JP2016202534A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent detection as a plurality of motions of a player being continuously performed at an unintended timing.SOLUTION: There is provided motion detection means capable of detecting motions of a player during a detection effective period (for example, an operation effective period), and when motions of the player are continuously detected by the motion detection means during the detection effective period (for example, when continuous depression of a push button is detected), prescribed performance (for example, advance notice display) is executed. Also, when one of the motions of the player is continuously detected by the motion detection means during the detection effective period (for example, when long depression of the push button is detected), the prescribed performance can be executed as a plurality of motions of the player are continuously detected. When one of the motions of the player is continuously detected by the motion detection means during the detection effective period, it is possible to set whether or not to perform detection as a plurality of motions of the player being continuously performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 36

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started by variable display means based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In such a gaming machine, when a player's operation is detected a plurality of times continuously during the detection effective period, a predetermined effect is executed, and one operation of the player is performed during the detection effective period. Even when continuously detected, there is one configured so that a predetermined effect can be executed, assuming that a plurality of player actions are detected continuously. For example, in Patent Document 1, a configuration in which a continuous hitting effect that allows a push button to be repeatedly pressed is configured and a push operation of the push button is continuously performed for a predetermined period (when the button is pressed for a long time). It is described that the operation corresponding to the operation is recognized.

JP 2014-180364 A (paragraphs 0138, 0139, FIG. 15)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is detected that a plurality of player operations are continuously performed at an unintended timing when one operation is continuously performed. May be performed, and there is a risk that the interest in games will be reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention prevents a detection that the player's operation is continuously performed a plurality of times at an unintended timing and prevents a decrease in the interest in the game. The purpose is to provide a machine.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game and capable of detecting a player's movement during a detection effective period (for example, an operation effective period in a button notice effect). (E.g., when the player's motion is detected a plurality of times in succession for the detection valid period by the motion detection means (e.g., push sensor 124) (e.g., when continuous hitting of the push button 120 is detected)) A predetermined effect executing means (for example, a part for executing steps S8106 to S8144 in the effect control microcomputer 100) for executing an effect (for example, a notice display in a button notice effect), and the predetermined effect executing means is an operation detecting means. Even when one action of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period (for example, a long press of the push button 120 is detected). In this case, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect on the assumption that the player's actions are detected a plurality of times in succession (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs steps S811 to S8127 and S8129 to S8134). When the operation is detected, an operation is detected by automatic continuous hitting, and steps S8138 to S8144 are executed). Setting means capable of setting whether or not to detect that the player's movement is being performed is performed (for example, a part for executing steps S816 to S828 in the production control microcomputer 100; see FIG. 36). It is provided with. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the detection that the player's action is continuously performed a plurality of times at an unintended timing and to prevent the interest in the game from being lowered. can do.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the predetermined effect executing means can execute any one of a plurality of types of notice effects (for example, the button notice effect A and the button notice effect B) as the predetermined effect, and is detected by the operation detecting means. When one operation of a player is continuously detected during the effective period, it is assumed that a plurality of player operations are detected continuously at different intervals according to the type of the notice effect (for example, a button In the case of the notice effect A, the number of operations by the push button 120 is incremented by 1 every time 1.0 seconds elapses during the detection by the automatic repeated hitting. During detection by repeated hitting, it is handled that the number of operations by the push button 120 increases by one every 0.5 seconds (see FIGS. 31, 38, and 39). It may be. According to such a configuration, even when the same one action is continuously performed, the player's actions are detected multiple times in succession according to the type of the notice effect. can do.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or means 2, when one action of the player is continuously detected by the action detecting means during the detection valid period, the player's action is continuously performed a plurality of times. When the detection is being performed, a notification is made that the detection is being performed as if the player's action has been continuously performed a plurality of times (for example, the automatic continuous hitting display 204 shown in FIG. 37 is displayed. It may be configured to include continuous motion detection notifying means (for example, a portion for executing step S8125 in the production control microcomputer 100). According to such a configuration, when one operation is continuously performed, it can be recognized that the detection is performed as if the player's operation is continuously performed a plurality of times. It is possible to encourage the player to continue one operation.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the player's operation is continuously performed a plurality of times after the player's continuous operation is started during the detection valid period. A plurality of types of periods are provided as the period until the detection of the button is started (for example, in the case of the button notice effect A, when 4 seconds elapse after the long press operation of the push button 120 is started) In the case of the button announcement effect B, detection by automatic continuous hitting is started, and detection by automatic continuous hitting is started when 2 seconds have elapsed since the start of the long press operation of the push button 120. FIGS. 39). According to such a configuration, there is a case where the period until the detection that the player's action is continuously performed a plurality of times may be different, so that the interest in the game can be improved. .

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the player has a detection valid period (for example, a period from t20 to t22 shown in FIG. 43) in which the motion detection by the motion detection means is effective. Informing means (for example, small gauge value 5GS1, large gauge value 5GL1 shown in FIG. 44, etc. is displayed. In the second embodiment, steps S577 and S578 in FIG. And an end notification means (for example, a small gauge decrease value 5GS0 shown in FIG. 45 (f)) for displaying an end notification indicating the end of the detection effective period when the detection effective period ends. You may display a decrease value etc. In 2nd Embodiment, step S577 of FIG. 78, and the end notification means when the motion detection means detects the player's motion before the detection valid period ends (for example, push button 120 is pushed by push sensor 124). When detected, an end notification is given when the operation of the stick controller 122 is detected by the tilt direction sensor unit 123 (for example, “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS shown in FIG. 45 (f) is displayed. A large gauge “gauge value zero display” may be displayed, and in the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 may be configured to execute step S581 of FIG. According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize that the detection valid period has expired based on the detection of the player's motion.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit determination table, a small hit determination table, and a big hit type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of process data. It is a flowchart which shows a notification effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a button notice effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the display mode in the case of setting an automatic continuous hitting function to be valid or invalid. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a button notice effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the detection timing of the operation in case the detection of the operation by automatic continuous strike is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the detection timing of the operation in case the detection of the operation by automatic continuous strike is performed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the detection timing of operation when the push button has already been pressed at the time of the start of a button notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the modification of notification effect setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of a button notice effect determination table. It is a time chart which illustrates operation | movement of the operation effect pattern (BT-2, BT-3) in 2nd Embodiment. (A) It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display of a small button and a small gauge in 2nd Embodiment, (b) It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the display of a large button and a large gauge. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation effect in the operation effect pattern (BT-2) in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect execution start process (BT-2 to BT-4) in 2nd Embodiment.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand) A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower plate main body and the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 9, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling or soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game or battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game or battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big winnings per round and the big winning prize opening per round cannot be expected substantially. If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big winning opening, whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on the number of times, and for example, the number of opening of the big winning opening per round is different, so that it is possible to expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening. Even when there is a big hit that cannot be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit). If it is controllable, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the jackpot game, and the number of rounds per jackpot is the same as in this embodiment. Even if there is, for example, the opening time of the big prize opening per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the big winnings per round and the big winning prize opening per round cannot be expected substantially. If the opening time is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball in the big winning opening, whether or not the game ball can be expected to win in the big winning opening. The display color may be different depending on the number of times, and for example, the number of opening of the big winning opening per round is different, so that it is possible to expect the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening. Even when there is a big hit that cannot be made, the display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when the lights are turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14 after passing (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. ing. In this embodiment, since the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided as described above, it is easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. be able to. In addition, you may make it provide the 1st reservation memory display part which displays the 1st reservation memory number, and the 2nd reservation memory display part which displays the 2nd reservation memory number.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Even in the short state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened) when the symbol variation time is shortened although it is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out-port 26 through which a hit ball that has not won is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when the probability variation is a big hit, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability variation state), and the game ball is likely to start and win (that is, special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and effects). The display device 9 shifts to a high base state that is a gaming state controlled so that a variable display execution condition on the display device 9 is easily established (in this embodiment, shifts to a time-short state). In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the high base state is also shifted. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation in which an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are 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. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 and the like provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Controls sound output from.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 3 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes normal initialization processing (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, time reduction flag, etc.), and the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer) ), A portion in which data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a display result designation command designating a display result (usually big hit, probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit, small hit or loss) stored in the backup RAM to the effect control board 80 (step). S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, for example, when the value of a special symbol pointer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM, the CPU 56 also transmits a first symbol variation designation command and a second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 8). You may make it do. In this case, the production control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation designation command or the second symbol variation designation command.

  In this embodiment, the value of a variable time timer (to be described later) is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, measurement of the saved variation time timer value is resumed, and the variation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the changed time timer has timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is further transmitted. In this embodiment, a special symbol process flag value, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM area. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  Note that the display result designation command is not necessarily transmitted when the power failure is restored, but the CPU 56 may first confirm whether or not the value of the variable time timer stored in the backup RAM area is zero. . If the value of the variation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during the variation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. It may be determined that the state has not been reached, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  Further, the CPU 56 may first check whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is 3. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that the power failure occurs during the fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, the fluctuation occurs at the time of the power failure. The display result designation command may not be transmitted because it is determined that it is not in the middle.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to. Alternatively, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing in steps S11 and S12, for example, a normal symbol per-determining random number counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for selectively performing processing according to the control state are initialized. Value is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initial setting of the random number circuit 503 (step S14). For example, the CPU 56 performs setting according to the random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is not a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to reach when it is not a big hit, The random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is the initial value of the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to win for a normal symbol (normal random number generation counter for normal symbol determination). It is a random number to determine. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In the process of transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game machine control process), the count value of the random number for determination per normal symbol is one round (the random number for determination per normal symbol is taken). When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible values), an initial value is set in the counter.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed using an effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the reach effect is always executed (however, in the case of the sudden probability variation big hit, the reach probability sudden hit symbol (for example, “135”) is not reached but reached. May be stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern using random numbers. To do. However, it is the production control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the reach production control.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when a power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a decrease in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (step S22). About the 1st special symbol display 8a, the 2nd special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, a drive signal is output with respect to each display according to the content of the output buffer set by step S32, S33. Execute control.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each random number for determination such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S24 and S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (step S31: output process).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 switches the display state (“◯” and “×”) for the variation rate of the normal symbol every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “x”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  When the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display device 9, the variable display state of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 (provided that the probability sudden hit is sudden) In some cases, the probability change big hit symbol (for example, “135”) is stopped and displayed without being reached).

  When “5”, which is a small hit, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display variable display mode is “suddenly probable big hit” on the effect display device 9. In the same manner as in the case where the effect symbol is variably displayed, a predetermined small hit symbol (the same symbol as the sudden probability variation big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is the small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. .

  Here, the small win is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice). When the small hit game ends, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition, the sudden probability change big hit is allowed up to a small number of times of opening of the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening for 0.1 second is twice), but the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely large. It is a big jackpot that is a short jackpot and the game state after the big jackpot game is shifted to a probabilistic state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it suddenly became a probable state) Is). In other words, in this embodiment, the sudden winning odds and the small wins have the same opening pattern of the big prize opening. By controlling in such a way, if the winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, it is impossible to recognize whether it is suddenly a big hit or a small hit, so a high probability state for the player (Probable change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence or absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect.

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 uses a counter for generating the jackpot type determination random number (1) and the random number for determination per ordinary symbol (4). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number. In this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 (or hardware external to the game control microcomputer 560) is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that a software random number instead of a hardware random number may be used as the jackpot determination random number.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state and a short time state (that is, a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 7A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is a jackpot determination value.

  7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 7B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 7B and 7C are small hit determination values.

  Note that it may be determined that a small hit is made only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hit determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. Even if the game state is shifted to the probability change state, a small hit will be generated, and if it is configured to produce an effect asking whether or not the probability change will occur, even though the current game state is the probability change state On the contrary, it makes the player feel annoying. Therefore, if it is configured so that the small hit does not occur during the variation display of the second special symbol, if the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is difficult for the small hit to occur and the excessive effect is not given to the probability variation. This can prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be a big hit (a normal big hit, a probability variation big hit, and a sudden probability variation big hit described later). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/300. On the other hand, when using the small hit determination table (second special symbol), a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. The ratio determined as “small hit” is higher than when the variable display is executed.

  FIGS. 7D and 7E are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131 a and 131 b stored in the ROM 54. Among these, FIG. 7D determines the jackpot type using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 (that is, when the first special symbol variation display is performed). This is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a. FIG. 7E shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed). Is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  The jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b determine that the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “ This table is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit” and “sudden probability big hit”. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, in the jackpot type determination table 131a, five determination values are assigned to “suddenly probable big hit” (40 minutes). Is determined to be a sudden probability change big hit at a rate of 5), whereas in the big hit type determination table 131b, one determination value is assigned to "sudden probability change big hit" (a ratio of 1/40) Will suddenly be determined to be a promising big hit). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed by starting the first start winning port 13 and the second special symbol of the second special symbol is displayed. Compared with the case where the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “suddenly probable big hit” is high. Note that “sudden probability variation big hit” is assigned only to the first special symbol jackpot type determination table 131a, and “sudden probability variation big hit” is not assigned to the second special symbol big hit type determination table 131b (ie, It may be determined that “suddenly probable big hit” may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 (D) and 7 (E), a sudden probability variation jackpot as the first specific gaming state to which a predetermined amount of game value is given and an amount larger than the game value The first specific gaming state may be determined at a high rate when the first special symbol variation display is executed, and may be determined as a 15-round normal big hit or probable big hit as the second specific gaming state to which the game value is given. However, the game value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the gaming value is determined. Also good. Further, for example, as compared with the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per game during the big hit may be determined as the gaming value. In addition, for example, even if the same 15 round big hits, the first specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening once per round and the second specific gaming state that opens the big winning opening multiple times per round It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the second specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in any case of the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the first specific gaming state) In the case of the second specific gaming state, there is an undigested round remaining), and it is possible to execute an effect in such a manner as to inquire whether or not the jackpot continues further. And in the case of the first specific gaming state, all the 15 rounds have been finished internally, so the big hit game is finished, and in the case of the second specific gaming state, there remains an undigested round internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, the types of jackpots include “normal jackpot”, “probability variation jackpot”, and “sudden probability variation jackpot”. In this embodiment, the case where the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is two types of 15 rounds and 2 rounds, but the number of rounds executed in the jackpot game is shown in this embodiment. Not limited to those. For example, there may be provided a 10R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 10 round jackpot game, a 7R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 7 round jackpot game, and a 5R probability variable jackpot that is controlled to 5 round jackpot game. In this embodiment, there are three types of jackpot types, “normal jackpot”, “probability big hit”, and “sudden probability big hit”. However, the number is not limited to three, for example, four or more types. A big hit type may be provided. Conversely, the jackpot type may be less than three types, for example, only two types may be provided as the jackpot type.

  The “ordinary big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state and shifts to only the short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends (see step S167 described later). Then, after shifting to the time reduction state, when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), the time reduction state is ended (see steps S168 and S137 to S140). Even before the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times, the time saving state is also finished when the next big hit occurs (see step S132).

  The “probable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state and shifts to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (in this embodiment, the game is changed to the probable change state and the short time state is also entered. (See steps S169 and S170 described later). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  In addition, “suddenly promising big hit” means that the number of times of opening the big prize opening is smaller than in “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” (in this embodiment, opening for 0.1 seconds is allowed twice). Is a big hit. In other words, when “suddenly promising big hit”, the game is controlled to a two round big hit gaming state. In addition, in “normal big hit” and “probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is as long as 29 seconds, whereas in “sudden probable big hit”, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is long. It is extremely short, 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to expect a game ball to win a big winning opening during a big hit game. In this embodiment, after the sudden probability change big hit gaming state is finished, the state is changed to the probability change state (in this embodiment, the state is changed to the probability change state and also to the short time state. Step S169, which will be described later). (See S170). Then, until the next big hit occurs, the probability variation state and the time reduction state continue (see step S132).

  It should be noted that the mode of sudden probability change big hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening may be 15 times (15 rounds), which is the same as the normal big hit or suddenly probable big hit, and only the opening time of the big prize opening may be made extremely short as 0.1 seconds.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of “small hit”, the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, and the big hit gaming state by “suddenly probable big hit” Similar control is performed. In the case of “small hit”, the game state does not change after the opening of the big winning opening twice, and the game state before “small hit” is maintained. By doing so, it is made impossible to recognize whether it is “suddenly promising big hit” or “small hit”, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when it is configured so that all the big hit types are probable big hits, it is not necessary to provide the small hits. In addition, when all big hit types are probabilistic big hits, if you make a small hit, it will only shift to the probable change state (high probability state) and suddenly probable big hits without the short time state (high base state). (It is preferable that the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same in the case of the sudden probability big hit and the small win).

  The big hit type determination tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to the “normal big hit”, “probability variable big hit”, and “sudden probable big hit” (big hit type determination value) ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the jackpot type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type as a type corresponding to the matched jackpot type determination value.

  FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the example shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of the special symbol. (Each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), and the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

  Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation designation command and the second symbol variation designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specifying command (or symbol variation designation command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or to start variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (fluctuation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start 1 designation command, a big hit start 2 designation command, or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, if it is “ordinary big hit”, the big hit start 1 designation command (A001 (H)) is used, and if it is “probable big hit”, the big hit start 2 designation command (A002 (H)) is used. In the case of “sudden probability change big hit” or “small hit”, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A003 (H)) is used. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 560 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a special winning opening) indicating a display of the number of times (round) indicated by XX while the special winning opening is open. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big winning opening is designated to designate round 1, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A30A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end 1 designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The big hit end 1 designation command (A301 (H)) is used when the big hit game by “normal big hit” is ended. Command A 302 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, specifying the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end 2 designation command: an ending 2 designation command). The jackpot end 2 designation command (A302 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “probable big hit”. The command A303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 3 designation command) that designates the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has decreased by one.

  In this embodiment, as the hold memory information, an effect control command (first hold memory number addition designation indicating that the hold memory number has increased or decreased for the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, respectively). Command, second reserved memory number addition designation command) is transmitted, but the form of the reserved memory information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and for example, the following types of reserved memory Information may be transmitted.

(1) Only one command is transmitted as the reserved storage information, and in the one command, which of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is increased is specified, and the increased number of reserved memories is increased (The first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number) may be set as EXT data and transmitted.

(2) Only one command is transmitted as the hold storage information, and in the one command, it is specified which of the first hold storage and the second hold storage is increased, and the total number of the hold storage is set to the EXT data. May be set and transmitted.

(3) Designate which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is won as the hold storage information (whether the first hold storage or the second hold storage has increased). In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The total pending storage number may be set as EXT data for transmission.

(4) Designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 the start winning prize (whether the first holding memory or the second holding memory has increased) is designated as the hold memory information In addition to transmitting the production control command (first start winning designation command, second start winning designation command), a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number is transmitted separately. The increased reserved memory number (first reserved memory number or second reserved memory number) may be set and transmitted as EXT data.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command described above from the game control micro computer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. To do.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 560 designates the variation pattern of the effect symbol every time there is a start prize and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as the transmission method of the effect control command, the effect control command data is output from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 by the eight parallel signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7, In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed as variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol. An effect display that can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol on the symbol display 8b, and that produces an effect with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 when controlling the effect parts such as the device 9.

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. FIG. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start port switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning port 14 is turned on, that is, the start winning to the second start winning port 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the design control microcomputer 100 determines the symbol. Control to transmit the specified command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. When neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data (see FIG. 21), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, control is performed to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the production control microcomputer 100, the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. To a value corresponding to (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening a special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit the designation command after the big hit release to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value corresponding to step S307 (this In the example, update to 7).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit release pre-processing (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the pre-opening process for small hits, control is performed to open the big prize opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the big prize opening. Also, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S309 (9 in this example). Note that the pre-opening process for small hits is executed every time the big winning opening during the small hit game is opened. It is also a process to start.

  Small hit release processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the big prize opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. Update. In addition, when all the releases are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in steps S312 and S314. Among these, FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing the first start port switch passing process in step S312. FIG. 12B is a flowchart showing the second start port switch passing process in step S314.

  First, the first start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first start port switch passage process that is executed when the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first Whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the number of one reserved memory is 4 is confirmed (step S1211A). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212A), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213A). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1214A). . In the process of step S1214A, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of fluctuation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 13, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215A).

  Next, the second start port switch passing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second start port switch passing process executed when the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold port number). Whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting the memory number is 4 is confirmed (step S1211B). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S1212B), and the value of the aggregated reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S1213B). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 13) (step S1214B). . Note that in the process of step S1214B, a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the second start port switch passing process (at the time of start winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1215B).

  14 and 15 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total pending storage number (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control is performed to send the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the processing is performed. finish. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  If the total reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second reserved memory number is 0 (step S52). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the second reserved memory number counter is zero. If the second reserved memory number is not 0, the CPU 56 has a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol). Is set to data indicating “second” (step S53). If the second reserved memory number is 0 (that is, only the first reserved memory number is accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S52 to S54, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. In other words, control is performed so that the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first reserved memory number counter, and in the reserved specific area and the first reserved memory buffer. Shift the contents of each storage area. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the reserved specific area and the second reserved memory buffer are shifted. To do.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved memory number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = m−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total pending storage number by one. That is, 1 is subtracted from the count value of the total pending storage number counter (step S58). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Moreover, CPU56 performs control which transmits a background designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control according to the present game state (step S60). In this case, when the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a probability variation state background designation command. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time-short state background designation command when only the time-short flag indicating the time-short state is set and the probability variation flag is not set. If neither the probability change flag nor the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command.

  Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command is given. Set to pointer. And the address of the command transmission table according to an effect control command is set to a pointer, and an effect control command is transmitted in an effect control command control process (step S28). In this embodiment, when the change of the special symbol is started, the background designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction) for each timer interrupt. The designation command or the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in this order. Specifically, when the change of the special symbol is started, first, the background designation command is transmitted, the variation pattern command is transmitted after 4 ms elapses, the display result designation command is transmitted after elapse of 4 ms, and further after 4 ms elapses. A pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) is transmitted. In addition, the symbol variation designation command (the first symbol variation designation command, the second symbol variation designation command) is also transmitted when the special symbol variation starts, but the symbol variation designation command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command. Is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of steps S300 to S310 can be made common between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes a jackpot determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 is for determining the big hit that has been extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. A random number is read and a big hit judgment is performed. The big hit determination module compares the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (see FIG. 7) determined in advance with the big hit determination random number, and executes a process of determining that it is a big hit or a small hit if they match. It is a program to do. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination or a small hit determination process.

  The big hit determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state, the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is in a non-probable change state (a normal state or a short time state). Specifically, the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. When it is in the state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, and is set in the process of ending the big hit game. Then, after the jackpot game is over, it is reset when the next jackpot occurs.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 7B and 7C). Then, the small hit determination process is performed. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer. If the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “first”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to make a small hit. Further, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is “second”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. . If it is determined to be a small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating a small hit (step S63), and proceeds to step S75.

  If the random R value does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S75 as it is.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the jackpot type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7D. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects a big hit type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the selected jackpot type determination table to select a type (“normal jackpot”, “probability change”) corresponding to the value of the random number for random determination (random 1) stored in the random number buffer area. "Big hit" or "Suddenly probable big hit") is determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type extracted in step S1214A of the first start port switch passing process or step S1214B of the second start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer. The random number is read and the jackpot type is determined. Further, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 7D and 7E, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Therefore, the rate at which suddenly probable big hits are selected is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “01” is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, “03” is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit flag is set, one of “1”, “3”, and “7”, which is a big hit symbol, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “suddenly promising big hit”, “1” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol, and when “normal big hit” is decided, “3” is decided as a special symbol stop symbol. If “probable big hit” is determined, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, “5” as the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the case where the jackpot type is first determined and the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined jackpot type is shown, but the method for determining the jackpot type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is as follows. It is not limited to what is shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which a special symbol stop symbol and a jackpot type are associated in advance is prepared, and a special symbol stop symbol is first determined based on a random number for determining the big hit type. You may comprise so that a classification may also be determined.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S91). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects one of the big hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step) S92). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S93). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S94). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S95). The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability change state or the time reduction state, and is reset when the time reduction state ends. Specifically, when it is determined to be “ordinary jackpot”, the time reduction flag is set in the process of ending the jackpot game. In addition, after the big hit game is over, it is reset when the variable display is finished a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). Even before the end of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays, the hourly flag is reset even when the next big hit occurs. Further, when it is determined to be “probability big hit” or “sudden probability big hit”, the probability variation flag is set and the time-short flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game. When the next big hit occurs, the time reduction flag is reset together with the probability variation flag.

  If the time flag is not set (N in Step S95), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Step S96). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the normal variation pattern type determination as a table used to determine any one of a plurality of variation pattern types. A table is selected (step S97). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S96), the CPU 56 uses the shortening variation pattern as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. A type determination table is selected (step S98). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  If the time reduction flag is set (Y in step S95), that is, if the gaming state is a probability change state or a time reduction state (in this embodiment, the time reduction state is always set when the state is changed to the probability change state. (Refer to steps S169 and S170), if it is determined as Y in step S95, the CPU 56 may change the variation pattern type. As a table used to determine one of a plurality of types, a time-varying variation pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected (step S99). Then, the process proceeds to step S100.

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of steps S95 to S99, if the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the loss variation pattern type determination table for shortening Is selected. Further, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a time-short state, a time-varying variation pattern type determination table for time reduction is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type including the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined as the variation pattern type in the process of step S100 described later, and when the variation pattern type including the variation pattern of the shortened variation is determined, The variation pattern of the shortening variation is determined as the variation pattern in the process of step S102. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, a change display of a shortened change may be performed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random number for variation pattern type determination) from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and selects it in the process of steps S92, S94, S97, S98 or S99. By referring to the table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S100).

  Next, the CPU 56 uses a hit variation pattern determination table or a deviation variation pattern determination table as a table used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S100. Is selected (step S101). Further, the random pattern 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read from the random number buffer area (first reserved storage buffer or second reserved storage buffer), and the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in step S101. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S102). When the random number 3 (variation pattern determination random number) is not extracted at the start winning timing, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). It is also possible to extract the value directly from and to determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random number value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S103). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S104).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S105). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S106).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 5 designation) (see FIG. 8) in accordance with the determined big hit type, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S110). If not set, the process proceeds to step S116. When the big hit flag is set, if the type of the big hit is “normal big hit”, control is performed to transmit a display result 2 designation command (steps S111 and S112). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . Further, when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S113 and S114). Whether or not it is “probable big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “02”. . When neither “normal big hit” nor “probability big hit” (that is, “sudden probability big hit”), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S115).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S110), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S116). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S117). When the small hit flag is not set (N in Step S116), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S118).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S119).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a reserved memory number subtraction designation command (first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) has already been transmitted ( Step S1121). Whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted indicates whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command has been transmitted when the pending storage number subtraction designation command is transmitted in step S1122, which will be described later, for example. The stored number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag may be set, and in step S1121, it may be confirmed whether or not the pending storage number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set reserved memory number subtraction designation command transmission completion flag is reset by special symbol stop processing or jackpot end processing, which will be described later, when the special symbol fluctuation display is terminated or when the big jackpot is terminated. That's fine.

  Next, if the reserved memory number subtraction designation command has not been transmitted, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number subtraction designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved memory number subtraction designation command. If a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S1125). When the variable time timer times out (step S1126), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S304) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability change flag indicating the probability change state and the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state if set (step S132). Control to send a big hit start designation command to the microcomputer 100 is performed (step S133). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is “normal jackpot”, a jackpot start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is “probable big hit”, a jackpot start 2 designation command (command A002 (H)) is transmitted. When the big hit type is sudden probability change big hit, a small hit / sudden probability change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit” is data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) Based on the determination.

  In addition, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S134). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, “15 times in case of“ normal big hit ”or“ probable big hit ”, 2 times in case of“ suddenly promising big hit ”) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S135). . The round time per round in the big hit game is also set. Specifically, in the case of sudden probability change big hit, 0.1 seconds is set as the round time, and in the case of normal big hit or probability change big hit, 29 seconds is set as the round time. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winner opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S136).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not set in step S131, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the hourly number counter that indicates the number of times that the special symbol can be changed in the timeless state is 0 (step S137). If the value of the time reduction counter is not 0, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the time reduction counter by −1 (step S138). When the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S139), the CPU 56 resets the time reduction flag (step S140).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S141). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start command (command A003 (H)) to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S142). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the small hit has occurred) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S143). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) is set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S144). In addition, the opening time per time of the big winning opening in the small hit game is set. Specifically, 0.1 seconds which is the same as the round time for the sudden probability change big hit is set as the opening time for one big winning opening in the small hit game. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S308) (step S145).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S141), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S146).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S160). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S161), and control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is “ordinary big hit”, a big hit end 1 designation command (command A301 (H)) is transmitted. ) Is transmitted, and in the case of “sudden probability sudden change big hit”, a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) is sent. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer (step S164). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit that ends this time is a normal big hit (step S166). Whether or not it is “ordinary big hit” can be specifically determined by checking whether or not the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is “01”. . If it is a normal big hit, the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag and shifts to a time reduction state (step S167). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter (step S168).

  If it is not a normal big hit (that is, if the probability change big hit or sudden probability change big hit), the CPU 56 sets the probability variation flag to shift to the probability variation state (step S169), and sets the time reduction flag to shift to the time reduction state. (Step S170).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S171).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol display control process (step S32) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for special symbol variation display for setting the special symbol display control data. Processing for setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol display on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when the special symbol stop processing is entered), the CPU 56 stops the special symbol stop symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. Processing for setting the display control data in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. After that, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and a drive signal is output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b in accordance with the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The special symbol stop symbols are stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the process of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for the stop symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data is displayed in the display control process of step S22. Based on this, the latest stop symbol is stopped and displayed until the next variable display is started. If the value of the special symbol process flag is 2 or 3 in step S3201 (that is, if either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation process), the special symbol variation display is performed. The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, the display result designation command transmission process also varies in order to prevent a deviation between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. What is necessary is just to comprise so that 1 may subtract a time timer.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag. However, in the special symbol process, the start flag is set at the start of the variation of the special symbol. In addition, an end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. In the special symbol display control process (step S32), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the start flag being set, and based on the end flag being set. Thus, special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol may be set.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S706). In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 8 and 9) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 5 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a confirmed command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is any jackpot start designation command (step S621), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag corresponding to the received jackpot start designation command (step S622). Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag when a jackpot start 1 designation command (command A001 (H)) is received, and sets the jackpot start 2 designation command (command A002 ( H)) is received, the big hit start 2 designation command reception flag is set, and the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) is received. Set the start specification command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is any jackpot end designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag corresponding to the received jackpot end designation command (step S624). Specifically, if the CPU 101 for effect control receives a jackpot end 1 designation command (command A301 (H)), it sets a jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag and sets a jackpot end 2 designation command (command A302 ( H)) is received, the big hit end 2 designation command reception flag is set, and the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) is received, the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit. Set the end specification command reception flag.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S625). Then, control goes to a step S611. For example, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag when receiving the first symbol variation designation command, and receives the second symbol variation designation command when receiving the second symbol variation designation command. Set the reception flag.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S801).

  Production symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S805).

  In-round processing (step S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Display control between rounds is performed. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). In addition, if the setting menu screen described later is displayed on the effect display device 9, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the setting menu screen (step S813). If the effect control CPU 101 is set, it resets a setting menu display flag and an operation detection flag described later (step S814). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S815). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted even when the power failure is restored (see step S44). However, as shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the variation pattern command has been received, the transition to the production symbol variation start processing is started and the variation display of the production symbol is started. The display will not start.

  If the variation pattern command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the setting menu display flag indicating that the setting menu screen is being displayed is set (step S816). If the setting menu display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S817). Note that whether or not a push operation on the push button 120 has been detected can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not an operation detection signal has been input from the push sensor 124. If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation detection flag indicating that the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S818). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to display a setting menu screen for setting whether to enable or disable the automatic continuous hitting function to be described later (step S819). A menu display flag is set (step S820).

  In this embodiment, “automatic striking” means that the push button 120 is actually continuously pressed (long-pressed) by the player, but the push button 120 continues several times. This is a function of detecting that the button is pressed (a state where the button is continuously pressed (a state where the push button 120 is pressed and a state where the push button 120 is not pressed is repeated a plurality of times)). In this embodiment, the button notice effect is executed during the change display of the effect symbol, and the notice of the push button 120 is detected in the button notice effect, and the notice display is displayed. In the case where the push button 120 is pressed for a long time in the button notice effect, it is detected as being continuously hit and a notice display is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the processes of steps S817 to S820 are performed, the push button 120 is operated during a period during which the effect symbol variation display is not being performed (for example, a period during which the customer waiting demonstration display is being displayed). The display of the setting menu screen is started, and it is possible to set whether to enable or disable the automatic continuous hitting function.

  If the setting menu display flag is set in step S816 (that is, if the setting menu screen is already displayed), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation detection flag is set (step S816). S821). If the operation detection flag is set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a push operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S822). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected, the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation detection flag (step S823).

  If the operation detection flag is not set in step S821, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S824). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation detection flag (step S825). Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an automatic continuous hitting effective flag indicating that the automatic continuous hitting function is effective is set (step S826). If the automatic continuous hitting effective flag is set (that is, if the automatic continuous hitting function is set to the valid state), the production control CPU 101 resets the automatic continuous hitting effective flag and sets the automatic continuous hitting function. The invalid state is set (step S827). On the other hand, if the automatic continuous hitting valid flag is not set (that is, if the automatic continuous hitting function is set to an invalid state), the production control CPU 101 sets the automatic continuous hitting effective flag, The function is set to a valid state (step S828).

  In this embodiment, the process of steps S824 to S828 is executed, so that when the setting menu screen is being displayed, each time the push button 120 is pressed, the automatic continuous hitting function is enabled. It switches alternately to the invalid state.

  In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S821 to S823, when the operation on the setting menu screen is performed, when the push operation of the push button 120 is performed, the operation of the push button 120 is performed. If it is not detected that the pressing operation is once released, the next pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected (if the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not released once, the operation detection flag remains set. In this state, Y in step S821 and Y in step S822 are repeated, and the process does not proceed to step S824, that is, it is possible to eliminate a situation in which the push button 120 is long pressed. . Specifically, if the first operation of the push button 120 is performed when the effect symbol variation display is not being performed, the setting menu screen display is started, and the automatic continuous hitting function can be set. If the operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped and the push button 120 is not operated again, the processing of steps S824 to S828 is not performed, and the automatic continuous hitting function cannot be set to be valid or invalid. Even after the processing of steps S824 to S828 is performed once and the automatic continuous hitting function is switched between valid and invalid, after that, the operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped and the push button 120 is not operated again. The processes in steps S824 to S828 are not performed again, and it is not possible to set again whether the automatic continuous hitting function is valid or invalid.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S8000). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read out in step S8000 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S8001). That is, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the design symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the process of step S8001 by the CPU 101 for the effect control. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8001. The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbols in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8001, the effect control CPU 101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 28, when the received display result designation command indicates “ordinary big hit” (when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 stops. A combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are arranged in the same even number as symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 101 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of performance symbols arranged with the same odd number of symbols is determined.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  The effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the effect symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being in a probabilistic state (in this embodiment, an odd symbol) is also referred to as a probable variation symbol, and a symbol in recalling that it is not in a probable variation state (an even symbol in this embodiment) Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes a notice effect setting process for determining whether or not to execute various notice effects in the effect display device 9 during the change display of the effect symbol and setting the effect aspect of the notice effect. S8002). In this embodiment, as will be described later, in a notice effect setting process, a button notice effect accompanied by an operation with the push button 120 is set. In addition, you may comprise not only a button notice effect but other notice effects, such as a step-up notice effect, a mini character notice effect, and a movable object notice effect using a movable member.

  Next, when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S8003). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8004).

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table shown in FIG. 29 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect in step S8003.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  In addition, the CPU 101 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), effects device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component as an effect component) The control of the various lamps and the speaker 27) as an effect part is executed (step S8005). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the effect symbol is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S8006).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S802) (step S8007).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a notice effect setting process (step S8002) in the effect symbol variation start process. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first performs a lottery process based on random numbers using the button notice effect determination table for determining the presence and type of the button notice effect, and the presence and type of the button notice effect. Is determined (step S6501).

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the button notice effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 31 (A) shows a specific example of a button notice effect determination table used in the case of a loss. FIG. 31B shows a specific example of a button notice effect determination table used in the case of a big hit. As shown in FIG. 31, in the button notice effect determination table, determination values are assigned to “execute button notice effect A”, “execute button notice effect B”, and “no button notice effect”. Yes.

  In this embodiment, when the execution of the button notice effect A is determined, if the long press operation of the push button 120 is started during the execution of the button notice effect, 4 seconds from the start of the long press operation. After the elapse of time, detection by automatic continuous hitting is started, and during the detection by automatic continuous hitting, it is treated that the number of operations by the push button 120 is increased by one every time 1.0 second elapses. In addition, when execution of the button notice effect B is determined, when the long press operation of the push button 120 is started during the execution of the button notice effect, the automatic operation is performed when two seconds elapse after the start of the long press operation. Detection by continuous hitting is started, and during the detection by automatic continuous hitting, it is treated that the number of operations by the push button 120 is increased by one every 0.5 seconds. Note that, regardless of whether the button notice effect A or the button notice effect B is executed, every time a push operation of the push button 120 is detected when the normal repeated operation of the push button 120 is performed. The number of operations is treated as increasing by one.

  As shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B, in this embodiment, the expectation for a big hit is greater when the button notice effect B is executed than when the button notice effect A is executed. Degree (reliability) is high.

  In step S6501, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this case, for example, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display result 2 designation command or a display result 3 designation command in which the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area (see step S618) indicates a normal big hit or a probable big hit. By confirming whether or not, it is possible to determine whether or not it is a big hit.

  In the case of losing, the effect control CPU 101 selects a button notice effect determining table for losing shown in FIG. In the case of a big hit, the CPU 101 for effect control selects the button notice effect determination table for the big hit shown in FIG. Then, the effect control CPU 101 performs lottery processing based on a random number using the selected button notice effect determination table, and determines the presence / absence and type of the button notice effect.

  In this embodiment, in the case of suddenly probable big hit or small win, the button notice effect determination table for losing shown in FIG. 31A is selected to determine the presence and type of the button notice effect. Shall. In the case of suddenly probable big hit or small hit, the big hit button announcement effect determination table shown in FIG. 31B may be selected, or sudden probable big hit or small hit special button announcement effect decision may be made. A table may be provided.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where two types of button notice effect A and button notice effect B are provided as the kind of button notice effect is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. You may comprise so that three or more types of button notice effects may be provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, even when either the button notice effect A or the button notice effect B is executed, if a long press operation is performed, the operation detected by the automatic repeated hitting is detected. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, a type of button notice effect that does not detect an operation by automatic continuous hitting even if a long press operation is performed is provided. You may comprise. For example, in the case of providing an effect of a kind that the player wants to participate in the operation as much as possible, for example, a configuration in which it is possible to recognize whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the continuous operation of the push button 120, However, the operation may not be detected by automatic continuous hitting.

  If the effect control CPU 101 decides to execute the button notice effect (Y in step S6502), the determined button notice effect type (button notice effect A, button notice effect B) is provided in the RAM. Is stored in the predetermined storage area (step S6503).

  FIGS. 32 to 34 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 first decrements the value of the process timer by 1 (step S8101) and decrements the value of the variation time timer by 1 (step S8102). When the process timer times out (step S8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an operation valid period flag indicating that the operation is valid in the button notice effect is set (step S8106). If the operation valid period flag is not set (that is, not during the operation valid period in the button notice effect), the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the button notice effect in the notice effect setting process (see step S8002). If it is, it is confirmed whether or not it is the start timing of the operation valid period in the button notice effect (step S8107). Note that whether or not the operation valid period has started can be specifically determined by checking the value of the variation time timer set in step S8006 of the effect symbol variation start process. If it is not the start timing of the operation valid period, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  If it is the start timing of the operation effective period, the effect control CPU 101 sets a predetermined value (for example, 10) to the operation number counter for counting the number of operations of the push button 120 during the operation effective period of the button notice effect. Set (step S8108). In this embodiment, the push button 120 is repeatedly hit or long pressed during the operation valid period of the button notice effect (for example, 20 seconds from the start of the button notice effect), and the number of operations reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 times). Then, it is determined that the operation condition is satisfied, and a notice display is displayed. In step S8108, a value (10 in this example) corresponding to the predetermined number for satisfying the operation condition is set to the operation number counter. Set to

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying gauge display according to the value of the operation counter (step S8109). In this example, in step S8109, based on the value of the operation number counter being a predetermined value (10 in this example), display of the gauge display is started in a manner indicating a full state. Then, the production control CPU 101 sets a flag during the operation valid period (step S8110).

  By executing the processing of steps S8107 to S8110, when the operation valid period start timing in the button notice effect is reached, execution of the button notice effect is started, and detection of an operation by the push button 120 is started.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S8111). Note that whether or not a push operation on the push button 120 has been detected can be specifically determined by confirming whether or not an operation detection signal has been input from the push sensor 124. If the pressing operation of push button 120 has been detected (that is, if push button 120 has already been pressed at the time of starting the button notice effect), effect control CPU 101 sets the operation detection flag. (Step S8112). Then, control goes to a step S8138.

  When the operation valid period flag is set (that is, during the operation valid period in the button notice effect), the effect control CPU 101 indicates that the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is being detected. It is confirmed whether or not the automatic continuous hitting flag shown is set (step S8113). If the auto-strike flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the operation detection flag is set (step S8114).

  If the operation detection flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a push operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S8115). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 sets the operation detection flag (step S8116) and subtracts 1 from the value of the operation number counter (step S8117). In addition, when the operation of the predetermined number of times (10 times in this example) has already been detected and the value of the operation number counter is already 0, the operation number counter value is not subtracted. And Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display of the gauge display on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the value of the operation counter after the subtraction (step S8118). In step S8118, the display is updated in such a manner that the scale of the gauge display is decreased by one based on the decrease in the value of the operation number counter by one.

  If the push button 120 is repeatedly hit (normal hits that are not automatic hits) during the effective period of the button notice effect operation by executing the processes of steps S811 to S8118, one pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected. Each time the operation is performed, the number of operations is counted, and the display of the gauge display is updated.

  In this embodiment, the operation detection flag is set when a pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected during the operation valid period of the button announcement effect (see step S81116), and when the timer interruption is N in step S8114 Otherwise, the process does not proceed to step S8115 and the subsequent steps. Therefore, if it is not detected that the push operation of the push button 120 is once released, the push operation of the next push button 120 is not detected (the long push is performed). To eliminate the case).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the automatic continuous hitting effective flag is set (step S8119). If the automatic continuous hitting valid flag is not set (that is, if the automatic continuous hitting function is set to an invalid state), the process proceeds to step S8138. If the automatic continuous hitting effective flag is set (that is, if the automatic continuous hitting function is set to the valid state), the production control CPU 101 detects the automatic continuous hitting after starting the long press operation. A value corresponding to the type of button notice effect is set in the automatic repeated hitting start time timer for measuring the time until the start (step S8120). In this case, for example, if it is determined that the button notice effect A is to be executed, a value corresponding to 4 seconds is set in the automatic continuous hitting start time timer and the button notice effect B is determined to be executed. For example, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set in the automatic continuous hitting start time timer (see FIG. 31). Then, control goes to a step S8138.

  If the operation detection flag is set in step S8114, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected (step S8121). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer is 0 (step S8122). If the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S8138.

  If the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer is not 0, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer (step S 8123), and the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer after subtraction becomes 0. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S8124). If the value of the automatic continuous hitting start time timer after subtraction is not 0, the process proceeds to step S8138. If the value of the automatic repeated hitting start time timer after subtraction is 0 (that is, if time-out has occurred), the effect control CPU 101 is detecting an operation by the automatic repeat hitting function in the effect display device 9. The display of the display during the automatic continuous hitting indicating that this is started (step S8125), and the automatic continuous hitting flag is set (step S8126). Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the type of the button notice effect to the automatic repeat detection interval timer for measuring the time until the number of operations is counted while detecting the operation by the automatic repeat function. Set (step S8127). In this case, for example, if it is determined that the button notice effect A is to be executed, a value corresponding to 1.0 seconds is set in the automatic repeated hit detection interval timer, and the button notice effect B is determined to be executed. If so, a value corresponding to 0.5 seconds is set in the automatic repeated hit detection interval timer (see FIG. 31). Then, control goes to a step S8138.

  By executing the processing of steps S8122 to S8127, when a predetermined time (in this example, 4 seconds or 2 seconds) elapses after the long press of the push button 120 is started, the operation detection by the automatic continuous hitting function is detected. Be started.

  If the push button 120 has already been pressed at the start of the button notice effect, the operation detection flag is set in step S8112 and the automatic continuous hitting start time timer in step S8120 is not set. Unless the pressing operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped, Y in step S8114, Y in step S8121 and Y in step S8122 are repeated, and the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is not started. .

  In this embodiment, the push button 120 detects a pressing operation at the start of the button notice effect in order to eliminate the case where the push button 120 has been pressed for a long time before the start of the button notice effect. The operation detection flag is set (see steps S8111 and S8112), but the push button 120 is configured to detect the pressing operation and set the operation detection flag from the stage before the start of the button notice effect. May be. In this case, after the operation detection flag is set before the start of the button notice effect, if the operation state of the push button 120 is released before the start of the button notice effect, the operation detection flag is reset again. Also good. As such, it may be configured to be able to exclude a case where the push button 120 has been pressed for a long time before the start of the button notice effect by some kind of processing mode.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described above, it is possible to set whether to enable or disable the automatic continuous hitting function during a period during which the effect symbol variation display is not being performed (see steps S824 to S828). If the automatic continuous hitting function is set to invalid, the automatic continuous hitting valid flag is in the OFF state, so the automatic continuous hitting start time timer is not set in step S8120. Therefore, the process does not proceed to the processing after step S813, and the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is not started.

  If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected in step S811, the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation detection flag (step S8128). Then, control goes to a step S8138.

  If the automatic continuous hitting flag is set in step S8113 (that is, if the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is being detected), the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the pressing operation of the push button 120 has been detected. (Step S8129). If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is detected, the CPU 101 for effect control subtracts 1 from the value of the automatic repeated hit detection interval timer (step S8130), and the value of the automatic repeated hit detection interval timer after subtraction becomes 0. It is confirmed whether or not (step S811). If the value of the automatic repeated hit detection interval timer after subtraction is not 0, the process proceeds to step S8138. If the value of the automatic continuous hit detection interval timer is 0 (that is, if time-out has occurred), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the operation counter (step S8132). In addition, when the operation of the predetermined number of times (10 times in this example) has already been detected and the value of the operation number counter is already 0, the operation number counter value is not subtracted. And Further, the effect control CPU 101 updates the display of the gauge display on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the value of the operation counter after the subtraction (step S8133). In step S 8133, the display is updated so that the scale of the gauge display is decreased by one based on the decrease in the value of the operation counter.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the type of button notice effect in the automatic repeated hitting start time timer (step S8134). In this case, for example, if it is determined that the button notice effect A is to be executed, a value corresponding to 4 seconds is set in the automatic continuous hitting start time timer and the button notice effect B is determined to be executed. For example, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set in the automatic continuous hitting start time timer (see FIG. 31). Then, control goes to a step S8138.

  By executing the processing of steps S8129 to S8134, in this embodiment, when the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is being detected, the push button 120 is actually being pressed for a long time. However, every time a predetermined time (1.0 seconds or 0.5 seconds in this example) elapses, the number of operations is counted one by one, and it is detected that the push button 120 is repeatedly hit. Done.

  If the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected in step S8129, the CPU 101 for effect control erases the display during auto-batching displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8135) and resets the auto-batching flag. (Step S8136). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation detection flag (step S8137). That is, the fact that the pressing operation of the push button 120 is not detected in step S8129 is a case where the long pressing operation of the push button 120 is stopped during the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function. The process of .about.S8137 is executed, and the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is stopped. Then, control goes to a step S8138.

  In this embodiment, when N is determined in step S8129, the process of steps S8135 to S8137 is immediately executed, so that if the player stops the long press operation even during the automatic continuous hit, the automatic continuous hit function is used immediately. Although the case where operation detection is stopped is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, it is configured to shift to the processing of steps S8135 to S8137 on the condition that the long press operation is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 to 0.5 seconds) during the automatic repeated hitting, and during the automatic repeated hitting, When the hand is only released from the push button 120 momentarily, the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function may be continued.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the operation effective period end timing in the button notice effect has come (step S8138). Specifically, whether or not the operation valid period has ended can be determined by checking the value of the variation time timer set in step S8006 of the effect symbol variation start process. If it is not the end timing of the operation valid period, the process proceeds to step S8145.

  If it is the end timing of the operation valid period, the CPU 101 for effect control erases the gauge display displayed on the effect display device 9 (step S8139), and if the display during automatic continuous hitting is displayed, The display during auto-strike is deleted (step S8140). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 resets the flag during the operation valid period (step S8141), and resets the automatic continuous hitting flag and the operation detection flag if the automatic continuous hitting flag and the operation detection flag are set (step S8141). Step S8142). When the automatic repeated hitting start time timer and the automatic repeated hit detection interval timer are set, the effect control CPU 101 also clears the values of the automatic repeated hit start time timer and the automatic repeated hit detection interval timer to zero.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the operation condition for the button notice effect is established (step S8143). Note that whether or not the operation condition is satisfied is specifically based on whether or not the value of the operation number counter is 0 (in this case, the number of operations of the push button 120 is 10 times during the operation valid period. It can be determined by confirming whether or not it has been achieved. If the operation condition is satisfied (that is, if the value of the operation counter is 0 (in this example, 10 operations have been achieved)), the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect display device. 9, a notice display corresponding to the type of button notice effect is displayed (step S8144). In this case, for example, when the button notice effect A is executed, a character string such as “Chance!” Is displayed as the notice display, and when the button notice effect B is executed, “Intense heat” is displayed as the notice display. A character string such as “!” Is displayed.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S8145), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) (step S8146).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is being displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Accordingly, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, and therefore the processing of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (offset symbol, jackpot symbol) (step S8302). When the button notice effect is executed and the notice display is displayed on the effect display device 9, the effect control CPU 101 deletes the notice display.

  Next, when neither the big winning symbol nor the small winning symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the presentation control CPU 101 proceeds to step S8311. To do.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start 1 designation command. A big hit start 1 designation command reception flag indicating that a big hit start 2 designation command has been received, or a big hit start 2 designation command reception flag indicating that a big hit start 2 designation command has been received, or a small hit / It is confirmed whether or not the sudden probability big hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S8305). When the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag, jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag, or small hit / sudden probability sudden change jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the stop symbol display flag. (Step S8306), a process table corresponding to the fanfare effect is selected (Step S8307). If the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag, big hit start 2 designation command reception flag, or small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 sets the flag that was set. To reset.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) Control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed according to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1) (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small hit is made (N in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 resets a predetermined flag (step S8311). For example, the effect control CPU 101 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, as shown in step S811 in FIG. 26, the variation pattern). The fluctuation pattern command reception flag may be reset immediately after confirming the command reception flag). However, for example, because the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, as shown in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation stop process or the like at the end of the variation. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S8312).

  Next, a display mode when the automatic continuous hitting function is set to be valid or invalid will be described. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display mode when the automatic continuous hitting function is set to be valid or invalid. In FIG. 36, the display screen changes in the order of (1) (2) (3).

  As shown in FIG. 36 (1), the last change display of the effect symbol is executed in the effect display device 9 in a state where there is no reservation storage, and based on the fact that the change time has passed as shown in FIG. 36 (2). It is assumed that the change display of the effect design has ended. In this case, since there is no pending storage even at the end of the variable display, it is assumed that the variable display of the next effect design is not started and the period has shifted to a customer waiting demonstration period. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (3), the effect display device 9 displays a character string such as “Press the button for automatic continuous setting!” To enable or disable the automatic continuous function. It is assumed that a message indicating that it is possible is displayed.

  When the push button 120 is pressed by the player in the state shown in FIG. 36 (3), display of the setting menu screen is started on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 36 (4) (see step S819). It is possible to enable or disable the auto-hit function. In the example shown in FIG. 36 (4), a character string such as “Change the validity / invalidity of automatic continuous hitting by pressing a button” is displayed on the setting menu screen, and a display prompting the player to set the automatic continuous hitting function is made. The In the example shown in FIG. 36 (4), an option 200 indicating that the automatic continuous hitting function is valid and an option 201 indicating invalidity of the automatic continuous hitting function are displayed on the setting menu screen, and an option indicating that the automatic continuous hitting function is valid. Assume that 200 is selected.

  Next, when the push button 120 is pressed by the player while the setting menu screen is displayed, as shown in FIG. 36 (5), the automatic continuous strike function is switched between valid and invalid. In the example shown in FIG. 36 (5), the case where the automatic continuous hitting function is switched from the valid state to the invalid state is shown (Y in step S826, see step S827). Next, when the push button 120 is further pressed by the player, as shown in FIG. 36 (6), the valid or invalid state of the automatic continuous hitting function is switched. In the example shown in FIG. 36 (6), the case where the automatic continuous hitting function is switched from the invalid state to the valid state again is shown (refer to N in step S826, step S828).

  Thereafter, when a new start win occurs, as shown in FIG. 36 (7), the setting menu screen is erased, and the state in which the automatic repeat function can be set valid or invalid is ended (steps S813 and S814). See), and the next effect design variable display is started.

  In addition, after the setting for enabling or disabling the automatic continuous hitting function is performed, it may be configured to return to the original setting or to the default setting at a predetermined timing. For example, when a gaming machine is turned off (for example, when the power monitoring circuit detects a drop in the voltage of the power supply), or when a waiting-for-demonstration demonstration is displayed next time, the first launch of the game ball by the launch sensor is performed. When touch is detected by the touch sensor and the touch operation sensor (operation knob) 5 is detected, the setting for enabling or disabling the automatic hitting function is returned to the original setting or the default setting. You may do it.

  Next, an effect aspect of the button notice effect will be described. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the effect mode of the button notice effect. In addition, in FIG. 37, the aspect of an effect screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) ....

  In the example shown in FIG. 37, it is assumed that the execution of the button notice effect is determined when the change display of the effect symbol is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (1), when the effect display device 9 is performing the variable display of the left middle right effect symbol, the start timing of the operation effective period of the button notice effect is reached (see step S8107). 37 (2), in the effect display device 9, the character string 202 such as “Press the button!” Is displayed and the display of the gauge display 203 is started (see steps S8108 and S8109). The detection of the operation by the push button 120 is started, as shown in Fig. 37 (2), at the stage where the operation valid period is started, the display of the gauge display 203 is started in a state indicating a full state. In this state, when the push button 120 is repeatedly hit during the operation valid period, the number of operations is one each time the push button 120 is pressed once. Is und (see step S8117), the scale of the gauge display 023 is displayed in such a manner was reduced by one is updated (see step S8118).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (3), it is assumed that the player starts a long press operation of the push button 120 during the operation valid period. Then, when a predetermined time (4 seconds or 2 seconds in this example) has elapsed after the long press operation is started, as shown in FIG. 37 (4), the display of the automatic continuous hitting display 204 is started (step S8125). Reference), operation detection by the automatic continuous hitting function is started. In the example shown in FIG. 37 (4), a case where a character string such as “Automatic striking!” Is displayed as the automatic striking display.

  Next, if the long press of the push button 120 is continued during the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function, the number of operations is increased every time a predetermined time (in this example, 1.0 second or 0.5 second) elapses. When one is counted (see step S8132), the display is updated so that the scale of the gauge display 203 is decreased by one (see step S8133), and the push button 120 is actually pressed for a long time However, the spear is detected as if the push button 120 has been repeatedly hit. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (6), when a predetermined number of operations (10 times in this example) satisfying the operation condition is performed and the value of the operation number counter becomes 0, the gauge display 203 is empty. It is assumed that the display has been updated up to the mode indicating the state.

  Thereafter, at the end timing of the operation valid period of the button notice effect (see step S8138), as shown in FIG. 37 (7), the character string 202 such as “Press the button!” And the gauge display 203 are also erased. In addition, the automatic continuous hitting display 204 is also deleted (see step S8140), and if the operation condition is satisfied by the operation of the push button 120 (in this example, the number of operations is 10 times). 37), a notice display corresponding to the type of button notice effect is displayed on the effect display device 9 (see step S8144), as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 6, based on the fact that the button notice effect is the button notice effect B, the character string 20 such as “Intense heat!” Is displayed as the notice display. There are shown when displayed. When the type of the button notice effect is the button notice effect A, for example, a character string such as “Chance!” Is displayed as the notice display.

  Next, the operation detection timing in the case where the operation is detected by automatic continuous hitting will be described. FIG. 38 and FIG. 39 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the operation detection timing when the operation is detected by the automatic continuous hitting. Among these, FIG. 38 shows the detection timing of the operation when the button notice effect A is executed. FIG. 39 shows the operation detection timing when the button notice effect B is executed.

  When the player starts a long press operation of the push button 120 after the operation valid period of the button notice effect starts during the change display of the effect symbol, as shown in FIGS. 38 and 39, the long press operation of the push button 120 is performed. First, detection is performed assuming that the first operation has been performed. Here, in the example shown in FIG. 38 and FIG. 39, it is a case where a long press operation is performed, and therefore, a case where the pressing operation from the push button 120 is continuously detected, the operation detection flag is set. As a result, the next operation is not detected immediately (see steps S8114 and S8116).

  Next, when a predetermined time elapses while the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued, detection of an operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is started (see steps S8124 to S8127). In this case, if the button notice effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 38, detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is started based on the long press operation of the push button 120 being continued for 4 seconds. Is done. If button notice effect B is to be executed, as shown in FIG. 39, detection of an operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is started based on the long press operation of push button 120 being continued for 2 seconds. (See FIG. 31).

  If the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued during the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function, the number of operations is counted one by one every time a predetermined time elapses. Detection is carried out as being performed (see steps S8131 to S8134). In this case, if the button notice effect A is executed, as shown in FIG. 38, the number of operations is counted one by one every time 1.0 second elapses, and the push button 120 is repeatedly hit. Detection is performed as if If the button notice effect B is executed, as shown in FIG. 38, the number of operations is counted one by one every time 0.5 seconds elapse, and the push button 120 is repeatedly hit. Is detected (see FIG. 31).

  Next, the operation detection timing when the push button 120 has already been pressed at the start of the button notice effect will be described. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation detection timing when the push button 120 has already been pressed at the start of the button notice effect.

  If the push button 120 has already been pressed when the operation effective period of the button notice effect starts during the variation display of the effect symbol, the operation detection flag is set immediately with the start of the operation effective period (step S8121). Y, see step S8128). In this case, as shown in FIG. 40, even if the push button 120 is pushed long, the operation by the auto function is not detected, and until the push button 120 push operation is temporarily stopped. Is invalidated (see Y in step S8114, Y in step S8121 and Y in step S8222).

  Then, after the pressing operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped, when the long pressing operation of the push button 120 is started again, the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is performed because the predetermined time has passed while the long pressing operation is continued. Is detected (see steps S8124 to S8127), and if the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued during the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function, the number of operations is incremented by one each time a predetermined time elapses. Counting is performed on the assumption that the push button 120 is repeatedly hit (see steps S811 to S8134).

  In the example shown in FIG. 40, the case where the button notice effect A is executed is shown. Based on the fact that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for 4 seconds, the operation detection by the automatic continuous hitting function is detected. In this example, the number of operations is counted one by one every time 1.0 second elapses, and the detection is performed assuming that the push button 120 is continuously hit. In addition, the case where the button notice effect B is executed is shown, and the detection of the operation by the automatic continuous hitting function is started based on the long press operation of the push button 120 being continued for 2 seconds, and 0.5 seconds Every time elapses, the number of operations is counted one by one, and the detection is performed assuming that the push button 120 is repeatedly hit.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the motion detection means (in this example, the push sensor) that can detect the player's motion during the detection valid period (in this example, the valid operation period in the button notice effect). 124), and when a motion of the player is detected a plurality of times in succession by the motion detection means (in this example, when continuous hit of the push button 120 is detected), a predetermined effect ( In this example, the notice display in the button notice effect) is executed. Also, even when one action of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period by the action detecting means (in this example, when a long press of the push button 120 is detected), a plurality of consecutive actions are detected. A predetermined effect can be executed assuming that the player's movements are detected. If the motion detection means has continuously detected one motion of the player from before the valid detection period, the motion detection is invalidated (see FIG. 40). Therefore, it is possible to appropriately encourage the player to participate in the predetermined performance.

  For example, if a player accidentally plays a game with his hand on the operation means such as the push button 120, or if the player places a baggage on the operation means, the operation in the button notice effect is effective. The case where the player does not have an intention to participate in the operation when the operation means is detected by the automatic continuous hitting until the operation means is continuously in the on state from the start of the period. Nevertheless, it will be detected as repeated hits and is not appropriate. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the operation of the operation means has been detected before the start of the operation effective period, the predetermined effect (in this example) of the player is appropriately obtained by invalidating the detection of the operation. , Button notice presentation).

  In this embodiment, the state where “one operation of the player is continuing” refers to the state where the player continues the pressing operation of the operating means such as the push button 120 without interruption. This corresponds to a so-called long press operation, and does not include a so-called continuous hit operation.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the push button 120 was used as an operation means was shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, as the operation means, an automatic continuous striking function may be used when detecting a continuous push-pull operation of the stick controller 122, or when detecting a continuous push-pull operation with respect to the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122. A continuous hitting function may be used. In such a case, when using various operation means, the automatic continuous hitting function can be applied.

  Further, for example, the configuration shown in this embodiment may be applied to a gaming machine including an infrared sensor or a photosensor that detects a player's operation, for example, not only when detecting an operation by the operating means. Good. In this case, for example, when the player's continuous motion is detected by an infrared sensor or a photo sensor, the automatic continuous hitting function may be used.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the notice display in a button notice effect was performed as a predetermined effect was shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, in the case of an effect accompanied by detection of some operation or action, the function of auto-striking shown in this embodiment may be used when performing a notice effect other than the button notice effect. In addition, for example, if it is an effect that is detected when some operation or action is performed as an effect to be executed when the variable display is not being performed (for example, when a customer waiting demonstration is being displayed) or an effect during a big hit game, You may make it use the function of an automatic continuous hit in the production.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when one operation of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period by the operation detecting means, the player's operation is continuously performed a plurality of times. It is possible to set whether or not to detect whether or not the automatic continuous hitting function is enabled or disabled during the period when the variation of the production symbol is not being displayed (for example, the period when the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed). (See FIG. 36). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the detection that the player's operation is performed a plurality of times continuously at an unintended timing, and to prevent the interest in the game from being lowered.

  In this embodiment, there is a case where it is possible to set whether to enable or disable the automatic continuous hitting function during a period during which the effect symbol is not being displayed (for example, a period when the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed). Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, it may be configured to enable or disable the automatic continuous hitting function even during a period during which the effect symbols are being displayed in a change or during a big hit game. In addition, for example, a store clerk at a game store or the like switches between various setting switches such as a dip switch on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine to set whether to enable or disable the automatic continuous hitting function. You may comprise.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when one action of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period by the action detecting means, a plurality of times of the player are continuously detected at different intervals depending on the situation. It is assumed that an action has been detected (in this example, in the case of the button notice effect A, the number of operations by the push button 120 is incremented by 1 every time 1.0 second has elapsed during detection by automatic continuous hitting. In the case of the button notice effect B, the number of operations by the push button 120 is incremented by one every 0.5 seconds during detection by automatic continuous hitting, as shown in FIGS. , FIG. 39). Therefore, it is possible to perform a predetermined effect according to the situation.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the player's motion is detected by the motion detection means when the variable display is not being performed. In this case, even when one operation of the player is continuously performed, it is not determined that a plurality of player operations are performed continuously (in this example, As shown in FIG. 26, when the automatic continuous hitting function is enabled or disabled again, the push button 120 is temporarily operated to switch the automatic continuous hitting function between enabled and disabled, and then the push button 120 is operated. If the push button 120 is not operated once again and the push button 120 is operated again, the automatic continuous hitting function cannot be switched again between valid and invalid). Therefore, it is possible to prevent detection of an unintended operation.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, when the variable display is not being performed (for example, when the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed), an operation effect accompanied by an operation by some operation means can be executed. Also good. Then, the automatic repetitive hitting function may be disabled in the operation effect executed when the variable display is not being performed (however, the normal repetitive hitting operation may be detectable).

  Further, according to this embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of notice effects (in this example, button notice effect A and button notice effect B) can be executed as the predetermined effect, and the detection valid period by the operation detecting means When one action of the player is detected continuously, it is assumed that a plurality of player actions are detected continuously at different intervals according to the type of the notice effect (in this example, the button In the case of the notice effect A, the number of operations by the push button 120 is incremented by 1 every time 1.0 seconds elapses during the detection by the automatic repeated hitting. During detection by repeated hits, it is treated that the number of operations by the push button 120 is increased by 1 every 0.5 seconds (see FIGS. 31, 38, and 39). Therefore, even when the same one operation is continuously performed, it is possible to detect the player's operations a plurality of times in succession appropriately according to the type of the notice effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the button warning effect B with a shorter detection interval of the automatic repeated operation is more expected than the button warning effect A with a longer detection interval. (Reliability) is high. Therefore, in this embodiment, the higher the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit, the shorter the operation detection interval by the automatic hitting, and the number of operations can be increased at a faster pitch even when the same long press operation is performed. Since it is counted, it is advantageous in detection by automatic repeated hitting.

  In addition, it is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and conversely, an effect with a high expectation level (reliability) for the big hit may be configured such that the detection interval of the operation by the automatic hit is longer. .

  Further, according to this embodiment, when one operation of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period by the operation detecting means, the player's operation is continuously performed a plurality of times. When the detection is being performed, a notification is made that the detection is being performed as the player's actions are continuously performed a plurality of times (in this example, the automatic continuous hitting display 204 shown in FIG. 37). Display). Therefore, when one operation is continuously performed, it can be recognized that the detection is performed as a plurality of player operations being performed continuously, and one operation is performed. The player can be encouraged to continue.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, a case where a character string such as “automatic striking!” Is displayed as the automatic continuous striking display 204 is not limited to such a mode. For example, when an image simulating an operation means such as a push button is displayed during execution of a button notice effect, it may be notified that automatic continuous hitting is being performed by changing the display color of the image. Further, for example, it may be notified that the automatic continuous hitting is being performed by changing the image itself displayed during execution of the button notice effect. As such, any mode capable of recognizing that the player is continuously hitting automatically is acceptable, and various notification modes are conceivable.

  Further, according to this embodiment, after the player's continuous operation is started during the detection valid period, the detection is started as if the player's operation is continuously performed a plurality of times. (In this example, in the case of the button notice effect A, in the case of the button notice effect A, when four seconds have elapsed after the long press operation of the push button 120 is started, detection by automatic repeated hitting is performed. In the case of the button notice effect B, detection by automatic repeated hitting is started when 2 seconds have elapsed since the long press operation of the push button 120 was started (see FIGS. 31, 38, and 39). . Therefore, since the period until the detection that the player's operation is continuously performed a plurality of times may be different, the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the button notice effect B, which has a shorter time from the start of the long press until the start of the detection by the automatic hit, is started until the detection by the automatic hit is started. Compared with the button notice effect A with a long time, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is higher. Therefore, in this embodiment, the higher the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit, the shorter the time from the start of a long press until the start of detection by auto-hit, and the detection by auto-hit is started earlier. Therefore, it is advantageous in detection by automatic repeated hitting.

  In addition, it is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment, and conversely, it is configured such that a production with a high expectation level (reliability) for the big hit is a longer time until detection by auto-striking is started. It doesn't matter.

  In this embodiment, depending on the situation, the time until the start of detection by auto-strike and the detection interval of the operation in auto-strike are changed, and detection by auto-strike is started according to the type of button notice effect. Although the case where the time until detection and the detection interval are made different is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the time until the start of detection by automatic repeated hits and the detection interval of the operation in automatic continuous hits may be varied depending on whether the gaming state is a probability change state, a short time state, or a high base state.

  Hereinafter, a modified example in which the time until the detection by the automatic continuous hit and the detection interval of the operation in the automatic continuous hit are made different depending on whether or not the gaming state is the short time state will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a modified example of the notice effect setting process (step S8002). In this modified example, in the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first plays the big hit game based on the short-time state (when the game state is controlled only in the short-time state after the big hit game based on the normal big hit, and when the probable big hit It is confirmed whether or not it is controlled to the short-time state together with the probability change state after the end (step S6500A). Whether or not the gaming state is in the time-saving state is, for example, that in the command analysis process (see step S704), when the probability changing state background designation command or the time-saving state background designation command is received, it is in the time-shortening state. In step S6500A, it can be determined by checking whether or not the flag is set.

  If it is not the time-short state, the effect control CPU 101 selects the button notice effect determination table for the normal state (step S6500B). If the time is short, the effect control CPU 101 selects the button notice effect determination table for the time short state (step S6500C). Then, the CPU 101 for effect control performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the button notice effect determination table selected in steps S6500B and S6500C, and determines the presence / absence and type of the button notice effect (step S6501A).

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the button notice effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 42A shows a specific example of the button notice effect determination table used in the normal state and in a case of deviation. FIG. 42B shows a specific example of a button notice effect determination table used in a normal state and a big hit. FIG. 42C shows a specific example of the button notice effect determination table used when the time is short and the time is off. FIG. 42D shows a specific example of a button notice effect determination table used when the time is short and a big hit.

  As shown in FIGS. 42A and 42B, in this modified example, when the button notice effect is executed in the normal state, only the button notice effect A can be executed. Therefore, in this modified example, when the button notice effect is executed in the normal state, the long press operation is started when the long push operation of the push button 120 is started during the execution of the button notice effect. After 4 seconds have elapsed, detection by automatic continuous hitting is started, and during detection by automatic continuous hitting, the number of operations by the push button 120 is incremented by one each time 1.0 second has passed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 42C and 42D, in this modified example, only the button notice effect B can be executed when the button notice effect is executed in the short time state. Therefore, in this modified example, when the button notice effect is executed in the short time state, the long push operation is started when the long press operation of the push button 120 is started during the execution of the button notice effect. When 2 seconds have elapsed, detection by automatic continuous hitting is started, and during the detection by automatic continuous hitting, the number of operations by the push button 120 is incremented by 1 every time 0.5 seconds have elapsed.

  Note that the processes in steps S6502 and S6503 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  According to the modification shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, when the average fluctuation time is controlled to the short time state, it is possible to shorten the time until the detection by the automatic repeated hitting is started, and by the automatic repeated hitting. Since the operation detection interval can be shortened, it is possible to realize detection by automatic continuous hitting appropriate to the gaming state. In particular, when there is a notice effect that can be executed both when the game state is the normal state and when it is in the short-time state, even if the average fluctuation time is short, the notice effect is provided. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately perform the notice effect that can be executed both in the normal state and in the short time state.

  It should be noted that according to the type of the notice effect shown in FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the time until the detection by the automatic repeated hit and the detection interval of the operation in the automatic repeated hit are changed, and the modified examples of FIG. 41 and FIG. You may make it comprise suitably combining with the aspect which changes the detection time of the time until the detection by the automatic continuous hit, and the operation in automatic continuous hit according to the game state shown.

  In addition, as another example in which the time until the detection by the automatic continuous hit or the detection interval of the operation in the automatic continuous hit is changed depending on the situation, for example, the timing at which the long press operation is started during the operation effective period of the button notice effect Accordingly, the time until the detection by the automatic continuous hit or the detection interval of the operation in the automatic continuous hit may be varied. For example, when a long press operation is started at an early stage during the operation effective period, the time until the detection by the automatic repeated hitting is lengthened and the detection interval of the operation by the automatic repeated hitting is increased while the operation effective period is increased. When the long press operation is started at a later stage, it is possible to shorten the time until the detection by the automatic continuous hit is started and shorten the detection interval of the operation by the automatic continuous hit. If comprised in that way, even if it is a case where long press operation is started at the late timing in the operation effective period, the detection by automatic continuous hitting can be performed appropriately.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
In a gaming machine capable of executing an effect accompanied by an operation by an operation means such as a push button, an end notification for ending an effective detection period of the operation of the operation means may be performed. In the following, a second embodiment configured to notify the end of the effective detection period of the operation of the operation means will be described.

  Note that in this embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those of the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 selects an operation effect pattern according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command, and performs a button effect accompanied by an operation by executing processing according to the selected operation effect pattern. Run. In this embodiment, the operation effect patterns BT-1, BT-2-1, BT-2-2, BT-3-1, BT3-2, BT-4-1, BT- are used as the operation effect patterns. 4-2, BT-5, BT-6, BT-7-1, BT-7-2, BT-8, etc. shall be used.

  As an example of the operation effect patterns, details of the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 43, 44, and 45. FIG. FIG. 43 is a time chart illustrating the operation of the operation effect patterns (BT-2, BT-3). 44A is an explanatory diagram illustrating the display of a small button and a small gauge, and FIG. 44B is an explanatory diagram illustrating the display of a large button and a large gauge. FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation effect in the operation effect pattern (BT-2). The operation effect pattern BT-2 comprehensively represents the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2, and the operation effect pattern BT-3 is the operation effect pattern BT-3-. 1 and BT-3-2 are comprehensively expressed.

In the operation effect pattern of BT-2-1 and BT-2-2, a small button and a small gauge are displayed, and “gauge value zero display” is displayed by the button operation. Details of the “gauge value zero display” will be described later. Furthermore, the effect aspect which performs a cut-in effect is illustrated. The difference between the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2 is the difference in the type of cut-in effect displayed after the button operation. The cut-in effect refers to a display effect in which a predetermined image is interrupted (inserted) and displayed on the display of the effect display device 9. In the operation effect pattern BT-2-1, a “cut-in effect (blue)” in which an image with a bluish background is displayed is displayed. On the other hand, in the operation effect pattern BT-2-2, an image with a reddish background is displayed. “Cut-in effect (red)” is displayed.
Each cut-in effect is determined based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command.

  In this embodiment, in the case of non-reach, the ratio of determining the operation effect pattern BT-2-1 is 25%, whereas the ratio of determining the operation effect pattern BT-2-2 is 5%. %, And the rate at which the cut-in effect (blue) is displayed is higher than the rate at which the cut-in effect (red) is displayed (illustrated by 5 times in this embodiment). In addition, the ratio at which the cut-in effect (blue) is displayed is set higher than the ratio at which the cut-in effect (red) is displayed for each of the normal reach error and the super reach error. On the other hand, for the normal reach big hit and the super reach big hit, the ratio at which the cut-in effect (red) is displayed is set higher or the same as the ratio at which the cut-in effect (blue) is displayed. That is, when the cut-in effect (red) is displayed (operation effect pattern BT-2-2), the possibility that the final confirmed symbol is displayed with a big hit is displayed when the cut-in effect (blue) is displayed (operation effect) Higher than pattern BT-2-1). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit by the effect that the cut-in effect (red) is displayed.

Next, the operation of the operation effect pattern (BT-2) will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. FIG. 43 shows the operations of the operation effect patterns BT-2 and BT-3, but the operation effect pattern BT-2 and the operation effect pattern BT-3 have the same operation timing chart. The timing chart of the pattern BT-2 will be described, and the description of the timing chart of the operation effect pattern BT-3 will be omitted.
In the following description, the operation effect pattern is described as “BT-2” with respect to the effect mode common to the operation effect patterns BT-2-1 and BT-2-2.

  In FIG. 43, the time represented by tn (n = 0, 2, 20, 22 to 25) represents a timer set value for controlling the progress of the operation effect executed in the operation effect pattern BT-2. In the operation effect, the execution time of each effect mode is controlled depending on whether or not the operation effect timer in which each timer setting value is set has timed out. Details of the control by the timeout of the operation effect timer will be described later.

A period from t0 to t2 indicates a variable display period. All the operation effect patterns exemplified in this embodiment will be described as effects executed during the variable display period.
“At the start of button production” corresponds to t20 in FIG. In the present embodiment, “at the time of starting the button effect” is, for example, the timing before the reach after the variable display period is started. At t20, the operation effect defined by the item “when button operation starts” is performed. That is, the effect control CPU 101 displays small buttons on the effect display device 9 at t20, and further displays the initial value of the small gauge. Here, the mode of the small button and the small gauge displayed on the effect display device 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 44A, the effect display device 9 displays a small button 5BS and a small gauge 5GS. In the effect display device 9, effect symbols that are changing are displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this embodiment, the case where the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are superimposed on the changing effect design is illustrated.
The small button 5BS is an image that suggests pressing of the push button 120 as an operation means. By displaying the small button 5BS, the player can be urged to press the push button 120, and thus the small button 5BS functions as a means for performing a promotion effect.
The small gauge 5GS represents a button effective period indicating that pressing of the push button 120 is effective. The small gauge 5GS provides an effect that the length of the gauge becomes shorter as the button effective period progresses (elapses or decreases). The small gauge 5GS is displayed as a small gauge value 5GS1 illustrated by a filled portion in FIG. 44A and a small gauge decrease value 5GS0 illustrated by a blank portion.
The small gauge value 5GS1 displays an operation in the small gauge 5GS that gradually decreases from the right side to the left side in FIG. 44 (a) as the button effective period progresses. The small gauge value 5GS1 is an index for notifying the player of the remaining button effective period. That is, the length (size) of the small gauge value 5GS1 represents the length of the valid period, and can prompt the player to press the push button 120.
On the other hand, the small gauge decrease value 5GS0 displays an operation of gradually increasing from the right side to the left side in FIG. 44 (a) as the small gauge value 5GS1 decreases as the button effective period progresses. Similarly to the small gauge value 5GS1, the small gauge decrease value 5GS0 can notify the remaining button effective period.

Returning to FIG. 43 again, the period from t20 to t22 indicates the maximum value of the button effective period in the operation effect pattern BT-2.
The small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS whose initial value is displayed at t20 performs an operation effect defined by the item “button not operated” when the push button 120 is not pressed. That is, the production control CPU 101 gradually decreases the small gauge value 5GS1 with the passage of the button effective period. By displaying the small gauge value 5GS1 that gradually decreases, the transition of the button effective period can be notified to the player.

  t22 is a time indicating the end timing of the button valid period. If the player does not press the push button 120 before t22, the operation effect defined by the item “button not operated” is performed. That is, the effect control CPU 101 erases the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS after displaying the small gauge 5GS until the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases to zero (until it is not displayed). I do. In the present embodiment, when the button validity period ends without the player pressing the push button 120, the cut-in effect is not performed. However, other effects may be implemented when the button effective period ends.

On the other hand, when the player presses the push button 120 at t21 during the button effective period t20 to t22, the effect control CPU 101 recognizes that the operation on the operation means is completed. In addition, after the operation on the operation unit is completed, the effect control CPU 101 ignores pressing of the push button 120 during the period from t21 to t22.
Here, the fact that the presentation control CPU 101 ignores pressing of the push button 120 means that the presentation control CPU 101 does not perform any processing in response to the pressing of the push button 120 even when the push button 120 is pressed. However, when the push button 120 is pressed during the period t21 to t22, the effect control CPU 101 may perform other processes without performing the “after button operation” effect mode described below.

  When the player presses the push button 120 at t21 during the period from t20 to t22, an effect mode defined by the item “after button operation” is started from t23. That is, the effect control CPU 101 displays “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS at t23, erases the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS, and further performs a cut-in effect.

  In the present embodiment, the timing at which “gauge value zero display” is displayed and the timing at which the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are erased are described as being the same. The timing for erasing the button 5BS and the timing for erasing the small gauge 5GS are arbitrary. For example, the timing for erasing the small button 5BS may be the same as when the push button 120 is pressed or different. It is common in all the following production modes that the timing for displaying “gauge value zero display”, the timing for erasing the small button 5BS, and the timing for erasing the small gauge 5GS are arbitrary. .

“Gauge value zero display” is an aspect of the operation effect after the button operation. The “gauge value zero display” is a display mode in which the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS displays 0 in the small gauge 5GS. That is, “gauge value zero display” in the small gauge 5GS is a display mode in which the small gauge value 5GS1 is not included and only the small gauge decrease value 5GS0 is included. “Gauge value zero display” is a display mode in which the large gauge value 5GL1 of the large gauge 5GL displays 0 in the large gauge 5GL described later. That is, the “gauge value zero display” in the large gauge 5GL is a display mode in which the large gauge value 5GL1 is not included and only the gauge decrease value 5GS0 is included. In the following description, “gauge value zero display” includes both the case of the small gauge 5GS and the case of the large gauge 5GL. The “gauge value” includes both the small gauge value 5GS1 and the large gauge value 5GL1.
“Gauge value zero display” is an effect mode when displaying a gauge value of zero. As an effect mode when displaying the gauge value 0, for example, the gauge value 0 may be displayed instantaneously from the gauge value before the push button 120 is pressed.
In addition, the effect mode when the display with the gauge value being 0 may include a predetermined effect mode when performing the display with the gauge value being 0. For example, the rate of decrease of the gauge value when displaying that the gauge value becomes 0 may be displayed faster than the rate of decrease of the gauge value when the push button 120 is not pressed. In addition, the display mode when the gauge value is 0 may include other display modes other than the gauge value decrease rate. For example, a predetermined decoration or the like may be added to the small gauge 5GS or the large gauge value 5GL.
The “gauge value zero display” may be displayed by switching the displayed image to another image.

In the present embodiment, the operation effect after the button operation is started from t23. t23 illustrates the case where the push button 120 is pressed simultaneously with t21. However, t23 may be after a predetermined delay time has elapsed from t21. The predetermined delay time may be set in advance as a delay time of t23.
In the following description, the time tn in which the number n is different indicates that it can be set separately.

At t23, “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is displayed. “Gauge value zero display” is displayed instead of the display of the small gauge 5GS in which the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases in the period from t20 to t21, so that the player can easily change the display of the small gauge value 5GS1. Become recognizable. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the gauge value of the small gauge 5GS has become 0 by pressing the push button 120, and the operation to the operation means is completed by pressing the push button 120 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 pushes the push button 120). It is easier to recognize that the button 120 has been pressed).
In addition, the “gauge value zero display” can notify the player that the button valid period has expired, so that the player is less likely to operate the push button 120, and the operation to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is reduced. It is possible to reduce the physical load.
In the present embodiment, the “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS based on the pressing of the push button 120 is the same as the gauge value display of the small gauge 5GS when the button valid period ends without the push button 120 being pressed. The case where the display is performed is illustrated, but the display mode in which the gauge value of the small gauge 5GS indicates 0 may be changed when the push button 120 is pressed and when the button valid period ends without being pressed.

At t24, the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS are erased and a cut-in effect is displayed. Therefore, “gauge value zero display” is displayed for a period from t23 to t24. The display periods t23 to t24 may be set in advance as display times. When the display time is set to a preset fixed value, if t23 varies based on the push timing of the push button 120, the time t24 when the display period ends varies according to the variation of t23. In addition, when the value of t24 at which the display period ends is set to a fixed value, the display time can be changed according to the change of t23 that is the timing of pressing the push button 120.
By displaying “gauge value zero display” for a period from t23 to t24, the player can recognize “gauge value zero display”. Pressing the push button 120 makes it easier for the player to recognize the completion of the operation with respect to the operation means than when the small gauge 5GS is erased without performing the “gauge value zero display”.

In the present embodiment, a case where a cut-in effect is performed as a button operation effect from t24 after the display of “gauge value zero display”, which is an end notification unit, is illustrated. That is, the cut-in effect is displayed after the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS including the display of “gauge value zero display” are deleted.
However, the timing at which the button operation effect is performed is not limited after the end notification means is displayed. For example, the button operation effect may be performed simultaneously with the end notification. Further, the button operation effect may be performed prior to the end notification.
Therefore, either the start of the button operation effect or the start of the end notification may be first or may be simultaneous. In addition, either the end of the button operation effect or the end notification may end first or simultaneously.
Further, when the button operation effect and the end notification are performed simultaneously, for example, the display of the cut-in effect that is the button operation effect and the display of “gauge value zero display” that is the end notification are performed simultaneously. Here, both the display of the cut-in effect and the display of “gauge value zero display” may be displayed on the effect display device 9 at the same time, and one display overlays the other display. Only such a display may be displayed. For example, instead of deleting the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS, the display of the cut-in effect is overlaid on the display of the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS to cut the display of the small button 5BS and the small gauge 5GS being executed. It can be hidden by displaying the in effect.

  The cut-in effect is displayed for a period from t24 to t25. In this embodiment, the case where the small gauge 5GS is erased and the cut-in effect is started at t24 is illustrated, but the time when the small gauge 5GS is erased and the time when the cut-in effect is started are set separately. It may be. Moreover, although the case where the cut-in effect is displayed with a fixed length in the period from t24 to t25 has been described, the time of the cut-in effect may be variable. For example, the time t25 when the cut-in effect ends may be matched with t2 when the variable display time ends, and the cut-in effect may continue to be displayed until the variable display period ends. Since the start of the cut-in effect is determined by the timing of pressing the push button 120, the time of the cut-in effect becomes a variable length when the push button 120 is pressed. That is, the time for the cut-in effect is longer when the push button 120 is pressed earlier and shorter when the push button 120 is late.

  Next, an example of the operation effect of the operation effect pattern (BT-2) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 illustrates the operation effects displayed on the effect display device 9 in time series shown in FIGS. 45 (a) to 45 (g).

  FIG. 45A shows the state after the start of the variable display period in the period from t0 to t20 described in FIG. 43 and before the small button 5BS or the like is displayed. In the effect display device 9, effect symbols that are changing are displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  FIG. 45 (b) shows an effect mode at the start of the button effect at t20. On the effect display device 9, a small button 5BS and a small gauge 5GS whose gauge value is initially displayed are superimposed and displayed on the changing effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the initial display, the small gauge 5GS displays the gauge value 5GSS1 as the maximum value, and does not display the small gauge decrease value 5GS0.

  45 (c) to 45 (d) show that the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS gradually decreases with the passage of time. The small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases from the right side to the left side in the figure, and the small gauge value 5GS1 in FIG. 45 (d) becomes smaller than the small gauge value 5GS1 in FIG. 45 (c). The effect mode in which the small gauge value 5GS1 is gradually reduced can be performed by reducing and displaying the pixels in the vertical direction of the effect display device 9 by one line. However, the presentation mode in which the gauge value is gradually decreased is not limited to this display method, and may be any means that allows the player to recognize that the small gauge value 5GS1 gradually decreases.

  FIG. 45E shows that the push button 120 has been pressed at t21. The diagram on the right side of FIG. 45 (e) shows that the push button 120 has been pressed by the player. By pressing the push button 120, the effect of gradually decreasing the small gauge value 5GS1 ends.

  FIG. 45F shows “gauge value zero display” in which the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS becomes 0 at t23. In this embodiment, when the push button 120 is pressed at t21, “gauge value zero display” is immediately displayed. Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the display of the small gauge 5GS has changed. By performing “Gauge Value Zero Display” in response to the push of the push button 120, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the player that the push button 120 has been pushed.

  FIG. 45G shows that at t24, the small gauge 5GS is erased and the cut-in effect 5CE is displayed. The cut-in effect is displayed superimposed on the changing effect symbol. When the operation effect pattern is BT2-1, a cut-in effect (blue) is displayed, and when the operation effect pattern is BT2-2, a cut-in effect (red) is displayed.

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

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 executes an operation effect process for executing an operation effect in the effect symbol changing process (step S802). FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation effect process. The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation effect execution flag is set in step S571 (step S571). In this embodiment, the operation effect execution flag is set when an operation effect pattern with an operation effect (in this series, an operation effect pattern other than the operation effect pattern BT-1) is selected. If the operation effect execution flag is not set (step S571: NO), the operation effect process is terminated.

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

If the button valid timer is not in operation (step S574: NO), it is determined whether it is the button display timing (step S575). The button display timing is a timing for displaying a small button 5BS (or 5BL which may be a large button) and a small gauge 5GS (or a large gauge 5GL) indicated by t20 in FIG. If it is not the button display timing (step S575: NO), the operation effect process is terminated.
For example, in the operation effect pattern BT-2 shown in FIG. 43, t20 which is the button display timing is set as a time when a predetermined time has elapsed from t0 which is the start time of the variable display period. In the process of step S575, it is determined whether or not the effect control process timer has counted t20. Accordingly, the determination in step S575 is NO during the period from t0 to t20 in FIG. The button display timing is the same for other operation effect patterns.

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

After executing the process of step S576, button display and gauge display are performed on the effect display device 9 (step S577). The timer value of the button valid timer is gradually subtracted by subtraction processing described later with reference to FIG. The small gauge 5GS or large gauge 5GL displayed in step S577 refers to the timer value of the button valid timer in a process (not shown), and depending on the timer value of the referenced button valid timer, the small gauge value 5GS1 of the small gauge 5GS or The value of the large gauge value 5GL1 of the large gauge 5GL is displayed. Therefore, when the timer value of the button valid timer is gradually subtracted, the small gauge value 5GS1 or the large gauge value 5GL1 is displayed so as to be gradually shortened.
After the process of step S577 is executed, the operation effect process is terminated. In the process of step S577, for example, the small button 5BS (or large button 5BL), the small gauge 5GS (or large gauge 5GL), etc., which are illustrated in FIG.

On the other hand, in the process of step S574, when the button effective timer is operating (step S574: YES), 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the button effective timer. By subtracting the timer value by one, the gauge value displayed based on the timer value is also subtracted by one. In the present embodiment, the timer value of the button valid timer is subtracted by one. However, for example, the timer value may be subtracted by two or more values. The larger the value to be subtracted, the faster the gauge value can be reduced.
In the present embodiment, the time measurement in the button effective timer is performed by a subtraction process in which 1 is subtracted every time the process of step S578 is executed. That is, a time-out occurs when the operation effect process is repeated and the number of times the process of step S578 is repeated reaches the value set in the button valid timer.
After executing the process of step S574, it is determined whether or not the button valid timer has timed out (step S579). The case where the button valid timer times out means that, for example, in FIG. 43, t22 elapses without the player operating the push button 120 during the button valid period.

If the button valid timer has timed out (step S579: YES), the display of the small button 5BS (or large button 5BL), small gauge 5GS (or large gauge 5GL), etc. displayed on the effect display device 9 is deleted (step S584). . After executing the process of step S584, the button effect end setting is performed (step S585). Set button production end. The button effect end setting is a setting for canceling the operation effect. For example, the operation effect execution flag is reset. The button effect end setting may include, for example, an effect mode that displays an image indicating that the push button 120 is not operated. After performing the process of step S585, the operation effect process is terminated.
It should be noted that the timing at which “gauge value zero display” is deleted is arbitrary. For example, when the button valid timer times out, the “gauge value zero display” may not be deleted in step S584, and the display may be continued for a predetermined period.

On the other hand, when the button valid timer has not timed out (step S579: NO), it is determined whether or not the push button 120 has been operated (step S580). The operation of the push button 120 is detected by the push sensor 124, and the CPU 101 for effect control determines. In the present embodiment, when the push button 120 is pressed once, the operation on the operation unit is completed, and it is determined that the operation has been performed in the process of step S580.
If there is no operation of the push button 120 (step S580: NO), the operation effect process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the push button 120 is operated (step S580: YES), the “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS (or the large gauge 5GL) displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed (step S581). ). In the present embodiment, the “gauge value zero display” is displayed immediately after the push button 120 is operated.
After the process of step S581 is executed, an operation effect execution start process is then performed (step S582). The operation effect execution start process is a process of starting an operation effect in each operation effect pattern.

  Here, an example of the operation effect execution start process in the process of step S582 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation effect execution start process (BT-2 to BT-4).
In the process of step S582 of FIG. 47, the cut-in effect starts to be executed (step S1621). As for the cut-in effect, a cut-in effect (blue) or a cut-in effect (red) is executed according to the type of the operation effect pattern. When the process of step S1621 is executed, the process of step S582 is terminated.
For example, in FIG. 43, the cut-in effect is displayed on the effect display device 9 during the period from t24 to t25. When the player presses the push button 120 at t21, “gauge value zero display” of the small gauge 5GS is started from t23. The cut-in effect is displayed after “Gauge value zero display” is deleted at t24. That is, the start of execution of the cut-in effect means that time measurement for displaying the cut-in effect is started from t23. The cut-in effect starts from t23 and is displayed from t24.

46 again, after executing step S582, the zero display timer is started, the operation effect timer is started, and the button valid timer is reset (step S583). After performing the process of step S583, the operation effect process is terminated.
The zero display timer starts from the display start of “gauge value zero display” and counts the display period of “gauge value zero display”. The operation effect timer is a timer for measuring the production time of the cut-in effect, the serif effect, and the accessory effect, and includes the start time and the effect period of the cut-in effect, the serif effect, and the accessory effect. Count. The start of the zero display timer and the operation effect timer is, for example, t23 in FIG.
The resetting of the button valid timer is a process of resetting the button valid period in response to the push button 120 being pressed. The button valid period starts in step S576 described above and ends when the push button 120 is pressed. By resetting the button effective timer, the button effective timer is stopped, and in the process of step S574, it is determined that the button effective timer is not in operation. The button valid timer is reset, for example, at t21 in FIG. 43, and t21 to t22 are not in the button valid period.

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

In the process of step S572, when the operation effect timer is operating (step S572: YES), 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the operation effect timer (step S589). After executing the process of step S589, it is determined whether or not the operation effect timer has timed out (step S590). The operation effect timer starts in step S583 and counts the execution time of the operation effect. For example, the operation effect timer starts from t23 in FIG. 43 and performs time measurement for performing the cut effect in the period from t24 to t25.
When the operation effect timer has not timed out (step S590: NO), the process of step S573 indicated by the connector A is executed. That is, during the operation effect, it is determined in step S572 that the operation effect timer is in operation (step S572: YES) to step S580.
If the operation effect timer has timed out (step S590: YES), it is determined whether or not the operation effect is continued (step S591). Information on whether or not to continue the operation effect is included in the effect control pattern of the operation effect pattern. The case where the operation effect is continued is a case where a plurality of button effective periods exist. When there are a plurality of button valid periods, an operation effect that prompts the player to press the push button 120 a plurality of times is performed.
When the operation effect is continued (step S591: YES), the process of step S576 indicated by the connector B is executed. That is, when the operation effect is continued, the button valid timer is started again (step S576), and the button gauge is displayed (step S577).
On the other hand, when the operation effect is not continued (step S591: NO), the operation effect flag, the button operation timer, the zero display timer, and the operation effect timer are reset (step S592). After performing the process of step S592, the operation effect process ends.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the player is notified of the detection effective period during which the detection of the player's motion by the motion detection means is effective (in this example, the small gauge value shown in FIG. 44). 5GS1, large gauge value 5GL1, etc.) and when the effective detection period ends, an end notification indicating the end of the effective detection period is given (in this example, the small gauge decrease value 5GS0 shown in FIG. 45 (f)) Display, or display of large gauge reduction value). Then, when the motion detection means detects the player's motion before the detection valid period ends, an end notification is given (in this example, if an operation is detected even before the detection valid period ends, FIG. 45 ( The small gauge decrease value 5GS0 shown in f) is displayed (the large gauge decrease value may be displayed). Therefore, the player can easily recognize that the detection valid period has expired based on the detection of the player's motion.

  It should be noted that the configuration for performing the end notification shown in this embodiment can be combined with the configuration for detecting the operation by the automatic continuous hit shown in the first embodiment to constitute a pachinko gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, as an example of a player's operation on the operation means, a case where the operation on the operation means is completed by pressing the push button 120 once is illustrated. The completion of the operation on the operation means is not limited to this.

[Operation means that can be operated by the player] As an operation means that can be operated by the player, for example, a stick controller 122 can be used. Further, a player detection sensor can be provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player.
The player detection sensor may detect a player instead of the operation of the stick controller 122 or the push button 120 or in combination with the operation of the stick controller 122 or the push button 120. A plurality of player detection sensors may be used in combination.

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

[Operation detection means capable of detecting player's movement] On the other hand, the movement detection means capable of detecting the player's movement may be any means that detects the player's "movement". The player's actions can include actions that are explicitly performed by the player and actions that are not explicitly performed by the player.
The action explicitly performed by the player detected by the action detecting means is an action in which the player explicitly operates the operating means, and a case in which the player does not explicitly operate the operating means. Actions can be included. The operation in which the player explicitly operates the operation means includes, for example, an operation in which the player presses the push button 120 and an operation in which the player approaches the infrared proximity sensor. The operation when the player does not explicitly operate the operation means includes, for example, an operation in which the player makes a predetermined gesture with respect to the television camera and an operation of creating a predetermined facial expression.
The action not explicitly performed by the player detected by the action detecting means is, for example, the presence of the player itself detected by a television camera or a proximity sensor. For example, the motion detection means may detect the presence or absence of a player's seat using a television camera or an infrared sensor.

[Effect according to operation of operation means] In this embodiment, the effect aspect after the button operation is illustrated as an effect according to the operation of the operation means. However, the effect according to the operation of the operation means is illustrated here. It is not limited.
For example, in the present embodiment, the operation aspect of the operation effect executed during the variable display period during the variable display of the effect symbols has been described, but the operation effect may be executed during a period other than the variable display period. For example, the operation effect can be executed in a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state or a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

[Notification means for notifying the player of the effective period]
In this embodiment, as an informing means for informing the player of the effective period, an example in which an aspect of gradually reducing the gauge value of the gauge (small gauge 5GS or large gauge 5GL) is displayed on the effect display device 9 is illustrated. The notification means for notifying the player of the effective period is not limited to this.
For example, as a notification means, instead of decreasing the gauge value as the effective period elapses, the balloon is inflated as the effective period elapses, and the effect display device 9 displays an effect that the balloon breaks as the effective period ends. You may notify a player of a period.
Further, as the notification means, the sand of the hourglass is dropped as the effective period elapses, and the effect display period 9 is displayed on the effect display device 9 to notify the player of the effective period by dropping the sand of the hourglass as the effective period ends. Also good.
Further, as the notification means, the insects are allowed to eat as the effective period elapses, and the effect display period is displayed on the effect display device 9 so that the player is informed that the apples are eaten up at the end of the effective period. May be.
Further, the effective period may be notified to the player by changing the lighting state of the game effect lamp 9. For example, by changing the lighting state of the lamp provided on the push button 120 from a slowly blinking state to a rapidly blinking state, the effective period can be notified to the player.
Further, the effective period may be notified to the player by sound output from the speaker 27.

[End notification means for performing end notification]
In this embodiment, an example in which a gauge value zero display is displayed on the effect display device 9 is illustrated as an end notification unit that performs end notification. However, the end notification unit that performs end notification is not limited thereto.
For example, when the notification means displays changes such as balloons, hourglasses, etc., the end notification is different in its effect mode depending on the mode of the notification means. For example, when the notification means displays the change of the balloon, the end notification may indicate that the balloon is ruptured, the balloon is extinguished, or the like.
In addition, the display mode of the notification unit when the operation unit is not operated and the effective period ends, and the display mode of the end notification may be the same or different display modes.
In this embodiment, when the player operates the gauge display when the button valid period ends without the push button 120 being pressed in the notification means, and until the validity period ends in the end notification means. The display of “gauge value zero display” illustrated the case of the same display mode.
However, the “gauge value zero display” may be a display mode different from the gauge display when the button effective period ends. For example, the color, shape, decoration, etc. of “gauge value zero display” can be set to a display mode different from the gauge display when the button valid period ends. In addition to the display of “Gauge value zero display”, the game effect lamp 9 may be turned on in a manner different from when the button valid period ends, and sound may be output from the speaker 27.

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

Further, in the above gaming machine, the notification means exemplifies a case where the indicator may be operated faster when the player operates without performing the operation until the validity period ends. This is an example.
In this embodiment, a case where the speed at which the gauge value decreases is increased as an example of operating the index faster, but the mode of operating the index faster is not limited to this. For example, an operation for increasing the gauge value may be displayed as a mode in which the index is operated quickly.
Further, when the notification means displays an action of a balloon or the like instead of the gauge, the indicator can be operated quickly based on the display mode of the notification means.

In the above gaming machine, the end notification means may display the indicator in a specific manner and notify the end when the player performs an operation until the validity period ends. Although illustrated, this is an example.
In this embodiment, the case where “gauge value zero display” is displayed as an example of displaying the index in a specific mode is illustrated, but the mode of displaying the index in a specific mode is not limited to this, and the gauge value Any mode can be used as long as it is possible to notify the player that the value becomes “0”. For example, the end of the effective period according to the player's operation can be notified by changing the display position, display shape, etc. of the gauge.
For example, when the player operates the operation means, the gauge display may be moved and erased from the display range of the effect display device 9. Further, the size of the gauge itself may be gradually reduced and deleted from the display of the effect display device 9.

  In each of the above embodiments, when the variation is started in order to notify the variation control pattern 100 indicating the variation pattern such as the variation time, the type of reach production, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. to the production control microcomputer 100. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: This is a concept that includes those with different ratios (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols such as “1” to “9”, production symbols, and normal symbols are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as boards on which a circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. Or a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in such a case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments. Display control can be performed in accordance with commands received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosing game machine that encloses a game medium such as a ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

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

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 18c Total holding memory display part 20 Special variable winning ball device 31 Game control board (Main board)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP
120 push button

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Motion detection means capable of detecting the player's motion during the detection valid period;
A predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect when the action of the player is detected a plurality of times in succession for a detection valid period by the action detecting means;
The predetermined effect executing means is predetermined as a case where a plurality of player actions are detected continuously even when one action of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period by the action detecting means. Production can be performed,
Whether or not to detect that a player's motion is continuously performed a plurality of times when one motion of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period by the motion detection means. A gaming machine comprising a setting means that can be set.

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