JP2016193333A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that prevents a game amusement from being reduced.SOLUTION: Before displaying a display result of variable display of identification information in a derivative manner, it is predetermined whether to make the display result of the variable display into a specific display result. A first action of a player is detected, a second action of the player different from the first action is detected and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a special performance is executed. A first urging performance that urges the player to implement the first action or a second urging performance to urge the player to implement the second action is executed. When executing the special performance, on the basis of a determination result of the predetermination, either the first urging performance or the second urging performance is executed in such a manner that a degree of expectation becomes different. During a predetermined period before and/or after the execution of the first urging performance and while the first urging performance is executed, the execution of the second urging performance is restricted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a plurality of detection means for detecting a player's operation.

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

  In addition, when a predetermined number of bets are set and a start operation is performed, a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed, and the display result by the player's stop operation is a predetermined specific display result. There is a gaming machine such as a slot machine that gives a predetermined gaming value.

  As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine provided with a plurality of detecting means for detecting the operation of the player has been proposed. And in such a gaming machine, there exists a thing which performs an effect based on the said several detection means having detected operation | movement of a player (for example, patent document 1).

JP 2010-131219 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the player's operation becomes complicated, and there is a risk that the gaming interest will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents a decrease in gaming interest.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine) that performs variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) for a player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a display result 1)
Decision means for deciding whether or not to control in the advantageous state (for example, the part in which the game control microcomputer 100 executes step S240);
First detection means (for example, controller sensor unit 3) that detects a player's first operation (for example, an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A forward or an operation of pushing the stick controller 31A toward the player).
5A)
Second detection means (for example, a push sensor 35B) for detecting a player's second action (an action in which the push button 31B is continuously hit or long-pressed);
Promotion effect executing means for executing a first promotion effect for promoting the player to perform the first action or a second promotion effect for promoting the player to perform the second action (for example, effect The control CPU 120 performs a variation display effect process in FIG. 23),
A first state in which the determining means determines to control to the advantageous state with a predetermined first probability, and a second probability higher than the first probability to determine that the determining means controls to the advantageous state. Game control means capable of controlling the gaming state in the second state;
With
The promotion effect execution means restricts execution of the second promotion effect during a predetermined period before and after execution of the first promotion effect and a period during execution of the first promotion effect. (For example, the portion where the production control CPU 120 executes the process of step S609)
The game control means has different probabilities when the specific display result is obtained after the first promotion effect is executed and when the specific display result is obtained after the second promotion effect is executed. Control to the second state at
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the execution of the second promotion effect is restricted during a predetermined period and at least one period before the execution of the first promotion effect and during the execution of the first promotion effect. It is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to complicated operations of the player.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The promotion effect executing means includes
The first promotion effect and / or the second promotion effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of types with different effect modes (the first promotion effect A and the first promotion effect B for the first promotion effect, The second promotion effect is a portion where the second promotion effect A and the second promotion effect B can be executed)
Based on the determination result of the pre-decision means, it is executed in one of the production modes so that the degree of expectation is different (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the reliability is first promotion production A> first Promotion effect B> second promotion effect A> part to be executed in order of second promotion effect B),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the degree of expectation varies depending on the type of the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect to be executed, the types of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are as follows: Since the player can be noticed, the game interest can be further improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
A normal gaming state (low-probability state) in which the predetermining means determines the specific game result as a predetermined normal probability, and a fact that the predetermining means determines the specific game result as a result of the normal probability. A high-probability gaming state (high-probability state) determined with high probability, and a game control means for controlling the gaming state (for example, a portion where the gaming control microcomputer 100 performs probability variation control),
The game control means performs the specific display after a low expectation degree promotion effect (for example, a second promotion effect) having a lower expectation degree is executed among the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect. When a result is obtained, the high-probability gaming state has a higher probability than when the specific display result is obtained after a high-expectation promotion effect (for example, the first promotion effect) having a higher expectation is executed. (As shown in FIG. 20, when the second promotion effect is a big hit, the portion where the probability variation big hit is higher than the case where the first promotion effect is a big hit),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect with the lower reliability are executed, the specific display result is obtained after the lower promotion effect. In such a case, since the game state is controlled with a high probability, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the high-probability gaming state will be achieved even if the promotion effect with the lower reliability is executed. Since it is possible, the game entertainment interest can be further improved.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
Either the first detection means or the second detection means (first detection means in the modification) is closest to the display unit (display screen) constituting the variable display means (for example, the image display device 5). Display unit motion detection means (for example, an infrared sensor arranged around the image display device 5) for detecting the player's motion at the front position (detection area SA);
When the first operation or the second operation (for example, an operation of touching the screen as the first operation) detected by the display unit operation detection means is an operation for detecting over a predetermined period. In addition, an end instruction effect executing means for executing an end instruction effect instructing the end of the operation according to the elapse of the predetermined period (for example, in the modification, the effect control CPU 120 is similar to the process of step S557 + shown in FIG. 23). In addition, a portion for displaying an instruction to end the touch operation by display or sound)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the first operation or the second operation is unnecessarily continued even after a predetermined period of time, thereby preventing the display on the display unit from becoming difficult to visually recognize due to these unnecessary operations. it can.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a mode change condition. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 1st promotion effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of the period until the symbol on either side stops from the time of a fluctuation | variation start. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd promotion effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a 2nd promotion effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a promotion production | presentation determination table (for super reach). It is a figure which shows the calculation example of the reliability of the 1st promotion effect A at the time of super reach generation, and the relationship of the reliability of various promotion effects. It is a figure which shows the object operation | movement of various promotion effects. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a super reach promotion effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production | presentation process during fluctuation display. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of execution of the 1st promotion effect A and the 2nd promotion effect A displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of execution of the 1st promotion effect A and the 2nd promotion effect A displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of execution of the 1st promotion effect B and the 2nd promotion effect B displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of execution of the 1st promotion effect B and the 2nd promotion effect B displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing when each promotion effect in the case of performing the 1st and 2nd promotion effect is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of execution of the suggestion effect displayed on an image display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the example in the case of ending the execution period of a promotion effect before the end of an operation | movement effective period. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a promotion effect determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing when each promotion effect in the case of performing the 1st and 2nd promotion effect is performed. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine of the modification provided with the infrared sensor. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of execution of the 1st latent effect and the 2nd latent effect displayed on the image display apparatus of the pachinko game machine of a modification. It is a figure which shows the structure of the promotion effect determination table for determining the 1st latent effect and the 2nd latent effect in a modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), etc., and in a special game as an example of a variable display (variable display) game. A special symbol (also referred to as “special figure”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, is displayed variably (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. (Fluctuation display) The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed (variable display) in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed (variable display) in the second special symbol display device 4B. Also called “second special figure”.

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each configured to variably display (variably display) numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. It may be.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, variable display (variation display) of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and variable display (variation) of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. Corresponding to each of the display), for example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display (variable display) parts such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified respectively Is variably displayed (variable display). This variable display (variation display) of the decorative symbols is also included in the variable display (variation display) game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display (variable display) result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5C in the image display device 5 are displayed. At 5R, the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) resulting in variable display (variable display) of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. Synchronously with the figure game, a variable display (variable display) of a plurality of types of decorative patterns that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display (variable display) result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). ) For example, to display and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display), and variable display (variable display) is terminated. It is to let you. On the other hand, during the variable display (variable display) from the start of the variable display (variable display) of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display (variable display), The fluctuation speed of “0” becomes “0”, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state in which slight shaking or expansion / contraction occurs may be caused. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and the display result in variable display (fluctuation display) is not displayed deterministically, but there is no change in decorative symbols due to scroll display or update display. Person can recognize. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “1” to “left”, “middle”, and “right”) may be used as the decorative symbols that are variably displayed (variably displayed) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 8 ”or Chinese characters, English characters, 8 character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images, etc. Or a decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or any other figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display (variable display) is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornaments are displayed until the final decorative symbol that is the variable display (variable display) result is derived and displayed. In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, a scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and the symbol number is the largest (for example, “8”). When the symbol is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design with the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design with the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying a variable display (variable display) hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the variable display (variable display) corresponding to the special figure game is suspended by using the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The game ball is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (wins). In other words, a start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display (variable display) game such as a special figure game or a variable display (variable display) of a decorative design is satisfied, but the start condition previously satisfied Based on the fact that the variable display (variable display) game is being executed or the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state, a start condition for allowing the variable display (variable display) game to start is satisfied. When there is not, the variable display (variation display) corresponding to the established start condition is suspended.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display (variable display) reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is also referred to as a total reserved memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

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

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

  A game ball that passes (wins) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that passes (wins) the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (winning). Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the great prize opening, and the game ball passes through the big prize opening (winning prize) ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (wins) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (wins) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. It should be noted that instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (win), or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state where the game ball does not easily pass (win) can be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (winned) through the big winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (wins) through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (winning). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a winning ball by passing (winning) the gaming ball to the special winning opening. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such variable display (variable display) of normal symbols is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

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

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation (first operation) with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body in the lower portion of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation (second operation) by a pressing operation from a player or the like mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects the second action by the player made to the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. Thus, in this embodiment, the player's operation mode differs between the first operation and the second operation.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. ) Is established, the usual chart start condition for starting variable display (variable display) of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous ordinary figure game, is established. Based on this, a general game with the normal symbol display 20 is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, the fixed normal symbol that is the result of variable display (variable display) of the normal symbol is stopped (derived display) when a predetermined time that is the normal symbol change time has elapsed. To do. At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the result of variable display (variable display) of the normal symbol is “per symbol” It becomes. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the result of variable display (variable display) of the normal symbol is “general symbol”. It becomes "Figure Loss". Corresponding to the normal symbol variable display (variable display) result of “per normal”, the expansion and release control (tilting) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. Control) is performed, and normal opening control for returning to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed is performed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that passes (wins) through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that passes (wins) through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display (variable display) of the special symbol is started, the variable symbol display time (variable symbol display time) When the time has elapsed, a definite special symbol (special symbol display result) that is a variable symbol display (variable symbol display) result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

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

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

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize opening device that opens the grand prize opening during the round is received by receiving a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closing the special prize opening. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (wins) in each round is different from the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the number of executions of the round being the second round number less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

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

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display (variable display) is started. Is done. Then, after the decorative symbol variable display (variable display) is started, variable display (variable display) is performed by displaying the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the period until the display) ends, the decorative symbol variable display (variable display) state may become a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability”, “hit reliability”, or “hit expectation”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display (variable display) result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the variable display (variable display) result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears ( Expectation of big hit) is high.

  During the variable display (fluctuation display) of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display (variable display) state of the decorative pattern may become the reach state, and the variable display (variable display) result is “ A variable display (fluctuating display) effect may be executed to notify the player of the possibility of a “big hit” or the like by a decorative symbol pattern or the like. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, variable display (variable display) effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the variable display (variation display) effect of “sliding” or “pseudo-continuous” is executed in response to the fact that the variation pattern is determined on the main board 11 side. Note that whether or not the variable display (variation display) effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the fluctuation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

In the variable display (fluctuation display) effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbols are displayed. After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the display area (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.), a predetermined number (for example, “1”) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. ”Or“ 2 ”) in the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the“ left ”decorative symbol display area 5L and the“ right ”decorative symbol display area 5R) and then stop. By displaying, the effect display which changes the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display (fluctuation display) effect of “slip”, a plurality of decoration patterns from the start of variable display (fluctuation display) of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decoration result (variable display) result are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, the variable display (variable display) of the predetermined number of decorative symbols is executed again, so that the variable display (variable display) state of the decorative symbols becomes the reach state. There are times when decorative symbols constituting non-reach combinations are stopped and displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 8, an example in which “slip” occurs only when the normal reach is reached, but “slip” may occur even when the non-reach or super reach occurs. .
In the variable display (fluctuation display) effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the variable display (fluctuation display) of the decorative symbols corresponding to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is established once. ) From the start to the display of the definite decorative symbols resulting in variable display (variable display), all the symbols in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, the effect display is performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, up to a maximum of three times) for changing the decorative symbols again (pseudo-variable variation) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. be able to. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is “Left”, “Medium”, “Right”, excluding the first fluctuation from the start of variable display (fluctuation display) of decorative symbols until all decorative symbols temporarily stop temporarily. Is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the variable display (fluctuation display) effect of “pseudo ream”, for example, a plurality of predetermined pseudo ream chances are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily displayed as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (revariable display (variable display)) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display (variation display) effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) is performed 2 to 3 times, so that the first start condition or the second start condition is once. Based on the establishment, it is possible to make it appear as if the decorative symbol variable display (variable display) is started three to four times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the variable display (fluctuation display) effect of “pseudo-continuous” is less than 2 to 3 times, such as once, four times, five times, or many times. May be executed up to the number of times.

  As a variable display (variable display) effect using such a decorative pattern variable display (variable display) operation, in addition to “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, “Development opportunity eyes” and “Development opportunity eyes end” Various production operations such as “slip after chance stop” may be executed. Here, in the variable display (fluctuation display) effect of the “Development Opportunity”, from the start of the variable display (fluctuation display) of the decorative pattern until the definite decorative pattern resulting in the variable display (variation display) is derived and displayed. In addition, in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed. After that, a predetermined reach effect is started with the decorative symbol variable display (variable display) state as the reach state. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily displayed, the variable display (variable display) state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, or the variable display (variable display) result after the reach state is reached. Expectation to become a “big hit”.

  In addition, in the variable display (variable display) effect of “end of development opportunity”, the decorative symbol display area 5L for “left”, “middle”, and “right” is displayed after the variable display (variable display) of the decorative symbol is started. In all of 5C and 5R, an effect display is performed in which a combination of decorative symbols predetermined as development opportunities is derived and displayed as a finalized decorative symbol. In the variable display (fluctuation display) effect of “slip after chance stop”, the variable display (fluctuation display) of the decorative symbol is started after the variable display (fluctuation display) effect of the “pseudo ream” is displayed (variable display) Fluctuation display) All the combinations in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R become false consecutive chances until the final confirmed decorative symbol is derived and displayed. This is different from the variable display (fluctuation display) effect of “pseudo-continuous” in which the decorative symbols of (special combination) are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbols are changed again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By changing the decorative symbols again in a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, an effect display for changing the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed is performed.

  During variable display (fluctuation display) of decorative symbols, for example, a predetermined effect image or a message is displayed, unlike reach display or variable display (fluctuation display) effects such as “slide” or “pseudo-ream”. There is a possibility that the variable display (variable display) state of the decorative pattern becomes a reach state due to an effect operation different from the variable display (variable display) operation of the decorative pattern such as image display, sound output, and lamp lighting. There is a notice effect to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility that a reach effect by super reach may be executed, and that a variable display (variable display) result may be a “hit” May be executed. The display operation as the notice display is performed after the decorative display variable display (variation display) is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is executed (started) before the variable display (variable display) state becomes the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Anything is acceptable. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display (variable display) result may be a “hit” may be executed after the variable display (variable display) state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. It may be included.

  The notice effect in this embodiment includes a promotion effect (first action) that prompts the player to perform the first operation in order to cause the tilt direction sensor unit to detect the tilt operation (first operation) of the operation stick of the stick controller 31A. 1 promotion effect), the first specific effect executed in response to the detection of the first action, and the push sensor 35B pressing operation of the push button 31B (second action) is detected. In order to perform the second action, a promotion effect (second promotion effect) that prompts the player to perform the second action is executed, and a second specific effect that is executed in response to detecting the second action is provided. include.

  The first promotion effect is a notice effect setting process that will be described later after variable display (fluctuation display) for which the possibility that the variable display (fluctuation display) result will be a “big hit” is started is started. It is executed in the determined period. The first promotion effect is, for example, by displaying an effect image such as a character image prepared in advance or a message image for guiding an operation operation at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5. It is only necessary that the presentation operation prompts the first operation. The effect operation that prompts the player to perform the first action is not limited to the effect that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5, but that that outputs a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration effect. LED that lights or blinks in a predetermined lighting pattern, one that operates a movable member provided in an effect accessory provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or a combination of these It may be a thing. When the first promotion effect is performed, an operation detection effective period for effectively detecting the first action by the player is set. And when the 1st operation | movement with respect to stick controller 31A is detected by the sensor unit 32 within the operation detection effective period, when the 1st operation | movement is detected, execution of a 1st promotion effect is stopped, The first specific effect is executed.

  In addition, these 1st promotion effects implement 1st operation | movement of a different aspect for a player, such as operation | movement which pulls stick controller 31A to the front, or operation which pushes stick controller 31A to the game machine side etc., for example. A plurality of first promotion effects (first promotion effect A, first promotion effect B) may be included.

  Further, when the super reach variation pattern is determined, a message image (FIG. 24) that guides an operation operation prepared in advance to a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5 in a period before the development of super reach. By displaying an effect image such as (see (a)), an effect image such as a first promotion effect A for promoting the operation of pulling the stick controller 31A toward the front or a message image (see FIG. 26A) is displayed. As a result, the first promotion effect B that promotes the operation of pushing the stick controller 31A toward the gaming machine is performed.

  Based on the detection of the first action, the first specific effect is, for example, displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5. This is an effect of notifying the player of the possibility that the variable display (variable display) result will be a “hit”. In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the first specific effect, a message image of “Intense heat!” (See FIG. 24) and a message image of “chance” (see FIG. 25) can be displayed. If it is determined that it will be a big hit, “Intense!” Will be selected and displayed at a high rate, and if it is not decided to be a big hit, it will be displayed at a high rate “ The “chance” is selected and displayed, and the expected degree of big hit is notified in the form of the displayed message image.

  The second promotion effect is executed in a predetermined period described later before or after the first promotion effect is executed. The second promotion effect is, for example, by displaying an effect image such as a character image prepared in advance or a message image for guiding an operation operation at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5. It is only necessary that the presentation operation prompts the second operation. The effect operation that prompts the player to perform the second operation is not limited to the effect that causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image. The effect operation that causes a predetermined sound to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration effect. LED that lights or blinks in a predetermined lighting pattern, one that operates a movable member provided in an effect accessory provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or a combination of these It may be a thing. When the second promotion effect is performed, an operation detection effective period for effectively detecting the second action by the player is set. When the second operation for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B within the operation detection valid period, the execution of the second promotion effect is stopped when the second operation is detected, A second specific effect is executed.

  These second promotion effects are different for the player, for example, an operation of repeatedly pushing the push button 31B, or an operation of continuously pushing the push button 31B for a predetermined period (so-called long press). A plurality of second promotion effects (second promotion effect A, second promotion effect B) for causing the second operation to be performed may be included.

  Further, when the super reach variation pattern is determined, a message image (FIG. 24) that guides an operation operation prepared in advance to a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5 in a period before the development of super reach. By displaying an effect image such as (see (c)), an effect image such as a second promotion effect A that promotes the operation of repeatedly pushing the push button 31B or a message image (see FIG. 26C) is displayed. Thus, the second promotion effect B that promotes the operation of continuously pressing the push button 31B for a predetermined period (so-called long press) is performed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the form which performs a 2nd promotion effect before or after a 1st promotion effect is performed was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, It mentions later. As shown in the modified example, the first promotion effect may be performed even when it is not performed.

  Based on the detection of the second action, the second specific effect is a character image prepared in advance, for example, at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5 based on the effect mode of the second promotion effect. This is an effect of notifying the player of the possibility that the variable display (variable display) result will be a “hit” by displaying an effect image such as a message or a message image. In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the second specific effect, an effect image (see FIG. 24) in which character A crosses the screen and an effect image (see FIG. 25) in which character B crosses the screen are displayed. “Character A” is selected and displayed at a high rate when it is possible to display and it is determined to be a big hit, and at a high rate when it is not decided to be a big hit “Character B” is selected and displayed, and the expected degree of big hit in the form of the displayed character image is notified.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display (variable display) starts, and then the decorative symbol variable display (variable display) ) In some cases, the determined decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a decorative display variable display (variable display) mode is a variable display (variable display) mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) when the variable display (variable display) result is “losing”. It is called.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display (variable display) starts, and then the decorative symbol variable display (variable display) ) In response to the state becoming the reach state, after the reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display (variable display) result is referred to as a variable reach (variable display) mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display (variable display) result is “losing”. Is done.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the regular opening round, a variable display of the decorative symbol (variation) In response to the (display) state becoming the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, or without a reach effect being executed, a predetermined normal jackpot combination (“ A definite decorative symbol which is also called “non-probable big hit combination” is stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol pattern that is variably displayed (variably displayed) in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, for example. Among the decorative symbols with "1" to "8", any one of the decorative symbols with even numbers "2", "4", "6", "8" is "left", "middle" Any of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  FIG. 8 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. As described above, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  For the big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern, the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach production of the normal reach is executed and the super reach in which the reach of the super reach such as the super reach α to the super reach β (including those with the pseudo-ream) is executed. There is a reach fluctuation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  The fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” includes a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is not shortened and the total number of reserved memories is “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” or “2”. Corresponding to the case of “8” to “8”, a variation pattern is prepared in which the variation time is shortened. Furthermore, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where time-saving control such as a game state is a probable change state or a time-short state is executed. By selecting any one of these variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Variable display (variable display) The mode is referred to as a variable display (variable display) mode (also referred to as “hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal jackpot”) when the variable display (variable display) result is “big hit”. . Based on the fact that the variable display (fluctuation display) result is “big hit” in the “non-probable” big hit type, it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, time reduction control (short time control) is performed. . By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol variable display (variation display) time (special diagram variation time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, any one of 100 times, 50 times, and 25 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the variable display (variable display) result is “big hit”. When any of the conditions is satisfied first, it may be ended.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become the normal open round jackpot symbol, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable (change) Corresponding to the fact that the display) state has reached the reach state, the reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display (variation display) mode is “normal” is executed or the reach effect is executed. Instead, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations may be stopped and displayed. The confirmed decorative symbols that are the probable big hit combinations are, for example, symbol numbers that are variably displayed (variably displayed) in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative symbols with "1" to "8", any one of the decorative symbols with the odd numbers "1", "3", "5", "7" is "left", "middle" Any of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When a probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in a special game, a fixed jackpot symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a result of variable display (variation display) of the decorative symbol. Also good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display (variable display) mode in which the probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game is variable display (variable display). ) This is referred to as a variable display (variation display) mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “probability change” when the result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display (fluctuation display) result in the jackpot type of “probability change” is “hit”, it is controlled to the normally open big hit state. Done. By performing the probability change control, the probability that the variable display (variation display) result (special display result) in each special figure game is “big hit” is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the variable display (variation display) result becomes “big hit” and the game is controlled again to the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. As in the case of the time reduction control, when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, any one of 100 times, 50 times, and 25 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state, Good. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control that improves the probability that the display (variation display) result will be “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and the variable variable winning ball device based on the fact that the variable display (variation display) result is “per normal figure” The game ball passes through the second start winning opening, such as control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in 6B longer than in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to in the normal state ( Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by making it easier to win) and increasing the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

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

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

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the decorative display variable display (variation display) state does not reach the reach state, and one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative patterns predetermined as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the predetermined reach is determined in accordance with the variable display (variation display) state of the decorative symbol being the reach state. After the performance is executed, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern that is a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) may be stopped and displayed, for example, as a predetermined reach combination.

  Corresponding to the fact that the special symbols in the special game are short-term open round jackpot symbols, the variable display (variable display) mode of the decorative symbols in which various fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the variable display (variable display) result. Is a variable display (fluctuation display) mode (also referred to as a “hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “sudden probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display (fluctuation display) result is “big hit” in the “big hit” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after that, the probability change control may be performed together with the short time control.

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

  If the winning symbol is open after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as a result of variable display (variation display) of the decorative symbol, the variable display (variable display) result is “big hit” When it is controlled to short-term open big hit state based on the fact that the big hit type is “surprise” and when it is controlled to small hit game state based on the variable display (variable display) result is “small hit” is there. On the other hand, the winning prize opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols that make up the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display (variable display) result of the decorative symbol. The variable display (variable display) result is “big hit”. Only when the jackpot type is “surprise” and controlled to the short-term open jackpot state. Therefore, the confirmed decorative symbols that make up the opening chances correspond to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit gaming state, while the fixed decorative symbols of the reach combination are short-term open big hit states It corresponds to being controlled by.

  In other words, when a definite decorative symbol that constitutes an opening chance is derived and displayed, the time-varying control is not performed after the completion, but the probability variation control is executed, and a transition to a high-accuracy state with a high probability of winning a big hit is made. In addition, the previous game state is maintained without executing the time reduction control and the probability change control after the end, that is, the normal game state (low probability state) in which the previous game state has a low jackpot winning probability. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to identify whether the gaming state after the opening chance is the high probability state or the low probability state. It is possible to form a gaming state that can give a sense of expectation that there is a possibility of being in a state, that is, a latent state that makes it difficult for a player to identify a highly accurate state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during variable display (fluctuation display) of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination or a probable variable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is displayed. A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts Probability notification effect on whether or not to control to the probabilistic state, such as the period until the next variable display (variable display) game starts after the last round in the big hit gaming state The jackpot promotion effect may be executed. A notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display (variable display) game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed (variable display) in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, by displaying an effect image that is different from the variable display (variable display), it is only necessary to notify the player of the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Control of variable display (variation display) of the normal symbol display 20 and control of variable symbol display (variation display) of the normal symbol display 20 by performing on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. A function for controlling variable display (variable display) of a predetermined display pattern is also provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are counted. Control possible. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR3. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, for example, and periodically or irregularly updates various numerical data by software so that a part of various random values can be obtained. You may make it count the numerical data which show. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates whether or not the variable display (fluctuation display) result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state as the “big hit”, and the variable display (fluctuation display) result. Is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the small hit gaming state as “small hit”, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type indicates the jackpot type which is a variable display (variable display) mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display (variation display) result is “big hit”, “non-probable change”, “probability change”, “ This is a random value used to determine one of “accuracy” and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining a variation pattern in variable display (variation display) of a special symbol or a decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. Values in the range of “1” to “251” are taken.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, among the cases where the variable display (variation display) result is “losing”, the decorative symbol variable display (variation display) mode is “non-reach” and “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display (variation display) result is “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display (variation display) result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display (variation display) mode is “non-reach” is a non-reach variation pattern (“non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display (variation display) result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display (variation display) mode is “reach” is the reach variation pattern (“reach loss variation”). Also called “pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display (variation display) result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display (variation display) result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display (variation display) result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display (variation display) result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

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

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Various display operations such as variable display (fluctuation display) operation of decorative symbols, reach display operations for reach effects, re-drawing effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display (variable display) of decorative symbols It consists of data indicating the contents of control. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The effect control CPU 120 generates an effect control pattern (special pattern change effect control pattern) based on the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display (change display) of the decorative pattern. set. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9, a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, and a movable member included in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

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

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting part (not shown), an effect control timer setting part (not shown), an effect control counter setting part (not shown), and an effect control buffer setting part (not shown). And.

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

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

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

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

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 determines various effect displays such as decorative display variable display (variable display) and effect display in reach effect by determining a switching period of effect images to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Perform control to execute. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the sensor unit 32, and effect control. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the substrate 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

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

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

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

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR3 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) in the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby changing the normal symbol variable display (variable display) and the normal variable winning ball. The tilting operation setting of the movable blade piece in the device 6B is enabled.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit (not shown). . When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is set to “1”. (Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the number of second special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to “2” (step S206).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (wins) through the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. The second stored memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (wins) through the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the RAM 102, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in a first special figure reservation storage unit (not shown), while when the starting port buffer value is “2”. Numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in a second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown). At this time, the corresponding start port data may be set together with numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3.

  The first special figure holding storage unit has a start prize (first start prize) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball apparatus 6A. The holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit establishes the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, and the number of stored data is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display (variable display) result in this special figure game ( This is the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given based on the special figure display result.

  The second special figure holding storage unit has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit establishes the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103, as reserved data, the number is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, the information is stored until “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display (variable display) result in this special figure game ( Based on the special figure display result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In addition, the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening, and the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  Whether the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type determines whether the variable symbol (variable display) result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” This is used to determine whether or not the jackpot type when the variable display (variable display) result is “big hit”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including a variable display (variation display) time for special symbols and decorative symbols. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to determine the random display (variable display) mode including the variable display (variable display) result and the variable display (variable display) time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Among them, numerical data indicating a part or all of them is extracted.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 4, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit either the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number (step S212). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variable symbol (variable display) result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small bonus” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. No is determined (predetermined) before the variable display (variable display) result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B corresponding to the result of variable display (variable display) of the special symbol in the special symbol game. (A big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display (variation display) result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, numerical data indicating a random number MR3 for variation pattern determination is obtained based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variable display (variation display) result is “big hit” or “small hit”. This includes a process of determining a variation pattern to be one of a plurality of types. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the special symbol variable display (variation display) is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  A variation pattern including a fixed special symbol, a special symbol, and a variable symbol (variable display) time of a decorative symbol resulting in variable display (variable display) of the special symbol by the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111. Is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. Includes a process for determining the variable display (variable display) mode.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is decremented or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure in 4A or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol resulting in the variable symbol display (variation display) is stopped. Processing for making settings for display (derivation) is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes processing to set the big prize opening to be open in the small hit gaming state based on the variable display (variable display) result being “small hit”. It is. As an example, when the variable display (fluctuation display) result is “small hit”, the big prize opening is displayed in the same way as when the variable display (variation display) result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The upper limit of the period to be in the open state is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big prize opening is set to “15 times” so that the small hit gaming state may be set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

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

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

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). For example, in the process of step S231, it is only necessary to read the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, the second reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1 and updated to update the second special figure reserved memory number to be decremented by 1, and a start data storage unit (not shown) The starting port data stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. In this section, the hold data indicated by the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry ( Step S237). In the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, use to determine whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display (variation display) result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing” A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer value is selected and set as a table (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A is set in the usage table. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 6B is set in the usage table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state.

  Before the first special symbol display result determination table 130A is derived and displayed, the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display (variable display) result in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is displayed. Whether the variable display (fluctuation display) result is controlled as a big hit gaming state as a “big hit”, or whether the variable display (variable display) result is “small hit” and controlled as a small hit gaming state. It is a table referred in order to determine based on random value MR1 for figure display result determination. Before the second special symbol display result determination table 130B is derived and displayed, the fixed special symbol that is the variable display (variable display) result in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether the variable display (fluctuation display) result is controlled as a big hit gaming state as a “big hit”, or whether the variable display (variable display) result is “small hit” and controlled as a small hit gaming state. It is a table referred in order to determine based on random value MR1 for figure display result determination.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a special figure display is made depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More determined values than the time are assigned to the special chart display results of “big hit” and “small hit”. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state), and the big hit The probability of being determined to be controlled in the gaming state and the probability of being determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “small hit” are increased. That is, in the first special figure display result determination table 130A, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state, when the control state is the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the big hit gaming state in the second special figure display result determination table 130B is greater when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probabilistic state than when it is in the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so that the probability of being determined when the control is increased is increased.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display (variable display) result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. When performing the determination of the variable display (variable display) result based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio determined to control the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a state (highly accurate high base state), frequent occurrence of a small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 5, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is converted into “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost”. Compared with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the game when variable display (variable display) such as a special figure game is started. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data depending on whether or not the state is a probable change state. For example, when the game state when variable display (variable display) such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B The table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this table data. On the other hand, when the game state when variable display (variable display) such as a special figure game is started is a probable change state, the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is in the probabilistic state is selected as special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this table data.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S243).

  The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (variable display) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (first 2 Depending on whether the special symbol display device 4B is a special game, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”, etc. It is assigned to multiple types of jackpot types.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (the value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determined values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 5, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probable change”, “ Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability change” and “surprise probability” matches, the jackpot type is determined to be a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as a variable display (variable display) result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

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

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, “7” corresponding to the big hit type determination result in step S244 are displayed. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). When the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, the big hit type is any one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprising change”. (Step S262). Then, the big hit variation pattern determination table corresponding to the identified big hit type is selected and set as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S263).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table corresponding to the “non-probable variation” jackpot type is a random number for determining the variation pattern when the special figure display result is determined (predetermined) to be “non-probable variation jackpot”. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on MR3. The jackpot variation pattern determination table corresponding to the “probable variation” jackpot type is a random number for determining the variation pattern when the special figure display result is determined (predetermined) to be “probable variation jackpot”. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on MR3. The jackpot variation pattern determination table corresponding to the “surprise” jackpot type is determined (predetermined) when the special figure display result is “surprise jackpot”, and the variation pattern is changed to a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types.

  In each big hit variation pattern determination table, a determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern is different. For example, the jackpot variation pattern determination table corresponding to the “non-probable” jackpot type used when the jackpot type is “non-probable” and the “probable” jackpot type used when the jackpot type is “probable”. In the big hit variation pattern determination table corresponding to, the determination value allocation to the same variation pattern is different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same variation pattern can be varied according to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S265). .

  When the small hit flag is off (step S264; No), for example, by determining whether or not the short time flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, the short time control is performed when the gaming state is the probability change state or the short time state. Whether or not the short-time control is being performed is specified (step S267). Then, as a use table for determining the variation pattern to be one of a plurality of types, a loss variation pattern determination table corresponding to the specified short-time state or normal state (during non-short-time control) is selected and set. (Step S268).

  The loss variation pattern determination table corresponding to the “short-time state” is based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, when the game state is in the probability variation state or in the short-time control in which the short-time control is performed. A table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. The loss variation pattern determination table corresponding to the “normal state” indicates that the variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern when the gaming state is a normal state in which the time reduction control is not performed. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine any of the above. It should be noted that a plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the number of reserved storage numbers may be used as the loss variation pattern determination table corresponding to the “normal state”.

  In each of these loss variation pattern determination tables, a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern is different. For example, the same variation pattern is used in the loss variation pattern determination table corresponding to the “short time state” and the loss variation pattern determination table corresponding to the “normal state” used when the gaming state is the short time state. The decision value assignments for are different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the “short time state” or the “normal state”.

  Then, after step S267, the gaming state is specified by determining whether or not each flag such as a time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 is on (step S268). When the process of step S267 is executed, the total reserved memory number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268, the usage table is set based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation, for example. By referring to the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269).

  After the variation pattern is determined in step S269, a special symbol variation time which is a variable symbol display (variation display) time according to the variation pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special symbol variable time, which is the variable display (variable display) time of the special symbol, is the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display (variable display) result (special graphic display result) after starting the special symbol variation in the special graphic game. This is the time required to display the derivation.

  After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S271, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  Here, the first change start command is a command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern designation command corresponds to variable display (variation display) of special symbols in the special symbol game, and the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design that is variably displayed (variable display). The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display (variable display) result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, each time the above-described command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state designation command, One variation start command or second variation start command, variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, first reserved memory number notification command, or second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 10 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in an effect control buffer setting unit (not shown). As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. Is updated by software, and then a mode change process (step S77) is executed to change the effect mode to the A mode or the B mode based on the player's mode change operation.

  In the mode change process, it is determined whether or not an effect or the like in which the stick controller 31A such as the first promotion effect is operated is being executed. Cannot be changed. On the other hand, when an effect or the like for operating the stick controller 31A is not being executed, it is detected whether the operation of tilting the stick controller 31A in the left-right direction, which is a mode change operation, has been detected. When the detection timer is set, whether or not the operation continues for a predetermined period is determined by whether or not the detection continues until the detection timer is up. Then, the mode flag of the effect control flag setting unit (not shown) is changed to the flag value of the mode (A mode or B mode) corresponding to the operation to change the effect mode.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the situation of these mode fluctuations. In this embodiment, for example, when it is desired to change from the current A mode to the B mode, as shown in FIG. 11A, the player holds the stick controller 31A toward the gaming machine in the right direction for a predetermined period. The background image of the image display device 5 is changed, for example, from a day image to a night image. In addition, when the player wants to change from the current B mode to the A mode, as shown in FIG. 11B, the player tilts the stick controller 31A toward the gaming machine in the left direction for a predetermined period of time. By changing to the mode, the background image of the image display device 5 is changed from a night image to a day image, for example.

  That is, in this embodiment, even when the variable display is being performed, the mode is changed except when the effect such as the operation of operating the stick controller 31A such as the first promotion effect is being executed. be able to.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit. And run.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variation display start waiting process starts variable display (variation display) of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to do so.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting processing is performed in response to the start of variable display (variable display) of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform processing for determining whether or not to execute, processing for performing execution setting of a notice effect, variable display (fluctuation display) of decorative symbols on the image display device 5, and other various effect operations, It includes a process of determining a finalized decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern and the type of display result.

  The variation display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variation display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit, and so on. Various effects control is performed during variable display (variable display) of decorative symbols. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display (variable display) of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 In response to the reception of the symbol, etc., the final decoration symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in variable display (variation display) of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in full stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display (variation corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command) Display) When the time has passed, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, the decision control board 12 is autonomously derived and displayed on the production control board 12 side, and the variable display (variation display) result is confirmed. Can be made. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decorative LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a notice effect setting process (step S521). Then, subsequent to the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, for example, whether the special figure display result becomes “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left / right fixed symbol determination table, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the middle fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. By doing this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S526; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to a case where either a “surprise” or “small hit” variation pattern is designated by a variation pattern designation command, a final stop symbol that constitutes one of a plurality of types of opening chances and The combination of the determined decorative design is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance eye determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. It is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute one of the opening chance eyes by referring to it. Also, when the reach variation pattern is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as in step S525, the combination of the confirmed decorative design that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined. do it.

  When it is determined in step S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S526; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the big hit fixed symbol updated by a random counter of the production control counter setting unit is extracted, and then, a predetermined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The symbols that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table. The decorative design with the same number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

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

  After performing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the execution setting of the effect during the other variable display is performed (step S529). As an example, in the process of step S529, for example, various changing notice effects such as a serif notice, a quiz notice, and a pre-read notice effect, or a setting for executing an effect different from these changing notice effects may be performed. Good. As such an effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L, 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S529, a setting for executing a predetermined aspect for liveliness may be performed, for example, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit”. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect of a predetermined mode such as an effect of a mode in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. For example, when the setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect of the character display notice is made, the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

  After executing the process of step S530, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S531). Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S530 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S533), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notice effect setting process. In the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command is a super reach change pattern. If it is a super reach variation pattern, the process proceeds to the super reach promotion effect determination process (see FIG. 22) in step S545. It is determined whether or not (step S536).

  In this embodiment, the process proceeds to step S545 for all super-reach fluctuation patterns. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a specific specification such as a super-reach with a pseudo-ream is used. Only in the case of the super reach, the process proceeds to step S545, and in the case of other super reach, the process proceeds to step S536, and the first promotion effect is obtained as in the case of the fluctuation pattern other than the super reach. You may make it determine execution of a 2nd promotion effect.

  In this case, in order to be able to identify whether the execution of the first promotion effect is determined in super reach or whether the execution of the first promotion effect is determined other than in super reach. As the first promotion effect flag, the first promotion effect flag (S) in super reach and the first promotion effect flag (N) other than super reach may be set individually. Similarly, in order to be able to identify whether it is a case where execution of the second promotion effect is determined in super reach or a case where execution of the second promotion effect is determined other than in super reach, the second promotion is performed. As the effect flag, the second promotion effect flag (S) in super reach and the second promotion effect flag (N) other than super reach may be set individually.

  If the effect mode at that time is the A mode, the process proceeds to step S537, and the first promotion effect is executed by referring to the A mode first promotion effect determination table shown in FIG. Determine presence or absence. On the other hand, when the effect mode at that time is the B mode, the process proceeds to step S538, and the first promotion effect is obtained by referring to the B mode first promotion effect determination table shown in FIG. Determine whether to execute.

  In the first promotion effect determination table corresponding to each of these modes, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the first promotion effect according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command or the like. , Assigned to “no first promotion effect” corresponding to the case where the first promotion effect is not executed and “first execution effect executed” corresponding to the case where the first promotion effect is executed. That's fine. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating the first promotion effect determination random value extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit, and the first mode to which the mode at that time point corresponds. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the first promotion effect by referring to the promotion effect determination table. In this embodiment, the embodiment in which the notice effect setting process is performed at the beginning of the variable display start setting process is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, step S525 or step described later It may be executed after the processing of S528.

  In the first promotion effect determination table of each mode shown in FIG. 15, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the first promotion effect is varied according to the variation pattern. Specifically, the ratio of determining that the first promotion effect is to be executed is higher when the variation pattern is “various loss” than when the variation pattern is “non-reach common” than when the variation pattern is “various loss”. Also, the ratio of determining that the first promotion effect is executed is higher in the case of “small hit” and is set to be highest in the case of “big hit”. Note that the fluctuation pattern of “non-reach common” in FIG. 15 is a fluctuation pattern in which neither the reach reach effect of normal reach nor the reach effect of super reach is executed. The variation pattern of “various loss” is a variation pattern other than “non-reach common” and not super reach, that is, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the normal reach variable display (variable display) result is “lost”. Show. The “small hit” variation pattern indicates a small hit variation pattern, and the “big hit” variation pattern indicates a big hit variation pattern excluding super reach.

  In the first promotion effect determination table for A mode and the first promotion effect determination table for B mode, the variation types of “non-reach common”, “various loses”, “small hit”, and “big hit” are used. As shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B), the ratio of the number of determination values allocated correspondingly is the ratio of any variation type corresponding to “execution of first promotion effect”. The B mode first promotion effect determination table is set to a larger value than the A mode first promotion effect determination table, and the fluctuation pattern other than the super reach is in the B mode than the A mode. Is easier to determine the execution of the first promotion effect. That is, the ratio (probability) that the first promotion effect is executed is higher in the B mode than in the A mode.

  Next, based on the process of step S539 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the first promotion effect (step S540). At this time, if “the first promotion effect is executed” (step S540; Yes), the execution period and the type (first promotion effect A or first promotion effect B) of the first promotion effect are determined. (Step S541).

  In the processing of step S541, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed (variable display) in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R from the start of variation are stopped and displayed. The period until is divided into seven periods “period 1” to “period 7”, and the execution period of the first promotion effect is determined by selecting one of the periods.

  As a specific method for selecting these periods, a period can be determined using a period determining random number and a period determining table in which a determined value of the period determining random number is assigned to each period. . In addition, these period determination tables include a case where a non-probable big hit is determined, a case where a probable big hit is determined, a case where a sudden big hit is determined, and a case where a small hit is determined. By assigning the decision value to the same period differently from the case where it is determined to be lost, for example, when it is determined to be out of sync, from “Period 1” to “Period 3”, etc. If the period when the elapsed time from the start of change is relatively small is determined to be high and it is determined as a small hit or sudden hit, the elapsed time from the start of change such as “Period 4” or “Period 5” However, when non-probable big hits and probable big hits are decided, there is a period in which the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation such as “period 5” to “period 7” is relatively large. The percentage determined is high It may be set to cormorants.

  When these periods are determined, for example, based on the determined execution period of the first promotion effect, the start timing and the end timing of the first promotion effect are set as the effect control process timer determination values. In addition, the length of each period of “period 1” to “period 7” has a length sufficient to execute the first promotion effect and the first specific effect. In addition, the length of each period is long enough to execute the second promotion effect and the second specific effect. In addition, as the type of the first promotion effect, for example, in the case of a big hit, the first promotion effect A is determined using a first promotion effect type determination table (not shown) and a random number for determining the type. If the ratio to be played is high and loses, the ratio for determining the first promotion effect B may be set to be high.

  And it progresses to step S541 +, and while setting the 1st promotion effect flag provided in the game control flag setting part etc. to an ON state, and setting the type flag of the determined 1st promotion effect, it is the 2nd promotion After performing the effect determination process (step S542), the notice effect setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S540 shown in FIG. 14 that the first promotion is not executed without executing the first promotion effect, the second promotion effect determination process is performed without going through steps S541 to S541 +. After performing (Step S542), the notice effect setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the second promotion effect determination process in step S542 shown in FIG. In the second promotion effect determination process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect mode at that time is the A mode (step S601).

  If the effect mode at that time is the A mode, the process proceeds to step S602, and the second promotion effect is executed by referring to the A mode second promotion effect determination table shown in FIG. Determine presence or absence. On the other hand, if the effect mode at that time is the B mode, the process proceeds to step S603 and the second promotion effect is obtained by referring to the B mode second promotion effect determination table shown in FIG. Determine whether to execute.

  In the second promotion effect determination table corresponding to each mode, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value for determining the second promotion effect is determined according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. And “no second promotion effect” corresponding to the case where the second promotion effect is not executed, and “second execution effect execution” corresponding to the case where the second promotion effect is executed. That's fine. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a second random number for determining the promotion effect extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit, and the second mode to which the current mode corresponds corresponds. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the second promotion effect by referring to the promotion effect determination table.

  In the second promotion effect determination table of each mode shown in FIG. 18, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the second promotion effect is varied according to the variation pattern. Specifically, the ratio of determining that the second promotion effect is executed is higher when the variation pattern is “various loss” than when the variation pattern is “non-reach common” than when the variation pattern is “various loss”. Also, in the case of “small hit”, the ratio of determining that the second promotion effect is executed is higher, and the case of “big hit” is set to be the highest.

  Further, in the second promotion effect determination table for A mode and the second promotion effect determination table for B mode, each variation type of “non-reach common”, “various loses”, “small hit”, “big hit” is used. As shown in FIGS. 18 (A) and 18 (B), the ratio of the number of determination values assigned correspondingly is the ratio of any variation type corresponding to “execution of second promotion effect”. The B-mode second promotion effect determination table is set to a larger value than the A-mode second promotion effect determination table, and the fluctuation pattern other than the super reach is in the B mode than the A mode. Is easier to determine the execution of the second promotion effect. That is, the ratio (probability) that the second promotion effect is executed is higher in the B mode than in the A mode.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when super reach is not performed, the ratio (probability) that the B mode is executed is higher than the A mode for both the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, for the first promotion effect, the B mode is executed at a higher rate (probability) than the A mode. About a promotion effect, you may reverse the appearance tendency with respect to a mode so that the direction (probability) with which A mode is performed rather than B mode may be high. In addition, when super reach is implemented, as described later, the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are determined without depending on the mode, but these super reach are determined. Since the probability of being changed is significantly lower than the probability of determining a variation pattern other than super reach, the pachinko machine 1 as a whole, both the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect, The ratio (probability) of executing is higher than that of the A mode.

  In this embodiment, the first promotion effect determination table shown in FIG. 15 and the second promotion effect determination table shown in FIG. 18 are variation patterns corresponding to the loss in the promotion effect determination table of the corresponding mode. The determination ratio corresponding to “non-reach common” and “various loses” is set so that the second promotion effect determination table is higher than the first promotion effect determination table, and corresponds to “big hit”. The determination ratio is set so that the first promotion effect determination table is higher than the second promotion effect determination table, so that the first promotion effect is executed in any mode. However, the ratio of winning big hits is higher than when the first promotion effect is executed, that is, the reliability (expected degree) of winning big hits is set higher. However, these determination ratios may be arbitrary. For example, when a promotion effect for each variation pattern is executed in the first promotion effect determination table and the second promotion effect determination table. The ratio to be determined may be the same ratio or may be different for each variation pattern.

  Next, in the process of step S604 shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not execution of the second promotion effect has been determined (step S605). Whether or not the execution of the second promotion effect has been determined may be determined by determining whether or not the second promotion effect flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit or the like is in the on state. At this time, if “the second promotion effect is executed” (step S605; Yes), the execution period and the type (second promotion effect A or second promotion effect B) of the second promotion effect are set to the first. The execution period and type of the second promotion effect are determined (step S606). Even when the execution period of the second promotion effect is determined, as in the case of determining the execution period of the first promotion effect, the period determination random number and the period determination random number for each period are determined. The period may be determined using the period determination table to which the determined value is assigned. In addition, these period determination tables include a case where a non-probable big hit is determined, a case where a probable big hit is determined, a case where a sudden big hit is determined, and a case where a small hit is determined. By assigning the decision value to the same period differently from the case where it is determined to be lost, for example, when it is determined to be out of sync, from “Period 1” to “Period 3”, etc. If the period when the elapsed time from the start of change is relatively small is determined to be high and it is determined as a small hit or sudden hit, the elapsed time from the start of change such as “Period 4” or “Period 5” However, when non-probable big hits and probable big hits are decided, there is a period in which the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation such as “period 5” to “period 7” is relatively large. The percentage determined is high It may be set to cormorants. And it progresses to step S606 +, and while setting the 2nd promotion effect flag provided in the game control flag setting part etc. to an ON state, and setting the type flag of the determined 2nd promotion effect, game control flag It is determined whether or not the first promotion effect flag provided in the setting unit is on (step S607).

  When it is determined in the process of step S607 that “the first promotion effect has been executed” (step S607; Yes), for example, among the periods 1 to 7 shown in FIG. 16, the process of step S541 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the period determined by the process and the period determined by the process of step S606 of FIG. 17 are the same period (for example, the execution period of the first promotion effect is period 3 shown in FIG. Whether the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are synchronized with each other by determining that the execution period of the second promotion effect is also the period 3 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (step S608). The period determined by the process of step S541 shown in FIG. 14 (for example, period 3) and the period determined by the process of step S603 of FIG. 15 (for example, period 3) are stored in the RAM 122 when the respective periods are determined. It is remembered.

  When it is determined in the process of step S608 shown in FIG. 17 that the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are in synchronization (step S608; Yes), for example, in FIG. Of the periods 1 to 7 shown, the period determined by the process of step S606 shown in FIG. 17 is excluded (for example, if the period determined by the process of step S606 is period 3, period 3 is excluded) Any one of the remaining six periods (for example, periods 1-2 and periods 4-7) is determined again as the execution period of the second promotion effect (step S609). In this case, for example, the execution period of the second promotion effect may be determined from periods other than the execution period of the second promotion effect stored in the RAM 122 in the periods 1 to 7. Specifically, for example, if the period determined in the process of step S603 is, for example, “period 3”, the determination assigned to “period 3” in the period determination table used in step S603 is used. A period other than “period 3” may be determined by extracting a random number for period determination excluding the determined value.

  When these periods are determined, the determined execution period of the second promotion effect is set to the effect control process timer determination value. If it is determined in the process of step S605 that the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are in synchronization, the second promotion effect is not executed. In this case, the second promotion effect determination process may be terminated.

  According to this, the first acceleration effect for urging the player to perform the first operation in order to cause the tilt direction sensor unit to detect the tilt operation (first operation) with respect to the operating rod of the stick controller 31A, and the push sensor The second promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the second operation in order to cause 35B to detect the pressing operation of the push button 31B (second operation) is determined to be executed in different periods. The Therefore, a plurality of operations are not requested from the player at the same time, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment due to the player's operation becoming complicated.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the execution period of the first promotion effect overlaps the execution period of the second promotion effect, the execution period of the second promotion effect is changed to another. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, “period 1” to “period 3” are preset as periods in which the second promotion effect can be determined. In addition, as the period in which the first promotion effect can be determined, “period 4” to “period 7” that do not overlap with the period in which the second promotion effect can be determined are set in advance. The execution period of the second promotion effect may not overlap the execution period of the second promotion effect. For example, “period 1” to “period 3” are the first half period, and “period 4” to “period 7” are the second half. If the period of the first promotion effect is the first half of the period The first promotion effect is determined such that the execution period of the second promotion effect is determined as the first half period when the execution period of the promotion effect is determined as the second half period and the execution period of the first promotion effect is set as the second half period. Alternatively, the execution period of the first promotion effect may not overlap the execution period of the second promotion effect by alternatively selecting the execution period of the second promotion effect.

  When it is determined not to execute the second promotion effect in the process of step S605 (step S605; No), or when it is determined not to execute the first promotion effect in the process of step S607 (step S607; No). In addition, the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are different periods in the process of step S608 (for example, the execution period of the first promotion effect is the period 3 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the execution period of the second promotion effect is also the period 4 shown in FIG. 16 (step S608; No), the process ends without going through the process of step S609. In addition, when it determines with not performing a 1st promotion effect in the process of step S607 (step S607; No), the execution period of a 1st promotion effect, and execution of a 2nd promotion effect in the process of step S608 When it is determined that the period is a different period (step S608; No), for example, based on the execution period of the second promotion effect determined in the process of step S606, The end timing is set as the production control process timer determination value.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the relationship between each promotion effect and the target action in this embodiment. In this embodiment, as described above, roughly, the player is provided with the first promotion effect that prompts the player to tilt the stick controller 31A with respect to the operating rod, and the push sensor 35B is pressed with the push button 31B. The second promotion effect to be promoted is set, and the first promotion effect A and the first promotion effect B, the second promotion effect A, and the second promotion effect that are different in the target action for each promotion effect. B is set.

  For the first promotion effect A, the action of pulling the stick controller 31A forward is set as the target action, and for the first promotion effect B, the action of pushing the stick controller 31A toward the gaming machine side is set as the target action. Yes.

  In addition, the second promotion effect A is set as the target operation for the continuous operation of pressing the push button 31B a predetermined number of times, and the push button 31B is continuously pressed for the predetermined period for the second promotion effect B. The operation to continue (so-called long press) is set as the target action.

  Next, a description will be given of the super reach promotion effect determination process (step S545) that is executed when it is determined Yes in step S535 in the notice effect setting process of FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. In the determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the promotion effect determination table (for super reach) shown in FIG. 19 (step S610). Then, it is determined whether or not the super reach variation pattern is a lost super reach (step S611) and a non-probable big hit (step 613).

  In the case of super reach that is lost (Yes in step S611), a determination value that is set for the item "super reach out" in the set promotion effect determination table (for super reach), For example, by comparing the random number for determining the promotion effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit, the type of the promotion effect (first promotion effect A, first promotion effect B, The second promotion effect A, the second promotion effect B) and “no promotion effect” are determined.

  Further, when the super reach is a non-probable big hit (Yes in step S613), it is set for the item of "non-probable big hit" in the set promotion effect determination table (for super reach). By comparing the determination value with a random number for determining the promotion effect extracted from, for example, the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit, the type of the promotion effect (the first promotion effect A, the first Promotion effect B, second promotion effect A, second promotion effect B) and “no promotion effect” are determined.

  If the super reach is a probable big hit (No in step S613), the determination value set for the item "probable big hit" in the set promotion effect determination table (for super reach). And the random number for determining the promotion effect extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit, for example, the type of the promotion effect (first promotion effect A, first promotion effect) B, second promotion effect A, second promotion effect B) and “no promotion effect” are determined.

  And it progresses to step S616, the promotion effect flag (a 1st promotion effect flag, the 2nd promotion effect flag) corresponding to the kind of promotion effect determined in any of step S612, step S614, and step S615, and a classification A flag (promotion effect A or promotion effect B) is set, and the process ends. If “no promotion effect” is determined in any of step S612, step S614, and step S615, the process ends without setting any flag in step S616.

  Here, the promotion effect determination table (for super reach) shown in FIG. 19 will be described. In the promotion effect determination table (for super reach) shown in FIG. The ratio of determining whether or not to execute each promotion effect is varied according to the probability variation big hit).

  Specifically, in the case of a super-reaching deviation where the variation display result is lost, the first promotion effect A with respect to the “first promotion effect A” is 5% when the super-reach is off. Determination value data determined at a ratio is set, and determination value data determined at a ratio of 15% is set when the first promotion effect B is out of super reach with respect to the “first promotion effect B”. The determination value data for determining the second promotion effect A at a rate of 20% when the super-reach is out of the second promotion effect A is set with respect to the “second promotion effect A”. When the second promotion effect B is deviated from the super reach, determination value data that is determined at a rate of 30% is set, and the “no promotion effect” is deviated from the “no promotion effect”. At a rate of 30% Constant determining value data is set.

  In other words, when the probability of determination is relatively high and the super reach is off, the first promotion effect A <first promotion effect B <second promotion effect A <second promotion effect B is determined in this order. It is easy.

  Further, in the case of a super reach where the variable display result is a non-probable big hit, the first promotion effect A is 40% in the case of a super reach that is a non-probable big hit. Determination value data determined at a ratio of 20% is set, and the determination value is determined at a ratio of 20% in the case of super reach where the first promotion effect B is a non-probable big hit with respect to the “first promotion effect B”. Data is set, and determination value data for determining the second promotion effect A for the “second promotion effect A” at a rate of 15% in the case of a super reach that is a non-probable big hit, is set. Determination value data for determining the second promotion effect B at a rate of 10% in the case of a super reach that is a non-probable big hit is set for the second promotion effect B ”. The “no promotion effect” should be super reach Judgment value data to determine at a rate of 15% when the are set.

  That is, when the determined probability is “non-probable big hit” compared to the super-reaching deviation, conversely, the first promotion effect A> the first promotion effect B> the second promotion effect A> the first It is easy to determine in order of 2 promotion effects B.

  Further, in the case of super reach where the variation display result is a probable big hit, the ratio of the first promotion effect A is 15% in the case of the super reach where the probable big hit Determination value data to be determined is set, and determination value data for determining the first promotion effect B at a rate of 10% is set for “first promotion effect B” in the case of super reach that is a probable big hit. Then, determination value data for determining the second promotion effect A at a ratio of 45% in the case of a super-reach that is a probable big hit is set with respect to the “second promotion effect A”. In the case of super reach where the second promotion effect B is a probable big hit with respect to the “effect B”, determination value data is set at a rate of 25%, and for the “no promotion effect”, the “no promotion effect” ”Is a place that is out of reach Is set judgment value data to determine at a rate of 5% it is.

  That is, in the case where the determined probability is “probability big hit” which is lower than the super reach deviation, the second promotion effect A> second promotion effect B> first promotion effect A> first promotion It is easy to determine the order of production B.

  Accordingly, the first promotion effect A, the first promotion effect B, and the second promotion effect that are determined based on the promotion effect determination table (for super reach) shown in FIG. Each reliability of A and the second promotion effect B can be calculated by a calculation formula illustrating the first promotion effect A in FIG.

That is, taking the first promotion effect A as an example, the reliability (expectation) S _1A of the first promotion effect A is determined as the first promotion effect A when a super reach occurs and a big hit occurs. The probability that the first promotion effect A is determined when a loss and a big hit are determined (the probability P that the first promotion effect A is determined when a super reach occurs and a big hit occurs) It can be obtained by dividing by the sum of the probability Q that the first promotion effect A is determined when a super reach occurs and results in a loss.

  In this embodiment, the probability P of determining the first promotion effect A when the super reach occurs and the big hit is determined is the fluctuation pattern of the super reach that becomes the uncertain big hit. The determination ratio of the first promotion effect A to the probability of multiplying the probability by 0.4 (40%), which is the determination ratio of the first promotion effect A, and the probability of determining the change pattern of the super reach that is a probable big hit It can be obtained by the sum of the probability of multiplying by 0.15 (15%). In addition, the total probability that the first promotion effect A is determined when losing and jackpot is the determination ratio of the first promotion effect A to the probability that the variation pattern of the super reach that becomes a non-probable variable jackpot is determined. Probability of multiplying 0.4 (40%) and the probability of determining the variation pattern of the super reach that will be a probable big hit, the probability of determining the first promotion effect A, 0.15 (15%) And the probability of multiplying the probability of determining the variation pattern of the super reach deviation by 0.05 (5%), which is the determination ratio of the first promotion effect A, can be obtained.

Here, a specific calculation method is illustrated by taking the reliability (expectation) S _1A of the first promotion effect A as an example, but similarly, the reliability (expectation) S _{1B of} the first promotion effect B is illustrated. can confidence _{(expectation) S 2A} of the second promotion effect a, also second reliability promotion effect B _{(expectation) S 2B} is calculated.

The reliability (expectation) S _1A of the first promotion effect A calculated in this way, the reliability (expectation) S _{1B of} the first promotion effect B, and the reliability (expectation) of the second promotion effect A Degree) S _2A and the reliability (expected degree) S _2B of the second promotion effect B are S _1A > S _1B > S _2A > S _2B as shown in FIG. 20 in this embodiment. The high degree of reliability is in the order of first promotion effect A> first promotion effect B> second promotion effect A> second promotion effect B.

In addition, the reliability S ₁ of the first promotion effect by the first promotion effect A and the first promotion effect B, and the second promotion effect by the second promotion effect A and the second promotion effect B The reliability S ₂ can be calculated in the same manner, and the relationship of S ₁ > S ₂ , that is, the reliability is higher in the first promotion effect than in the second promotion effect. However, for the second promotion effects with lower reliability, as shown in FIG. 19, the determination rate corresponding to “probability big hit” is set higher than the determination rate of the first promotion effect. Thus, when the second promotion effect (second promotion effect A, second promotion effect B) is executed, the probability of a probable big hit is higher than a non-probable big hit.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect process. In the effect process during variable display shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the mode has been changed (changed) during the variable display (step S550). Whether or not the mode has been changed (changed) can be determined by whether or not the value of the mode flag has changed.

  If there is a mode transition (change), the process proceeds to step S578, and if the first promotion effect flag or the second promotion effect flag is set, the set first promotion effect flag. Alternatively, by resetting the second promotion effect flag, the execution decision of the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect in the variable display (variable display) is canceled, and the first promotion effect or the second promotion is released. The production is not executed after the mode transition (change).

  If the mode has not been changed (changed), the process proceeds to step S551 to determine whether or not the variable display (variation display) time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the production control process timer value. (Step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display (variable display) time has elapsed.

If the variable display (variable display) time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), a first promotion effect flag provided in a game control flag setting unit (not shown) stored in the RAM 122 or the like. It is determined whether or not is in an on state (step S552). When it is determined that the first promotion effect flag is on (step S552; Yes), for example, it is determined whether or not the effect control process timer value matches the effect control process timer determination value. It is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the promotion effect (step S553).
When it determines with it being the start timing of a 1st promotion effect by the process of step S553 (step S553; Yes), CPU120 for effect control is an image of stick controller 31A, for example, as shown to Fig.24 (a). Is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, or a message is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 to prompt the player to perform a tilting operation (first operation) with respect to the operation rod. The first promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the operation 1 is executed (step S554). At this time, the first promotion effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit is set to the on state (step S555), and the variation display effect process is terminated. Moreover, the 1st operation | movement effective period flag provided in the production | presentation control flag setting part is set to an ON state. By setting the first operation valid period flag to the on state, control is performed so that the first operation of the player can be accepted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S553 that it is not the start timing of the first promotion effect (step S553; No), the first promotion effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit is set to the on state. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S556).

  If it is determined that the first promotion effect execution flag is set to the on state (step S556; Yes), the player performs the first action (stick controller 31A corresponding to the first promotion effect type flag). It is determined whether or not a pulling action or a pushing action has been detected (step S557). When the first action corresponding to the type flag of the first promotion effect is detected (step S557; Yes), display on the display screen of the image display device 5 and voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R to the player After notifying that the first operation is finished by (step S557 +), as shown in FIG. 24B, there is a possibility that the variable display (variable display) result may be a “hit”. A first specific effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the state is advantageous to the player is executed (step S558).

  As described above, the first specific effect mode executed in this embodiment includes a message image of “Intense heat!” (See FIG. 24) and a message image of “chance” (see FIG. 25). Yes, as a specific method for selecting each of these modes, for example, a first specific rendering mode determination table in which a rendering mode determination random number and a determined value of the rendering mode determination random number are assigned to each mode. It can be used to determine the specific performance mode.

  In these 1st specific production | presentation mode determination tables, it is set so that allocation of the decision value with respect to the specific production | generation of each aspect differs by the case where it is determined that it is a big hit and the case where it loses. In the case where it is determined that the game will be a big hit, the mode of “Intense heat!” Is selected at a high rate and the mode of “chance” is selected at a low rate. In addition, when it is determined to be lost, the “hot” mode is selected at a low rate and the “chance” mode is selected at a high rate. As a result, the “super heat!” Mode has a higher expectation level (reliability) than the “chance” mode.

  In the present embodiment, the case of two aspects of the first specific effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the degree of expectation (reliability) of each aspect is assumed to be three or more. The degree of expectation (reliability) of a specific aspect may be the highest.

  Then, the first promotion effect flag and the first promotion effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit are reset (step S559), and the variation display effect process is ended. Note that the first operation valid period flag is also reset. In addition, the content notified in the first specific effect is not only the possibility of the “big hit” described above, but the variable display (fluctuation display) state of the decorative symbol may be a reach state, You may make it alert | report that the reach production by super reach may be performed, and you may alert | report whether "big hit" is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit.

  On the other hand, when it is determined by the player that the first action corresponding to the type flag of the first promotion effect has not been detected (step S557; No), the effect control process timer value is indicated by the effect control process timer value, for example. It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the first promotion effect by determining whether or not the control process timer determination value is met (step S560). When it is the end timing of the first promotion effect (step S560; Yes), the first promotion effect is ended (step S561), and then the first promotion effect flag and the first promotion effect execution flag are reset. Then (step S562), the variation display effect process ends. At this time, the first operation valid period flag is also reset. Moreover, when it determines with it not being the completion | finish timing of a 1st promotion effect by the process of step S560 (step S560; No), the production process during a variable display is complete | finished. In this case, since the effect process flag has not been updated, the effect process during the variable display is executed again. And since various flags, such as the 1st promotion effect flag, the 1st promotion effect execution flag, and the 1st operation effective period flag, are not reset, the 1st operation is detected or the 1st promotion effect The process of step S557 and the process of step S560 are repeatedly executed until the end timing is reached.

  When it is determined in step S552 that the first promotion effect flag is off (step S552; No), or in step S556, it is determined that the first promotion effect execution flag is off. (Step S556; No), or after executing the process of step S562, it is determined whether or not the second promotion effect flag provided in the game control flag setting unit or the like is in an ON state (step S563). ). When it is determined that the second promotion effect flag is in the off state (step S563; No), the variation display effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second promotion effect flag is in the on state (step S563; Yes), for example, it is determined whether or not the effect control process timer value matches the effect control process timer determination value. It is determined whether it is the start timing of the second promotion effect (step S564).

  When it determines with it being the start timing of a 2nd promotion effect in the process of step S564 (step S564; Yes), as shown in FIG.24 (c), for example, CPU120 for effect control is the image of push button 31B. Is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, or a message is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 to prompt the player to perform a push operation of the push button 31B (second operation). Then, the second promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the second action is executed (step S565). At this time, the second promotion effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit is set to the on state (step S566), and the variation display effect process is terminated. Moreover, the 2nd operation | movement effective period flag provided in the production | presentation control flag setting part is set to an ON state. By setting the second operation valid period flag to the ON state, the player's second operation is controlled to be accepted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S564 that it is not the start timing of the second promotion effect (step S564; No), the second promotion effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit is set to the on state. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S567).

  When it is determined that the second promotion effect execution flag is set to the on state (step S567; Yes), the player performs the second operation corresponding to the second promotion effect type flag (by pressing the push button 31B). It is determined whether or not a continuous striking action or a long press action has been detected (step S568). When the second action corresponding to the type flag of the second promotion effect is detected (step S568; Yes), display on the display screen of the image display device 5 and voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R to the player After notifying that the second operation is to be terminated (step S568 +), as shown in FIG. 24D, there is a possibility that the variable display (variable display) result may be a “hit”. A second specific effect for notifying that there is a possibility that the state is advantageous to the player is executed (step S569).

  As described above, the second specific effect mode executed in this embodiment includes an effect image (see FIG. 24) by “character A” and an effect image (see FIG. 25) by “character B”. There are specific methods for selecting each aspect, for example, a second specific effect mode determination table in which a random number for determining the effect mode and a determined value of the random number for determining the effect mode is assigned to each mode. It can be used to determine the specific performance mode.

  In these second specific effect mode determination tables, the allocation of the determined value for the specific effect of each mode is set differently when it is determined as a big hit and when it is determined as a loss. When it is determined that a big hit will be made, the mode of “Character A” is selected at a high rate and the mode of “Character B” is selected at a low rate. Further, when it is determined to be lost, the “character A” mode is selected at a low rate and the “character B” mode is selected at a high rate. As a result, the “character A” mode has a higher expectation level (reliability) than the “character B” mode.

  In the present embodiment, the case of two aspects of the second specific effect has been illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the degree of expectation (reliability) of each aspect is assumed to be three or more. The degree of expectation (reliability) of a specific aspect may be the highest.

  Then, the second promotion effect flag and the second promotion effect execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit are reset (step S570), and the variation display effect process is ended. Note that the second operation valid period flag is also reset. Note that the content notified in the second specific effect is not only the possibility of being a “hit”, but also the variable display (fluctuation display) state of the decorative pattern is the reach state, as in the first specific effect. It is possible to notify that there is a possibility that a reach effect by super reach is likely to be executed, or notify whether "big hit" is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit You may do it.

  Also, the first specific effect and the second specific effect may have different display modes of the effects as shown in FIG. 24B and FIG. . In addition, the probability that the variable display (variable display) result is a “hit” may be different between the first specific effect and the second specific effect. Furthermore, for example, a plurality of executable specific effects may be prepared, and the type of specific effects to be executed may be determined according to the variation pattern or the jackpot type.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second action by the player has not been detected (step S568; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether the effect control process timer value matches the effect control process timer determination value. It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the second promotion effect (step S571). If it is the end timing of the second promotion effect (step S571; Yes), the second promotion effect is ended (step S572), and then the second promotion effect flag and the second promotion effect execution flag are reset. (Step S573), and the variation display effect process ends. At this time, the second operation valid period flag is also reset. Moreover, when it determines with it not being the completion | finish timing of a 2nd promotion effect in the process of step S571 (step S571; No), the effect process during fluctuation display is complete | finished. In this case, since the effect process flag has not been updated, the effect process during the variable display is executed again. Since various flags such as the second promotion effect flag, the second promotion effect execution flag, and the second action effective period flag are not reset, the second action is detected or the second promotion effect is generated. The process of step S568 and the process of step S571 are repeatedly executed until the end timing is reached.

  When it is determined in the process of step S567 that the second promotion effect executing flag is in the off state (step S567; No), after executing the process of step S570, or after executing the process of step S573, The effect processing during variation display is terminated.

  If the variable display (variation display) time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S564). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S564; No), the variation display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display (variable display) time has elapsed, a predetermined error has occurred in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. Processing may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S574 (step S574; Yes), for example, a final stop resulting in a display result in decorative symbol variable display (variable display) such as transmitting a predetermined display control command. A control for deriving and displaying a symbol (definite decorative symbol) is performed (step S575). In addition, a predetermined time is set as the waiting time for specifying the hit start designation command (step S576). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” that is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S577), and then the effect processing during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 28 shows an example of the execution timing of various effects when the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are executed. 28, the execution period of the first promotion effect is determined to be period 2 of periods 1 to 7 shown in FIG. 16 in the process of step S541 of FIG. 14, and in the process of step S606 of FIG. The example at the time of determining the execution period of the 2nd promotion effect in the period 3 of the periods 1-7 shown in FIG.

  The first promotion effect period shown in FIG. 28 corresponds to FIGS. 24 (a) and 25 (a) when the first promotion effect to be executed is the first promotion effect A, and the first specific effect. The period corresponds to FIGS. 24B and 25B. When the first promotion performance to be executed is the first promotion performance B, it corresponds to FIG. 26 (a) and FIG. 27 (a), and the first specific performance period is as shown in FIG. 26 (b). 27 (b).

  The second promotion effect period shown in FIG. 28 corresponds to FIGS. 24C and 25C when the second promotion effect to be executed is the second promotion effect A, and the second promotion effect period shown in FIG. The specific effect period corresponds to FIGS. 24 (d) and 25 (d). When the second promotion performance to be executed is the second promotion performance B, it corresponds to FIG. 26C and FIG. 27C, and the second specific performance period is as shown in FIG. 27 (d).

  Specifically, in the first promotion performance A, as shown in FIG. 24A and FIG. 25A, an operation promotion display including an image of the stick controller 31A and a message “Draw stick controller” is displayed. Is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, when the target motion guided by the motion promotion display is detected, the “rapid heat!” Shown in FIG. 24B is displayed at a different rate based on whether or not the variation display result is a big hit. The first specific effect in which either the display or the “chance!” Display shown in FIG. 25B is displayed is executed. Note that the first promotion performance A and the first specific performance may be executed during the reach performance or the super reach performance after the reach state is reached.

  On the other hand, in the first promotion performance B, as shown in FIG. 26A and FIG. 27A, an operation promotion display including an image of the stick controller 31A and a message display of “Press the stick controller” is displayed. It is displayed on the display device 5. Then, when the target motion guided by the motion promotion display is detected, the “rapid heat!” Shown in FIG. 26B is displayed at a different rate based on whether or not the variation display result is a big hit. The first specific effect in which either the display or the “chance!” Display shown in FIG. 27B is displayed is executed. The first promotion performance B and the first specific performance may be executed during the reach performance after reaching the reach state or during the super reach performance.

  In the first specific performance, the determination ratio of “Intense heat!” Or “Chance!” Is set to be different between the first promotion performance A and the first promotion performance B.

  In the second promotion performance A, as shown in FIG. 24C and FIG. 25C, an action promotion display including an image of the push button 31B and a message display of “continuous hit!” Is displayed on the image display device. 5 is displayed. Then, when the target motion guided by the motion promotion display is detected, “Character A” shown in FIG. 24D or FIG. The second specific effect is executed by any one of “Character B” shown in 25 (d). The second promotion performance A and the second specific performance may be executed during the reach performance or the super reach performance after reaching the reach state.

  On the other hand, in the second promotion performance B, as shown in FIG. 26C and FIG. 27C, the motion promotion display including the image of the push button 31B and the message display of “Long press!” It is displayed on the device 5. Then, when the target motion guided by the motion promotion display is detected, “Character A” shown in FIG. 26 (d) or FIG. The second specific effect is executed by any one of “Character B” shown in FIG. In addition, these 2nd promotion performance B and 2nd specific production | presentation may be performed during the reach production after becoming a reach state, or a super reach production.

  In the second specific performance, the determination ratio of “Character A” or “Character B” is set to be different between the second promotion performance A and the second promotion performance B.

  In FIG. 28, the first operation effective period is a period in which the first operation effective period flag is set in the on state, and the second operation effective period is in the state in which the second operation effective period flag is set in the on state. This is the period of time.

  The first promotion effect flag is reset when the execution period of the first promotion effect elapses together with the first promotion effect execution flag after being set in step S541 +. The promotion effect flag is reset when the execution period of the second promotion effect elapses together with the second promotion effect execution flag after being set in step S606 +.

  In FIG. 28, the first promotion effect (first promotion effect A or first promotion effect B) is executed at the timing of period 2 and the first promotion effect execution flag is set to the on state. After that, when the operation of the stick controller 31A corresponding to the first promotion effect A or the first promotion effect B is detected and the first specific effect is executed, the first promotion effect execution flag is reset. And the second promotion effect (second promotion effect A or second promotion effect B) is executed at the timing of period 3, and the second promotion effect execution flag is set to the on state, The operation of the push button 31B corresponding to the second promotion effect A or the second promotion effect B is detected, the second specific effect is executed, and the second promotion effect execution flag is reset. It shows a case that is. Here, in the example shown in FIG. 28, the example in which the promotion effect is executed in each of the continuous periods such as the period 2 and the period 3 is shown, but in the period 2 before the execution of the second promotion effect in the period 3, Only the first promotion effect and the first specific effect (when the first motion is detected) are executed, no other effects are performed, and the second promotion effect is performed after the second promotion effect is executed. (When the second operation is detected) is executed, so in the period from the start of the execution of the first specific effect before the second promotion effect until the end of the execution of the second specific effect, The promotion effect is not executed.

  As described above, in addition to the absence of a period in which the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect that prompt the player to perform an action are simultaneously executed, in the period before and after the first or second promotion effect. The promotion effect is not executed, and the player is not required to perform a plurality of actions during the period. For example, when it is required to perform a plurality of operations with the other hand while one hand is holding the operation knob as in a pachinko machine, a plurality of detection means (for example, a stick controller 31A) When a tilt direction sensor unit that detects the operation of the push button 35B or a push sensor 35B that detects the operation of the push button 32B is provided, the timing for requesting the player's operation in advance during a predetermined performance period is determined. If there is, there is a possibility that the game becomes monotonous. However, if the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect can be executed in any of the predetermined effect periods, a state in which a plurality of promotion effects are executed simultaneously may occur. In this way, if a plurality of promotion effects are executed at the same time, some players may be able to perform only the operations detected by one of the detecting means. There was a risk of it. Therefore, by intentionally shifting the execution timing of a plurality of promotion effects, it is possible to prevent the player's operation from becoming complicated, and it is easy for each detection means to detect the player's operation even if the promotion effect is executed. Become. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest. Furthermore, since the first or second promotion effect is not executed during the execution period of the specific effect performed after the promotion effect is executed, the player's operation can be prevented from becoming complicated. The person can concentrate on the specific performance.

  Moreover, according to the above-described embodiment, when the super reach that is the special effect of the present invention is executed, the promotion effect to be executed is the first promotion effect, or the second promotion effect. Since the degree of expectation that will be a big hit will differ depending on whether there is, so that the player can pay attention to whether the promotion effect is the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In the present embodiment, the form in which the special effect is a super reach is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special effect is an effect by an effect pattern other than the super reach (for example, slipping). Or a pseudo-ream or the like), an effect in which a specific character appears in a notice effect performed during one variable display (variable display), or the like may be a special effect.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the type of the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect to be executed is the first promotion effect A or the second promotion effect A, or the first promotion. Since the degree of expectation varies depending on whether it is the production B or the second promotion production B, the player can also pay attention to the types of the first promotion production and the second promotion production. As a result, it is possible to further improve the gaming interest.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, even if the second promotion effect having the lower reliability of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect is executed, the second promotion effect is executed. If the display result is a big hit after the production, the probability variation big hit is controlled with a high probability with a high probability, so even if the second promotion production with the lower reliability (expectation) is executed. Since it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the probabilistic big hit will be in such a high probability state, it is possible to further improve the game entertainment.

Moreover, according to the above-described embodiment, in the B mode that is the second state, the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect is executed at a higher rate than in the A mode that is the first state. Therefore, since the ratio at which the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect is executed changes depending on the state, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.
(Modification) The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  (1) In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are executed in the notice effect setting process of FIG. 14, for example, as shown in FIG. Although the example which performs the other promotion effect by having reached the applicable timing after performing was shown, this is an example. For example, during the execution of the promotion effect that is executed first, a suggestion effect that suggests to the player that there is a promotion effect that is executed later may be executed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), during the execution of the promotion effect executed earlier, an effect that counts down the time until the start of the promotion effect executed later is executed as the suggestion effect. Also good. In addition, the suggestion effect is not limited to the one that performs the countdown display by numbers illustrated in FIG. 29A, and may be, for example, a display that displays a meter that decreases or increases over time. Furthermore, the suggestion effect may be a message display or the like, for example, and only notifies the player that the promotion effect will be executed later. Furthermore, a plurality of types of suggestion effects may be prepared in advance, and it may be determined which of the suggestion effects is to be executed based on numerical data indicating a random value for suggestion effect determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the like.

  In the case of executing the suggestion effect, for example, the first promotion effect execution start timing is earlier than the second promotion effect execution timing before the process of step S554 in the fluctuating display effect process shown in FIG. Whether or not the first promotion effect execution start timing is earlier than the second promotion effect execution timing, so that the suggestion effect suggesting that the second promotion effect is executed is executed. In addition, before the process of step S565, it is determined whether the second promotion effect execution start timing is before the first promotion effect execution timing, and the second promotion effect execution start timing is the first. If it is before the one promotion effect execution timing, the suggestion effect suggesting that the first promotion effect is executed may be executed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 29, an example in which the suggestion effect is performed only during the execution of the first promotion effect is shown, but during the period until the second promotion effect is executed, that is, the first specific effect. It may also be performed during the period.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the first or second effective period flag is set to the on state following the processing of steps S555 and S566 in the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 23, and the processing of step S562 or step S573 is performed. The first operation for controlling the execution period of the first or second promotion effect and the first operation or the second operation to be received by resetting the first or second effective period flag subsequent to the above process Although an example in which the effective period and the second operation effective period are the same period is shown, this is an example. For example, the lengths of the first and second promotion effect periods may be shorter than the lengths of the first and second action effective periods by a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds). Here, the predetermined time refers to the time from when a human recognizes visual information in the visual cortex until a command is transmitted to the nerve of the hand and an action is performed.

  FIG. 30 shows an example of the end timing of the second promotion effect period and the end timing of the second action effective period. In FIG. 30, the end timing of the second promotion effect period is set 0.2 seconds earlier than the end timing of the second action effective period. It takes about 0.1 seconds for a person to recognize a visual information in the visual cortex and transmit a command to the nerve of the hand. Therefore, even if the player recognizes that the user has operated the push button 31B at the same time as viewing the displayed content, the delay is actually 0.1 seconds or more. This delay is that the push button 31B is operated immediately before the end of the second promotion effect period when the end timing of the second promotion effect period and the end timing of the second action effective period are the same timing. This is one of the causes of misunderstanding that even if the player recognizes it, the player is not actually operated within the second motion valid period. Therefore, the second promotion effect period that displays the image of the push button 31B and prompts the pressing operation (second action) of the push button 31B is finished 0.2 seconds before the end of the second action valid period. Thus, when it is recognized that the player has operated the push button 31B immediately before the end of the second promotion effect period, the image display of the push button 31B actually disappears (second promotion Even if the push button 31B is operated (after the end of the effect period), it is operated within the second operation valid period. By doing in this way, misunderstanding that it is not actually operated within the 2nd operation effective period can be prevented.

  On the other hand, if the operation of the push button 31B becomes effective when 0.5 second or more has elapsed after the image display of the push button 31B disappears (after the end of the second promotion effect period), the player Obviously, the operation is not in time, but it feels strange because it recognizes that the operation has become effective. Therefore, it is suitable to end the second promotion effect period 0.1 seconds to 0.4 seconds before the actual second motion effective period ends. In the example shown in FIG. It has been terminated before.

  In the example shown in FIG. 30, an example is shown in which the second promotion effect period ends 0.2 seconds before the second operation effective period ends. However, the second promotion effect period is not limited to the second promotion effect period. One promotion effect period may be terminated 0.2 seconds before the end of the first action effective period, or both promotion effect periods of the first and second promotion effects are set as the first or second action effective period. May be terminated 0.2 seconds before the completion of. In this case, for example, the end timing of the first operation valid period is set in advance as an effect control process timer determination value, and after the process of step S562 in the effect process during variable display shown in FIG. It is determined based on whether or not the values match, and if it is determined that the values match, the first operation valid period flag may be reset to end the first operation valid period. In addition, for example, the end timing of the second operation valid period is set in advance as an effect control process timer determination value, and after the process of step S573 in the effect process during variable display shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not to match, and when it is determined that they match, the second operation valid period flag may be reset and the second operation valid period may be terminated.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 30, during the second promotion effect period, the image of the push button 31B is displayed on the image display device 5 and a meter indicating the remaining time of the second promotion effect period is displayed. May be. In addition, although the example which displays the meter which shows the remaining time of a 2nd promotion production period was shown in FIG. 30, both the remaining time of a 1st promotion production period and the 1st and 2nd promotion production periods are shown. The remaining time of the promotion effect may be displayed. Furthermore, the remaining time of the promotion effect period is not limited to display by a meter, but may be countdown display by a number or a combination of a message and a number. According to this, the execution period of the promotion effect is displayed so as to be visible to the player. Therefore, the player can recognize the execution period of the promotion effect, and can further prevent misunderstanding that the player is not actually operated within the operation effective period.

  (3) In the above embodiment, in the process of step S608 in the second promotion effect determination process shown in FIG. 17, is the first promotion effect execution period and the second promotion effect execution period in the same period? If it is determined whether or not the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are in the same period (step S608; Yes), the period determined in the process of step S606 is determined. Although the example which determines the execution period of a 2nd promotion effect from the remaining period excluded was shown, this is an example. For example, the execution period of the first promotion effect is determined in the process of step S541 in the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 14 (eg, “period 2” in FIG. 16), and the determined execution period of the first promotion effect is stored in the RAM 122. To remember. And the process of step S606 in the 2nd promotion effect determination process shown in FIG. 17 is performed after the process of step S607, and when it is "the 1st promotion effect execution is performed" in the process of step S607 (step S607) ; Yes), the execution period (for example, “period 2”) of the first promotion effect stored in the RAM 122 is excluded from the periods 1 to 7 shown in FIG. 16 (for example, “period” 1 ”,“ Period 3 ”to“ Period 7 ”) is determined as the execution period of the second promotion effect, and when it is“ No execution of the first promotion effect ”(step S607; No) Any one of the periods 1 to 7 shown in FIG. 16 may be determined as the execution period of the second promotion effect. And what is necessary is just to complete | finish a 2nd promotion production | presentation determination process. In this case, in order to determine the execution period of the second promotion effect, for example, for each period (for example, each period of “period 1” to “period 7”), each period excluding the period and its determination By preparing a table in which the ratio is determined in advance and referring to the table corresponding to the execution period of the first promotion effect stored in the RAM 122 (for example, “period 2”), the second promotion effect is obtained. The execution period (eg, “period 1”, “period 3” to “period 7”) may be determined according to the determination ratio of the table. When the execution period of the second promotion effect is determined before the execution period of the first promotion effect, the execution period of the second promotion effect is stored and the execution of the first promotion effect is performed. What is necessary is just to determine any period from each period except the period as a performance period of a 1st promotion effect when determining a period. According to this, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are in the same period, and the execution of the first promotion effect is performed while simplifying the processing. The execution period of each promotion effect can be determined so that the period and the execution period of the second promotion effect do not coincide with each other.

  Further, for example, the execution period of the first promotion effect is determined in the process of step S541 in the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 14 (for example, “period 2” in FIG. 16), and the determined execution period of the first promotion effect is determined. Is stored in the RAM 122. And the process of step S606 in the 2nd promotion effect determination process shown in FIG. 17 is performed after the process of step S607, and when it is "the 1st promotion effect execution is performed" in the process of step S607 (step S607) ; Yes), the execution period (for example, “period 2”) of the first promotion effect stored in the RAM 122 and the periods before and after (for example, “period 1” and “period 3”) are the period 1 shown in FIG. One of the periods excluded from the period 7 (for example, “period 4” to “period 7”) is determined as the execution period of the second promotion effect, and “no first promotion effect execution” "(Step S607; No), any one of the periods 1 to 7 shown in FIG. 16 may be determined as the execution period of the second promotion effect. In this case, the execution period of the promotion effect and the specific effect may not be included in the execution period of the first or second promotion effect. For example, the first promotion effect determined in the process of step S541 The first promotion effect may be performed in the execution period (for example, “period 2”), and the first specific effect may be performed in the next period (for example, “period 3”). Similarly, for the second promotion effect and the second specific effect, the second promotion effect is performed in the determined execution period of the second promotion effect (for example, “period 4”), and the next period ( For example, you may make it perform a 2nd specific production in "period 5"). In addition, when it determines with the execution period of a 1st promotion effect and the execution period of a 2nd promotion effect being the same period in the process of step S608 shown in FIG. 17 (step S6085; Yes), the process of step S606 again Is executed to determine the execution period of the second promotion effect, and then execute the process of step S608 without executing the process of step S607, and execute the execution period of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect. Until it is determined that the period is not synchronous (step S608; No), the processing of step S608 and step S606 may be repeatedly executed.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the example of determining whether or not the second promotion effect is executed after determining whether or not the first promotion effect is executed in the notice effect setting process of FIG. 14 is shown. Is an example. For example, after determining whether or not the second promotion effect is to be executed, whether or not to execute the first promotion effect may be determined, and whether to execute the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect is determined simultaneously. May be. In this case, for example, by referring to a promotion effect determination table as shown in FIG. 31, the presence / absence of execution of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect may be determined according to the variation pattern. When it is determined to execute both the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect, the execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect are not synchronized. Thus, the execution period of each promotion effect shall be determined. Here, the execution period of each promotion effect in this case may be determined at a timing at which the presence / absence of each promotion effect is determined, or may be determined after the execution presence / absence is determined.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the first display within the period from the start of change until the stop of the decorative symbols that are variably displayed (variable display) in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Although an example in which the first or second promotion effect is executed has been shown, this is an example. For example, the first or second promotion effect may be executed during the reach effect or the big hit effect.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the player's operation on the stick controller 31A is the first operation and the operation on the push button 31B is the second operation is shown as an example. For example, an infrared sensor that recognizes the movement of the player's hand is provided around the image display device 5, and as shown in FIG. 33, a detection area for detecting the movement of the hand by the player is displayed in the front area of the image display device 5. As the SA, the movement of the hand by the player, for example, the action of touching the screen as shown in FIG. 34A may be the first action or the second action. In this case, the promotion effect that promotes the operation of causing the infrared sensor to recognize the hand movement by the player may be executed as the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect. For example, in the case of detecting the player's movement using an infrared sensor instead of the stick controller 31A, if the distance between the infrared sensor and the button is long, the movement of the player's hand is transferred to the infrared sensor. When the promotion effect that promotes the action to be recognized and the promotion effect that promotes the button operation to the player are executed at the same time, the operation of the player becomes more complicated, and the game interest is reduced. However, according to the configuration according to the present embodiment, the promotion effect that promotes the operation of the player to the infrared sensor and other detection means (for example, a button) is not executed at the same time, and the infrared sensor and other detection means (for example, It is possible to reduce the influence on the player's operation when the distance from the button is far away, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest. Even when the front area of the image display device 5 is the detection area SA for detecting the movement of the hand by the player, as described above, when the mode is changed during variable display (variable display). Since the first promotion effect flag and the second promotion effect flag are reset and the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are not executed, for example, the transition to the B mode in which the ratio of executing the promotion effect is high. Even if the execution of the promotion effect is often determined by the player, the display on the image display device 5 becomes difficult to visually recognize due to the target action of the player. For example, a characteristic decorative pattern change portion in the image display device 5 It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as oversight.

  (7) In the said embodiment, in the process of step S608 in the 2nd promotion effect determination process shown in FIG. 17, it determines with the execution period of a 1st promotion effect, and a 2nd promotion effect execution period being a synchronous period. When it did (step S608; Yes), although the example which determines the execution period of a 2nd promotion effect from the period other than the period determined by step S606 by the process of step S609 was shown, this is an example. For example, when it is determined in the process of step S608 that the first promotion effect execution period and the second promotion effect execution period are in synchronization (step S608; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the second promotion effect. An effect is executed internally, and a message prompting the player to perform an image of the stick controller 31A or a tilting operation (first operation) with respect to the operating rod is not displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. May be. According to this, for the player, it is apparent that there is no period in which the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are executed at the same time, and the player's operation can be prevented from becoming complicated. . Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  (8) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed (variable display) in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R from the start of variation are stopped and displayed. An example in which the period until the time is divided into seven periods “period 1” to “period 7” and one of the periods is determined as the execution period of the first promotion effect or the execution period of the second promotion effect Although shown, this is an example. The execution period of the first promotion effect and the execution period of the second promotion effect may be arbitrarily determined as long as the execution periods of the two promotion effects do not overlap. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 32, the start time in the execution period of the first promotion effect is t1, the end time is t2, and the start time in the execution period of the second promotion effect is T1. The end time is T2, and the first promotion is such that t2 <T1 and T1-t2 = the execution period of the first specific effect, or T2 <t1 and t1-T2 = the execution period of the second specific effect What is necessary is just to determine the execution period of an effect and a 2nd promotion effect. Here, when the first action or the second action by the player is detected just before the end period of the promotion effect, and the specific effect is executed, the longest effect time is obtained. Therefore, the end time t2 of the first promotion effect and the end time T2 of the second promotion effect are the end times of the first or second promotion effect when the first or second operation is not performed. It shall be.

  According to this, in addition to the absence of a period in which the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect that prompt the player to perform an action are simultaneously executed, a certain period before and after the first or second promotion effect. However, since the first or second specific effect is executed, other promotion effects are not executed, and the player is not required to perform a plurality of or continuous actions during the period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's operation from becoming complicated, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest. Note that t2 <T1 and T1-t2 <first specific effect execution period, and T2 <t1 and t1-T2 <second specific effect execution period may be used. A plurality of execution timings of the first promotion effect are prepared in advance, and the first promotion effect is executed at any timing based on numerical data indicating a random number value for timing determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the like. By determining whether or not, t1 and t2 may be determined.

  (9) Also, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the execution period of the first promotion output and the execution period of the second promotion effect are changed from the start of change to the “left” and “right” decorative symbols. Decided from one of the common periods such as “period 1” to “period 7” obtained by dividing the period until the decorative symbols that are variably displayed (variably displayed) in the display areas 5L and 5R are stopped and displayed. This is an example. For example, the execution period of the first promotion effect is the period from the start of variation until the decorative symbols that are variably displayed (variable display) in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped. Is determined from any one of the three periods “period 1” to “period 3”, and the execution period of the second promotion effect is set to “left” and “right” from the start of the change. One of five periods from “period 1” to “period 5” obtained by dividing the period until the decorative symbols that are variably displayed (variably displayed) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped and displayed. When determining the execution period of each promotion effect, the decorative symbols that are variably displayed (variably displayed) in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R from the start of variation are determined. Depending on each promotion production period until stop display It may be determined from among the division number to the divided periods made. In this case, the period determined as the execution period of one promotion effect may overlap with a plurality of periods among the periods to be determined as the execution period of the other promotion effect. Therefore, the execution period of the other promotion effect may be determined from a period that does not overlap with the period determined as the execution period of one promotion effect after the execution period of one promotion effect is determined. In addition, when a period specific to the second promotion effect that does not overlap with the execution period of the first promotion effect is set in advance, and it is determined to execute the first promotion effect, the specific period May be determined as the execution period of the second promotion effect. The specific period may be a period specific to the first promotion effect, and if it is determined to execute the second promotion effect prior to the first promotion effect, the specific period is You may determine as an execution period of a 1st promotion effect.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are illustrated as not being performed simultaneously with other effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first The first promotion effect and the second promotion effect may be implemented in another effect, for example, a latent effect that suggests whether or not the above-described latent state is a highly accurate state. May be.

  Specifically, if a player's action is detected using an infrared sensor instead of the stick controller 31A described above, for example, a predetermined condition for implementing the latent effect is established (for example, execution of the latent effect). As shown in FIG. 34 (a), as a first suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), an image of a hand touching the screen and , An action promotion display including a message display “Touch the screen!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 and the target action (the touch action on the screen) guided by the action promotion display is continued for a predetermined period. In the same manner as the process of step S557 + shown in FIG. 23, an instruction to end the touch operation is notified by display or voice, and whether or not the gaming state at that time is a high-probability state. Based on high accuracy state In some cases, the “highly reliable” display shown in FIG. 34 (b) is performed with a high probability and the “?” (Not shown) is displayed with a low probability. The indication of “highly reliable” shown in FIG. 34 (b) is implemented with a low probability and the indication of “?” (Not shown) is implemented with a high probability, indicating whether or not the state is highly accurate. Is implemented. Similarly, as the second suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 34C, an image of the push button 31B and an operation promotion display including a message display of “continuous hit!” Are displayed on the image display device 5, and the operation is performed. When the target action guided by the promotion display is detected, based on whether or not the gaming state at that time is the high probability state, in the case of the high probability state, FIG. ) And an effect display by “Character B” (not shown) are performed with a low probability. On the other hand, when the state is not a highly accurate state, the effect is displayed with a low probability in FIG. The effect display of “Character A” to be shown and the effect display of “Character B” (not shown) may be performed with high probability, so that the suggestion of whether or not the state is highly accurate may be performed. According to this modification, even if the target motion is detected after a predetermined period of time, the first touch operation is continued unnecessarily, so that the display on the display unit can be visually recognized by these unnecessary motions. Can be prevented from becoming difficult.

  It should be noted that the ratio at which the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are performed in these latent suggestion effects is different from the ratio at which the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are performed in the effects other than the latent effect. Anyway.

  For example, using the promotion effect type determination table shown in FIG. 35, in the case of an effect other than the latent effect, the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect are determined at the same ratio. In the production, the first promotion production may be determined at a higher rate than the second promotion production. Further, the determination ratio of the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect in these latent effects may be different depending on whether the state is in the high-accuracy state or in the low-accuracy state. That is, when the state is in the low-probability state, the ratio is determined at the same rate as in the case of the production other than the latent effect, while when in the high-probability state, the first promotion effect is higher than the second promotion effect. You may make it decide by.

  (11) In addition to this, various device operations including the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified When a display result is derived to a variable display (variable display) device capable of variably displaying information, one game is completed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived from the variable display (variable display) device. It can also be applied to other slot machines.

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

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

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the player can change the effect mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine 1 without the effect mode may be used. However, the pachinko machine 1 instead of the player may change these effect modes according to the progress of the game. Specifically, the conditions for the pachinko machine 1 to change the production mode include, for example, the occurrence of a probable big hit, the occurrence of a specific super reach or pseudo-rendition, a small hit or a sudden big hit It may be a condition that the execution of a specific notice effect is determined.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the special rendering is exemplified as the super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special rendering is a variation pattern other than the super reach, for example, It is good also as fluctuation patterns, such as a pseudo | simulation ream and slip.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, when the execution period of the first specific effect and the second specific effect overlap, the execution period of the second specific effect is changed to another period, Although the form which performs both the 1st specific production and the 2nd specific production was illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when these periods overlap, the 1st specific production Only one of the second specific effects may be executed.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the pulling operation and the pushing operation are exemplified as the operation with respect to the stick controller 31A, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other operations such as a stick controller, for example It is good also as operation | movement which makes 31A operate | move at random, back and forth, and turning. Moreover, although the continuous hit and long press are illustrated as operation | movement with respect to the push button 31B, this invention is not limited to this, Operation other than these may be sufficient. Further, in the case of the infrared sensor of the modified example, it is not limited to the finger touch operation on the display screen, and may be an operation of moving the finger left and right or up and down, an operation of opening the hand, and an operation of holding the hand. good.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the mode of stopping the execution of the promotion effect is illustrated when the mode is changed during the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the production state such as the pseudo-ream stage changes greatly, the execution of the subsequent promotion production may be stopped. That is, when a predetermined stop condition is satisfied, the execution of the promotion effect may be stopped.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the execution period of each promotion effect is the period before reaching the reach state and developing into the reach effect from the start of the variable display, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the execution period of each promotion effect may include a period during the reach effect or during the super reach effect. In this case, by deciding to implement the promotion effect during the reach production period or the super reach production period, it is not decided to carry out the promotion production before the reach state is reached. Then, before entering the reach state, the promotion presentation is not carried out, and there is a risk that the player will be recognized as becoming reach or super reach and the interest will be lowered, so in this way Even if it is decided to carry out a promotion effect during the period of super reach production, the promotion production must be carried out even before reaching the reach state, as in the case of fluctuation patterns other than reach and super reach. You should be able to decide.

  (20) In the case of detecting the player's movement using an infrared sensor instead of the stick controller 31A, a plurality of LEDs are arranged around the detection range SA to execute the first promotion effect. Sometimes these LEDs are caused to emit light, or an arrow or the like is displayed on the image display device 5 so that the player can easily understand the position of the detection range SA.

1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board
3 ... Gaming machine frames 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device
7 ... Special variable winning ball apparatus 8L, 8R ... Speaker
9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35A ... Controller sensor unit 35B ... Push sensor 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124, random number circuits 105, 125, I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result,
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state;
First detecting means for detecting a first action of the player;
Second detecting means for detecting a player's second action;
A promotion effect executing means for executing a first promotion effect for promoting the player to perform the first action or a second promotion effect for promoting the player to perform the second action;
A first state in which the determining means determines to control to the advantageous state with a predetermined first probability, and a second probability higher than the first probability to determine that the determining means controls to the advantageous state. Game control means capable of controlling the gaming state in the second state;
With
The promotion effect execution means restricts execution of the second promotion effect during a predetermined period before and after execution of the first promotion effect and a period during execution of the first promotion effect. And
The game control means has different probabilities when the specific display result is obtained after the first promotion effect is executed and when the specific display result is obtained after the second promotion effect is executed. Control to the second state at
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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