JP2018015056A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of clarifying a notification mode relating to a player's movement.SOLUTION: While executing notification by a long depressing operation corresponding performance on a second position at a right lower corner of a display area corresponding to the player's long depressing operation, when a player's movement is not detected any more, a game machine executes notification by a long depressing operation prompt performance on a first position at a display area central part. Further, in the display area, the game machine executes an operation invalidation performance on a specific position other than the first position at the display area central part such as a third position on a lower side of the display area.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine having a display area.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, there is one having a display area such as an image display device. As such a gaming machine, when a button image is displayed as a notification capable of specifying that a player's motion is not detected at a predetermined position in the display area, a button operation is performed according to the player's motion. In some cases, the button image is moved when the button is moved, and the button image is newly displayed at the position of the movement destination (Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-212681 A (paragraph 0535 etc.)

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, the position where the button image is displayed is indefinite, and the notification mode regarding the player's operation such as notification that promotes the player's operation is unclear. was there.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to clarify the manner of notification regarding the player's operation.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) having a display area (effect display device 9 or the like),
Motion detection means (such as push sensor 124) capable of detecting a player's motion (operation, etc.);
Specific notification regarding the player's action (notification by the long press operation promotion effect at the first position shown in FIGS. 14 (B) and (F), FIGS. 14 (C) to (E) and (G) to (I) Specific notification means (such as a microcomputer 100 for effect control) capable of executing a notification by a long press operation corresponding effect at the second position shown),
The specific notification is
It is possible to specify that the player's movement has not been detected (a button image 94 whose color cannot be changed due to a shape that is not pressed, and a notification mode that displays a long press suggestion image 94A of “Long press”) First specific notification (such as notification by a long press operation promotion effect),
It is possible to specify that the player's movement is detected (a button image 94 whose color can be changed depending on the pressed shape, a notification mode for displaying a long-pressing image 94B such as “long-pressing”, etc.) 2 at least including a specific notification (such as notification by a long press operation corresponding effect),
The first specific notification can be executed at a first position (such as the first position at the center of the display area shown in FIGS. 14B and 14F).
The second specific notification can be executed at a second position (the second position at the lower right corner of the display area shown in FIGS. 14C to 14E and (G) to (I)).
The specific notification means is
When the player's action is detected during execution of the first specific notification, the first specific notification can be transferred to the second specific notification (FIGS. 14C and 14G, SA4 in FIG. 17). etc),
When the player's action is not detected during the execution of the second specific notification, the second specific notification can be transferred to the first specific notification (FIG. 14F, SA3 in FIG. 17, etc.)
The second specific notification can be executed by any one of a plurality of types of notification modes (a plurality of types of button image colors shown in FIG. 16 and the like) (such as SA4 in FIG. 17),
It is possible to specify that it is not the effective period after the expiration of the effective period (such as a notification mode in which the button image 94 displays a locked state indicating that the button image 94 has been stuck in the button image 94 and is in a fixed state). Third specific notification (notification by an operation invalidation effect, etc.) can be executed at a specific position other than the first position (the third position at the lower part of the display area shown in FIG. 14J) (SA6 in FIG. 17 and the like). ).

  According to such a configuration, the first specific notification that can specify that the player's motion is not detected is made at a certain position, thereby clarifying the notification mode regarding the player's motion. it can.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The specific notification means can execute the first specific notification in a first mode (display mode of an unpressed shape) indicating a state in which a player's movement is not detected (FIG. 14B). , (F)), the second specific notification can be executed in a second mode (display mode of a pressed shape) indicating a state in which a player's motion is detected (FIGS. 14C to 14C). (E), (G)-(I)).

  According to such a configuration, the first specific notification can be executed in the first mode indicating the state in which the player's motion is not detected, and the second specific notification is in the state in which the player's motion is detected. By being executable in the second mode shown, the player can easily distinguish the first specific notification and the second specific notification by the notification mode.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The specific notification means can be executed in a notification mode corresponding to the type of notification mode of the second specific notification before the end of the effective period when the third specific notification is executed (long-press operation effective period). When the long-pressing operation valid period ends after the button image 94 changes to red, for example, in the second position before the button ends, the button image 94 changes in the third position as shown in FIG. It can be displayed in red corresponding to red, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the player can grasp the type of notification mode of the second specific notification even after the expiration of the effective period.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3),
The specific notification means can execute the third specific notification at a third position (such as a third position at the lower center of the display area as shown in FIG. 14H) (SA6 in FIG. 17 and the like).

  According to such a structure, it becomes possible to alert | report based on the position where specific alerting | reporting is performed that operation regarding specific alerting | reporting is not received.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4),
The display area is capable of executing variable display (such as variable display of effect symbols 91 to 92 as shown in FIG. 14A).
During the execution of the fluctuation display, it is possible to perform a fluctuation correspondence display (display of the active image AH as shown in FIG. (A)) corresponding to the fluctuation display.
The third position is a position (position of the active display area AHA in FIG. 14A) at which the variation correspondence display can be displayed.
The third specific notification can be displayed at the third position instead of the variation-corresponding display (as shown in FIG. 14J, the active image is displayed at the third position below the display area corresponding to the active display area AHA). Instead of AH, the button image 94 is displayed in a notification mode that displays a lock state that suggests that the button image 94 has been stuck in the arrow image 97).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to save the display area, reduce the control burden related to the specific notification, and improve the game effect.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (5),
The specific notification means can change the notification mode of the second specific notification at the second position (image color change such as the button image 94 shown in FIGS. 14 and 16).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify that the player's operation is normally detected and to promote the player's participation in the game.

(7) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (6),
Game control means (game control microcomputer 560, special symbol process processing of FIG. 9, etc.) capable of controlling the game state to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (such as a big hit game state) is further provided,
The second specific notification can indicate whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state depending on the type of notification mode (the degree of expectation that is a big hit can be suggested depending on the type of image color of the button image 94).

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved by suggesting whether it is controlled to an advantageous state.

(8) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (7),
The specific notification means can change the size of the second specific notification over a predetermined period when changing the notification mode of the second specific notification (enlargement of the button image 94 shown in FIG. 14F). Display).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to the display of the notification mode of the second specific notification.

(9) In the gaming machine of (6),
In the case where the first specific notification is executed when the player's movement is not detected during the execution of the second specific notification, the specific notification means transmits the first specific notification to the second specific notification. It can be executed in a notification mode corresponding to the type of notification mode (when the player's operation is not detected after the button image 94 changes to blue in the second position as shown in FIG. 14C). As shown in FIG. 14D, the button image 94 can be displayed in the blue color after the change at the first position).

  According to such a configuration, the player can always grasp the state in which the second specific notification has changed.

(10) In the gaming machine of (6),
In the display area, variable display (such as variable display of effect symbols 91 to 92 as shown in FIG. 14A) can be executed.
During the variable display, a first specific effect (such as the SPA effect of FIG. 15A as a super reach effect) and a second specific effect (the super reach effect as a variable display period that is different from the first specific effect). 15 (B) SPB production etc.) and the specific production execution means (microcomputer 100 for production control, production control process processing of FIG. 13 etc.)
The specific notification means can execute the specific notification in each of the first specific effect and the second specific effect (FIGS. 15, 16, etc.) and changes the notification mode of the second specific notification. The timing is different between the first specific effect and the second specific effect (as shown in FIG. 16, the color change timing is different between the SPB effect and the SPA effect).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to enrich the variations of the production and improve the fun of the production.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a display screen figure of the effect display device showing a specific operation effect example. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the operation effective period in a specific operation effect. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the production | presentation timing of the production in which the image color of a button image and an effect changes with the long press operation corresponding | compatible production | presentation performed at the time of the long press operation in a specific operation production. It is a flowchart which shows a specific operation effect process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, which is a gaming machine having a display area. Any game machine may be used.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can be instructed is provided.

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

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 is provided as a display area capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified. In the game area 7, the first path among the downflow paths through which the game balls flow down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the effect display device when viewed from the front, and the first of the downflow paths through which the game balls flow down. A second route different from the route is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

  Driving the game ball into the left area of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the first path is called left-handed. Driving the game ball into the right area of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the second path is called right-handed.

  Note that the first route and the second route may be configured by completely different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The first route may be called a left-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7. In addition, the second route may be called a right-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9 and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, a symbol display area (also referred to as a symbol display area) for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed. .

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

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

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. In addition, the reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

  After reaching the reach state, when a reach display result other than the jackpot display result is obtained in a form in which the reach symbol is formed, it is called reach reach. In addition, when a reach display result is obtained in a mode in which a reach pattern is not formed without being in a reach state, this is called non-reach shift.

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

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is provided with a pair of left and right movable wing pieces (so-called electric tulips) that can be electrically opened and closed at the upper part of the second start winning opening 14, and when the movable wing pieces are in a closed state, It becomes a disadvantageous state for a player who cannot enter, and when the movable wing piece is in an open state, the state is controlled so as to be advantageous for a player who can enter a game ball. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the winning ball may be difficult (that is, the gaming ball is difficult to win) although it is difficult to win.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a gate 32 is provided that allows the normal symbols on the normal symbol display 10 to be displayed in a variable manner based on the passage of the game ball. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in an open state based on the fluctuation display result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 10, the game ball is in a state where it can win the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable display, and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (variable time) is set. When the time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold (referred to as “holding storage information” or “holding information”). In this way, the hold display is to display a variable display that has not yet started as a hold display.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 can win a game ball from the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9 according to the manner of arrangement of the game nails provided in the game area 7. However, it is impossible to win a game ball from the second route on the right side of the effect display device 9. Therefore, it is possible to win a game ball to the first start winning opening 13 only when the player has left-handed.

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

  In this embodiment, the second start winning opening 14 has a first route on the left side of the effect display device 9 and a second route on the right side of the effect display device 9 depending on the arrangement of the game nails provided in the game area 7. It is possible to win game balls from both. However, since the gate 32 used as a condition for executing the normal symbol variation display, which is a condition for opening the second start winning opening 14, is provided on the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9, the second When aiming for a winning at the start winning opening 14, it is necessary to strike the game ball to the right and aim for passage to the gate 32. Therefore, the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 mainly from the second path when the player strikes the right.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. Variation display of the effect design as the design of. The variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are synchronized. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are synchronized. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the combination of effect symbols reminiscent of the jackpot display is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9.

  In addition, on the lower end portion in the display area of the effect display device 9, an image for displaying the generated stored storage information (hereinafter referred to as a stored image or display) is displayed in correspondence with the number of the stored storage information. A display area is formed (not shown, hold display area 18c in FIG. 14). In the hold display area, the hold storage information is displayed in a format in which the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number are distinguished. For example, in the effect display device 9, the first reserved memory number is displayed in the left reserved display area, and the second reserved memory number is displayed in the right reserved display area. By distinguishing and displaying the first hold display area and the second hold display area, the first hold storage information and the second hold storage information can be easily distinguished.

  An image (hereinafter referred to as an active image or an active display) showing a fluctuation corresponding display corresponding to the fluctuation display during execution of the fluctuation display corresponding to the hold display erased (moved or shifted) from the hold display area. Is formed in the central portion of the hold display area (not shown, variable display active display area AHA in FIG. 14). In the active display area, it is specified that the hold image displayed in the hold display area corresponds to the hold image displayed so far, for example, moved (shifted) to the active display area. The active image is displayed in a possible manner. The active display area may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 9.

  In the hold display area, the hold storage information may be displayed in a display form in which the first hold display area and the second hold display area are not distinguished from each other. Such a summed pending storage display makes it easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and is in an open state advantageous for the player (advantageous when the game ball can be won), and a closed state advantageous for the player (advantageous because the game ball cannot be awarded). ) Can be opened and closed. A specific gaming state that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b When the open / close plate is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid 21 in the (big hit game state), the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. The repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

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

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. The special gaming state may be controlled to a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened from the non-short time state in association with the probability variation state. Note that the special game state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability change state.

  As the probability variation jackpot, the following first probability variation jackpot and second probability variation jackpot may be selectable. The first probability variation jackpot is allowed up to a relatively large number of times (for example, 15 times) the number of times a big prize opening is opened in the big hit gaming state, and the opening time of the big prize opening is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds). It is. The second probability variation jackpot is allowed up to a relatively small number (for example, two times) of opening the grand prize opening in the big hit gaming state, and the opening time of the big prize opening is extremely short (for example, 0.1 seconds). Is. The first probable big hit shifts to a promiscuous state through a big hit gaming state in which the big prize opening is opened in an open manner that is easy for the player to visually recognize. On the other hand, the second probability variation jackpot shifts to a probability variation state through a jackpot gaming state in which the big prize opening is opened in an open manner that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. Such second probability variation jackpot is a probability variation jackpot that makes it seem as if the player suddenly entered a certain probability variation state by making it difficult for the player to visually recognize the open state of the big prize opening. ", And also abbreviated as" accuracy ".

  Since the transition time to the short-time state shortens the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol, when the short-time state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and the possibility of being controlled by the big hit game is increased. Of the big hits, the type (type) of the big hit that does not shift to the probable change state after being controlled to the 15-round big hit gaming state is called “ordinary big hit”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 is increased, so that a gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency at the second start winning opening 14 is increased by the electric Chu support control is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  The terms “low accuracy low base state” and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  When controlled to a high probability state, it is controlled to a short time state and a high base state, but since the start condition and the end condition of the control are the same, the short time state and the high base state are controlled to the short time state and the high base state. The state being displayed may be represented by the term “short-time state” and may be represented by the term “high base state”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment has a configuration in which a game ball can enter the first start winning opening 13 only from the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9, and therefore the second start winning than the high base state. In a low base state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the mouth 14, the player generally makes a left-handed strike to execute a special symbol variation display by aiming for the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13. Is. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, since the gate 32 is provided on the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9, it is easier to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 than in the low base state. In a high base state, a player generally makes a special symbol change display by making a right strike and aiming for a game ball to enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14.

  Therefore, in a low base state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 than in the high base state, the player aims to enter the first start winning opening 13 by making a left strike. Since it is general, only the first hold memory is likely to occur, and as the hold display, only the hold image corresponding to the first hold memory is mainly displayed. On the other hand, in a high base state where it is easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 than in a low base state, the player hits the right and aims to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 14. Due to the generality, only the second reserved memory is likely to occur, and as the reserved display, only the reserved image corresponding to the second reserved memory is mainly displayed.

  The game balls may be allowed to enter the first start winning opening 13 from both the first route and the second route. In addition, the game ball may be allowed to enter the second start winning opening 14 only from the second route. Further, the gate 32 may be provided on the first route on the left side of the effect display device 9, and both the first route on the left side of the effect display device 9 and the second route on the right side of the effect display device 9. May be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, and the next big hit It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

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

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, or from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Various production controls are performed by controlling the sound output.

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be referred to as a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected more frequently, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value having the same random 1 value as the jackpot type, and also matches the jackpot symbol having the same random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. To decide. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C may be higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  In FIG. 6, (a) shows a determination table for when the normal state is shifted, and (b) shows a determination table for when the time-short state is shifted. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between random 3 and each variation pattern for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 30 seconds to 60 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the big hit expectation degree (the big win becomes the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach). (Possibility) is high.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined effect is produced in the effect display device 9 until the display result is derived and displayed after the variation display of each of the effect symbol as identification information and the first and second special symbols is started. There is a case where an effect called a pseudo-continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as a pseudo-continuous effect) is executed. A pseudo-ream is a pseudo display that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed instead of a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. The temporary stop and re-variation are executed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all symbol sequences (left, middle, and right). For example, the greater the number of repeated re-executions (the total number of changes including the initial change and subsequent re-changes, also referred to as the pseudo-variable number of times), the greater the reliability of the big hit (the difference from the big hit) The ratio of the ratio that is selected when the jackpot is large, the ratio of the ratio that is jackpot, that is, the degree of reliability that is the jackpot) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when the jackpot is determined to be high suggests whether or not the jackpot gaming state is to be achieved by a pseudo-continuous effect. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, a pseudo-continuous design (for example, a symbol (numerical number) attached with a predetermined character or character, etc., which is not included in the effect design that is normally displayed in a varying manner (basically variation display) on the effect display device 9. )) Are temporarily stopped. It should be noted that in the quasi-continuation, the effect symbol (numerical symbol in the present embodiment) that normally displays variation (basically variation display) may be temporarily stopped. The combination of symbols temporarily stopped in the effect display device 9 is called a temporary stop symbol combination. The combination of the temporary stop symbols is determined as one of the pseudo consecutive chances among a plurality of types of chances (hereinafter referred to as pseudo consecutive eyes (pseudo consecutive chances)) consisting of combinations of symbols other than the jackpot symbol combination. What should I do?

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there may be an effect that the effect symbol slides. Here, the slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display. In the second super reach, the reach appearance (reach) is reached by stopping after one of the two production symbols that have been temporarily stopped in the left and right symbol display areas due to a slippage (combination of the symbols). The effect is such that a reach effect is executed.

  Note that the variation pattern shown in the loss determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of “probability variation jackpot”.

  Based on this information, for example, the variation pattern “fourth super reach (60 seconds)” shown in the “variation pattern” column of FIG. It is shown that the variation pattern of the fourth super reach executed in seconds.

  The column labeled “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” in the table of FIG. 6 has a function as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values are included in each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “normal reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 6, “Random 3 range” and “Fluctuation pattern” are described as functions of a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between “Random 3 range” and “Variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “first super reach”. “4 Super Reach”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is selected, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of random values of 1 to 220. If it matches any numerical value of the determination value assigned to ˜70, it is determined that the variation pattern of “first super reach (15 seconds)” is set.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-short state, when the variation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the variation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  In the time short state deviation determination table in FIG. 6B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that in the normal state deviation time determination table in FIG. 6B is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A. So that the percentage determined for normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations resulting in deviation display results instead of reaching reach)) is low, and the percentage determined for reach fluctuations with longer fluctuation times than normal fluctuations is low. Data is set.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed with a change time shorter than that in the mean time. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

  In the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when there is a deviation, the data is set so that the selection type of the reach type is selected in a height relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the ratio of super reach reach production (the ratio of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is out of reach. The performance can increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 6D that is selected when a promising big hit out of the big hits has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  Note that such a variation pattern is obtained when the total number of reserved storage (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol that display variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved storage is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different from when the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of pending storage is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the variation time is longer than when the total number of pending storage is less than the predetermined number It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control for shortening. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of stored holds is 3 or more). In addition, only the super reach in the reach may not be shortened so as to execute the hold time reduction control. Furthermore, the short time control of the number of holdings may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands that designate the jackpot gaming state start for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is a second reserved memory number designation command for designating the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, a first reserved memory number designation command for indicating the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory number designation command for indicating the second reserved memory number are transmitted. The number of reserved memories can be specified, but not limited to this, each time a variable display is executed, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command for subtracting the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is transmitted. Thus, in the production control microcomputer 100, the number of reserved memories may be specified.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see S1215 in FIG. 10), the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it will be a big hit at the time of starting winning, the value of the big hit type, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type. Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The reserved storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. In the second reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In some cases, “holding stored” indicates that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance. It may be extracted at the time of the start of symbol variation.

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize slot 14, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a first (second) hold A command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process (for example, the winning effect process in S1215 and S1225), such as a memory number designation command, is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start prize designation command, and first (second) A storage area for storing data that can identify a received command is secured so that various commands such as a reserved storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

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

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

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

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

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. A first reserved storage buffer to be stored, and a second reserved storage buffer in which reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the starting winning (S1215).

  In this embodiment, after the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is generated and various data obtained at the start winning is stored as the stored storage information, the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) for which the variable display is started is changed based on the reserved storage information in the special symbol normal process (S300). Whether or not the display result is the jackpot display result and the determination of the jackpot type are made based on the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern (including the variation pattern type determination) is determined based on the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. Based on.

  On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the start of variation display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, specifically, the game ball is first started. At the timing of winning a winning at the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing at which the hold storage information is stored), the hold storage information storing various data obtained at the start winning is pre-read, and the pre-read hold Based on the stored information, the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above are determined in advance as to whether or not the jackpot is to be won, the jackpot type is determined, and the variation pattern is determined. In addition, a winning effect process is performed based on the variation pattern type determination value. By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the change display result in advance before the change display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on the various determination results at the time of starting winning, It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading notice for notifying that a big hit (possibility of winning a big hit) during the variable display.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1216), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first reserved memory number counter to EXT data to designate the first reserved memory number. Control to transmit the command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1219).

  By executing the processing of S1216 and S1217, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1216 to S1219, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, the first reserved memory number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process as described in S1215 (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1226), and control to transmit a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), and sets the value of the second reserved memory number counter to the EXT data to designate the second reserved memory number. Control to transmit the command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Every time a start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). When neither the first holding storage buffer nor the second holding storage buffer has holding storage data, processing (not shown) for transmitting a customer waiting demo designation command for designating execution of the customer waiting demonstration display was performed. Then, this process is terminated.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

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

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

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

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S57). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 extracts in S214 of the start port switch passing process and S224 of the start port switch pass process and stores it in the first reserved memory buffer and the second reserved memory buffer, and reads it into the random number buffer in the specific symbol normal process. The jackpot determination is performed on the stored jackpot determination random number. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is determined to be a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then either the condition that the fluctuation display is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times) or the condition that the next big hit is determined. When the earlier condition is satisfied, the change display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

  When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random number extracted by the start port passing process and stored in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, and read and stored in the random number buffer in the specific symbol normal process. Using the jackpot type determination table selected in S72, the jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) value for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

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

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

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

  Further, in the above-described variation pattern setting process (S301), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 6 based on the gaming state such as the normal state and the short time state and the determination result of the jackpot determination in the special symbol normal processing. Is selected, the variation pattern type is selected and determined based on the extracted value of the variation pattern type determination random number, and the variation pattern is selected and determined based on the extracted value of the variation pattern determination random number. Then, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command (see FIG. 7) that can identify the determined variation pattern. Further, control is performed to transmit a first or second symbol variation designation command (see FIG. 7) for designating a special symbol for starting variation display among the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 selects any one of the display result 1 designation command and the display result 3 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control for transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 7).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to the special symbol stop process.

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done. In the big hit ending process (S307), the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set when the probability change big hit ends, and the time reduction flag is set when the normal big hit ends. As a result, after the end of the probable big hit, the state is controlled to the probable change state and the short time state.

  It is necessary to continue the time-short state after the probable big hit and the normal big hit until one of the conditions of the change display is executed 100 times and the next big hit occurs. In such a duration of 100 times of variable display, in the jackpot ending process (S307), a time-count counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time-short state is set to 100 times, and thereafter the variable display is executed The special time stop process is performed by subtracting and updating. Based on the fact that the time reduction counter has counted up, the time reduction flag is reset to control to end the time reduction state.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Then, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the variable display is executed (S706) Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR7 is counted by a random counter that updates the count value by software. It is generated, is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and is extracted as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707). In the hold storage display control process in S707, display control of active display (active display) displayed in the active display area is also executed. Specifically, display control is performed in the following processing. For example, in the process of S704, a predetermined first update flag is set when a variable display is received, and a predetermined second update flag is set when a variable display is received. If the first update flag is set, in the process of S707, one first hold display in the hold display area is deleted, and the remaining first hold display is directed toward the active display area one by one. While shifting and updating the display of the hold display area, if the variable display second update flag is set, one second hold display in the hold display area is deleted in the process of S707, and the remaining second hold The display is shifted one by one toward the direction of the active display area to update the display of the hold display area, and after the variable display, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 27L and 27R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-read effect process (S700) for determining whether to perform the pre-read effect and selecting the type of the pre-read effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Depending on, any one of S800 to S807 is performed.

  In the effect control process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S700) is a process of performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when the pre-reading effect is executed. The pre-reading effect is a special symbol change based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (holding storage information) comes. This is a production technique such as determining the contents of the display and giving a notice in advance of how the future special symbols will change. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the fluctuating display by the hold information is executed, a big hit occurs later based on the display mode of the hold display or the display mode of the active display corresponding to the hold information. A kind of effect (see FIG. 17 or the like) for notifying that there is a possibility is performed as a pre-reading effect. Hereinafter, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target hold information”. Further, the fluctuation display based on the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target fluctuation display”. Further, the hold display based on the hold information targeted for the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target hold display”, and the active display based on the hold information targeted for the pre-read effect is referred to as “target active display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) is a process for performing control to stop the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, information related to the variable display of the hold storage information that is displayed on hold is pre-read before the change display based on the hold storage information is executed, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the pre-read result is displayed. Based on the pre-read hold storage information, the production control microcomputer 100 executes production control for executing the pre-reading production as the specific production at a predetermined timing.

  In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), the following processing is executed in order to perform control so that the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to make the variation display result off based on confirming the display result designation command stored in the command storage area. If it is determined to be out of sync, whether or not a command corresponding to a non-reach variation pattern has been received as a variation pattern command based on checking the variation pattern command stored in the command storage area Is confirmed.

  When a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern is received, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the data design table for determining a wrong symbol stored in the ROM 102 is used. The symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are determined as combinations of stop symbols that are the result of the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. When the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of the jackpot symbol by chance, each stop symbol is determined by correcting it so that it becomes a combination of the off symbol (for example, correcting the right symbol by one symbol). The When the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number becomes a reach symbol by chance, each stop symbol is determined by correcting so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol). Is done.

  When a command corresponding to the reach fluctuation pattern is received, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and extracted from SR1-1 using the off-set symbol determination data table. The symbol corresponding to the random number is determined as the stop symbol of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number that matches the counter value extracted from SR1-2 is the middle symbol stop It is determined as a symbol. When the symbol combination is accidentally a combination of symbols, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the combination so that it becomes a combination of symbols (for example, correcting the middle symbol by one symbol).

  Based on checking the display result specification command stored in the command storage area, if it is decided to make the variable display result a big hit, the jackpot type can be checked based on the display result specification command. In response, the stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination of the jackpot symbol is determined. For example, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing. When it is decided to make the type of probability variation big hit, the combination of SR1-1 and the probability variation big hit symbol (for example, the left, middle and right are combinations of odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”, etc.) Using the data table (probability variation jackpot symbol determination table) in which the relationship is established, any combination of probability variation jackpot symbols is selected and determined from the extracted value. When it is decided to make the type of normal jackpot, the combination of SR1-1 and the normal jackpot symbol (for example, the left, middle and right are combinations of even numbers such as “4, 4, 4”, etc.) Using the data table (ordinary jackpot symbol determination table) in which the above relationship is set, any combination of normal jackpot symbols is selected and determined from the extracted value. The symbol determined in this way is used as a final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, an effect setting process is performed in which a process for setting various effects in the variable display and a process for setting various effects such as a change effect such as a hold are performed. In the effect setting process, the effect control pattern is any one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns based on the variation pattern that can be specified by the received effect control command and various information related to the change display such as the change display result. The determined effect control pattern is selected as the effect control pattern used for the effect from among the plurality of types of symbol change control patterns stored in the symbol change control pattern table stored in the ROM 102. .

  In the symbol variation control pattern table, the variation display operation of the effect symbol in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the period from the start of the variation of the effect symbol to the stop effect display of the final effect symbol that becomes the final stop symbol, A plurality of types of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as an effect display operation in the reach effect, an effect display operation by the pseudo-series effect, and an effect display operation in the notice effect are stored as a symbol variation control pattern.

  Each symbol variation control pattern corresponds to the variation display of the effect symbol such as the effect control process timer setting value, the effect control process timer determination value, the effect display control data, the sound control data, the lamp control data, and the end code. It includes control data for controlling various performance operations, and the contents of various performance controls, timing control switching timings, and the like are set in time series.

  When a process table corresponding to the selected effect control pattern is selected, a process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started. Thus, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, and Then, the control of the speaker 27) as a production component is started. For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including effect symbols) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. A control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of light emitters such as various LEDs. In order to output sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation display time timer, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing, and the effect symbol variation start process is performed. finish. As a result, the effect symbol variation start process ends, and the effect symbol variation in-process is executed in the next effect control process.

[Specific operation effects]
Next, a specific operation effect executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. The specific operation effect is executed according to the operation in a specific variation pattern. The specific variation pattern includes, for example, a super reach A (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “SPA”) executed as the third super reach, and a super reach B (hereinafter referred to as “SPA”) that is executed as the fourth super reach. And Super Reach B executed as “SPB”.

[Specific operation effects example]
FIG. 14 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 showing a specific operation effect example. FIGS. 14A to 14L show an example of an image displayed on the effect display device 9 in a specific operation effect as time elapses. FIG. 14 shows the effect of super reach A (SPA) as an example of the specific operation effect.

  In FIG. 14, left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93, a hold display area 18c, a hold image H, and an active image AH are shown as display images. In FIG. 14, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 are indicated by downward arrows in a state where the variation is being displayed. In the lower part of the display area of the effect display device 9, a first hold display area for displaying the first hold memory number by the hold image H, and a second hold display area for displaying the second hold memory number by the hold image H, A hold display area 18c is provided. An active display area AHA for displaying the active image AH is provided in the lower central area in the display area of the main effect display device 9. The first hold display area is provided on the left side of the active display area AHA, and the second hold display area is provided on the right side of the active display area AHA.

  In the effect display device 9, when the variable display is executed, the variable display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 is started at the center of the screen. When the specific operation effect is executed in the variable display, as shown in FIG. 14A, a reach display mode (a display mode in which the left and right effect symbols are aligned with the same symbol and the medium effect symbol is changing) is obtained. At the same timing, the effect symbols 91 to 93 move to the upper right corner of the display area and are reduced and displayed, and the specific operation effect is started.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, at the start of the specific operation effect, the effect icon image 96 made up of characters and figures that can specify the reach effect of “SPA” or “SPB” is the first position in the display area. Is displayed in the center. FIG. 14A shows an example in which an effect icon image 96 that can specify the reach effect of “SPA” is displayed and the reach effect of “SPA” is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14B, the effect icon image 96 is displayed by moving to the upper left corner of the display area, and the active image AH displayed in the active display area AHA is displayed on the push button 120. Is changed to a button image 94 that imitates the image and moved to the center of the display area to be displayed. As shown in FIG. 14B, the image in the active display area AHA and the image in the first hold display area and the second hold display area are erased. The button image 94 is displayed in a first mode in which a shape that is not pressed can be specified, indicating a state in which no player operation is detected. When such a button image 94 is displayed in the central portion of the display area, a long press suggestion image 94A that includes the characters “Long press” and suggests a long press operation is displayed. By displaying an image as shown in FIG. 14B, a long press operation promotion effect for executing a specific notification for promoting the long press operation of the push button 120 is started.

  The button image 94 can change the image color according to the magnitude relationship of the degree of expectation that is a big hit. In the specific operation effect, when the push button 120 is operated for a long time during the predetermined long press operation valid period for the push button 120, the operations shown in FIGS. ), The image color of the button image 94 can be changed stepwise in a plurality of stages in the order of “white” → “blue” → “green” → “red”. The degree of expectation that is a big hit in the image color of the button image 94 is set as “white <blue <green <red”.

  The operation period recognized by the production control microcomputer 100 that the operation of the push button 120 is a long press operation is set to a predetermined period such as a continuous operation of 1 second or more. During the period for determining such a long press operation, an erroneous operation such as continuous hitting is erroneously detected as a long press operation, and the display position of the button image 94 is changed even though the long press operation is not performed. It is set to be a period during which it is possible to prevent the processing load of the microcomputer 100 for effect control from being unnecessarily increased by erroneously executing a specific operation effect such as an effect to be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, the image color of the button image 94 at the start of the specific operation effect is “white”. The change pattern of the image color of the button image 94 in the specific operation effect uses a button image color determination table selected according to the change display result confirmed based on the display result command in the effect design change start process (S801). Determined. In the button image color determination table, the values that can be taken by the image color determination counter as a random counter for effect control have a plurality of types of image color change patterns (eg, “white → blue”, “white → blue → green”). , A data table associated with each of “change patterns such as“ white → blue → green → red ”). In the button image color determination table, the image color change pattern corresponding to the extracted value of the image color determination counter extracted at a predetermined timing is selected as the image color change pattern in the specific operation effect at the start of the variable display. It is determined.

  The button image color determination table includes a big hit button image color determination table that is selected when the variable display result is a big hit display result, and a button image color that is selected when the variable display result is a negative display result. A determination table is stored in the ROM 102.

  In the big hit button image color determination table, a size relationship of “blue <green <red” is set as a selection ratio of colors that can finally change. On the other hand, in the off-button image color determination table, a size relationship of “red <green <blue” is set as a selection ratio of colors that can finally change. When the variable display result is a jackpot display result, the rate at which the button image color changes is higher and the rate at which it changes to “red” is higher than when the variable display result is out of display. As described above, the data of the button image color determination table is set. Thereby, when the specific operation effect is executed, for example, as the number of stages in which the button image color changes is increased, for example, the image color changes to “red”, the degree of expectation that the variable display becomes a big hit display result increases. Become. Thereby, the expectation degree with respect to the big hit of a player can be raised by the change aspect of a button image color, and the interest of production can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 14C, when the push button 120 is operated for a long time in the long press operation effective period in which the long press operation promotion effect is performed, the button image 94 is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9. The image is displayed by moving from the center as the first position to the lower right corner as the second position. The button image 94 is displayed in a second manner in which the pressed shape can be specified so as to indicate a state in which the player's operation is detected. When such a button image 94 is displayed in the lower right corner of the display area, the long-pressing image 94B that is made up of the characters “long-pressing” and notifies that the long-pressing operation is being performed is in the vicinity of the button image 94. Is displayed. By displaying an image as shown in FIG. 14C, an effect corresponding to the long press operation as an effect corresponding to the long press operation of the push button 120 is started. In such an effect corresponding to the long press operation, an effect image 95 of the same color (corresponding color) as the color of the button image 94 is displayed around the button image 94. By displaying the effect image 95 around the button image 94, the effect using the button image 94 can be highlighted.

  As shown in FIG. 14D, when the long press operation of the push button 120 is executed, for example, “white” → “white” is changed over time based on the image color change pattern determined as described above. A button image color change effect in which the color of the button image 94 changes, such as “blue”, is executed. In the button image color change effect, when the image color of the button image 94 changes, as shown in FIG. 14D, after the enlarged display effect in which the button image 94 is temporarily displayed is executed, As shown in (E), after the image color change, the button image 94 is returned to its original size and displayed. When such a button image color change effect is executed, the effect image 95 displayed around the button image 94 changes to the same color (corresponding color) corresponding to the color change of the button image 94. The effect image color change effect displayed is also executed simultaneously. The button image color change effect and the effect image color change effect may be collectively referred to as an image color change effect.

  In the case of executing the button image color change effect, instead of executing the enlarged display effect in which the button image 94 is temporarily enlarged, a reduced display effect in which the button image 94 is temporarily reduced may be executed. Good. In other words, when changing the notification mode of the button image 94, if the effect of changing the size of the button image 94 over a predetermined period, either the effect of expanding the size or the effect of reducing the size May be executed. Further, when an effect that allows the size of the button image 94 to be changed over a predetermined period is executed, the button image 94 may be temporarily deleted in order to draw attention to the effect image.

  In the long-press operation effective period in the specific operation effect, when the long-press operation of the push button 120 is executed and the effect corresponding to the long-press operation is executed as shown in FIG. When is released (cannot be executed), as shown in FIG. 14F, the button image 94 moves from the lower right corner (second position) to the center (first position) in the display area of the effect display device 9. The movement display returning to is displayed, and the long press operation promotion effect similar to the long press operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 14B is started again. In the long press operation promotion effect in that case, as shown in FIG. 14F, the button image 94 is displayed in the changed image color (blue). The button image 94 is displayed in a first form of a shape that is not pressed, indicating a state in which no player operation is detected.

  Thereafter, when the long press operation of the push button 120 is resumed, the button image 94 is moved and displayed from the center (first position) to the lower right corner (second position) according to the operation, and FIG. As shown in G), the long press operation corresponding effect is started again. The button image 94 is displayed in a second form of a pressed shape that indicates a state in which the player's operation is detected.

  When the long press operation of the push button 120 is continuously executed after the button image color changes as shown in FIG. 14E during the long press operation effective period in the specific operation effect, the determination is made as described above. Based on the changed image color change pattern, as shown in FIGS. 14G to 14I, as the time elapses, for example, “blue” → “green” → “red”. The button image color change effect in which the color changes is executed. In each button image color change effect, although illustration is omitted, an effect similar to the enlarged display effect shown in FIG.

  When the long press operation state is canceled during the enlarged display effect, the long press operation promotion effect as shown in FIG. 14F is executed in a state where the enlarged display is interrupted and the button image 94 is not enlarged. Thereafter, when the long press operation state is resumed, the extended display effect of the interrupted button image 94 is resumed, and the long press operation corresponding effect is executed in a state where the button image 94 is enlarged. When the long press operation state is canceled during the enlarged display effect, the long press operation promotion effect may be executed in a state where the button image 94 is enlarged without interrupting the enlarged display. Further, when the long press operation state is canceled during the enlarged display effect, the extended display effect of the interrupted button image 94 is not resumed, and the long press operation corresponding effect is executed in a state where the button image 94 is not enlarged. You may make it do.

  Thereafter, when the operation effective period in the specific operation effect ends with the passage of time, it becomes a period outside the operation effective period. The period outside the operation valid period continues for a predetermined period. When the operation is not valid, as shown in FIG. 14 (J), in the display area of the effect display device 9, the button image 94 moves from the lower right corner, which is the second position, to the lower center, that is, active display. The display moves to the same position as the area AHA, the arrow image (hereinafter referred to as an arrow image) 97 is displayed on the button image 94, and the button image 94 is fixed. By displaying the image in the suggested locked state, an operation invalidation effect that can be notified in a notification mode that can specify that the operation of the button image 94 is invalid (operation is not accepted) is executed. . Such notification of operation invalidity by the operation invalidation effect is continuously executed over a predetermined period.

  During the operation invalidation execution period, for example, character information related to the operation of the operation means such as the push button 120 is not displayed. During the operation invalidation execution period, various information such as character information that can specify that the operation of the operation means such as the push button 120 is invalid (operation is not accepted) is displayed. Also good.

  In the operation invalidation effect, when the button image 94 changes in the long press operation corresponding effect during the long press operation valid period, the button image 94 is continuously displayed in the color after the change. The button image 94 in the operation invalidation effect is an effect in which the display position is the same position as the display position of the active display area AHA, and the display also serves as a display as an active image. In the active image, when an effect other than the specific operation effect is executed, the image color can change to, for example, “blue”, “green”, and “red” according to the degree of expectation that is a big hit. Therefore, in the specific operation effect, the button image 94 that can be changed to “blue”, “green”, “red” in accordance with the degree of expectation that is a big hit is the same position (third) as the display position of the active display area AHA. When an effect displayed at (position) is performed, an effect that the button image 94 appears to be a display that also serves as a display as an active image is executed.

  As the operation invalidation effect, in addition to the locked image display in FIG. 14J, other effects such as displaying a specific character image and suggesting a high or low expectation level as a big hit are executed. May be.

  When a specific period elapses from the start of execution of the operation invalidation effect and the period outside the operation effective period ends, the stroke operation effective period is set for a predetermined period. In the one-stroke operation effective period, as shown in FIG. 14 (K), the locked state is obtained by erasing the arrow image 97 stabbed in the locked button image 94 in the display area of the effect display device 9. It is suggested that it has been released, and a blow icon image 97 made up of an icon image indicating the character of a blow opportunity is displayed in the center. When the blow icon image 97 is displayed, a blow suggestion image 94 </ b> C that includes characters “push!” And suggests a blow operation (one operation) is displayed. By displaying an image as shown in FIG. 14K, a blow operation promotion effect for promoting the blow operation of the push button 120 is started.

  When the push button 120 is operated during the one-stroke operation valid period, the change display results of the effect symbols 91 to 93 as shown in FIG. A direct action corresponding to one blow operation is executed.

  After the effect for the blow operation is executed and the variable display result is displayed and the reach effect is completed, the display screen of the reach effect is returned to the normal display screen, and the active display area AHA and the hold display area where the image has been erased. The image is displayed in such a manner that the image is restored in 18c. At that time, in the active display area AHA, the active image is used as the button image 94 in the completed reach effect (“SPA” or “SPB”), so that the image is restored in a state where nothing is displayed as the active image. Displayed.

  In the specific operation effects described above, an example in which the reach effect of “SPA” is executed has been shown, but the reach effect of “SPB” is also executed in the same effect manner as the reach effect of “SPB”. The reach effect of “SPB” is basically the same effect as the reach effect of “SPA” although the effect period such as the long press operation effective period is different.

  In the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14F, the long press operation promotion effect as a specific notification that can specify that the player's long press operation is not detected is constant. By being performed at the position, it is possible to clarify the notification mode regarding the player's operation. Thereby, a player's operation can be promoted.

  In the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. 14J, the operation invalidation effect is executed at a specific position other than the first position, such as the third position, in the display area. According to the execution position, it is possible to clearly notify that the operation is invalid, not the operation valid period, and the operation is not accepted.

  Further, in the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14F, the long press promotion effect is the first mode indicating that the player's operation is not detected (not pressed). The shape display mode is executed, and as shown in FIGS. 14 (C) to (E) and (G) to (I), the long press operation-corresponding effect is a second state in which the player's operation is detected. Since it is executed in the mode (display mode of the pressed shape), it is possible for the player to easily distinguish between the specific notification by the long press promotion effect and the specific notification by the long press operation corresponding effect by the notification mode.

  Further, in the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 14, as a notification capable of specifying that the player's long press operation has been detected as shown in FIGS. 14 (C) to (E) and (G) to (I). In the long press operation corresponding effect, the player's operation is normally performed by executing the change of the notification mode such that the image color of the button image 94 changes in response to the detection of the long press operation. While being able to notify that it has been detected, it is possible to promote the participation of the player in the game.

  Further, in the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 14, as a notification capable of specifying that the player's long press operation has been detected as shown in FIGS. 14 (C) to (E) and (G) to (I). Change in notification mode in which the image color of the button image 94 that can indicate whether or not the game state is controlled by the big hit gaming state changes in response to the detection of the long press operation in the long press operation corresponding effect By executing the effect, it is possible to notify that the player's operation is normally detected, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. 14D, when the image color of the button image 94 changes in the effect corresponding to the long press operation, the enlarged display in which the button image 94 is temporarily enlarged is displayed. By executing the effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display of the effect corresponding to the long press operation.

  Further, in the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. 14 (F), after the image color of the button image 94 is changed at the second position due to the effect corresponding to the long press operation, the player's action is not detected. The player can always grasp the state in which the image color of the button image 94 has changed because the long press operation promotion effect can be executed at the first position with the changed image color. .

  In the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. 14K, when the long-press operation valid period ends, the operation invalidity that enables notification that can specify that the operation of the button image 94 is invalid is possible. By performing the effect, it is possible to clearly notify that the player's operation is not accepted.

  In the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. 14 (J), the button image 94 changes in the operation invalid effect, and the button image 94 changes in the long press operation corresponding effect in the long press operation effective period. In some cases, the color after the change continues to be displayed. Thereby, even after the end of the long press operation effective period, the player can grasp the type of the image color of the button image 94 in the long press operation corresponding effect.

  Moreover, in the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. 14 (J), the first position where the long press operation promotion effect is executed and the second position where the long press operation corresponding effect is executed are different. The position where the long press operation promotion effect is executed and the position where the long press operation corresponding effect is executed means that the operation of the promotion effect player is not accepted by executing the operation invalidation effect at the 3 position. Notification can be made based on different positions.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (J), the operation invalidation effect is a third position below the display area corresponding to the active display area AHA. Instead of the active image AH, the button image 94 is inserted into the button image 94 with the arrow image 97. By displaying in a notification mode that displays a locked state that suggests that it is in a fixed state, it is possible to save space in the display area, to reduce the control burden related to specific notifications related to the player's operation, and to improve game effects Can be achieved.

[Example of operation valid period for specific operation effects]
FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing an example of the operation effective period in the specific operation effect. In FIG. 15, the setting of the operation effective period in the period from the start of the specific operation effect to the end of the specific operation effect is shown for the SPA effect and the SPB effect as time elapses.

  In each of the SPA effect and the SPB effect, the long press operation effective period starts from the start of the specific operation effect, and when the long press operation effective period ends, it becomes a period outside the operation effective period. After the elapse, the one-stroke operation effective period is started, and at the end of the specific operation effect, the one-stroke operation effective period is ended. The period outside the operation effective period is set to be longer than each of the long press operation effective period and the one-stroke operation effective period.

  The SPA effect shown in FIG. 15A is different from the SPB effect shown in FIG. 15B in the period during which the specific operation effect is executed. The period during which the specific operation effect is executed is set so that the SPB effect is longer than the SPA effect. For example, in the SPB effect, each of the long press operation effective period, the period outside the operation effective period, and the one-stroke operation effective period is set to be longer than each period in the SPA effect. In this way, the SPA effect and the SPB effect differ in the length of the entire period of the specific operation effect, and the lengths of the periods constituting the specific operation effect are different. The SPA effect and the SPB effect may be different in length of at least one period after each period constituting the specific operation effect.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15, the SPB effect has a longer end time of the long press operation effective period, a later start timing and end timing outside the operation effective period, and a start operation time and end of the blow operation period than the SPA effect. The timing is late.

[Image color change effect timing example during long press operation of specific operation effect]
FIG. 16 is a timing chart showing an example of the effect timing of an effect (image color change effect) in which the image color of the button image 94 and the effect 95 changes due to an effect corresponding to the long press operation executed at the time of the long press operation in the specific operation effect. It is. In FIG. 16, for each of the SPA effect and the SPB effect, the setting of the display period of each color in the period from the start to the end of the image color change effect at the time of the long press operation is shown. The production timing is shown. Data capable of specifying the effect timing of the image color change effect as shown in FIG. 16 is stored in the ROM 102 for each image color change pattern, and is used when the image color change effect is executed.

  In FIG. 16, in the effect corresponding to the long press operation, the button image color and the effect image color change in a pattern divided into a plurality of color change sections of “white” → “blue” → “green” → “red”. An example of the image color change effect timing is shown. In FIG. 16, when the detection state of the long press operation is continued according to the elapsed time from the start of the image color change effect, at what timing the button image color and the effect image color are The change pattern of whether it changes to a color is shown.

  Regarding the image color change effect, the button image color and the effect image color when the detection state of the long press operation is continued are shown in FIG. 16 based on the accumulated time of the long press operation duration during the long press operation effective period. You may change with the change pattern divided into such a color change area. In addition, for the image color change effect, the button image color and effect image color when the long press operation detection state is continued are currently displayed according to the elapsed time from the start of the period during the long press operation effective period. When the operation is continued for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) for each color change interval, the image color corresponding to the color change interval for which the operation has been continued for the predetermined time or longer is checked. You may make it make it.

  The image color change effect time T1 of the SPA effect shown in FIG. 16A is set longer than the image color change effect time T2 of the SPB effect shown in FIG. The period in which each color is displayed is different, and the timing of each color change is different. For example, in the image color change effect time T2 of the SPB effect, the period in which each color is displayed is shorter than the image color change effect time T1 of the SPA effect, and the timing of each color change is set to an early timing. Thereby, in the SPB effect, the timing at which the image color changes when a long press operation is detected in the image color change effect is earlier than in the SPA effect.

  In contrast to the timings shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the image color change effect time T1 of the SPA effect is set to be shorter than the image color change effect time T2 of the SPB effect. The length of the production time may be different, the period in which each color is displayed may be different, and the timing of each color change may be different. For example, in the image color change effect time T1 of the SPA effect, the period in which each color is displayed may be set shorter than the image color change effect time T2 of the SPB effect.

  As shown in the button image color shown in FIG. 16, a long press operation-compatible effect is performed using one of a plurality of types of image colors, so that variations in effect can be enriched. Also, as shown in FIG. 16, the change timing of the image color is different between the SPA effect and the SPB effect, so that the variation of the effect can be further enriched, and the fun of the effect can be improved.

  Note that the length of the operation effective period itself of the image color change effect differs between the SPA effect and the SPB effect, and the longer operation effective period itself is compared to the shorter operation effective period itself. Thus, the timing at which the image color changes may be set earlier.

[Specific operation effect processing]
Next, a specific operation effect process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform the specific operation effect described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the specific operation effect process. The specific operation effect process in FIG. 17 is a process included in the effect control process described above. The specific operation effect process is, for example, a process constituting a part of the effect symbol changing process (S802) of the effect control process.

  In the operation effect process, first, in step SA (hereinafter, simply referred to as SA), it is determined whether or not the long press operation valid period in the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 15 is currently in effect (SA1). In SA1, based on confirming the effect control command received at the start of the variable display and the time value of the variable display timer that measures the time from the start of the variable display, the present is the length of the specific operation effect. It is determined whether or not the push operation is valid. Such a determination can be made when the specific operation effect receives a variation pattern command designating a specific variation pattern (third super reach, fourth super reach), and the long press operation valid period. This is because a predetermined period is set from the start of the variation pattern.

  If it is determined in SA1 that the long pressing operation is not valid, the process proceeds to SA5 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA1 that the long-pressing operation is valid, it is determined whether the long-pressing operation of the push button 120 is in progress (SA2). The determination as to whether or not the long press operation is being performed is, for example, in the process for determining the long press provided in the effect control process, and the operation detection signal of the push button 120 continues for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) or longer. It is determined whether or not an input has been made, a process of setting a long press flag is executed when the input has been made, and this is performed based on whether or not the long press flag has been set. The long press flag is reset when the continuous input of the operation detection signal of the push button 120 is stopped.

  When it is determined in SA2 that the long press operation is not being performed, a long press operation promotion effect as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14F is executed (SA3), and the process ends. Thereby, at the start of the specific operation effect, a long press operation promotion effect as shown in FIG. 14B is executed, and when the long press operation state is canceled during the long press operation in the specific operation effect, FIG. The long press operation promotion effect as shown in F) is executed.

  When it is determined in SA2 that the long press operation is being performed, the long press operation corresponding effects as shown in FIGS. 14C to 14E and (G) to (I) are executed (SA4), and the processing is performed. finish. In SA4, a button image color change effect and an effect image color change effect are executed at an effect timing as shown in FIG. Image color change effects as shown in (E) and (G) to (I) are performed.

  If it is determined in SA1 that the long-pressing operation is not valid, it is determined whether the current one-stroke operation is valid in the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 15 (SA5). In SA5, based on confirming the effect control command received at the start of the variable display and the time value of the variable display timer that measures the time from the start of the variable display, the present is a blow in the specific operation effect. It is determined whether the operation is valid. Such a determination can be made when the specific operation effect receives a variation pattern command that designates a specific variation pattern (third super reach, fourth super reach). This is because the period is set to a specific period from the start of the variation pattern.

  When it is determined in SA5 that it is not during the one-stroke operation effective period, since the current operation is outside the operation effective period in the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 15, the effect outside the operation period is executed (SA6), As the effect outside the operation period, for example, an effect such as an operation invalid effect shown in FIG. Thereby, when the long press operation effective period ends, the button image 94 in the locked state in a manner of taking over the image colors of the button image 94 and the effect image 95 displayed in the image color change effect during the long press operation effective period. An operation invalidation effect such as displaying is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SA5 that the one-stroke operation is valid, it is determined whether the one-stroke operation flag is set (SA7). The one-stroke operation present flag is a flag that is set to indicate that one-stroke operation is present when a one-stroke operation is detected during the one-stroke operation effective period, is set by SA9, and is reset at the end of the specific operation effect.

  When the one-stroke operation flag is not set in SA7, it is determined whether or not a one-stroke operation has been performed based on whether or not an operation detection signal for the push button 120 is input (SA8). When the blow operation is not performed in SA8, a blow operation promotion effect as shown in FIG. 14K is executed, and the process ends. On the other hand, when a one-stroke operation is performed at SA8, execution of the one-stroke operation corresponding effect as shown in FIG. 14L is started (SA9), a one-stroke operation flag is set (SA10), and the process ends. The blow operation corresponding effect is executed over a predetermined period.

  In addition, when the one-stroke operation flag is set in SA7 described above, the process ends without proceeding to SA8, and if a single-stroke operation is detected during the single-stroke operation effective period, after that, Execution of the one-shot operation corresponding effect started in response to the detection is continued until the specific operation effect period ends, and execution of overlapping processes such as restart of one-shot operation promotion effect and restart of one-shot operation corresponding effect Is avoided.

  In the specific operation effect described above, as a detection means capable of detecting the player's operation (motion), such as a push sensor 124 capable of detecting an operation of the operation means operable by the player such as the push button 120. The detection means is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other detection means such as a tilt direction sensor unit that detects the operation of the stick controller by the player may be used as detection means that can detect the player's movement. The detection means capable of detecting the player's movement is not a means for detecting the operation of the operation means, but a detection means capable of directly detecting the player's movement such as an infrared sensor and a motion sensor. May be used.

[Modified examples of specific operation effects]
Next, a modified example of the specific operation effect will be described.

  (1) As shown in FIGS. 14B and 14F, an example is shown in which the first display position where the display of the long press operation promotion effect is executed in the display area is the center of the display area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first display position may be a position other than the center of the display area (for example, a position such as an upper part, a lower part, a left part, a right part, or a corner of the display area). .

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 14 (C) to (E) and (G) to (I), in the display area, the second display position where the display of the long press operation-compatible effect is executed is the corner of the display area. An example is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second display position may be a position other than the corner of the display area (for example, a position such as the center, upper, lower, left, or right of the display area). .

  (3) As shown in FIG. 14J, an example in which the third display position where the display of the operation invalidation effect is executed in the display area is the lower part of the display area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third display position may be a position other than the lower part of the display area (for example, a position such as a center part, an upper part, a left part, a right part, or a corner part of the display area). .

  (4) As shown in FIG. 14 (K), an example is shown in which the display position where the display of the blow operation promotion effect is executed in the display area is the lower part of the display area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third display position may be a position other than the lower part of the display area (for example, a position such as a center part, an upper part, a left part, a right part, or a corner part of the display area). . In the display area, the display position where the display of the blow operation promotion effect is executed may be a display position different from the third display position where the display of the operation invalid effect is executed.

  (5) The long press operation promotion effect shown in FIGS. 14B and 14F is an effect executed as the first specific notification that can specify that the player's action is not detected. The first specific notification is not limited to the long press operation promotion effect, but may be an effect that promotes other types of operations, or any effect that promotes some operation.

  (6) The long press operation corresponding effects shown in FIGS. 14C to 14E and (G) to (I) are executed as a second specific notification that can specify that the player's action is detected. This is a production. As 2nd specific alerting | reporting, not only the long press operation corresponding | compatible effect shown to FIG.14 (C)-(E), (G)-(I) but displaying the image by which the operation means is operated simply, or Other types of effects such as simply displaying a character image indicating that the operating means is being operated may be executed.

  (7) The long press operation promotion effect and the long press operation-compatible effect shown in FIG. 14 are specifications that enable execution of a specific notification regarding the player's operation over an effective period during which detection by an operation detection means such as a push sensor is acceptable. It is an effect executed as a notification. The effective period in this case is a period during which it is effective to execute the long press operation corresponding effect executed using the entire display area of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. However, not limited to this, such an effective period is not an effect that is executed using the entire display area of the effect display device 9, but an effective period of an effect that is executed using a part of the display area. Also good. In addition to the effects on the effect display device 9, such an effective period is used when the effects display device 9 and other effects are performed when other effects such as an effect of sound control and an effect of light emission control are executed. It may be a period in which it is effective to execute all of the effects, or may be a period in which it is effective to execute some effects (for example, effects on the effect display device 9). Further, such an effective period may be an effective period set according to the operation state of the operation detecting means, or may be an effective period set according to the effect control state of the effect control microcomputer 100. Further, such an effective period is a period during which the button image can be moved from the first position to the second position by an operation, and the aspect of the button image and the effect image can be changed.

  (8) In the long press operation promotion effect and the long press operation corresponding effect shown in FIGS. 14B to 14I, in addition to the button image 94, character information such as the long press suggestion image 94A and the long press middle image 94B. The example which displays the image of was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character information image may not be displayed.

  (9) In the long-press operation-corresponding effect and the long-press operation-corresponding effect shown in FIGS. An example in which different types of button images 94 such as an image and an image of a pressed shape are displayed has been shown. In this case, the different types of button images 94 may be different in shape, color, size, etc. when the image is stationary, and the shape, color, size when the image is in operation. Etc. may be different.

  (10) In the operation invalidation effect shown in FIG. 14 (J), a notification effect that can specify that it is not the effective period of the long press operation at the third position in the display area is executed. The third position may be executed at any position other than the first position where the long press operation promotion effect is executed. For example, the third position may be executed at other positions such as the second position. . In the operation invalidation effect outside the operation valid period, an effect of changing the image color of the button image 94 may be executed by an effect other than the effect according to the player's motion (operation) detection. As the effects, for example, various effects such as an effect that changes the image color of the button image 94 may be executed in accordance with the display that the identifiable character image or the like acts on the button image 94. By doing in this way, the player can expect a change in the image color of the button image even after the operation valid period ends, and can improve the interest of the game.

  (11) As shown in FIGS. 14C to 14J, in the specific operation effect, the effect image 95 is displayed along with the button image 94. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect image 95 may not be displayed in the specific operation effect. In this way, the visibility of the effect image can be maintained. Further, the effect image 95 does not have to be displayed in the same color as the image color of the button image 94. For example, the effect image 95 is displayed in another color such as a change destination image color in which the image color of the button image 94 changes next. May be.

  (12) As shown in FIG. 14 (K), the example in which the button image 94 is displayed at the third position is shown in the blow operation promotion effect. However, the button image 94 may be displayed at the first position in the blow operation promotion effect. In the blow operation promotion effect, the button image 94 may be displayed at the second position. In the blow operation promotion effect, the button image 94 may be displayed at a specific position other than the first position to the third position. In the blow operation promotion effect, a display area other than the button image 94 may be displayed in a blackout (dark state). In this way, the button image 94 can be noted and an operation promotion effect can be clearly performed.

  (13) In the operation invalidation effect shown in FIG. 14 (J), a voice (language message etc.) output and effect that can specify that the operation is not accepted when the push button 120 is operated outside the operation valid period. You may alert | report that operation is invalid by performing at least any one of a sound (buzzer sound etc.) output and operation | movement (lighting, blinking, light extinction, etc.) of a light emission means. In this way, the player can easily grasp that it is outside the operation valid period. When it is determined to be the jackpot display result, in the operation invalidation effect, a jackpot confirmation notification that can specify that the jackpot has been confirmed, such as outputting a predetermined jackpot confirmation sound from the speaker 27, may be executable. . In this way, the player can be surprised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (14) In the operation invalidation effect shown in FIG. 14, the button image 94 and the effect image 95 do not have to undergo image changes such as a shape change and a color change. In that case, effect control may be performed such that the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the image is not changed than when the image is changed, and vice versa. In this way, it is possible to give the player a sense of incongruity and surprise and improve the interest of the game.

  (15) In the operation invalidation effect shown in FIG. 14, when the long press operation is not performed during the long press operation valid period, the blow operation promotion effect and the blow operation corresponding effect as shown in FIGS. 14 (K) and (L). May not be executed. In this way, the production can be matched to the player's taste, and the interest of the game can be prevented from being impaired. In the operation invalidation effect shown in FIG. 14, when the long press operation is not performed during the long press operation valid period, the blow operation promotion effect and the blow operation corresponding effect as shown in FIGS. 14K and 14L are executed. However, the image colors of the button image 94 and the effect image 95 may not be changed from the start of the long press operation promotion effect. In this way, the player cannot predict whether or not the big hit is based on the image color of the button image, and can thus feel a sense of pounding. In the operation invalidation effect shown in FIG. 14, the image colors of the button image 94 and the effect image 95 are determined in advance when the long press operation is not performed during the long press operation effective period and at the start of the blow operation effective period. It is also possible to change the image color to the final stage in the image color change pattern once, and execute the blow operation promotion effect and the blow operation corresponding effect as shown in FIGS. In this way, the expectation degree of jackpot can be suggested without performing a long press operation, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (16) The size of the button image 94 displayed in the one-stroke operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 14K may be made different depending on the color type (expected degree of jackpot) of the button image (the color of the changing color). The higher the big hit expectation degree of the type, the larger the big hit expectation degree may be, and vice versa. In this way, the player can recognize the degree of expectation of jackpot in a form other than color, and can improve the interest of the game.

  (17) In a pachinko gaming machine having an effect display device 9 as a main (main) display means and another display device such as a small image display device as a sub (sub) display means, the specific operation effect shown in FIG. Among them, the long press operation promotion effect and the long press operation response effect may be displayed on the main display means, and the display allocation control for displaying the blow operation promotion effect and the blow operation response effect on the sub display means may be performed, and vice versa. Allocation control may be performed. In this case, the operation invalidation effect may be displayed on the main display unit or may be displayed on the sub display unit. In this way, it is possible to distinguish between the long press operation and the blow operation for each display means, and it is possible to prevent an incorrect operation from being performed. Further, the display control for displaying the long press operation promotion effect on the main display means and the display corresponding to the long press operation on the sub display means may be performed, or the reverse control may be performed. In this way, it is possible to more clearly notify whether the long press operation is normally received.

  (18) In the locked state in the operation invalidation effect shown in FIG. 14J, the image color of the button image may be changeable, or the image color of the button image may not be changeable. In the locked state in the operation invalidation effect, the push sensor 124 that is an actual motion detection means may be controlled to a locked state that is actually inoperable. For example, in the locked state in the operation invalidation effect, control is performed so that the push button 120 is fixed to a state in which the push button 120 cannot be pressed even if the push button 120 is actually pressed, and the actual locked state is controlled. May be. In this way, the player can easily grasp that the operation invalidation effect is being executed.

  (19) The size of the button image 94 at the time of enlargement in the enlarged display effect shown in FIG. 14D may be such that the type of color that changes varies depending on the degree of expectation of the jackpot (the jackpot of the type of color that changes) The higher the degree of expectation, the higher the degree of expectation, and vice versa. In this way, the player can recognize the degree of expectation of jackpot in a form other than color, and can improve the interest of the game.

  (20) The image colors of the button image 94 and the effect image 95 have been described above that change stepwise in response to a long press operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and changes in a change pattern other than stepwise changes. It may be. For example, a predetermined meter in which a meter value is accumulated in response to a long press operation may be displayed, and when the meter value accumulates to a predetermined value, an effect of changing the image color of the button image 94 and the effect image 95 may be executed. (Only the image color of the button image 94 may be changed). In this way, the interest in the image color change effect of the player's button image can be improved.

  (21) The image colors of the button image 94 and the effect image 95 have been described as changing stepwise according to the long press operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the background image according to the long press operation ( When the display mode changes to a specific display mode (specific color or the like), an effect suggesting a change in the image color of the button image 94 and the effect image 95 is performed. An effect of changing the image color of the button image 94 and the effect image 95 may be executed (only the image color of the button image 94 may be changed).

  (22) The button image 94 is displayed as an image having a shape that changes like a meter in response to a long press operation, and an image display mode in which the meter value is accumulated to a predetermined value in response to the long press operation. An effect of changing the image color of the button image 94 may be executed. In this way, the player can grasp in advance the change timing of the image color of the button image, and can improve the interest of the game.

  (23) With regard to the change mode when the active image AH changes to the button image 94 in the specific operation effect, the long press operation promotion effect starts after the active image AH changes to the button image 94 of the “white” image color. In addition to the effect to be performed, the following effect may be executed. When the image color of the active image AH changes according to the big hit expectation like the button image 94, for example, when the active image AH at the start of the specific operation effect changes to the button image 94, You may make it change into the button image 94 of the same image color as the image color of the active image AH. In this way, the player can easily recognize that the button image is a substitute for the active image. Further, when the active image AH at the start of the specific operation effect changes to the button image 94, an image color having a higher expected degree of big hit than a predetermined stage (for example, one stage) than the image color of the active image AH at the immediately preceding timing. The button image 94 may be changed.

  (24) FIG. 15 shows an example in which the period outside the operation effective period is longer than the long press operation effective period and the one-stroke operation effective period. However, the period outside the operation effective period may be set to be shorter than the respective periods of the push operation effective period and the one-stroke operation effective period.

  (25) In the specific operation effect, the example in which the operation period recognized as the long press operation by the effect control microcomputer 100 is set to a predetermined period such as a continuous operation of 1 second or more is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in order to further reduce malfunctions due to erroneous operations, the operation period recognized as a long press operation is a relatively long period such as 3 seconds or more that is not clearly determined as a long press operation due to an erroneous operation. May be set. In this way, it is possible to prevent the button image from unnecessarily moving between the first position and the second position due to an erroneous operation (for example, repeated hits), and the control burden can be reduced.

  (26) When the long press operation is not detected at the beginning of the long press operation effective period and the long press operation is detected in the middle of the long press effective period, the following (27) to (29) are shown. As described above, effect control may be performed so that the timing of changing the display mode of the color or the like of the button image 94 in the button image color change effect may be adjusted according to the remaining period of the long press operation effective period. In this way, even if the long press operation is started in the middle of the effective period, the button image can be reliably changed to the image color that is finally scheduled to be changed.

  (27) For example, when the button image color changes in the order of “white → blue → green”, the time required for the first “white → blue” color change effect is shortened from the basic setting time, so that The button image color change timing may be adjusted according to the remaining period of the push operation effective period to adjust the period required to execute the button image color change effect.

  (28) For example, when the button image color changes in the order of “white → blue → green”, the long press operation valid period is obtained by skipping the change to blue and changing in the order of “white → green”. Depending on the remaining period, the button image color change timing may be adjusted to adjust the period required to execute the button image color change effect.

  (29) For example, when the button image color changes in the order of “white → blue → green → red”, the time required for the color change effect between all image colors is shortened from the basic setting time, respectively. Depending on the remaining period of the long-pressing operation effective period, the button image color change timing may be adjusted to adjust the period required to execute the button image color change effect.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 14B and 14F, in the specific operation effect, the long press operation promotion effect as a specific notification that can specify that the player's long press operation is not detected is constant. By being performed at the position, it is possible to clarify the notification mode regarding the player's operation. Thereby, a player's operation can be promoted. Furthermore, as shown in the button image color shown in FIG. 16, a long press operation-corresponding effect is performed using one of a plurality of types of image colors, so that variations in the effect can be enriched. Furthermore, in the specific operation effect shown in FIG. 14, the operation invalidation effect is executed at a specific position other than the first position, such as the third position, in the display area as shown in FIG. According to the execution position, it is possible to clearly notify that the operation is invalid, not the operation valid period, and the operation is not accepted.

  (2) As shown in FIGS. 14B and 14F, in the specific operation effect, the long press promotion effect is executed in the first mode indicating a state in which the player's operation is not detected. As in (C) to (E) and (G) to (I), the long press operation corresponding effect is executed in the second mode indicating the state in which the player's operation is detected. It is possible to easily distinguish the specific notification by the promotion effect and the specific notification by the long press operation corresponding effect by the notification mode.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 14 (C) to (E) and (G) to (I), in the specific operation effect, the long press as notification that can specify that the long press operation of the player has been detected. In the operation corresponding effect, the player's operation is normally detected by executing a change in the notification mode such that the image color of the button image 94 changes corresponding to the detection of the long press operation. Can be informed that the player is participating, and the player can be encouraged to participate in the game.

  (4) As shown in FIGS. 14 (C) to (E) and (G) to (I), in the specific operation effect, the long press as notification that can specify that the long press operation of the player has been detected. In the operation-corresponding effect, the change effect of the notification mode in which the image color of the button image 94 that can suggest by color whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state changes in response to the long press operation being detected. By being executed, it is possible to notify that the player's operation is normally detected, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 14D, in the specific operation effect, when the image color of the button image 94 changes in the long press operation-compatible effect, an enlarged display effect in which the button image 94 is temporarily displayed is executed. By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to the display of the effect corresponding to the long press operation.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 14 (F), in the specific operation effect, even when the player's motion is no longer detected after the image color of the button image 94 has changed in the second position due to the long press operation corresponding effect. Since the long press operation promotion effect can be executed at the first position with the changed image color, the player can always grasp the state in which the image color of the button image 94 has changed.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 16, in the specific operation effect, the change timing of the image color is different between the SPA effect and the SPB effect, so that the variation of the effect can be further enriched and the effect of the effect is improved. Can be made.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 14K, in the specific operation effect, when the long-press operation valid period ends, an operation invalidation effect capable of notifying that the operation of the button image 94 can be specified is executed. By doing so, it is possible to clearly notify that the player's operation is not accepted.

  (9) As shown in FIG. 14J, in the operation invalidation effect, when the button image 94 changes in the long press operation corresponding effect in the long press operation effective period, the color after the change is displayed. Continue to be displayed. Thereby, even after the end of the long press operation effective period, the player can grasp the type of the image color of the button image 94 in the long press operation corresponding effect.

  (10) As shown in FIG. 14 (J), in the specific operation effect, the first position where the long press operation promotion effect is executed and the third position different from the second position where the long press operation corresponding effect is executed. When the operation invalidation effect is executed, it is determined that the operation of the promotion effect player is not accepted at a position different from the position where the long press operation promotion effect is executed and the position where the long press operation corresponding effect is executed. Notification can be made based on this.

  (11) As shown in FIG. 14 (J), in the third position below the display area corresponding to the active display area AHA, instead of the active image AH, the button image 94 is stuck in the button image 94 with the arrow image 97. By displaying in a notification mode that displays a locked state that suggests that it is in a fixed state, it is possible to save space in the display area, to reduce the control burden related to specific notifications related to the player's operation, and to improve game effects Can be achieved.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, the big hit gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a short time state, and a high base state.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuation, Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

  (3) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

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

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described with a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, after the display of the variation display is determined to be the probability variation jackpot, the variation display result is derived and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, the condition is unconditionally changed to the probability variation state. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (7) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  9 effect display device, 1 pachinko machine, 124 push sensor, 100 effect control microcomputer, 94 button image, 94A long press suggestion image, 94B long press intermediate image, 560 game control microcomputer, 91-93 effect design.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine with a display area,
Motion detection means capable of detecting a player's motion;
A specific notification means capable of executing a specific notification related to the player's motion over an effective period in which detection by the motion detection means is acceptable;
The specific notification is
A first specific notification capable of specifying that a player's movement is not detected;
Including at least a second specific notification capable of specifying that the player's movement is detected,
The first specific notification can be executed at a first position;
The second specific notification can be executed at the second position;
The specific notification means is
When a player's action is detected during execution of the first specific notification, the first specific notification can be transferred to the second specific notification;
When the player's action is not detected during the execution of the second specific notification, the second specific notification can be transferred to the first specific notification;
The second specific notification can be executed by any one of a plurality of types of notification modes;
A gaming machine capable of executing, after the expiration of the effective period, a third specific notification capable of specifying that it is not the effective period at a specific position other than the first position.

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