limit (the number of operations is 999 or less) (S805g: NO), the display of the number of button operations on the operation number display unit 25e is updated. (S805h). On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of operations has reached the upper limit (the number of operations is 1000) (S805g: YES), the button title display section 25f uses a title related to the button operation (in this embodiment, “ The button is fully selected and the “Otoko” is displayed (S805i). It should be noted that the “number of operations of the effect button 9” to be determined in the process of S805g may be only the number of times the operation of the effect button 9 is detected, the number of times that the operation of the effect button 9 is detected, and the sub-control unit. The number of times that the pseudo operation signal is generated in 260 may be the total number of times.

  Next, returning to FIG. 24, if it is determined in the determination process in S804 that the standard mode is not set (S804: NO), whether or not the button mode of the button operation effect is set to a difficult mode. Is determined (S806). As a result, when it is determined that the difficult mode is set (S806: YES), a difficult mode execution process is performed (S807). On the other hand, if it is determined that the difficult mode is not set (S806: NO), the button mode of the button operation effect is the custom mode, and the effect mode of the button operation effect being executed is manual (manual) It is determined whether or not the operation mode is set (S808). As a result, if it is determined that the manual mode is set to the custom mode (S808: YES), difficult mode execution processing is performed (S807).

  Here, the difficult mode execution processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, in the difficult mode execution process, it is determined whether or not an operation signal is input from the effect button 9 (S807a).

  As a result, when it is determined that no operation signal is input from the effect button 9 (S807a: NO), the difficult mode execution process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that an operation signal is input from the effect button 9 (S807a: YES), the number of button operations is added (S807b), and a response effect is executed based on the operation signal of the effect button 9. (S807c).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of operations of the effect button 9 has reached the upper limit value (1000 times in this embodiment) (S807d). As a result, when it is determined that the number of operations has not reached the upper limit (the number of operations is 999 or less) (S807d: NO), the display of the number of button operations on the operation number display unit 25e is updated. (S807e). On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of operations has reached the upper limit (the number of operations is 1000) (S807d: YES), the button title display unit 25f uses a title related to the button operation (in this embodiment, “ The button is fully displayed and the “man” is displayed (S807f).

In the embodiment described above, in the button operation effect accompanying the operation of the effect button 9, the manual operation mode (standard mode, difficult mode) in which a response effect is executed when the operation of the effect button 9 is detected, and the effect button An automatic operation mode (easy mode) in which a response effect is executed even if 9 operations are not detected is provided. In the manual operation mode (standard mode, difficult mode), the number of operations of the effect button 9 during the button operation effect is displayed. Additional games that cannot be obtained in the automatic operation mode (simple mode) are executed. Thereby, when performing a button operation effect in the automatic operation mode (simple mode), it is possible to eliminate the troublesomeness of the button operation, and when performing a button operation effect in the manual operation mode (standard mode, difficult mode). By making it possible to execute additional games that can not be obtained in the automatic operation mode (simple mode), it is possible to realize a new gameability that can increase the willingness to participate in button operation effects, and to enhance the game entertainment In addition, in the present embodiment, as an additional game that can be executed only in the manual operation mode (standard mode, difficult mode), an effect of displaying the number of operations of the effect button 9 during the button operation effect is performed. Thereby, operation of the production button 9 during button operation production can be urged, and the willingness to participate in button operation production can be heightened.

  In the present embodiment, the title related to the button operation is achieved by achieving the condition that the number of button operations reaches the upper limit value during the execution of the additional game for displaying the number of operations of the effect button 9 during the button operation effect. A gaming privilege of being displayed is given. Thereby, execution of the button operation effect in the manual operation mode can be promoted, and the willingness to participate in the button operation effect can be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, during the button operation effect in the manual operation mode, when the operation of the effect button 9 is not detected between the start and end of one button operation effect, The count value of the number of button operations is reset. Thereby, operation of the production button 9 during button operation production can be urged, and the willingness to participate in button operation production can be heightened.

  In this embodiment, when all of a plurality of types of reach effects are executed during execution of a button operation effect based on the manual operation mode, a title related to the reach effect is displayed. This is also an incentive to execute the button operation effect in the manual operation mode, and can increase the willingness to participate in the button operation effect.

  In addition, in this embodiment, a special response effect that is not executed in the automatic operation mode during the button operation effect in the manual operation mode (standard mode, difficult mode) (a big hit based on special symbol hold as a result of the special symbol prior determination) A notice effect for notifying the occurrence confirmation) is performed. This is also an incentive to execute the button operation effect in the manual operation mode, and can increase the willingness to participate in the button operation effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, while the button operation effect is being executed in the standard mode, the effect button 9 is long-pressed (in this embodiment, the operation is continued for 0.5 seconds or more), so that it is not based on the operation of the effect button 9. In addition, an automatic operation mode (pseudo automatic operation mode) capable of executing a response effect can be set. As a result, in the standard mode, it is possible to realize a new gameability in which it is possible to select whether the button operation effect is executed in the manual operation mode or the automatic operation mode according to the progress state.

  Further, in this embodiment, the button operation effects have a plurality of effect modes (prefetching button operation effects, comment button operation effects, hold-change button operation effects, reach development button operation effects, reach button operation effects) In the custom mode, either an automatic operation mode or a manual operation mode can be set for each of a plurality of effects. Thus, in the custom mode, it is possible to individually set whether to proceed in the automatic operation mode or the manual operation mode for each effect mode of the button operation effect according to the player's preference. As a result, when the automatic operation mode is set, the button operation effect can be advanced without operating the effect button 9, and when the manual operation mode is set, whether or not the effect button 9 is operated. Alternatively, the operation timing of the effect button 9 can be determined by itself.

  In the present embodiment, as an effect mode of the button operation effect, a character effect (prefetching button operation effect, comment button operation effect) in which a character image is displayed in the display area V of the effect display device 25, and an effect display device. A hold display effect (hold change system button operation effect) for changing the display mode of the hold display displayed on the 25 hold display units 25b and 25c is provided. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to individually set whether to proceed in the automatic operation mode or the manual operation mode for each of these different types of production modes, and also supports a wide variety of player preferences. can do.

  Further, in this embodiment, as an effect mode of the button operation effect, a pre-read effect (holding change-type button operation effect, pre-read button operation effect) for notifying the result of the special symbol pre-determination (pre-judgment pre-determination, reach pre-determination) and In addition, there are provided during-variation effects (reach development system button operation effects, reach continuous button operation effects) that change the variation display of the symbol variation effects. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to individually set whether to proceed in the automatic operation mode or the manual operation mode for each of these different types of production modes, and also supports a wide variety of player preferences. can do.

  Here, the correspondence between the main elements of the present embodiment and the main elements of the present invention will be described. The “operation detection switch of the effect button 9” corresponds to the “input detection means” and the “operation of the effect button 9”. "Button operation effect with" corresponds to "first game effect", and "effects other than button operation effect without operation of effect button 9 (for example, symbol variation effect)" corresponds to "second game effect" “Automatic operation mode” corresponds to “Automatic mode”, “Manual operation mode” corresponds to “Normal mode”, “Standard mode” corresponds to “Second automatic mode”, “Displaying the count value of the number of button operations of the effect button 9” corresponds to “additional game”, “displaying a title related to button operation” corresponds to “game bonus”, and “first special symbol” Display unit 43 "and" second special symbol table " "Part 44" corresponds to "identification information display means", "big prize opening 32" corresponds to "variable entrance", "main control part 200" "acquired information storage means", "specific game execution means" "Sub-control part 260" corresponds to "mode setting means" and "counting means", "sub-control part 260" and "effect display control part" “280” corresponds to “game effect execution means”, and “effect display device 25”, “sub control unit 260”, and “effect display control unit 280” correspond to “count value display means”. In addition, the game effect display means for executing (displaying) the first game effect and the second game effect can be provided. In this case, the identification information display means and the game effect display means may be configured by one display device or may be configured by separate display devices. In the case of a single display device, the display area in which the game effect is displayed and the display area in which the identification information is displayed may be an area at least partially overlapping, or may be a completely different area It may be.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described.

  In the first embodiment, either the auto (automatic operation mode) or the manual (manual operation mode) can be set for each type of button operation effect on the custom mode setting screen shown in FIG. In the second embodiment, either auto (automatic operation mode) or manual (manual operation mode) can be set for each display area where the button operation effect is performed. The selection (setting) itself can exemplify at least two selection modes including a first selection mode in which auto or manual is set for each production and a second selection mode in which auto or manual is selected by selecting a region. . In the second embodiment, among a plurality of types of button operation effects, a look-ahead button operation effect (see FIG. 8), a comment button operation effect (see FIG. 9), and a reach development button operation effect (see FIG. 11). ) And the reach continuous button operation effect (see FIG. 12) are effects that are displayed in the first display area Va, and the hold change system button operation effect (see FIG. 10) is in the second display area Vb. The display is performed.

  FIG. 28 shows a custom mode setting screen when the second embodiment is performed in the above-described second selection mode, and corresponds to FIG. 5C of the first embodiment. In the custom mode setting screen shown in FIG. 28, the display area (first display area Va, second display area Vb) to be set can be changed by operating the cross key 9b in the vertical direction, and the chance button 9a is pressed. By performing the operation, the automatic operation mode or the manual operation mode can be switched for the display area (first display area Va, second display area Vb) to be set. That is, in the custom mode, it is possible to individually set whether to proceed in the automatic operation mode or the manual operation mode for each display area according to the preference of the player. For example, a button operation effect that is displayed in the first display area Va is advanced in the manual operation mode (manual), and a button operation effect that is displayed in the second display area Vb is an automatic operation. Settings can be made such that the button operation effect is advanced in the mode (auto).

  In the second embodiment described above, in the custom mode, whether to proceed in the automatic operation mode or the manual operation mode for each display area where the button operation effect is performed can be individually set according to the player's preference. it can. As a result, in the button operation effect performed in the display area set in the automatic operation mode, the button operation effect can be advanced without operating the effect button 9, and the button operation performed in the display area set in the manual operation mode. In the production, whether or not to operate the production button 9 or the operation timing of the production button 9 can be determined by itself. In the second embodiment, the effect modes executed in the first display area Va and the second display area Vb can be effect modes having different display modes. Further, these display areas (first display area Va, second display area Vb) may be completely separated display areas, or the respective display areas may partially overlap.

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

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, as an additional game that can be executed only in the manual operation mode, the count value of the number of button operations of the effect button 9 is displayed on the operation frequency display unit 25e of the effect display device 25. However, the additional game may be a game of a different mode.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, as a button operation effect accompanying the operation of the effect button 9, a pre-reading button operation effect, a comment-type button operation effect, a hold-change-type button operation effect, a reach development-type button operation effect, a reach-repeating-type button Although each effect of the operation effects is provided, an effect different from these effects may be provided as the button operation effect.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, a special response effect that can be executed only in the manual operation mode is shown in FIG. 13A. As a result of the special symbol prior determination, the occurrence of the big hit based on the special symbol hold is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special response effect that can be executed only in the manual operation mode may be a different effect.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the title related to the button operation is displayed as a gaming privilege given when a predetermined condition is achieved during the additional game that displays the number of button operations during the button operation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming privilege may be different. For example, when a predetermined condition is achieved during an additional game, a premium image having a very low appearance frequency is displayed as a game privilege, or a predetermined music (for example, 20 consecutive resorts that is difficult to view in a normal game). It is possible to view music that can be viewed). Of course, it is possible to open a predetermined variable entrance to make it possible to acquire a predetermined amount of game balls (prize balls), operate the open extension function for a predetermined period, or operate the probability variation function for a predetermined period. Direct benefits may be given to the person.

  In each of the above embodiments, the count value of the number of button operations is reset when the operation of the effect button 9 is not detected by one button operation effect. The count value of the number of button operations may be reset. For example, the count value of the number of button operations can be reset when the operation of the effect button 9 is not detected over a plurality of button operation effects.

  In each of the above embodiments, the number of operations of the effect button 9 is counted during the button operation effect in the manual operation mode, and an additional game for displaying the counted value is performed. Of the modes (in the above embodiment, pre-reading button operation effect, comment-based button operation effect, hold-change button operation effect, reach development button operation effect, reach continuous button operation effect) And an effect mode that is not counted as a button operation count may be provided.

  In each of the above embodiments, in the display area V of the effect display device 25, the first display area Va and the second display area Vb are separate display areas. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first display area Va. And the second display area Vb may partially overlap each other. Alternatively, one display area may be included in the other display area.

  In each of the above embodiments, two display areas including the first display area Va and the second display area Vb are provided in the display area V of the effect display device 25. However, the present invention is not limited to this. An area may be provided.

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

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 9 ... Production button (input detection means), 25 ... Production display device (count value display means), 28 ... 1st starting port, 29 ... 2nd starting port, 32 ... Grand prize opening (variable entry) ), 43... First special symbol display unit (identification information display unit), 44... Second special symbol display unit (identification information display unit), 200. Determination means, prior determination means), 260... Sub-control section (game effect execution means, mode setting means, counting means, count value display means), 280... Effect display control section (game effect execution means, count value display means).

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
An input detection means capable of detecting an input by a player;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect,
A gaming machine having a first game effect with input to the input detection means and a second game effect without input to the input detection means as the game effects,
When an input to the input detection means is detected during execution of the first game effect, a normal mode in which a response effect is executed based on the input, and to the input detection means during execution of the first game effect. Automatic mode for executing the response effect even if no input is detected, and mode setting means capable of setting the mode,
When an input to the input detection means is detected in the normal mode, an additional game that is not executed in the automatic mode can be executed along with the response effect.
The mode setting means includes a second automatic mode for newly executing the response effect when an input to the input detection means continues for a predetermined time or more.
It is characterized by that.
In addition, the gaming machine of the related invention related to the present invention,
An input detection means capable of detecting an input by a player;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect,
A gaming machine having a first game effect with input to the input detection means and a second game effect without input to the input detection means as the game effects,
When an input to the input detection means is detected during execution of the first game effect, a normal mode in which a response effect is executed based on the input, and to the input detection means during execution of the first game effect. Automatic mode for executing the response effect even if no input is detected, and mode setting means capable of setting the mode,
When an input to the input detection means is detected in the normal mode, an additional game that is not executed in the automatic mode can be executed along with the response effect.

Further, the gaming machine of the related invention has the above-described configuration,
When a predetermined condition is achieved in the additional game, a gaming privilege is given.

Further, the gaming machine of the related invention has the above-described configuration,
The mode setting means includes a second automatic mode for newly executing the response effect when input to the input detection means continues for a predetermined time or longer.

Further, the gaming machine of the related invention has the above-described configuration,
A plurality of types of response effects are set,
In the normal mode, among the plurality of types of response effects, a type of response effect that is not executed in the automatic mode can be executed.

In the related invention,
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state where a game ball can enter and a state where a game ball cannot enter,
Based on the acquired information acquired based on the entrance of the game ball to the start opening, a determination unit for determining whether or not the determination is correct,
Acquisition information storage means capable of storing a predetermined number of acquisition information;
Pre-determination means for pre-determining whether or not the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means is specific acquisition information before executing the determination (before starting the variation display of the identification information);
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information, and stopping and displaying in a specific mode or a non-specific mode based on the result of the determination of success or failure;
(The result of the determination is a specific result) When the identification information is displayed in a specific mode, the specific game execution means for executing the specific game in which the variable entrance is allowed to enter may be provided. .

Claims (4)

An input detection means capable of detecting an input by a player;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect,
A gaming machine having a first game effect with input to the input detection means and a second game effect without input to the input detection means as the game effects,
When an input to the input detection means is detected during execution of the first game effect, a normal mode in which a response effect is executed based on the input, and to the input detection means during execution of the first game effect. Automatic mode for executing the response effect even if no input is detected, and mode setting means capable of setting the mode,
When an input to the input detection means is detected in the normal mode, an additional game that is not executed in the automatic mode can be executed along with the response effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when a predetermined condition is achieved in the additional game, a gaming privilege is given. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the mode setting unit includes a second automatic mode in which the response effect is newly executed when an input to the input detection unit continues for a predetermined time or more. . A plurality of types of response effects are set,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, in the normal mode, a response effect of a type that is not executed in the automatic mode among the plurality of types of response effects can be executed. 5.

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