JP2018011636A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve convenience, to suppress a wrong operation, and to prevent a decrease in an interest.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a plurality of operation parts (first, second operation parts); operation processing execution means capable of executing operation processing; specific display means capable of displaying specific display; prescribed performance execution means capable of executing a prescribed performance in which a part of the specific display becomes hard to visibly recognize; and suggestive performance execution means capable of executing a suggestive performance (first, second suggestive performance) suggesting a change of a display mode of specific display before a display mode of specific display changes. In the first operation part, an operation in first, second operation modes execute corresponding operation processing that matches respective operation modes. While in the second operation part, an operation in a third operation mode performs corresponding operation processing that matches the third operation mode, an operation in a fourth operation mode performs non-corresponding operation processing that does not match the fourth operation mode. In the second suggestive performance, it is easier to recognize a display mode of the specific display after the specific display changes, compared with the first suggestive performance; while the prescribed performance is executed, it is less likely to be executed than when it is not executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be able to be controlled to an advantageous state such as a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result.

  Further, as a gaming machine as described above, there is known a gaming machine that hides a pending display so that a change target is not known when performing a pending change effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, a gaming machine is known in which the display mode after the change is changed depending on the possession of the pending change character (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In addition, in a gaming machine including an operation unit such as an effect button that can be operated by the player, for example, when the player operates the operation unit in the first operation mode (for example, long press), the operation unit It is determined that the operation is performed in a second operation mode (for example, continuous hit) different from the one operation mode, and an effect corresponding to the determination content (for example, a continuous hit effect) is executed (for example, (See Patent Document 3).

JP2015-100507A JP 2012-245158 A JP 2015-47337 A

  However, even if the hold display is hidden, there is a problem that the display mode after the change is known by the possession of the hold change character, and the gaming interest is lowered. In addition, when the player operates in the first operation mode, when a plurality of operation units having a function of executing an operation process corresponding to the second operation mode different from the first operation mode is provided, convenience is provided. On the other hand, there is a problem that an operation process unintended by the player may be executed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves convenience, suppresses erroneous operations, and prevents a decrease in gaming interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine, etc.), and a plurality of players that can be operated by the player The operation unit (for example, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B) and the operation process execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for performing the operation process corresponding to the operation of the operation unit) An effect corresponding to the operation based on the reception of the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A of the stick controller 31A or the push sensor 35B of the push button 31B in the operation effective period in which the operation of the controller 31A or the push button 31B is effective. In addition, the production control CPU 120 has a volume adjustment button. 2A and 42B, a portion for executing an operation process corresponding to the operation based on the reception of the detection signal from the button switch unit 43 during the operation valid period in which the operation of the operation is effective. Determination of winning effect in step S150 for displaying a holding display in the starting winning memory display area 5H (eg, holding display, active display, etc.) corresponding to a specific display (eg, variable display of symbols). Process, an effect process during variable display in step S172 for displaying an active display in the active display area AHA, and a predetermined effect (for example, a variable display start setting process in step S171) that makes it difficult to view at least a part of the specific display. In FIG. 25 (A), the concealment effect in which the presence / absence of execution is determined at a determination rate (as shown in FIG. 25A) 28)), and the first suggestion effect (for example, for example, the suggestion effect suggesting the change in the display mode of the specific display). In the variable display start setting process of step S171, the large character effect (such as the effect mode is shown in FIG. 26, for example) in which the presence or absence of execution is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. A second suggestion effect (for example, a small character effect (for example, see FIG. 27 for the effect mode) in which the presence or absence of execution is determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 25B in the variable display start setting process in step S171). At least one of them is provided with suggestion effect execution means (for example, variable display effect processing in step S172) that can be executed before the display mode of the specific display changes, The operation unit includes a first operation unit (for example, stick controller 31A) and a second operation unit (for example, push button 31B, volume adjustment buttons 42A, 42B), and the operation process execution means includes the first operation unit. If there is an operation in the first operation mode (for example, continuous operation) or an operation in the second operation mode (for example, a long press operation) that is different from the first operation mode, it corresponds to each operation mode (For example, when the stick controller 31A is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), the effect control CPU 120 displays on the image display device 5 at a timing corresponding to each operation). The part that performs the effect of changing the image. Further, when the stick controller 31A is pressed (long press) for a predetermined period, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect of changing the image displayed on the image display device 5 over the period of the pressing operation. portion. ), When there is an operation in the third operation mode (for example, continuous operation) in the second operation unit, one of the corresponding operation processes corresponding to the third operation mode is executed (for example, the push button 31B is continuously operated). In other words, when the operation control CPU 120 is operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect of changing the image displayed on the image display device 5 at a timing corresponding to each operation. When there is an operation in a fourth operation mode (for example, a long press operation) that is different from the operation mode, a non-corresponding operation process that does not correspond to the fourth operation mode is executed (for example, an automatic repeated hitting effective period) When the operation promotion effect that prompts the continuous hitting operation is executed in the notice effect or the like that is executed at the time, when the push button 31B is pressed (long press) for a predetermined period, the effect control CPU 120 The part that executes the effect of changing the image displayed on the image display device 5 in the same manner as when the button 31B is continuously operated multiple times (continuous hitting operation)), the second suggestion effect is the second The display mode of the specific display after the change in the case where the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the one suggestion effect is easy to recognize (for example, the small character effect shown in FIG. 27 is shown in FIG. The display mode of the hold display after the change when the display mode of the hold display changes compared to the large character effect is easy to recognize), and when the predetermined effect is being executed, the predetermined effect is executed. The second suggestion effect is less likely to be executed compared to when the concealment effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 25B, when the concealment effect is executed, compared to when the concealment effect is not executed). 25B, according to Fig. 25B, when the concealment effect is not executed, the ratio of executing the small character effect is 15%, whereas the concealment effect is executed. (Sometimes the small character effect is 5%.)

  According to the above-described configuration, it is possible to improve convenience, suppress erroneous operations, and prevent a decrease in game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the non-corresponding operation process may be an operation process of a continuous hitting mode (for example, prompting a continuous hitting operation in a notice effect performed during an automatic continuous hitting effective period) When the operation promotion effect is executed, when the push button 31B is pressed (long press operation) for a predetermined period, the effect control CPU 120 is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hit operation). The part which performs the effect which changes the image currently displayed on the image display apparatus 5 similarly to (3).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to deal with a player who is not good at continuous hitting operations.

(3) The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the game machine is advantageous for a player when a variable display is performed and a specific display result (for example, a jackpot display result) predetermined as a display result is derived and displayed. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state), which is an effect based on the operation of the operation unit, and a first effect and a ratio that is controlled to be more advantageous than the first effect. The operation effect executing means capable of executing the second effect with a high (for example, the effect control CPU 120 specifies that the variation pattern specifying command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is a big hit, The execution of the second auto-striking effect is determined at a higher rate than the case of designating that the operation is to be performed, and the determined auto-striking effect is executed). The speed of continuous hitting performed by the stage as the non-corresponding operation process may be different between the first effect and the second effect (for example, in the first auto-throwing effect, the image of the character A that punches out is displayed. The image is displayed on the image display device 5 every first period (for example, L1 = about 0.8 seconds), and in the second automatic repetitive effect, an image in which the character A punches out is displayed in the second period (for example, L2 = about 0.0.2). The portion displayed on the image display device 5 every 5 seconds).

  According to the above configuration, it is suggested whether or not it is likely to be in an advantageous state depending on the speed of continuous hitting, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (2) or (3), the operation process execution means can execute an effect as an operation process corresponding to an operation of the operation unit, and the second operation unit When a continuous hitting operation is performed at a speed faster than the continuous hitting speed executed as the non-corresponding operation process, an effect corresponding to the continuous hitting operation may be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may cause a continuous hit operation promoting effect). After the operation has been performed, when the push button 31B is operated once for a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times) until a predetermined determination period (for example, about 2 seconds) elapses after the operation effective period is started, automatic continuous striking In the case where the effect is executed, when the single operation of the push button 31B is performed a predetermined number of times three times in a predetermined determination period (for example, about 2 seconds), the second automatic repeated effect is performed. The single stroke operation is performed three times for each third period (for example, L3 = less than about 0.5 seconds) shorter than the second period (for example, L2 = about 0.5 seconds), which is an interval for displaying the image to be fed out. That is, when a continuous hitting operation is performed at a high speed, the automatic hitting effect is not executed, but a continuous hitting effect corresponding to the speed of the player's continuous hitting operation is executed.

  According to the said structure, since the production | presentation according to the speed of the player's continuous hitting operation is performed, a game interest can be improved.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the player can recognize that the operation processing execution unit executes the non-corresponding operation processing in the second operation unit. (For example, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B have “automatic continuous hitting function installed” that allows the player to recognize that the operation unit has the “automatic continuous hitting function”. Display units 200A and 200B on which characters are displayed are provided in the vicinity of each operation unit./ Stick controller 31A, push button 31B, and volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B according to the state of pachinko gaming machine 1 The part which displays the table image which shows the effective period of an automatic continuous hitting function (refer the modification of FIG.43 (D)).

  According to the above configuration, since the player can recognize which of the first operation unit and the second operation unit executes the non-corresponding operation process, it is possible to further prevent the occurrence of inconvenience due to misidentification.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the operation processing execution unit is operated when the operation of the fourth operation mode is performed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The non-corresponding operation process may be executed, and the predetermined condition may vary depending on the gaming state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 stops the variable display of the symbol and the variable display is stopped. During the period from when the demonstration effect is started (for example, ta1 to ta2), the automatic repeat function of the push button 31B is enabled, and the automatic repeat function of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B and the stick controller 31A is disabled. On the other hand, during the demonstration performance period and the big hit game period (for example, ta2 to ta3), the automatic repeat function of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is made effective and the push button 1B and the portion to disable the auto barrage functionality of the stick controller 31A.).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to change the state of executing the non-corresponding operation process that does not correspond to the fourth operation mode according to the gaming state.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), in the case where the non-corresponding operation process is executed by the operation processing execution unit, and the corresponding operation process is executed The specific effect execution means for executing the specific effect at different ratios (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image in which the character punches the image display device 5 when the push button 31B is operated for a long time in the continuous hit effect. When the automatic hitting effect is executed, and the push button 31B is operated repeatedly in the repeated hitting effect, the image display device 5 does not display a character, but includes a portion that executes a continuous hitting effect that displays only an image for punching. It may be.

  According to the said structure, game entertainment can be improved. Note that the “different ratio” includes 0% and 100%, and even if the specific effect is executed only when the corresponding operation process is executed, the specific effect is executed only when the non-corresponding operation process is executed. You may do.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the second operation unit is operated in the fourth operation mode and at the same time the first operation unit is operated. May validate the operation of the fourth operation mode of the second operation unit and invalidate the operation of the first operation unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 may push the push button 31B at a predetermined timing in the notice effect. The operation of the push button 31B is validated for a predetermined period from the time (td2) when the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the continuous striking operation promotion effect (td1). 35B and the controller sensor unit 35A receive the detection signal of the push sensor 35B almost simultaneously or immediately after receiving the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A. And, when it continuously receives the detection signal long press determination period of the push sensor 35B, the portion to invalidate the operation of the stick controller 31A.).

  According to the above configuration, even if the player mistakenly operates not only the second operation unit but also the first operation unit, the non-corresponding operation process is executed, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8), when the operation process execution unit satisfies a predetermined automatic processing condition, the second operation unit is operated. The non-corresponding operation process may be executed even if not (for example, when the automatic auto-hit function is enabled, the auto-hit when the operation valid period starts even if the push button 31B is not operated. The part where the performance is automatically executed (see the modification in FIG. 43D).

  According to the above configuration, the convenience of the player can be improved.

(10) In the gaming machine according to (1), the specific display unit can display each of the specific displays corresponding to each of the variable displays, and the second suggestion effect is the first suggestion effect. The specific display of the change target is more easily recognized when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to (for example, the small character effect shown in FIGS. 27 and 30B is shown in FIGS. 26 and 30A). ) In the case where the display mode of the hold display changes compared to the large character effect shown in FIG.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating due to the specific display of the change target.

(11) In the gaming machine described in the above (1) or (10), the predetermined effect executing means can execute the predetermined effect over a plurality of variations (for example, as shown in FIG. It may be possible to execute a concealment effect over fluctuations).

  According to the said structure, the interest of a game can be improved over several fluctuations.

(12) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1), (10), and (11), the specific display may be changeable after execution of the predetermined effect is completed.

  According to the said structure, it can prevent that an interest falls after completion | finish of a predetermined production.

(13) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) and (10) to (12), the suggestion effect executing unit can execute the suggestion effect a plurality of times when the predetermined effect is being executed. And, when the predetermined effect is being executed, the suggested effect may be more easily executed a plurality of times than when the predetermined effect is not being executed.

  According to the said structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) and (10) to (13), when the predetermined effect is being executed, the suggested effect is more than when the predetermined effect is not being executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 25B, when the concealment effect is being executed, the large character effect or the small character effect is more likely to be executed than when the concealment effect is not being executed. According to 25 (B), the ratio of the small character effect or the large character effect being executed when the concealment effect is not executed is 30%, whereas the small character effect is executed when the concealment effect is being executed. Or the ratio of large character productions is 80%).

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

(15) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a variable display (for example, a decorative pattern). Winning display effect determination processing in step S150 for displaying the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H (eg, hold display, active display, etc.) , A display process during variable display in step S172 for displaying the active display in the active display area AHA, and concealment means for changing the specific display between a concealed state and a non-hidden state (for example, a concealment effect as shown in FIG. 28). In step S172, etc.) and a suggestion effect suggesting a change in the specific display mode (for example, a large character performance) , A small character effect etc.) that can be executed (for example, a variable display effect process in step S172), and when the specific display is in the concealed state, the suggestion effect is executed, and thereafter When the specific display is in the non-hidden state, the specific display can be displayed in a mode different from that before the hidden state (for example, (c) in FIG. 26 and (c) in FIG. 26). As shown in FIG. 29, the small character is displayed when the hold display is in a hidden state ((a) in FIG. 29), and then the hold display is put in a non-hidden state ((( f)), the specific display can be displayed in a different mode (red (“★” in FIG. 29 (f))) before the concealed state (white (“◯” in FIG. 26C))) Is).

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

(16) In the gaming machine described in (15) above, on-hold storage means for storing the variable display that has not been started yet as on-hold storage (for example, the first special figure storage unit 151A, the second special figure in FIG. 8) A holding storage unit 151B, a start command reception command buffer 194A in FIG. 10B), and the specific display unit displays the hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the hold storage unit as the specific display. May be displayed.

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

(17) In the gaming machine described in the above (16), the specific display unit can further display a variation corresponding display (for example, an active display) corresponding to the already started variation display as the specific display. There may be.

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of a fluctuation category and a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio regarding change productions, such as holding. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination ratio regarding a concealment effect and a character effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention. (A) is an enlarged view, and (B) is an example of a volume adjustment screen. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. (A) and (B) are timing charts showing the valid / invalid state of the automatic continuous hitting function. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the production | presentation aspect of an automatic repeated striking effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an automatic repeated hit determination table. (A) and (B) are explanatory drawings showing a repeated hitting operation promotion effect, and (C), (D) and (E) are explanatory views showing an automatic repeated hitting effect. (A) is an example of an effect mode of repeated hitting effects, and (B) is a timing chart showing an effect mode of high-speed 10 consecutive hits. (A) and (B) are explanatory drawings showing repeated hitting operation promotion effects, and (C), (D) and (E) are explanatory views showing repeated hitting effects. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the contents of processing when a push button and a stick controller are operated simultaneously. As a modification, (A) is a state in which the variable display is stopped, (B) is a state in which the demonstration effect is started, (C) is a state in which the menu display is selected in the demonstration effect, and (D) is a menu display screen. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen in the state as which automatic description function description was selected by.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. When the player operates a hitting operation handle (operation knob), a game ball is launched from the launching device and is shot into the game area.

  A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed. When there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening, they are simply referred to as “start winning opening”.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game ball that has passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) or a large winning opening (described later) is provided corresponding to each winning opening. The detection by the switches (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the “winnings”, a winning at the starting winning port (first starting winning port or second starting winning port) is referred to as a “starting winning”, and in particular, a winning at the first starting winning port is referred to as a first starting prize. The winning at the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

  Based on the occurrence of the first start winning (detection of game balls by the first start port switch 22A), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls and the first special figure holding memory number (to be described later) ) Is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), a decorative symbol executed in the first special symbol game (described later) or the image display device 5 (described later) executed in the first special symbol display device 4A. A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display (also referred to as an effect symbol) is satisfied.

  Based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of game balls by the second start port switch 22B), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls and the second special figure holding memory number (described later). ) Is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), a decorative symbol executed in the second special symbol game (described later) executed in the second special symbol display device 4B or the image display device 5 (described later). A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display is established. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second start prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning and are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start prize is generated. When the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, the fact that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed, When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in a waiting state. The number of first special figure holding memory decreases by one every time one first start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the first start condition by a certain first start winning is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start winning in which the first start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the first starting winning is not satisfied. Is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure hold information is digested one by one every time the first start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the digested first special figure hold information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning occurs but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start prize for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start prize, the second start prize is generated. If the second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed, When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the waiting state for execution. The number of second special figure reservation storage decreases by one every time one second start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the 2nd start condition by a certain 2nd start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the 2nd start prize which does not satisfy the 2nd start condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 2nd start prize Is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until a second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the second special figure hold information that has been put on hold is digested one by one every time the second start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the second special figure hold information that is digested is executed.

  The reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. In the case where the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number” or “hold memory number”. That is, when simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number” or “hold memory number”, one or two of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number Or it may refer to three. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided in a lower portion of the game area in the game board 2. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 forms a big winning opening that changes between a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes, for example, a grand prize opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door shown in FIG. (Open state, closed state) is changed.

  As an example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 closes the grand prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the off state, closes the big prize opening, and opens the big prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the on state. Open the grand prize opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the open winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. In other words, winning the prize winning opening occurs by opening the winning prize opening.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of winning in the big prize opening (detection of game balls by the count switch 23). The number of winning balls (for example, 12) to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening is the number of winning balls to be paid out (for example, 3) based on the occurrence of the first starting winning, and the second starting winning is More than the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of (for example, 3). That is, it greatly affects whether the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) is advantageous to the player.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol” or “special symbol 1”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. (Special figure) is also referred to as “second special figure” or “special figure 2”. A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each special symbol.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (upper portions of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). . The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A first on-hold display is displayed for possible display. The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second on-hold display is displayed for possible display.

  Note that when there is no particular distinction between the first hold display and the second hold display, they are also simply referred to as “hold display”. Further, the expression “hold display” may refer to the operation itself (LED lighting control by the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B) or the display itself (display by LED). . For example, the hold display when it is said that a hold display is newly added indicates the newly added display itself. The same applies to “hold display” in the start winning memory display area 5H (described later) and “active display” (described later) in the active display area AHA (described later).

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general figure hold display device 25 C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of common figure reservations (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”), the normal symbol display 20 A normal start condition for executing a general game (to be described later) executed at the above is established.

  The normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game that variably displays a normal symbol is also referred to as a general game (or “normal game”). Note that information about a general game in which a general chart start condition is satisfied but a general chart start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as on-hold data (general map hold information).

  The general figure hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general figure hold storage number based on the hold data (general hold information) by, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. In other words, the number of usual-pending memories is the number of usual-purpose games that are in a waiting state. The number of stored ordinary maps is decremented by 1 each time one of the ordinary diagram start conditions is satisfied.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified are variably displayed (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction). Specifically, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol change starts in conjunction with (corresponds to) the special symbol game, and the finalized decorative symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. . The decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5L is also referred to as the left symbol, the decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5C is also referred to as the middle symbol, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5R is also referred to as the right symbol. The variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  In addition, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold display corresponding to the hold information is performed. In the start winning storage display area 5H, for example, the hold display may be performed left-justified. In other words, when the number of special figure games held increases due to the establishment of a new start condition, a new hold display is made so that it is digested in order from the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H (the closest side of the active display area AHA). May be added. When the number of held special figure games decreases due to the establishment of a new start condition, the held display displayed on the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H (the held display displayed from the oldest) is deleted. When there is another hold display, the other hold display (each other hold display when there are a plurality of other hold displays) is moved (shifted) to the left side.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, an active display area (also referred to as a current display area, an active hold display area, a digestion display area, etc.) AHA is arranged. In the active display area, active display (also referred to as digestion display, current display, etc.) is performed based on the fact that the hold display is erased from the start winning storage display area 5H when the start condition is satisfied. That is, when the start condition is satisfied, the hold display displayed at the left end of the start winning memory display area 5H is moved (shifted) to the active display area AHA, and the active display is displayed. Hereinafter, an active display that is displayed based on the fact that a certain hold display M is deleted may be referred to as an active display corresponding to the hold display M.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H, but the active display area AHA is one of the display areas of the image display device 5. What is necessary is just to be arrange | positioned in the position.

  An upper plate and a lower plate are provided at predetermined positions of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area. For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided.

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right oblique parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished.

  A movable accessory (movable body) that operates as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the upper position of the image display device 5 is changed from the first position (initial position shown in FIG. 1) to the second position (lower end position, for example, the position of the front surface of the display area of the image display device 5). A movable accessory 17 is provided that can move up to a distance.

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed on the movable accessory 17, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed on the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is placed on the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the frame 3 for the gaming machine 9U. Hereinafter, when the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as a lamp 9.

  In addition to the above configuration, the game area of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, at the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in game balls that have not entered any winning port.

  The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the movable accessory 17 described above are effects devices that perform effects. However, the gaming machine 1 may have other effects such as a device having a vibration unit and a device having a blower. An apparatus may be provided.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the regular game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the change of the normal symbol is started), the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol after a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), for example, a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as a fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per ordinary symbol (per ordinary symbol)”. " On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, for example, the variable symbol display result of “normal symbol losing (normal Design loss). Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the first special game is started on the basis that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied, and the second start condition is satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied. Based on this, the second special figure game is started. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “small hit” as the predetermined display result may be used.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. Note that different special symbols in the first special game and the second special game may be used as the jackpot symbol.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is a specific gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the open state in the big hit gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the big prize opening is controlled to be in an open state is an example of an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state which is a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines a round (also referred to as “round game”) that is advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state after the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. Is executed (number of rounds). The round is the opening cycle of the big prize opening. In each round (each round), the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to change the state of the big winning opening (open state, closed state). For example, the pachinko machine 1 opens the grand prize opening door at the start of the round, changes the grand prize opening from the closed state to the open state, maintains the grand prize opening in the open state, and then closes the grand prize opening door. The grand opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, and one round is completed. In the round, whether the prize winning opening has a predetermined upper limit opening time (for example, 29 seconds) after the opening of the prize winning opening door or whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winnings to the prize winning opening occurs. It is kept open until any condition is met.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 repeatedly executes rounds in the jackpot gaming state until the number of rounds reaches a predetermined upper limit. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the round even if the number of executions of the round has not reached the predetermined maximum number of times, because the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has not won the big prize opening). May be terminated. In the present embodiment, the predetermined upper limit number of times is two types (8 times corresponding to 8R, 16 times corresponding to 16R, see FIG. 7), but may be one type or three or more types. May be.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is started in response to the start of the special game. In addition, there may be a reach state during a period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to stop display of fixed decorative symbols. The reach state is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation symbol”). Is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. The production in the reach state is called reach production.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”).

  Note that the expected degree of jackpot for a certain performance is, for example, (probability that the performance will be executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of being a big hit) / {(probability of that performance being executed at the time of a big hit) × (probability of becoming a big hit) + (Probability that the effect will be executed at times other than the jackpot) × (Probability that the jackpot will not be hit)}. In addition, when a certain effect is executed and “big hit” is always obtained, the big hit expectation degree of the effect is “1”. The same applies to the degree of expectation of super reach by a certain production.

  Reach production is an announcement that suggests to players that the degree of expectation of a big hit is high, but in addition to the reach production, the Pachinko machine 1 will also inform the player that the degree of expectation of a big hit is high, A suggestion effect (for example, a hold effect, a pseudo-continuous effect, etc.) can be executed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute an effect (for example, a hold effect, a slide effect, etc.) that gives a notice or suggestion to the player that any reach effect or a certain reach effect is executed. In the following, there is a case in which any one of the reach effects or a certain reach effect is likely to be executed or the effect that predicts or suggests to the player that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high is collectively referred to as the notice effect.

  Note that the notification (notification or suggestion) by the notice effect may be performed before the player recognizes whether or not the notice content is realized. For example, the notice effect that notifies the possibility of reaching the reach state may be performed before the reach state (or the non-reach state) is entered. In addition, the notice effect that notifies the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” may be performed before the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The notice effect may include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-determined notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display subject to the notice. (Prefetching) is a notice effect to be executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as the target hold information, the hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is displayed. Also referred to as target variable display. The active display corresponding to the target hold display (active display displayed during target variable display) is also referred to as target active display.

  The display mode of the active display may be determined at the time of winning a prize, may be determined at the time of the hold display (before the active display is yet), or when the active display is performed (at the start of the change) You may decide to. The display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active corresponding to the hold display (the active display displayed by deleting the hold display) may be the same (or substantially the same), They may be related to each other. The display mode being the same (or substantially the same) means that, for example, an active display having the same or substantially the same display mode as that of the hold display before erasure is displayed.

  The display modes are related to each other, for example, there are three types of display modes (expectation level of display mode a> expected level of display mode b> expectation level of display mode c) as the display mode of hold display. In addition, three types of display modes having different jackpot expectations as active display modes (expected degree of display mode s> expected level of display mode t> expected level of display mode u, where display mode s is display mode a, the display mode t is different from any of the display modes a, b, and c, and the display mode u is different from any of the display modes a, b, and c). When the hold display is deleted, the active display of the display mode s is displayed, when the hold display of the display mode b is deleted, the active display of the display mode t is displayed, and when the hold display of the display mode c is deleted, it is displayed. It is that the active display of like u is displayed. In addition, when an after-addition active display effect is executed, when the hold display of the display mode a is deleted, the active display of the display mode t or the display mode u is displayed, and the hold display of the display mode b is deleted. When activated, the active display of the display mode u is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, a hold effect according to the display mode of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H can be executed. For example, in the holding effect, the holding display added to the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed in a notice mode (blue or red in this embodiment) different from the normal mode (white in this embodiment) (holding when added) Effects) and effects (holding change effects) that change the already-displayed hold display to the notice mode (including changes from one notice mode to another notice mode).

  In the present embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect is an effect executed when the hold display is changed to the notice mode, and the character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to directly display the hold display or An effect (action effect) that acts indirectly can be executed. In addition, it is possible to execute an effect (action effect effect) that is executed when the above-described effect effect is common to at least a part of the effect mode and the reserved display is not changed to the notice mode.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the active display effect by the display mode of the active display in the active display area AHA may be executable as the notice effect (or the prefetching notice effect). The active display effect includes, for example, an effect of displaying an active display to be added to the active display area AHA in a notice mode when the hold display at the time of erasure is in a normal mode (active display effect at the time of addition), or display in a normal mode An effect (active display change effect) that changes the active display being changed to a notice mode (including a change from one notice mode to another notice mode) is included. In addition, when there is no particular distinction between the hold change effect and the active display change effect, it may be referred to as “change effect such as hold”.

  When the active display effect can be executed, the action effect is executed when the active display is changed to the notice mode, and a character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to directly display the active display. It may be an effect that acts manually or indirectly. Further, when the active display effect is executable, the action effect effect is an effect in which at least a part of the effect aspect is common with the effect effect, and an effect that is executed when the active display is not changed to the notice aspect. It may be.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the concealment effect which conceals the hold display in the start winning memory | storage display area 5H can be performed. The concealment effect is an effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the hold display. For example, in the concealment effect, it is difficult to visually recognize the hold display to such an extent that even the number of hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H cannot be recognized at all (for example, an image for concealment is displayed on the front (upper layer)) It is difficult to see because it is generally silhouetted and is difficult to see, and a concealing image is displayed on the front, partially obstructing and difficult to see, and the hold display itself is difficult to see (becomes smaller and translucent). Or the like (for example, an image for concealment is displayed on the front surface and is completely invisible, or completely invisible due to transparency or non-display). Moreover, although the number of on-hold displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is somehow recognizable (for example, by a silhouette), it may be an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize each display mode. . Moreover, although the display mode can be recognized, it may be an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the number. For example, the presence or absence of a hold display (for example, a red hold display) in a certain display mode may be notified. Further, in the case of the hold display in which the notice mode is expressed in part (for example, the upper part) instead of the whole, the concealment effect makes it difficult to visually recognize the upper part of each hold display displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. Or it may be an effect that makes it impossible.

  Further, the concealment effect may conceal the active display in the active display area AHA instead of or in addition to the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  In the present embodiment, a special symbol indicating the number “3” among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”) that become the jackpot symbols as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, “8R probability variation big hit”, which is one mode of “big hit”, is set. Further, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, “16R probability variable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” is obtained. After the end of 16R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control (time reduction control).

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than when the probability variation control is not performed. The probability variation control is performed when a special game of a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as a probability variation number) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, or when the variable display result is “big hit”. End when is established first. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the probability variation control is being performed, the probability variation control is not performed if the special game of the predetermined number of ST times (number of probability variation) is digested. finish. The predetermined number of STs is, for example, 70 times.

  In addition, by performing the time reduction control, the variable symbol variable display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to when the time reduction control is not performed. Time-shortening control is when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times shortly after the end of the big hit gaming state or when the variable display result is “big hit”. To finish. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the time-shortening control is being performed, the time-shortening control is ended when the predetermined time-saving special game is consumed. Note that the predetermined number of time reductions is, for example, 70 times.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses a normal symbol change time (ordinary time change time) in the normal game to be shorter than that in the case where the time reduction control is not performed. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per symbol”, the control for improving the probability that the variable display result is “per symbol”, compared to the case where the time control is not performed. The game ball receives the second starting prize, such as a control that makes the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece longer than when the time-short control is not performed, and a control that increases the number of tilts compared to when the time-short control is not performed. Control that is advantageous for the player is performed by facilitating passage (entrance) through the mouth and increasing the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result Is reduced to become a “big hit”. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  A gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a high probability state or a probability variation state. The short time state (high base state) and the high probability state (probability variation state) are examples of advantageous states advantageous to the player.

  A gaming state in which time-shortened control or high-opening control is performed together with probability variation control, that is, a gaming state that is both highly accurate state (probability variation state) and high base state (time-short state) is a highly accurate high base state or a time variation probability variation state. Also called. A gaming state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short-time control or the high opening control is not performed, that is, the gaming state that is in the high-probability state (probability variation state) but not in the high base state (time-short state) is the high probability low base state. Or it is also called a short-term uncertain change state. Only the high-accuracy and high-base state (short-time accurate variation state) may be referred to as a “probability variation state”. A gaming state in which short-time control or high-opening control is performed without probability variation control, that is, a gaming state that is not in a high probability state (probability variation state) but in a high base state (short time state) is also referred to as a low probability high base state. Is done. A gaming state in which neither time-change control nor high-open control is performed without probability variation control, that is, a game state that is neither in a high-probability state (probability variation state) nor in a high base state (time-short state) is also referred to as a low probability low base state. Is done. The low accuracy low base state is a normal state in which neither the accuracy variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed. It may be referred to as “normal state”. The initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the state after the initialization process is executed after power-on as in the case where the system is reset) is a normal state.

  In the present embodiment, even when the variable display result does not become “big hit” when probability variation control is being performed, when a special game with a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is consumed. Although the probability variation control ends, the probability variation control may not be terminated until the variable display result becomes “big hit” without providing the ST count (number of probability variation). That is, a probability variation big hit may be provided in which probability variation control is continued until the next big hit. When the probability variation big hit that continues the probability variation control until the next big hit is provided, a normal big hit that is not subjected to the probability variation control after the end may be further provided.

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. 9 and various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the movable accessory 17 are mounted.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed. The accessory control board 16 is a control board for controlling the action of an accessory provided separately from the effect control board 12, and drives the movable accessory 17 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A circuit for outputting a drive signal is mounted on an actuator (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11. ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibrations, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the effect control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the effect control command may be one or may be three or more. Good.

  In addition, the information which comprises each presentation control command may be memorize | stored in the command table in ROM101, for example. When a certain effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, as a setting for transmitting the effect control command, the storage address of the effect control command in the command table is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. Thereafter, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is executed, and the effect control command set as described above is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Is transmitted.

  A part of FIG. 3A will be described. For example, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of the first special figure game. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of the second special figure game. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative symbol variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for notifying a variable display result. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing”, “16R-probable big hit” or “8R-probable big hit” or the type of jackpot Different EXT data is set according to the determination result.

  The command B100H is a first start port winning notification command for notifying that the first start condition is satisfied (sometimes referred to as a first start port winning designation command or a first start port winning command). The command B200H is a second start port winning notification command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied (second start port winning designation command). , Sometimes referred to as a command at the time of the second start opening prize).

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory count notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number. For example, when the first start winning is generated (when the first special figure reserved memory number is increased), the first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted together with the first start opening prize notification command. Further, when the second start winning is generated (when the second special figure reserved memory number is increased), the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted together with the second start opening prize notification command.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. The command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating a determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and a determination result of the big hit type as a winning determination result. The command C6XXH is a variation category designation command (also referred to as a “variation category command”) indicating a determination result of a variation category (also referred to as “variation pattern type”) as a winning determination result. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including a variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (FIG. 15), except for some cases (for example, when there is a first starting winning in a high base state or the like) when a starting winning occurs, the variable category The variation category is determined based on the random number value MR3 for determination. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 displays the variable display based on the start prize based on the value set in the variable category command transmitted from the main board 11 when the start prize is generated. Or not.

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

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

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

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a variation category and a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) variation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. The fluctuation patterns “PA2-1” and “PA2-2” belong to the fluctuation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. The variation categories “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the variation category “PA3”. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-3” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-3” belong to the variation category “PA5”. The fluctuation category “PB1” is a shortening / reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation pattern “PB1-1” belongs to the variation category “PB1”. The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the variation category “PB3”. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-3” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-3” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

  A part of FIG. 5 will be described. For example, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (lost) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB1-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB1” is a shortened / reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than that of the fluctuation pattern “PB3-1”. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. In the pseudo continuous variation (effect), the decorative symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed once or a plurality of times from the start of the decorative symbol variation to the final stop display.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. The display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6 sets the special figure display result to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result before the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game is derived and displayed. It is a table that is referred to for making a decision based on it. In the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination values (for special figure display result determination) assigned to each special figure display result (“big hit”, “losing”). The number of numerical values to be compared with the random number value MR1 is made different. According to the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is the high probability state, more determination values are assigned to “big hit” than when the gaming state is the low probability state. In other words, the probability of a “big hit” is increased when the state is highly accurate compared to when the state is low.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7 determines whether the jackpot type is to be one of a plurality of types when determining to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. It is a table referred in order to determine based on the random value MR2. In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure (that is, whether the first special figure game is executed or the second special figure game). The number of determination values (numerical values compared with the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type) assigned to each big hit type (“16R probability changing big hit”, “8R probability changing big hit”) is different. It is According to the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure (when the second special figure game is executed), compared to when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Many judgment values are assigned to “16R probability variation big hit” (when the first special figure game is executed). That is, in the second special figure game, the probability of being “16R probability variable big hit” is higher when the “big hit” is obtained than in the first special figure game.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 includes a variation category determination table that is referred to for determining a variation category as one of a plurality of types, or a variation pattern that is referred to for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. A decision table is stored.

  The RAM 102 holds various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which part or all of the data to be held is backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the game control data holding area provided in the RAM 102. For example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided in the RAM 102 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a hold specific information storage unit 151C, a general figure hold storage unit 151D, and a game. A control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure hold storage unit 151A stores hold data (first hold information) of the first special figure game. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a reservation number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random values extracted from the circuit 104 or the like (for example, numerical data indicating random values MR1 to MR3) is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). To do.

  The second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores hold data (second hold information) of the second special figure game. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates a holding number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random values extracted from the circuit 104 or the like (for example, numerical data indicating random values MR1 to MR3) is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). .

  The holding specific information storage unit 151C is a winning order of the entire holding data including the holding data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the holding data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B ( In association with the hold number which is the detection order of the game balls), the hold data (first hold information) based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the hold data (second hold information) based on the occurrence of the second start prize Is stored. In the hold specific information storage unit 151C illustrated in FIG. 14, “first” indicates that it is first hold information, and “second” indicates that it is second hold information.

  The usual figure hold storage unit 151D stores the hold information of the usual figure game. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151D determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and an RTC (real time clock) circuit 126 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, various processes for controlling the effect operation by various effect devices are executed.

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

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

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

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

  The ROM 121 also has a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable accessory 17, and the like). Data to be configured is stored. Each production control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents of various production operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, various production operations are realized by setting production control patterns. For example, the decorative display variable display operation corresponding to each variation pattern is realized by setting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern. The hold effect, the active display effect, the fanfare effect, the effect during the round game (the effect during the opening, the effect during the closing), the ending effect, and the like are also realized by setting the effect control pattern corresponding to each effect.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is a control for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, movable accessory control data, and an end code. It is comprised from data, and the content of various effect control, the switching timing of effect control, etc. should just be set in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer. And the judgment value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is preset. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer. In other words, data indicating the switching timing of the production control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9. That is, the lamp control data is data that designates the light emission operation of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the push button 31B is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. The movable accessory control data includes, for example, data indicating the operation mode of the movable accessory 17. That is, the movable accessory control data is data that specifies the operation of the movable accessory 17. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

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

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

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 9. Control of movable accessory 17 etc. is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n, movable accessory control data # 1 to movable accessory control data #n Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n indicating the content of control of the production operation in the apparatus and designating execution of production control are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, the accessory control board 16, and the like. For example, in the display control unit 123 that receives a command from the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. Let On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  FIG. 10A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area provided in the RAM 122. In the RAM 122, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 10A is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , A set of four commands called a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

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

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

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

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing (including sensor error notification processing), abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step) S12).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S12, the CPU 103 executes predetermined information output processing, for example, jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Are output (step S13).

  Following the information output process of step S13, the CPU 103 executes a game random number update process (step S14). In the game random number update process in step S14, for example, at least a part of game random numbers (for example, random number values MR1 to MR5) used on the main board 11 side is updated by software. As an example, the CPU 103 may update numerical data indicating a game random number counted by a random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 by software.

  Following the game random number update process in step S14, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a normal symbol process (step S16). By executing the normal symbol process, the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) of the normal symbol display 20 is controlled to change the normal symbol variable display and the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables the tilting operation setting.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process (step S15) shown in FIG.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 (step S101), the CPU 103 first uses a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). When it is determined in step S201 that the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the first special figure holding memory number (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step S202). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S202; NO), the CPU 103 stores the value stored in the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (start "1" is set to (mouth buffer value) (step S207). Subsequent to the processing in step S207, the CPU 103 executes a start winning process (FIG. 14) (step S208), and sets (clears) “0” in the start port buffer value (step S209).

  If it is determined in step S201 that the first start-up switch 22A is not on (step S201 (NO)), or if it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure holding memory number has reached the upper limit value, (Step S202 (YES)) After executing the processing of Step S209, the CPU 103 receives the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Based on the detection signal, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S203). When it is determined in step S203 that the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the second special figure hold memory number (the second special figure game hold number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value is reached (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S204). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  When it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S204; NO), the CPU 103 stores the value stored in the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (start "2" is set to (mouth buffer value) (step S210). Subsequent to the processing of step S210, the CPU 103 executes a start winning time process (FIG. 14) (step S211), sets (clears) “0” to the start port buffer value (step S212), and starts a winning determination process. Exit.

  When it is determined in step S203 that the second start port switch 22B is not ON (step S203 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure holding memory number has reached the upper limit value. (Step S204 (YES)), the start winning determination process is terminated without performing the processes of steps S210, S211 and S212.

  According to the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, even if the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B detect the start winning of the game ball at the same time, the processing based on the respective detections Can be completed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process (step S208, step S211). In the start winning process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first updates the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value by 1 (step S <b> 215). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S218, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a start port winning notification command corresponding to the start port buffer value to the effect control board 12 (step S219). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting the first start port winning notification command is performed. Further, when the start port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second start port winning notification command is performed. The start opening prize notification command set in step S219 is obtained by executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  Following the process of step S219, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S220). Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a pending storage number notification command (step S221). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting the first reserved memory number notification command is performed. Further, when the start port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second reserved memory number notification command is performed. Then, the start winning process is terminated. Note that the reserved memory count notification command set in step S221 is executed when the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. And transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of winning random number determination processing (step S220). In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15A, the CPU 103 first identifies the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the game state is a big hit game state by checking the state of the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the big hit gaming state when the big hit flag is on, and identifies that the big hit flag is not the big hit gaming state when the big hit flag is not on (when it is off). Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies the high base state or the low base state by confirming the state of the high base flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high base state when the high base flag is on, and identifies the low base state when the high base flag is not on (when the high base flag is off). . Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 may identify whether the state is the high-predicted state or the low-predicted state by confirming the state of the high-predictive flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Good. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is on, and identifies the low-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is not on (when it is off). May be.

  Note that the CPU 103 sets the high base flag to the on state in the big hit end process (step S117). Further, the CPU 103 clears the high base flag to an off state in the special symbol stop process (step S113). For example, the CPU 103 sets an initial value of zero to the fluctuation number counter that is compared with the number of times reduced in the big hit end process, and updates (counts up) the value of the fluctuation number counter when there is a loss in the special symbol stop process. At the same time, when the value of the fluctuation number counter reaches the short time count, the high base flag is cleared to the off state. Further, the CPU 103 sets the high-accuracy flag to the on state in the big hit end process. In addition, the CPU 103 clears the high-accuracy flag to the off state in the special symbol stop process. For example, the CPU 103 sets an initial value of zero to the variation counter that is compared with the ST count in the big hit end process, and updates (counts up) the value of the variation counter when there is a loss in the special symbol stop process. At the same time, when the value of the variation counter reaches the high accuracy count, the high accuracy flag is cleared to the off state. Note that the value of the variation counter is stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  Following the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is a big hit gaming state (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the game state is a big hit gaming state in the process of step S401. When it is determined in step S402 that the game state is not the big hit game state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not the high base state is specified in the process of step S401.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the game state is a big hit game state (step S402; YES), or if it is determined in step S403 that the base state is a high base state (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 sets the start port buffer value. Is determined to be “2” (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second start prize (start prize where the variation special chart is the second special figure). When it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is not “2” (step S404; NO), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not in the high base state (step S403 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404 (YES)), The CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (step S405). Specifically, when the CPU 103 is not in the high-accuracy state, the table data for the low-accuracy state (the value in the range of “8000” to “8219” is “big hit”) from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. When the table data assigned to the special figure display result is set and is in the high-accuracy state, the table data for the high-accuracy state (“8000” to “8818” is displayed from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. The table data assigned to the special figure display result with the range value “big hit” is set, and the CPU 103 identifies the high-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is on, and the high-accuracy flag is When it is not in the on state (when it is in the off state), it may be specified that the state is in a low probability state, and different display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. In the case of using the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table), when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table is used to If the buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table may be used.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S405, the CPU 103 determines that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is (step S406). For example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 with each determination value assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. Then, it is determined whether there is a determination value that matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 determines the minimum value (lower limit value) of the determination value assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 and the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. ) And the maximum value (upper limit value) may be compared to determine whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the range of the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value.

  When it is determined in step S406 that it is within the big hit determination range (step S406; YES), the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type extracted in step S217 of the start winning time process shown in FIG. 14 is shown. The big hit type is determined based on the numerical data (step S407). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified by the start port buffer value. Set (select) a big hit type determination table. Specifically, the CPU 103 sets table data corresponding to the fluctuation special map from the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. Subsequently, for example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type with the determination value of each big hit type in the big hit type determining table data set in accordance with the fluctuation special figure. Thus, the jackpot type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 may be determined.

  Subsequent to the process of step S407, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process of step S407 to the effect control board 12 (step S408). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S406; NO), a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the loss to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S406). S409). Note that the symbol designating command set in step S409 is executed mainly by executing the command control processing (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process processing is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S408 or the process of step S409, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base state is set (step S410). When it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is not set (step S410; NO), that is, in the case of the scene 1 or the scene 3, the CPU 103 uses the low base state for the special figure display result. A variation category determination table is set (selected) (step S411). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S410 that the state is the high base state (step S410; YES), that is, in the case of the scene 2 or the scene 4, the CPU 103 determines the high base state according to the special figure display result. A variable category determination table is set (selected) (step S412).

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the variation category determination table. FIG. 16A shows a selection example in which any of the variation category determination tables is selected from a plurality of variation category determination tables when in the low base state. According to FIG. 16A, when the special figure display result is “lost” in the low base state, three types of variable category determination tables (“C-TBL1” “C -TBL2 "" C-TBL3 "), one of the variation category determination tables is selected. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the number of reserved memories is 0 or 1, the variable category determination table “C-TBL1” is selected, and when the number of reserved memories is 2 or 3, The variation category determination table “C-TBL2” is selected, and when the number of reserved storage is four or more, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” is selected. Further, according to FIG. 16A, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the low base state, one type of variable category determination table (“C-TBL4” in the figure) is used regardless of the number of reserved memories. ) Is selected.

  FIG. 16B shows a selection example in which any one of the variation category determination tables is selected from a plurality of variation category determination tables when in the high base state. According to FIG. 16B, when the special figure display result is “lost” in the high base state, two types of variable category determination tables (“C-TBL1” “C -TBL3 "), one of the variation category determination tables is selected. Further, according to FIG. 16B, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the high base state, one type of variable category determination table (“C-TBL5” in the figure) is used regardless of the number of reserved memories. ) Is selected.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation category determination table. FIG. 17A is the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B. FIG. 17A shows a variation category determination table “C-TBL1” (a variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B), a variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. The variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in (D) and the variation category determination table “C-TBL5” in FIG. 17E are also the numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. ) Are assigned to multiple types of variable categories.

  For example, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, 0 out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3 is 0. 70 items (values in the range of “0” to “69”) are assigned to the change category “PA1”, and 27 items (values in the range of “70” to “96”) are assigned to the change category “PA2”. Assigned to the fluctuation category “PA3”, two (values in the range of “97” to “98”) are assigned to the fluctuation category “PA4”, and one (value “99”) is assigned to the fluctuation category “PA5”. It has been. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, the variation category “PA1” is 0% (0 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 70% (70 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  The variation category determination table “C-TBL2” illustrated in FIG. 17B, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” illustrated in FIG. 17C, and the variation category determination table “C” illustrated in FIG. -TBL4 "and the variation category determination table" C-TBL5 "shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. In the process of step S411 executed when it is determined that the high base state is not determined in step S410, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” in step S406, and the variable category determination table. If the table data constituting “C-TBL4” is set, and it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”, the variable category determination table “C-TBL1” to the variable category determination according to the number of reserved storage Table data constituting any one of the tables “C-TBL3” is set. In step S412, which is executed when it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is set, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” in step S406. When the table data constituting the determination table “C-TBL5” is set and it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” or the variation Table data constituting any of the category determination table “C-TBL3” is set.

  After executing the process of step S411 or the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines (determines) the variation category based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation category (step S413). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the change category extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14, and the change category set in step S411 or step S412. It is only necessary to determine which of the determination values matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 by comparing the determination values assigned to the respective variation categories in the table data of the determination table. Subsequent to the process in step S413, the CPU 103 transmits one of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 15B to the effect control board 12 in accordance with the determination result (determination result) in the process in step S413. After setting for this (step S414), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  Subsequent to the start winning determination process (step S101), the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. (See FIG. 12).

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. The special symbol normal process includes a process of determining (predetermining) whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” before the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the special symbol normal process, when the variable display result is determined in advance, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining a variation pattern, a setting process for transmitting a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), and the like. Yes. In the variation pattern setting process, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. In the special symbol variation process, the special symbol is varied (variably displayed) in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the start of variation is changed to the special symbol variation time (FIG. 5). It includes a process for determining whether or not it has been reached. In the special symbol variation process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3” when the elapsed time after the variation starts reaches the special symbol variation time.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the special symbol variation, and the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), or the big hit flag is turned off. (If the variable display result is preliminarily determined to be “lost” in the special symbol normal process (step S110)), a process for changing the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a process to be executed, Includes a setting process for sending a hit start command (fanfare command) as a process to be executed when is on (when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”) . In the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is off, the special figure process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and when the big hit flag is on, the special figure process flag is updated. Is updated to “4”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes a process for setting the grand prize opening to be in an open state (for example, setting a solenoid driving signal for the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door to open the big prize opening) , Including a setting process for transmitting a command for notifying a prize winning opening. In the big hit release pre-processing, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process in step S115 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on whether or not the elapsed time after opening the big prize opening has passed a predetermined time, whether or not the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 has reached a predetermined number. Processing for determining the timing for returning the winning opening from the open state to the closed state, and setting for closing the big winning opening (for example, the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door for closing the winning opening) For example, setting of a solenoid driving signal) and setting processing for transmitting a notification command after opening a special prize opening. In the big hit release processing, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. After the big hit opening process, the process of determining whether the number of executions of the round with the grand prize opening in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or when the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening is not reached Including processing to send a notification command during the opening of a special prize opening as processing to be executed, and setting processing to send a hit end designation command as processing to be executed when the maximum value of the number of special prize opening is reached It is out. In the post-hit opening process, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the maximum number of times of winning the big winning opening, the value of the special process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process of step S117 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process is a process to determine whether or not the big hit end stage waiting time (waiting time corresponding to the ending stage execution period) has passed, or a process to be executed when the big jackpot end stage waiting time has passed This includes processing for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a highly accurate and high-base state, processing for setting the number of STs and the number of time reductions, and the like. In the big hit end process, when the waiting time corresponding to the execution period of the ending effect has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit release process (step S115), the big hit release post-process (step S116), the big hit pre-release process (step S114), and the big hit end process (step S117) are awarded when the count switch 23 is turned on. It includes a transmission setting for transmitting the oral winning notification command.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process (step S110). In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved memories is “0” (step S230). For example, in the process of step S230, the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the total number of reserved memories is other than “0” in step S230 (step S230; NO), it is determined whether or not the first held data (the first held data) is the second held information. Determination is made (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, it is determined whether or not the information stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the hold specifying information storage unit 151C is information indicating that the hold information is the second hold information. What is necessary is just to judge.

  When the hold data digested first in step S231 is the second hold information (step S231; YES), the hold stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. As data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

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

  When the hold data first digested in step S231 is not the second hold information (step S231; NO), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

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

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (step S239). For example, the CPU 103 may set the special figure display result determination table in the same manner as step S405 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 103 displays the special figure based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation and the special figure display result determination table set in step S239. The result is determined (step S240). In the process of step S240, the CPU 103, as in step S406 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. 15A, and the special data set in step S239. In the table display result determination table data, compare each individual judgment value assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result to determine whether the special figure display result (“big hit” or “lost”) ) Should be determined.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S240, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined in step S241 that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the CPU 103 sets the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the on state (step S242). Note that the big hit flag is cleared (reset) to the off state in the big hit end process of step S117. Following the process of step S242, the CPU 103 executes a jackpot type determination process (S244). The jackpot type determination process in step S244 is the same as the jackpot type determination process executed in step S407 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. Following the jackpot type determination process of step S244, the CPU 103 stores the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, for example, corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process of step S244. A jackpot type buffer value is set (step S245). That is, what is the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process in step S244 is stored. As an example, if the big hit type determined in the big hit type determination process in step S244 is “16R probability variable big hit”, the CPU 103 sets “1” in the big hit type buffer value, and if “8R probability variable big hit”, the big hit type Set “2” to the buffer value.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241 (NO)), or after executing the process of step S245, the CPU 103 displays the special figure display result determined in the process of step S240, In the case of a big hit, a confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the big hit type determined in the process of step S244 (step S248). After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. .

  When the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S230 (step S230; YES), the demonstration display setting (step S250) is executed, and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In the demonstration display setting in step S250, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In contrast, it is determined whether or not the transmission has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table referred to in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 determines a variation category and processes the variation pattern corresponding to the determined variation category in the same manner as the processing in step S413 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. A determination table is selected (set), and a variation pattern is determined using the selected variation pattern determination table. For example, when determining the variation category “PA2”, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category “PA2” shown in FIG. 19B, and sets a random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern. When the numerical data shown is within the range of “0” to “39”, the variation pattern “PA2-1” is determined, and when the numerical data is within the range of “40” to “99”, the variation pattern “PA2-2” is determined. . Further, for example, when the variation category “PA3” is determined, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category “PA3” shown in FIG. When the numerical data indicating is in the range of “0” to “79”, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-1” is determined, and when the numerical data is in the range of “80” to “99”, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is determined. To do. The same applies when other variable categories are determined.

  Note that the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted at the time of execution of the process, or, like the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, step S217 of the start winning process (step S208, step S211). The data may be extracted at step S232 to obtain pending data, which may be read out in step S232 (or step S236) of the special symbol normal process (step S110).

  In the present embodiment, the setting value of the ST number (the number of times of probability variation) and the setting value of the time reduction number of 70 are set to the same value (both are 70 times). The number of times may be different from the set value of 70 times. In this embodiment, the set value of the ST count (probability change count) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the set value of the ST count (probability change count) in the case of 16R probability change big hit are the same value (both are 70 times). However, the setting value of the ST count (probability variation count) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit may be different from the set value of the ST count (probability variation count) in the case of 16R probability variation big hit. In this embodiment, the setting value of the short time in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the setting value of the short time in the case of 16R probability variation big hit are the same value (both are 70 times). The setting value for the number of time reductions may be different from the setting value for the number of time reductions in the case of 16R probability variation big hit. When the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1”, the CPU 103 determines that it is a 16R probability variable big hit, and when the jackpot type buffer value is “2”. May be determined to be an 8R probability variation big hit. If the setting value of the ST count (number of times of probability change) and the number of time reductions does not differ between the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the case of 16R probability variation big hit (when the same value is set), the process of step S312 (big hit type) The reading of the buffer value may be omitted.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control main process. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in FIG.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is not in the on state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed to wait.

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

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

  When it is determined in step S72 that the timer interrupt flag is in the on state (step S72; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the timer interrupt flag and turns it off (step S73). Command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  Subsequent to the command analysis processing in step S74, the effect control CPU 120 executes error notification processing (step S75). In the error notification process of step S75, for example, an error notification corresponding to the magnetic abnormality notification designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is performed for an act of illegally guiding the game ball to the winning opening using a magnet.

  Following the error notification process in step S75, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control process processing (step S76). In the effect control process in step S76, various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable accessory 17, etc.) are used based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Judgment, determination, setting, etc. related to the production operation that was performed are performed.

  Subsequent to the effect control process in step S76, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect random number update process (step S77). In the effect random number update process in step S77, for example, at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. As an example, the effect control CPU 120 may update the numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  It has been described that the interrupt for receiving the effect control command and the like from the main board 11 on the side of the effect control board 12 is an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. However, the method for generating an interrupt for receiving a production control command or the like is not limited to the above. For example, an interrupt for receiving a presentation control command or the like may be generated by an interrupt request by the first bit of serial communication.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing (step S74). In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). When it is determined that there is no received command (step S501; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  When it is determined in step S501 that there is a reception command (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reception command is a first start opening prize notification command (step S502). . The effect control CPU 120 may confirm the MODE data of the received command, for example, and specify the type of the received command (see FIG. 3).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the command is the first start opening prize notification command (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the first reserved storage number notification waiting time (step S503). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set a timer initial value set in advance as the reception waiting time for the first reserved memory number notification command in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the command is not the first start opening prize notification command (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a second start opening prize notification command. (Step S504). If it is determined in step S504 that the command is the second start opening prize notification command (step S504; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second reserved storage number notification waiting time (step S505). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set a timer initial value, which is set in advance as a reception waiting time for the second reserved memory number notification command, in the command reception control timer.

  When it is determined in step S504 that the command is not the second start opening prize notification command (step S504; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). ). If it is determined in step S506 that the command is not a symbol designation command (step S506; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If it is determined in step S507 that the command is not a variable category command (step S507; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a first reserved memory number notification command (step S508). ). If it is determined in step S508 that the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; YES), for example, by initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer, the first pending storage count notification wait time Is cleared (step S509).

  When it is determined in step S508 that the command is not the first reserved memory number notification command (step S508; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command. (Step S510). If it is determined in step S510 that the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; YES), for example, by initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer, the second pending storage count notification waiting time Is cleared (step S511).

  If it is determined in step S506 that it is a symbol designation command (step S506 (YES)), if it is determined in step S507 that it is a variable category command (step S507 (YES)), step S503, step S505, After executing any of the processes of step S509 and step S511, the effect control CPU 120 stores the reception command at the head of the free area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S512). Following the process of step S512, the process returns to the process of step S501.

  When it is determined in step S510 that the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command (step S510; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a variation pattern designation command. (Step S513). When it is determined that it is a variation pattern designation command (step S513; YES), the effect control CPU 201 stores the variation pattern designation command in a variation pattern designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S515). . Following the process of step S515, the process returns to the process of step S501.

  If it is determined in step S513 that the received command is not a variation pattern designation command (step S513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs settings according to the other received commands (step S518). For example, when the received command is a gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may analyze the gaming state designation command and specify the current gaming state. Following the process of step S518, the process returns to step S501.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process (step S76). In the effect control process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (step S150). In the winning effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, determines whether or not the start opening winning notification command is received as a received command, Processing for determining various effects is executed.

  Subsequent to the winning effect determination process (step S150), the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the processes of steps S170 to 177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. And run.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. The variable display start waiting process displays an image based on whether a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the apparatus 5. In the variable display start waiting process, when it is determined to start the variable display of decorative symbols (that is, when a variation pattern designation command or the like is received), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B (for example, setting for performing variable display of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5 (for example, , Setting for performing a display operation such as a hold display and an active display, for example, a process for performing an effect control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation time) and a value of the fluctuation time timer) For example, setting of an effect control pattern corresponding to). In the variable display start setting process, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect process, whether or not the variable time timer set in the variable display start setting process (step S171) has timed out (the elapsed time after the variable display start of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is the special figure variable time) And the like. In the effect processing during variable display, when the variable time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The special symbol waiting process is executed when the confirmed decorative symbol is “losing”, when the game state setting process at the time of setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, or when the fixed decorative symbol is “big hit” The process to be executed includes a process for making a setting for performing a fanfare effect (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the fanfare effect). In the waiting process per special figure, when the confirmed decorative symbol is “losing”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, and when the confirmed decorative symbol is “big hit”, Update the value to “4”.

  The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot start process is a process for determining whether or not a big winning mouth opening notification command has been received, or a process to be executed when a big winning mouth opening notification command is received (a special variable prize in each round). This includes a process for performing settings for performing an effect performed when the ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during opening). In the big hit starting process, when the big prize opening opening notification command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The in-round process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. The in-round process is a process for determining whether or not a notification command after opening the big prize opening is received, or a process to be executed when a notification command after opening the big winning opening is received (a special variable prize in each round). This includes a process for performing settings for performing an effect performed when the ball device 7 is in the closed state (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during closing). In the in-round processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” when the notification command after the special winning opening is received is received.

  The round post-process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. Post-round processing is performed as a process for determining whether or not a winning prize opening notification command or a winning end designation command has been received, or a process to be executed when a winning prize opening notification command is received. Setting for performing an ending effect (for example, for an ending effect), for example, a process for performing a setting (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to an effect during opening) or a process to be executed when a hit end designation command is received. For example, setting a corresponding production control pattern and ending production execution time timer value). In the round post-processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” when a notification command during opening of a special winning opening is received, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” when a winning end designation command is received. To do.

  The process after the big hit in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. Whether the ending effect execution time timer set in the post-round processing (step S176) has timed out or not (whether the elapsed time after the start of execution of the ending effect in the image display device 5 has reached the set time) And the like. In the post-hit end processing, when the ending effect execution time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of winning effect determination processing (S150). In the winning effect determination process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S151), and uses the first start opening winning designation command as a new received command. Is determined (step S152). When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening prize designation command has not been received (step S152; NO), the effect control CPU 120 receives the second start opening prize designation command as a new reception command. It is determined whether or not there is (step S154). When it is determined in step S154 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S154; NO), the winning effect determining process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening winning designation command is received (step S152; YES), the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the high base flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Then, it is determined whether or not the time-short state (highly accurate high base state) is established (step S155). When it is determined that the time is not short (step S155: NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold effect determination process (step S160). Processing for determining a hold effect, an active display effect, an action effect, an action effect effect, a concealment effect, and the like are included in the hold effect determination process in step S160 (same as the hold effect determination process in step S163). Details will be described later.

  After executing the hold effect etc. determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination content of the hold effect etc. determination process (step S161). Specifically, for example, the production control CPU 120 associates with the buffer number of the pre-read notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number of the start winning in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the determination contents of the hold effect etc. determination processing Remember.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 adds a new hold display to the start winning storage display area 5H based on the determination content stored in step S161 (step S162). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect control pattern that causes the start winning memory display area 5H to display a hold display according to the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the above-described prefetch notice buffer 194B. Set as a usage pattern and determine in the hold effect determination process by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The hold display displayed in the display mode at the time of addition is added to the start winning storage display area 5H. Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S154 that the second start opening winning designation command is received (step S154; YES), the effect control CPU 120 refers to, for example, the high base flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Then, it is determined whether or not it is a time-short state (highly accurate high base state) (step S156). When it is determined that the time is short (highly accurate high base state) (step S156: YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold effect determination process (step S163). The hold effect determination process in step S163 is the same as the hold effect determination process in step S160.

  After executing the hold effect determination process (step S163), the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of step S163, step S164, and step S165, and ends the winning effect determination process. In addition, each process of step S163, step S164, and step S165 is the same as the process which concerns on each process of step S160, step S161, and step S162.

  When it is determined in step S155 that the time is short (step S155: YES), or when it is determined in step S156 that the time is not short (step S156: NO), a holding addition process according to the start opening prize designation is executed. (S166). Specifically, similar to the case where the presentation control CPU 120 determines not to execute the hold effect in the hold effect determination process (steps S160 and S163), a normal display mode (as a display mode after addition and after each shift) For example, information indicating white) is stored, and a hold display displayed in a normal display mode is added to the start winning storage display area 5H. Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

(Details of step S160 and step S163)
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a determination ratio related to a change effect such as a hold. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio regarding the concealment effect and the character effect. Hereinafter, the process of step S160 (step S163) of the winning effect determination process described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a large character effect and a small character effect are prepared as an action effect or an action gaze effect. In the case where the large character effect and the small character effect are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as “character effect”.

The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, the following process in the process of step S160 (step S163).
(A) Process for determining whether to execute a change effect such as hold (B) Process for determining the final display color (C) Process for determining whether to execute a concealment effect (D) Perform a character effect (E) process for determining whether or not to execute change effect such as hold and character effect

(A: Processing for determining whether to execute a change effect such as hold)
In the present embodiment, at the time of the current winning, when at least one of a holding effect such as a holding change effect (holding change effect or active display change effect), a concealment effect, and a character effect is executed at the time of winning the previous prize. When the determined hold display or active display does not exist (that is, when the hold display or active display that is the target of any pre-reading notice effect is not displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H or the active display area AHA) ) And the variation category (variation category designated by the variation category designation command) is any one of “PA3”, “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5”. In addition, if the hold display by the current prize is the hold display before 3 digests or 4 digests (that is, start prize) When there are already two hold displays in the memory display area 5H and the hold display added by the current winning is the third hold display, or there are already three hold displays in the start winning memory display area 5H In the case where the hold display added by the current winning is the fourth hold display), it is determined whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold using a random value.

  On the other hand, at the time of the current winning, the holding determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold change effect (hold change effect or active display change effect), the concealment effect, and the character effect at the time of the previous winning prize. When the display or active display exists (that is, when the hold display or active display that is the target of any pre-reading notice effect is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H or the active display area AHA), When the variation category is “PA1”, “PA2”, “PB1”, or when the hold display by the current winning is a hold display such as 1 digest, 2 digests or 5 digests, etc. It is decided not to execute the change effect. In addition, when there is a hold display or active display determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect, the change effect such as the hold is not executed. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the complicated announcement effect. In addition, the control process can be simplified. In the present embodiment, when the change effect such as the hold is not executed, the display color of the hold display or the active display is “white (normal mode)”.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice buffer 194B, and whether there is a hold display or an active display determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect. To check. If the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute a change effect such as a hold in a certain prize, it corresponds to the buffer number corresponding to the hold display of the prize in the pre-read notice buffer 194B (see FIG. 10C). In addition, information (last display color, execution timing, etc.) related to the change effect such as hold is stored, and when it is determined to execute the concealment effect, information indicating that the concealment effect is executed in association with the buffer number (for example, a flag) Etc.), and when it is decided to execute the character effect, information related to the character effect (information indicating whether to execute the large character effect or the small character effect, execution timing in association with the buffer number) Etc.). Therefore, there is a hold display or an active display that the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect by referring to the prefetch notice buffer 194B. It can be confirmed whether or not.

  When there is no hold display or active display determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect (hold change effect or active display change effect), the concealment effect, and the character effect, the effect control CPU 120 Determines whether the variation category is any one of “PA3”, “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5”.

  When the variation category is any one of “PA3”, “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the pending display for the current winning prize three times before or four times. Check if it is the previous hold display.

  When the hold display by the current winning is the hold display before the last three (that is, there are already two hold displays in the start winning memory display area 5H and the hold display added by the current winning is the third hold display. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold at a determination rate as shown in FIG. FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram for explaining a determination ratio of whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold in the case where the hold display by the current winning is the hold display three times before the completion. According to the example shown in FIG. 24A, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a change effect such as hold at a rate of 40%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a change effect execution determination table for determining whether or not to hold a change effect, which is referred to when the hold display due to the current winning is the display of the previous three reservations. Determines whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold for each of “no execution” and “execution” so that “no execution” and “execution present” are determined at the ratio shown in FIG. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown). Specifically, in the determination table for determining whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold, a numerical value to be compared with a random value for determining whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold is 60:40 for “no execution” and “with execution”. All that needs to be assigned is a percentage.

  In addition, when the hold display by the current winning is the hold display before the last four (that is, there are already three hold displays in the start winning memory display area 5H and the hold display added by the current winning is the fourth hold display. In the case of hold display), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. FIG. 24B is an explanatory diagram for explaining a determination ratio of whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold when the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display four times before the completion. According to the example shown in FIG. 24B, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the change effect such as holding at a rate of 70%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a change effect execution determination table for determining whether or not to hold a change effect, which is referred to when the hold display due to the current winning is the display of the previous four reservations. Determines whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold for each of “No execution” and “Execution”, so that “No execution” and “Execution” are determined at the ratios shown in FIG. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for use. Specifically, in the determination table for determining whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold, a numerical value to be compared with a random value for determining whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold is 30:70 for “no execution” and “with execution”. All that needs to be assigned is a percentage.

  Note that the random number value for determining whether or not to execute the change effect such as hold may be updated in the effect random number update process (step S77), for example. Other random values used by the effect control CPU 120 (for example, a random value for determining the final display color (described later), a random value for determining whether or not to perform the character effect, a random value for determining whether or not to perform the concealment effect (described later), and execution timing) The same applies to random numbers for determination (described later).

(B: Process for determining the final display color)
In the present embodiment, the display color (initial display color) of the hold display when newly added to the start winning storage display area 5H is “white (normal mode)”. When the final display color is “blue”, the initial display color is changed from “white” to the final display color “blue” by a change effect such as hold (hold change effect or active display change effect). When the final display color is “red”, the initial display color is changed from “white” to the final display color “red” by a change effect such as one hold.

  When it is determined that the change effect such as the hold is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display color (final display color) by the change effect such as the hold at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. FIG. 24C is an explanatory diagram illustrating the final display color determination ratio. According to the example shown in FIG. 24C, when the variation category is any one of “PA3” and “PB3”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display color to be “blue” at a rate of 100%. To do. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 24C, when the variation category is any one of “PA4” and “PA5”, the effect control CPU 120 sets the final display color to “blue” at a rate of 80%. The final display color is determined to be “red” at a rate of 20%. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 24C, when the variation category is “PB4”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display color to be “blue” at a rate of 50%, and the rate of 50%. The final display color is determined to “red”. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 24C, when the variation category is “PB5”, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the final display color to be “blue” at a rate of 30% and a rate of 70%. The final display color is determined to “red”.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a final display color determination table that is referred to when the variation category is “PA3” or “PB3”. The final display color determination table includes “blue”, “ For determining the final display color for each of “blue” and “red” so that each of “red” is determined at the ratio shown in the corresponding variation category column (“PA3” and “PB3”) in FIG. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown). Specifically, in the final display color determination table, numerical values to be compared with the random values for determining the final display color may be assigned to “blue” and “red” at a ratio of 100: 0. . The ROM 121 stores a final display color determination table that is referred to when the variation category is any one of “PA4” and “PA5”. The final display color determination table includes “blue”, “ For determining the final display color for each of “blue” and “red” so that each of “red” is determined at a ratio shown in the corresponding variation category column (“PA4” and “PA5”) in FIG. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value. Specifically, in the final display color determination table, numerical values to be compared with the random values for determining the final display color may be assigned to “blue” and “red” at a ratio of 80:20. . The ROM 121 stores a final display color determination table that is referred to when the variation category is “PB4”. In the final display color determination table, “blue” and “red” are respectively shown in FIG. As determined at the ratio shown in the corresponding variation category column (“PB4”) of C), the numerical values to be compared with the random values for determining the final display color are 50: “blue” and “red”. What is necessary is just to be allocated by the ratio of 50. The ROM 121 stores a final display color determination table that is referred to when the variation category is “PB5”. In the final display color determination table, “blue” and “red” are respectively shown in FIG. As determined at the ratio shown in the corresponding variation category column (“PB5”) of C), the numerical values to be compared with the random number value for final display color determination are 30 for “blue” and “red”: It suffices if it is allocated at a ratio of 70. As shown in FIG. 24C, the big hit expectation is “red”> “blue”.

  In addition, when the final display color is determined, the effect control CPU 120 stores information that can specify the determined final display color in association with the buffer number corresponding to the reserved display in the prefetch notice buffer 194B (Step S120). S161, step S164).

(C: processing for determining whether to execute the concealment effect)
In the present embodiment, at the time of the current winning, there is a holding display or an active display that is determined to execute at least one of the changing effect such as the holding effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect at the time of the previous winning. If not, it is determined whether or not to execute the concealment effect using a random value regardless of the determination result of whether or not the change effect such as holding is executed.

  On the other hand, when there is a hold display or active display that is determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect at the time of the winning of the previous winning this time at the time of the current winning Is determined not to execute the concealment effect.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined to execute the concealment effect at the time of winning a prize, the execution of the concealment effect starts immediately after the determination, and ends after the timing of the execution timing “variation” (described later). To do. In other words, it is assumed that the execution period of the concealment effect (concealment period) is from the time of winning a prize to the execution timing “after the change”.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the pre-read notice buffer 194B and determines at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect, as in the case of determining whether to execute the change effect such as the hold. It is confirmed whether there is a hold display or an active display determined to execute one effect. The effect control CPU 120 stores the confirmation result (presence / absence etc.) confirmed when deciding whether or not to execute the change effect such as the hold, and the confirmation result is replaced with the prefetch notice buffer 194B. You may refer to

  If there is no hold display or active display determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the concealment effect. Is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of whether or not to perform the concealment effect. According to the example shown in FIG. 25A, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the concealment effect at a rate of 50% when it becomes “big hit”, and at a rate of 3% when it becomes “lost”. It is decided to execute the concealment effect.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a concealment effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to when the display result (display result specified by the symbol designating command) is “big hit”. , “No execution” and “Execution executed” are determined at the ratios shown in the corresponding display result column (“big hit”) in FIG. 25A, respectively. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining whether to perform the concealment effect. Specifically, a numerical value to be compared with the random number for determining whether to perform the concealment effect is assigned to the “non-execution” and “execution” in the ratio of 50:50 in the concealment effect execution presence determination table. It only has to be. Further, the ROM 121 stores a concealment effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to when the display result is “losing”, and the concealment effect execution presence / absence determination table includes “no execution” and “execution” respectively. Are determined at the ratios shown in the corresponding display result column (“losing”) in FIG. 25A, random numbers for determining whether or not to perform the concealment effect are respectively displayed for “not executed” and “executed”. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value to be compared. Specifically, a numerical value to be compared with a random value for determining whether or not to perform the concealment effect is assigned to the “non-execution” and “execution” at a ratio of 97: 3 in the concealment effect execution / non-execution determination table. It only has to be.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 25A, the big hit expectation is higher when the concealment effect is executed than when it is not executed.

  Further, when it is determined that the concealment effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 stores information indicating that the concealment effect is executed in association with the buffer number corresponding to the hold display in the prefetch notice buffer 194B (step S161, Step S164).

(D: Process for determining whether or not to perform character production)
In the present embodiment, at the time of the current winning, there is a holding display or an active display that is determined to execute at least one of the holding effect change, the concealment effect, and the character effect at the time of the previous winning. If there is not, and the hold display by the current winning is the hold display before 3 digests or 4 before digest, regardless of the determination result of whether or not to execute the change effect such as hold Then, it is determined whether or not to execute the character effect using the random value.

  On the other hand, when there is a hold display or active display that is determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect at the time of the winning of the previous winning this time at the time of the current winning Or, when the hold display by the current winning is a hold display such as one before digestion, two before digestion or five before digestion, it is determined that the character effect is not executed.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the pre-read notice buffer 194B and determines at least any one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect as in the case of determining whether or not to execute the change effect such as the hold. It is checked whether there is a hold display or active display that is determined to be executed. The effect control CPU 120 stores the confirmation result (presence / absence etc.) confirmed when deciding whether or not to execute the change effect such as the hold, and the confirmation result is replaced with the prefetch notice buffer 194B. You may refer to

  When there is no hold display or active display determined to execute at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, and the character effect, the effect control CPU 120 uses the hold display due to the current winning prize. Check whether the display is 3 or 4 before the digestion.

  FIG. 25B shows whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes the character effect in the case where the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display before the third digest or the hold display before the fourth digest. Determine at such a decision rate. FIG. 25B is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of whether or not the character effect is executed. According to the example shown in FIG. 25 (B), when the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the concealment effect, it determines that the character effect is not executed at the rate of 70%, and executes the large character effect at the rate of 15%. And decide to execute the small character effect at a rate of 15%. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 25 (B), when executing the concealment effect, the CPU 120 for effect control determines not to execute the character effect at a rate of 20%, and performs the large character effect at a rate of 75%. It is determined to execute, and it is determined to execute the small character effect at a rate of 5%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a character effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to when the concealment effect is determined as “no execution”. The character effect execution execution determination table includes “no execution” and “large character effect”. “No execution” “Execution of large character effect” as determined in the ratio shown in the corresponding concealment effect column (“No execution”) in FIG. 25B. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining whether or not to perform a character effect should be assigned to each of “present” and “small character effect performed”. Specifically, in the character effect execution determination table, numerical values to be compared with the random value for character effect execution determination are “no execution”, “large character effect execution” and “small character effect execution”. As long as it is allocated at a ratio of 70:15:15. Further, the ROM 121 stores a character effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to when the concealment effect is determined to be “execution performed”. The character effect execution determination table includes “no execution” and “large character effect”. “No Execution” “Execution of Large Character Effect” so that “Execution” and “Small Character Effect Execution” are determined in the ratio shown in the corresponding concealment effect column (“Execution”) in FIG. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value to be compared with a random value for determining whether or not to perform character effect to each of “present” and “small character effect performed”. Specifically, in the character effect execution determination table, numerical values to be compared with the random value for character effect execution determination are “no execution”, “large character effect execution” and “small character effect execution”. As long as it is assigned at a ratio of 20: 75: 5.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 25B, the large character effect is more easily executed when the concealment effect is executed than when it is not executed. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 25B, the small character effect is less likely to be executed when the concealment effect is executed than when it is not executed. Also, according to the example shown in FIG. 25 (B), when the concealment effect is executed, the character effect is easier to execute (that is, either the large character effect or the small character effect is executed). Cheap).

  Further, when it is determined that the character effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 associates with the buffer number corresponding to the reserved display in the pre-read notice buffer 194B (information on the character effect (executes the large character effect or the small character effect). Is stored) (step S161, step S164).

(E: Process for determining execution timing of change effect such as hold and character effect)
The effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the effect determined to be executed when it is determined that at least one of the change effect such as the hold effect and the character effect is to be executed at the time of the current winning. Or it determines with the determination ratio as shown in FIG.25 (D).

  FIG. 25C is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold effect and the character effect when the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display before the last 3 games. According to the example shown in FIG. 25 (C), the production control CPU 120 determines the execution timing as “2 prior to digestion” at a rate of 50%, and sets the execution timing as “1 prior to digestion” at a rate of 30%. And the execution timing is determined as “the variation” at a rate of 20%. Note that the execution timing “the variation” is a timing during variable display. Therefore, when it is determined that the change effect such as the hold is executed and the execution timing is “the change”, the active display change effect is executed (the active display changes).

  For example, the ROM 121 stores an execution timing determination table that is referred to when the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display three times before the digest, and the execution timing determination table stores “two before digest”. As shown in FIG. 25 (C), each of “before one digestion” and “the change” is executed for each of “two before digestion”, “one before digestion”, and “the change”. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number for timing determination (not shown). Specifically, in the execution timing determination table, the numerical values to be compared with the random number for determining the execution timing are 50:30 for “2 before digestion”, “1 before digestion”, and “the change”. : It suffices if it is assigned at a ratio of 20.

  FIG. 25D is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold effect and the character effect when the hold display by the current winning is the hold display before the last 4 pieces. According to the example shown in FIG. 25D, the production control CPU 120 determines the execution timing as “3 digests before” at a rate of 20%, and the execution timing as “2 digests before” at a rate of 40%. The execution timing is determined to be “one digestion before” at a rate of 20%, and the execution timing is determined to be “the change” at a rate of 20%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores an execution timing determination table that is referred to when the display of the hold due to the current winning is the hold display of the previous 4th digest, and the execution timing determination table includes “3 prior digests”. As shown in FIG. 25 (D), “3 before digestion”, “2 digestion before”, “digestion 1” so that “digestion 2”, “digestion 1”, and “variation” are determined at the ratios shown in FIG. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing may be assigned to each of “Previous” and “Fluctuation”. Specifically, in the execution timing determination table, the numerical values to be compared with the random number for determining the execution timing are “3 before digestion”, “2 before digestion”, “1 before digestion”, and “the relevant variation”. As long as it is assigned at a ratio of 20: 40: 20: 20.

  In addition, when the execution timing is determined, the effect control CPU 120 stores information that can specify the execution timing in association with the buffer number corresponding to the hold display in the prefetch notice buffer 194B (steps S161 and S164). .

  According to FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, for example, when the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display three times before the completion, it is determined that the change effect such as the hold is executed, but the character effect is not executed. When this is done, the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In addition, when the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display before the last four times, when it is decided to execute the change effect such as hold but not to execute the character effect, The execution timing is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the hold display due to the current winning is the hold display three times before the completion, when it is determined that the character effect is to be executed but the change effect such as the hold is not to be executed, the character effect execution timing Is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In addition, when it is determined that the character effect is to be executed but the change effect such as the hold is not to be executed when the hold display by the current winning is the hold display four times before the completion, the execution timing of the character effect is determined. Is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when it is determined that both the on-holding change effect and the character effect are to be executed when the on-hold display due to the current winning is the on-hold display for the previous three games, the on-hold change effect and the character effect are executed in common. Is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In addition, when it is determined that both the on-hold change display and the character effect are to be executed when the on-hold display by the current winning is the on-hold display for the previous four times, the common change execution effect and the character effect are executed. Is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In other words, when it is determined to execute both the change effect such as the hold effect and the character effect, the execution timing is the same (that is, if the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is “3 before digestion”, the execution timing of the character effect is also the same). If it is “3 digests before” and the execution timing of the change effect such as holding is “2 digests before”, the execution timing of the character effect is also “2 digests” and the execution timing of the change effect such as “hold” is “ If it is “1st digest”, the execution timing of the character effect is “1 previous digest”, and if the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is “the change”, the execution timing of the character effect is also “the change”. ).

  As described above, the character effect is an effect executed as an action effect or an action gaze effect. When it is decided to execute the change effect such as the hold effect but not to execute the character effect, the change effect such as the hold effect is executed without executing the action effect or the action effect effect at one timing determined as described above. Will be executed. When it is determined that the character effect is to be executed but the change effect such as the hold is not to be executed, the character effect is executed as the action gaze effect at one timing determined as described above. . In addition, when it is determined to execute both the change effect such as the hold effect and the character effect, the character effect is executed as the action effect at one timing determined as described above.

  The processing in step S160 (step S163) has been described above, but the effect determined in step S160 (step S163) is executed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the variable display effect processing in step S172, for example. The

  26 to 30 are diagrams illustrating an example of a display operation in the display area of the image display device 5. Specifically, FIG. 26 shows an example of a display operation when a large character effect is executed. FIG. 27 shows an example of the display operation when the small character effect is executed. FIG. 28 shows an example of the display operation when the concealment effect is executed. FIG. 29 shows an example of a display operation when a small character effect and a concealment effect are executed. FIG. 30 shows a display operation example of the character effect (modified example). In each figure, white is represented by “◯”, blue is represented by “◎”, and “red” is represented by “★” as a display mode of the hold display or the active display.

  First, the large character effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26A shows a variable display corresponding to the active display K0 (active display corresponding to a not-shown hold display H0) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed. In the state where three hold displays H1, H2, and H3 are displayed, a scene in which a fourth hold display H4 is additionally displayed due to a new winning is shown. “4” “0” on the right side of the display area is a hold number display for displaying the hold number. The upper “4” indicates the number of holds in the first hold display, and the lower “0” indicates the number of holds in the second hold display.

  When there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold in the process of step S160 (see FIG. 24B), or the final. A process for determining a display color (see FIG. 24C), a process for determining whether to perform a concealment effect (see FIG. 25A), or a process for determining whether to perform a character effect. (See FIG. 25B) and a process for determining execution timing (FIG. 25D).

  In the example of FIG. 26, when there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the change effect such as hold, and determines that the final display color is “red (★)”. It is assumed that it is decided not to execute the effect, it is determined that the large character effect is executed, and the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the large character effect is determined to be “2 digests ago”. In addition, the hold display H4 (T) in the example indicates that it is a target for a change effect such as a hold and a large character effect (an action target for a large character effect and a change target for a change effect such as a hold). In addition, the display colors of the four hold displays H1, H2, H3, and H4 (T) in the start winning memory display area 5H are all “white (◯)”.

  FIG. 26 (b) shows a variable display corresponding to the active display K1 (active display corresponding to the hold display H1) after shifting once from the scene of FIG. 26 (a) (start condition is satisfied). This represents a scene in which a change three changes before the change corresponding to the hold display H4 (T) is being performed. Three on-hold displays H2, H3, and H4 (T) are displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. FIG. 26 (c) shows a scene following FIG. 26 (b) in which a fourth hold display H5 is additionally displayed due to a new winning.

  In the scenes (b) and (c) of FIG. 26, the hold display H4 (T) is at a position three times before the digestion instead of two times before the digestion determined as the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the large character effect. . Therefore, in the scenes (b) and (c) of FIG. 26, neither the hold change effect nor the large character effect is executed. Further, in the scene of FIG. 26 (c), there is a hold display H4 (T) in the start winning storage display area 5H. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the change effect such as the hold effect, the concealment effect, or the character effect in the winning that becomes the hold display H5.

  26D is shifted once from the scene of FIG. 26C, and the variable display (hold display H4 (T)) corresponding to the active display K2 (active display corresponding to the hold display H2) is displayed. This represents a scene in which a change two times before the corresponding change) is performed. FIG. 26 (e) is a scene following FIG. 26 (d).

  In the scenes of (d) and (e) in FIG. 26, the hold display H4 (T) is at the position two times before the digestion determined as the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the large character effect. Therefore, in the scenes of (d) and (e) in FIG. 26, the hold change effect and the large character effect are executed. Specifically, since the large character effect is executed together with the hold change effect, the large character effect is executed as the action effect. In the example shown in (d) and (e) of FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 displays the praying character (large), and then the character (large) prayer is communicated and the hold display H4 (T) is “white (◯). ) ”Is executed as a large character effect as an effect effect that appears to have changed from“ red (★) ”.

  In addition, although the action and expression of the character (Large) in FIG. 26 (d) and the facial expression (thing that seems to be happy) are examples when the hold display changes (when successful), the case where the hold display does not change (failed) Case) other motions and expressions (for example, sadness). That is, the effect control CPU 120 differs in the character (large) effect mode between when the large character effect is executed as the action effect and when the large character effect is executed as the action gaze effect. The same may be said of the character (small) in the small character production mentioned later.

  Next, the small character effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27A shows an example in which a small character effect is executed as an action effect. FIG. 27A shows a scene that continues from the middle of FIG. Specifically, (a) in FIG. 26 → (b) in FIG. 26 → (c) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 27 (A) → (b) in FIG. 27 (A) → FIG. 27 (A) ) In (c).

  However, (a) in FIG. 26 → (b) in FIG. 26 → (c) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 27 (A) → (b) in FIG. 27 (A) → ( c) In the example of transition as described above, when there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the change effect such as hold, and sets the final display color to “blue (（)”. It is determined that the concealment effect is not executed, the small character effect is determined to be executed, and the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the small character effect is determined to be “2 digests ago”. In addition, the hold display H4 (T) in the example indicates that the hold display H4 is a target for a change effect such as a hold and a small character effect (an action target for a small character effect and a change target for a change effect such as a hold). ing.

  In FIG. 27A, (a) is shifted once from the scene of FIG. 26 (c), and the variable display corresponding to the active display K2 (two before the fluctuation corresponding to the hold display H4 (T)). This represents a scene where the change is made. (B) of FIG. 27 (A) is a scene following (a) of FIG. 27 (A). (C) of FIG. 27 (A) is a scene following (b) of FIG. 27 (A).

  In the scenes (a) to (c) of FIG. 27A, the hold display H4 (T) is at the position two before the digestion determined as the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the small character effect. Accordingly, in the scenes (a) to (c) of FIG. 27A, the hold change effect and the small character effect are executed. Specifically, since the small character effect is executed together with the hold change effect, the small character effect is executed as the action effect. In the example shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. 27A, the effect control CPU 120 has a character (thing such as an item such as a ball or a card) corresponding to the final display color “blue (）)” ( Small) and a mark indicating the hold display H4 (T) (in FIG. 27A, an arrow and the word “STOP?”) Are displayed, and then the character (small) is moved to the position of the mark (hold display). The small character effect is executed as an action effect that makes it appear as if the hold display H4 (T) has changed from “white (◯)” to “blue (◎)” by placing an object held at the position of H4 (T). doing. In addition, the mark which instruct | indicates hold display H4 (T) may be a part of small character effect, and may differ from the small character effect performed accompanying a small character effect.

  FIG. 27 (B) shows an example in which a small character effect is executed as an action gaze effect. FIG. 27B shows a scene that continues from the middle of FIG. Specifically, (a) in FIG. 26 → (b) in FIG. 26 → (c) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 27 (B) → (b) in FIG. 27 (B) → FIG. 27 (B) ) In (c).

  However, (a) in FIG. 26 → (b) in FIG. 26 → (c) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 27 (B) → (b) in FIG. 27 (B) → ( c) In the example of the transition, when there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the change effect such as the hold, determines not to execute the concealment effect, It is determined that the production is to be executed, and the execution timing of the small character production is determined to be “2 digests”. In addition, the hold display H4 (T) in the example indicates that the hold display H4 is a target for a small character effect (an object of action for a small character effect).

  (A) of FIG. 27 (B) represents a scene where a shift is performed once from the scene of (c) of FIG. 26 and variable display corresponding to the active display K2 is performed. (B) in FIG. 27 (B) is a scene following (a) in FIG. 27 (B). (C) of FIG. 27 (B) is a scene following (b) of FIG. 27 (B).

  In the scenes (a) to (c) of FIG. 27B, the hold display H4 (T) is at the position two times before the digestion determined as the execution timing of the small character effect. Accordingly, in the scenes (a) to (c) in FIG. 27B, a small character effect is executed. Specifically, since the small character effect is executed independently, the small character effect is executed as the action gaze effect. In the example shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. 27B, the effect control CPU 120 changes to a gusset display color that does not actually change the display mode (“blue (）)” in FIG. 27B). After displaying the character (small) with the corresponding object and the mark indicating the hold display H4 (T), move the character (small) and pass it without placing the object held at the position of the mark. As a result, the small character effect is executed as the action gaze effect that does not change while the hold display H4 (T) remains “white (◯)”.

  In the present embodiment, the above-described “gass display color” is determined using a random number. For example, the ROM 121 has a gas color display color determination table that is referred to when a small character effect is executed as an action gas effect effect (when it is determined that a small character effect is to be executed but a change effect such as holding is not executed). In the gas display color determination table, a random value for determining the gas display color (non-red) is set for each of “blue” and “red” so that “blue” and “red” are determined at a predetermined ratio. It is only necessary to assign a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the figure. The predetermined ratio described above may be always constant (for example, “blue” is 70%, “red” is 30%, etc.), may be different depending on the display result, and may vary. It may be different depending on the pattern, may be different depending on the date and time (for example, the date and time is acquired from the RTC circuit 12), or may be different depending on the combination thereof. Instead of determining the “gass display color” using a random number, the “gass display color” may always be the same color (for example, always “blue”).

  Subsequently, the concealment effect will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 28A, variable display corresponding to the active display K0 is performed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and three hold displays H1, H2, and H3 are displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. In this state, a fourth hold display H4 is additionally displayed by a new winning, and a scene in which a concealment effect is started by the new winning is shown.

  In the example of FIG. 28, when there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute a change effect such as hold, and decides to set the final display color to “red (★)”. It is assumed that it is determined that the effect is to be executed, it is determined that the character effect is not to be executed, and the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is determined as “3 digests before”. As described above, the execution period of the concealment effect (the concealment period) is from the time of winning to the execution timing “after the change”. That is, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the concealment effect over a plurality of variations. In addition, the hold display H4 (T) in this example indicates that the hold display H4 is a target of a change effect such as a hold and a concealment effect (a target of a concealment period and a change target of a change effect such as a hold).

  Since it is determined to execute the concealment effect at the time of winning a prize, as shown in FIG. 28A, the concealment effect is started immediately after the determination. In FIG. 28 (a) to FIG. 28 (e), the shaded display in the lower part of the display area corresponds to the concealment effect. In FIGS. 28A to 28E, for the convenience of explanation, it is possible to visually recognize the hold display (number, position, display mode) and active display (display mode) even if the display is shaded. However, in practice, at least some of them become difficult to view or become invisible by executing the concealment effect. In the example of FIG. 28 (also in FIG. 29), it is assumed that the hold display (number, position, display mode) and active display (display mode) are not visible during the execution period of the concealment effect (the concealment period).

  FIG. 28 (b) is shifted once from the scene of FIG. 28 (a), and the variable display corresponding to the active display K1 (the change three times before the change corresponding to the hold display H4 (T)). Represents a scene where FIG. 28C shows a scene where a shift is performed once from the scene of FIG. 28B and a variable display corresponding to the active display K2 is performed. In FIG. 28D, a shift is performed once from the scene of FIG. 28C, and variable display (hold display H4 (T) corresponding to active display K3 (active display corresponding to hold display H3) is displayed. This represents a scene in which a change corresponding to the previous change is performed. 28E is shifted once from the scene of FIG. 28D, and a variable display (holding) corresponding to the active display K4 (T) (active display corresponding to the holding display H4 (T)). The scene corresponding to the display H4 (T) is shown. (F) of FIG. 28 represents a scene following the process (e) of FIG. 28, where the concealment effect has ended.

  In the scene of (b) of FIG. 28, the hold display H4 (T) is at the position three times before the digestion determined as the execution timing of the change effect such as hold. Accordingly, in the scene of FIG. 28B, the hold change effect is executed. However, since (a) to (e) of FIG. 28 are the concealment period, and the hold display and the active display are not visible during the concealment period, the player in the scene of FIG. Cannot recognize the display color of the hold display H4 (T) or the like. The player can recognize the display color of the hold display H4 (T) or the like after the concealment effect ends as shown in FIG. Thereby, interest can be suitably maintained until the end of the concealment effect.

  In the example of FIG. 28, the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is determined as “3 before digestion”, but when the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is determined as “the change”, FIG. In the scene of (e), the active change effect is executed. That is, the display mode of the active display H4 (T) corresponding to the hold display H4 (T) changes from “white (◯)” to “red (★)” during the concealment period. In other words, the concealment effect ends after the execution timing “the change”. That is, the concealment period is from the time of winning a prize to the execution timing “after the change”.

  Next, the case where the small character effect and the concealment effect are executed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 shows a scene that continues from the middle of FIG. Specifically, FIG. 26 (a) → FIG. 26 (b) → FIG. 26 (c) → FIG. 29 (a) → FIG. 29 (b) → FIG. 29 (c) → FIG. Transition is made as (d) → (e) in FIG. 29 → (f) in FIG. 29.

  However, (a) in FIG. 26 → (b) in FIG. 26 → (c) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 29 → (b) in FIG. 29 → (c) in FIG. 29 → (d) in FIG. → (e) in FIG. 29 → (f) in FIG. 29 In the example of transition as shown in FIG. 29 (f), when there is a winning that becomes a hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a change effect such as hold, The final display color is determined to be “red (★)”, the concealment effect is determined to be performed, the small character effect is determined to be performed, and the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the small character effect is “2 times before digestion” Shall be determined. Therefore, in this example, the concealment effect is executed in (a) of FIG. 26 → (b) of FIG. 26 → (c) of FIG. 26. In addition, the hold display H4 (T) in the example is a change display such as the hold display H4, such as the hold change effect, the covert effect, and the small character effect target (the object of the cover period, the action target of the small character effect, and the hold change) It is shown that the target is a change in production).

  FIG. 29A shows a scene where a shift is performed once from the scene of FIG. 26C and variable display corresponding to the active display K2 is performed. FIG. 29B is a scene following FIG. 29A. FIG. 29 (c) is a scene following FIG. 29 (b). FIG. 29D shows a scene where a shift is performed once from the scene of FIG. 29C and variable display corresponding to the active display K3 is performed. FIG. 29E shows a scene where a shift is performed once from the scene of FIG. 29D and variable display corresponding to the active display K4 (T) is performed. FIG. 29 (f) shows a scene following FIG. 29 (e) where the concealment effect has ended.

  In the scenes of (a) to (c) in FIG. 29, the hold display H4 (T) is at the position two times before the digestion determined as the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold and the small character effect. Accordingly, in the scenes (a) to (c) of FIG. 29, the hold change effect and the small character effect are executed. Specifically, since the small character effect is executed together with the hold change effect, the small character effect is executed as the action effect. In the scenes of (a) to (c) of FIG. 29, the player can recognize what the display color of the specific hold display on which the small character effect is applied, even though it is during the concealment period. . Specifically, in the scene of FIG. 29 (c), the character (small) passes by without placing an object corresponding to the final display color “red (★)” at the position of the mark. 29 (c), it becomes possible to recognize that the display color of the hold display at the position of the mark is “red (★)”.

  In other words, if the small character effect is executed during the concealment period, there is a risk that the change target or the display mode after the change may be recognized, and the interest cannot be suitably maintained. In order to make the problem difficult to occur, the small character effect is less likely to be executed when the concealment effect is executed than when the concealment effect is not executed (see FIG. 25B).

  If the small character effect is executed during the concealment period, there is a possibility that the change target and the display mode after the change are recognized. That is, as shown in FIG. 27A, the small character effect is executed in a state in which the change target and the display mode after the change are clearly shown in a state before the hold display and the active display are changed. Therefore, if the small character effect is executed as the action effect, even if the state after the hold display or the active display is changed cannot be confirmed, that is, even during the concealment period, the change target and the display mode after the change Can be recognized. On the other hand, when the large character effect is executed during the concealment period, there is no possibility that the change target or the display mode after the change is recognized. That is, as shown in FIG. 26, the large character effect is executed in a state in which neither the change target nor the display mode after the change is clearly shown in a state before the hold display or the active display is changed. Therefore, even if a large character effect is executed as an effect effect, if the state after the hold display or active display is changed cannot be confirmed, that is, during the concealment period, the change target and the display mode after the change are recognized. Impossible.

  Accordingly, as described above, when the concealment effect is executed, the small character effect is less likely to be executed than when the concealment effect is not executed, whereas when the concealment effect is executed, the concealment effect is not executed. Therefore, it is difficult for the large character effect to be executed (see FIG. 25B). On the contrary, in order to increase the expectation after the concealment period, the large character effect is more easily executed when the concealment effect is executed than when the concealment effect is not executed (see FIG. 25B).

  In FIG. 25B, the ratio of determining the large character effect and the small character effect is the same when the concealment effect is not executed, but when the concealment effect is not executed, the large character effect is the smaller character effect. It may be easier to determine, or the small character production may be more easily determined than the large character production.

  In addition, although it demonstrated that the case where a large character effect was performed as an action effect and the case where a large character effect was performed as an effect gas effect effect, the character (large) effect mode was different. The effect mode of the character (large) may be the same (or substantially the same) in the case of executing and the case of executing the large character effect as the action gaze effect. For example, the character (large) may have the same (or substantially the same) action or facial expression when the hold display or the like changes (successful) and when the hold display or the like does not change (failure). . As a result, when a large character effect is executed during the concealment period, in addition to the change target and the display mode after the change, it is also unrecognizable whether the hold display has changed (whether it has succeeded or failed). Can be possible.

Next, a character effect (modified example) will be described with reference to FIG.
(Modification of large character production)
It has been described that the large character effect is an effect executed in a state in which neither the change target nor the display mode after the change is clearly indicated in the state before the hold display or the active display is changed. It is not limited to. For example, the large character effect may be an effect executed in a state before changing the hold display or the active display, in which the change target is not clearly shown but the display form after the change is clearly shown. For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the large character effect as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B instead of the large character effect as shown in FIGS. Also good. In the large character production shown in FIG. 30A, the character (large) looks at and prays for an object corresponding to the final display color “red (★)”. Therefore, even during the concealment period, if a large character effect is executed as an effect effect (for example, if it can be determined that the change has been successful from the action or expression of the character (large)), the change target cannot be recognized, The display mode after change (“red (★)”) can be recognized.

(Modification of small character production)
It was explained that the small character effect is an effect that is executed in a state in which the change target and the display form after the change are clearly shown in the state before the hold display and the active display are changed. It is not limited to. For example, the large character effect may be an effect executed in a state in which the change target is clearly indicated but the display state after the change is not clearly specified in a state before the hold display or the active display is changed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 replaces the small character effects as shown in FIGS. 27A to 27C with small characters as shown in FIGS. An effect may be executed. In the small character effect shown in FIG. 30B, the character (small) does not have an object corresponding to the final display color. Therefore, when the small character effect is executed as the action effect during the concealment period, the change target can be recognized, but the display mode after the change cannot be recognized.

  In the case of execution during the concealment period, an effect (for example, the large character effect shown in FIG. 26) in which the change target and the display mode after the change are unrecognizable when performed during the concealment period is set as the effect A. The change target is unrecognizable, but the display mode after the change is the recognizable effect (for example, the large character effect shown in FIG. 30A) as the effect B, and the change object is executed when executed during the concealment period. The display mode after the change is recognizable but the recognizable effect (for example, the small character effect shown in FIG. 30B) is the effect C, and the change target is also changed after the change during the concealment period. When the effect which can also recognize the display mode (for example, the small character effect shown in FIG. 27) is the effect D, the presence / absence of execution may be determined as follows. When the concealment effect is executed, the effect A may be determined more easily than at least one of the effect B and the effect C. Further, when the concealment effect is executed, the effect D may be determined more difficult than at least one of the effect B and the effect C. Further, when the concealment effect is being executed, the effect B may be less likely to be executed than when the concealment effect is not being executed. Further, when the concealment effect is being executed, the effect C may be less likely to be executed than when the concealment effect is not being executed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, the gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of playing a game, and corresponds to a variable display (for example, a variable display of decorative symbols or the like). Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display (for example, hold display, active display, etc.) (for example, a winning effect determination process in step S150 for displaying the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H, active in the active display area AHA) FIG. 25A shows a variable display start processing in step S172 and a predetermined effect in which at least a part of the specific display is difficult to see (for example, a variable display start setting process in step S171). Predetermined performance execution means (for example, see FIG. 28 for the performance mode) in which the presence / absence of execution is determined at such a determination ratio. For example, as a suggestion effect that suggests a change in the display mode of the specific display and the first suggestion effect (for example, the variable display start setting process in step S171 in FIG. 25B). A second character effect (for example, variable display start setting in step S171) different from the first suggestive effect and the large character effect (for example, refer to FIG. 26 for the effect mode) whose execution is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the process, the display mode of the specific display changes at least one of small character effects (for example, see FIG. 27 for the effect mode) whose execution is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. Suggestive effect execution means (for example, variable display effect processing in step S172) that can be executed in advance, and the second suggestion effect is greater than the first suggestion effect. When the display mode of the fixed display changes, the display mode of the specific display after the change is easy to recognize (for example, the small character effect shown in FIG. 27 is compared with the large character effect shown in FIG. 26). The display mode of the hold display after the change when the display mode of the hold display changes is easy to recognize), and when the predetermined effect is being executed, compared to when the predetermined effect is not being executed The second suggestion effect is less likely to be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 25B, the small character effect is less likely to be executed when the concealment effect is being executed than when the concealment effect is not being executed. According to 25 (B), the ratio of the small character effect being executed when the concealment effect is not executed is 15%, whereas the small character effect is executed when the concealment effect is being executed. The proportion that is received is 5%. ). Thereby, it can prevent that the display mode of the specific display after a change is understood, and a game entertainment interest falls.

  In addition, that the display mode of the specific display is easy to recognize means that it is easy to recognize what the display mode of the specific display is. Specifically, when there are three colors of “white”, “blue”, and “red” as the display mode of the specific display, whether the display mode of one specific display of interest is “white” or “blue” It is easy to recognize whether it is “red”. In the above embodiment, the ease of recognizing the display mode of the specific display is based on the presence / absence of notification of the display mode, but the ease of recognizing the display mode of the specific display is other than the presence / absence of notification of the display mode. It may be due to. For example, it may be easy to recognize by an accurate system of notification (or ambiguity, intentionally having a range, etc.), or may be based on the confirmation of the notification (display size, ease of viewing by color, shape). It may be easy to recognize. Note that auditory (voice) notification may be used instead of visual (display) notification.

In addition, the second suggestion effect has the following modes in order to easily recognize the display mode of the specific display after the change in the case where the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect.
(A) Although the display mode of the specific display after the change is shown in the second suggestion effect (for example, (a) in FIG. 27A), the display mode of the specific display after the change is not shown in the first suggestion effect ( For example, refer to (d) of FIG. 26), the second suggestion effect is easy to recognize the display mode of the specific display after the change when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect. That is, it is a comparison of ease of recognition based on the presence or absence of the above-described notification. In the above embodiment, the changed display mode is notified by the character (small) in the small character effect ((a) in FIG. 27), but is not notified in the large character effect ((d in FIG. 26). )), The small character effect makes it easier to recognize the changed display mode of the specific display when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the large character effect.
(A) Although the display mode of the specific display after the change is shown in both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect is a change when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect. The display mode of the later specific display is easy to recognize. That is, it is a comparison of the ease of recognition other than the presence or absence of the above-described notification.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the specific display means can display each of the specific displays corresponding to each of the variable displays, and the second suggestion effect is more specific than the first suggestion effect. When the display mode changes, the specific display of the change target is easy to recognize (for example, the small character effect shown in FIGS. 27 and 30B is the large character shown in FIGS. 26 and 30A). It may be easy to recognize the hold display to be changed when the display mode of the hold display changes compared to the effect).

  Note that the fact that the specific display of the change target is easy to recognize means that it is easy to recognize which specific display changes the display mode. For example, when four hold displays and one active display are displayed, it is easy to recognize which changes. In the above-described embodiment, the ease of recognizing the specific display of the change target may be the notification of the change target (in addition to the arrow in FIG. 27, etc., the number of the change target may be reported in numbers). However, the ease of recognizing the specific display of the change target may be other than the notification of the change target. For example, it may be easy to recognize by an accurate system of notification (or ambiguity, intentionally having a range, etc.), or may be based on the confirmation of the notification (display size, ease of viewing by color, shape). It may be easy to recognize. Note that auditory (voice) notification may be used instead of visual (display) notification.

Further, the second suggestion effect has the following modes in order to make it easy to recognize the specific display of the change target when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect.
(A) Although the change target is indicated in the second suggestion effect (for example, (a) in FIG. 27A), the change target is not indicated in the first suggestion effect (see, for example, FIG. 26D). The 2 suggestion effect is easy to recognize the specific display of the change target when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect. That is, it is a comparison of ease of recognition based on the presence or absence of the above-described notification. In the above embodiment, the change target is notified by an instruction (such as an arrow) in the small character effect (FIG. 27 (a)), but is not notified in the large character effect ((d) in FIG. 26). The small character effect makes it easier to recognize the specific display of the change target when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the large character suggestion effect.
(A) Although the change target is shown in both the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect recognizes the specific display of the change target when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect. It's easy to do. That is, it is a comparison of the ease of recognition other than the presence or absence of the above-described notification.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, since the concealment effect ends after the execution timing “the change”, the hold display and the active display do not change after the concealment effect ends, but may change after the concealment effect ends. For example, the active display change effect can be executed twice or more, and at least one of the execution timings may be set after the end timing of the concealment effect so that the active display changes after the concealment effect ends. Further, the hold display or the active display may be changed after the concealment effect is ended by advancing the end timing of the concealment effect.

  In the above embodiment, the character effect is executed at most once during the concealment period, but the character effect may be executed a plurality of times during the concealment period. That is, in the above-described embodiment, when the character effect is executed, if another hold display determined at the time of winning is already present, it is determined that the character effect is not executed without determining whether to execute using the random value. Even if another hold display determined at the time of winning when the character effect is executed already exists, the presence / absence of execution using a random value may be determined.

  Note that the plurality of character effects may be of the same type or different types. That is, the small character effect may be executed twice or more during one concealment period (more than one large character effect may be executed), and two large character effects may be performed during one concealment period. It may be executed more than once (further, the small character effect may be executed once or more), and the small character effect and the large character effect may be executed once each during the concealment period.

  Further, in a mode in which the character effect can be executed a plurality of times during the concealment period, the character effect is more likely to be executed multiple times when the concealment effect is executed than when the concealment effect is not executed. Good. There may be a plurality of types of concealment effect execution periods (concealment periods). Further, when the execution period is a concealment effect having a long execution period, the character effect may be executed more than once compared to when the execution period is a short concealment effect.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold, whether or not to execute a final display color or a concealment effect, whether or not to execute a character effect, and execution timing are determined separately. , At least two or more may be determined simultaneously. For example, whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold, the final display color, and the execution timing of the change effect such as hold may be determined at once using, for example, a large table. Further, whether to execute the concealment effect, whether to execute the character effect, and the execution timing of the character effect may be determined at once using, for example, a large table. Alternatively, all may be determined at once using, for example, a large table.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is determined when the execution of the change effect such as the hold is determined, but the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is determined when the execution of the change effect such as the hold is determined. For example, it may be determined whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold at the position after the shift when the shift is performed. The same applies to the character production.

  In the above embodiment, the change effect such as hold is executed during variable display, but the change effect such as hold may be executed during shift instead of or in addition to variable display. The same applies to the character production.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the determination ratio of execution of change effects, such as a hold | maintenance, when the hold display by this time winning is the hold display before 3 digests, it is always constant (refer FIG. 24 (A)), Depending on some condition, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold may be varied. For example, similarly to the determination ratio of whether or not to perform the concealment effect (see FIG. 25A), the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the change effect such as the hold may be changed according to the display result, or the final display color may be determined. Similarly to the ratio (see FIG. 24C), the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the change effect such as the hold may be varied depending on the variation category. The same applies to the determination ratio of whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold when the hold display by winning this time is the hold display before the last 4 pieces.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold is determined for the hold display due to the current winning, but instead of or in addition to the hold display due to the current winning, the hold display before the current winning is displayed. Whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold may be determined. Moreover, you may cancel, for example, the execution presence / absence of the change effect such as the hold already determined before the execution.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the display mode of a hold display is made into three colors, white, blue, and red, the display mode of a hold display is not limited to this. For example, it may be other three colors (for example, three colors of purple, yellow, and red) different from at least one color from white, blue, and red, or may be two colors or four or more colors. Moreover, patterns, shapes, and sizes may be different. The same applies to the active display. Further, there may be a display mode dedicated to active display that is not displayed as the hold display.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the change of a display mode is one time at most about a certain hold display, you may make it change twice or more. The same applies to the active display. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the display mode (initial display color) of the hold display added to the start winning memory | storage display area 5H is one type (white), there may be two or more types of initial display colors.

  Further, in the above embodiment, only one hold display determined at the time of winning when the change effect such as hold is executed exists in the start winning storage display area 5H, but a plurality of hold displays may exist. That is, in the above-described embodiment, when a change effect such as a hold is executed, if another hold indication determined at the time of winning is already present, it is determined that the change effect such as a hold is not executed without determining whether to execute using a random value. However, even if another on-hold display determined at the time of winning is already present when a change effect such as on-hold is executed, the presence / absence of execution using a random value may be determined.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the determination rate of execution of the concealment effect is varied according to the display result, the determination rate of whether the concealment effect is performed may be varied according to the variation category. In the above embodiment, the execution ratio of the character effect is determined after determining whether or not to perform the concealment effect. However, the execution ratio of the concealment effect may be determined after determining whether or not the character effect is performed. For example, the determination ratio of whether or not the character effect is performed may be varied depending on the display result (or the variation category), and the determination ratio of whether or not the hidden effect may be performed may be varied depending on whether or not the character effect is performed.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute a large character effect is determined at the time of winning a prize. For example, instead of or at the time of winning a prize, whether or not to execute a large character effect may be determined at the start of variation. When determining whether or not to execute a large character effect at the start of variation, whether or not to execute a large character effect may be varied according to the variation pattern. The same applies to the small character production.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the concealment effect is implement | achieved by the display in the image display apparatus 5, the implementation | achievement method of an concealment effect is not limited to this. For example, instead of or in addition to the display on the image display device 5, a concealment effect may be realized by a movable accessory. Further, the concealment effect is realized by moving the image display device 5 so that the start winning memory display area 5H is hidden behind the accessory (may be a movable accessory or a non-movable accessory). May be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the concealment effect is executed by lottery (random number for determining whether to perform the concealment effect), but may be executed periodically using the RTC circuit 126, for example.

  In the above-described embodiment, the concealment effect makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the hold display and the active display, but it may be difficult or impossible to visually recognize part or all of the action effect and the action effect effect. That is, it may be difficult or impossible to visually recognize the small character effect and the large character effect.

  In the above embodiment, the concealment effect makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the hold display and the active display, but the concealment effect only needs to make it difficult or impossible to visually confirm the hold display.

  In addition, the aspect which makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize a hold display, an active display, etc. is not limited to what hides a hold display or an active display. It may be difficult or impossible to visually recognize the hold display or the active display by making the hold display itself small, translucent, transparent, or deleted.

  Further, the large character effect is not limited to that shown in FIG. 26 or FIG. For example, like the large character effect shown in FIG. 26, the change object and the display mode after the change are not notified at the stage before the change, the background effect, the group effect, the effect by the movable accessory, the button effect, the effect by the decorative pattern Etc. Further, as in the large character effect shown in FIG. 30A, in the stage before the change, the change object is not notified but the display mode after the change is notified, for example, the background effect (for example, notification by the background color), the group effect ( For example, notification by group color or direction of travel), effect by movable accessory (for example, notification by movable mode), button effect (for example, notification by button display color or effect after pressing), effect by decorative pattern (for example, wording of symbol) ("Change to blue" or "change to red")) or the like.

  Similarly, the small character effects are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 27 and 30B. For example, as in the small character production shown in FIG. 27, the stage production before the change, the change target and the display mode after the change are notified, the background production, the group production, the production by the movable accessory, the button production, the production by the decorative design. Etc. In addition, as in the small character effect shown in FIG. 30B, in the stage before the change, the display effect after the change is not notified but the change target is notified, the background effect, the group effect, the effect by the movable accessory, the button An effect, an effect by a decorative design, and the like may be used.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of rounds is two types of 8 rounds and 16 rounds, but the number of rounds may be three or more types. For example, there may be three types: 4R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and 16R probability variation big hit. In the above embodiment, a gaming machine that provides only a probable big hit as the big hit type is shown, but a gaming machine that includes a non-probable big hit (normal big hit) as the big hit type may be used.

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Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The contents of the second embodiment have been described with reference to the contents (for example, FIGS. 3 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 19, and FIGS. 21 to 24) that are common (identical or similar) to the first embodiment. Content). In the description of the second embodiment, all or part of the description regarding the contents common to the first embodiment will be omitted. That is, regarding the second embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 31 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. In the front view of FIG. 46, some members (for example, the movable accessory 17 in FIG. 1) are omitted from the front view of FIG. 1, and some members (for example, the lamp 9 in FIG. 1) are omitted. Symbols for the speaker 8) are omitted. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 31 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (back) side. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a facing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment is similar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 1) in the first embodiment, with the normal winning ball device 6 </ b> A, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6 </ b> B, Special variable winning ball device 7, first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, first hold indicator 25A, second hold indicator 25B, normal symbol indicator 20, passing gate 41, ordinary figure hold A display 25C, an image display device 5, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B, and the like are provided.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, instead of the starting winning memory display area 5H in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, a first starting winning memory display area 5D and a second starting winning memory display area 5U. Is set. In the first start winning memory display area 5D, a hold display for displaying the first special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed in the same manner as the first hold indicator 25A. That is, the number of the first special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner. In the second start winning memory display area 5U, a hold display for displaying the second special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed in the same manner as the second hold indicator 25B. In other words, the number of second special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  For example, an active display area may be provided between the first start winning storage display area 5D and the second start winning storage display area 5U.

  A member that forms the lower plate 91 is provided with a stick controller 31A, and a member that forms the upper plate 90 is provided with a push button 31B. The tilting operation of the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A, and the pressing operation performed on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B. When the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are operated within an operation effective period during which an operation is effectively received in a notice effect, which will be described later, an effect corresponding to the operation is executed.

  FIG. 32A is an enlarged view, and FIG. 32B is an example of a volume adjustment screen. As shown in FIG. 32A, the members forming the upper plate 90 are provided with two volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B for adjusting the volume output from the speaker 8. The volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are arranged side by side so that the player can operate, and after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the state where the change display of the special symbol or the normal symbol is stopped for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) During a demonstration performance period that is executed when the volume adjustment button 42A disposed on the right side is pressed, the volume output from the speaker 8 increases and the volume adjustment button 42B disposed on the left side is pressed. When operated, the volume output from the speaker 8 is reduced. By operating the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, the volume of the sound output from the speaker 8 can be appropriately adjusted between “1” and “9”.

  It should be noted that a button switch unit 43 that detects a pressing operation on the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is located at a position corresponding to the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B inside the member forming the upper plate 90 (FIG. 32A). , See FIG. 33).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, the stick controller 31A that can be tilted in the front-rear and left-right directions, the push button 31B that can be pressed downward, and can be pressed backward. The volume control buttons 42A and 42B are provided so as to be operable by the player. When these are operated by the player, an operation process corresponding to the operation is performed. For example, when the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is operated in a predetermined operation mode (for example, single stroke operation, continuous stroke operation, long press operation, etc.), the display image of the image display device 5 changes at a timing according to the operation. Sound effects. In addition, when the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are operated in a predetermined operation mode (for example, a single stroke operation, a continuous stroke operation, a long press operation, etc.), an image displayed on the image display device 5 at a timing according to the operation ( For example, a volume level indicator (see FIG. 32B) or the like changes, or an adjustment sound effect is output at a volume corresponding to the adjusted level from the speaker 8. The single hit operation is an operation in a single hit mode, the continuous hit operation is an operation in a continuous hit mode, and the long press operation is an operation in a long press mode.

  Of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B perform an operation process that does not correspond to the long press operation when the long press operation is performed. Is called. For example, when the push button 31B is operated for a long time, the display image of the image display device 5 is changed or a sound effect is output in the form when the continuous hitting operation is performed. Further, when the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are operated for a long time, the volume level of the speaker 8 changes in the manner when the continuous hitting operation is performed. On the other hand, even if the stick controller 31A is operated for a long time, the display image of the image display device 5 is not changed or the sound effect is not output in the form when the continuous operation is performed.

  That is, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are operation units having an “automatic hitting function” in which the effect and the volume level change in the same manner as when the long press operation is performed, The stick controller 31A is an operation unit that does not have an “automatic continuous hitting function”.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B have an operation part having an “automatic continuous hitting function”. Display portions 200A and 200B on which recognizable characters “automatic continuous hitting function installed” are displayed are provided in the vicinity of each operation portion.

  FIG. 33 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 33, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment is provided with a button switch unit 43 that detects a pressing operation on the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B. The button switch unit 43 includes, for example, a transmissive photosensor corresponding to the volume adjustment button 42A and a transmissive photosensor corresponding to the volume adjustment button 42B. It suffices if it is possible to detect whether or not the button is pressed.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. A jackpot type determination table as shown in FIG. 34 is stored in the ROM 101 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. In other words, in the first embodiment, only the probable big hit is provided as the big hit type (see FIG. 7), but in the second embodiment, the probable big hit and the non-probable big hit (normal big hit) are provided as the big hit types. Yes. In the first embodiment, probability variation big hits and non-probability variation big hits (usually big hits) may be provided as the big hit types, or only probable big hits may be provided as the big hit types in the second embodiment. .

  Next, the operation on the side of the effect control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described. Since the operation on the main board 11 side is the same as that of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 35, steps S71 to S77 of the production control main process of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment are the same as the production control main process (see FIG. 20) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The description is omitted because it is similar.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 35, following the effect random number update process in step S77, the effect control CPU 120 operates the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B by the player in the demonstration effect period and the big hit game state. Sometimes a volume adjustment process is executed (step S78). In the volume adjustment process, control is performed to set the volume of the sound output from the speaker 8 by operating the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  Next, the “automatic hitting function” described above will be described in detail. 36 (A) and 36 (B) are timing charts showing the valid / invalid state of the automatic continuous hitting function. The effect control CPU 120 performs processing for enabling or disabling the automatic continuous hitting function for the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B according to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 36 (A) and 36 (B), the CPU 120 for effect control is the period during which the symbol variation display is performed and the period from when the variation display is stopped until the demonstration effect is started. During the period (for example, ta1 to ta2), the automatic continuous hitting function of the push button 31B is enabled, the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B (in the drawing, simply indicated as “adjustment button”), and the automatic continuous hitting function of the stick controller 31A are disabled. On the other hand, during the demonstration performance period and the big hit game period (for example, ta2 to ta3), the automatic repeat function of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is enabled, and the automatic repeat function of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A is disabled. .

  In other words, in the notice effect that is performed during the execution of the symbol variation display, only the push button 31B is enabled for the automatic repeated hitting function, and during the symbol variation display such as the demonstration performance period and the jackpot game period, Only the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are effective for the automatic continuous hitting function. In addition, regarding the stick controller 31A, the automatic continuous hitting function is always disabled regardless of the symbol variation display.

  As described above, one of the operation units (for example, the stick controller 31A) of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B does not have the automatic continuous hitting function (the automatic continuous hitting function is installed). Absent). In addition, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, which are the two operation units for which the automatic continuous hitting function is effective, do not enable the automatic continuous hitting function at the same time. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of inconvenience due to execution of.

  Depending on whether the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a symbol variation display, a demonstration effect is being executed, or a big hit gaming state, the automatic repeated hitting function of the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is enabled / disabled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the above, for example, it may be switched according to an effect state such as executing a reach effect or executing a pseudo-continuous extension. However, the switching may be performed in accordance with a gaming state such as a probability variation state (high probability state), a non-probability variation state (low probability state), a high base state, and a low base state.

  Next, an operation process performed by the effect control CPU 120 when the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is operated will be described. The effect control CPU 120 receives a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A of the stick controller 31A or the push sensor 35B of the push button 31B in the operation valid period in which the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is effective. The effect is executed as an operation process corresponding to the operation.

  For example, when the stick controller 31A is operated once (single stroke operation), an effect of changing an image (for example, an effect image) displayed on the image display device 5 is executed at a timing corresponding to the operation. In addition, when the stick controller 31A is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), an effect of changing the image displayed on the image display device 5 at a timing corresponding to each operation is executed. Further, when the stick controller 31A is pressed (long press) for a predetermined period, an effect of changing the image displayed on the image display device 5 over the period of the pressing operation is executed.

  When the push button 31B is operated once (single stroke operation), an effect of changing an image (for example, an effect image) displayed on the image display device 5 is executed at a timing corresponding to the operation. In addition, when the push button 31B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), an effect of changing the image displayed on the image display device 5 at a timing corresponding to each operation is executed. Further, when the push button 31B is pressed for a predetermined period (long press operation), an effect of changing the image displayed on the image display device 5 over the period during which the push operation is performed is executed.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 executes a repetitive hitting operation promotion effect that prompts a repetitive hitting operation in a notice effect that is executed during the automatic repetitive hitting effective period (a period in which the automatic repetitive hitting function is enabled), the push button 31B is long. When a pressing operation (long pressing operation) is performed over a pressing determination period (for example, about 1 second), the push button 31B is displayed on the image display device 5 in the same manner as when the push button 31B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation). An effect of changing the displayed image is executed. That is, as a non-corresponding operation process that does not correspond to the operation mode (for example, long press operation) in which the push button 31B is actually operated, the same as when the push button 31B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hit operation). An effect of changing the image displayed on the image display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an operation process performed by the effect control CPU 120 when the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are operated will be described. The effect control CPU 120 executes an operation process corresponding to the operation based on the reception of the detection signal from the button switch unit 43 in the operation effective period in which the operation of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is effective.

  For example, when one of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is operated once (single stroke operation), an image (for example, a volume level indicator (see FIG. 32 (FIG. 32) shown in FIG. 32) at a timing corresponding to the operation. B) (see B)) or the like, or an operation process is performed in which a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 8 at a volume corresponding to the level. Further, when any of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), an image displayed on the image display device 5 is changed at a timing corresponding to each operation, or a speaker An operation process of outputting a predetermined sound at a volume corresponding to the level from 8 is executed.

  In addition, during the demonstration effect or the big hit effect performed during the automatic continuous hitting effective period, the effect control CPU 120 performs a pressing operation (long press) for any of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B for a long press determination period (for example, about 1 second). When the operation is performed), the image displayed on the image display device 5 is changed in the same way as when any one of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous operation), or the speaker 8 The operation process of continuously outputting a predetermined sound at a volume corresponding to the level is executed. That is, as a non-corresponding operation process that does not correspond to an operation mode (for example, a long press operation) in which any of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is actually operated, any of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B is continuously performed a plurality of times. An operation process (automatic) in which the image displayed on the image display device 5 is changed in the same manner as when the operation (continuous hitting operation) is performed, or a predetermined sound is continuously output from the speaker 8 at a volume corresponding to the level. Execute the continuous hitting function).

  As described above, the automatic continuous hitting function means that, for example, when the push button 31B or the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are operated for a long time during the automatic continuous hit effective period, the effect control CPU 120 performs the push button 31B or This is a function for executing processing in the same manner as when the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are repeatedly hit.

  Subsequently, in the notice effect performed by the effect control CPU 120 during the automatic repeated hitting effective period of the push button 31B (for example, the period during which the symbol variation display is executed), the automatic repeated hit effect of the push button 31B is executed. An example of the production mode will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing an example of the effect mode of auto-striking effects. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing an automatic repeated hit determination table. 39 (A) and 39 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing repeated hitting operation promotion effects, and (C), (D), and (E) are automatic repeated hit effects.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 performs a repetitive hitting operation promotion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 39A) that promotes a repetitive hitting operation of the push button 31 </ b> B at a predetermined timing in the notice effect. The image of the character A and the push button 31B is displayed on the screen, and a character such as “display the character“ Hit the punch to the enemy character by hitting the button repeatedly! ”Is started (tb1). Next, the operation of the push button 31B is validated for a predetermined period from the time (tb2) when the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the continuous hitting operation promotion effect, and the player is notified of the start of the operation effective period in a recognizable manner (for example, As shown in FIG. 39 (B), the image of the push button 31B and the indicator indicating the operation valid period is displayed on the image display device 5 and the characters “start!” Are displayed.

  When the push sensor 35B changes to the on state during the operation valid period (tb2 to tb5) in which the operation of the push button 31B is effective, and the long press operation of the push button 31B is detected, the effect control CPU 120 displays the image display device 5. The automatic continuous striking effect is displayed to display an image in which the character A displayed in FIG. 3 pulls out punches (see FIGS. 39C and 39D). On the other hand, although not shown in particular in FIG. 39, when a single stroke operation of the push button 31B or a continuous stroke operation in which the single stroke operation is repeated is performed, a continuous stroke effect in which only the punch image is displayed every time the push sensor 35B is turned on. Execute (see FIG. 41C).

  Here, when it is determined that the push sensor 35B is on for a long press determination period (tb3 to tb4, for example, 1 second), that is, the push button 31B is operated to be pressed for 1 second, which is the long press determination period. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 causes the character A displayed on the image display device 5 to be displayed every first period (for example, L1 = about 0.8 seconds) in the same manner as when the push button 31B is operated repeatedly. A first auto-striking effect for displaying an image of punching out is executed (see FIG. 39C). This first automatic repeated striking effect is continuously executed while the push sensor 35B is on during the operation effective period.

  When the push sensor 35B changes to the OFF state after the long press determination period of 1 second elapses after the push sensor 35B changes to the ON state, the effect control CPU 120 operates the push button 31B with a single stroke. As an example, the effect of displaying an image in which the character A displayed on the image display device 5 is punched is executed, and the first automatic repeated effect is not executed (see FIG. 40A). In addition, when it is determined that the push sensor 35B has changed to the off state after executing the first automatic repeated striking effect within the operation effective period, and has changed to the on state again, and has continued for a long press determination period (for example, 1 second). Then, the first auto-striking effect is executed.

  As described above, when the push sensor 35B is repeatedly operated after the continuous hit operation promotion effect is executed, the continuous hit effect that displays only the punch image at the timing corresponding to the continuous hit operation is executed. When a long press operation is performed, a first auto-strike effect in which the character A punches out is executed every first period (for example, at a timing of about 0.8 seconds).

  The effect control CPU 120 displays, as an automatic repeat effect, a first automatic repeat effect (FIG. 39C) that displays an image in which the character A punches out every first period (for example, L1 = about 0.8 seconds). (See FIG. 39D) and the second automatic repeated effect that displays an image of the character A punching out every second period (for example, L2 = about 0.5 seconds). In other words, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the first auto-spanning effect and the second auto-striking effect, which have different continuous hitting speeds (intervals for displaying images for punching out).

  When the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the repeated hit effect in the notice effect, the first automatic repeat effect and the second auto repeat hit are based on the change pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 at the start of the change. Which of the effects is executed and the number of punch hits are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 38, when the variation control designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 designates that the variation pattern designation command is a big hit, as shown in FIG. And the execution of the second automatic repeat effect is determined at a rate of 80%. If the change pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is designated to be super reach (losing), the execution of the first automatic repeated effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and 30% The execution of the second auto-striking effect is determined by the ratio. When the change pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is designated to be a normal reach (losing), the execution of the first automatic repeated effect is determined at a rate of 80%, and a rate of 20% To determine the execution of the second auto-striking effect.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 specifies that the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is a big hit, and the case where it is designated that the game is lost. The execution of the second auto-striking effect is determined at a high rate, and the determined auto-striking effect is executed. Therefore, the possibility of a big hit can be suggested by the mode of the auto-striking effect. That is, in the case of a big hit, the second auto-striking effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case of losing, so that the player's expectation for the big hit is improved by executing the second auto-striking effect. be able to.

  Also, in the case of super reach, the second auto-striking effect is executed at a higher rate than in the case of normal reach. Therefore, the second auto-striking effect is executed so that the player can develop into super reach. Expectation can be improved. In addition, even when the first auto-striking effect is executed, there may be a big hit. Therefore, even when the first auto-striking effect is executed, the expectation for the big hit can be maintained. In the case of a big hit, the second automatic repeated effect may be executed at a rate of 100%. In addition, in the case of losing, the first automatic repeated effect may be executed at a rate of 100%.

  Also, in the auto-hit effect, the punch that the character A has fed out at a higher rate hits the enemy character (not shown) when it is a big hit, and at the end of the auto-hit effect, The number of hits hit by an enemy character (not shown) among the punches that have been paid out is displayed, and the degree of expectation for the big hit is suggested according to the number of hits (see FIG. 39E).

  It has been described that the effect control CPU 120 determines which one of the first auto-spanning effect and the second auto-striking effect is to be executed based on the change pattern designation command when it is determined to execute the striking effect in the notice effect. However, when the special figure fluctuation time is not short, the first auto-spanning effect or the second auto-striking effect may be executed. For example, if the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is to designate super reach (losing), the execution of the first automatic repeated effect is determined at a rate of 70%. It has been explained that execution of the second auto-striking effect is determined at a rate of%, but the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is “PA3-1” (the special figure fluctuation time is 9 seconds). (See FIG. 4)), it may be determined at a rate of 100% that neither the first auto-spanning effect nor the second auto-striking effect is executed. For example, if it is an aspect in which execution of repeated hitting effects is determined after receiving a fluctuation pattern designation command, it is determined that repeated hitting effects will not be executed if the fluctuation pattern indicated by the received fluctuation pattern designation command is “PA3-1”. May be. In addition, if it is an aspect in which execution of repeated hitting effects is determined before receiving the fluctuation pattern designation command, if the fluctuation pattern indicated by the received fluctuation pattern designation command is “PA3-1”, the first automatic repeated hitting effect. In addition, it is determined that the second auto-striking effect is not executed at a ratio of 100, and the determination may be canceled when it is already determined that the continuous-striking effect is to be executed before receiving the variation pattern designation command. When the fluctuation pattern indicated by the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is “PB1-1” (the special figure fluctuation time is 3 seconds (see FIG. 4)) or “PB3-1” ( The same applies to the case where the special figure variation time is 9 seconds (see FIG. 4).

  Next, an example of an effect mode in the case where the push button 31B is operated repeatedly will be described with reference to FIG. 40 and FIG. FIG. 40A is an example of an effect mode of a continuous hit effect, and FIG. 40B is a timing chart showing an effect mode of a high-speed 10-shot effect. 41 (A) and 41 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing repeated hitting operation promotion effects, and (C), (D), and (E) are repeated hitting effects.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (A), the effect control CPU 120 performs a repetitive operation promoting effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), which promotes a repetitive operation of the push button 31B at a predetermined timing in the notice effect. The image of the character A and the push button 31B is displayed on the display device 5, and a character such as “let the button hit repeatedly and let the enemy character hit the punch!” Is started (tc1). Next, the operation of the push button 31B is validated for a predetermined period from the time (tc2) when the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the continuous hitting operation promotion effect, and the start of the operation effective period is recognizable to the player (for example, As shown in FIG. 41 (B), the image of the push button 31B and the indicator indicating the operation valid period is displayed on the image display device 5 and the characters “start!” Are displayed.

  When the push sensor 35B changes to the ON state during the operation valid period (tc2 to tc5) in which the operation of the push button 31B is effective, and the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the effect control CPU 120 punches the image display device 5. Only (without character A) is displayed (see FIG. 41C). That is, when the push button 31B is not operated for a long time and a single stroke operation or a continuous stroke operation in which the single stroke operation is repeated is performed, an effect of displaying a punch image every time the push sensor 35B is turned on is performed. Then, at the end of the continuous hit effect, the same character A as the character A that appears at the end of the automatic hit effect appears. In addition, the number of hits hit by enemy characters (not shown) among the punches that have been paid out is displayed, and the degree of expectation of jackpot is suggested according to the number of hits (see FIG. 41D).

  Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (B), in the operation effective period (tc2 to tc7), the push sensor 35B is a second period (interval for displaying an image of punching out in the second automatic repeated effect. For example, if the state that changes to the ON state every third period (for example, L3 = less than about 0.5 seconds) shorter than L2 = about 0.5 seconds) continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), The control CPU 120 assumes that high-speed 10 consecutive hits have been achieved, and character B (see FIG. 41 (FIG. 41 (D)) that appears when the high-speed 10 consecutive hits are not achieved at the end of the continuous hit effect. E) See). Thus, since the effect according to the speed of the player's continuous hitting operation is executed, the gaming interest can be improved.

  That is, when the push button 31B is operated for a long time in the repeated hitting effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes an automatic repeated hitting effect that displays an image in which the character punches out on the image display device 5 (see FIG. 39). When the push button 31B is operated repeatedly, the repeated display effect is displayed in which only the image for punching is displayed without displaying the character on the image display device 5 (see FIG. 41). In this way, by displaying different images for the auto-striking effect and the continuous-striking effect, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above description, when the push button 31B is operated for a long time in the repetitive strike effect, the automatic repetitive effect is executed at a rate of 100%, and when the push button 31B is operated repeatedly for the repetitive strike effect, the rate is 100%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the push button 31B is operated for a long time in the repeated hitting effect, the automatic repeated hitting is performed at a different rate from the case where the repeated hitting operation is performed. It is only necessary to produce an effect. For example, a continuous hit effect may be executed when the push button 31B is operated for a long time, or an automatic repeated effect is executed when the push button 31B is operated repeatedly. You may make it do.

  Also, in the above description, the effect control CPU 120 has exemplified the form in which the character B appears when the repeated hitting effect ends when it is determined that the high-speed ten consecutive hits have been achieved at the time of executing the repeated hitting effect. It is not limited, and character B may appear when it is determined that high-speed ten consecutive hits have been achieved.

  Further, in the above description, the push sensor 35B has a third period (for example, shorter than the second period (for example, L2 = about 0.5 seconds)) that is an interval for displaying an image in which punching is performed in the second automatic repeated striking effect. , L3 = less than about 0.5 seconds), the state in which the character B appears when the state that changes to the ON state every predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The determination as to whether or not the continuous hitting operation is performed at a speed faster than the speed of the continuous hitting executed in the second automatic hitting effect may be made based on, for example, an average speed during the continuous hitting operation period, or the repeated hitting operation. The determination may be made based on the continuous hitting speed in a specific period during the period, and various changes can be made.

  Further, in the above description, an example in which the effect of causing the character B to appear as an effect corresponding to the repeated hitting operation when the repeated hitting operation is performed at a speed faster than the speed of the repeated hitting executed in the second automatic repeated hitting effect is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character B appears as an effect corresponding to the continuous hit operation when the continuous hit operation is performed at a speed higher than the speed of the continuous hit executed in the first automatic repeated hit effect. Alternatively, a character C different from the characters A and B may be displayed. Moreover, it is not limited to the effect which displays a character.

  Further, in the above description, the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies a form in which an automatic repeated impact effect is executed when the push button 31B is operated for a long time after performing a repeated impact operation promoting effect. After the production, the auto button is pressed when the push button 31B is operated for a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) until the predetermined determination period (for example, about 2 seconds) elapses after the operation effective period is started. You may make it perform a continuous striking effect. In this case, when the single operation of the push button 31B is performed three times that is the predetermined number of times within 2 seconds that is the predetermined determination period, an interval for displaying an image in which punching is performed with the second automatic continuous striking effect. When a single stroke operation is performed every third period (for example, L3 = less than approximately 0.5 seconds) shorter than the second period (for example, L2 = approximately 0.5 seconds), that is, when a continuous stroke operation is performed at high speed Instead of executing the automatic repeated hitting effect, the repeated hitting effect according to the speed of the player's repeated hitting operation may be executed.

  Next, in the case of executing the continuous hitting effect of the push button 31B, for the effect control when the push button 31B having the automatic continuous hitting function is operated for a long time and at the same time the stick controller 31A not having the automatic continuous hitting function is operated. The processing content performed by the CPU 120 will be described. FIG. 42 is a timing chart showing an example of processing contents when the push button and the stick controller are operated simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 120 starts a continuous operation promotion effect that promotes the continuous operation of the push button 31B at a predetermined timing in the notice effect (td1) and when a predetermined period has elapsed (td2). The operation of the push button 31B is validated for a predetermined period. During this operation valid period, the push sensor 35B and the controller sensor unit 35A receive the detection signal of the push sensor 35B almost simultaneously or immediately after receiving the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A, and the detection signal of the push sensor 35B. When receiving continuously in the long press determination period, the operation of the stick controller 31A is invalidated.

  That is, the process based on the reception of the detection signal of the push sensor 35B is performed without executing the process based on the reception of the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A. Therefore, for example, when the long press determination period elapses while the push sensor 35B is in the ON state, the automatic continuous striking effect is executed. By doing in this way, even if the player mistakenly operates not only the push button 31B but also the stick controller 31A, the automatic continuous striking effect is executed, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the second embodiment, the effect control CPU 120, for example, when the stick controller 31A is continuously operated (sequential hitting operation) a plurality of times. If a sticking effect that changes the image displayed on the image display device 5 at a timing corresponding to the operation is executed and the stick controller 31A is pressed (long press) over a predetermined period, the period during which the press is operated A long press effect that changes the image displayed on the image display device 5 is executed. Further, when the push button 31B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), the push button 31B executes a continuous hitting effect that changes the image displayed on the image display device 5 at a timing corresponding to each operation. When 31B is pressed (long-pressed) for a predetermined period, the effect control CPU 120 displays the image on the image display device 5 in the same manner as when the push button 31B is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous operation). Auto repetitive effects that change the image being played are executed.

  As described above, among the operation units including the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, the stick controller 31A in which only the continuous hit effect and the long press effect corresponding to the operation are executed is included. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of inconvenience due to execution of an unintended auto-striking effect or the like.

  In addition, it is possible to deal with a player who is not good at continuous hitting operations by executing the automatic hitting effect as non-corresponding operation processing not corresponding to the operation of the operation unit.

  Further, variable display is performed, and when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit display result) is derived and displayed as a display result, it can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect control CPU 120 specifies that if the variation pattern designation command received from the game control microcomputer 100 is a big hit, it will be lost. The execution of the second auto-striking effect is determined at a higher rate than the case, and the determined auto-striking effect is executed. In the first auto-striking effect, an image in which the character A is punched is displayed in the first period (for example, L1 = (About 0.8 seconds) is displayed on the image display device 5, and in the second automatic repeated production, the image in which the character A punches out is displayed in the second period. (E.g., L2 = about 0.5 seconds) on the image display device 5 for each. By doing in this way, since it will be suggested whether it is easy to be in a big hit state by the speed of continuous hitting, a game entertainment interest can be improved.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 has a second period (for example, L2 = about 0. 2), which is an interval in which the push sensor 35B displays an image of punching out in the second automatic repeated striking effect during the operation effective period (tc2 to tc7). When the state that changes to the ON state every third period (for example, L3 = less than about 0.5 seconds) shorter than 5 seconds) continues for a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), the effect control CPU 120 performs high-speed 10 Assuming that continuous hitting is achieved, a character B different from the character A that appears when high-speed ten consecutive hits are not achieved is caused to appear at the end of the continuous hitting effect. By doing in this way, the effect according to the speed of the player's continuous hitting operation is executed, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, regarding the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, a display unit 200A on which characters “automatic continuous hitting function installed” that allows the player to recognize that the operation unit has an “automatic continuous hitting function” are displayed. Since 200B is provided in the vicinity of each operation unit, the player can recognize which of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B has the automatic continuous hitting function. Therefore, the occurrence of inconvenience due to misidentification can be further prevented.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 automatically pushes the push button 31B during the period in which the symbol display is changed and the period from when the change display is stopped until the demonstration effect is started (for example, ta1 to ta2). While the function is enabled and the automatic continuous hitting function of the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B and the stick controller 31A is disabled, the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are automatically disabled during the demonstration performance period and the big hit game period (for example, ta2 to ta3). Since the continuous hitting function can be enabled and the automatic continuous hitting function of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A can be disabled, the situation in which the automatic continuous hitting effect and operation processing not corresponding to the long press operation mode is executed according to the gaming state. Can be changed.

  In addition, when the push button 31B is operated for a long time in the repetitive strike effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes an automatic repetitive replay effect in which an image in which the character punches is displayed on the image display device 5, and the push button 31B is displayed in the repetitive strike effect. When repeated hitting operations are performed, the character display is performed on the image display device 5 without displaying the character, so that the repeated hitting effect is displayed.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 receives the detection signal of the push sensor 35B in the operation effective period, almost immediately after the push sensor 35B and the controller sensor unit 35A receive the detection signal of the controller sensor unit 35A, and When the detection signal of the push sensor 35B is continuously received in the long press determination period, the operation of the stick controller 31A is invalidated, so that the player can operate not only the push sensor 35B but also the stick controller 31A by mistake. Thus, the automatic repeated hitting effect is executed, and the convenience of the player can be improved.

  Subsequently, a modification of the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 43 shows, as a modification of the second embodiment, (A) is a state in which the variable display is stopped, (B) is a state in which the demonstration effect is started, and (C) is a menu display in the demonstration effect. (D) is an explanatory view showing a display screen in a state where the explanation of the automatic repeated hit function is selected on the menu display screen.

  In the description using FIG. 31 to FIG. 42, the characters “automatic continuous hitting function installed” that allows the player to recognize that the push button 31 </ b> B and the volume adjustment buttons 42 </ b> A and 42 </ b> B are operation units having the “automatic continuous hitting function”. By providing the display units 200A and 200B displaying “” in the vicinity of each operation unit, the player recognizes which of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B has the automatic continuous hitting function. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are an operation unit having an automatic continuous hitting function. You may make it display so that a player can recognize by the display apparatus 5. FIG.

  For example, after the symbol variation display is stopped (see FIG. 43A), the menu display is selected during the execution of the demonstration screen display (see FIG. 43B) (see FIG. 43C), and the menu display is displayed. When the automatic repeated hit function description is selected (see FIG. 43D), the automatic repeat hit function corresponding to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set for the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B. You may make it display the table image which shows an effective period. Further, instead of the display portions 200A, 200B, etc., a sticker or the like printed with the table shown in FIG.

  Further, not only whether the automatic continuous hitting function is valid or invalid, but also the detailed contents of the automatic continuous hitting effect such as the continuous hitting speed, the continuous hitting period, and the number of consecutive hits in the automatic continuous hitting effect may be displayed in a recognizable manner.

  In the screen shown in FIG. 43 (D), when the continuous hitting effect is executed during the effective period of the automatic repeated hitting function, even if the push button 31B is not operated, the automatic repeated hitting effect is displayed when the effective operation period starts. You may enable it to enable / disable the "automatic automatic continuous hitting function" performed automatically.

  Therefore, in the screen shown in FIG. 43 (D), when the “automatic automatic hitting function” is enabled, when the continuous hitting effect is executed during the effective period of the automatic continuous hitting function, even if the push button 31B is not operated, Since the automatic repeated striking effect is automatically executed when the operation valid period starts, the convenience of the player can be improved.

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

  For example, in the above description, when the automatic automatic continuous hitting function is enabled, it is assumed that a predetermined automatic processing condition is satisfied. Although the form automatically executed is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the single stroke effect is automatically executed without performing the single stroke operation when the operation effective period is started in the single stroke effect. Further, it may be possible to set the validity / invalidity of the automatic operation function for automatically executing the long press effect without performing the long press operation when the operation effective period is started in the long press effect. Further, the predetermined automatic processing condition may be satisfied not only by enabling the automatic automatic continuous hitting function to be valid, but also by, for example, a game time, a variable display count, a big hit count, and a mobile link.

  In the above description, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A, 42B are exemplified as the plurality of operation units. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other than these. An operation unit (for example, a jog dial operation unit, a cross key operation unit, a lever operation unit, etc.) may be applied. The stick controller 31A is tilted forward, backward, left, and right, the push button 31B is pressed downward, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B are operation units that are pressed backward. The direction may be arbitrary, and may be an operation such as pulling or turning other than tilting and pressing.

  In the above description, the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, in which only the stick controller 31A does not have the automatic continuous hitting function, is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B may be an operation unit that does not have an automatic continuous hitting function.

  In the above description, only the stick controller 31A, which is one of the three operation units of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B, is an operation unit that does not have the automatic continuous hitting function. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and has at least two or more operation sections, and the first operation section is operated in the first operation mode or the second operation is different from the first operation mode. When there is an operation of a mode, a corresponding operation process corresponding to each operation mode is executed, and when there is an operation of the third operation mode in the second operation unit, a response corresponding to the third operation mode is performed. While an operation process is executed, if there is an operation in a fourth operation mode that is different from the third operation mode, a non-corresponding operation process that does not correspond to the fourth operation mode is executed. If shall, first operation unit and a second operating portion of the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B and the volume adjustment button 42A, may be any of 42B.

  In the above description, the first operation mode and the third operation mode are the same operation mode (for example, continuous hitting operation), and the second operation mode and the fourth operation mode are the same operation mode (for example, long press). Operation). In addition, the first operation mode and the fourth operation mode are the same operation mode (for example, long press operation), and the second operation mode and the third operation mode are the same operation mode (for example, continuous hit operation). May be.

  Further, in the above description, the stick controller 31A has been illustrated with an example in which the automatic continuous hitting function is always disabled regardless of the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 has only the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A, 42B, the automatic repeat function of the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A, 42B is switched between valid and invalid, at least both In both cases, it is necessary to prevent the automatic continuous hitting function from being enabled.

  In the above description, as an example of the operation mode, a mode in which a single stroke operation, a continuous stroke operation, and a long press operation are applied is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an operation mode other than the above (for example, You may apply twice pushing, turning operation, etc.).

  Further, in the above description, during the operation valid period in which the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effective, the effect control CPU 120 executes as an operation process corresponding to the operation based on the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. As an effect to be performed, the form in which the image displayed on the image display device 5 is changed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a sound effect or the like is output from the speaker 8 in addition to the above. In addition, there are effects such as operating a movable body (not shown) provided so as to be operable, light emitting diodes (LEDs) and the like. Further, the operation processing according to the operation control CPU 120 in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B includes processes other than the above-described effects such as adjustment processing of volume, light amount, emission color, and the like.

  Further, in the above description, an example in which the automatic continuous hitting effect is executed by performing a long press operation different from the continuous hitting operation at the time of executing the continuous hitting effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the repeated hitting operation is performed. The automatic continuous striking effect may be executed by performing an operation (for example, a predetermined number of single-stroke operations) other than the long press operation when the effect is performed. In addition, the auto long press effect may be executed by performing an operation other than the long press operation (for example, a predetermined number of single-stroke operations) at the time of executing the long press effect.

  Further, in the above description, the mode in which the operation mode necessary for executing the automatic repeated hitting effect is set as the long press operation is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the automatic repeated hitting effect is shown. An operation mode necessary for execution may be set by either a player or a salesperson such as a game shop clerk. When the player can set the operation, the operation according to the preference can be realized. On the other hand, when the salesperson such as a game shop clerk can set the operation, the operation mode is adjusted in consideration of the usage frequency of the automatic continuous hitting function. In this way, asset value can be maintained.

  Furthermore, the player may be able to set according to specific conditions (for example, the game time, the number of times of variable display, the number of jackpots, the mobile link, etc.). Since the automatic continuous hitting function to be reduced becomes effective when a specific condition is satisfied, the game can be promoted.

  In the above description, the operation unit equipped with the automatic continuous hitting function is determined in advance as the push button 31B and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player or the game hall Any one of the salespersons such as salesclerks may be set.

  In the above description, the execution period of the automatic continuous striking effect is set within the preset operation effective period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a player playing a game. In the effect executed in step 1, when a value greater than a predetermined value (for example, an effect point or the like) is acquired, an execution period or the number of executable times of the automatic repeated hit effect may be given. In this way, as the game time increases, the period and the number of times that the player can use the automatic continuous hitting function increase, so that the game can be promoted.

  As described above, the first and second embodiments have been described, but various types of operations including the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 are described. The production operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the hold data (first hold information) of the first special game is distinguished from the hold data (second hold information) of the second special game. Although it digests in order of winning a prize (refer FIG. 18), you may digest preferentially 2nd reservation information.

  In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the “ratio” is A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B: C = 70%: 20%: 10. As shown in FIG. 24B, the relationship is A: B = 100%: 0%, or A: B: C = 70%: 30%: 0. It is also a concept that includes things (that is, those with 100% or 0% allocation).

  In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), a variety of special symbols such as numerals “0” to “8” and symbols “−” are variably displayed to derive a display result. Although the display mode is shown, the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed may be different from the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as variable display results, and among the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols, those that are not specially derived and displayed as variable display results May be included. In addition, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is executed using only one type of special symbols may be used. As variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (turning on / off alternately may be repeated). That is, the repeated display of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed last (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, normal symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

  Further, in the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the big special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. However, the mode of controlling to the big hit gaming state is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second start prize opening or in the second start prize opening, and the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the entry (passing) of the game ball into the specific area. You may stay.

  Further, in the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted at the time of starting the transmission is shown, variation patterns may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (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 board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. 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 designation command can be reduced.

  Further, in the first embodiment (the same applies to the second embodiment), the main board 11 stores a random value determination table (display result determination table, jackpot type determination table, and variation category determination table). Based on the random number values (MR1 to MR3) extracted in the main board 11 at the time of winning the start, the main board 11 refers to the random value determination table and determines the random number value (determining whether or not it will be a big hit, And the determination of the variation category and the determination of the type of jackpot if it is a big hit), the effect control board 12 receives the judgment result judged on the main board 11, and pre-reads based on the received judgment result Although the example which performs a notice effect is shown, the execution mode of a prefetch notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the above-mentioned random number determination table is stored in the effect control board 12, and the random value itself is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (for example, an effect control command that can specify the random value from the main board 11). The effect control board 12 receives the random value itself extracted in the main board 11, and refers to the random value determination table based on the received random value. The pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the presentation control board 12 receives the random number values (MR1 and MR2), determines whether or not to win the jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, determines the type of jackpot and also determines the random value. You may make it receive the determination result of the fluctuation | variation category determined with the main board | substrate 11 based on (MR3). That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

  In addition, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or changing the update range of the random numbers.

  In addition, for example, to a gaming machine that gives a game score for use in a game by using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified by recorded information on a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention can be applied. In addition, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into the gaming area.

  In the above description, it has been described that the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. It does not necessarily have to be stored in a table format (for example, including structures, arrays, etc.). That is, the determination values (determination values) to be compared with the extracted random number values may be stored together in the ROM 101, but may be stored in a distributed (scattered) manner at a plurality of locations in the ROM 101. Alternatively, a mathematical expression or a program that outputs a result (for example, a big hit or a loss in the example of FIG. 6) when the extracted random number value is input may be stored in the ROM 101. The same applies to the determination table stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, although each of 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment was demonstrated separately, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the slot machine mentioned later is also the same) is executed combining the contents shown in each embodiment. Also good. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment may execute the contents of the second embodiment in addition to the contents of the first embodiment. Alternatively, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment may execute the contents of the first embodiment in addition to the contents of the second embodiment. Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the first embodiment and the second embodiment are combined (referred to as a third embodiment for convenience) will be described.

(Third embodiment)
The third embodiment is an embodiment in which the first embodiment and the second embodiment are combined. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment, for example, within any period of (a) to (e) of FIG. 26 or (a) to (A) of FIG. (C) within any period, within any period of (a) to (c) of FIG. 27B, or with (a) to (28) of FIG. f) within any period, within any period of (a) to (f) of FIG. 29, or (b) of (a) to (A) of FIG. 30 (A). 30 or within any one of the periods (a) to (c) of FIG. 30B, the operation unit (stick controller shown in FIGS. 36 to 43). 31A, the push button 31B, and the volume adjustment buttons 42A and 42B).

  As an example, at the start of a large character production (for example, the scene of FIG. 26 (c)), a continuous hitting operation promotion effect is started to notify the operation valid period (FIGS. 39A and 39B). A) (B), etc.), during the production of the following large character production (for example, the scene of FIG. 26 (d)), the automatic repeated strike production (see FIGS. 39C and 39D) according to the player's operation ) Or repeated striking effects (see FIG. 41C) may be executed.

  In addition, at the start of the small character effect (for example, the scene (a) in FIG. 27A, the scene (a) in FIG. 27B), the continuous operation promotion effect is started and the operation effective period is notified. Then, during the production of the following small character production (for example, the scene just before (b) in FIG. 27A, the scene just before (b) in FIG. 27B), the player's operation Depending on, you may execute the automatic repeated strike production and the repeated strike production. Or, before the start of the small character production (for example, a scene before the scene of (a) in FIG. 27A, a scene before the scene of the scene of (a) in FIG. 27B), The operation promotion effect is started and the operation effective period is notified, and after the start of the small character effect (for example, a scene just before (b) in FIG. 27 (A), a little in (b) in FIG. 27 (B). In the previous scenes), an automatic repeated hit effect or a repeated hit effect may be executed in accordance with the player's operation.

  Note that the display image may be different when the large character effect is executed together with the automatic repeated effect (or repeated effect). For example, in FIG. 26 (d) and FIG. 26 (e), an image of a character (large) is displayed. However, in the case of executing an automatic repeated effect in the scene of FIG. ) May be displayed instead of or in addition to an image (see FIGS. 39C and 39D) in which the character punches. In addition, in the case of performing the continuous striking effect in the scene of FIG. 26 (d), an image (see FIG. 41 (C)) in which only punching (no character) is performed instead of or in addition to the character (large) image is displayed. May be. The same applies to the case where the small character effect is executed together with the automatic repeated effect (or repeated effect).

  In addition, during execution of the concealment effect (for example, the scenes of FIGS. 28A to 28E), the continuous hit operation promotion effect is started to notify the operation effective period, and according to the player's operation. You may perform an auto-striking effect and a continuous-striking effect.

  The ratio of the display mode of the hold display change in the large character effect and the small character effect (blue or blue) depending on the number of hits in the automatic hit effect or the hit effect (see FIGS. 39E, 41D, and 41E). It may be controlled so that the ratio of the display mode (red) and the display mode (for example, the ratio of red) are changed. In addition, depending on the number of hits in the auto-striking effect and the hitting effect, the rate at which the display mode of the hold display changes during the execution of the concealment effect (the rate at which the display changes to blue or red) and the rate at which the display mode changes ( For example, the control may be performed so that the ratio of red becomes different.

  According to the third embodiment, it is possible to improve convenience and suppress erroneous operations, and to prevent a decrease in game entertainment.

  In the first embodiment (the same applies to the second and third embodiments), a pachinko machine is shown as a gaming machine. However, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a player operates an operation lever. When a combination of stop symbols is a combination of specific symbols when multiple types of symbols are rotated according to the operation and the symbols are stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine capable of executing a game to be paid out (for example, a slot machine equipped with one or more of big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus)). . For example, a special display corresponding to each game to be executed in the future at a specific time such as always or in a chance zone (preferably a display mode according to the expected degree of bonus etc.) A slot machine that can display a plurality of slots simultaneously and a special display corresponding to each of the already executed games (preferably a display mode according to the expected degree of bonus etc.) You may apply this invention to the slot machine etc. which can be displayed.

  For example, in the slot machine as described above, a plurality of operation units (for example, a stop button, an operation lever, a BET button, a production button, a volume adjustment button, etc.) that can be operated by the player, and operation of the operation unit An operation process execution means capable of executing an operation process corresponding to the above, a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to a variable display (such as a variable display in a liquid crystal display unit provided in the slot machine), and at least the specific display The first suggestion effect is different from the first suggestion effect as a predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize a part of the first display effect and a suggestion effect suggesting a change in the display mode of the specific display. 2 suggesting effects including at least one suggestion effect executing means that can be executed before the display mode of the specific display is changed, and the operation unit includes a first operation unit (for example, an effect button). ) And a second operation unit (for example, a BET button, a volume adjustment button), and the operation processing execution means performs an operation of the first operation mode (for example, continuous operation) or the first operation in the first operation unit. When there is an operation in a second operation mode (for example, a long press operation) that is different from the operation mode, a corresponding operation process corresponding to each operation mode is executed (for example, the effect buttons are continuously displayed). When operated multiple times (continuous hitting operation), an effect of changing the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit or the like is executed at a timing corresponding to each operation, and the effect button is pressed for a predetermined period (long press operation) ), An effect of changing the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit or the like over the period of the pressing operation is executed), and the operation of the third operation mode (for example, continuous operation) is performed in the second operation unit. If there is The corresponding operation process corresponding to the third operation mode is executed (for example, when the BET button is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation), it is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit or the like at a timing corresponding to each operation. If there is an operation in a fourth operation mode (for example, a long press operation) that is different from the third operation mode, this corresponds to the fourth operation mode. Non-corresponding operation processing is executed (for example, when an operation promotion effect for prompting a continuous hit operation is executed in a notice effect executed during an automatic continuous hit effective period, the BET button is pressed for a predetermined period (long press operation). And an effect of changing the image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit in the same manner as when the BET button is continuously operated a plurality of times (continuous hitting operation). 1 suggestion The display mode of the specific display after the change in the case where the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the output is easy to recognize, and the predetermined effect is not executed when the predetermined effect is executed The slot machine in which the second suggestion effect is less likely to be executed than the case may correspond to the gaming machine according to the present invention.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Frame for gaming machines 4A ... 1st special symbol display device 4B ... 2nd special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning memory display area 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... normal variable winning ball apparatus 7 ... special variable winning ball apparatus 8 ... speaker 9 ... lamp 11 ... main board 12 ... production control board 13 ... voice control board 14 ... lamp control board 15 ... relay board 16 ... accessory control board 17 ... Movable accessory 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First start port switch 22B ... Second start port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 42A, 42B ... Volume control button 43 ... Button switch Unit 100... Game controlling microcomputers 101 and 12 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display controller 126 ... RTC circuit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A plurality of operation units that can be operated by the player;
An operation process execution means capable of executing an operation process corresponding to the operation of the operation unit;
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
A predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect at which a part of the specific display is difficult to visually recognize;
At least one of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect as the suggestion effect suggesting the change of the display mode of the specific display before the display mode of the specific display changes A suggestive execution means that can be executed, and
The operation unit includes a first operation unit and a second operation unit,
The operation processing execution means includes
When there is an operation in the first operation mode or an operation in the second operation mode that is different from the first operation mode in the first operation unit, a corresponding operation process corresponding to each operation mode is executed.
When there is an operation in the third operation mode in the second operation unit, a corresponding operation process corresponding to the third operation mode is executed, while a fourth operation mode is different from the third operation mode. When there is an operation, an unsupported operation process that does not correspond to the fourth operation mode is executed,
The second suggestion effect is
The display mode of the specific display after the change when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect is easy to recognize,
The gaming machine, wherein the second suggestion effect is less likely to be executed when the predetermined effect is being executed than when the predetermined effect is not being executed.

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