JP2016073736A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing player's interest by using an operation means, such as a performance button.SOLUTION: A variable performance includes a variable performance, where an operation effective period for making effective operation to an operation means is set although operation promoting notification is not performed to a player. A special sound performance for outputting a special sound during the variable performance when the operation means is operated during the operation effective period, and a special display performance for performing special display during the variable performance when the operation means is operated during the operation effective period can be executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 43

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that uses a game ball to play a game makes a jackpot lottery when a game ball wins a winning slot, and pays out a lot of prize balls by winning the lottery. In the big hit lottery, the game machine displays various symbols on the liquid crystal display device and displays various moving images and still image effect images. In addition, the gaming machine outputs language sound from a speaker, production sounds such as music, driving of an accessory provided on the game board, a lamp (center lamp, frame lamp, etc.) provided in the center or outer frame of the game board. ) Blinks, providing a variety of game effects to the player.

  Furthermore, in many cases, this type of gaming machine is provided with, for example, an effect button as an operation means that can be operated by the player, and the operation of the effect button can be performed during an operation effective period in which the operation is valid. As a result, an operation effect corresponding to the operation is performed.

  For example, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 has a first operation effective period in which an operation validity notification that the operation on the effect button is effective and a second operation effective period in which the operation validity notification is not performed. ing.

  The player can enjoy the operation effect according to the operation by operating the effect button in a timely manner even in the operation effective period in which the operation effective notification (or the operation promotion notification for prompting the operation) is not performed. it can.

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  However, when the player gets used to the game to some extent, the interest in the effect by operating the effect button decreases.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player using operation means such as a production button.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine of the present invention is advantageous to a player based on an acquisition unit that acquires determination information when a start condition is satisfied, and the determination information acquired by the acquisition unit. Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game, effect control means for performing a variable effect for notifying the determination result by the special game determination means in the effect display means, and operation means operable by the player The operation effect period for which the operation on the operation means is valid is set in the variation effect, although the operation promotion notification that prompts the player to operate the operation means is not performed. When the operation means is operated during the operation effective period, the effect control means includes a special sound effect that outputs a special sound during the variation effect, and the operation control period during the operation effective period. If the work unit is operated, a special display effect of performing special display in the changing effect, it is possible to execute, it is characterized.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine with the glass frame opened. It is a perspective view which shows the partial structure of the front surface of a game machine. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination table which performs the hit determination for every special symbol and normal symbol performed in a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the symbol determination table which determines the stop symbol of the special symbol in a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting data table at the time of jackpot game completion for determining the game state after the jackpot game is complete | finished. It is a figure which shows the special electric accessory operating mode determination table for determining a big winning opening opening mode table. It is a figure which shows the special winning opening open mode determination table determined using the special electric accessory operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table which determines the fluctuation pattern of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation aspect of an effect symbol based on the variation pattern designation | designated command of a 1st special symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the variation effect pattern determination table for determining the variation aspect of an effect symbol based on the variation pattern designation | designated command of a 2nd special symbol display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the frame buffer used in an image control board. It is a figure which shows the animation information used in an image control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the display list comprised from the drawing control command group used in an image control board. It is a figure which shows the example of a character selection screen. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process performed by the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special figure special electric power control process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the big hit determination process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the small hit game process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the main process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed flow of the timer interruption process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart (1) which shows the detailed flow of the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart (2) which shows the detailed flow of the command analysis process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the effect input control process in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the detailed flow of a variation production pattern determination process. It is a figure which shows the main process in liquid crystal control CPU with which an image control board is provided. It is a figure which shows the interruption process in liquid crystal control CPU with which an image control board is provided. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the game system comprised using the game machine. It is a sequence diagram showing the flow of processing performed in a gaming system using a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the detailed flow of the login process and logout process of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the setting process of the operation execution flag in the designation | designated production in which "single stroke operation valid period" was designated. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the setting process of the operation execution flag in the designation | designated production in which "the continuous operation valid period" was designated. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of the setting process of the operation execution flag in the designation | designated production in which "the long press operation effective period" was designated. It is a figure which shows the example (1) of the effect pattern determination table for determining the effect pattern designation | designated command for special effects performed based on designation | designated operation of a "table button operation effective period". It is a figure which shows the example (2) of the effect pattern determination table for determining the effect pattern designation | designated command for special effects performed based on designation | designated operation of a "table button operation effective period". It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination table for determining the effect pattern designation | designated command for special effects performed by operation in the "back button operation effective period". FIG. 10B is a diagram (1) for explaining an example of the effect process based on the operation in the “back button operation effective period”. It is FIG. (2) for demonstrating the example of the production | presentation process based on operation in "back button operation effective period". FIG. 10C is a diagram (3) for explaining an example of the effect process based on the operation in the “back button operation effective period”. FIG. 10D is a diagram (4) for explaining an example of the effect process based on the operation in the “back button operation effective period”. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern determination table for determining the effect pattern designation | designated command for back button special effects. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of a single stroke operation effective period (auto non-setting) special effect process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of a single stroke operation effective period (auto setting) special effect process. It is a figure which shows the example (1) of an effect image. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of a continuous striking operation effective period (auto non-setting) special effect process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of a continuous striking operation effective period (auto setting) special effect process. It is a figure which shows the example (2) of an effect image. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of a long press operation effective period (auto non-setting) special effect process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of a long press operation effective period (auto setting) special effect process. It is a figure which shows the example (3) of an effect image. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of back button operation effective period N1 special effect process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of back button operation effective period N2 special effect process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of back button operation effective period N3 special effect process. It is a figure which shows example (4) of an effect image. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of back button operation effective period N4 special effect process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of back button operation effective period N5 special effect process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of back button operation effective period N6 special effect process. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the effect image of a special effect, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the effect image displayed in the highly accurate and short-time state after the jackpot game at the time of winning a winning jackpot for the probability variation jackpot It is. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of back button operation effective period N7 special effect process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of back button operation effective period NA (auto non-setting) special effect processing. It is a figure which shows the example (5) of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example (6) of an effect image. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the processing flow of back button operation effective period NB (auto non-setting) special effect processing.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention (hereinafter also referred to as “present embodiments”) will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1a according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 1a with a glass frame opened, and FIG. 3 is a front view of the gaming machine 1a. It is a perspective view which shows a partial structure. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1a. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the gaming machine 1a.

  The gaming machine 1a includes an outer frame 60 attached to an island facility of a game store, and a glass frame 50 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 in which the game ball 200 flows down is formed. The glass frame 50 is provided with an audio output device 32 including a speaker.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the glass frame 50 includes an operation handle 3 that launches a game ball toward the game area 6 by a turning operation, an effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps, An effect button 35 for changing the effect by a pressing operation and a cross key 36 are provided. In the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is lit when executing “front button navigation effect” and “back button navigation effect” described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the effect button 35 is provided in a state of protruding so as to be pressed. The effect button 35 is connected to an effect button detection switch 35a for detecting a pressing operation such as “single hit”, “continuous hit”, or “long press” described later (see FIG. 5).

The cross key 36 is provided at a position adjacent to the effect button 35. The cross key 36 is connected to a cross key detection switch 36a for detecting an operation on the cross key 36 (see FIG. 5).
The cross key 36 includes an up key 361A, a left key 362A, a down key 363A, and a right key 364A.
Each key 361A-364A is provided in a state of protruding so as to be pressed. The cross key detection switch 36a is connected to the upper key 361A to detect an upper key detection switch for the upper key 361A, and connected to the left key 362A to detect a left key 362A for the left key detection switch. The lower key detection switch is connected to the lower key 363A and detects a pressing operation on the lower key 363A, and the right key detection switch is connected to the right key 364A and detects the pressing operation on the right key 364A. Each of these detection switches of the cross key detection switch 36a outputs a detection signal when detecting a pressing operation on the corresponding key. Specifically, the upper key detection switch outputs an upper key detection signal, the left key detection switch outputs a left key detection signal, the lower key detection switch outputs a lower key detection signal, and the right key detection switch Output key detection signal.
The up key detection signal, the left key detection signal, the down key detection signal, and the right key detection signal are collectively referred to as a “cross key detection signal”.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1a according to the present embodiment may be provided with an operation lever (not shown) on the glass frame 50 that can change the effect by tilting the player forward. Good. Note that the gaming machine 1a includes an operation lever detection switch (not shown) connected to the operation lever when such an operation lever is provided. The operation lever detection switch outputs an operation detection signal when it detects tilting of the operation lever based on an operation in which the player pulls the operation lever forward.

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with a tray 40 for storing a plurality of game balls 200, and the tray 40 has a downward slope so that the game balls 200 flow down toward the operation handle 3. (See FIG. 2 and FIG. 3). A receiving opening for receiving a game ball is provided at the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, and the game ball received in the receiving opening is driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, so that the glass frame 50 One by one is sent to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface. Then, the game ball sent out to the ball feed opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 by the launch rail 42 having a downward slope toward the launching member 4c. A stop stopper 43 for stopping the game ball is provided above the downwardly inclined end portion of the launch rail 42, and the game ball 200 sent out from the ball feed opening 41 has an end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42. One game ball is stopped at the section (see FIG. 2).

  Then, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the launch volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, and the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by the launch volume 3b, and the launch is performed with the adjusted launch intensity. The launch member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a for rotation rotates. By rotating the launch member 4 c, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is launched by the launch member 4 c, and the game ball is launched into the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above rises between the rails 5a and 5b from the launch rail 42 and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls in the game area 6. At this time, the game ball falls unpredictably by a plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6.

  The game area 6 is provided with a plurality of general winning awards 12. Each of these general winning ports 12 is provided with a general winning port detecting switch 12a. When the general winning port detecting switch 12a detects a winning of a game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, ten game balls) is provided. To be paid out.

  Further, in the area below the center of the game area 6, there are a first start port 14 and a second start port 15 that constitute a start area where a game ball can enter, and a second large area where a game ball can enter. A winning opening 17 is provided.

  The second starting port 15 has a pair of movable pieces 15b, a first mode in which the pair of movable pieces 15b is maintained in a closed state, and a second state in which the pair of movable pieces 15b are in an open state. The movable control is performed. When the second starting port 15 is controlled in the first mode, the winning member of the second large winning port 17 located immediately above the second starting port 15 becomes an obstacle, and accepts game balls. Is impossible. On the other hand, when the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode, the pair of movable pieces 15b function as a tray, and it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port 15. That is, when the second start port 15 is in the first mode, there is no game ball winning opportunity, and when it is in the second mode, the game ball winning opportunity is increased.

  Here, the first start port 14 is provided with a first start port detection switch 14a for detecting the entrance of a game ball, and the second start port 15 is provided with a second start port detection switch for detecting the entrance of a game ball. 15a is provided. When the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a special symbol determination random number value is acquired, and a right acquisition lottery (to be described later) Hereinafter, “Lottery for jackpot” is performed. Also, when the first start port detection switch 14a or the second start port detection switch 15a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, three game balls) is paid out.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning port 17 is configured by an opening formed in the game board 2. Below the second grand prize opening 17, there is a second big prize opening / closing door 17b that can protrude from the game board surface side to the glass plate 52 side. It is controlled to move between an open state protruding to the side and a closed state buried in the game board surface. When the second grand prize opening opening / closing door 17b protrudes from the game board surface, it functions as a tray for guiding the game ball into the second big prize opening 17, and the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 17. Become. The second big prize opening 17 is provided with a second big prize opening detection switch 17a. When the second big prize opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of a game ball, for example, 15 prize balls are set in advance. Game balls).

  Furthermore, a normal symbol gate 13 constituting a normal area through which a game ball can pass and a first grand prize opening 16 through which a game ball can enter are provided in the area on the right side of the game area 6.

  For this reason, if the operation ball 3 is not a game ball which has been greatly rotated and launched with a strong force, the normal design gate 13 and the first big winning opening 16 are configured so that the game ball does not pass or win. Yes. In particular, even if the short game state, which will be described later, is entered, if the game ball flows down to the left side of the game area 6, the game ball will not normally pass through the symbol gate 13, so that it is at the second start port 15. The pair of movable pieces 15b are not opened, and it is difficult for a game ball to win the second starting port 15.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, which will be described later. “Normal lottery” is performed.

  The first grand prize opening 16 is normally kept closed by the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. On the other hand, when a special game, which will be described later, is started, the first grand prize opening / closing door 16b is opened, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b guides the game ball into the first grand prize opening 16. It functions as a saucer, allowing game balls to enter the first grand prize opening 16. The first grand prize opening 16 is provided with a first big prize opening detection switch 16a. When the first big prize opening detection switch 16a detects the entry of a game ball, a predetermined prize ball (for example, 15 Game balls).

  Further, in the lowermost area of the game area 6 and the lowermost area of the game area 6, the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first major winning opening 16, and the second large winning opening. An out port 11 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports 17.

In addition, a decoration member 7 that affects the flow of the game ball is provided in the center of the game area 6. A liquid crystal display device (LCD) 31 is provided at a substantially central portion of the decorative member 7. An effect driving device 33 is provided at a position close to the liquid crystal display device 31.
The effect drive device 33 adjacent to the left and right of the liquid crystal display device 31 incorporates an infrared sensor 37a. The infrared sensor 37a irradiates the front space of the glass plate 52 with infrared rays, is reflected by an object existing in the infrared irradiation space, and receives the reflected light to detect the presence or absence of an object in the infrared irradiation space. .
Therefore, when the player holds his hand in the infrared irradiation space in front of the liquid crystal display device 31, the infrared sensor 37a detects that the hand is held. That is, in the present embodiment, the “infrared irradiation space in front of the liquid crystal display device 31” corresponds to “operation means”, and the “operation for holding the hand” in the “infrared irradiation space in front of the liquid crystal display device 31” is “operation”. This corresponds to “operation performed on the means”.
The “operation means” in the present embodiment includes the effect button 35, the cross key 36, the infrared irradiation space in front of the liquid crystal display device 31, and an operation lever (not shown). However, it is not limited to these.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the gaming machine 1a is provided with one liquid crystal display device 31 will be described in detail, but the present invention is not limited to this case. The liquid crystal display device 31 may be a first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) (not shown) may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 is used as the liquid crystal display device (LCD). However, a plasma display may be used, a projector, an annular shape, or the like. A reel composed of the above structure, a display device such as a so-called 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, or the like may be used.

  The liquid crystal display device 31 displays an image while the game is not being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. In particular, three effect symbols for informing the jackpot lottery result, which will be described later, are displayed, and a specific effect symbol combination (for example, 777) is stopped and displayed, so that the jackpot is informed as a jackpot lottery result. Is done.

  More specifically, when a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15, the three effect symbols are scroll-displayed, and the scroll is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. The symbol is stopped and displayed. In addition, by displaying various images and characters during the display of the effect symbols, the player is given a high expectation that they may win a big hit.

  The effect driving device 33 gives a player a sense of expectation according to the operation mode. The effect driving device 33 performs, for example, an operation in which the belt moves downward or a rotating member at the center of the belt rotates. Various operational feelings are given to the player depending on the operation mode of the effect driving device 33.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described various production devices, the audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effects), etc., and produces productions using sound. The illumination direction and the emission color are changed to produce an effect by illumination.

  The effect button 35 is operated, for example, on the liquid crystal display device 31 (or at least one of the first liquid crystal display device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device when the second liquid crystal display device is provided). This is valid only when a message is displayed. The effect button 35 is provided with an effect button detection switch 35a. When the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation input signal based on the player's operation, a further effect is executed according to this operation.

  In the lower right of the game area 6, a first special symbol display device 20, a second special symbol display device 21, a normal symbol display device 22, a first special symbol hold indicator 23, a second special symbol hold indicator 24, a normal A symbol hold indicator 25 is provided.

  The first special symbol display device 20 notifies a jackpot lottery result performed when a game ball enters the first start port 14, and is composed of 7-segment LEDs. That is, a plurality of special symbols corresponding to the jackpot lottery result are provided, and the lottery result is notified to the player by displaying the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot lottery result on the first special symbol display device 20. I am doing so. For example, “7” is displayed when the jackpot is won, and “−” is displayed when the player wins. “7” and “−” displayed in this way are special symbols, but these special symbols are not displayed immediately, but are displayed in a stopped state after being displayed for a predetermined time. .

  Here, the “successful lottery” means that when a game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, a special symbol determining random number value is acquired, and the acquired special symbol determining random value is acquired. Is a random number value corresponding to “big hit” or a random number value corresponding to “small hit”. The jackpot lottery result is not immediately notified to the player, and the first special symbol display device 20 displays a variation such as blinking of the special symbol, and when the predetermined variation time has passed, the jackpot lottery result The special symbol corresponding to is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result. The second special symbol display device 21 is for informing a lottery winning result that is made when a game ball enters the second starting port 15, and its display mode is the first special display device. This is the same as the special symbol display mode in the symbol display device 20.

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” means the right to execute a big hit game in the big win lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. Say what you did. In the “hit game”, a round game in which the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 in each round game, and during this time, the first grand prize port 16 or the second grand prize port 17 is set. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter, one round game is completed. In other words, the “big hit game” is a game in which a game ball can enter the first grand prize winning opening 16 or the second big winning prize opening 17 and the player can acquire a winning ball according to the winning prize.

  This jackpot game is provided with a plurality of types of jackpots, which will be described in detail later.

  The normal symbol display device 22 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol that is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is won by the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol display device 22 is turned on, and then the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for a predetermined time.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” means that when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol determination random number value is acquired, and the acquired normal symbol determination random value corresponds to “winning”. This is a process for determining whether or not a random value. The lottery result of the normal symbol is not always notified immediately after the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, but the normal symbol display device 22 displays a variation such as blinking of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed so that the player is notified of the lottery result.

  Furthermore, if a game ball enters the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 during special symbol fluctuation display or a special game to be described later, and if a big win lottery cannot be performed immediately, a certain condition The right to win a jackpot will be withheld. More specifically, the random number value for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 14 is stored as the first hold, and when the game ball enters the second start port 15 The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored as the second hold.

  For both of these holds, the upper limit hold number is set to 4, and the hold number is displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24, respectively. When there is one first hold, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 lights up, and when there are two first holds, two LEDs on the first special symbol hold indicator 23 Lights up. In addition, when there are three first holds, the LED on the left side of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blinks and the right LED is lit, and when there are four first holds, the first special symbol hold. Two LEDs on the display 23 blink. Similarly, the second special symbol hold indicator 24 displays the number of hold of the second hold.

  And the upper limit reserved number of normal symbols is also set to 4, and the reserved number is the normal symbol hold indicator in the same manner as the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24. 25.

  The glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 that covers the game area 6 so as to be visible in front of the game board 2 (player side). The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via the hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side facing the gaming machine 1a), and the left-right direction with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1a) can be rotated in a direction to release from the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can be opened like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum to open the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2. On the other end side of the glass frame 50, a lock mechanism for fixing the other end side of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60 is provided. The fixing by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 that detects whether or not the glass frame 50 is opened from the outer frame 60.

  On the back surface of the gaming machine 1a, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 170, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. The power supply board 170 is provided with a power plug 171 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1a and a power switch (not shown) (see FIG. 4).

  Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1a in FIG.

  The main control board 110 is a main control means for controlling the basic operation of the game, and receives various detection signals from the first start port detection switch 14a, etc., and opens and closes the first special symbol display device 20 and the first grand prize opening. The game is controlled by driving the solenoid 16c and the like.

  The main control board 110 includes at least a one-chip microcomputer 110m including a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b, and a main RAM 110c, an input port for main control, and an output port (not shown).

  The main control input port includes a payout control board 130, a general winning port detection switch 12a for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning port 12, and a game ball having entered the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a to detect, first start port detection switch 14a to detect that a game ball has entered the first start port 14, and second start to detect that a game ball has entered the second start port 15 The mouth detection switch 15a, the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a that detects that a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 16, and the second that detects that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 17 A big prize opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 through the main control input port.

  The main control output port includes a payout control board 130, a start opening / closing solenoid 15c for opening / closing the pair of movable pieces 15b of the second start opening 15, and a first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b. A special winning opening / closing solenoid 16c, a second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c for operating the second winning opening / closing door 17b, a first special symbol display device 20 and a second special symbol display device 21 for displaying special symbols, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display device 22 for displaying a symbol, a first special symbol hold indicator 23 and a second special symbol hold indicator 24 for displaying the number of reserved balls for a special symbol, and a normal symbol hold indicator for displaying the number of reserved balls for a normal symbol 25. A game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal is connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 110b based on an input signal from each detection switch or timer, performs arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or determines the result of the arithmetic processing. In response, a command is transmitted to another board.

  The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a game control program and data and tables necessary for determining various games. For example, a determination table (see FIG. 6) that performs a hit determination for each special symbol and normal symbol performed in the gaming machine 1a, a symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) that determines a stop symbol of the special symbol, and after the jackpot game is over A jackpot game end setting data table for determining the gaming state (see FIG. 8), a special electric accessory operating mode determining table (see FIG. 9) for determining a special winning opening opening mode table, and a special electric player operating A main winning opening opening mode table (see FIG. 10) determined using the mode determination table, a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11) for determining a variation pattern of special symbols, and the like are stored in the main ROM 110b.

  Note that the above-described table is merely an example of characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment, and a number of other tables and programs (not shown) are provided for the progress of the game. It has been.

  The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a and has a plurality of storage areas.

  As an example of the storage area at this time, for example, in the main RAM 110c, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area, the normal symbol hold storage area, the normal symbol data storage area, the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, Second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area, first special symbol random number value storage area, second special symbol random number value storage area, round game number (R) storage area, number of open times (K) storage area, big prize opening Number of entered (C) storage area, game state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and short time game flag storage area), high probability game number (X) counter, short time number (J) counter, game state buffer, stop pattern Various timer counters such as a data storage area, an effect transmission data storage area, a special symbol time counter, and a special game timer counter are provided. Note that the above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  The power supply board 170 includes a backup power supply made of a capacitor, supplies a power supply voltage to the gaming machine 1a, monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1a, and when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less, An interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 110. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 110a enters an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 110a enters an operation stop state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and for example, a battery may be used, and a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby.

The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120.
The effect control board 120 includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c, and further includes an RTC (real time clock) 121 that outputs the current time.

The effect control board 120 is connected with an effect button detection switch 35a, a cross key detection switch 36a, and an infrared sensor 37a. Further, when the gaming machine 1a includes an operation lever (not shown), an operation lever detection switch (not shown) connected to the operation lever is connected to the effect control board 120.
When an operation detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch 36a, the infrared sensor 37a, or the operation lever detection switch, the operation detection signal is input. Perform production control based on.

  The sub CPU 120a reads out the program stored in the sub ROM 120b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 110, or the input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a and the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. Based on the above, the corresponding data is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 or the image control board 150.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives the variation pattern designation command indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command, and the liquid crystal display device 31 (or the first liquid crystal display). At least one of the device 31 and the second liquid crystal display device), the audio output device 32, the effect drive device 33, and the effect illumination device 34 generate data for executing a predetermined effect, and the data is used as the image control board 150. Or to the lamp control board 140.

  The sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.

  For example, the sub ROM 120b includes a variation effect pattern determination table (see FIGS. 12 and 13) for determining a variation effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, and a combination of effect symbols to be stopped and displayed. An effect design determination table and the like are stored for determining. In the sub-ROM 120b, in the variation pattern determination table (FIGS. 12 and 13), “front button operation effective period” and “back button operation effective period” described later are stored in association with the variable effect pattern. The sub ROM 120b stores, for example, an effect pattern determination table for special effects, which will be described later. In addition, in the sub ROM 120b, these tables only list characteristic tables among the tables in the present embodiment as an example, and other illustrations are not shown in the progress of the game. There are many tables and programs.

  The sub RAM 120c of the effect control board 120 functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 120a performs arithmetic processing, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The sub RAM 120c is provided with a game state storage area, an effect mode storage area, an effect pattern storage area, an effect symbol storage area, and the like. Note that the storage area described above is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

As described above, the effect control board 120 includes the RTC (real time clock) 121. The sub CPU 120a inputs a time signal indicating the current date, day of the week, and time from the RTC 121, and executes various processes based on the current date and time. The RTC 121 is normally operated by power from the gaming machine 1a when power is supplied to the gaming machine 1a, and is supplied from backup power mounted on the power supply board 170 when the power to the gaming machine 1a is turned off. It operates with a power source that operates. Therefore, the RTC 121 can count the current date and time even when the gaming machine 1a is powered off. Alternatively, the RTC 121 may be provided with a battery on the effect control board 120 and operated by this battery.
Note that the gaming machine 1a may count the time by counting up a counter provided in the sub RAM 120c having a function as a backup RAM every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms) without providing the RTC 121.

  The payout control board 130 performs payout control of game balls. The payout control board 130 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 110 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out the program stored in the payout ROM based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 132, the door opening switch 133, and the timer for detecting whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, a payout motor 131 of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the game ball storage unit is connected to the output side of the payout control board 130. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 110, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 131 of the payout device to give a predetermined game ball. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The lamp control board 140 controls the lighting of the effect lighting device 34 provided on the game board 2 and controls the driving of the motor for changing the light irradiation direction. In addition, energization control is performed on a drive source such as a solenoid or a motor that operates the effect driving device 33. The lamp control board 140 is connected to the effect control board 120 and performs the above-described control processes based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120.

  The image control board 150 is provided with the liquid crystal display device 31 (or when the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal display device). )), And further, a liquid crystal display device 31 (or a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is provided based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120, which is connected to the audio output device 32. In this case, image display control in the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and at least one of the second liquid crystal display devices (sub liquid crystal)) and audio output control in the audio output device 32 are performed. Do. A detailed description of the image control board 150 will be described later.

  The launch control board 160 performs launch control of the game ball. The launch control board 160 has a touch sensor 3a and a launch volume 3b connected to the input side, and a launch solenoid 4a and a ball feed solenoid 4b connected to the output side. The firing control board 160 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control to energize the firing solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3a is provided in the inside of the operation handle 3, and is comprised from the electrostatic capacitance type proximity switch using the change of the electrostatic capacitance by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a outputs a touch signal permitting the energization of the firing solenoid 4a to the firing control board 160. As a major premise, the launch control board 160 is configured not to launch the game ball 200 into the game area 6 unless a touch signal is input from the touch sensor 3a.

  The firing volume 3b is provided directly connected to a rotating portion around which the operation handle 3 rotates, and is composed of a variable resistor. The firing volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5V) applied to the firing volume 3b by a variable resistor, and supplies the divided voltage to the launch control board 160 (the voltage to be supplied to the launch control board 160). Variable). The launch control board 160 energizes the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b, and rotates the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200 in the game. Fire into area 6.

  The launching solenoid 4a is composed of a rotary solenoid, and a launching member 4c is directly connected to the launching solenoid 4a, and the launching member 4c is rotated by rotating the launching solenoid 4a.

  Here, the rotation speed of the firing solenoid 4a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 160. As a result, the number of games played per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a linear solenoid, and sends out the game balls in the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

  Next, image display control on the image control board 150 will be described.

  As described above, the image control board 150 includes the liquid crystal display device 31 (or the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 when the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, A second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) (not shown) and the audio output device 32 are connected, and an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on various commands transmitted from the effect control board 120. Control of sound and sound output control in the sound output device 32 are performed.

  At this time, the image control board 150 and the liquid crystal display device 31 (or the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 when the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided), and Between the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal), a general-purpose substrate 39 having a bridge function for converting the image data into a predetermined image format and outputting it is provided.

  The general-purpose board 39 has a bridge function for converting into an image format corresponding to the performance of the liquid crystal display device 31 for displaying image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal screen of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) is displayed. Absorbs the difference in resolution between when connected as a liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 and when a 17-inch liquid crystal of XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) is connected as a liquid crystal display device To do.

  This image control board 150 is provided with the liquid crystal display device 31 (or when the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal display device). A liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a liquid crystal control RAM 150b, a liquid crystal control ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, and an image control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor)). ) 2000 (hereinafter referred to as “VDP2000”) and a sound control circuit 3000 that performs control to output sound information from the sound output device 32.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list, which will be described later, based on the “effect pattern designation command” received from the effect control board 120, and transmits the display list to the VDP 2000 to thereby store the image data stored in the CGROM 151. The liquid crystal display device 31 (or, in the case where a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, of the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) not shown) Instruct to display at least one).

  Further, upon receiving a V blank interrupt signal or a drawing end signal from the VDP 2000, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs an interrupt process.

  Further, the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a also instructs the sound control circuit 3000 to output predetermined sound data to the sound output device 32 based on the effect pattern designation command received from the effect control board 120.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 150b is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, functions as a data work area when the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs arithmetic processing, and temporarily stores data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 150c is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and includes a control processing program of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of an effect pattern, an animation Scene information and the like are stored.

  This animation pattern is referred to when displaying the animation of the production pattern, and stores the combination of animation scene information included in the production pattern, the display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In the animation scene information, a wait frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), drawing method, and effect image are displayed. Information such as information specifying a display device is stored.

  An example of this animation information will be described below.

  Subsequently, the CGROM 151 is composed of a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and compresses image data (sprite, movie), etc. composed of a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels). And remember. The pixel information is composed of color number information for designating a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image.

  The CGROM 151 is read out in units of image data by the VDP 2000, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Further, the CGROM 151 stores palette data in which color number information for designating color numbers and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other without being compressed.

  Note that the CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 2000, and divides the pulse signal to thereby divide the system clock for the VDP 2000 to control, the liquid crystal display device 31 (or further, the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal)). Is provided, a synchronization signal or the like is generated for synchronization with at least one of the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal).

  The VRAM 153 is composed of an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 is configured by a memory map as shown in FIG.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 6A-1 and FIG. 6A-2 are diagrams illustrating an example of the big hit determination table used for the “big win lottery”. 6A-1 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the first special symbol display device 20, and FIG. 6A-2 is a jackpot determination table referred to in the second special symbol display device 21. FIG. is there. The jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a-1) and the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6 (a-2) have the same jackpot probabilities, although the winning probabilities are different.

Specifically, the big hit determination table is used to determine whether “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired random number for determining a special symbol.
For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 6 (a-1), in the low probability gaming state, two special symbol determination disturbances “7” and “8”. The number is determined to be a big hit. On the other hand, in the high probability gaming state, 20 special symbol determination random numbers “7” to “26” are determined to be big hits.
Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 6 (a-1), the random number value for the special symbol determination is obtained in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of four special symbol determination random numbers “50”, “100”, “150”, and “200”, it is determined as “small hit”. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is 0 to 598, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1 / 299.5, and in the high probability gaming state, the big hit The probability to be determined is 10 times up to 1 / 29.9. In the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined to be a small hit is 1 / 149.75 regardless of whether the game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a hit determination table used for “ordinary symbol lottery”. Specifically, the winning determination table determines whether it is “winning” or “lost” based on the presence / absence of the short-time gaming state and the acquired random number for normal symbol determination.

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 6B, when in the non-time-saving gaming state, it is determined that one specific normal symbol determination random value of “0” is a win. On the other hand, when in the short-time gaming state, it is determined that 65535 specific random symbols for determining normal symbols from “0” to “65534” are hit. If the random number is other than the above, it is determined as “lost”.

  Accordingly, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is 0 to 65535, the probability of being determined to be hit in the non-short-time gaming state is 1/65536, and the probability of being determined to be winning in the time-short gaming state is 65535/65536 = 1 / 1.00002.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining a special symbol stop symbol. FIG. 7A is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit, and FIG. 7B is a symbol that is referred to in order to determine a stop symbol at the time of a big hit. FIG. 7C is a symbol determination table that is referred to in order to determine the symbol to be stopped when lost.

  Specifically, according to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7, the type of special symbol display device (the type of starter that the game ball has won) and the game ball at the first starter 14 or the second starter 15. The special symbol type (stop symbol data) is determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value or the small bonus symbol random number value acquired when the ball is entered.

  For example, the first special symbol display device refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7A in the case of a jackpot, and if the acquired jackpot symbol random number value is “55”, the stop symbol data is “03”. ”(Special symbol 3 (first positive variation jackpot 3)) is determined.

  Further, in the first special symbol display device 20, the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7B is referred to at the time of a small hit, and if the acquired random number for the small hit symbol is “50”, the stop symbol data "08" (special symbol B (small hit B)) is determined.

  In the case of a loss, the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7C is referred to, and “00” (special symbol 0 (lost)) is determined as stop symbol data. That is, in the case of “losing”, any random number value is determined as stop symbol data of “00”.

  Then, at the time of starting the change of the special symbol, an effect designating command is generated as special symbol information based on the determined special symbol type (stop symbol data). Here, the effect designating command is composed of 2-byte data, and 1-byte MODE data for identifying the control command classification and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. It consists of data. The same applies to a variation pattern designation command described later.

  As will be described later, the game state after the jackpot game is ended (see FIG. 8) and the jackpot game type (see FIG. 9) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop symbol data). It can be said that the type determines the gaming state after the jackpot game ends and the type of jackpot game.

  FIG. 8 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends.

  Based on the special symbol type (stop symbol data) and the state stored in the game state buffer, the high probability game flag setting, the number of high probability games (X ), A short-time game flag, and a short-time count (J) are set.

  Here, the “gaming state buffer” is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. The gaming state includes a combination of a short-time gaming state (or a non-short-time gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is “00H”, it indicates the gaming state information of the low-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are not set. If the gaming state buffer is “01H”, the short-time gaming flag is not set, but the high-probability gaming flag indicates gaming state information of the high-probability gaming state and the non-short-time gaming state that are set. If the gaming state buffer is “02H”, it indicates gaming state information of a low-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set but the high-probability gaming flag is not set. If the game state buffer is “03H”, it indicates the game state information of the high-probability gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which both the short-time gaming flag and the high-probability gaming flag are set.

  The feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 8 is that, even for the same special symbol type, based on the information stored in the game state buffer, the setting of the short-time game flag and the short-time game number (J) It is possible to make it different.

  Specifically, when the type of the special symbol is special symbol 3 (corresponding to stop symbol data 03, first probability variable big hit 3), the game state buffer for the high probability game flag and the high probability game count (X) Regardless of the information stored in, the high probability game flag is set after the jackpot game ends, and the high probability game count (X) is set to 10,000 times.

  On the other hand, regarding the short-time game flag and the short-time number of times (J), if information (00H or 01H) indicating a game state in which the short-time game flag is not set is stored in the game state buffer, the short-time game flag after the jackpot ends. Is not set, and the number of time reductions (J) is also set to zero. On the other hand, if information (02H or 03H) indicating the gaming state in which the short-time gaming flag is set is stored in the gaming state buffer, the short-time gaming flag is set after the jackpot game ends, J) is set to 10,000 times.

  Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

  FIG. 9 is a special electric accessory actuating mode determination table for determining the special winning opening opening mode table.

  With reference to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, the special winning opening opening mode table is determined based on the type of special symbol (stop symbol data).

  As will be described later, since the jackpot game is executed on the basis of the big prize opening manner table, it can be said that the big prize opening manner table indicates the type of the big prize game.

  Further, as a feature of the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, in the second special symbol display device 21 that is actuated when a game ball enters the second start port 15, the “short hit table” "Is not determined.

  This is because, in the non-short-time gaming state, almost no game ball enters the second start opening 15 but if a short hit is determined when a game ball enters the second start opening 15, This is because even if the short-time gaming state is provided, the player's willingness to play may be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol display device 21 is configured not to determine the “short winning table”, but the second special symbol display device 21 is also configured to determine the “short winning table”. It doesn't matter. However, in the case of determining the “short hit table” in the second special symbol display device 21, compared with the first special symbol display device 20 that is activated when a game ball enters the first start port 14, It is desirable that the “short hit table” is not easily determined.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration of a special prize opening opening mode determination table determined using the special electric accessory operating mode determination table of FIG. The opening / closing conditions of the door 16b or the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b are determined.

  FIG. 10 (a) is a jackpot big opening opening determination table group for jackpots that is referred to in the jackpot game, and is composed of a long winning table, a short winning table, and an advanced winning table.

  FIG. 10B shows a big winning opening opening determination table for small hits determined at the small hit game.

  Then, a long winning game is executed based on the long winning table, a short winning game is executed based on the short winning table, a developed game is executed based on the advanced winning table, and a big winning opening opening mode for small hits is executed. A small hit game is executed based on the decision table.

  In the big winning opening opening determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 10A, the type of the big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17) and the one big win game The maximum number of round games (R), the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in the big winning opening in one round, the start interval time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round game, and in each round game Maximum number of times of opening of the grand prize opening (K), opening time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game, and closing time of the big winning opening for one opening of each round game And the closing interval time of the big prize opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game, and the end interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game It is stored.

  On the other hand, in the big winning opening opening determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 10 (b), the type of the large winning opening to be opened (the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17), 1 The maximum number of times (K) in a small hit game, the specified number indicating the maximum number of winnings in a big winning opening in one small hit game, and from the start of the small winning game until the first big opening is released Start interval time, the opening time of the big winning opening at each opening number, the closing time of the big winning opening at each opening number, and the end interval from the end of the closing time of the last winning opening to the end of the small hit game Time is memorized.

  Here, according to the long hit table of the big winning prize opening opening determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 10A, the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b is operated, and the first winning prize opening / closing door 16b is located on the right side of the game area 6. The big prize opening 16 can be opened up to 29 seconds per round.

  However, if the specified number (9) of game balls wins the first grand prize opening 16 before the opening time of 29 seconds elapses, the operation of the first big prize opening opening / closing door 16b is finished, and one round. The game will end.

  Here, the short win table of the big winning prize opening manner determination table for jackpots shown in FIG. 10A and the big winning mouth opening manner determination table for small hits shown in FIG. 10B are the maximum number of round games ( R), the maximum number of times of opening (K), the closing interval time, and the closing time of the big winning opening at each opening number, there are data differences, but the same second big winning opening 17 performs the same opening / closing operation (second large) The winning opening 17 repeats the opening of 0.052 seconds and the closing of 2.0 seconds 15 times), and the player cannot determine whether it is a short hit game or a small hit game from the appearance.

  Thereby, the pleasure which makes a player guess whether it is a short hit game or a small hit game can be given.

  In this embodiment, the opening time of the short hit game and the opening time of the small hit game are set to exactly the same opening time (0.052 seconds), and the closing time of the short hit game and the closing time of the small hit game are set. Were set to exactly the same closing time (2 seconds). However, a time difference in which the player cannot determine whether the game is a short hit game or a small hit game may be provided without setting the exact same time.

  Further, the per-development table of the big winning prize opening mode determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. 10 (a) is the short winning game and the small hitting game described above until the third big winning opening is opened (K = 3). The second grand prize opening 17 performs the same opening / closing operation (the second big prize opening 17 repeats 0.052 second opening and 2.0 second closing), and the player looks at the game per development, short It is not possible to determine whether the game is a winning game or a small winning game.

  However, from the opening of the 4th grand prize opening (maximum number of round games (R) = 2, maximum prize opening number (K) = 1), the opening time of the grand prize opening for games per development will be longer. (Approximately 29 seconds), the game per development can be discriminated from the short win game and the small hit game.

  For this reason, a game that first recognizes the player as a short hit game or a small hit game, and then allows the player to recognize that it is a jackpot game (game per development) from which a game ball can be acquired (this is referred to as “development”). A winning game).

  In the present embodiment, until the opening of the big prize opening where the game per development becomes indistinguishable from the short win game and the small hit game, the opening time of the big prize opening of the game per development is reduced to the short win game and the small hit game. Set the opening time (0.052 seconds) exactly the same as the opening time of the big prize opening with the game, the closing time of the big winning opening of the game per development is the closing time of the big winning opening of the short win game and the small hit game Exactly the same closing time (2 seconds). However, even if the game is not set at the same time, a difference in time in which the player cannot determine whether the game per development, the game per short hit, or the game per small hit may be provided.

  In addition, the short opening time (0.052 seconds) of the “short hit game” and the “small hit game” and the short opening time (0.052 seconds) of the first half of the “game per development” are as described above. Is shorter than the time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one is fired, it is difficult to win the second big prize opening 17 even if the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is activated.

  For this reason, it can be said that the opening mode of “short win game” and “small hit game” and the opening mode of the first half of “development game” are “unfavorable opening mode”.

  On the other hand, the long release time of “game per long” (29 seconds) and the long release time of the second half of “game per development” (29 seconds) are the time for one game ball to be fired (about 0.6 seconds) Longer than that, it can be said to be an “advantageous opening mode”.

  Further, according to the jackpot big winning opening opening determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a), the maximum number of round games (R) at the time of all jackpots regardless of the long win game, the short win game, or the development game. ) Is set to the same number of times. For this reason, there is no need to provide a display device for identifying the number of round games as in the prior art.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol as will be described later.

  Specifically, according to the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, the special symbol display device that operates (the type of starter that the game ball won), the jackpot determination result, the special symbol to stop, and the short-time gaming state Based on the presence / absence, the number of special symbol hold (U1 or U2), the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined.

  Then, based on the determined special symbol variation pattern, the special symbol variation time is determined, and the special symbol variation pattern designation command for transmitting the special symbol information to the effect control board 120 is specified. An example of this variation pattern designation command is shown in FIG.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special symbol variation pattern” defines at least the jackpot determination result and the special symbol variation time. In addition, since a reach is always performed when a big hit or a small hit, the reach determination random number value is not referred to when a big hit or a small win. In addition, the random number range for reach determination and the random number value for special figure variation are set to 100 random numbers (0 to 99).

  Here, the special symbol variation pattern designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the command classification and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command.

  When the MODE data is “E6H”, a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the first special symbol display device 20) corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the first start port 14 is shown. "E7H" indicates a special symbol variation pattern designation command (of the second special symbol display device 21) corresponding to the winning of a game ball in the second starting port 15.

  Further, as a feature of the special symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11, when the jackpot determination result is lost, the special symbol variation time is set to be short when the game is in the short-time gaming state. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the number of held balls is 2, if the game is in the short-time game state, the variation pattern 9 (shortened variation) with a variation time of 3000 ms with a probability of 95% based on the reach determination random value However, if it is a non-time-saving gaming state, a variation pattern in which the variation time exceeds 3000 ms is determined.

  In this manner, the variation time is set to be short when the time-saving gaming state is entered.

  Such various tables are stored in the main ROM 110b of the main control board 110.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, details of the variable effect pattern determination table stored in the sub ROM 120b of the effect control board 120 will be described.

  FIGS. 12 and 13 are diagrams for determining the variation pattern of the effect symbol in the liquid crystal display device 31 and the like based on the variation pattern designation command in the first special symbol display device 20 and the second special symbol display device 21, respectively. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table.

  The sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern based on the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110 and the effect random number 1 (0 to 99).

  In both FIGS. 12 and 13, even if the sub CPU 120a receives a variation pattern designation command having the same special symbol, different variation effect patterns can be determined based on the effect random number value. Therefore, the number of special pattern variation pattern designation commands stored in the main control board 110 is reduced as compared with the variation effect patterns stored in the effect control board 120. As a result, the storage capacity of the main control board 110 can be reduced, and a variety of effects can be achieved.

  This “variable effect pattern” refers to effect means (liquid crystal display device 31 (or a second liquid crystal display device (sub-liquid crystal) in the case where a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is provided) that is performed during the change of a special symbol. Display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 and at least one of a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) (not shown), an audio output device 32, an effect drive device 33, and an effect illumination device 34). A mode of production (this is also referred to as “normal production”). For example, in the liquid crystal display device 31, the display mode of the background, the display mode of the character, and the variation mode of the effect symbol displayed by the variation effect pattern are determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “reach” refers to a state in which a part of the combination of effect symbols for notifying the transition to the special game is stopped and the other effect symbols are variably displayed. For example, when the combination of the three-digit production symbol “777” is set as the combination of the production symbols for notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot game, the two production symbols are stopped and displayed at “7”, and the remaining The state in which the production symbol is displayed in a variable manner is called “reach”.

  When the sub CPU 120a determines the variation effect pattern based on the variation pattern designation command and the effect random number value 1, it specifies the effect pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation effect pattern and supplies it to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a of the image control board 150. Send.

  Specifically, the production pattern designation command is composed of 2 bytes of data for 1 command, 1 byte of MODE data for identifying the control command classification, and 1 byte indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Data.

  In addition, as an effect pattern designation command corresponding to the change effect pattern, for example, in the case of a change effect pattern based on the change pattern of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, “MODE” is set to “A1H”. 2. In the case of the variation effect pattern based on the variation pattern of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 21, “MODE” is set as “B1H”, and “DATA” is set according to the identification number of the variation effect pattern.

  Although illustration is omitted, in addition to the effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the variable effect pattern, the MODE setting value is changed to change the “effect pattern specifying command corresponding to the demo effect pattern”, “winning start effect pattern” Various effect pattern designation commands such as “effect pattern designation command corresponding to”, “effect pattern designation command corresponding to jackpot effect pattern”, and “effect pattern designation command corresponding to hit end effect pattern” are transmitted to the image control board 150. To do.

  Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as states related to the jackpot lottery, and “non-short-time gaming” as the state regarding the pair of movable pieces 15b included in the second start port 15. State "and" short-time gaming state ". The state relating to the jackpot lottery (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) and the state relating to the pair of movable pieces 15b (non-short-time gaming state, short-time gaming state) can be associated with each other and are independent. You can also. That is, (1) “low probability gaming state” and “short-time gaming state”, (2) “low probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”, and (3) It is possible to provide a case of “high probability gaming state” and “time-short gaming state” and (4) “high probability gaming state” and “non-short-time gaming state”.

  Note that the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1a is “low probability gaming state” and is set to “non-short-time gaming state”. In the form, it will be referred to as “normal gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, the “low probability gaming state” means that in the jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15, the winning probability of jackpot is 1 The game state set to /299.5. On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which the jackpot winning probability is set to 1 / 29.95. Therefore, in the “high probability gaming state”, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the “low probability gaming state”. Note that a high-probability game flag, which will be described later, is set in this high-probability game state, and the high-probability game flag is off in the low-probability game state. Further, the low probability gaming state is changed to the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game described later is finished.

  In the present embodiment, “non-short-time gaming state” means that the normal symbol variation time corresponding to the lottery result is 29 seconds in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13. And a game state in which the opening control time of the second start port 15 is set to be as short as 0.2 seconds. That is, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol is drawn, and the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol, but the normal symbol is displayed 29 seconds after the fluctuation display is started. Stop display later. If the lottery result is a win, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for about 0.2 seconds after the normal symbol stop display.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that in the normal symbol lottery performed on condition that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol gate 13, the variation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is 3 seconds, A gaming state that is set to be shorter than the “non-short-time gaming state” and is set to be longer than the “non-short-time gaming state”, which is 3.5 seconds when the opening control time of the second start port 15 when winning is won. Say. Further, in the “non-short game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 1/65536, and in the “short time game state”, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set to 65535/65536. Is set. At this time, the short-time game flag, which will be described later, is set in the short-time game state, and the short-time game flag is off in the non-short-time game state.

  Therefore, in the “short-time gaming state”, the second starting port 15 is more easily controlled to the second mode as long as the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 than in the “non-short-time gaming state”. Thereby, in the “short-time gaming state”, the player can advance the game without consuming the game ball.

  Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery may be set so that it does not change in any of the “non-short-time gaming state” and the “short-time gaming state”.

  In the present embodiment, a “long winning game” in which the first big winning opening 16 is opened with a long opening time, a “short winning game” in which the second big winning opening 17 is opened in a short opening time, and the second large winning game. There are provided three types of “big hit games” and “one type of small hit games”, which are “games per development” in which the winning opening 17 is opened with a short opening time and then opened with a long opening time. In the present embodiment, the “big hit game” and the “small hit game” are collectively referred to as “special game”.

  In the present embodiment, “long win game” means that a big win is won and a long jackpot is won in a lottery lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when the corresponding special symbol is determined.

  In the “long game”, the round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 16 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the first grand prize opening 16 in each round game is set to a maximum of 29 seconds, and if a prescribed number (9) of game balls enter the first big prize opening 16 during this time, Round game is over. In other words, the “long game” is a special game in which a game ball enters the first grand prize opening 16 and a player can acquire a prize ball corresponding to the ball, so that a large number of prize balls can be acquired. It is. In addition, since the first grand prize winning opening 16 is provided in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in the case of “long hit game”, the operation handle 3 is greatly rotated to launch the game ball with a strong launch intensity. And is configured to play a game.

  In the present embodiment, the “short win game” is a jackpot lottery that is performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 and wins a short hit. A game executed when a special symbol corresponding to is determined.

  In the “short win game”, a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed 15 times in total. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 in each round game is set to a maximum of 0.052 seconds, which is shorter than the firing time (about 0.6 seconds) at which one game ball is launched. Yes. During this time, if a specified number (9) of game balls enter the second grand prize opening 17, one round game is completed, but the opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is extremely short as described above. , Game balls rarely enter. In other words, the “short win game” is a special game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball unlike the “long win game”.

  In the present embodiment, the “game per development” is a jackpot lottery that is performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15 and wins a win. A game executed when a special symbol corresponding to is determined.

  In "game per development", a round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 17 is opened is performed a total of 15 times. In the first round game, after performing an opening / closing operation with a short opening time of the second big prize opening 17 a plurality of times, an opening / closing operation with a long opening time of the second big prize opening 17 is performed. The maximum opening time of the second grand prize opening 17 after two rounds of game is set to 29 seconds, and if a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine) enter the second big prize opening 17 during this time, one time The round game ends. In other words, “game per development” initially repeats an opening / closing operation with a short opening time of the second big prize opening 17 and then repeating an opening / closing operation with a long opening time of the second big prize opening 17, This is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained because a game ball enters the second big prize opening 17 and a player can obtain a prize ball according to the prize.

  In the present embodiment, the “small hit game” is a right to execute a small hit game in a jackpot lottery performed on condition that a game ball has entered the first start port 14 or the second start port 15. A game that is executed when a player wins.

  Also in the “small win game”, the second big prize opening 17 is opened 15 times as in the “short win game”. At this time, the opening time, opening / closing timing, and opening / closing mode of the second big winning opening 17 are the same as the above “short win game”, or the player determines whether the “small win game” or “short win game” It is set to approximate the impossible or difficult level.

  Among the normal effects in which the effect modes are determined by the varying effect patterns, effects (hereinafter also referred to as “designated effects”) in which operations on the operation means for changing the effects are enabled. In addition, an “operation valid period” for validating the operation on the operation means is designated.

Here, a series of effects such as instructing the player to operate the operation means during the “operation effective period” and changing the effect due to the operation with respect to the operation means within the “operation effective period” "
In addition, a series of effects such as changing the effect by operating the operation means during the “operation effective period” without instructing the player to operate the operation means during the “operation effective period” "Direction".

As can be seen with reference to the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the “designated effect” includes “table button operation effective period” (first operation effective period) and “ At least one of “back button operation effective period” (second operation effective period or second and third operation effective periods) is designated.
The “front button operation effective period” is a specific type of pressing operation (either “single hitting”, “continuous hitting”, or “long pressing”) as an operation promotion notification that prompts the pressing operation of the effect button 35 as the operating means. This is an “operation valid period” in which an effect instructed to the player (hereinafter, also referred to as “front button navigation effect”) is performed and the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is valid. The “back button operation effective period” is an “operation effective period” in which a pressing operation on the effect button 35 is enabled without performing any such operation promotion notification.

In the present embodiment, the “front button navigation effect” turns on the effect button 35 and displays an image instructing a specific type of pressing operation on the effect button 35 on the liquid crystal display device 31 (in addition, a second liquid crystal display device is provided). Is displayed on at least one of the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device) 31 and the second liquid crystal display device.
Examples of the image that instructs a specific type of pressing operation on the effect button 35 include an effect button image, a timer gauge image that displays the passage of time in the operation effective period, and a pressing instruction message. The contents of the “front button navigation effect” are not limited to this.

The “front button effect” is performed by pressing the effect button 35 by the player during the “front button operation effective period” (first operation effective period) in which the “front button navigation effect” is performed as an operation promotion notification. It changes the production.
On the other hand, the “back button effect” is produced by the player during the “back button operation effective period” (second operation effective period or second and third operation effective period) in which such operation promotion notification is not performed. The effect is changed by pressing the button 35.

  In the gaming machine 1a of the present embodiment, when the operation means is operated during the operation valid period, the operation effect corresponding to this operation is “special effect” different from the above “normal effect”. "Direction" is executed.

A specific type of operation (hereinafter also referred to as “designated operation”) is associated with the “table button operation effective period” (first operation effective period). When a designated operation is performed in the “front button operation valid period”, a “special effect” corresponding to the designated operation is executed.
In the present embodiment, as the “table button operation effective period”, “single-stroke operation effective period” with “single-stroke” as a specified operation, “continuous-stroke operation effective period” with “designated operation” as a specified operation, “long press” “Long press operation valid period” is set as the designated operation.
“Single stroke” refers to a state in which an operation detection signal is output once from the effect button detection switch 35a when the effect button 35 as the operation means is pressed once.
“Consecutive hitting” refers to a state in which an operation detection signal is output twice or more from the effect button detection switch 35a when the effect button 35 is pressed twice or more.
“Long press” means that the operation detection signal is continuously supplied from the effect button detection switch 35a to the effect control board 120 when the effect button 35 is pressed for a predetermined time or longer. State. In the present embodiment, the “predetermined time” (duration time of the pressed state) can be set to 2 seconds, for example. This “predetermined time” is not limited to this, and even if it is a time other than 2 seconds, it can be determined as “long press” if the pressed state continues.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described later, “back button operation effective period N1” in which different types of designated operations are associated with each other as the “back button operation effective period” (second operation effective period). ”To“ Back button operation effective period N7 ”,“ Back button operation effective period NA ”in which two types of specifying operations are associated, and a specific specifying operation (operation of the first operation type) is performed in the second operation effective period. Thus, a “back button operation effective period NB” for setting a third operation effective period is provided.
The “back button operation effective period NA” and the “back button operation effective period NB” are both determined by determining that the operation performed during the operation effective period is the first operation type. By performing the “first operation effect” according to the type of operation and determining that the operation performed during that period is the second operation type, the “second operation” according to the operation of the second operation type This is an operation effective period for performing “production”.
The “back button operation effective period NA” is a generic name of “back button operation effective period NA1”, “back button operation effective period NA2”, “back button operation effective period NA3”, and “back button operation effective period NA4”. Yes, “back button operation effective period NB” is a collective term for “back button operation effective period NB1”, “back button operation effective period NB2”, “back button operation effective period NB3”, and “back button operation effective period NB4”. Yes (see FIG. 46).

  The above-mentioned “special effect”, for example, displays a special effect image in addition to the “normal effect” effect image or instead of the “normal effect” effect image, or displays the “normal effect” effect image. At the same time, playback and output of sounds such as special sounds and voice sounds, and lighting of lamps such as center lamps and frame lamps (center lamp flash, lamp flash) are performed.

  Then, at least one of the “front button operation effective period” and the “back button operation effective period” is associated with the variation effect pattern of “designated effect”. For example, in the variation effect pattern 1-1, “front stroke operation effective period M11” is associated with “front button operation effective period”, and “back button operation effective period NA1” is associated with “back button operation effective period”. "Is associated.

  The gaming machine 1a according to the present embodiment has an operation type designated by the player within an “operation effective period” (“front button operation effective period” and “back button operation effective period”) in which an operation on the operation means is effective. The “special effect” is executed by pressing the button.

In the “table button operation effective period”, a specified timing (t _f ) corresponding to the operation type of the specified operation is specified. When the gaming machine 1a sets the following “table button auto mode”, the player can perform a pressing operation of the designated operation type on the effect button 35 as an operation means within the “table button operation valid period”. Even if it is not determined that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by the above is set, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the designated timing (t _f ) and the “special effect” is set. ”Is executed.
In addition, as will be described later, when the gaming machine 1a is set to the “back button semi-auto mode”, the player will be able to execute the “back button operation effective period NA” and the “back button operation effective period NB”. Even if “designated operation 2” is not performed, it is determined that “designated operation 2” has been performed, and 1 is added to the operation count counter C to set the counter value to 2 (C = 2) (determined as an operation of the second operation type). ), The second operation effect corresponding to the operation of the second operation type is executed as the back button special effect.
In addition, as will be described later, when the gaming machine 1a is set to the “back button full auto mode”, the player is in any of the “back button operation effective period NA” and the “back button operation effective period NB”. Even if neither “designation operation 1” nor “designation operation 2” is performed, it is determined that “designation operation 1” and “designation operation 2” have been performed, and the counter value of the operation counter C is set to 2 (C = 2). Then, the second operation effect corresponding to the operation of the second operation type is executed as the back button special effect.

  In this way, the gaming machine 1a allows the player to press the designated operation on the effect button 35 during the “front button operation effective period”, “back button operation effective period NA”, and “back button operation effective period NB”. Even when the operation is not performed, the control for executing the “special effect” (hereinafter, also referred to as “auto button control”) is performed in the same manner as when the player performs the pressing operation of the designated operation. .

  The "front button auto mode", "back button semi-auto mode", and "back button full auto mode" that perform this "auto button control" are respectively "front button auto mode release condition", "back button semi-auto mode release condition", It is set (customized) by selection by a player who satisfies the “reverse button full auto mode release condition”.

The “table button auto mode release condition” can be, for example, the player level of the game performed by the gaming machine 1a is 300 or more, but is not limited thereto.
In addition, the “back button semi-auto mode release condition” may be, for example, that the player level of the game performed by the gaming machine 1a is 400 or more, but is not limited thereto.
In addition, the “back button full auto mode release condition” can be set such that, for example, the player level of the game performed by the gaming machine 1a is 500 or more, but is not limited thereto.
An example of auto control that sets the operation execution flag during the front button operation valid period when “front button auto mode” is set, and when “back button semi-auto mode” or “back button full auto mode” is set, An example of auto control in which 1 is added to the operation number counter during “button operation effective period NA” or “back button operation effective period NB” will be described later.

In addition, the gaming machine 1a according to the present embodiment allows the player to set (customize) the following “back button navigation mode” even in the “back button operation valid period” (N1 to N7). An effect that prompts the user to press the effect button 35 (hereinafter also referred to as “back button navigation effect”) is executed (hereinafter also referred to as “back button navigation effect control”).
That is, the “back button navigation mode” for executing the “back button navigation effect control” is set (customized) by selection by the player who satisfies the “back button navigation mode release condition”. The “rear button navigation mode release condition” can be, for example, that the player level of the player who performs the game is 350 or more, but is not limited thereto.
In the present embodiment, the “back button navigation effect” is to turn on the effect button 35 for a certain time from the start of the “back button operation effective period” (N1 to N7), for example. In this case, the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 transmits lighting instruction information for instructing lighting of the effect button 35 to the lamp control board 140 at the start of the back button operation effective period (N1 to N7). Note that the content of the “back button navigation effect” is not limited to this.

  FIG. 14 is an example of a configuration diagram illustrating a configuration of a frame buffer used in the image control board 150 of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  FIG. 14A shows a liquid crystal display device 31 (or a liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 when a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, and not shown. The image data is displayed using any one of the second liquid crystal display devices (sub liquid crystal), and in particular, only the liquid crystal display device 31 displays the image data received from the image control board 150. This is a memory map in a configuration in which the second liquid crystal display device is not provided.

  The memory map shown in FIG. 14A includes an image data development area 153b consisting of arbitrary areas, a display list storage area 153a, a main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c, a main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d, and other areas. It is configured.

  The image data development area 153b is an area for storing image data expanded by an expansion circuit (described later) included in the VDP 2000. The display list storage area 153a temporarily stores the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. This is the area to be stored in

  The main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c and the main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d render an effect image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 153a. This is a work area.

  Incidentally, pallet data etc. are memorize | stored in other area | regions, for example.

  The two frame buffers, the first liquid crystal frame buffer area 153c and the main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d, are divided into a "drawing frame buffer" and a "display frame buffer" each time drawing is started. It switches alternately. That is, when one frame buffer functions as a drawing frame buffer, the other frame buffer functions as a display frame buffer.

  FIG. 14B shows a case where a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is provided in addition to the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31, and the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display) is provided. Device (main liquid crystal)) 31 and a memory map in a configuration in which image data received from the image control board 150 is displayed on both display devices (not shown) (second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal)). It is.

  Also in FIG. 14 (b), as in the memory map shown in FIG. 14 (a), an image data development area 153b consisting of arbitrary areas, a display list storage area 153a, a main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c, and a main liquid crystal display. A second frame buffer area 153d and other areas are provided, and a sub-liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e and a sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f are further provided.

  The image data development area 153b, the display list storage area 153a, the main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c, the main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d, and the other areas are the same as described above. The frame buffer 153e and the sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f are work areas for drawing an effect image to be displayed on the second liquid crystal display device based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 153a.

  The two frame buffers, the first sub-liquid crystal frame buffer 153e and the sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f, alternate between a “drawing frame buffer” and a “display frame buffer” every time drawing is started. It will be switched. That is, when one frame buffer functions as a drawing frame buffer, the other frame buffer functions as a display frame buffer.

  In addition to the above, a liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device) as shown in FIG. 14B may be used even if the second liquid crystal display device is not provided, that is, only the liquid crystal display device 31 is provided. (Main liquid crystal)) 31 and a memory map having a frame buffer of the second liquid crystal display device can also be used.

  In this case, the frame buffers of the sub-liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e and the sub-liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f are not used as work areas.

  Subsequently, the VDP 2000 is a so-called image processor. Based on an instruction from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, the liquid crystal display device 31 is either the main liquid crystal first frame buffer area 153c or the main liquid crystal second frame buffer area 153d. In the case where the second liquid crystal display device is provided, the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer of either the sub liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e or the sub liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f for the second liquid crystal display device. Read image data from.

  Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal or the like) is generated, and when the liquid crystal display device 31 (or a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, a liquid crystal display is provided. It is output and displayed on the device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 and any one of the second liquid crystal display devices (sub liquid crystal) (not shown).

  The VDP 2000 includes a control register (not shown), a CG bus I / F, a CPU I / F, a clock generation circuit, an expansion circuit, a drawing circuit, a display circuit, and a memory controller, which are connected by a bus.

  The control register is a register for the VDP 2000 to control drawing and display, and drawing control and display control are performed by writing and reading data to and from the control register. The liquid crystal control CPU 150a can write and read data to and from the control register via the CPU I / F.

  This control register is a "system control register" that performs basic settings necessary for the operation of the VDP2000, a "data transfer register" that performs settings necessary for data transfer, and a setting for controlling drawing "Drawing register" for performing the settings, "Bus interface register" for performing settings necessary for bus access, "Decompression register" for performing settings necessary for decompressing compressed images, and settings for controlling display There are six types of registers, “display registers”.

  The CG bus I / F is an interface circuit for communication with the CGROM 151, and image data from the CGROM 151 is input to the VDP 2000 via the CG bus I / F.

  The CPU I / F is an interface circuit for communication with the liquid crystal control CPU 150a. The liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs a display list to the VDP 2000, accesses a control register, and accesses the VDP 2000 via the CPU I / F. Various interrupt signals from are input to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a.

  The data transfer circuit performs data transfer between various devices. Specifically, data transfer between the liquid crystal control CPU 150a and the VRAM 153, data transfer between the CGROM 151 and the VRAM 153, and data transfer between various storage areas (including the frame buffer) of the VRAM 153 are performed.

  The clock generation circuit receives a pulse signal from the crystal oscillator 152 and generates a system clock that determines the operation processing speed of the VDP2000. Also, a synchronization signal generation clock is generated, and the synchronization signal is output to the liquid crystal display device 31 via the display circuit.

  The decompression circuit is a circuit for decompressing the image data compressed in the CGROM 151, and stores the decompressed image data in the image data development area 153b.

  The drawing circuit is a circuit that performs sequence control based on a display list composed of drawing control commands.

  The display circuit includes a main display liquid crystal first frame buffer region 153c, a main liquid crystal second frame buffer region 153d, a sub liquid crystal first frame buffer 153e, and a sub liquid crystal second frame buffer 153f in the VRAM 153. From the image data (digital signal) stored in the frame buffer functioning as a “frame buffer”, a video signal indicating the color data of the image is generated as a video signal.

  Then, the display circuit uses the liquid crystal display device 31 (or the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 in the case where a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided as the generated video signal. And any one of the second liquid crystal display devices (sub liquid crystals) (not shown). Further, the display circuit also outputs a synchronizing signal (vertical synchronizing signal, horizontal synchronizing signal, etc.) for synchronizing with the liquid crystal display device 31. When a second liquid crystal display device is provided, the display circuit is synchronized with the second liquid crystal display device. A synchronization signal (vertical synchronization signal, horizontal synchronization signal, etc.) is also output.

  The memory controller performs control to switch between the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” when an instruction to switch the frame buffer is given from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a.

  The sound control circuit 3000 is provided with an audio ROM (not shown) in which a large number of audio data is stored. The sound control circuit 3000 is based on an audio output instruction command transmitted from the effect control board 120. While reading a predetermined program, the audio output control in the audio output device 32 is performed.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing animation information used on the image control board 150 of the gaming machine 1a in the present embodiment.

  The animation pattern shown in FIG. 15A includes a liquid crystal display device 31 (or a liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 when a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided. In addition to an object that is configuration information constituting an effect image displayed on at least one of the second liquid crystal display devices (sub liquid crystal) (not shown), there are scenes that are timings and scenes for displaying the effect image. This is designated information, which is image forming information for forming an effect image to be displayed at the time of the effect.

  A group (hereinafter also referred to as “animation group”) is formed by bundling one or more of these animation patterns. For example, in FIG. 15A, a background group for displaying a background animation, a notice A notice group A for displaying the animation of the character used for A, a notice group B for displaying the animation of the character used for notice B, a reach group for displaying the animation of the reach character, and an animation of the big hit effect are displayed. The big hit effect group for the purpose, the effect symbol group for displaying the animation of the effect symbol.

  Of course, these are merely examples of groups, and many other groups are provided.

  This animation group is stored in the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives the effect pattern designation command from the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120, determines one or more animation groups to be executed based on the effect pattern designation command, and determines the animation pattern from each animation group. To decide.

  15 (b) to 15 (e), when the effect pattern designation command “A1H07H” is received among the effect pattern designation commands designated in the variation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. An example of the determined animation pattern is shown.

  This effect pattern designation command (A1H07H) is a command for instructing to perform a normal variation effect by the variation effect pattern of “variation effect pattern 7”, and includes, for example, components used when performing the normal variation effect. It is an animation group, and specifies at least one of the animation groups separated for each role used for variable production.

  That is, the liquid crystal control ROM 150c stores an animation group correspondence table (not shown) in which an effect pattern designation command and an animation group used for the effect pattern of the effect pattern designation command are associated with each other. The animation group to be used for the production pattern designation command is determined using this animation group correspondence table.

  For example, when receiving the effect pattern designation command (A1H07H) corresponding to the variable effect pattern “7”, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines four groups of “background group, notice A group, notice B group, effect symbol group”. The animation pattern can be determined from each of these anime groups.

  As an example, “animation pattern 1” is determined from the background group, “anime pattern 11” is determined from the notice A group, “anime pattern 21” is determined from the notice B group, and “anime pattern 501” is determined from the directing design group. To decide.

  As shown in FIGS. 15B to 15E, the animation pattern stores a combination of animation scene information, a display order of each animation scene information, information specifying a display device to be displayed, and the like.

  For example, in the animation pattern of the effect symbol group shown in FIG. 15E, since “sub liquid crystal (second liquid crystal display device)” is designated in the information designating the display device to be displayed, the animation scene is the first. 501 is executed, the animation scene 511 is executed second after the animation scene 501, and the effect image of the animation pattern is displayed on the sub liquid crystal (second liquid crystal display device).

  The liquid crystal control RAM 150 b has a “scene switching counter” that counts and updates every frame, and this “scene switching counter” counts 540 while the first animation scene 501 is being executed. As a result, the animation scene is switched to the second animation scene 511.

  When “60” (for 60 frames) is counted by the “scene switching counter” while the second animation scene 511 is being executed, the animation scene of the animation pattern of the effect symbol group ends.

  The “one frame” is the display device update timing (vertical synchronization signal update timing). For example, when the liquid crystal display device 31 displays 60 frames per second, “1/60 seconds ( One frame is updated every "about 16.6 ms)".

  In the above example, one frame is updated every "1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms)". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and "1/30 seconds (about 33. The configuration may be such that one frame is updated every 3 ms). In this case, the display device displays 30 frames per second.

  Each animation scene stores animation scene information. As animation information, a weight frame (display time) updated for each frame, target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters, and the like. (Sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), a drawing method, information for designating a display device for displaying the effect image, and the like are stored.

  For example, in the animation scene shown in FIG. 15E, first, the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol have predetermined coordinates (the first symbol is coordinates (x30, y30), the second symbol. Is displayed at coordinates (x40, y40), the third symbol at coordinates (x50, y50), and the fourth symbol at coordinates (x60, y60) for 20 frames (approximately 0.33 seconds).

  Then, the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol are different coordinates (the first symbol is coordinates (x31, y31), the second symbol is coordinates (x41, y41), the third symbol is coordinates ( x51, y51), the 4th symbol continues to be displayed for 15 frames (about 0.25 seconds) at coordinates (x61, y61)).

  Similarly, when the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, and the fourth symbol continue to be displayed at the designated coordinates for the predetermined frame, the first symbol, the second symbol, the third symbol, The animation is such that the symbol and the fourth symbol are moved and displayed.

  Further, in each of the animation patterns “background group, notice A group, notice B group” shown in FIG. 15B to FIG. 15D, “main liquid crystal (liquid crystal display device 31) is included in the information designating the display device to be displayed. (First liquid crystal display device)) ”is designated, and“ 600 ”frames of animation scene 1 are executed in the background group as shown in FIG. 15B, and as shown in FIG. 15C in the notice A group. After the animation scene 0 is executed for “120” frames, the animation scene 11 is executed for “180” frames. In the notice B group, after the animation scene 0 is executed for “180” frames as shown in FIG. The animation scene 21 is executed in the “240” frame, and the effect image of the animation pattern is displayed on the main liquid crystal (liquid crystal display device 31 (first liquid crystal display device)). And thus.

  As described above, as shown in FIGS. 15B to 15D, “animation pattern 1 of the background group, animation pattern 11 from the notice A group, animation pattern 21 from the notice B group, and Are determined, and the animation of these animation patterns is executed in parallel in time series, whereby the main liquid crystal (liquid crystal display device 31 (first liquid crystal display device)) produces an effect image based on the animation pattern. As shown in FIG. 15E, the animation pattern “animation pattern 501 from the production symbol group” is determined, and the animation of this animation pattern is executed to execute the sub liquid crystal (second liquid crystal display device). ) Displays an effect image based on the animation pattern.

  As a result, images of BG1 (mountain) and BG2 (cloud) are displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31 (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) as the background from the start to the end of the animation pattern. Subsequently, an image for performing the animation of the character A preview display 2 seconds (120 frames) after the start of the animation pattern is displayed for 3 seconds (180 frames), and 3 seconds (180 frames) after the start of the animation pattern, An image for animation of the notice display is displayed for 4 seconds (240 frames).

  These images are displayed in an overlapping manner in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 31 (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)), and the first drawn image depends on the image drawn later. It is overwritten and cannot be visually recognized as an image.

  Further, in the case where the second liquid crystal display device is provided, an image for performing the animation of normal variation display of the effect symbol is performed for 9 seconds (540 frames) in the display area of the second liquid crystal display device, and then for 1 second ( 60 frames) (stop time), an image for performing a temporary stop display animation is displayed. In addition, although the example which displays only an effect design is shown on the 2nd liquid crystal display device, it does not limit to this, For example, the animation which consists of the background group displayed in the liquid crystal display device 31 as a 1st liquid crystal display device The pattern 1 and the animation pattern 501 from the effect design group may be displayed in parallel in time series.

  FIG. 16 is an example of a display list composed of a drawing control command group, and shows an example of a display list for each display device to be displayed.

  FIG. 16A shows image forming for forming an effect image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (the liquid crystal display device 31 as the first liquid crystal display device when the first and second liquid crystal display devices are provided). FIG. 16B is an example of image forming information for forming an effect image displayed on the second liquid crystal display device when the first and second liquid crystal display devices are provided. It is an example of a certain 2nd display list.

  When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines the animation pattern based on the animation information as shown in FIG. 15 described above, when the liquid crystal display device 31 (or the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, the liquid crystal display CPU 31 A display list is generated for each predetermined frame (each frame) displayed on the display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31 and each second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) (not shown). To do. That is, a display list is generated for each unit frame according to the number of display devices.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs each display list generated in this way to the VDP 2000.

  Here, the display list generation method is such that the liquid crystal control CPU 150a changes the contents of the animation scene at the current number of frames based on the “frame counter” indicating the current frame and the determined animation pattern (animation scene). The display list for the current number of frames is generated by generating the drawing control command according to the priority (drawing order) of each animation group.

  In the following, the liquid crystal display device 31 (or, in the case where a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, a display constituting an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal)) 31) Here is an example list:

  In FIG. 16A, as the priority order of the animation group shown in FIG. 15A, the background group is associated with the lowest “priority 9” data, and the notice A group has “priority order 8”. ”And data of“ priority order 7 ”are associated with the notice B group. It is assumed that the highest priority data is associated with the big hit effect group.

  In FIG. 16 (b), as the priority order of the animation group shown in FIG. 15 (a), data of “priority order 2” having a low priority order is associated with the background group, It is assumed that “priority 1” data having a high priority is associated. In the example shown in FIG. 16B, in the above, the display in the case where the animation pattern 1 consisting of the background group and the animation pattern 501 from the effect design group are displayed on the second liquid crystal display device in parallel in time series. An example of the list is shown. Of course, when only the animation pattern 1 consisting of the background group is to be displayed, the display list designating only the animation scene 501 of the effect design group, that is, “background group” in the animation group column of FIG. The display list does not include the specified record.

  In FIG. 16 (a), as shown in FIG. 15 (b) to FIG. 15 (d), the background group anime pattern 1, the notice A group from the anime pattern 11, and the notice B group It is assumed that a plurality of anime patterns with the anime pattern 21 are determined. In FIG. 16B, as shown in FIG. 15E, the anime pattern 1 of the background group and the anime pattern 501 from the effect design group are It is assumed that a plurality of anime patterns are determined.

  Next, as the display list (first display list) corresponding to the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device) 31, from the animation pattern 1 of the lowest priority animation group (background group), The drawing control commands according to the contents of the animation scene in the frame counter (current number of frames) are sequentially generated, and the drawing control up to the highest priority animation group (big hit effect group) among the decided animation groups When the command is generated, a display list as shown in FIG. 16A is completed by finally generating a drawing end command.

  When a second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, a low priority animation group (background group) is used as a display list (second display list) corresponding to the effect image displayed on the second liquid crystal display device. ) Animation pattern 1 and drawing control commands in accordance with the contents of the animation scene in the current frame counter (current number of frames) are generated in sequence, and among the determined anime groups, the higher priority anime group (production) When a drawing control command for the symbol group) is generated, a display list as shown in FIG. 16B is completed by finally generating a drawing end command.

  The display lists as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B are generated with reference to data necessary for the liquid crystal control CPU 150a.

  In this manner, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs to the VDP 2000 the display lists (first display list and second display list) for each display device in which the drawing control command group is grouped for each predetermined frame (one frame). The drawing circuit constituting the VDP 2000 performs the drawing process for drawing the effect image for each display list, and the display device (the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device) 31 or the second liquid crystal display corresponding to the effect image subjected to the drawing process. Displayed on the device.

  Note that the CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. As a movie compression method, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

Further, the gaming machine 1a according to the present embodiment is a character selection in which a plurality of types of characters that can be selected by a player's selection operation are displayed on the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device) 31 or the second liquid crystal display device. Display the screen.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a character selection screen 1700 which is an example of such a character selection screen. The character selection screen 1700 displays one character as a player from a plurality of types of characters (character A to character I) that can be used for a plurality of game effects related to a game at an arbitrary time zone such as at the start of a game. It is a selection screen for making it select.
The character selection screen 1700 includes a character selection area 1701 in which a plurality of types of characters (character A to character I) that can be selected by a player's selection operation are displayed, and a cross key 36 from the plurality of types of characters. A cross key display 1703 for allowing the player to select one character, an effect button display 1704 for causing the player to make a character selection decision using the effect button 35, and a character selected by the player And a selected character display area 1702 to be displayed.
In the example of FIG. 17, the character B is selected by operating the cross key 36 in the character selection area 1701, and the selection of the character B is determined by pressing the effect button 35. The selected character B is displayed large in the selected character display area 1702.

The sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 stores a plurality of types of characters that can be selected by such a player's selection operation in a predetermined table of the sub ROM 120b.
A character selection operation using the cross key 36 and the effect button 35 is accepted at an arbitrary time zone in which the character selection screen is displayed. When the player selects a predetermined character (for example, character B shown in FIG. 17) based on the operation detection signal supplied from the cross key detection switch 36a or the effect button detection switch 35a, the sub CPU 120a selects the selected character. The selected character information indicating the character is stored in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 120c.
Then, the sub CPU 120a performs execution control of the game effect using the character (for example, the character B) indicated by the selected character information stored in the sub RAM 120c.
In this way, according to the gaming machine 1a, when the player selects a favorite character, the player performs a game effect in which the selected character appears, so that the player is more interested in the game effect. Can hold.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1a will be described using a flowchart.

  FIG. 18 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the main process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S1801, the main CPU 110a performs an initialization process. In this initialization process, the main CPU 110a reads a startup program from the main ROM 110b and initializes flags and the like stored in the main RAM 110c in response to power-on.

  Subsequently, in step S1802, the main CPU 110a performs an effect random number value update process for updating the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S1803, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination.

  When such a process is performed, in step S1804, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power interruption process for turning off the power is performed, and an interrupt process is performed until the power interruption process is performed (NO in S1804). The replay random value update process (S1802) and subsequent steps are repeated. If the power interruption process is performed (YES in S1804), the process is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of a timer interrupt process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  A clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) by the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110, thereby executing a timer interrupt process described below.

  First, in step S1901, the main CPU 110a saves information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a to the stack area.

  In step S1902, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric utility, etc., updates the normal symbol time counter, and updates the normal power release time counter. A time control process for updating various timer counters is performed. Specifically, a process of subtracting 1 from a special symbol time counter, a special game timer counter, a normal symbol time counter, and a general electricity open time counter is performed.

  In step S1903, the main CPU 110a performs a random number update process for the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, and the normal symbol determination random number value.

  Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are updated by adding +1. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value in the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0 (zero) and each initial random value 0 (zero) is Newly update the random value.

  Next, in step S1904, the main CPU 110a performs initial random number value update processing for updating the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for jackpot symbol, the initial random number value for small bonus symbol, and the initial random number value for normal symbol determination. Do.

  Next, in step S1905, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing.

  In this input control process, the main CPU 110a includes the general winning opening detecting switch 12a, the first large winning opening detecting switch 16a, the second large winning opening detecting switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, and the second starting opening detecting switch 15a. Then, it is determined whether or not there is an input to each switch of the gate detection switch 13a.

  Specifically, various detection signals from the general winning opening detecting switch 12a, the first big winning opening detecting switch 16a, the second large winning opening detecting switch 17a, the first starting opening detecting switch 14a, and the second starting opening detecting switch 15a. Is inputted, predetermined data is added to a prize ball counter used for a prize ball provided for each winning opening and updated.

  Furthermore, when a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 14a, if the data set in the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the first special symbol hold number ( U1) Add 1 to the storage area to obtain special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol random number value, reach determination random number value, and special symbol variation random value The random number value is stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the first special symbol random value storage area.

  Similarly, when a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 15a, if the data set in the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area is less than 4, the second special symbol hold number (U2) 1 is added to the storage area, and a random number value for special symbol determination, a random number value for big hit symbol, a random number value for small hit symbol, a random number value for reach determination, and a random number value for special symbol variation are acquired. Various random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage unit (0th storage unit to 4th storage unit) in the second special symbol random number value storage area.

  When a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, if the data set in the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is less than 4, the normal symbol hold number (G) storage area is set to 1. It adds, acquires the random number value for normal symbol determination, and memorize | stores the acquired random number value for normal symbol determination in the predetermined memory | storage part (0th memory | storage part-4th memory | storage part) in a normal symbol holding | maintenance storage area.

  Further, when a detection signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 16a or the second big prize opening detection switch 17a, the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 16 or the second big prize opening 17 is counted. 1 is added to the number of entries (C) storage area for the big winning opening to update.

  Next, in step S1906, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special electric control process for controlling the jackpot lottery, the special electric accessory, and the gaming state.

  Subsequently, in step S1907, the main CPU 110a performs a general-purpose normal power control process for controlling the normal symbol lottery and the normal electric accessory.

  Specifically, it is first determined whether or not 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area, and 1 or more data must be set in the normal symbol hold count (G) storage area. If this is the case, the current ordinary power transmission control process is terminated.

  If 1 or more data is set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, after subtracting 1 from the value stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, the data is in the normal symbol holding storage area. The normal symbol determination random numbers stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit are shifted to the previous storage unit. At this time, the normal symbol determination random value already written in the 0th storage unit is overwritten and erased.

  Then, referring to the hit determination table, a process is performed to determine whether or not the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the 0th storage unit of the normal symbol hold storage area is a random value corresponding to “win”. Thereafter, the normal symbol display device 22 displays the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the fluctuation time of the normal symbol elapses, the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed. If the random number for normal symbol determination referred to is “winning”, the start opening / closing solenoid 15c is driven to control the second start opening 15 to the second mode for a predetermined opening time.

  Here, in the non-short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 29 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol variation time is set to 0.2 seconds, and if it is “winning”, the second start port 15 is controlled to the second mode for 3.5 seconds. .

  In step S1908, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process.

  In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each prize ball counter, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning ports, and transmits the generated payout number designation commands to the payout control board 130. To do.

  Next, in step S1909, the main CPU 110a determines the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data, the special symbol display device data, and the normal symbol display device data. Then, data creation processing of the memory number designation command is performed.

  In step S1910, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this process, port output processing is performed for outputting signals of the external information data, the start opening / closing solenoid data, the first big prize opening / closing solenoid data, and the second big prize opening / closing solenoid data created in step S1909. Further, the special symbol display device data and the normal symbol display device data created in step S1909 are used to turn on the LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. Display device output processing is performed.

  Further, command transmission processing for transmitting the command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120 is also performed.

  In step S1911, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S1901 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

  FIG. 20 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the special figure special power control process performed on the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  First, in step S2001, the value of the special figure special processing data is loaded, and in step S2002, the branch address is referenced from the loaded special figure special processing data.

  At this time, if the special symbol special electricity processing data is 0 (zero), a special symbol memory determination process is performed (S2003). If the special symbol special electricity processing data is 1, a special symbol variation process is performed (S2004). If the special figure special electricity processing data is 2, special symbol stop processing is performed (S2005).

  Also, if the special figure special electric processing data is 3, the big hit game processing is performed (S2006), if the special figure special electric processing data is 4, the big hit game end processing is executed (S2007), and the special figure special electric processing data is five. If small hit game processing is performed (S2008).

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

  As the special symbol memory determination process at this time, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol, and the like.

  A detailed flow of the special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2101-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a special symbol variation display is being performed. If the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), step S2101 is performed. The process is moved to -2.

  In step S2101-2, when the special symbol is not changing, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol hold number (U2) storage area is 1 or more.

  If the main CPU 110a determines that the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to step S2101-3, and the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area is not 1 or more. In that case, the process proceeds to step S2101-4.

  In step S2101-3, the main CPU 110a updates by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the second special symbol hold count (U2) storage area.

  In step S2101-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.

  When the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is 1 or more, the main CPU 110a moves the process to S2101-5, and the first special symbol reservation number (U1) storage area is not 1 or more. In step S2110-1, the processing is transferred.

  In step S2101-5, the main CPU 110a updates the value by subtracting 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol hold count (U1) storage area.

  In step S2101-6, the main CPU 110a performs a shift process on the data stored in the special symbol reserved storage area corresponding to the special symbol reserved number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S1901-2 to S1901-5.

  Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the previous storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is stored in the special symbol hold storage. It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special symbol variation random value used in the previous game are deleted.

  In this embodiment, in steps S2101-2 to S2101-6, the second special symbol storage area is shifted with priority over the first special symbol storage area. One special symbol storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol storage area may be shifted with priority over the second special symbol storage area.

  In step S2102, the main CPU 110a stores the data (special symbol determination random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, small hit symbol) written in the determination symbol storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol reservation storage area in step S2101-6. Jackpot determination processing is executed based on the random number for use. Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2103, the main CPU 110a performs a variation pattern determination process. The variation pattern determination processing refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. The variation pattern is determined based on the random number value for use and the random number value for variation of the special figure.

  In step S2104, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S2105, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S2106, the main CPU 110a sets variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform special symbol variable display (LED blinking) in a predetermined processing area. . As a result, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data for turning on / off the LED is appropriately created in step S1709, and the created data is output in step S1910, whereby the first special Variation display of the symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S2107, when the main CPU 110a starts displaying the variation of the special symbol as described above, the variation time (counter value) based on the variation pattern determined in step S2103 is set in the special symbol time counter in the special symbol time counter. To do. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S1902.

  In step S2108, the main CPU 110a sets the demonstration determination flag to 00H and clears the demonstration determination flag.

  In step S2109, the main CPU 110a sets the special symbol special processing data = 1, shifts the processing to the special symbol variation processing shown in FIG. 23, and ends the special symbol storage determination processing.

  In step S2110-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether 01H is set in the demonstration determination flag. If 01H is set in the demo determination flag, the special symbol memory determination process is terminated. If 01H is not set in the demo determination flag, the process proceeds to step S2110-2.

  In step S2110-2, the main CPU 110a sets the demo determination flag to 01H so that the demo designation command is not set many times in step S2110-3 described later.

  In step S2110-3, the main CPU 110a sets a demonstration designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and ends the special symbol memory determination process.

  Again, the description of the special figure special electric control process of FIG. 20 will be returned. In the special symbol variation process of step S2004, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the determined special symbol variation time has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0), and if it is determined that the special symbol variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol The special symbol variation process of this time is terminated while maintaining the special electric processing data = 1. The special symbol variation time counter set in step S2107 is subtracted in step S1902.

  If it is determined that the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the determined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  Also, when the number of time reduction (J)> 0, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction (J) counter and updated. When the number of time reduction (J) = 0, the time reduction game flag is cleared and the number of high probability games (X )> 0 is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game number (X) counter, and if the high probability game number (X) = 0, the high probability game flag is cleared.

  Finally, the special symbol special power processing data = 1 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 2, preparation is made to move to a special symbol stop processing subroutine, and the special symbol variation processing is terminated.

  In the special symbol stop process in step 2005, the main CPU 110a performs a process of determining whether the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is “big hit symbol”, “small bonus symbol”, or “losing symbol”. Do.

  If it is determined that the game is a jackpot symbol, the data stored in the gaming state storage area is referred to and data (00H to 03H) indicating the current gaming state is set in the gaming state buffer. Thereafter, the data (high probability game flag and short time game flag), high probability game number (X) counter, and short time number (J) counter stored in the high probability game flag storage area and the short time game flag storage area are cleared. . Further, the special figure special power processing data = 2 is set to the special figure special electric processing data = 3, preparation is made to move to the jackpot game processing subroutine, and the special symbol stop processing is ended.

  In addition, when it is determined that the small winning symbol, the data stored in the game state storage area is not cleared, and the special figure special electric processing data = 2 to the special figure special electric treatment data = 5 is set. The special symbol stop process is completed by making preparations for transferring to a winning game process subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a lost symbol, the special symbol special electric processing data = 2 is set to special special electric symbol processing data = 0, and the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is prepared for the special symbol stop processing. finish.

  In the jackpot game process of step S2006, the main CPU 110a determines which jackpot of long hit or short hit is executed, and performs a process of controlling the determined jackpot.

  Specifically, first, referring to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table, the jackpot release mode is determined based on the determined jackpot symbol type (stop symbol data) (long hit table, short hit table or Determine the table per development).

  Next, in order to execute the determined jackpot opening mode, the bonus game opening mode table is referred to, the opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in the special game timer counter, and the first jackpot opening / closing solenoid The drive data of 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is output to open the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b). At this time, 1 is added to the round game count (R) storage area.

  When a predetermined number of game balls enter during the opening or when the opening time of the big prize opening has elapsed (the number of the big prize opening (C) = 9 or the special game timer counter = 0), The output of the drive data of the big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c (or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c) is stopped, and the first big prize opening / closing door 16b (or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b) is closed. Thereby, one round game is completed. This round game control is repeated 15 times.

  When the 15 round games are finished (round game count (R) = 15), the data stored in the round game count (R) storage area and the number of winning prize entrance (C) storage areas are cleared, The special figure special electric processing data = 3 is set to the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, preparation is made to move to the big hit game end processing subroutine, and the big hit game processing is ended.

  In the big hit game ending process in step S2007, the main CPU 110a determines either the high probability game state or the low probability game state, and the game state of either the short-time game state or the non-short-time game state. Perform the decision process.

  Specifically, with reference to the jackpot game end setting data table, based on the data stored in the game state buffer and the determined jackpot symbol type (stop symbol data), the setting of the high probability game flag The setting of the high probability game number (X), the setting of the short-time game flag, and the setting of the short-time number of times (J) are performed. For example, in the case of the special symbol 1, the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, and the high probability game number (X) counter is set to 10,000 times. Further, a time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area, and a time-short time (J) counter is set to 10,000 times.

  After that, the special symbol special power processing data = 4 is set to the special symbol special power processing data = 0, and preparation for moving to the special symbol memory determination processing subroutine is made, and the big hit game end processing is ended.

  In the small hit game processing in step S2008, the main CPU 110a refers to the special electric accessory operation mode determination table, and determines the small hit release mode based on the determined type of the small hit symbol (stop symbol data). To do.

  Next, in order to execute the determined small winning opening mode, the large winning opening opening mode table is referred to, and the small winning opening time is set in the special game timer counter, and the second large winning port opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. The drive data is output to open the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. At this time, 1 is added to the number-of-releases (K) storage area.

  When the small winning opening time elapses (special game timer counter = 0), the drive data output of the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped and the second big prize opening / closing door 17b is closed. The opening / closing control of the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b is repeated 15 times.

  Then, the opening / closing control of the second grand prize opening / closing door 17b is performed 15 times, or a predetermined number of game balls enter the second big prize opening 17 (the number of times of opening (K) = 15 or the grand prize opening entrance) Number (C) = 9), and in order to finish the small hit game, the output of the drive data of the second large winning opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, and the number of times of opening (K) storage area and the number of winning winning openings (C) Clear the data stored in the storage area, set special figure special electricity processing data = 5 to special figure special electricity treatment data = 0, and prepare to move to a special symbol memory judgment processing subroutine. The winning game process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of a jackpot determination process in the main control board of the gaming machine 1a, using FIG.

  In step S2201, the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol holding storage area in step S2101-6 is “big hit” based on the probability gaming state. It is determined whether it is a random value.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S2101-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S1901-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device of FIG. Referring to this, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “big hit”.

  As a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S2202 if it is determined to be a big hit, and the process proceeds to step S2205 if it is not determined to be a big hit.

  In step S2202, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol hold storage area in step S2101-6, and determines the special symbol type (stop symbol data). ) Is determined, and a jackpot symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, when the special symbol reserved storage area shifted in step S2101-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the first special symbol display device (see FIG. 7A). When the special symbol storage area shifted in step S2101-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the symbol determination table for the second special symbol display device (see FIG. 7A) is used. Referring to the jackpot symbol random number value, stop symbol data indicating the type of the special symbol to be stopped is determined, and the determined stop symbol data is set in the stop symbol data storage area.

  Note that the determined special symbol is used to determine “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 24 as will be described later, as well as the big hit game process of FIG. 25 and the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the big winning opening in the game process, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the big hit in the big hit game end process of FIG.

  In step S2203, the main CPU 110a generates an effect designating command corresponding to the special symbol for jackpot and transmits it to the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120. .

  In step S2204, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of winning the big win from the information set in the gaming state storage area (the short time gaming flag storage area, the high probability gaming flag storage area), and indicates the gaming state at the time of winning the big win. The game state information is set in the game state buffer.

  Specifically, if both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are not set, 00H is set. If the short-time game flag is not set but the high-probability game flag is set, 01H is set. If the short-time game flag is set but the high-probability game flag is not set, 02H is set. If both the short-time game flag and the high-probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  In this way, apart from the game state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area), the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is set in the game state buffer. Since the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag in the state storage area (time-short game flag storage area, high-probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the jackpot ends, based on the game state at the time of winning the jackpot This is because the game state storage area cannot be referred to when determining the game state at the time of the big hit.

  In this way, by providing a game state buffer for storing game information indicating the game state at the time of winning the big win, apart from the game state storage area, by referring to the game information in the game state buffer after the big hit is completed Based on the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, it is possible to newly set a gaming state after the jackpot (such as a short-time gaming state and a short-time number of times).

  In step S2205, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S2206. If it is not determined to be a small hit, the process proceeds to step S2208.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S2101-6 is the first special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device of FIG. When the special symbol reservation storage area shifted in step S2101-6 is the second special symbol storage area, the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol display device of FIG. Referring to this, it is determined whether or not the special symbol determination random number value is “small hit”.

  In step S2206, the main CPU 110a determines the special symbol type by determining the random number value for the small symbol symbol written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S2101-6. Then, a small hit symbol determination process for setting the determined stop symbol data in the stop symbol data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, referring to the symbol determination table of FIG. 7B, stop symbol data indicating the type of special symbol is determined based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, and the determined stop symbol data is determined as the stop symbol. Set in the data storage area.

  In step S2207, in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designating command corresponding to the special symbol for the small hit and sets it in the transmission data storage area for the effect. To do.

  In step S2208, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table of FIG. 7C to determine the special symbol for loss, and sets the determined stop symbol data for loss in the stop symbol data storage area.

  In step S2209, in order to transmit the data corresponding to the special symbol to the effect control board 120, the main CPU 110a generates an effect symbol designation command corresponding to the special symbol for losing and sets it in the transmission data storage area for the effect. The jackpot determination process ends.

  The special symbol variation process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2301, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in S2107 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, if it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed, the special symbol variation process is terminated and the next subroutine is executed.

  If the main CPU 110a determines in step S2302 that the set time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a clears the set variation display data, and sets the set special symbol as the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol. Stop symbol data to be stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 21 is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

  In step S2303, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S2304, when the main CPU 110a starts the special symbol stop display as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 seconds = 125 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S1602.

  In step S2305, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special symbol special processing data, shifts the processing to the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 24, and ends the special symbol variation processing.

  FIG. 24 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the special symbol stop process in the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  In step S2401, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set symbol stop time has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In step S2402, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area. If the flag is set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the main CPU 110a stores the time-saving count (J). 1 is subtracted and updated from the number of time savings (J) stored in the area, and it is determined whether or not the new time saving number (J) is “0” (time saving game end determination processing). As a result, when the number of time reduction (J) is “0”, the time reduction game flag set in the time reduction game flag storage area is cleared, and when the number of time reduction (J) is not “0”, the time reduction The processing moves to step S2403 while the short-time game flag stored in the game flag storage area is set.

  On the other hand, if the time-saving game flag is not set in the time-saving game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S2403 as it is.

  In step S2403, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area. If the high probability game flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area, 1 is subtracted from the high probability game number (X) stored in the high probability game number (X) storage area and updated to determine whether the new high probability game number (X) is “0”. As a result, when the high probability game count (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared and the high probability game count (X) is “0”. If not, the process proceeds to step S2404 with the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area set.

  On the other hand, if the high probability game flag is not set in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds directly to step S2404.

  In step S2404, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S2405, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a jackpot symbol (stop symbol data = 01 to 06?).

  If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S2410. If the symbol is not determined to be a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S2406.

  In step S2406, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol data stored in the stop symbol data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop symbol data = 07, 08?). If it is determined that the symbol is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S2407. If it is not determined to be a small symbol, the process proceeds to step S2409.

  In step S2407, the main CPU 110a sets 5 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the small hit game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S2408, the main CPU 110a performs a small hitting start preparation setting process.

  In this small hitting start preparation setting process, as shown in FIG. 10 (b) for determining the small hitting release mode based on the stop symbol data with reference to the special electric accessory operating mode determination table shown in FIG. The big winning opening opening mode determination table (“small hit table”) is determined.

  In step S2409, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  In step S2410, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special figure special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the jackpot game processing shown in FIG.

  In step S2411, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time reductions. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the short time game flag storage area, and the short time count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S2412, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing.

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric accessory actuating mode determination table shown in FIG. 9, based on the stop symbol data, the jackpot winning prize opening mode determining table group shown in FIG. 10 (a) Then, one of the “long winning table”, “short winning table”, and “developed winning table” is determined as a big winning opening opening determination table.

  In step S2413, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game, advanced game, small hit game) based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S2408 or step S2412. The opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the transmission data storage area for presentation.

  In step S2414, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the big winning opening opening determination table determined in step S2408 or step S2412. Note that the special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S1902. When this process ends, the special symbol stop process ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the jackpot game process in the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  First, in step S2501, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area, it is currently being opened, so it is determined whether the round game count (R) storage area is currently open. To do. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S2502, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S2506.

  In step S2502, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S2414 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2503.

  In step S2503, the main CPU 110a performs a jackpot start setting process.

  In the jackpot start setting process, “1” is added to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stored. Here, since no round game has been performed yet, “1” is stored in the round game count (R) storage area.

  In step S2504, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize opening process.

  In the big prize opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area and updated. Also, in order to open the first grand prize opening opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. At the same time, referring to the big prize opening opening determination table (see FIG. 10A) decided in step S2212, the first big prize winning is based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times opened (K). The opening time of the mouth 16 or the second grand prize winning mouth 17 is set in the special game timer counter.

  In step S2505, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, in order to transmit information on the number of rounds to the effect control board 120, the number of round games (R). In response to this, a special winning opening (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, since the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1 at the start of the first round of jackpot, the winning prize opening 1 round designation command is transmitted to the effect transmission data storage area. Set to. On the other hand, if K = 1 is not set, the jackpot game process is terminated without setting the big winning opening (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. In other words, the case where K = 1 means the start of a round, and therefore, the winning prize opening (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  In step S2506, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S2518. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S2507.

  In step S2507, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S2508. If it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S2509.

  In step S2508, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S2510 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S2510, which will be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the big prize opening, and if the closing time has passed, the process proceeds to step S2504 to open the big winning opening. Move processing.

  In step S2509, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

  This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2510. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S2510, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.

  The big prize opening closing process energizes the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c to close the first big prize opening / closing door 16b or the second big prize opening / closing door 17b. Stop energization data. Next, referring to the big winning opening opening determination table (FIG. 10 (a)) determined in step S2412, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of open times (K), the first big winning prize is obtained. The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the mouth 16 or the second grand prize winning mouth 17 is set in the special game timer counter. As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S2511, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round has been completed. Specifically, one round is based on the condition that the value of the winning entry entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether or not such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that one round is completed, the process proceeds to step S2512. If it is determined that one round is not completed, the jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S <b> 2512, the main CPU 110 a performs a round data initialization process for setting 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and setting 0 in the big winning opening number of balls (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared. However, the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is not cleared.

  In step S2513, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area is the maximum. If the number of round games (R) is the maximum, the process proceeds to step S2515. If the number of round games (R) is not the maximum, the process proceeds to step S2514.

  In step S2514, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area and stores the result.

  In step S2515, the main CPU 110a resets the round game number (R) stored in the round game number (R) storage area.

  In step S2516, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long win game, short win game, advanced game) based on the big prize opening opening determination table (see FIG. 10A) determined in step S2412. The ending designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120.

  In step S2517, the main CPU 110a sets an end interval time corresponding to the type of jackpot to the special game timer counter based on the big prize opening opening determination table (see FIG. 10A) determined in step S2412. .

  In step S2518, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If the main CPU 110a determines that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S2519, the main CPU 110a converts the special figure special electricity processing data. 5 is set, and the processing shifts to jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is ended as it is.

  FIG. 26 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the jackpot game end process in the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  In step S2601, the main CPU 110a loads the stop symbol data set in the stop symbol data storage area and the game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S2602, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and stores the high probability game flag at the end of the jackpot based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S2601 and the game information in the game state buffer. Whether or not to set the high probability flag in the area is processed. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03”, the high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S2603, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S2601 and the gaming information in the gaming state buffer, the remaining number of fluctuations in the high probability gaming state (X) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03”, 10000 is set in the remaining fluctuation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S2604, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end time setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S2601 and the game information in the game state buffer, the main CPU 110a stores the time-saving game in the time-saving game flag storage area. Whether or not to set a flag is processed.

  For example, when the stop symbol data is “03” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H or 01H, the time-short game flag is not set in the time-short game flag storage area, but the game information in the game state buffer is 02H or When it is 03H, the time-short game flag is set in the time-short game flag storage area.

  In step S2605, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 8, and based on the stop symbol data loaded in step S2601 and the game information in the game state buffer, the remaining fluctuation count of the short-time gaming state ( J) A predetermined number of times is set in the storage area. For example, if the stop symbol data is “03” and the game information in the game state buffer is 00H or 01H, the remaining change count (J) storage area of the short-time game state is set to 0, and the game state buffer is in the game state buffer. When the game information is 02H or 03H, 10000 times is set in the remaining change count (J) storage area of the time-short game state.

  In step S2606, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S2607, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the special symbol special electricity processing data, and shifts the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing shown in FIG.

  FIG. 27 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the small hit game process in the main control board 110 of the gaming machine 1a.

  First, in step S2701, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. If it is determined that it is currently opening, the process proceeds to step S2702, and if it is determined that it is not currently opening, the process proceeds to step S2704.

  In step S2702, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in S2414 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and if the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is terminated, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2703.

  In step S2703, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening opening process.

  In the special winning opening opening process, first, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the number of times of opening (K) storage area and stored. In addition, energization data for energizing the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 17c is set to open the second big prize opening / closing door 17b, and the opening mode determination table determined in step S2408 (see FIG. 10B). ), The opening time of the second big winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter based on the number of times of opening (K).

  In step S2704, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after the game of a preset number of times of opening (K) has been completed. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S2713. If it is determined that the current ending is not currently performed, the process proceeds to step S2705.

  In step S2705, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. If it is determined that the special prize opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S2706. If it is determined that the special prize opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S2707.

  In step S2706, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time set in step S2708 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S2708, which will be described later, and is determined by whether or not the special game timer counter = 0. As a result, if the closing time has not elapsed, the step for ending the small hit game process to maintain the closing of the big prize opening and opening the big winning opening if the closing time has elapsed The process moves to S2703.

  In step S2707, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

  This “opening end condition” means that the value of the winning prize entrance counter (C) has reached the specified number (9) or that the opening time per time in the number of opening (K) has passed (special Game timer counter = 0).

  If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2708. If it is determined that the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S2708, the main CPU 110a performs a special prize closing process.

  In the big prize opening closing process, in order to close the second big prize opening opening / closing door 17b, the energization data for energizing the second big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is stopped, and the opening mode determination table (determined in step S2408) Referring to FIG. 10 (b)), the closing time of the second big winning opening 17 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current number of times of opening (K). As a result, the big prize opening is closed.

  In step S2709, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the small hit end condition is satisfied. Specifically, in the case of one small hit, it means that the value of the big winning entrance entrance counter (C) has reached a specified number (for example, 9) or that the number of times of opening (K) is the maximum number of times of opening. Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that the small hit end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2710. If it is determined that the small hit end condition is not satisfied, the small hit game process is ended.

  In step S2710, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the number-of-openings (K) storage area and sets 0 in the number-of-stakes (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S2711, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command corresponding to the type of small hits in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit to the effect control board 120.

  In step S2712, the main CPU 110a refers to the determined release mode determination table (see FIG. 10B), and sets the end interval time corresponding to the small hit type in the special game timer counter.

  In step S2713, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed. If it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S2714, the main CPU 110a Is set to 0, the process proceeds to the special symbol memory determination process shown in FIG. 21, and when it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is ended.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 will be described.

  FIG. 28 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the main process in the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine 1a.

  In step S2801, the sub CPU 120a performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes and sets a flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2802.

  In step S2802, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating random numbers (effect random number value 1, effect random number value 2, effect design determining random value, effect mode determining random value, etc.) stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S2802 is repeated until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  In step S2803, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not to perform the power interruption process. If the power interruption process is performed, the sub CPU 120a ends the process. If the power interruption process is not performed, the sub CPU 120a returns the process to step S2802.

  FIG. 29 is an example of a flowchart showing a detailed flow of the timer interruption process in the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine 1a.

  Although not shown in the figure, a clock pulse is generated every predetermined period (2 milliseconds) by a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the effect control board 120, a timer interrupt processing program is read, and the timer of the effect control board is read. Interrupt processing is executed.

  First, in step S2901, the sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of the sub CPU 120a to the stack area.

  In step S2902, the sub CPU 120a performs update processing of various timer counters used in the effect control board 120.

  In step S2903, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of analyzing a command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. A specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, in step S2903, the received command is analyzed.

  In step S2904, the sub CPU 120a checks signals from the operation button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch 36a, the infrared sensor 37a, and the operation lever detection switch connected to the operation lever (not shown), and performs various operation means. The effect input control process is performed. The effect input control process in step S2904 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S2905, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150.

  In step S2906, the sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of the sub CPU 120a.

  The command analysis processing of the effect control board 120 will be described using FIG. 30 and FIG. The command analysis process in FIG. 31 is performed subsequent to the command analysis process in FIG.

  In step S3001, the sub CPU 120a checks whether there is a command in the reception buffer, and checks whether the command has been received.

  If there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the command analysis process, and if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to S3002.

  In step S3002, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a password (login command) for accepting an instruction to record game history information. In the RAM 120c, the login flag is set to 1 (= ON), and if it is not a login command, the process proceeds to step S3004.

  In step S3004, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command in the reception buffer is a logout command for instructing to stop accepting recording instruction of game history information. If the command is a logout command, the sub RAM 120c is checked in step S3005. In step S3006, the login flag is set to 0 (= OFF), and if it is not a logout command, the process proceeds to step S3006.

  In step S3006, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a demo designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3007, and if not the demo designation command, moves the process to step S3008.

  In step S3007, the sub CPU 120a performs a demonstration effect pattern determination process for determining a demonstration effect pattern. Specifically, the demonstration effect pattern is determined, the determined demonstration effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined demonstration effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140. An effect pattern designation command based on the demo effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S3008, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3009, and if it is not a special symbol storage designation command, moves the process to step S3010.

  In step S3009, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the special symbol storage designation command to determine the display number of special figure reservation images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, and the special CPU corresponding to the determined display number of special figure reservation images. A special symbol memory number determination process for transmitting a figure display number designation command to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140 is performed.

  In step S3010, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an effect designating command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3011. If not, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3013.

  In step S3011, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol determination process for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 based on the content of the received effect symbol designation command. Specifically, by analyzing the production symbol designation command, the production symbol data constituting the combination of the production symbols is determined according to the presence / absence of jackpot and the type of jackpot, and the decided production symbol data is stored in the production symbol storage area. In addition to setting the effect symbol data to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, a stop symbol designation command indicating the effect symbol data is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S3012, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from the effect mode determination random value updated in step 2802, and based on the acquired effect mode determination random value and the received effect designating command, An effect mode determination process for determining one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes (for example, a normal effect mode and a chance effect mode) is performed. Further, the determined effect mode is set in the effect mode storage area.

  In step S3013, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3014, and if it is not the variation pattern designation command, moves the process to step S3015.

  In step S3014, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random number value from the updated effect random number value, the acquired effect random number value, the received variation pattern designation command, and the effect mode set in the effect mode storage area. Based on the above, a variation effect pattern determination process for determining one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns is performed. Details of the processing in step S3014 will be described later.

  Specifically, in the case of the normal effect mode, the variable effect pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is referred to, and one variable effect pattern is determined based on the acquired random number for effect. In addition to setting the pattern in the effect pattern storage area and transmitting information on the determined variation effect pattern to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined change effect pattern is transmitted to the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. Set to. For example, when “E6H01H” is received as a variation pattern designation command, if the obtained random number for effect is “0 to 9”, the variation effect pattern 1-1 is determined, and the determined variation effect pattern is stored in the effect pattern storage area. Set to. Further, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined variation effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c.

  Thereafter, based on the effect pattern, when the liquid crystal display device 31 (or the second liquid crystal display device (sub liquid crystal) is further provided, the first liquid crystal display device (main liquid crystal) 31 and the second liquid crystal (not shown) are provided. At least one of the display device (sub liquid crystal)), the audio output device 32, the effect driving device 33, and the effect lighting device 34 are controlled. In addition, based on the variation effect pattern determined here, the variation mode of the effect symbol is determined.

  In step S3015, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol confirmation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3016, and if it is not a symbol confirmation command, moves the process to step S3017.

  In step S3016, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect symbol stop process in which a stop designation command for stopping the effect symbol is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in order to stop the effect symbol.

  In step S3017, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3018, and if not the gaming state designation command, moves the process to step S3019.

  In step S3018, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c (gaming state setting process).

  In step S3019, the sub CPU 120a checks whether the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3020, and if not the opening command, moves the process to step S3021.

  In step S3020, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process for determining a hit start effect pattern. Specifically, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening command, the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit start effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S3021, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is a big winning opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3022, and if not, the sub CPU 120a moves the processing to step S3023.

  In step S3022, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process for determining a jackpot effect pattern. Specifically, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the big prize opening opening designation command, the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined jackpot effect pattern is stored in the image control board 150 and the lamp. In order to transmit to the control board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S3023, the sub CPU 120a checks whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command. If the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending command, the sub CPU 120a moves the process to step S3024, and if it is not an ending command, ends the command analysis process.

  In step S3024, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit end effect pattern determination process for determining a hit end effect pattern. Specifically, the winning end effect pattern is determined based on the ending command, the determined winning end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area, and information on the determined hit end effect pattern is controlled by the image control board 150 and the lamp control. In order to transmit to the board 140, an effect pattern designation command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub-RAM 120c. When this process ends, the command analysis process ends.

Next, the effect input control process of step S2904 will be described using FIG.
In step S3201, the sub CPU 120a executes a single stroke operation valid period (auto non-setting) special effect process. This single stroke operation valid period (auto non-setting) special effect process is a special production process associated with a “single stroke operation valid period” which is a kind of “front button operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is not set. The details will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S3202, the sub CPU 120a executes a single stroke operation valid period (auto setting) special effect process. This single stroke operation valid period (auto setting) special effect process executes the special effect process associated with the single stroke operation valid period performed when setting the front button auto mode. For details, see the flowchart of FIG. Will be described later.

  In step S3203, the sub CPU 120a executes a continuous hitting operation valid period (auto non-setting) special effect process. This repetitive stroke operation valid period (auto non-setting) special effect process is a special effect process associated with a “continuous hit operation valid period” which is a kind of “front button operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is not set. The details will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S3204, the sub CPU 120a executes a continuous hitting operation valid period (auto setting) special effect process. The continuous operation valid period (automatic setting) special effect process executes a special effect process associated with the continuous operation valid period when the front button auto mode is set. For details, refer to the flowchart of FIG. Will be described later.

  In step S3205, the sub CPU 120a executes a long press operation valid period (auto non-setting) special effect process. The long press operation valid period (auto non-setting) special effect process executes the special effect process associated with the long press operation valid period which is a kind of “table button operation valid period” when the table button auto mode is not set The details will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S3206, the sub CPU 120a executes a long press operation valid period (auto setting) special effect process. The long press operation effective period (auto setting) special effect process is to execute the special effect process associated with the long press operation effective period when the front button auto mode is set. For details, see the flowchart of FIG. Will be described later.

  In step S3207, the sub CPU 120a executes the back button operation effective period N1 special effect process. Details of the back button operation effective period N1 special effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3208, the sub CPU 120a executes the back button operation effective period N2 special effect process. Details of the back button operation effective period N2 special effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3209, the sub CPU 120a executes a back button operation effective period N3 special effect process. Details of the back button operation effective period N3 special effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3210, the sub CPU 120a executes a back button operation effective period N4 special effect process. Details of the back button operation effective period N4 special effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3211, the sub CPU 120a executes the back button operation effective period N5 special effect process. Details of the back button operation effective period N5 special effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3212, the sub CPU 120a executes a back button operation effective period N6 special effect process. Details of the back button operation effective period N6 special effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3213, the sub CPU 120a executes the back button operation effective period N7 special effect process. Details of the back button operation effective period N7 special effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S3214, the sub CPU 120a executes a back button operation effective period NA (auto non-setting) special effect process. Details of the back button operation effective period NA (auto non-setting) special effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S3215, the sub CPU 120a executes a back button operation effective period NA (semi-auto setting) special effect process. The back button operation effective period NA (semi-auto setting) special effect process will be described later with a point different from S3214.
In step S3216, the sub CPU 120a executes a back button operation effective period NA (full auto setting) special effect processing. The back button operation effective period NA (full auto setting) special effect process will be described later with a point different from S3214.

In step S3217, the sub CPU 120a executes a back button operation effective period NB (auto non-setting) special effect process. Details of the back button operation effective period NB (auto non-setting) special effect process will be described later with reference to FIG.
In step S3218, the sub CPU 120a executes a back button operation effective period NB (semi-auto setting) special effect process. The back button operation effective period NB (semi-auto setting) special effect process will be described in detail later with a point different from S3217.
In step S3219, the sub CPU 120a executes a back button operation effective period NB (full auto setting) special effect process. The back button operation effective period NB (full auto setting) special effect process will be described in detail later with a point different from S3217.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of a detailed flow of the effect process in the variation effect pattern determination process in step S3014 of FIG.

  First, in step S3301, the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 checks the special symbol variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 110, and in step S3302, the effect random number value (0 to 99) is checked.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 120a confirms the variation pattern designation command received in step S3301, and in step S3302, refers to the effect pattern determination table (FIGS. 12 and 13) for normal effects stored in the sub ROM 120b. Check the production random number (0 to 99). As a result, the sub CPU 120a specifies a variation effect pattern of a normal effect in step S3303.

  Next, in step S3304, the sub CPU 120a determines an effect pattern designation command for normal effects to be transmitted to the image control board 150.

  Specifically, in step S3304, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table for normal effects stored in the sub RAM 120c, and the variation pattern designation command confirmed in step S3301 and the effect random number value confirmed in step S3302 ( 0 to 99), an effect pattern designation command for normal effect to be transmitted to the image control board 150 is determined from the variation effect pattern specified in step S3303. The sub CPU 120a sets the effect control data corresponding to the determined effect pattern designation command in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Further, the sub CPU 120a sets the determined effect pattern designation command in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Note that the effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  Next, processing executed by the liquid crystal control CPU 150a on the image control board 150 will be described.

  The main process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. When power is supplied from the power supply board 170, a system reset occurs in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, and the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs the following main processing.

In step S3401, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an initialization process. In this process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads the main process program from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c and instructs the initial settings of the various modules of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a and the VDP 2000 when the power is turned on.
Here, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, as an instruction for the initial setting of the VDP 2000, (1) instructs the display circuit to create and output a video signal, and instruct the video signal to be created (the 0th bit of the display register). (2) In order to expand and expand image data (image data such as effect designs) frequently used in the expansion circuit to the image data expansion area 153b of the VRAM 153, the expansion register has a predetermined value. Initial value data is set, or (3) an initial value display list is output to cause the drawing circuit to draw initial value image data (such as a character image “powering on”).

  In step S3402, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a drawing execution start process. In this process, in order to instruct the VDP 2000 to execute drawing on the display list that has already been output, drawing execution start data is set in the drawing register. That is, at the start of power-on, execution of drawing for the initial value display list output in step S3301 is instructed, and during normal routine processing, execution of drawing for the output display list is instructed.

  In step S3403, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs an effect instruction command analysis control process for analyzing the effect instruction command (command stored in the reception buffer of the liquid crystal control RAM 150b) transmitted from the effect control board 120. When the image control board 150 receives a command transmitted from the effect control board 120, a command reception interrupt process of the image control board 150 (not shown) occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer. Thereafter, the received command is analyzed in step S3403.

  The effect instruction command analysis process confirms whether or not an effect instruction command (for example, an effect pattern designation command as shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13) is stored in the reception buffer. If an effect instruction command is not stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S3404. If a production instruction command is stored in the reception buffer, a new production instruction command is read, and one or more animation groups to be executed are determined based on the read production instruction command. A pattern is determined (see FIG. 15). When the animation pattern is determined, the read effect instruction command is deleted from the transmission buffer.

  In step S3404, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs animation control processing. In this process, based on the “scene switching counter”, the “weight frame”, the “frame counter” updated in step S3502 described later, and the animation pattern determined in step S3403, various animation scenes are displayed. Update the address.

  In step S3405, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a displays the display information (sprite identification number, display position, etc.) of one frame of the animation scene at the updated address according to the priority order (drawing order) of the animation group to which the animation scene belongs. A list is generated (see FIG. 16). When the generation of the display list is completed, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a outputs the display list to the VDP 2000. The output display list is stored in the display list storage area 153a of the VRAM 153 via the CPU I / F in VDP2000.

  In step S3006, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the FB switching flag = 01. Here, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 35B, the FB switching flag is set to FB if the previous display list has been drawn in a V blank interrupt every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). Switching flag = 01. That is, in step S3406, it is determined whether or not the previous drawing has been completed.

  If the FB switching flag = 01, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a proceeds to step S3407. If the FB switching flag = 00, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a waits until the FB switching flag = 01.

In step S3407, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 00 (turns the FB switching flag off) and ends the process.
Thereafter, steps S3402 to S3407 are repeated until a predetermined interrupt shown in FIG. 35 occurs.

  The interrupt process of the image control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the interrupt processing of the image control board 150, a drawing end interrupt process performed by inputting a drawing end interrupt signal, a V blank interrupt process performed by inputting a V blank interrupt signal, and a command are received. And at least a command reception interrupt process performed. The drawing end interrupt process and the V blank interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 35A is a diagram showing a drawing end interrupt process of the image control board 150. FIG.

  When drawing of a predetermined unit frame (one frame) is finished, the VDP 2000 outputs a drawing end interrupt signal to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a via the CPU I / F. When the drawing end interrupt signal is input from the VDP 2000, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a executes a drawing end interrupt process.

  In the drawing end interrupt process, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the drawing end flag = 01 (turns on the drawing end flag), and ends the current drawing end interrupt process (step S3501). That is, the drawing end flag is turned on every time drawing ends.

  FIG. 35B is a diagram illustrating a V blank interrupt process for the image control board 150. The VDP 2000 outputs a V blank interrupt signal (vertical synchronization signal) to the liquid crystal control CPU 150a via the CPU I / F every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). When the liquid crystal control CPU 150a receives a V blank interrupt signal from the VDP 2000, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a executes a V blank interrupt process.

  In step S3502, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs processing to update various counters such as “scene switching counter”, “wait frame”, and “frame counter”.

  In step S3503, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a determines whether or not the drawing end flag = 01. That is, it is determined whether or not drawing of a predetermined unit frame has been completed.

  If the drawing end flag = 01, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a moves the process to step S3504. If not, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a ends the current V blank interrupt processing. That is, even if the V blank interrupt signal is input, if the drawing is not completed, the processing from step S3504 is not performed.

  In step S3504, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets a drawing end flag = 00 (turns the drawing end flag off).

  In step S3505, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a gives the VDP2000 memory controller an instruction to switch between the “display frame buffer” and the “drawing frame buffer”. Specifically, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a performs a process of adding 1 to the first bit of the display register via the CPU I / F.

  In step S3506, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a sets the FB switching flag = 01 (turns on the FB switching flag), cancels the standby state, and ends the current V blank interrupt processing.

  Next, the outline of the effect control board 120 will be briefly described.

  When the effect control board 120 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 110, a command reception interrupt process of the effect control board 120 occurs, and the received command is stored in the reception buffer.

  Then, the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 analyzes the received command and generates various commands corresponding to each command in the timer interrupt process of the effect control board 120 performed every 2 ms. Thereafter, the generated various commands are transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a in the effect control board 120 receives the variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the content of the received variation pattern designation command, and the liquid crystal display device 31, the audio output device 32, the effect drive. A command for causing the device 33 and the effect lighting device 34 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the command is transmitted to the image control board 150 and the lamp control board 140.

  Next, the outline of the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 will be briefly described.

  In the lamp control board 140, upon receiving the production command from the production control board 120, the production drive device operation program is read based on the received production command, and the production drive device 33 is operated and controlled. The effect lighting device control program is read based on the received effect command, and the effect lighting device 34 is controlled.

  In the image control board 150, when the production command is received from the production control board 120, the audio CPU reads out the audio output device control program from the audio ROM based on the received production command, and the audio in the audio output device 32 is read. And the liquid crystal control CPU 150a reads an animation control program from the image ROM and controls image display on at least one of the liquid crystal display device (first liquid crystal display device) 31 and the second liquid crystal display device.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a gaming system configured using the gaming machine 1a in the present embodiment.

  36, the gaming system includes a gaming machine 1a, an information terminal 300 having a code information reading function for reading code information displayed on the gaming machine 1a, and a process based on information included in the code information read by the information terminal 300. The information processing server (information management device) 400 that performs communication, and the communication control device 500 that controls communication between the information terminal 300 and the information processing server 400 are included.

  The information terminal 300 is equipped with an image pickup device (hereinafter referred to as “camera”) that picks up an image for reading code information displayed on the gaming machine 1a, and picks up code information using this camera. Information about the player (hereinafter referred to as “player information”) to the information processing server 400 based on the captured code information via the communication control device 500, such as the player ID and the “game history information” of the player. Make an acquisition request.

  The information processing server 400 makes a response to the player information request from the information terminal 300. Note that the communication control device 500 is a processing control device in a carrier that generally provides a line or the like used for communication, and performs communication control.

  FIG. 37 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of processing performed in the gaming system using the gaming machine 1a. With reference to FIG. 37, detailed process transitions in the information processing server (information management apparatus), the information terminal such as the player's mobile phone, and the gaming machine 1a constituting the gaming system shown in FIG. 36 will be described.

  First, the gaming machine 1a displays a two-dimensional code including gaming machine identification information on the liquid crystal display device 31 (S3701).

  The information terminal captures and inputs code information (for example, a two-dimensional code) displayed on the gaming machine 1a using an imaging device (hereinafter referred to as “camera”) or the like by the player's operation (S3702).

  The information terminal transmits the input code information to the information processing server and makes a login process request (authentication request) (S3703).

  In the information processing server for which the login processing request is made from the information terminal, the player information managed by the information processing server is specified based on the information about the player such as the terminal ID related to the information terminal included in the login processing request. Then, the player information is read and a password including the read player information is created (S3704). If the player information is not managed by the information processing server, a response to that effect is sent, and as an example, a screen that prompts registration of information about the player is displayed.

  After creating the password, the information terminal transmits the password to the information terminal that requested the login process (S3705).

  As a result, when the information terminal receives a password response from the information processing server in response to the login processing request from the information processing server, the information terminal displays the received password on the display of the information terminal (S3706). Store in the storage area. In this way, the password stored in the storage area of the information terminal can be read out by the player's operation.

  Subsequently, when the password including the player information is displayed on the display of the information terminal, or when the password stored in the storage area of the information terminal is read and displayed on the display of the information terminal, the player However, by operating the cross key 36 provided on the cross key detection switch 36a of the gaming machine, the password is input to the gaming machine 1a, and the login process is performed (S3707).

  As a result, the gaming machine 1a is in a state where the player information included in the password is designated, and the game by the player indicated by the player information is performed in the gaming machine 1a.

  After this log-in process is performed, the gaming machine 1a records history information related to the game performed by the operation by the player as “game history information” (S3708). In step S3708, a series of processing in the game of the gaming machine 1a is performed. In step S3708, code information control processing is performed in the effect of the gaming machine 1a.

  When ending the game, logout processing is performed using the player information stored in the gaming machine 1a (S3709). This logout process cancels the designation of the player information specified in the login process. When the logout process is performed, the gaming machine 1a cancels the game history information and designation recorded so far. Code information or a password including the player information is created and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 of the gaming machine 1a.

  When the information terminal images and inputs code information (for example, a two-dimensional code) displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 of the gaming machine 1a using an imaging device or the like by the player's operation (S3710), the information terminal Transmits the input code information to the information processing server (S3711).

  In the information processing server that has received the code information from the information terminal, the player information and the game history information included in the code information are newly added and registered in the game history information managed by the information processing server (S3712). .

The sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 is operated during the operation effective period in which the operation on the operation means such as the effect button 35, the cross key 36, the infrared irradiation space in front of the liquid crystal display device 31, and the operation lever (not shown) is made effective. As a result, an effect pattern designating command (special effect effect pattern designating command) for designating a special effect is transmitted to the image control board 150.
Further, when the player who satisfies the above “front button auto mode release condition” sets this “front button auto mode” by selecting “front button auto mode”, the sub CPU 120a corresponds to the front button operation valid period. Even if the pressed operation of the attached operation type is not performed on the effect button 35, the button operation execution information (operation execution flag 1 (= ON)) is set at the specified timing specified by the table button operation valid period. Then, the control (auto button control) for executing the special effect is performed in the same way as when the effect button 35 is pressed.
Further, when the player who satisfies the above “back button semi-auto mode release condition” sets the “back button semi-auto mode” by selecting the “back button semi-auto mode”, the sub CPU 120 a In both the “valid period NA” and the “back button operation valid period NB”, the “count operation 2” is not performed, and 1 is added to the operation count counter C to set the counter value to 2 (C = 2). The second operation effect is executed as the back button special effect (discriminated as the operation of the second operation type).
In addition, when the player who satisfies the above “back button full auto mode release condition” sets the “back button full auto mode” by selecting the “back button full auto mode”, the sub CPU 120a sets the “back button full auto mode”. The counter value of the operation counter C is set to 2 without performing “designation operation 1” or “designation operation 2” in any of the “back button operation validity period NA” and “back button operation validity period NB”. (C = 2) (determined as an operation of the second operation type), and the second operation effect is executed as the back button special effect.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives game information related to the game in the big win lottery process such as a variation pattern designation command from the main control board 110, the sub CPU 120a stores the game information in the game information storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

Further, the sub CPU 120a receives a password (login command) for inputting information related to the player (player information) and instructing recording of the game history information, which is received by an input operation using the cross key 36 of the player. Then, player information and game history information included in the password are acquired. Then, the sub CPU 120a sets a login flag indicating that the player is in the designated login state to 1 (= ON) in the login flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.
On the other hand, the sub CPU 120a sets the login flag to 0 (= OFF) in order to grasp that the user is not logged in (logged out) in the login flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c by performing logout processing described later. Set to.

The sub CPU 120a causes the sub RAM 120c to retain player information and game history information included in the password.
In addition, the sub CPU 120a controls the production control modes (“front button auto mode”, “back button semi-auto mode”, “back button” using the production buttons 35 that can be selected according to the player level of the player in the gaming machine 1a. When the player selects “Full Auto Mode” or “Back Button Navigation Mode”), the mode setting flag (“front button auto mode setting flag”, “back button semi-auto mode setting flag”, “back button” “Full Auto Mode Setting Flag” and “Back Button Navigation Mode Setting Flag”) are set to 1 (= ON) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.
Further, the sub CPU 120a sets various flags such as an operation execution flag and an NB-2 setting flag described later to ON (= 1) or OFF (= 0) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

The sub ROM 120b stores various types of information such as table information (FIGS. 12, 13, 42A, 42B, 43, and 46) for determining an effect pattern designation command to be transmitted to the image control board 150. . As shown in the effect pattern determination table of FIGS. 12 and 13 and the various tables of FIGS. 42A, 42B, 43, and 46, the sub ROM 120b produces an effect among a plurality of game effects related to the game of the gaming machine 1a. For a game effect (designated effect) in which an operation on the operation means such as the effect button 35 for changing is enabled, an operation effective period ("front button operation effective period" and "back" The setting information of the button operation valid period “) is stored.
In other words, the sub CPU 120a controls a plurality of game effects related to the game of the gaming machine 1a, and the plurality of game effects include an operation effective period in which an operation on the operation means is valid for the player to the operation means. A game effect is set in which a “front button operation effective period” for performing an operation promotion notification for prompting the user's operation and a “back button operation effective period” for not performing the operation promotion notification are included.

  Further, the sub CPU 120a corresponds to the operation means (the effect button 35, the cross key 36, the infrared irradiation space in front of the liquid crystal display device 31, the operation lever (not shown)) associated with the operation effective period in the operation effective period. When an operation detection signal is supplied from various detection switches (effect button detection switch 35a, cross key detection switch 36a, operation lever detection switch) or infrared sensor 37a by operation, 1 is set to the operation number counter set in the sub RAM 120c. to add. Then, the sub CPU 120a performs an effect control process based on the counter value of the operation counter, and clears the operation number counter at a predetermined timing.

Further, when the front button auto mode is not set, the sub CPU 120a designates the front button operation effective period designated by the front button operation effective period (“single stroke”, “ If it is determined that “continuous hit” or “long press” is made, the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) in the sub-RAM 120c.
The sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c within the operation valid period.
When the front button auto mode is set, the sub CPU 120a does not perform the designation operation ("single stroke", "continuous stroke", or "long press") designated by the operation effective period in the operation effective period, so that the operation execution flag is set. setting but even when it is determined not to be set to 1 (= oN), the pre-specified specified timing (t _f), the operation execution flag in the flag setting area of the sub RAM120c to 1 (= oN) To do.

  The sub CPU 120a performs the effect processing of the normal effect and the special effect based on the table information stored in the sub ROM 120b by controlling the effect program stored in the sub ROM 120b.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation effect pattern determination table (FIG. 12 or 13) stored in the sub ROM 120b, and uses one variation effect according to the variation pattern designation command and the effect random number received from the main control board 110. Determine the pattern. That is, the sub CPU 120a transmits the determined variation effect pattern to the image control board 150.

  Further, the sub CPU 120a, when the variation effect pattern of the determined effect pattern designation command is a variation effect pattern of the effect in which the “table button operation valid period” is designated, In the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c, the operation type designation operation (“single stroke”, “continuous stroke”, or “long press”) designated by the “front button operation valid period” is performed on the effect button 35. Set the operation execution flag to 1 (= ON). When the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) has been set by performing the designated operation within the “front button operation valid period”, the sub CPU 120a performs the effect processing of “special effect”.

  Alternatively, the sub CPU 120a sub-sets the “front button auto mode” setting flag (front button auto mode setting flag) by selecting the “auto button mode” by the player who satisfies the “front button auto mode release condition”. Assume that the flag is set in the flag setting area of the RAM 120c. In this case, even if the sub CPU 120a does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by performing the designation operation on the effect button 35 within the “front button operation effective time” is set, At the designated timing designated in advance, the operation execution flag is set to ON (= 1) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Then, the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set, and performs an effect process of “special effect”.

When the player is in the login state and satisfies the “front button auto mode release condition”, the “front button auto mode” selection display on the “mode selection screen” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (not shown) By designating, “table button auto mode” can be selected.
In the present embodiment, the “front button auto mode release condition” is that the player level acquired in the game of the gaming machine 1a is 300 or more, but the “front button auto mode release condition” is not limited to this.
When the player level included in the game history information held in the sub RAM 120c is 300 or more and the player selects the table button auto mode, the sub CPU 120a performs control based on the “table button operation effective period”. Set the processing mode to “table button auto mode”. The sub CPU 120a sets the front button auto mode setting flag to 1 (= ON) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.
On the other hand, when the “front button auto mode” is not set and the “front button auto mode” is not set, the sub CPU 120a sets the front button auto mode setting flag to 0 (= OFF) in the sub RAM 120c.

In addition, when the player satisfies the “back button semi-auto mode release condition” when in the login state, the player selects and displays “back button semi-auto mode” on the “mode selection screen” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (not shown). )) Can be selected to select “back button semi-auto mode”.
In the present embodiment, the “back button semi-auto mode release condition” is that the player level acquired in the game of the gaming machine 1a is 400 or more, but the “back button semi-auto mode release condition” is not limited to this.
When the back button semi-auto mode is selected by the player when the player level included in the game history information held in the sub RAM 120c is 400 or more, the sub CPU 120a displays “back button operation effective period NA” or “ The control processing mode based on the “back button operation effective period NB” is set to “back button semi-auto mode”. The sub CPU 120a sets the back button semi-auto mode setting flag to 1 (= ON) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.
On the other hand, when the “back button semi-auto mode” is not set and the “back button semi-auto mode” is not set, the sub CPU 120a sets the back button semi-auto mode setting flag to 0 (= OFF) in the sub RAM 120c.

In addition, when the player satisfies the “rear button full auto mode release condition” when in the login state, the “rear button full auto mode” selection display on the “mode selection screen” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 ( "Back button full auto mode" can be selected by designating (not shown).
In the present embodiment, the “back button full auto mode release condition” is that the player level acquired in the game of the gaming machine 1a is 500 or more, but the “back button full auto mode release condition” is not limited to this.
When the back button full auto mode is selected by the player when the player level included in the game history information held in the sub RAM 120c is 500 or more, the sub CPU 120a displays “back button operation effective period NA” or The control processing mode based on the “back button operation effective period NB” is set to the “back button full auto mode”. The sub CPU 120a sets the back button full auto mode setting flag to 1 (= ON) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.
On the other hand, when the “back button full auto mode” is not set and the “back button full auto mode” is not set, the sub CPU 120a sets the back button full auto mode setting flag to 0 (= OFF) in the sub RAM 120c.

In addition, when the player satisfies the “rear button navigation mode release condition” when in the login state, the player selects and displays “rear button navigation mode” on the “mode selection screen” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (not shown). To select “Back button navigation mode”.
In the present embodiment, in the “back button navigation mode release condition”, the player level acquired in the game of the gaming machine 1a is 350 or more. The “rear button navigation mode release condition” is not limited to this.
If the “back button navigation mode” is selected by the player when the player level included in the game history information held in the sub RAM 120c is 350 or more, the sub CPU 120a performs control based on the “back button operation effective period”. Set the processing mode to “Back Button Navigation Mode”. In this case, the sub CPU 120a sets the setting flag (back button navigation setting flag) of “back button navigation mode” to 1 (= ON) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.
On the other hand, when the “back button navigation mode” is not set and the “back button navigation mode” is not set, the sub CPU 120a sets the back button navigation setting flag to 0 (= OFF) in the sub RAM 120c.
Is not set.

  Based on the player information and game history information held in the sub RAM 120c, the sub CPU 120a stores the player information including the points acquired by the player and the player level set based on the points, and the game history information. Generate and send to the information terminal.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing steps S3707 to S3709 in FIG. The detailed flow of the login process in step S3707 and the logout process in step S3709 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  The login process in step S3707 will be described in detail. In step S3707-1, the gaming machine 1a is operated by the player operating the cross key 36 provided on the cross key detection switch 36a of the gaming machine 1a. It is determined whether the password displayed in is input. The process of step S37071 is performed by determining whether or not the password is input from the information terminal by the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 of the gaming machine 1a.

  If it is determined in step S3707-1 that a password has been input, the gaming machine 1a analyzes the input password and reads player information included in the password in step S3707-2. This step S3707-2 is performed by the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3707-1 that the password has not been input, the gaming machine 1a advances the process to step S3707-5.

  Next, in step S3707-3, the gaming machine 1a retains information indicating that the player is in a specified login state and initializes stored game history information in response to the input of a password. To do.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 sets the login flag to ON (= 1) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c when the password is received. Further, the sub CPU 120a erases the player information stored in the sub RAM 120c, initializes the game history information, stores the received player information in the sub RAM 120c, and stores a storage area for storing the game history information. The sub RAM 120c is secured.

  Next, the gaming machine 1a registers the received player information in step S3707-4. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a registers the received player information in the sub RAM 120c.

  Next, in step S3707-5, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the game has been started based on whether or not the launch control board 160 has received information such as detecting the launch of a game ball. . If it is determined that the game is started, the process proceeds to step S3708. If it is determined that the game is not started, the process returns to step S3707-1. In the determination process of step S3707-5, the sub CPU 120a determines that the game has started by receiving information such as detecting the launch of the game ball by the launch control board 160.

  Further, the logout process in step S3709 of FIG. 37 will be described in detail. First, in step S3709-1, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not there is an instruction to end the game based on the detection of the pressing operation of the effect button 35. To do. The end of the game in this case is a determination as to whether or not the player has input a code information creation instruction. If the player has entered a code information creation instruction, the process proceeds to step S3709-2. If the player has not entered a code information creation instruction, the process returns to step S3708. The determination process of the instruction to end the game is performed by the sub CPU 120a determining whether or not the code information creation instruction information based on the detection by the effect button detection switch 35a is received.

  In step S3709-2, the gaming machine 1a generates code information including the stored player history information, player information, and the like.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 120a reads information such as player history information and player information stored in the sub RAM 120c, and generates code information including these pieces of information.

  In step S3709-3, the gaming machine 1a displays the generated code information on the liquid crystal display device 31.

  In step S3709-3, the sub CPU 120a transmits the generated code information to the image control board 150 and instructs the liquid crystal display device 31 to display the code information.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation execution flag setting process in the designated effect in which the “single stroke operation valid period” is designated.

In the sub-CPU 120a, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) that is set by performing a single pressing operation (single stroke) on the effect button 35 within the “single-stroke operation valid period” is displayed in the flag setting area of the sub-RAM 120c. Determine whether it has been set.
FIG. 39 (a) shows a case where the press button is not pressed once in the “single stroke operation valid period” in a state where the front button auto mode is not set (when the front button auto mode is not set). Is.
In the case of FIG. 39 (a), the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation detection signal is not supplied from the effect button detection switch 35a in the “single stroke operation valid period”, and sets the operation execution flag to 0 in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Set to (= OFF).

FIG. 39B shows a state where the front button auto mode is not set (when the front button auto mode is not set), and a single press operation (single stroke) is performed on the effect button 35 in the “single stroke operation valid period”. It shows that.
In the case of FIG. 39B, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to 1 (= ON) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c when the operation detection signal is supplied from the effect button detection switch 35a. .

FIG. 39 (c) shows a state in which the front button auto mode is set (when the front button auto mode is set), in the “single stroke operation valid period”, 30 frames (F) from the end of the “single stroke operation valid period”. This indicates that one press operation on the effect button 35 has been performed up to the previous time point (hereinafter also referred to as “30 frames before the end of the“ single-stroke operation valid period ”).
In the case of (c) of FIG. 39, the sub CPU 120a is supplied with the operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a 30 frames (F) before the end of the “single stroke operation valid period”, so that the sub CPU 120a In the flag setting area, the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON).

FIG. 39D shows the state in which the front button auto mode is set (when the front button auto mode is set), and the player applies the effect button 35 to the effect button 35 before 30 frames (F) before the “single stroke operation valid period”. This indicates that no pressing operation has been performed.
In the case of FIG. 39D, the sub CPU 120a does not supply an operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a until 30 frames (F) before the end of the “single stroke operation valid period”. It is determined that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set. As described above, when the front button auto mode is set, the sub CPU 120a does not set the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) because the operation detection signal is not supplied, and is 30 frames (F) before the end of the “single stroke operation valid period”. When the time elapses, the operation execution flag is set to ON (= 1) in the flag setting area of the sub-RAM 120c when the time elapses (designation timing t _f1 in the “single stroke operation valid period”).

As described above, when the table button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag at that time when the player presses the presentation button 35 once within the “single-stroke operation valid period”. Set to 1 (= ON). In addition, when the table button auto mode is set, the gaming machine 1a is operated at that time by the player operating the effect button 35 once 30 frames (F) before the end of the “single stroke operation valid period”. The execution flag is set to 1 (= ON).
By determining that the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) within the “single-stroke operation effective period”, the gaming machine 1a executes a predetermined operation effect according to “single-stroke” as a “special effect”.

In addition, even when the gaming machine 1a does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by operating the presentation button 35 once is set when the front button auto mode is set, The operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the designated timing t _f1 of the “operation valid period”. That is, when the table button auto mode is set, the gaming machine 1a is not pressed once before the end of the “single stroke operation valid period” 30 frames (F), and the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set. Even if it is determined that the operation execution flag is not set, the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) at the time 30 frames (F) before the end of the “single-stroke operation effective period” (specified timing t _f1 in the “single-stroke operation effective period”). ). Then, the gaming machine 1a determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set within the “single stroke operation valid period”, and executes a predetermined operation effect according to “single stroke” as the “special effect”. This “special effect” will be described in detail later.

On the other hand, when the front button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to 0 (= OFF) because the presentation button 35 is not pressed once within the “single stroke operation valid period”. When it is determined that the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF), the gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” with the lowest reliability or does not execute the “special effect”.
As described above, when the gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” even if the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF) in the “single-stroke operation effective period”, the “special effect” has the highest reliability. The production is low. Thus, a special effect that suggests a jackpot determination result is not provided to a player who does not perform a single stroke operation on the effect button 35 during the “single stroke operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is not set.

In this way, the gaming machine 1a is “special effect” even when the single button operation is not performed on the effect button 35 within the “single operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is set and when the front button auto mode is not set. A time difference (for 30 frames) is provided at the timing of executing.
The player views the timer gauge image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 during the “single stroke operation valid period” for the timing difference (time difference of about 30 frames) for setting the operation execution flag 1 (= ON). It is possible to recognize.
By recognizing this difference in timing (time difference of about 30 frames), the “special effect” that is executed without performing a single stroke operation during the “single stroke valid period” is displayed when the front button auto mode is set. It is possible to identify whether it was executed 30 minutes before the end of the “single-stroke operation valid period” or the “single-stroke operation valid period” when the table button auto mode is not set.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation execution flag setting process in the designated effect in which the “continuous hit operation valid period” is designated.

The sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) that is set by performing two or more pressing operations (continuous hits) on the effect button 35 within the “continuous hit operation valid period” is set. to decide.
FIG. 40A shows a case where the pressing operation is not performed once on the effect button 35 in the “continuous hitting operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is not set.
In the case of FIG. 40A, the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a is not supplied during the “continuous hitting operation valid period”, and sets the operation execution flag to 0 in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Set to (= OFF).

FIG. 40 (b) shows that the pressing operation for the effect button 35 has been performed once in the “continuous hitting operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is not set.
In the case of FIG. 40B, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the operation number counter in the sub RAM 120c when the operation detection signal is supplied from the effect button detection switch 35a in the “continuous hit operation valid period”. The sub CPU 120a determines that repeated hits are not performed within the “continuous hit operation valid period” by determining that the count value of the operation number counter is less than 2 at the end of the continuous hit operation valid period. The operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF) in the RAM 120c.

(C) of FIG. 40 shows that the pressing operation for the effect button 35 was performed twice in the “continuous hitting operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is not set.
In the case of FIG. 40C, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the operation number counter every time an operation detection signal is supplied from the effect button detection switch 35a. The sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) in the sub RAM 120c by determining that the counter value of the operation number counter is 2.

(D) of FIG. 40 shows the continuous hitting control performed in the “continuous hitting operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is set.
As shown in FIG. 40D, when the front button auto mode is set, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the operation number counter every 10 frames from the start to the end of the “continuous hitting operation valid period”.
Thereby, in the “continuous hitting operation valid period” at the time of setting the front button auto mode, the sub CPU 120a counts the counter value of the operation count counter when 20 frames have elapsed from the start of the “continuous hitting operation valid period” even if there is no continuous hitting operation by a player Becomes 2. In this case, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) in the sub RAM 120c when 20 frames have elapsed from the start of the “continuous hit operation effective period” (designated timing t _f2 in the “continuous hit operation effective period”).

FIG. 40 (e) shows the continuous hitting control performed during the “continuous hitting operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is set as in FIG. 40 (d).
As shown in FIG. 40 (e), even when the front button auto mode is set, every time the player presses the effect button 35 during the “continuous hitting operation valid period”, the operation number counter is displayed. 1 is added.
In this case, the gaming machine 1a may display the count number of the operation number counter on the liquid crystal display device 31, for example. Thus, the player can obtain a feeling that the player has pressed down more times than the case where the player has operated in the “continuous hitting operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is set.
In the “continuous hitting operation valid period” at the time of setting the front button auto mode, the sub CPU 120a determines that the player has pressed down twice for 20 frames before the start of the “continuous hitting operation valid period”. At the time of the second pressing operation (operation number counter = 2), the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

As described above, when the front button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a is operated for the second time when the player presses the presentation button 35 twice or more (sequential hitting) within the “continuous hitting operation valid period”. The operation execution flag is set to ON (= 1) at the time of the pressing operation.
In addition, the gaming machine 1a does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by pressing the effect button 35 twice or more (continuous hitting) is set when the front button auto mode is set. _However , the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the designated timing t _f2 of the “continuous operation valid period”. That is, when the table button auto mode is set, the gaming machine 1a adds 1 to the operation number counter every 10 frames from the start of the “continuous hitting operation valid period”, so that at most 20 from the start of the “continuous hitting operation valid period”. When the frame has elapsed, the operation number counter is set to 2 or more, and the operation execution flag is set to ON (= 1).
The gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” by determining that the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) within the “continuous hitting operation valid period”.

On the other hand, when the table button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a executes an operation in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c because the player does not press the effect button 35 more than once within the “continuous hitting operation valid period”. Set flag 0 (= OFF). When it is determined that the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF), the gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” with the lowest reliability or does not execute the “special effect”.
As described above, when the gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” even if the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF) in the “continuous hitting operation valid period”, the “special effect” has the highest reliability. The production is low. Thus, a special effect that suggests a jackpot determination result is not provided to a player who does not perform a continuous hit operation on the effect button 35 during the “continuous hit operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is not set.

  FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation validation flag setting process in the designated effect in which the “long press operation valid period” is designated.

FIG. 41A shows that the player does not perform a single pressing operation on the effect button 35 during the “long-pressing operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is not set. The sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag 1 (=) when the long press is performed on the effect button 35 within the “long press operation valid period” (one press is, for example, 2 seconds (120 frames) or more). ON) is set in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.
In the case of (a) of FIG. 41, the sub CPU 120a does not supply the operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a for more than 2 seconds in the “long press operation effective period” from the effect button detection switch 35a. In the flag setting area, the operation execution flag is set to OFF (= 0).

FIG. 41B shows that a pressing operation (long pressing) of 2 seconds or more is performed once in the “long pressing operation effective period” when the table button auto mode is not set.
In the case of (b) of FIG. 41, the sub CPU 120a performs the pressing operation (for 2 seconds or more by continuously supplying the operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a for 2 seconds or more during the “long-pressing operation valid period”. When the long press is performed once, the operation execution flag is set to ON (= 1) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

FIG. 41C is a diagram showing long press control performed in the “long press operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is set.
As shown in FIG. 41 (c), in the state where the front button auto mode is set, the operation is effective at the start of the “long-press operation valid period” (designated timing t _f3 in the “long-press operation valid period”). The enable flag is set ON (= 1).
Thereby, in the “long-pressing operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is set, the sub CPU 120a performs “long-pressing regardless of whether or not the player performs the pressing operation on the effect button 35 in the“ long-pressing operation valid period ”. Control is performed as if a long press operation was performed from the start to the end of the “operation valid period”.

As described above, when the table button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a is in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c when the player presses the effect button 35 within the “long press operation valid period”. Set the operation execution flag to ON (= 1).
In addition, even when the gaming machine 1a does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by the long press operation of the effect button 35 is set when the front button auto mode is set, The operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the designated timing t _f3 of the “push operation valid period”. That is, as described above, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c at the start of the “long press operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is set.
The gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” by determining that the operation execution flag is set to 1 (= ON) within the “long press operation valid period”.

On the other hand, when the table button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a operates in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c if the player does not hold down the effect button 35 within the “long press operation valid period”. Is set to 0 (= OFF). When it is determined that the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF), the gaming machine 1a executes the “special effect” with the lowest reliability or does not execute the “special effect”.
In this way, the gaming machine 1a most reliably trusts the “special effect” when the “special effect” is executed even if the operation execution flag is set to 0 (= OFF) in the “long press operation valid period”. The production is low. Thus, a special effect that suggests a jackpot determination result is not provided to a player who does not perform a single stroke operation on the effect button 35 during the “long press operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is not set.

  When the table button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a is operated by not performing the designation operation on the effect button 35 as described above in the “table button operation effective period” associated with the specific variation effect pattern. When the execution flag is set to OFF (= 0), the “special effect” is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the front button auto mode is not set, the “special effect” even if no operation is performed on the effect button 35 in the “front button operation effective period” associated with all the variable effect patterns. May be executed.

  42A and 42B determine a special effect production pattern designation command to be executed when the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set based on the designation operation of the “front button operation valid period”. It is a figure which shows the example of the production | presentation pattern determination table for this.

  As can be seen from the variation effect pattern determination tables of FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 described above, even if the effect content of the normal effect is the same variation effect pattern, the “table button operation effective period” (“ Any one of “single stroke operation valid period”, “continuous stroke operation valid period”, and “long press operation valid period”).

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1a, when the front button auto mode is not set, the player performs a designation operation on the effect button 35 during the “front button operation valid period” or the front button auto mode is set. Sometimes, regardless of the presence or absence of the designated operation, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set and the “special effect” is executed.

  In addition, when the table button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) when the player does not perform the designation operation on the effect button 35 during the “table button operation valid period”. When set, when the operation valid period is associated with “special effect”, the “special effect” with the lowest reliability is executed.

First, the effect content of the normal effect is “reach A1 (win)”, and the variable effect pattern 1-1 (FIG. 12, FIG. 13) in which the “single-stroke operation effective period M11” is associated as the “front button operation effective period”. Reference) will be described as an example.
For example, when the table button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a determines that a single stroke operation is performed on the effect button 35 during the “single stroke operation validity period M11” and the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set. Thus, the “special effect 11a” is executed.
In addition, when the table button auto mode is set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) by performing a single stroke operation on the effect button 35 30 frames before the end of the “single stroke operation valid period M11”. By determining that it has been performed, the “special effect 11a” is executed.
Alternatively, in the gaming machine 1a, when the front button auto mode is set, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set because the single operation is not performed on the effect button 35 by 30 frames before the end of the “single operation effective period M11”. If it is determined that it has not been set, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the time 30 frames before the end of the “single-stroke operation effective period M11” (specified timing specified in advance) and the “special effect 11a” is executed To do.

  In addition, when the table button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) because the single-stroke operation is not performed on the effect button 35 in the “single-stroke operation valid period M11”. For example, the “special effect 11b” that is the effect with the lowest reliability is executed.

Further, the effect content of the normal effect is “reach A1 (losing)” and the variable effect pattern 9-1 (FIGS. 12 and 13) in which the “single stroke operation effective period M11” is associated as the “front button operation effective period”. Reference) will be described as an example.
In “reach A1 (losing)”, it is assumed that the “special effect 21a” to be executed with the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set is, for example, the effect with the lowest reliability. At this time, it is assumed that the “special effect 21b” executed by setting the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) is the least reliable effect having the same content as the “special effect 21a”.
Thus, the “special effect” that is executed without performing a single stroke operation during the “single stroke operation valid period” of “reach A1 (losing)” is performed when the front button auto mode is set and when the front button auto mode is not set. If they are the same, the player shall distinguish whether the special effect is a special effect executed with the front button auto mode set or a special effect executed with the front button auto mode not set depending on the contents of the effect. I can't.
However, the gaming machine 1a provides a time difference (30 frames) at the timing of executing the “special effect” in the “single stroke operation valid period” between when the front button auto mode is set and when the front button auto mode is not set. . As a result, the “special effect” that is executed without performing a single-stroke operation during the “single-stroke operation effective period” of “reach A1 (losing)” is the “single-stroke operation effective period” when the front button auto mode is set It is possible to discriminate whether the processing is executed by the passage 30 frames before the end or the processing is executed by the end of the “single stroke operation valid period” when the front button auto mode is not set.

Next, the effect content of the normal effect is “reach A1 (win)”, and the variable effect pattern 1-2 (FIG. 12, FIG. 12) in which “the continuous hitting operation effective period M12” is associated as the “front button operation effective period”. 13) will be described as an example.
For example, when the table button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) has been set by performing the continuous hitting operation on the effect button 35 during the “continuous hitting operation valid period M12”. By doing so, the “special effect 12a” is executed.
Further, the gaming machine 1a determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set by performing the continuous hitting operation on the effect button 35 during the “continuous hitting operation valid period M12” when the front button auto mode is set. “Special effect 12a” is executed. Alternatively, when the table button auto mode is set, the gaming machine 1a does not perform the repeated operation on the effect button 35 in the “continuous operation valid period M12” and does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set. The operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the time when 20 frames have elapsed from the start of the “continuous hitting operation valid period M12” (specified timing specified in advance), and the “special effect 12a” is executed.

  In addition, when the table button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a determines that the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) is set by performing the continuous operation on the effect button 35 during the “continuous operation effective period M12”. By doing this, the “special effect 12b”, which is different from the “special effect 12a”, is executed.

Next, the effect contents of the normal effect are “reach A1 (hit)” and the variable effect pattern 1-3 (FIG. 12, FIG. 12) in which “long press operation effective period M13” is associated as the “front button operation effective period”. An example will be described with reference to FIG.
For example, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) by performing a long press operation on the effect button 35 during the “long press operation effective period M13” when the front button auto mode is not set. Thus, the “special effect 13a” is executed.
In addition, when the table button auto mode is set, the gaming machine 1a determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set by performing a long press operation on the effect button 35 during the “long press operation effective period M13”. By doing so, the “special effect 13a” is executed. Alternatively, the gaming machine 1a operates at the time when the “long push operation effective period M13” starts even if the long push operation is not performed on the effect button 35 during the “long press operation effective period M13” when the front button auto mode is set. The execution flag 1 (= ON) is set and the “special effect 13a” is executed.

  In addition, when the table button auto mode is not set, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) because the long press operation is not performed on the effect button 35 during the “long press operation effective period M13”. Set and execute “special effect 13b”, which is different from “special effect 13a”.

  FIG. 43 determines the effect pattern designation command for special effects to be executed when the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set in the above-described “back button operation effective period N1” to “back button operation effective period N7”. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern determination table for doing.

  The “back button operation effective period N1” for executing the “back button special effect 1” is, for example, from the branch of reach loss effect to the start of the hit effect. When the effect button 35 is repeatedly hit twice or more within the “back button operation effective period N1”, the gaming machine 1a blinks the center lamp (the center lamp of the effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps). “Center lamp flash” is executed as “Back button special effect 1”.

The “back button operation effective period N2” for executing the “back button special effect 2” is, for example, a specific object out of a plurality of objects (such as the effect driving device 33) provided on the game board 2. This is the time between 5 frames before activating (before gimmick operation). In the low-accuracy and short-time gaming state, the effect button 35 is pressed once (single stroke) within the “back button operation effective period N2”, so that the gaming machine 1a can play special sounds (melody, voice sound, etc.). ) Is output as “back button special effect 2”.
Note that when the effect button 35 is pressed 30 frames before the “back button operation effective period N2”, the center lamp flash special effect may not be performed.

  The “back button operation effective period N3” for executing the “back button special effect 3” is, for example, 30 frames from the start of the character reach. When the effect button 35 is pressed once (single stroke) during this “back button operation effective period N3”, the gaming machine 1a displays an effect of displaying the special character image on the liquid crystal display device 31 as “back button special”. This is executed as “Production 3”.

  The “back button operation effective period N4” for executing the “back button special effect 4” is, for example, 90 frames from the end of the front button operation effective period. When the production button 35 is repeatedly hit 10 times during this “back button operation effective period N4”, the gaming machine 1a reproduces the voice sound of the subtitle of the development reach when the reach loss is developed into the SP reach or SPSP reach. The output is executed as “back button special effect 4”.

  The “back button operation effective period N5” for executing the “back button special effect 5” is, for example, from the start of change to the end of change. Each time the gaming machine 1a is pressed once (single stroke) in the “back button operation effective period N5”, a predetermined lamp (any lamp or frame lamp of the effect lighting device 34 having a plurality of lamps) is provided. “Lamp ON” for flashing is executed as “Back button special effect 5”. However, such a special effect 5 may not be performed during the fixed time even during a change.

The “back button operation effective period N6” for executing the “back button special effect 6” is, for example, a time of 150 frames from the start of the ending of the jackpot game.
The gaming machine 1a performs an effect (hereinafter referred to as a "special effect A") that is performed in a highly accurate and short-time game state after a probable big hit by three consecutive hits during the "back button operation effective period N6". After that, a normal jackpot will be won to become a low-probability and non-short-time gaming state, and in the subsequent low-probability and non-time-short gaming state, it will be won again for a promising variable jackpot. Is executed as “back button special effect 6”.

The “back button operation effective period N7” for executing the “back button special effect 7” is, for example, a time of 150 frames from the start of the opening of the jackpot game.
The gaming machine 1a performs a special effect similar to the “back button special effect 6” by performing three consecutive hits in the “back button operation effective period N7”. That is, the gaming machine 1a is played three times in the “back button operation effective period N7”, thereby producing an effect that is performed in a highly accurate and short-time gaming state after a probable change (this is referred to as “special effect A”). After that, the player wins a normal jackpot to become a low-probability and non-short-time gaming state, and in the subsequent low-probability and non-time-short gaming state, he wins a promising jackpot again, thereby achieving a special effect in the subsequent high-probability and short-time gaming state. “A” is executed as “back button special effect 7”.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1a according to the present embodiment, apart from these “back button operation effective period N1” to “back button operation effective period N7”, the operation type of the operation performed within the operation effective period is “first When the operation type is determined, a “first operation effect” corresponding to an operation determined as the first operation type (also referred to as an operation of “first operation type”) is executed as a special effect. , “Second operation effect” corresponding to an operation of the second operation type (also referred to as an operation of “second operation type”) is executed as a special effect. Back button operation effective periods ("back button operation effective period NA" and "back button operation effective period NB" described later) are provided.

In this embodiment, the front button operation effective periods M11 to M13, M21 to M23, M31 to M33, M41 to M43, M51 to M53, M61 to M63, M71 to M73, M81 to M83, and the back button operation effective The periods N1 to N4, N6, N7, NA1, NA2, NA3, NA4, NB1, NB2, NB3, and NB4 are set as non-overlapping periods.
In the present embodiment, the above-described back button operation effective period is not limited to the back button operation effective periods N1 to N7, NA1 to NA4, and NB1 to NB4.

“Designating operation 1” and “designating operation 2” are associated with “back button operation effective period NA” and “back button operation effective period NB”.
“Designation operation 1” is an operation that can be accepted first in both “back button operation effective period NA” and “back button operation effective period NB”, and corresponds to “operation of the first operation type”.
Further, “designation operation 2” is an operation that can be accepted after “designation operation 1” in both “back button operation effective period NA” and “back button operation effective period NB”. The “operation of the second operation type” is an operation including “designation operation 1” and “designation operation 2”.

FIG. 44A is a diagram for explaining the “back button operation effective period NA”. FIG. 44B is a diagram for explaining the “back button operation effective period NB”.
“Back button operation effective period NA” and “Back button operation effective period NB” are both “first operation type” operation (designated operation 1) and “single operation (single press) of a predetermined operation means”. Are associated with each other as “second operation type” operations (operations consisting of the designation operation 1 and the designation operation 2).
In the gaming machine 1a, the operation type of the operation in the “back button operation effective period NA” or the “back button operation effective period NB” is “first operation type” (single operation of the predetermined operation means (single press)). Is determined as the “special effect”, the “first operation effect” corresponding to the operation of the first operation type is performed. In the gaming machine 1a, the operation type of the operation in the “back button operation effective period NA” or “back button operation effective period NB” is “second operation type” (predetermined operation means (two presses)). As a “special effect”, a “second operation effect” corresponding to the operation of the second operation type is performed.

FIG. 44A is a diagram for explaining an example of “back button operation effective period NA”. It should be noted that the "back button operation effective period NA" is to start with the timing T _0, and ends the timing T _a.
FIG. 44A (a) shows a case where the operation is not performed once in the “back button operation effective period NA”.
In the case of (a) of FIG. 44A, the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation detection signal is not supplied from the predetermined operation means in which the operation is valid in the “back button operation effective period NA”, and any “special effects” Execution control is not performed.

FIG. 44A (b) shows that in the “back button operation effective period NA”, a single operation (single press) was performed on a predetermined operation means as the operation of the first operation type (designated operation 1). Is shown.
Further, (c) of FIG. 44A shows that the operation of the second operation type (operation consisting of the designation operation 1 and the designation operation 2) is repeatedly performed on a predetermined operation means in the “back button operation effective period NA”. This indicates that (two presses) has been performed.

Sub CPU120a, as shown in (b) of FIG. 44A, by one-base hit (a single pressing) is performed on a predetermined operation means at a timing _{T 1} of the in "back button operation lifetime NA" When the “back button operation effective period NA” ends (timing T _a ), it is determined that the operation type of the operation in the “back button operation effective period NA” is the operation of the first operation type (single stroke for a predetermined operation means). To do. Thereby, the sub CPU 120a performs execution control of the “first operation effect” according to the operation of the first operation type as the “special effect”.
The sub CPU120a, as shown in (c) of FIG. 44A, after the one-base hit (a single pressing) is performed on a predetermined operation means at a timing _{T 1} of the in "back button operation lifetime NA" by being the second one-base hit against the operating means at a timing T _2, the "back button operation lifetime NA" at the end (timing T _a), the operation in the "back button operation lifetime NA" operation It is determined that the type is an operation of the second operation type (repetitive hitting with respect to a predetermined operation means). Thereby, the sub CPU 120a performs execution control of the second operation effect according to the operation of the second operation type as the “special effect”.

The sub CPU 120a changes one or both of “operation of the first operation type” and “operation of the second operation type” when a predetermined “operation change time” is reached. To do.
FIG. 44B shows that “the operation determined to be the first operation type” is changed from “single operation to the predetermined operation means (single press)” to “another operation” when the predetermined “operation change timing” is reached. Changed to “Single stroke on the means (single press)” and changed “Operation determined as the second operation type” from “Sequential hit on the predetermined operation means (two presses)” to “A predetermined time on another operation means or longer” It shows an example of changing to “long press of (continuous press for a predetermined time or longer)”.
FIG. 44B (a) shows a case where the operation is not performed once in the “back button operation effective period NA”.
In the case of (a) of FIG. 44B, the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation detection signal is not supplied from the predetermined operation means in which the operation is valid in the “back button operation effective period NA”, and any “special effect” Execution control is not performed.

(B) in FIG. 44B, in the "back button operation lifetime NA" timing T ₃ in, as a first operation type of the operation (specifying operation 1), (pressed once) one-base hit to another operating means Indicates that this has been done.
Further, (c) in FIG. 44B shows that in this “back button operation effective period NA”, a long press (starting operation) of the first operation type at the timing T ₃ (single stroke) is started for this other operation means ( it is intended to indicate that the continuous pressing) is performed until the timing T _5. For in FIG 44B (c), sub CPU120a is long press which starts timing _{T 3,} at the time of continuing the predetermined predetermined time (timing _{T 4),} the long press of the predetermined time or more rows It is determined that it has been broken.
Then, at the end of the “back button operation effective period NA” (timing T _a ), the sub CPU 120a displays “another operation means” whose operation type in the “back button operation effective period NA” is “first operation type”. As a special effect, execution control of the “first operation effect” according to this operation is performed. On the other hand, at the end of the “back button operation effective period NA” (timing T _a ), the sub CPU 120a displays “second operation type” (operation consisting of the designated operation 1 and the designated operation 2) “for another operation means. By discriminating that “long press for a predetermined time or longer (continuous press for a predetermined time or more)”, execution control of the “second operation effect” corresponding to this operation is performed as a special effect.

FIG. 45A is a diagram for explaining an example of “back button operation effective period NB”.
This “back button operation effective period NB” is further set to “back button operation effective period NB-2” when an operation of the first operation type is performed during the timing “back button operation effective period NB-1”. Is the operation validity period.
The “back button operation effective period NB-1” starts at timing T ₀ and ends at timing T _b1 .
Also, "back button operation lifetime NB-2" is intended to begin at a timing T ₁₁ the operation of the first operation type is performed during "back button operation lifetime NB-1", and ends the timing T _b2 And
“Back button operation effective period NB” is associated with “single stroke of a predetermined operation means (single press)” as the operation of the first operation type (designated operation 1), and the operation of the second operation type As a (operation consisting of the designation operation 1 and the designation operation 2), “sequential hitting of predetermined operation means (two presses)” is associated.
The sub CPU 120a determines that the operation type of the operation in the “back button operation effective period NB-1” shown in FIG. 45A is “first operation type” (single operation (single operation) of a predetermined operation means). To set “back button operation effective period NB-2”.
The sub CPU 120a performs the “second operation effect” according to the operation of the second operation type by being operated in the “back button operation effective period NB-2” and being determined as the operation of the second operation type. On the other hand, since it is not determined that the operation type is the second operation type, the first operation effect corresponding to the operation of the first operation type is performed.

FIG. 45A shows a case where no operation is performed once from the start (timing T ₀ ) to the end (timing T _b1 ) of the “back button operation effective period NB-1”.
In the case of (a) in FIG. 45A, the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation detection signal is not supplied from the predetermined operation means in the “back button operation effective period NB-1”, and performs execution control of any “special effects”. Not performed.

(B) in FIG. 45A, at a timing T ₁₁ in the "back button operation lifetime NB-1", pressed one-base hit (one for a given operating means as a first operation type of the operation (specifying operation 1) ) Is set, the “back button operation effective period NB-2” is set, indicating that no operation is performed in the “back button operation effective period NB-2”. In this case, at the end of the “back button operation effective period NB-2” (timing T _b2 ), the sub CPU 120a performs the operation in the “back button operation effective period NB” as the operation of the first operation type (single operation for a predetermined operation means). ), The execution control of the “first operation effect” corresponding to the operation of the first operation type is performed as the “special effect”.
Further, (c) in FIG. 45A is an indication that the operation at the timing T ₁₂ in the "back button operation lifetime NB-2" is performed. In this case, the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation in the “back button operation effective period NB” is the operation of the second operation type (from a predetermined operation means continuous stroke (single stroke (designated operation 1) and subsequent single stroke (designated operation 2)). As a “special effect”, execution control of the “second operation effect” corresponding to the operation of the second operation type is performed.

The sub CPU 120a changes one or both of “operation of the first operation type” and “operation of the second operation type” when a predetermined “operation change time” is reached. To do.
FIG. 45B shows that “first operation type operation” is changed from “single operation for a predetermined operation means (single press)” to “single operation for another operation means” when a predetermined “operation change timing” is reached. ("Press once") and change "Operation of the second operation type" from "Continuous strike on the predetermined operation means (2 presses)" to "Long press on another operation means (continuous over a predetermined time) In the example shown in FIG. Note that (a) in FIG. 45B corresponds to (a) in FIG. 45A.
(B) in FIG. 45B, in the timing T ₁₃ in the "back button operation lifetime NB-1", as a first operation type of the operation (specifying operation 1), to another operating means one-base hit (a single This indicates that (pressed) has been performed. As described above, the “back button operation effective period NB-2” is set by performing the operation of the first operation type during the “back button operation effective period NB-1”.
Further, (c) in FIG. 45B, in the timing T ₁₃ in the "back button operation lifetime NB-1", as the operation of the first operation type, operation to another operation means (one-base hit) is performed, As a result, “back button operation effective period NB-2” is set, and the operation of the first operation type (single stroke) (designated operation 1) as a starting point (continuous pressing) as the operation of the second operation type. it is intended to indicate that the (specifying operation 2) is performed until a timing T _15. For in FIG 45B (c), sub CPU120a is long press which starts timing _{T 13,} at the time of continuing the predetermined predetermined time (timing _{T 14),} the long press of the predetermined time or more rows It is determined that it has been broken.
Then, at the end of the “back button operation effective period NB-2” (timing T _b3 ), the sub CPU 120a sets the operation type of the operation in the “back button operation effective period NB” to “first operation type” (designated operation 1). As a special effect, execution control of the “first operation effect” is performed as a special effect. On the other hand, at the end of the “back button operation effective period NB-2” (timing T _b3 ), the sub CPU 120a selects “long press for another operation means” (continuous press for a predetermined time or more) as the “second operation type”. ) ”(Operation consisting of the designated operation 1 and the designated operation 2), the execution control of the“ second operation effect ”corresponding to this operation is performed as a special effect.

  FIG. 46 is a diagram showing an example of an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern designation command for a back button special effect executed by operations in the “back button operation effective period NA” and “back button operation effective period NB”. It is. In the table of FIG. 46, for simplification of description, “back button operation effective period NA1” and “back button operation effective period NA2” are given as “back button operation effective period NA”, and “back button operation effective period NA2”. As the “operation effective period NB”, “back button operation effective period NB1” and “back button operation effective period NB2” are listed, and “back button operation effective period NA3”, “back button operation effective period NA4”, “back button operation effective” Detailed description of “period NB3” and “back button operation effective period NB4” is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 46, in the “back button operation effective period NA1” (or “back button operation effective period NB1”), the “single operation of the effect button 35” (designation operation 1) is performed as the operation of the first operation type. Also, as the operation of the second operation type, “single hit of the effect button 35 (two presses)” consisting of a single hit of the effect button 35 (designation operation 1) and a single shot of the effect button 35 (designation operation 2) is associated. It has been.
In addition, in the “back button operation effective period NA2” (or “back button operation effective period NB2”), “single stroke of the cross key right (right key 364A) (one press)” as the operation of the first operation type ( The designation operation 1) is also performed from the single operation of the cross key right (right key 364A) (designation operation 1) and the single operation of the cross key right (right key 364A)) (designation operation 2) as the operation of the second operation type. “Cross key right (right key 364A) continuous hitting (two presses)” is associated.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, the gaming machine 1a has a “operation of the first operation type” composed of “designated operation 1” triggered by the “operation change period” set for each day of the week. In addition, one or both of the “operation of the second operation type” consisting of “designation operation 1” and “designation operation 2” is changed from “basic operation” to “change operation” that are associated outside the “operation change period”. Change to
Based on the timing signal input from the RTC 121, the sub CPU 120a sets the “operation change period setting flag” to 0 (= OFF) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c if the current time is outside the “operation change period”. Yes. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the current time is the “operation change period” based on the time signal input from the RTC 121, the sub CPU 120a sets the “operation change period setting flag” to 1 (= ON).
When the “operation change period setting flag” is set to 1 (= ON), the sub CPU 120a sets “first operation type” associated with “back button operation effective period NA” and “back button operation effective period NB”. "Operation" and "operation of the second operation type" from "basic operation" that is associated outside the "operation change period" to "change" that is associated with the current "operation change period" Change to "Operation".

For example, when the current time is Monday, the sub CPU 120a, based on the table shown in FIG. 46, when the current time is outside the “operation change period” (18:00:00 to 19:00), “Single operation (single press) of effect button 35” of “basic operation” associated with “operation of first operation type” outside “operation change period” in “back button operation effective period NB1” (specified) “Operation 1)”, “Operation of the second operation type” is “Basic operation”, “Strike of the effect button 35 (two presses)” (single operation of the effect button 35 (designated operation 1), and the subsequent effect button 35 The back button special effect is controlled as a single stroke (designation operation 2)).
On the other hand, on this Monday, during the “operation change period” (18: 0 to 19:00), the sub CPU 120a performs “first operation in the“ back button operation effective period NA1 ”and“ back button operation effective period NB1 ”. “Type Operation” is “Change Operation” “Cross Key Up (Up Key 361A) Single Strike (One Press)” (Designation Operation 1), “Second Operation Type Operation” is “Change Operation” “ Special control of the back button is controlled as "On the cross key (upper key 361A) (two presses)" (single hit on the cross key (designation operation 1) and subsequent single stroke on the cross key (designation operation 2)) Do.

Further, for example, when the current time is Thursday, the sub CPU 120a performs the “back button operation effective period NA1” and “back button operation effective period NB1” during the “operation change timing” (18: 00 to 19:00). “Operation of second operation type” is “Change operation” “long press of right key of cross key (364A) (press for 3 seconds or more)” (single operation of cross key right (designation operation 1) and subsequent designation The back button special effect is controlled as a long press (designation operation 2) for 3 seconds or more starting from the single stroke of the cross key to the right of operation 1.
In this case, the sub CPU 120a determines that the “operation of the first operation type” has been performed when the operation detection signal is supplied from the effect button detection switch 35a when the effect button 35 is pressed. This “operation of the first operation type” is “single operation of the effect button 35 (one press)” of “designation operation 1”. Then, the sub CPU 120a includes “designation operation 1” and “designation operation 2” by continuously supplying an operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a for 3 seconds or more starting from “designation operation 1”. It is determined that the “operation of the second operation type” has been performed.

  Further, for example, when the current time is Friday, the sub CPU 120a performs the “back button operation effective period NA1” and “back button operation effective period NB1” during the “operation change time” (19:00 to 20:00). The control for the back button special effect is performed as “operation of the first operation type” is “change operation” and “operation of holding the hand once in the infrared irradiation space in front of the liquid crystal display device 31” (designation operation 1). Hold the hand once in the infrared irradiation space in front of the liquid crystal display device 31 for “operation of operation type” for “change operation” (designation operation 1), and then press the cross key right (right key 364A) with a single stroke (designation operation 2) As the “operation to perform”, the back button special effect is controlled.

  Further, for example, when the current time is Saturday, the sub CPU 120a performs the “back button operation effective period NA1” and “back button operation effective period NB1” during the “operation change time” (14:00 to 15:00). The “back operation special effect” is controlled by setting “the operation of the first operation type” to “the operation of inclining the operation lever once” (designation operation 1) of “change operation”, and “operation of the second operation type” Back button for “Change operation” as “Operation for tilting the operation lever once (designation operation 1) and then holding the hand once in the infrared irradiation space in front of the liquid crystal display 31 (designation operation 2)” Control special effects.

Further, as shown in FIG. 46, the gaming machine 1a has the “first operation effect” and “second operation effect” triggered by the “effect change period” set for each day of the week. Change one or both.
Specifically, the sub CPU 120a sets the “effect change period setting flag” to 0 (=) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c if the current time is outside the predetermined “operation change period” based on the timing signal input from the RTC 121. OFF) is set.
On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “effect change period” has been reached based on the time signal input from the RTC 121, the sub CPU 120a sets the “effect change period setting flag” to 1 (= ON).
When the “production change period setting flag” is set to 1 (= ON), the sub CPU 120a associates with “back button operation effective period NA” and “back button operation effective period NB” as shown in FIG. The back button special effect (one or both of “first operation effect” and “second operation effect”) is changed from “original effect” to “change effect”.

For example, in the case of Monday, the sub CPU 120a is in the “back button operation effective period NA1” and “back button operation effective period NB1” when it is outside the time zone (18:00 to 20:00) which is the “production change period”. The “first operation effect” that is executed when the “operation of the first operation type” is performed is the “back button special effect 1a”, and the “second operation operation” that is executed when the “operation of the second operation type” is performed. The “production” is set to “back button special production 1b”.
On the other hand, on this Monday, the sub CPU 120a performs the “back button operation effective period NA1” and “back button operation effective period NB1” during the “production change period” (18:00 to 20:00). The “first operation effect” executed when the “operation of the first operation type” is performed is “change effect 1a-2” which is a change effect of the “back button special effect 1a”, and the “second operation type” The “second operation effect” executed when the “operation” is performed is set as “change effect 1b-1” which is a change effect of the “back button special effect 1b”.

In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1a sets (customizes) “back button semi-auto mode” when a player who satisfies the “rear button semi-auto mode release condition” (for example, the player level is 400 or more) selects. To do. In this “back button semi-auto mode”, the gaming machine 1a performs “designation operation” without performing the “designation operation 2” associated with the “back button operation validity period NA” and the “back button operation validity period NB”. It is determined that the “operation 2” has been performed, the operation counter C is set to 2, and the “second operation effect” corresponding to the “operation of the second operation type” is executed. Details of the special effect process of “back button operation effective period NA” and “back button operation effective period NB” in the “back button semi-auto mode” will be described later.
Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming machine 1a sets the “back button full auto mode” when a player who satisfies the “back button full auto mode release condition” (for example, the player level is 500 or more) selects ( Customize). In this “back button full auto mode”, the gaming machine 1a has both “designation operation 1” and “designation operation 2” associated with the “back button operation validity period NA” and “back button operation validity period NB”. Even if the player does not perform the above operation, it is determined that “designated operation 1” and “designated operation 2” have been performed, and the counter value of the operation count counter C is set to 2, and “operation of the second operation type” is set. The corresponding “second operation effect” is executed. Details of the special effect processing for the “back button operation effective period NA” and the “back button operation effective period NB” in the “back button full auto mode” will be described later.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart for explaining the process flow of the special effect process (step S3201 described above) associated with the single-stroke operation effective period when the front button auto mode is not set.
In step S4701, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “single-stroke operation effective period” has started due to the end of the button effect standby time before the button effect of the single-stroke instruction for the effect button 35 is performed. If the sub CPU 120a determines in step S4701 that the “single stroke operation valid period” has started, the process proceeds to step S4702, and a text message such as “Please press the button!” Is displayed on the effect button 35. And control to execute a front button navigation effect displayed together with the timer gauge image. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines in step S4701 that the single stroke operation valid period has not started, the series of processing ends.

In step S4703, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected during the single-stroke operation effective period. 1 is added to the operation counter.
Specifically, when the operation detection signal based on the operation of the effect button 35 by the player is input from the effect button detection switch 35a, the sub CPU 120a applies the effect button 35 to the effect button 35 during the single stroke operation effective period. It is determined that the pressing operation has been detected, the process proceeds to step S4704, and 1 is added to the operation number counter.
On the other hand, in this step S4703, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is not performed during the single stroke operation valid period, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S4708 and determines whether or not the single stroke operation valid period has elapsed. . In step S4708, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the single stroke operation valid period has not elapsed, the sub CPU 120a ends the series of processes. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the single stroke operation valid period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S4709.

  The sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set within the single stroke operation valid period. Determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set by determining that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is not detected in step S4703 (NO in step S4703). Then, the sub CPU 120a determines that the single stroke operation valid period has expired in step S4708 in a state where the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set (YES in step S4708), and operates within the single stroke operation valid period. It is determined that the execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set, and the process proceeds to step S4709.

  In step S4705, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S4706, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects shown in FIG. 42A or FIG. 42B stored in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the variable effect pattern, the single stroke operation designated for the single stroke operation valid period. In response to this, the effect pattern for the special effect is determined, and effect control data for controlling the special effect of the effect pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S4707, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the special effect determined in step S4706 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S4709, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to OFF (= 0) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM c, and the process proceeds to step S4709.

  In step S4710, the sub CPU 120a executes the special effect based on the effect pattern determination table for the special effect in FIG. 42A or FIG. 42B even if the player does not perform a single stroke operation on the effect button 35 during the single stroke operation valid period. Judge whether to do. In step S4710, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the special effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S4711. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the special effect is not to be executed, the process proceeds to step S4713.

  In step S4711, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects stored in the sub ROM 120b in FIG. 42A or 42B, and the player performs a single stroke operation on the effect button 35 during the single stroke operation valid period. The effect pattern of the special effect to be executed is determined at least, and effect control data for controlling the special effect of the effect pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S4712, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the special effect determined in step S4711, in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S4713, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter in the counter setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect processing (step S3202 described above) associated with the single stroke operation effective period performed when the front button auto mode is set.
In step S4801, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “single-stroke operation valid period” has started due to the end of the button effect standby time before the button effect of the single-stroke instruction for the effect button 35 is performed. In step S4801, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “single stroke operation valid period” has started, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S4802, and displays a text message such as “Please press the button !!” And control to execute a front button navigation effect displayed together with the timer gauge image.
On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines in step S4801 that the single stroke operation valid period has not started, the series of processing ends.
In step S4803, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected 30 frames before the end of the single-stroke operation effective period. Add 1 to.
The sub CPU 120a performs a single press operation of the effect button 35 by the player from the effect button detection switch 35a until 30 frames before the end of the single-stroke operation effective period, which is the designated timing (t _f1 ) specified in advance. When the operation detection signal is supplied, it is determined that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected 30 frames before the end of the single stroke operation valid period, and the process proceeds to step S4804, where 1 is added to the operation number counter.
On the other hand, in this step S4803, the sub CPU 120a does not supply an operation detection signal based on a single pressing operation of the effect button 35 by the player from the effect button detection switch 35a until 30 frames before the end of the single stroke operation effective period. If it is determined that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 has not been detected, the process advances to step S4805 to determine whether or not 30 frames before the end of the single-stroke operation effective period have elapsed. In step S4805, if the sub CPU 120a determines that 30 frames before the end of the single stroke operation effective period have not elapsed, the sub CPU 120a ends the series of processes, and determines that 30 frames before the end of the single stroke operation effective period have elapsed. If so, the process advances to step S4806.

  The sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set during the period from the start of the single stroke operation valid period to 30 frames before the end. The sub CPU 120a determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set by determining that the pressing operation on the effect button 35 is not detected in step S4803 (NO in step S4803). Then, the sub-CPU 120a determines that 30 frames before the end of the single-stroke operation valid period have elapsed in step S4805 in a state where the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set (YES in step S4805), thereby performing the single-stroke operation. It is determined that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set between the start of the effective period and 30 frames before the end, and the process proceeds to step S4806.

In step S4806, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag ON (= 1) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.
At this time, if it is detected in step S4803 that the effect button 35 has been pressed, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the operation number counter at that time (step S4804), and the operation execution flag 1 ( = ON) is set.
On the other hand, when the process of step S4806 is performed subsequent to step S4805, the sub CPU 120a operates the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) at the time 30 frames before the end of the single stroke operation valid period, which is a designated timing designated in advance. ) Is set (step S4806).
Thus, even if the sub CPU 120a does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) that is set by pressing the effect button 35 is set, the operation execution flag 1 (in step S4806). = ON) is set.

  In step S4807, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects shown in FIG. 42A or FIG. 42B stored in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the variable effect pattern, the single stroke operation designated in the single stroke operation valid period. An effect pattern for a special effect corresponding to the effect pattern is determined, and effect control data for controlling the special effect of the effect pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S4808, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the special effect determined in step S4807 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S4809, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter in the counter setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

For example, when the “single-stroke operation valid period” starts when the effect image as shown in FIG. 49A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, for example, FIG. 49 ( A button effect image as shown in b) is displayed.
Then, regardless of whether the auto button is set or not set, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set when the player presses the effect button 35 during the single stroke operation valid period.
When the front button auto mode is set, even if there is no pressing operation up to 30 frames before the end of the single-stroke effective period, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at that time. In this way, when the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set, for example, a special effect effect image (one large sword) as shown in FIG. 49C is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. Is done.
On the other hand, when the front button auto mode is not set and the player does not press the effect button 35 during the single-stroke operation effective period, the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) is set, for example, the reliability is the lowest (see FIG. A special effect effect image (one small sword) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (the reliability is lower than that of the image of FIG. 49C) (see FIG. 49D).

FIG. 50 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect processing (step S3203 described above) associated with the continuous hitting operation valid period performed when the front button auto mode is not set.
In step S <b> 5001, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not the “continuous hit operation valid period” has started due to the elapse of the button effect standby time before performing the button effect of the continuous hit instruction for the effect button 35. In step S5001, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “continuous hitting operation valid period” has started, the process proceeds to step S5002, and for example, a text message such as “Press the button repeatedly!” Is displayed on the effect button 35. And control to execute a front button navigation effect displayed together with the timer gauge image. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines in step S5001 that the continuous hitting operation valid period has not started, the series of processing ends.

In step S5003, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 is detected during the continuous hitting operation valid period. If it is determined that the sub CPU 120a has detected it, the process proceeds to step S5004, and 1 is added to the operation number counter. .
On the other hand, in this step S5003, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the press operation on the effect button 35 is not performed during the continuous hitting operation valid period, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S5009 and determines whether or not the continuous hitting operation valid period has ended. In step S5009, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the continuous hitting operation valid period has not ended, the sub CPU 120a ends the process of FIG. 50. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the continuous hitting operation valid period has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S5010. .

  In step S5005, the sub CPU 120a receives an operation detection signal based on two or more pressing operations of the effect button 35 during the continuous hitting operation valid period, and the counter value of the operation counter of the sub RAM 120c is 2 or more. It is determined whether or not the pressing operation has been performed more than once. In this step S5005, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the pressing operation is performed twice or more in the continuous hitting operation valid period, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S5006, and if it is not determined that the pressing operation is performed twice or more, The process proceeds to step S5009.

  The sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set within the continuous hitting operation valid period. The sub CPU 120a determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set by determining that the continuous hitting operation on the effect button 35 is not detected in step S5005 (NO in step S5005). Then, the sub CPU 120a determines that the continuous hitting operation valid period has ended in step S5009 in a state where the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set (YES in step S5009), and operates within the continuous hitting operation valid period. It is determined that the execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set, and the process proceeds to step S5010.

  In step S5006, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to 1 (= ON) in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5007, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects shown in FIG. 42A or FIG. 42B stored in the sub ROM 120b, and is based on the variable effect pattern and is designated as the repeated operation valid period. An effect pattern for a special effect corresponding to the effect pattern is determined, and effect control data for controlling the special effect of the effect pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S5008, the sub CPU 120a sets the special effect effect pattern designation command determined in step S5007 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S5010, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to OFF (= 0) in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5011, the sub CPU 120a executes the special effect even if the player does not repeatedly operate the effect button 35 during the continuous operation period based on the effect pattern determination table for the special effect shown in FIG. 42A or 42B. Judge whether to do. In step S5011, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S5012 when determining that the special effect is to be executed, and proceeds to step S5014 when determining that the special effect is not to be performed.

  In step S5012, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects stored in the sub ROM 120b in FIG. 42A or 42B, and the player performs the repeated hit operation on the effect button 35 during the continuous hit operation valid period. The effect pattern of the special effect to be executed is determined at least, and effect control data for controlling the special effect of the effect pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5013, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the special effect determined in step S5012 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S5014, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the special effect processing (step S3204 described above) associated with the continuous hitting operation valid period performed when the front button auto mode is set.
In step S5101, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the continuous hitting operation valid period has started, and if it determines that it has started, the process proceeds to step S5102. On the other hand, in step S5101, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the continuous hitting operation valid period has not started, the series of processing ends.

  In step S5102, the sub CPU 120a performs control to execute a front button navigation effect that displays, for example, a text message such as “Press the button repeatedly!” Together with the image of the effect button 35 and the timer gauge image.

  In step S5103, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the operation number counter every 10 frames from the start of the continuous hitting operation valid period. Note that the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the operation number counter in step S5103 even when the player presses the effect button 35.

In step S5104, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1). In this step S5104, as described above, the sub CPU 120a determines that if the player has performed two pressing operations (continuous hitting operations) before the lapse of 20 frames from the start of the “continuous hitting operation valid period”, that 2 The operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the time of the first pressing operation (operation number counter = 2). Alternatively, it is determined that the player does not perform two pressing operations (continuous hitting operation) and the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set from the start of the “continuous hitting operation valid period” to the point of 20 frames. In this case, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set at the time when the 20 frames have elapsed (specified timing t _f2 ).
In this way, even if the sub CPU 120a does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) that is set by performing the continuous hitting operation on the effect button 35 is set, the operation execution flag 1 ( = ON) is set.

  In step S5105, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects shown in FIG. 42A or FIG. 42B stored in the sub ROM 120b. An effect pattern for a special effect corresponding to the effect pattern is determined, and effect control data for controlling the special effect of the effect pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S5106, the sub CPU 120a sets the special effect effect pattern designation command determined in step S5105 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S5107, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

For example, when the “continuous hitting operation valid period” starts while the effect image as shown in FIG. 52A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, as an effect image of the front button navigation effect, for example, FIG. A button effect image as shown in FIG.
When the effect button 35 is pressed twice (continuous hit operation) before 20 frames from the start of the continuous hit operation valid period when the front button auto mode is set, the operation execution flag = 1 (ON ) Is set. Alternatively, when the front button auto mode is set, the operation execution flag = 1 (ON) is set when 20 frames have elapsed even if 20 frames have not elapsed since the start of the continuous operation valid period. Thus, by setting the operation execution flag 1 (= ON), for example, a special effect effect image (two large swords) as shown in FIG. 52C is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31. .
On the other hand, when the front button auto mode is not set, if the player does not perform the continuous hitting operation on the effect button 35 during the continuous hitting operation valid period, the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) is set. A special effect image (two small swords) that is low (having a lower reliability than FIG. 52C) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (see FIG. 52D).

FIG. 53 is a flowchart for explaining the process flow of the special effect process (step S3205 described above) associated with the long-press operation valid period performed when the front button auto mode is not set.
In step S5301, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “long press operation valid period” has started due to the elapse of the button effect standby time before the button effect of the long press instruction for the effect button 35 is performed. If the sub CPU 120a determines in step S5301 that the “long press operation valid period” has started, the process proceeds to step S5302, and a text message such as “Press and hold the button for a long time!” Is displayed on the effect button 35. Control to execute the front button navigation effect to be displayed together with the image and the timer gauge image. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines in step S5301 that the long press operation valid period has not started, the series of processing ends.

In step S5303, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 is detected during the long pressing operation valid period. If it is determined that the sub CPU 120a has detected it, the process proceeds to step S5304 and 1 is added to the operation number counter. To do.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5303 that the sub CPU 120a has not detected a pressing operation on the effect button 35 during the long press operation valid period, the process proceeds to step S5309, and whether or not the long press operation valid period has ended. Judging. In this step S5309, if the sub CPU 120a does not determine that the long press operation effective period has ended, it ends the processing of FIG. 53. If it determines that the long press operation effective period has ended, The process proceeds to S5310.

  The sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set within the long press operation valid period. The sub CPU 120a determines that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set by determining that the long press operation on the effect button 35 is not detected in step S5305 (NO in step S5305). Then, the sub CPU 120a determines that the long-pressing operation valid period has ended in step S5309 in a state where the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set (YES in step S5309), and within the long-pressing operation valid period Is determined that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is not set in step S5310, and the process proceeds to step S5310.

  In step S5305, the sub CPU 120a continuously supplies (without interruption) the operation detection signal from the effect button detection switch 35a when the pressing state for the effect button 35 continues for 2 seconds or longer. ), And if it is determined that the pressing state is a pressing operation (long pressing) for 2 seconds or more, the process proceeds to step S5306, and the operation execution flag is set to ON (= 1).

  In step 5307, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects shown in FIG. 42A or FIG. 42B stored in the sub ROM 120b, based on the variable effect patterns, and the length designated as the long press operation valid period. An effect pattern of a special effect corresponding to the push operation is determined, and effect control data for controlling the special effect of the effect pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5308, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for special effects determined in step S5307 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S5310, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag = 0 (OFF) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5311, the sub CPU 120a performs the special effect even if the player does not perform a long press operation on the effect button 35 during the long press operation valid period based on the effect pattern determination table for the special effect in FIG. 42A or 42B. It is determined whether or not to execute. In step S5311, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the special effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S5312. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the special effect is not to be executed, the process proceeds to step S5314.

  In step S5312, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table table for special effects shown in FIG. 42A or FIG. 42B stored in the sub ROM 120b, and the player performs a long press operation on the effect button 35 during the long press operation valid period. An effect pattern designation command for a special effect to be executed is determined even if not performed, and effect control data for controlling the special effect of the effect pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5313, the sub CPU 120a sets the special effect effect pattern designation command determined in step S5312 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S5314, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

FIG. 54 is a flowchart for explaining the process flow of the special effect process (step S3206 described above) associated with the long press operation effective period performed when the front button auto mode is set.
In step S5401, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “long press operation effective period” has started due to the elapse of the button effect standby time before the button effect of the long press instruction for the effect button 35 is performed. In step S5401, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “long press operation valid period” has started, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S5402, and displays, for example, a text message such as “Press and hold the button!” For the effect button 35. Control to execute the front button navigation effect to be displayed together with the image and the timer gauge image. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5401 that the long press operation valid period has not started, the sub CPU 120a ends the series of processes.

  In step S5403, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

In step S5404, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. The processing from step S5402 to step S5404 is performed at the start time (designated timing t _f3 ) of the “long press operation valid period”.
Thus, even if the sub CPU 120a does not determine that the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) set by performing a long press operation on the effect button 35 is set, the operation execution flag ON in step S5404. (= 1) is set.

  In step S5405, the sub CPU 120a determines the effect pattern of the special effect to be executed after the long press operation effective period, based on the effect pattern determination table for the special effect in FIG. 42A or FIG. 42B stored in the sub ROM 120b. Production control data for controlling the special production of the production pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S5406, the sub CPU 120a sets the special effect production pattern designation command determined in step S5405 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S5407, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

For example, when the “long press operation valid period” starts when the effect image as shown in FIG. 55A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, as the effect image of the front button navigation effect, for example, FIG. A button effect image as shown in (b) is displayed.
When the front button auto mode is not set, the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set when the player presses the effect button 35 for a long press operation valid period. Alternatively, when the front button auto mode is set, the operation execution flag = 1 at the start of the long press operation effective period (designated timing t _f3 ) regardless of whether the long press operation is performed on the effect button 35 during the long press operation effective period. (ON) is set. Thus, by setting the operation execution flag 1 (= ON), a special effect effect image (large skeleton character) as shown in FIG. 55C, for example, is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.
On the other hand, when the front button auto mode is not set, if the player does not hold down the effect button 35 during the long-pressing operation valid period, the operation execution flag 0 (= OFF) is set, for example, the reliability is The effect image (small skeleton character) of the special effect that is the lowest (having a lower reliability than FIG. 55C) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 (see FIG. 55D).

FIG. 56 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the back button operation effective period N1 special effect (back button special effect 1) process (step S3207 described above).
In step S5601, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the back button operation effective period N1 has started due to the end of the waiting time before the “back button operation effective period N1” (from the branch of reach loss effect to the start of the hit effect). to decide. In step S5601, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the back button operation effective period N1 has started, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S5602, and if it determines that the back button operation effective period N1 has not started, The process ends.

In step S5602, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 is detected during the back button operation effective period N1, and if it is determined that the detection is detected, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S5603 and sets the operation number counter to 1. to add.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5602 that the sub CPU 120a has not detected a pressing operation on the effect button 35 during the back button operation effective period N1, the process proceeds to step S5608, and whether the back button operation effective period N1 has ended. Judge whether or not. In this step S5608, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the back button operation effective period N1 has not ended, the sub CPU 120a ends the series of processing, and if it determines that the back button operation effective period N1 has ended, The process proceeds to S5609.

  In step S5604, the sub CPU 120a is supplied with an operation detection signal based on two or more pressing operations of the effect button 35 during the back button operation effective period N1, and the counter value of the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c is 2 or more. Thus, it is determined whether or not the operation button 35 is pressed twice or more. In this step S5604, the sub CPU 120a receives the operation detection signal based on the two or more pressing operations during the back button operation effective period N1, and presses the two or more times when the counter value of the operation number counter is two or more. If it is determined that an operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S5605. If it is not determined that two or more pressing operations have been performed, the process proceeds to step S5608.

  In step S5605, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to 1 (= ON) in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5606, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table for effects in FIGS. 12, 13, and 43 stored in the sub ROM 120b, and designates the back button operation effective period N1 based on the variable effect pattern. The effect pattern of the special effect corresponding to the single-stroke operation is determined, and effect control data for controlling the special effect of the effect pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5607, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the special effect determined in step S5606 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S5609, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to 0 (= OFF) in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5610, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

FIG. 57 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the back button operation effective period N2 special effect (back button special effect 2) process (step S3208 described above).
In step S5701, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the gaming state designation command supplied from the main control board 110, determines whether or not the gaming state indicated by the gaming state designation command is a low probability and short-time gaming state, If it is determined that the low-probability and short-time gaming state is set, the process proceeds to step S5702, and if it is determined that the low-probability and short-time gaming state is not set, the series of processing ends.

  In step S5702, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “back button operation effective period N2” is started by the end of the standby time before the “back button operation effective period N2” (between 5 frames before the gimmick operation). In this step S5702, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “back button operation effective period N2” has started, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S5703, and if it determines that it has not started, the series of processing ends.

In step S5703, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 is detected during the “back button operation effective period N2”. Add one.
On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines in step S5703 that the operation button 35 is not pressed during the “back button operation effective period N2”, the process proceeds to step S5708, where the “back button operation effective period N2” is set. It is determined whether or not it has been completed. In step S5708, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “back button operation effective period N2” has not ended, the sub CPU 120a ends the series of processes, and determines that the “back button operation effective period N2” has ended. In step S5709, the process proceeds to step S5709.

  In step S5705, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5706, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table for effects shown in FIGS. 12, 13, and 43 stored in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the change effect pattern, the “back button operation effective period N2”. The effect pattern of the special effect (reproduction of special sound) corresponding to the single-stroke operation specified in the above is determined, and effect control data for controlling the special effect of the effect pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5707, the sub CPU 120a sets the effect pattern designation command for the special effect determined in step S5706 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S5709, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag = 0 (OFF) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5710, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

FIG. 58 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the back button operation effective period N3 special effect (back button special effect 3) process (step S3209 described above).
In step S5801, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the “back button operation effective period N3” has started due to the end of the “back button operation effective period N3” (for 30 frames from the start of character reach) due to the start of character reach. Judge whether or not. In step S5801, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “back button operation effective period N3” has started, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S5802, and if it determines that it has not started, the series of processing ends.

In step S5802, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 is detected during the “back button operation effective period N3”. Add one.
On the other hand, if the sub CPU 120a determines in step S5802 that the operation button 35 is not pressed during the “back button operation effective period N3”, the process proceeds to step S5807, where the “back button operation effective period N3” is set. It is determined whether or not it has been completed. In this step S5807, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the “back button operation effective period N3” has not ended, the sub CPU 120a ends the series of processes, and determines that the “back button operation effective period N3” has ended. In step S5808, the process proceeds to step S5808.

  In step S5804, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to 1 (= ON) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5805, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table for effects shown in FIGS. 12, 13, and 43 stored in the sub RAM 120c, and based on the change effect pattern, the “back button operation effective period N3”. The effect pattern of the special effect (appearance of the special character) designated in the above is determined, and effect control data for controlling the special effect of the effect pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5806, the sub CPU 120a sets the special effect production pattern designation command determined in step S5805 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S5808, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag = 0 (OFF) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S5809, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

For example, when the effect image as shown in FIG. 59A is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31, the “back button operation effective period N3” starts, and the game is performed during the “back button operation effective period N3”. When the presentation button 35 is pressed once by the user, the operation execution flag = 1 (ON) is set. Thereby, for example, an image of a special character (giant cat) as shown in FIG. 59B is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 as a special effect effect image.
On the other hand, if the effect button 35 is not pressed by the player during the “back button operation effective period N3”, the special effect image as shown in FIG. 59B is not displayed (see FIG. 59C).

FIG. 60 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the back button operation effective period N4 special effect (back button special effect 4) process (step S3210 described above).
In step S6001, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “back button operation effective period N4” has started due to the end of the standby time before the “back button operation effective period N4” (90 frames from the end of the front button operation effective period). to decide. In step S6001, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the “back button operation effective period N4” has started, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S6002, and if it determines that the back button operation effective period N1 has not started, A series of processing ends.

In step S6002, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the pressing operation has been detected by supplying an operation detection signal based on the pressing operation on the effect button 35 during the back button operation effective period N4. In step S6003, 1 is added to the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6002 that the sub CPU 120a has not detected a pressing operation on the effect button 35 during the back button operation effective period N4, the process proceeds to step S6008, where the back button operation effective period N4 has ended. Judge whether or not. In step S6008, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the back button operation effective period N4 has not ended, the sub CPU 120a ends the series of processes, and if it determines that the back button operation effective period N4 has ended, The process proceeds to S6009.

  In step S6004, the sub CPU 120a receives an operation detection signal based on ten or more pressing operations of the effect button 35 during the back button operation effective period N4, and the counter value of the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c is 10 or more. To determine whether or not the pressing operation has been performed ten times or more. In step S6004, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the pressing operation has been performed ten times or more in the back button operation effective period N1, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S6005 and does not determine that the pressing operation has been performed ten times or more. Advances to step S6008.

  In step S6005, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to 1 (= ON) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S6006, the sub CPU 120a determines the effect patterns of FIGS. 12, 13, and 43 stored in the sub ROM 120b, and effects control data for controlling the special effects of the effect patterns is stored in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c. set.

  In step S6007, the sub CPU 120a sets the special effect production pattern designation command determined in step S4711, in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S6009, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to 0 (= OFF) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S6010, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

FIG. 61 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the back button operation effective period N5 special effect (back button special effect 5) process (step S3211 described above).
In step S6101, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation has started, thereby determining whether or not it is the “back button operation effective period N5” (from the symbol variation start to the variation end). In step S6101, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S6102 when determining that the “back button operation effective period N5” has started, and ends the series of processes when determining that it has not started.

In step S6102, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected during the “back button operation effective period N5”. If it is determined that it has been detected, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S6103 and has not detected it. If it is determined, step S6108 follows.
In this step S6108, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the symbol variation has ended. When it is determined that the symbol variation has not ended, the series of processing ends. When it is determined that the symbol variation has ended, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S6109. move on.

  In step S6103, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the pressing operation in step S6102 has been performed for the symbol determination time. In step S6103, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the pressing operation in step S6102 has been performed at the symbol confirmation time, the sub CPU 120a ends the series of processes, and the step S6102 has not performed the pressing operation at the symbol confirmation time. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S6104.

  In step S6104, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S6105, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S6106, the sub CPU 120a refers to the effect pattern determination table table of FIGS. 12, 13, and 43 stored in the sub ROM 120b, and based on the variable effect pattern and also designated as the back button operation effective period N5. An effect pattern for effect (lamp flash) is determined, and effect control data for controlling the special effect of the effect pattern is set in the data setting area of the sub-RAM 120c.

  In step S6107, the sub CPU 120a sets the special effect production pattern designation command determined in step S6106 in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S6109, the sub CPU 120a sets the operation execution flag to 0 (= OFF) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S6110, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

FIG. 62 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the back button operation effective period N6 special effect (back button special effect 6) process (step S3212 described above).
In step S6201, the gaming machine 1a determines whether the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 has won a probable (high accuracy and short time) jackpot, and has determined that it has won a probable (high accuracy and short time) jackpot. In this case, the process proceeds to step S6202, and when it is determined that the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot has not been won, a series of processing ends.

  In step S6202, the gaming machine 1a sets the gaming state to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state in the main CPU 110a after the probability change (highly accurate and short-time) jackpot game.

  In step S6203, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main CPU 110a has won a promising (high accuracy and short time) jackpot in the high-accuracy and short-time gaming state in step S6202, and the probable (high-precision and short-time) jackpot. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S6204. If it is determined that the winning change (high accuracy and short time) has not been won, the series of processing ends.

  In step S6204, the gaming machine 1a causes the main CPU 110a to start ending in the jackpot game due to the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot of step S6203.

  In step S6205, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 has detected a pressing operation on the effect button 35. If it is determined in step S6205 that the gaming machine 1a has detected a pressing operation on the effect button 35, the process proceeds to step S6206. If it is determined that a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has not been detected, the gaming machine 1a performs a step. The process proceeds to S6216. In this step S6216, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the back button operation valid period N6 (between 150 frames from the start of ending) has ended in the sub CPU 120a. If it is determined that the back button operation effective period N6 has ended, the process proceeds to step S6217.

  In step S6206, the gaming machine 1a adds 1 to the operation number counter in the sub CPU 120a.

In step S6207, in the gaming machine 1a, the sub CPU 120a is supplied with operation detection signals based on three or more pressing operations of the effect button 35 during the back button operation effective period N6 (between 150 frames from the start of ending), and the sub RAM 120c. When the counter value of the operation number counter is 3 or more, it is determined whether or not the pressing operation is performed three or more times.
In this step S6207, when the gaming machine 1a determines that the sub CPU 120a has detected three or more pressing operations on the effect button 35 during the back button operation effective period N6 (150 frames from the start of ending). The process proceeds to step S6208, and if it is determined that no detection has been made, the process proceeds to step S6216.

  In step S6208, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to 1 (= ON) in the sub CPU 120a.

  In step S6209, the gaming machine 1a clears the operation number counter in the sub CPU 120a.

In step S6210, the gaming machine 1a sets the gaming state after the big hit game (ending started in step S6204) to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state in the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110. The gaming machine 1a then executes the special effect A in the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 in this highly accurate and short-time game state. This special effect A is for displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 63A on the liquid crystal display device 31, for example.
That is, in this step 6210, the gaming machine 1a sets effect control data for controlling the special effect A in the sub CPU 120a in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.
The gaming machine 1a then sets an effect pattern designation command for the special effect A in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the sub CPU 120a. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S6211, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 has won a normal jackpot in the highly accurate and short-time gaming state set in step S6210, and determines that it has won. In step S6212, if it is determined that the winning combination has not been made, the series of processing ends.

  In step S6212, the gaming machine 1a sets the gaming state to the low-probability and short-time gaming state after the normal big hit in the main CPU 110a.

  In step S6213, the gaming machine 1a sets, in the main CPU 110a, the gaming state after the completion of the time-saving in step S6212 to a low-probability and non-time-saving gaming state.

  In step S6214, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main CPU 110a has won a probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot, and if it is determined that the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot has been won, In S6215, if it is determined that the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot has not been won, a series of processing ends.

In step S6215, the gaming machine 1a executes the special effect A (for example, FIG. 63 (a)) at the time when the main CPU 110a sets the gaming state after the big hit game in step S6214 to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state. As described above, the effect control data of the special effect A is set in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c, and the effect pattern designation command of the special effect A is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Alternatively, the gaming machine 1a ends a series of processing unless this step S6215 sets the gaming state after the big hit game of step S6214 to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state.
If it is determined in step S6207 that the press operation on the effect button 35 is performed 0 to 2 times during the back button operation effective period N7, the special effect A for displaying the effect image in FIG. 63A is not executed. For example, an effect image shown in FIG. 63B is displayed when winning as the first win in the step S6214.

  In step S6217, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to 0 (= OFF) in the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120.

  The special effect process of the back button special effect 6 may be executed only when the pressing operation is performed during the back button operation effective period N5 of the back button special effect 5.

Here, the gaming state in the special effect process of the back button special effect 6 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 62 will be summarized.
As described above, by winning the probability change (high accuracy and time saving) jackpot (YES in step S6201), the gaming state is set to the high probability and time saving gaming state after the probability change (high accuracy and time saving) jackpot game ends. (Step S6202).
Then, in the state that is set to the high-precision and short-time gaming state, when winning a probability change (high-precision and short-time) jackpot (YES in step S6203), from the ending start (step S6204) in the jackpot game of the probability change jackpot When the effect button 35 is operated three times or more in 150 frames (back button operation effective period N6), the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set (step S6208).
After that, the game state after the jackpot game with the winning change (high accuracy and short time) winning in step S6203 is set to the high accuracy and short time game state, and the special effect A is executed (step S6210).
Then, if this high-accuracy and short-time gaming state is won normally (step S6211 is YES), the gaming state after the big-bonus game is set to a low-accuracy and short-time gaming state (S6212). The gaming state is set (S6213). In this low-probability and non-short-time gaming state, if a winning change (high-precision and short-time) jackpot is won (YES in step S6214), a special effect A is displayed when the gaming state is set to a high-precision and short-time gaming state after the jackpot game. It is executed (S6215).

FIG. 64 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the back button operation effective period N7 special effect (back button special effect 7) process (step S3213 described above).
In step S6401, the gaming machine 1a determines whether the main CPU 110a of the main control board 110 has won a probable (high accuracy and short time) jackpot, and has determined that it has won a probable (high accuracy and short time) jackpot. In this case, the process proceeds to step S6402, and if it is determined that the probability variation (high accuracy and short time) jackpot has not been won, a series of processing ends.

  In step S6402, the gaming machine 1a sets the gaming state to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state in the main CPU 110a after the probability change (highly accurate and short-time) jackpot game ends.

  In step S6403, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main CPU 110a has won a positive change (highly accurate and short time) jackpot in the high-precision and short-time gaming state of step S6402, and the positive change (highly accurate and short-time) jackpot. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S6404. If it is determined that the winning change (high accuracy and short time) has not been won, the series of processing ends.

  In step S6404, the gaming machine 1a causes the main CPU 110a to start an opening in the jackpot game due to the probability change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot of step S6403.

  In step S6405, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the sub CPU 120a detects a pressing operation on the effect button 35. In this step S6405, if the gaming machine 1a determines that a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has been detected, the game machine 1a proceeds to step S6406. If it determines that a pressing operation on the effect button 35 has not been detected, the gaming machine 1a performs a step. The process proceeds to S6416. In this step S6416, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the back button operation valid period N7 (between 150 frames from the start of opening) has ended in the sub CPU 120a. If it is determined that the processing has ended and the back button operation effective period N7 has ended, the process advances to step S6417.

  In step S6406, the gaming machine 1a adds 1 to the operation number counter in the sub CPU 120a.

In step S6407, in the gaming machine 1a, in the sub CPU 120a, an operation detection signal based on three or more pressing operations of the effect button 35 is supplied in the back button operation effective period N7 (between 150 frames from the start of the opening) and the sub RAM 120c. When the counter value of the operation number counter is 3 or more, it is determined whether or not the pressing operation is performed three or more times.
In this step S6407, when the gaming machine 1a determines that the sub CPU 120a has detected three or more pressing operations on the effect button 35 during the back button operation effective period N7 (150 frames from the start of the opening). The process proceeds to step S6408. If it is determined that no detection has been made, the process proceeds to step S6416.

  In step S6408, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to ON (= 1) in the sub CPU 120a.

  In step S6409, the gaming machine 1a clears the operation number counter in the sub CPU 120a.

In step S6410, the gaming machine 1a sets the gaming state after the jackpot game including the opening started in step S6404 to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state in the main CPU 110a. And the gaming machine 1a executes the special effect A in the sub CPU 120a in this highly accurate and short-time gaming state. This special effect A is for displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 63A on the liquid crystal display device 31, for example.
That is, in this step 6410, the gaming machine 1a sets effect control data for controlling the special effect A in the sub CPU 120a in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.
The gaming machine 1a then sets an effect pattern designation command for the special effect A in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the sub CPU 120a. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S6411, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main CPU 110a has won a normal jackpot in the highly accurate and short-time gaming state set in step S6410. If it is determined that the game has not been won, the series of processes is terminated.

  In step S6412, the gaming machine 1a sets the gaming state to the low-probability and short-time gaming state after the normal big hit in the main CPU 110a.

  In step S6413, the gaming machine 1a sets, in the main CPU 110a, the gaming state after the completion of the time reduction in step S6412 to a low probability and non-time saving gaming state.

  In step S6414, the gaming machine 1a determines whether or not the main CPU 110a has won a win (high accuracy and short time) jackpot, and if it determines that the win has been won (probability and short time) jackpot, In S6415, if it is determined that the winning change (high accuracy and short time) jackpot is not won, a series of processing ends.

In step S6415, the gaming machine 1a executes the special effect A (for example, FIG. 63 (a)) when the main CPU 110a sets the gaming state after the big hit game in step S6414 to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state. As described above, the effect control data of the special effect A is set in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c, and the effect pattern designation command of the special effect A is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Alternatively, the gaming machine 1a ends the series of processing unless this step S6415 sets the gaming state after the big hit game of step S6414 to the highly accurate and short-time gaming state.
If it is determined in step S6407 that the press operation on the effect button 35 is performed 0 to 2 times in the back button operation effective period N7, the special effect A for displaying the effect image in FIG. 63A is not executed. For example, the effect image shown in FIG. 63B is displayed when the winning combination is won as the first win in step S6414.

  In step S6417, the gaming machine 1a sets the operation execution flag to 0 (= OFF) in the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120.

Here, the gaming state in the special effect process of the back button special effect 7 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 64 will be summarized.
As described above, by winning the winning change (high accuracy and short time) big win (YES in step S6401), the gaming state is set to the high probability and short time gaming state after the positive change (high accuracy and short time) big hit game. (Step S6402).
In the state that is set to the high-precision and short-time game state, if the winning change (high-precision and short-time) jackpot is won (YES in step S6403), the opening of the jackpot game for the positive-change jackpot game starts (step S6404). If the effect button 35 is operated three or more times during 150 frames (back button operation effective period N7), the operation execution flag 1 (= ON) is set (step S6408).
After that, the game state after the jackpot game of winning the winning change (high accuracy and short time) winning in step S6403 is set to the high probability and short time game state and the special effect A is executed (step S6410).
Then, when this high-accuracy and short-time gaming state is normally won (step S6411: YES), the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the low-accuracy and short-time gaming state (S6412). The gaming state is set (S6413). In this low-probability and non-short-time gaming state, if a winning change (high-precision and short-time) jackpot is won (YES in step S6414), a special effect A is displayed when the gaming state is set to a high-precision and short-time gaming state after the jackpot game. It is executed (S6415).

FIG. 65 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the back button operation effective period NA (auto non-setting) special effect processing (step S3214 described above).
In the case where the gaming machine 1a performs execution control of a specific variation effect (variation effect pattern 1-1, 2-4, 4-2, or 6-1 variation effect) when the lottery result is a big hit , 2 seconds after the left and right symbols are stopped and displayed, and the 6-second “back button operation effective period NA” (back button operation effective period NA1, NA2, NA3, or NA4) starts. To do.
In step S6501, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “back button operation effective period NA” has started, and if it determines that the “back button operation effective period NA” has started, the process proceeds to step S6502. When it is determined that the “back button operation effective period NA” has not been started, the series of processes is terminated.

The sub CPU 120a determines whether the “operation change period setting flag” and the “production change period setting flag” are set to 1 in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c at the start of the “back button operation effective period NA”. Confirm.
When the sub CPU 120a confirms that the “operation change period setting flag” is 0, the “operation of the first operation type” is changed to “single effect button single press (one press) as shown in the table of FIG. 65], and “operation of the second operation type” is set as “production button repeated hitting (two presses)”, the process of FIG.
On the other hand, when the sub CPU 120a confirms that the “operation change period setting flag” is 1, as shown in the table of FIG. 46, the “operation of the first operation type” and the “operation of the second operation type” 65 is changed to “change operation” associated with the “operation change period” including the start time of “back button operation effective period NA”, and the process of FIG. 65 proceeds. For example, when the “back button operation effective period NA” starts at 18:30 on Monday, the sub CPU 120a confirms that the “operation change period setting flag” is 1, and starts Is included in “Monday 18: 00 to 19:00” of the “operation change period”, so that “operation of the first operation type” is “single stroke on the cross key (up key 361A)” of “change operation”. 65, the “operation of the second operation type” is set to “change button” of “change operation” with “single stroke on the cross key (up key 361A) single stroke”, and the processing of FIG.
When the sub CPU 120a confirms that the “effect change period setting flag” is 0, as shown in the table of FIG. 46, the “first operation effect” is set to “back button special effect 1a”. The processing of FIG. 65 is advanced by setting “second operation effect” as “back button special effect 1b”.
On the other hand, when the sub CPU 120a confirms that the “effect change period setting flag” is 1, at least one of the “first operation effect” and the “second operation effect” as shown in the table of FIG. Is changed to “change effect” associated with “effect change period” including the start time of “back button operation effective period NA”, and the process of FIG. 65 proceeds. For example, when the “back button operation valid period NA” starts at 18:30 on Monday, the sub CPU 120a confirms that the “production change period setting flag” is 1 at the start, and at the start Is included in “Monday 18: 00 to 20:00” of the “production change period”, the “first operation production” is set to “change production 1a-2”, and the “second operation production” is set to “change production 1b”. 65, the process of FIG.

  The sub CPU 120a indicates the selected character by selecting a specific character (for example, character B) by the player from the plurality of characters displayed on the character selection screen and stored in the sub ROM 120b. Information (selected character information) is stored in a predetermined area of the sub-RAM 120c. When the sub-RAM 120c selected character information is stored, the sub CPU 120a performs the “first operation effect” and the “second operation effect” using the character (for example, the character B) indicated by the selected character information. Like that.

  In step S6502, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current time is the end of the “back button operation effective period NA”. If it is determined that the current time is not the end, the sub CPU 120a proceeds to step S6503 and determines that it is the end. If so, the process advances to step S6510.

  In step S6503, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an operation has been detected by supplying an operation detection signal based on an operation to the operation unit. If the sub CPU 120a determines that an operation has been detected, the process proceeds to step S6504. When it is determined that the process is not detected, the series of processes is terminated.

  In step S6504, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the counter value in the operation counter of the sub RAM 120c is 0. If it is determined to be 0, the process proceeds to step S6505. The process proceeds to step S6507.

  In step S6505, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation detected in step S6503 is “designation operation 1”. If it is determined that the operation is “designation operation 1”, the process proceeds to step S6506. If it is determined that the operation is not “1”, the series of processing ends.

  In step S6506, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the operation number counter C of the sub RAM 120c to set the counter value to 1, and ends the series of processes.

  In step S6507, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the counter value in the operation counter C of the sub RAM 120c is 1. If it is determined to be 1, the process proceeds to step S6508. Ends a series of processing.

  In step S6508, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the operation detected in step S6503 is “designation operation 2”. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation is “designation operation 2”, the process proceeds to step S6509. If it is determined that the operation is not “operation 2”, the series of processing ends.

  In step S6509, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the operation number counter C of the sub RAM 120c to set the counter value to 2, and ends the series of processes.

  In step S6510, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the counter value of the operation number counter C of the sub RAM 120c is 2 at the end of the back button operation effective period NA. The operation proceeds to step S6511. If it is determined that the operation is not 2, the operation proceeds to step S6513.

  In step S6511, the sub CPU 120a sets effect control data for controlling the “second operation effect” in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S6512, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command of “second operation effect” in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S6513, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the counter value of the operation number counter C of the sub RAM 120c is 1 at the end of the back button operation effective period NA. The operation is determined to be the operation of the first operation type) The process proceeds to step S6514, and if it is determined that the operation is not 1, the series of processing ends.

  In step S6514, the sub CPU 120a sets effect control data for controlling the “first operation effect” in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S6515, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command of “first operation effect” in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S6516, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c, and ends the series of processes.

  The gaming machine 1a performs the first operation according to the operation of the first operation type by determining that the operation type of the operation in the “back button operation effective period NA” is the first operation type by such processing of FIG. An operation effect is performed, and when the operation type of the operation in the “back button operation effective period NA” is determined to be the second operation type, the second operation effect corresponding to the operation of the second operation type is performed.

Next, an example of the back button operation effective period NA (semi-auto setting) special effect process in step S3215 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as described above, the “back button semi-auto mode” allows the “designation operation 2” to be performed without the player performing the “designation operation 2” associated with the “back button operation effective period NA”. In this mode, it is determined that the operation has been performed, and the “second operation effect” effect control process is performed in accordance with the “operation of the second operation type”.

Here, only processing different from the processing described above (auto non-setting) will be described using FIG. 65, and description of other common processing will be omitted.
In step S6503 performed when the counter value of the operation number counter C is 1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an operation on the operation unit is detected. Instead, in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Judgment processing is performed as to whether or not the “back button semi-auto mode setting flag” is set. In step S6503, the sub CPU 120a determines YES because the “back button semi-auto mode setting flag” is set, and proceeds to step S6504.
In step S6508 described above, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the designation operation 2 has been performed. Instead, the “back button semi-auto mode setting flag” is set in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Judgment processing of whether or not there is. In step S6508, the sub CPU 120a determines YES because the “back button semi-auto mode setting flag” is set, and proceeds to step S6509.
Thereby, the sub CPU 120a sets the counter value of the operation number counter C to 2 (determined as the operation of the second operation type) and performs the effect control of the second operation effect.

  In this way, in the back button semi-auto mode, if the player performs only “designation operation 1” in the “back button operation valid period NA”, it is assumed that “designation operation 2” has been performed, “Two operation effects” is executed.

Next, an example of the back button operation effective period NA (full auto setting) special effect process in step S3216 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as described above, the “back button full auto mode” is a game in which any of “designation operation 1” and “designation operation 2” associated with the “back button operation effective period NA” is a game. In this mode, it is determined that these operations have been performed without the user performing the “second operation effect” effect control process according to the “second operation type operation”.
Here, only processing different from the processing described above (auto non-setting) will be described using FIG. 65, and description of other common processing will be omitted.
In step S6503 described above, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an operation on the operation unit has been detected. Instead, the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Judgment processing of whether or not there is. The sub CPU 120a determines YES because the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set, and proceeds to step S6504.
In step S6505 described above, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the designation operation 1 has been performed. Instead, the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Judgment processing of whether or not there is. In step S6505, the sub CPU 120a determines YES because the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set, and proceeds to step S6506.
In step S6503 performed in the state where the counter value of the operation number counter C is 1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an operation on the operation unit has been detected. Instead, the flag setting of the sub RAM 120c is set. Judgment processing is performed as to whether or not the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set in the area. In step S6503, the sub CPU 120a determines YES because the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set, and proceeds to step S6504.
In step S6508 described above, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the designation operation 2 has been performed. Instead, the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Judgment processing of whether or not there is. In step S6508, the sub CPU 120a determines YES because the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set, and proceeds to step S6509.
Thereby, the sub CPU 120a sets the counter value of the operation number counter C to 2 (determined as the operation of the second operation type) and performs the effect control of the second operation effect.

  As described above, in the state of the back button full auto mode, the “designation operation 1” and “designation operation 2” are performed without any “designation operation 1” or “designation operation 2” performed by the player in the “back button operation valid period NA”. The “second operation effect” is executed on the assumption that the “designation operation 2” has been performed.

FIG. 66A is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed in a specific variation effect when a character is not selected by the player.
When the gaming machine 1a generates a reach in the variation production of the variation production pattern 1-1 (when winning the big hit, see FIGS. 11 to 13), for example, as shown in FIG. 66A (a), the “hero warrior” Displays an image of a reach display mode in which the left symbol “7” of the effect symbols and the right symbol “7” of the effect symbols are stopped and displayed together with an image of fighting the “enemy warrior”.

  The gaming machine 1a starts the “back button operation effective period NA1” two seconds after the stop display of the left symbol and the right symbol. When the player operates the first operation type during the “back button operation effective period NA1” during the “back button operation effective period NA1,” the start time of the “back button operation effective period NA1” is “the effect change period”. Otherwise, an image of “back button special effect 1a” (for example, one fireworks image shown in FIG. 66A (b)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 as an image of “first operation effect”. When the start time of the back button operation effective period NA1 is the “effect change period”, an image of the “back button special effect 1a-1” (for example, (c in FIG. 66A) is used as the image of the “first operation effect”. 3) are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

  In addition, when the player performs an operation of the second operation type during the “back button operation effective period NA1” during the “back button operation effective period NA1,” the start time of the “back button operation effective period NA1” is not the “production change period”. In this case, an image of “back button special effect 1b” (for example, an image of one bird shown in FIG. 66A (d)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 as an image of “second operation effect”. When the start of the “back button operation effective period NA1” is the “effect change period”, an image of the “back button special effect 1b-1” (for example, (e in FIG. 66A) is used as the image of the “second operation effect”. 3) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

  As shown in FIG. 66A (g), for example, the gaming machine 1a displays the image of any one of (b) in FIG. 66A to (e) in FIG. 66A on the liquid crystal display device 31. Along with an image showing the appearance of the “Enemy Warrior”, the middle symbol “7” of the production symbols is stopped and displayed, and the combination of the three production symbols is set to “777”. Is notified.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine 1a continues to (a) of FIG. 66A when neither the operation of the first operation type nor the operation of the second operation type is performed by the player during the “back button operation effective period NA”. For example, an image as shown in FIG. 66A (f) is displayed as the image, and then the image shown in FIG. 66A (g) is displayed.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1a, the operation of the first operation type is performed during the back button operation effective period in the specific variation effect when the jackpot is won, for example, FIG. 66A (b) or FIG. After displaying the image of 66A (c), for example, an image for notifying that the jackpot of (g) of FIG. 66A has been determined is displayed.
On the other hand, the gaming machine 1a displays, for example, the image of (d) of FIG. 66A or (e) of FIG. 66A by performing the operation of the second operation type during the back button operation effective period in this specific variation effect. Then, for example, the image shown in FIG. 66A (g) is displayed.
That is, the player performs the operation of the first operation type or the operation of the second operation type at a predetermined timing after the occurrence of reach in the specific variation effect when the lottery result is a big hit, for example, (b in FIG. 66A ) To a special effect image as shown in FIG. 66A (e), it is possible to have high expectation that the player may have won the jackpot.
Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1a, it is possible to make the player highly interested in the operation of the operation means during the operation effective period of the operation means.

FIG. 66B is a diagram showing an example of an image displayed in a specific variation effect when a character is selected by the player.
The gaming machine 1a is operated by the player in the first operation type during the “back button operation effective period NA1” after displaying the image of FIG. 66B (a) (same as (a) of FIG. 66A). Then, when the start time of the “back button operation effective period NA1” is not the “effect change period”, an image of the “back button special effect 1a” (for example, (( When an image of the character B with one hand as shown in b) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 and the start time of the “back button operation effective period NA1” is the “effect change period”, the “first As an “operation effect” image, an image of “back button special effect 1a-1” (for example, an image of character B with both hands as shown in FIG. 66B (c)) is displayed on liquid crystal display device 31.

  In addition, when the player performs an operation of the second operation type during the “back button operation effective period NA1” during the “back button operation effective period NA1,” the start time of the “back button operation effective period NA1” is not the “production change period”. In this case, as the image of “second operation effect”, an image of “back button special effect 1b” (for example, an image in which a specific female character appears together with character B with one hand as shown in FIG. 66B (d)). ) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31 and the “back button operation effective period NA1” starts at the “effect change period”, the “back button special effect 1b-1” is set as the “second operation effect”. (For example, an image in which another female character appears together with the character B with both hands as shown in FIG. 66B (e)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 31.

  As shown in FIG. 66B (g), for example, the gaming machine 1a displays the image shown in FIG. 66B (b) to FIG. 66B (e) on the liquid crystal display device 31. Along with an image showing the appearance of the “Enemy Warrior”, the middle symbol “7” of the production symbols is stopped and displayed, and the combination of the three production symbols is set to “777”. To the player.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine 1a continues to (a) of FIG. 66B when neither the operation of the first operation type nor the operation of the second operation type is performed by the player during the “back button operation effective period NA1”. For example, an image as shown in (f) of FIG. 66B is displayed as an image, and then an image of (g) in FIG. 66B is displayed.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 1a, when the character B is selected as the character used for the game effect, the operation of the first operation type during the back button operation effective period in the specific variation effect when the big win is won. Is displayed, for example, after displaying an image of “first operation effect” in which the character B appears (for example, (b) in FIG. 66B or (c) in FIG. 66B), for example, the jackpot of (g) in FIG. An image notifying that it has been confirmed is displayed.
On the other hand, the gaming machine 1a performs an operation of the second operation type during the back button operation effective period in this specific variation effect, whereby the image of the “second operation effect” in which the character B appears (for example, FIG. 66A). After displaying (d) or (e) of FIG. 66A, for example, the image of (g) of FIG. 66A is displayed. That is, the player selects a specific character in advance as a character to be used for the game effect, so that in the specific variation effect, the player performs the operation of the first operation type or the first operation at a predetermined timing after the reach display mode. If an operation of two operation types is performed, it can be recognized that a big hit has been made by an image of a specific character that the user likes (for example, an image as shown in FIG. 66B (b) to FIG. 66B (e)). .
Therefore, according to the gaming machine 1a, it is possible to make the player more interested in the operation of the operation means during the operation effective period of the operation means.

FIG. 67 is a flowchart for explaining the process flow of the back button operation effective period NB (auto non-setting) special effect process (step S3217 described above).
In the case where the gaming machine 1a performs execution control of a specific variation effect (variation effect pattern 1-4, 2-2, 4-3, or 6-3 variation effect) when the lottery result is a big hit 2 seconds after the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped and displayed to reach the reach display mode, for example, “back button operation effective period NB1-1” (back button operation effective period NB1-1, NB2-1, NB3) for 3 seconds. -1 or NB4-1). The start of this “back button operation effective period NB-1” (back button operation effective period NB1-1, NB2-1, NB3-1, or NB4-1) is started by “back button operation effective period NB” (back button operation It means the start of a valid period NB1, NB2, NB3 or NB4).

  In step S6701, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “back button operation effective period NB-1” has started, and if it determines that the “back button operation effective period NB-1” has started. Proceeding to step S6702, if it is determined that the “back button operation valid period NB-1” has not been started, the process proceeds to step S6706.

The sub CPU 120a, like the start of the “back button operation effective period NA”, sets the “operation change period setting flag” and the flag in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c at the start of the “back button operation effective period NB-1.” It is confirmed whether or not each “production change period setting flag” is set to “1”.
When the sub CPU 120a confirms that the “operation change period setting flag” is 0, the “operation of the first operation type” is changed to “single effect button single press (one press) as shown in the table of FIG. ”” And “Operation of the second operation type” as “Stamping effect button (two presses)”, the process of FIG.
On the other hand, when the sub CPU 120a confirms that the “operation change period setting flag” is 1, as shown in the table of FIG. 46, the “operation of the first operation type” and the “operation of the second operation type” 67 is changed to “change operation” associated with “operation change period” including the start time of “back button operation valid period NB”, and the process of FIG. 67 proceeds. For example, when the “back button operation effective period NB” starts at 18:30 on Monday, the sub CPU 120a confirms that the “operation change period setting flag” is 1, and starts Is included in “Monday 18: 00 to 19:00” of the “operation change period”, so that “operation of the first operation type” is “single stroke on the cross key (up key 361A)” of “change operation”. 67, the “operation of the second operation type” is set to “change button” “single stroke on the cross key (up key 361A) single stroke” and the processing of FIG.
When the sub CPU 120a confirms that the “effect change period setting flag” is 0, as shown in the table of FIG. 46, the “first operation effect” is set to “back button special effect 1a”. The process of FIG. 67 is advanced by setting “second operation effect” as “back button special effect 1b”.
On the other hand, when the sub CPU 120a confirms that the “effect change period setting flag” is 1, at least one of the “first operation effect” and the “second operation effect” as shown in the table of FIG. Is changed to “change effect” associated with the “effect change period” including the start time of the “back button operation effective period NB”, and the process of FIG. 67 proceeds. For example, when the start time of the “back button operation effective period NB” is 18:30 on Monday, the sub CPU 120a confirms that the “production change period setting flag” is 1, and starts Is included in “Monday 18: 00 to 20:00” of the “production change period”, the “first operation production” is set to “change production 1a-2”, and the “second operation production” is set to “change production 1b”. -1 ", the process of FIG.

  In step S6702, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an operation has been detected by supplying an operation detection signal based on an operation to the operation unit. If the sub CPU 120a determines that an operation has been detected, the process proceeds to step S6703. When it is determined that the process is not detected, the series of processes is terminated.

  In step S6703, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation detected in step S6702 is “designation operation 1”. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation is “designation operation 1”, the process proceeds to step S6704. If it is determined that the operation is not “1”, the series of processing ends.

  In step S6704, the sub CPU 120a adds 1 to the operation number counter C of the sub RAM 120c to set the counter value to 1.

  In step S6705, the sub CPU 120a sets a “back button operation effective period NB-2” for 3 seconds, for example. Specifically, the sub CPU 120a sets the “NB-2 setting flag” for setting the “back button operation effective period NB-2” to 1 (= ON) in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c, and performs a series of processing. finish.

  In step S6706, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “back button operation effective period NB-2” has started, and if it determines that the “back button operation effective period NB-2” has started. In step S6707, if it is determined that the “back button operation valid period NB-2” has not started, the series of processing ends.

  In step S6707, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the current time is the end of the “back button operation effective period NB-2”, and determines that the current time is the end of the “back button operation effective period NB-2”. In step S6712, if it is determined that the “back button operation valid period NB-2” has not ended, the process advances to step S6708.

  In step S6708, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an operation has been detected by supplying an operation detection signal based on an operation on the operation means during the “back button operation effective period NB-2”, and detects the operation. If it is determined that the operation has been performed, the process advances to step S6709. If it is determined that no operation has been detected, the series of processing ends.

  In step S6709, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the counter value of the operation number counter C of the sub RAM 120c is 1. When it is determined that the value is 1, the process proceeds to step S6710. Ends a series of processing.

  In step S6710, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the operation detected in step S6708 is “designation operation 2”. If the sub CPU 120a determines that the operation is “designation operation 2”, the process proceeds to step S6711. If it is determined that it is not “2”, the series of processing ends.

  In step S6712, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the counter value of the operation number counter C of the sub RAM 120c is 2 at the end of the “back button operation effective period NB-2”. In the case (determination as an operation of the second operation type), the process proceeds to step S6713. When it is determined that it is not 2 (determination as C = 1, that is, an operation of the first operation type), the process proceeds to step S6715.

  In step S6713, the sub CPU 120a sets effect control data for controlling the “second operation effect” in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S6714, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command of “second operation effect” in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S6715, the sub CPU 120a sets effect control data for controlling the “first operation effect” in the data setting area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S6716, the sub CPU 120a sets an effect pattern designation command of “first operation effect” in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c. The effect pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the lamp control board 140 and the image control board 150 in step S2905 described above.

  In step S6717, the sub CPU 120a clears the operation number counter of the sub RAM 120c and ends the series of processes.

In the gaming machine 1a, the operation in the “back button operation effective period NB-2” is performed in the “back button operation effective period NB-2” and the operation in the “back button operation effective period NB” is performed by the second operation type. Is determined, the second operation effect corresponding to the operation of the second operation type is performed.
On the other hand, in the case where the operation unit is not operated in the “back button operation effective period NB-2” and only the “designated operation 1” is performed, the gaming machine 1a is in the “back button operation effective period NB”. By not determining that the operation is the second operation type, the first operation effect according to the operation of the first operation type is performed.
In addition, even if an operation is performed on the operation means in the “back button operation valid period NB-2”, the gaming machine 1a results in “specified operation 1” if the operation is not “specified operation 2”. Therefore, the operation in the “back button operation effective period NB” is not determined to be the second operation type. Also in this case, the gaming machine 1a performs the first operation effect according to the operation of the first operation type.

Next, an example of the back button operation effective period NB (semi-auto setting) special effect process in step S3218 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, only processing different from the processing described above (auto non-setting) will be described with reference to FIG. 67, and description of other common processing will be omitted.
In step S6708 described above, it is determined whether or not an operation on the operating means has been detected. Instead, it is determined whether or not the “back button semi-auto mode setting flag” is set in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Process. In step S6708, the sub CPU 120a determines YES because the “back button semi-auto mode setting flag” is set, and proceeds to step S6709.
In step S6710 described above, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the designation operation 2 has been performed. Instead, is the “back button semi-auto mode setting flag” set in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c? Judgment processing of whether or not is performed. In this step S6710, the sub CPU 120a determines YES because the “back button semi-auto mode setting flag” is set, and proceeds to step S6711.
Thereby, the sub CPU 120a sets the counter value of the operation number counter C to 2 (determined as the operation of the second operation type) and performs the effect control of the second operation effect.

  Thus, in the state of the back button semi-auto mode, if only the “specified operation 1” is performed by the player in the “back button operation effective period NB”, it is assumed that the “specified operation 2” has been performed, “Two operation effects” is executed.

Next, an example of the back button operation effective period NB (full auto setting) special effect process in step S3219 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, only processing different from the processing described above (auto non-setting) will be described with reference to FIG. 67, and description of other common processing will be omitted.
In step S6702, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an operation on the operation unit has been detected. Instead, the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Judgment processing of whether or not there is. In step S6702, the sub CPU 120a determines YES because the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set, and proceeds to step S6703.
In step S6703 described above, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the designation operation 1 has been performed. Instead, the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Judgment processing of whether or not is performed. In step S6703, the sub CPU 120a determines YES because the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set, and proceeds to step S6704.
In step S6708 described above, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not an operation on the operation unit has been detected. Instead, the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Judgment processing of whether or not it has been performed is performed. In step S6708, the sub CPU 120a determines YES because the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set, and proceeds to step S6709.
In step S6710 described above, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the designation operation 2 has been performed. Instead, the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set in the flag setting area of the sub RAM 120c. Judgment processing of whether or not is performed. In step S6710, the sub CPU 120a determines YES because the “back button full auto mode setting flag” is set, and proceeds to step S6711.
Thereby, the sub CPU 120a sets the counter value of the operation number counter C to 2 (determined as the operation of the second operation type) and performs the effect control of the second operation effect.

  Thus, in the state of the back button full-auto mode, the “designation operation 1” and “ The “second operation effect” is executed on the assumption that the “designation operation 2” has been performed.

  As mentioned above, although this Embodiment was described, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.

In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1a executes “designation operation 1” in both the “back button operation effective period NA” shown in FIG. 65 and the “back button operation effective period NB” shown in FIG. The operation type is determined by two determination processes such as a determination process for determining whether or not “designated operation 2” has been executed.
However, the method for determining the operation type is not limited to this. For example, at the end of the “back button operation valid period NA”, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not one or both of “designation operation 1” and “designation operation 2” has been executed in one determination process, and determines the operation type. You may make it discriminate | determine.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1a executes the “second operation effect” by performing the control that makes the “designated operation 2” the operation imitation in the “back button semi-auto mode”. Instead of this, “designation operation 1” may be controlled to simulate operation, and “second operation effect” may be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1a performs “back button semi-auto mode” for all the changing effect patterns associated with the “back button operation effective period NA” and the “back button operation effective period NB”. ”And“ Back button full auto mode ”are set.
However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine 1a sets “back button semi-auto mode” for some variation effect patterns, and “back button for other variation effect patterns”. “Full auto mode” may be set. Further, a variation effect pattern in which neither “back button semi-auto mode” nor “back button full auto mode” is set may be provided.
For example, “back button semi-auto mode” is set for “back button operation effective period NA1” associated with “variation effect pattern 1-1”, and “back” is associated with “variation effect pattern 2-4”. “Back button full auto mode” is set for “button operation effective period NA2”, and any auto mode is set for “back button operation effective period NB1” associated with “variable effect pattern 1-4”. It may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1a can set both the “back button semi-auto mode” and the “back button full auto mode”, but can set either one of these auto modes. You may do it.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, only one “back button operation effective period NA” or one “back button operation effective period NB” is set in one variation effect pattern. However, the setting pattern of the “back button operation effective period” is not limited to that shown in FIGS.
For example, in “variation effect pattern 1-1”, as the back button operation effective period, “back button operation effective period NB2”, “back button operation effective period N2”, etc., in addition to “back button operation effective period NA1”, etc. You may make it set as a time slot | zone which does not overlap each.

  In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1a, as shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. -2, 2-4, 4-2, 4-3, or 6-1, 6-3), "back button operation effective period NA" or "back button operation effective period NB" is made to correspond. However, instead of this, for example, the “back button operation effective period NA” or the “back button operation effective period NB” may be associated with a specific variation effect pattern when the lottery result is a loss.

  In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1a sets both the “back button operation effective period NA” and the “back button operation effective period NB” as the operation effective period during the fluctuating effect. Thus, it may be set as an operation effective period during another presentation. For example, the gaming machine 1a sets the “back button operation effective period NA” and the “back button operation effective period NB” as the operation effective period during the “opening”, “round game”, or “ending” of the jackpot game. Also good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine 1a is a gaming machine that sets both the “back button operation effective period NA” and the “back button operation effective period NB”. A gaming machine that sets only one of “operation valid period NA” and “back button operation valid period NB” may be used.

  In the present embodiment, one frame is updated every 1/60 seconds (about 16.6 ms). However, one frame may be updated every 1/30 seconds, or 1/120 seconds. One frame may be updated every time. In other words, the design cycle can be freely changed in the update period of one frame.

  In this embodiment, one frame is updated, and when the drawing by the drawing circuit 2070 is finished, the next frame is drawn. However, by updating one frame, You may comprise so that the next frame may be drawn.

  Further, in this embodiment, on the condition that the drawing is finished, each frame is updated so that the next frame can be drawn every time one frame is updated. It may be configured to be able to draw the next frame, or may be configured to be able to draw the next frame every time three frames are updated, that is, 1 The frame update cycle and the drawing cycle of the drawing circuit may not be the same.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine has been described, but the type of gaming machine is not limited to this as long as it uses gaming media, for example, a revolving gaming machine (slot machine), A sparrow ball game machine, an arrangement ball game machine, etc. may be sufficient.

35 Production button 35a Production button detection switch 36 Cross key 36a Cross key detection switch 110 Main control board 120 Production control board 120a Sub CPU
120b Sub ROM
120c sub RAM

Claims (1)

Acquisition means for acquiring determination information when the start condition is satisfied;
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player based on the determination information acquired by the acquisition means;
Effect control means for performing a fluctuating effect for notifying the determination result by the special game determination means in the effect display means;
Operation means operable by the player;
A gaming machine comprising
In the variation production,
Does not perform an operation promotion notification that prompts the player to perform an operation on the operation means, but includes a variation effect in which an operation effective period in which an operation on the operation means is enabled is set,
The production control means includes
When the operation means is operated during the operation effective period, a special sound effect that outputs a special sound during the variation effect, and
When the operation means is operated during the operation effective period, a special display effect for performing a special display during the variation effect,
Is feasible,
A gaming machine characterized by that.