JP2018023887A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve game taste by improving performance effects when a performance is executed in a plurality of rounds of continuous variable display.SOLUTION: In a plurality of rounds of continuous variable display (a re-variation performance), a game machine can execute a performance (a first performance) of temporarily stopping re-variation symbols. Further, in at least a final-round re-variation out of the re-variation performance, the game machine can execute any forenotice performance (a second performance) out of "rain forenotice" in which a forenotice image H1 is displayed, "thunder forenotice" in which a forenotice image H2 is displayed, and "thunderstorm forenotice" in which both of the forenotice image H1 and the forenotice image H2 are displayed. After recognizing a start of the re-variation performance by temporal stop of the re-variation symbols, a player can easily have a feeling of expectation for how long the re-variation continues and, by production of the forenotice performance in the final-round re-variation, can acquire a termination time of the re-variation. This configuration can improve performance effects of the re-variation performance so as to improve the game taste.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 47

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly applicable to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that can perform a variable display of identification information is known. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to produce an effect in accordance with the change display of the identification information. Among them, there are those that enhance the player's expectation by performing an effect with a story or repeating the same aspect in a plurality of continuous variation displays (for example, Patent Documents). 1 and 2).

JP 2002-239154 A JP 2001-46634 A

  However, a configuration that performs the above-described effects in a plurality of continuous variable displays has already been adopted in many gaming machines, and the contents of the effects tend to be uniform, so a sufficient effect can be obtained. Things are getting harder.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to enhance the effect of performing effects in the case of performing effects in a plurality of continuous variable displays, and to improve the game entertainment. .

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information,
First effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined first effect in a plurality of continuous variable displays;
A second effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined second effect at least in the last time of the variable display among the plurality of continuous variable displays in which the first effect is executed;
It is a summary to provide.

  In the gaming machine of the means 1, when the variation display of the identification information is continued a plurality of times, it is possible to execute a predetermined first effect in a plurality of continuous variation displays. In addition, it is possible to execute a predetermined second effect at least in the last variable display among a plurality of continuous variable displays in which the first effect is executed. For this reason, for example, when the first effect is executed (occurs) in a certain change display while the change display of the identification information is performed during the game, how many times the change display accompanying the execution of the first effect is performed thereafter. Whether or not to continue can be suggested by executing the second effect. Accordingly, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the plurality of variable displays when a predetermined effect is executed in a plurality of continuous variable displays, and to improve the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine of means 1 described above,
From the start of the variation display of the identification information to the time when the display result is derived and displayed, it is provided with a re-variation display execution means capable of executing re-variation display for performing the variation display again after performing the temporary stop display,
The continuous variation display is constituted by the re-variation display,
The second effect executing means is a plurality of continuous change displays in which the first effect is executed, and among the re-change displays constituting the plurality of change displays, at least in the last change display. The gist is that the second performance can be executed.

  In the gaming machine of the means 2, it is possible to execute a re-variable display in which the variable display is again performed after the temporary stop display is performed after the display of the variation of the identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed. The multiple variable display is composed of re-variable display. And it is possible to execute the second effect at least in the last re-variable display among the re-variable displays constituting the plurality of variable displays, which are a plurality of continuous variable displays in which the first effect is executed. It is possible. For this reason, for example, when the first effect is executed in the re-variation display, it is possible to indicate how many times the re-change display accompanying the execution of the first effect continues by executing the second effect. Become. Thereby, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the re-variable display when a predetermined effect is executed in the re-variable display, and to improve the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine of means 1 or means 2 described above,
The gist of the present invention is that the second effect execution means can execute a notice effect related to the variable display as the second effect.

  In the gaming machine of means 3, it is possible to execute a notice effect related to the variable display as the second effect. For this reason, the notice effect (second effect) related to the variable display can be executed at least in the final variable display among the multiple variable displays in which the first effect is executed. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest until the last of a plurality of continuous variation displays.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine of means 3 described above,
There are multiple types of notice effects in the notice effect,
The second effect executing means is capable of executing one or more of the plurality of types of notice effects as the second effect.

  In the gaming machine of means 4, there are a plurality of types of notice effects in the notice effect, and one or more of the notice effects can be executed as the second effect. It is possible. For this reason, one or more notice effects related to the variable display can be executed at least in the final variable display among the multiple variable displays in which the first effect is executed. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest until the last of a plurality of continuous variation displays.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine of any one of means 1 to means 4 described above,
Based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is provided with special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player,
When the specific display result is derived and displayed, the second effect executing means can execute the second effect at a higher rate than when the specific display result is not derived and displayed. The gist.

  In the gaming machine of means 5, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the specific display result being derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. When the specific display result is derived and displayed, the second effect can be executed at a higher rate than when the specific display result is not derived and displayed. For this reason, when a 1st effect is performed in the continuous variation display of multiple times, it becomes possible to suggest the expectation degree with respect to execution of a special game by whether the 2nd effect is further performed. As a result, the player's interest can be more attracted to a plurality of continuous variation displays.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine of any one of means 1 to means 5 described above,
The gist of the present invention is to include a third effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined third effect after execution of the second effect.

  In the gaming machine of the means 6, when the second effect is executed at least in the last change display among a plurality of continuous change displays in which the first effect is executed, a predetermined third effect is executed thereafter. It is possible. For this reason, when the second effect is executed, it is possible to add a game property that the third effect can be executed thereafter. As a result, it becomes possible to further attract the player's interest to a plurality of continuous variation displays.

  According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to enhance the effect of the presentation in the case where the presentation is executed in a plurality of continuous variable displays, and to improve the game entertainment.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board which concerns on the Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display device shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the kind of jackpot and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting entrance. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 success / failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a right-handed instruction | indication image display process. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen during the round production in a special game state, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen during the fluctuation display of the production symbol in a high base state, (c) FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen when a transition is made from a high base state to a low base state. It is a figure which shows an example of the right hit | indication instruction | indication for initial hits. (A) is a timing chart of the re-variation effect based on the re-variation pattern G1, (b) is a timing chart of the re-variation effect based on the re-variation pattern G2, and (c) is a re-variation based on the re-variation pattern G3. It is an effect timing chart. It is a figure which shows an example of a re-change effect. (A) is a re-variation pattern determination table, (b) is a final notice pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows another example of the execution aspect of the notice effect in a re-change effect. 12 is a flowchart of right-handed instruction image change processing (during a high base state) in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the right-handed instruction | indication image change process (during big hit game) of Example 3. (A) is the button notice pattern determination table of Example 4, (b) is the promotion image display pattern determination table of Example 4. FIG. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the promotion effect (operation instruction | indication effect) which concerns on the single press notification of Example 4, (b) is an example of the promotion effect (operation instruction | indication effect) which concerns on the long press notification of Example 4. FIG. (C) is a figure which shows an example of the promotion effect (operation instruction | indication effect) which concerns on the continuous hitting notice of Example 4. FIG.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. Hereinafter, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) in which a game medium used for a game is a game ball and the game ball can be advanced by firing the game ball toward a game board surface. An example will be described. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the following embodiment performs a special symbol variation display based on the entrance of the game ball into the starting port, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed when the special symbol variation display ends. In other words, it is a so-called “one type” pachinko gaming machine that can execute a big hit game (special game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given to the player.

  Moreover, in the following description, the front side (front) simply refers to the front side when the gaming machine is viewed from the front (the side on which the player is located during the game), and the rear side (rear) simply refers to the game It is the back side (back side) when the machine is viewed from the front. Also, the upper side (upper), lower side (lower), left side (left side), and right side (right side) are the directions of up, down, left, and right when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment (first embodiment) includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The board 2 is configured to be detachable from the gaming machine frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 to which the gaming board 2 and the like are attached, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island facility of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and can be opened and closed.

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (generally referring to these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. Simply referred to as “effect button 63”), a decorative frame lamp 66 that can emit various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation. The speaker 67 etc. which can be provided are also provided. The firing handle 60 and the effect button 63 are also referred to as “operation means”, and the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b (that is, the effect button 63) are also referred to as “effect operation means”. 60 is also referred to as “firing operation means”.

  The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be selected depending on the type of game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the present embodiment, and it is sufficient that the player can input, for example, an input means (for example, an input means in which the player directly makes contact with the button portion) For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.) or a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type etc.) that detects and inputs that part of the player's body is close Good. The effect button may be one that performs an effect operation such as projecting upward or near side or vibrating (movable effect operation means).

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) that can emit various lights according to the game situation.

  Near the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7 (effect display device) made up of a liquid crystal display device is provided. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform a variable display in synchronization with a variable display of a first special symbol and a variable display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of the variable display, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the oblique direction, and the like. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .

  The production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (identification information) of the present embodiment are composed of numeric symbols (identification information type, symbol type) from “1” to “9”, respectively, and these numeric symbols are displayed in order. Has become. Specifically, the variation display of the production symbol 8 is scrolled in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this example) in the order of “1” → “2”... “8” → “9” (ascending order). It is performed by displaying, and when it reaches “9”, it returns to “1”, and the scroll display is repeated until the end of change (stop display). In this embodiment, color information is included in each of the symbols “1” to “9”, and each symbol can be classified by color. Specifically, odd symbols “3” and “7” are red symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “red symbols”), and other odd symbols “1”, “5”, “9” "Is a green symbol (hereinafter also referred to as" green symbol "). The even symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are blue symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “blue symbols”).

  Displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”) to be described later by a combination (stop display mode) of the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b. The result of the variable display of the first special symbol to be displayed and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as “second special symbol display unit”), that is, the special symbol The result of the determination of success / failure (also simply referred to as “correction determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In the present embodiment, the order in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed (stop order) is basically “left → right → middle”. That is, the stop symbol with the first stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the stop symbol with the second stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the stop symbol with the third stop order (the last) is the middle effect symbol 8C. . The first stop symbol in the stop order is also called the “first stop symbol”, the second stop symbol in the stop order is also called the “second stop symbol”, and the stop order is the third stop symbol. This is also referred to as “third stop symbol” or “final stop symbol”.

  Further, it refers to any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol, and is also simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”. Furthermore, “normal figure” or “ordinary identification information” for the normal symbol, “special” for the special symbol, “special symbol 1”, “first special”, or “second” for the first special symbol. The special symbol is also referred to as “special diagram 2” or “second special diagram”. Further, the image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a to be described later for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol indicator 41b for displaying the second special symbol are referred to as "identification information". Also referred to as “display means”.

  For example, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and the type of the big hit is a 16R big hit or a 6R big hit, etc., the three-digit identical double eyes such as “222” and “777” (specific mode, specific type) It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol in the display result). In addition, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is unsuccessful, at least one symbol out of three symbols such as “637” and “373” is produced with a different pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result). It is possible to stop and display the symbols. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol success / failure determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, Grasp the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b.

  Here, among the stop display modes (symbol combinations) of the production symbol 8, the stop display mode (in the present embodiment, the doublet in this example) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit is “big hit mode”, “ It may be referred to as “specific mode” or “specific display result”, and the stop display mode (in this example, a loose eye) corresponding to a case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of place is referred to as “out of mode” or “non-specific mode”. Or “non-specific display result”. Moreover, since it can be said that the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 indicates the result of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 may be referred to as a “result display mode”.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game effect using the effect symbol as described above (effect symbol game effect), the jackpot game effect (special game effect) executed along with the jackpot game, Other game effects such as a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the jackpot game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. The effect symbol game effect is also referred to as “variable effect”.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a in accordance with the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is provided a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure hold to be described later (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure holds and the second special figure hold display 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later. It is possible to show the number of stored second special figure holds displayed in a manner that is easy to understand for the player.

  Furthermore, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, there is a production suspension corresponding to the currently changing special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), that is, the digested special symbol suspension. A variable hold display area 9e for displaying a corresponding effect hold (first effect hold 9a or second effect hold 9b) is provided (see FIG. 3).

  Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left-handed display area 70c (left-handed instruction image display unit) for displaying a left-handed instruction image 70 described later and a right-handed instruction described later are displayed according to the gaming state. A right-handed display area 71c (right-handed instruction image display unit) for displaying the image 71 is provided (see FIG. 44). The left-handed instruction image 70 and the right-handed instruction image 71 are also collectively referred to as “fired instruction images”.

  Near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7, a center decorative body 10 surrounding the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) is provided. The center decoration body 10 is configured by a plastic (resin) molding, and is attached to the surface (front surface) of the game board 2 as a frame-like part (board part) having an open center. . The display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 can be visually recognized through the central opening of the center decorative body 10.

  A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided at a lower portion of the center decorative body 10, and a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10. It has been. The warp unit 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit. The game balls flowing down the game area 3 (left game area 3A) are received from the warp entrance and discharged from the warp exit, thereby allowing the game balls to be staged. Guide to part 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first start port 20 described later with a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage unit 11. In addition, the upper part of the center decorative body 10 has an electric decoration member (panel lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on and blinking according to the gaming state, and is a decorative member that represents a character or a figure. 13 is arranged.

  A movable decorative member 14 (movable accessory) that can be operated in accordance with a game effect is provided behind the center decorative body 10. The movable decorative member 14 is usually hidden behind a frame (frame) that constitutes the center decorative body 10 and cannot be visually recognized as a whole. For example, for the execution of a game effect that has a relatively high probability of winning. Along with this, it appears on the front side of the display screen 7a, and most of it can be visually recognized. As a result, the player increases the sense of expectation for the big hit.

  Here, the production hold display areas 9c and 9d capable of displaying the production hold 9a and 9b corresponding to the special figure hold are also referred to as “production hold display means”, and various production images corresponding to the game situation are displayed. The image display device 7 capable of performing a display effect by displaying is also referred to as a “display effect means”, and is a movable decorative member 14 capable of performing a movable effect by operating along with the game effect. Is also referred to as “movable rendering means”. In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be said to be “movable effect means”. In addition, the speaker 67 that can produce a sound by producing various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation is also called “sound production means”, and emits various lights according to the game situation. The panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13 that can produce a light effect by emitting light are also referred to as "light effect means". In addition to these panel lamps 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the launch handle 60 have built-in electric decoration members such as LEDs as well as the decoration member 13, and the operation of the electric decoration members makes it possible to play a game. In the case of lighting / flashing in response, the effect button 63 and the launch handle 60 can also be said to be “light effect means”. Further, these “effect hold display means”, “display effect means”, “movable effect means”, “sound effect means”, and “light effect means” are also collectively referred to as “effect means”.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting port 20, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the first special symbol is true (first special symbol true / false) When the determination) is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  Below the first start opening 20, there is provided a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as "variable start opening") having a variable second start opening 21 for changing the ease of entering a game ball. . A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting port 21, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the second special symbol is determined (second special symbol determination) ) Is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  Of the results of the special symbol success / failure determination, the big hit is also referred to as “specific result”, and the loss is also referred to as “non-specific result”. In addition, the special symbol variation display and the variation display of the production symbol that are performed based on the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is also called “big hit variation” or “specific variation”. The special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display performed based on the fact that the symbol is out of place is also referred to as “out-of-range variation” or “non-specific variation”.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second start port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. is there. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of entering a game ball into the second start port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 can enter the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and the game ball cannot enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. . The second starting port 21 is completely open when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It may not be impossible to enter the ball.

  On the right side of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a big winning device 31 provided with a big winning opening 30 (also referred to as “variable winning opening”) is provided. The special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a special prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). Only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state, the special winning opening 30 can enter the game ball. In other words, the big winning opening 30 (the big winning device 31) is configured so that the opening and closing operation of the opening / closing member 32 causes the game ball to be unable to enter (closed state) and the game ball to be allowed to enter (closed state). Open state). The special winning opening 30 or the special winning device 31 is also referred to as an “attacker”.

  A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning ports 27 are provided at the lower part of the game area 3. The first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, the big winning port 30 and the general winning port 27 are entrances that are used as an opportunity for paying out winning balls, respectively, and when a game ball enters each entrance. A predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of winning balls at the first starting port 20 is “5”, the number of winning balls at the second starting port 21 is “3”, the number of winning balls at the big winning port 30 is “15”, and the general winning port 27 The number of award balls is “10”.

  In this way, the gaming area 3 in which a plurality of entrances (the first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the big prize opening 30, the general prize opening 27 and the gate 28) and the like are arranged in the center in the left-right direction ( The center decoration body 10) can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called “left-handed”, and the hitting method in which the game ball is shot down in the right game area 3B is “right-handed” " Here, among the plurality of entrance holes, the first start opening 20 and the left general winning opening 27 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A among the game areas 3 can enter, The second start opening 21, the big winning opening 30, the right general winning opening 27 and the gate 28 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B among the game areas 3 can enter. For this reason, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, at the start of the game, in principle, aiming to enter the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging determination based on the entrance to the first starting port 20 becomes a big hit and the gaming state changes to a special gaming state or the like, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting port 21 and the big winning port are made by right-handing. It will aim to enter 30.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variably displayed and stopped state, and a second special symbol that displays the second special symbol in a variably displayed and stopped state. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) that displays normal symbols in a variable manner and stops display are included. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information related to the second special symbol. A second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the stored number of (second special figure hold), a general figure hold indicator 44 for displaying the stored number of operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42, It is included. Further, the main display 40 includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination has been won, and the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed when the result of the determination is a jackpot, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a firing direction of the game ball, that is, right A firing direction indicator 47 that indicates whether a strike should be made (for example, a high base state described later) or a left strike (for example, a low base state described later) is included. These various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit described later.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 20. The change display of the second special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed. The result of lottery based on (special symbol success / failure determination, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. When the stop symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol (specific special symbol, specific identification information), that is, the special symbol stop display mode (special symbol variable display display result) indicates a specific mode (specific display result) ), A jackpot game (special game) is performed in which the jackpot 30 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed in a stopped state. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game will be described later.

  The special symbol stop display is performed until a predetermined stop display time (determined display time) elapses. Then, if the special symbol that has been displayed in a stopped state is an out-of-order symbol (out-of-phase, non-specific mode) and the special symbol hold is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display time has elapsed, The oldest (earliest) special figure hold is digested, and thereby the next special symbol change display is started. In addition, if the special symbol that has been stopped is out of place and the special symbol hold is not stored at the time of the stop display, the special symbol's stop display state is maintained even after the stop display time has elapsed. Is done. On the other hand, if the special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol, when the stop display time elapses, it shifts to a jackpot game opening period, which will be described later, and the first round of the jackpot game is started through the opening period. . Note that the special symbol stop display time is generally "0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds", and is set to "0.6 seconds" in this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “ip” and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination. In this embodiment, three types of big hits, “16R first big hit”, “6R second big hit”, and “6R third big hit” are provided as a result of the first special symbol success / failure determination (see FIG. 8). The LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the three types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is 16R first big hit, the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first big hit symbol). If 2 hits are hit, 3 LEDs of “ino” are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 2nd big hit symbol). If 6R 3 hits, 3 LEDs of “inp” are turned on. Is turned on and the rest is turned off (6R third big hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two “lo” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (outage symbol).

  The second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. In this embodiment, two types of big hits, “16R fourth big hit” and “16R fifth big hit”, are provided as a result of the second special symbol success / failure determination (see FIG. 8). The LED 41b can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is 16R fourth big hit, three LEDs “abd” are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R fourth big hit symbol). When 5 big hits are achieved, the three LEDs "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R fifth big hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two “eh” LEDs are turned on, and the rest are turned off (outage symbol).

  The special symbol stop display mode (stop symbol) and jackpot type (number of rounds, jackpot number, etc.) are not limited to these and can be arbitrarily set. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display is performed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. In this manner, each LED can be turned on.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information such as a special symbol success / failure random number (“acquired information”) The acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special diagram storage unit (not shown) as the first special diagram reservation, and if the ball enters the second starting port 21. The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure storage unit (not shown). The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”. The first special figure storage unit and the second special figure storage unit are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also collectively referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the special symbol based on the special figure hold can be displayed. The digestion of the special symbol hold means that the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponding to the special symbol hold is determined, and the special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the entrance, that is, the change of the special symbol Even when a display is being executed or a special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not a special symbol is appropriate for the entry, up to a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). Yes.

  The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two “uv” LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). When “1” is “1”, the display mode is such that “u” LED is turned off and “v” LED is lit in red, such as “u □ v ●”. “u” LED is turned on in red, and “v” LED is turned off. When the number of hold is “3”, both LEDs are turned on as “u ● v ●”. The display mode is lit in red, and when the number of reservations is “4 (upper limit number)”, both LEDs can be lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲”.

  The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and the number of second special figure hold is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure hold. Is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). “1” to “4” are also determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

  The normal symbol variation display is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is notified by the stopped normal symbol (stop symbol). To do. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols based on the normal symbol determination. If the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two “st” LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination according to the lighting mode. It is. For example, if the determination result is a win, the normal symbol that is turned on when both LEDs are lit is stopped and displayed, such as “s t” (for example, ■: lighted, □: lighted off). If the determination result is out of place, an out-of-order normal symbol is displayed in a state where only the “t” LED is lit, such as “s □ t ■”. Note that the off-normal symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display is executed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained based on the passage, and the acquired various information Is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of general map holds that can be stored in the general map storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”. The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is digested when the change display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in such a case, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of the general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is displayed on the general map storage display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of holdings is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: off, ●: red on, ▲: green on). When “1” is “1”, a display mode in which the “q” LED is turned off and the “r” LED is turned on in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Further, the number of holdings “2” to “4” is determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as “main control unit”) that performs control related to game progress and game profits, such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and game state transition. Sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit” or “effect control unit”) for performing control related to effects executed as the game progresses, payout control for performing control related to game ball payout Image control board for performing display control of the substrate 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, the effect second special figure hold display 103b, etc. 100 (image control unit) and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case storing the main control board 80 is provided at a substantially central portion on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with an image control board storage case containing the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board storage containing the sub control board 90 on the image control board storage case. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for storing the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for storing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from other boards via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit (first special figure storage unit and second special figure storage unit) and the general figure storage unit. In addition, storage areas for use in various flags and various counters are secured at predetermined addresses in the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81).

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the first starting port sensor 20a, the second starting port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the big winning port sensor 30a, and the general winning port sensor 27a are connected as sensors that can detect the game ball. These various sensors are also referred to as “detection sensors” and “detection means”.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The special prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the special prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the special prize opening 30. The general winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the second start port solenoid 24 and the big prize port solenoid 33 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as “driving means”. The second start port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The big winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the big winning device 31.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, A figure hold display 44, a round display 45, a game status display 46, a firing direction display 47 and a hit display 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a payout device 120 for paying out a prize ball or a rental ball, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like are stored. And a launching device 112 are connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as “launch control unit”). The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls in accordance with a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Then, award balls are paid out or lending balls are paid out. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the launch handle 60 of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously fired by the launching device 112 by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 per minute.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 90 is mounted with a production control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“production control microcomputer”) that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally attached. In addition, storage areas for use in various flags and various count counters are secured at predetermined addresses in the RAM (production control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91).

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The sub control board 90 (sub control part), the image control board 100 (image control part), the sound control board 106 (sound control part), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control part) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect execution means for causing a corresponding effect device or member (effect means) to execute various effects such as effects, sound effects, and lamp effects (light effects). Also, for example, it functions as a notice effect execution means for executing various notice effects such as a chance eye notice, a hold change notice, a step-up notice, and the like.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a and the effect second hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, and the like (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.) And image data such as background images. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The effect indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a change display and a stop display in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result (result of special symbol success / failure determination). Similarly, the production first special figure hold display 103a and the production second hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by the lighting / extinction of two LEDs or a combination of colors, the production first special figure hold display 103a is displayed on the first special figure hold display area 43 and the number of hold displayed in the first production hold display area 9c. The display is controlled in a display mode that indicates the same number of held as the number of held. In addition, the production second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display form showing the number of hold displayed in the second production hold display area 9d and the number of hold displayed in the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This is because the character design is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect design display portion), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to display the effect design display area 7b (effect design display portion) of the display screen 7a. By covering, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect design 8, the first effect hold 9a, the second effect hold 9b, etc. may become invisible. Various indicators are provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and sound data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute sound control. In this case, sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91, based on a command received from the main control board 80, emits light pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction, emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. , Lamp data) is determined from data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided behind the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  The sub control board 90 includes a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.) and A second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub-control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as “effect button detection switch”.

  Next, the control (determination means) related to the determination as to whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is correct will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “big hit” and “off” as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination. In the case of “big hit”, “special symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and in the case of “out”, “out of symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined that the special symbol win / loss determination is a big win, a “special game” is executed in which the special winning opening 30 is opened with an open pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol that has been stopped (a big hit type). A special game executed as a big hit is also referred to as a “hit game”. The big hit game (special game) is a game advantageous for a player who can obtain a large amount of prize balls by entering a game ball into the big prize opening 30. It is also called “special gaming state”.

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, as the big hits, “16R (round) first big hit”, “6R second big hit”, “6R third big hit”, “16R fourth big hit” and “16R fifth big hit” 5 types in total. Among these jackpots, “16R first jackpot”, “6R second jackpot” and “6R third jackpot” are jackpots related to the first special symbol, “16R fourth jackpot” and “16R fifth jackpot” Is a jackpot related to the second special symbol. In the special symbol display unit 41, the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types are stopped and displayed.

  Specifically, “16R first big hit”, “16R fourth big hit”, and “16R fifth big hit” are all “16” rounds, and the number of times the big winning opening 30 is opened in one round is “16”. The opening time of the big winning opening 30 in one round is a big hit of “25 seconds”. In both “6R 2nd big hit” and “6R 3rd big hit”, the number of rounds is “6”. The opening time of the mouth 30 is a big hit of “25 seconds”. However, if a predetermined number of game balls (hereinafter also referred to as “prescribed numbers”) enter the grand prize opening 30 before the grand prize opening 30 is opened and the opening time elapses. Even if the opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening 30 is closed when a specified number of balls are entered. In this embodiment, the prescribed number is “10”.

  In addition, the round which comprises a big hit game is also only called "R", and is also called "round game." The 6R second big hit and the 6R third big hit are also collectively referred to as “6R big hit”, and the 16R first big hit, the 16R fourth big hit, and the 16R fifth big hit are also collectively called “16R big hit”. Furthermore, the jackpot game related to 6R jackpot (6R jackpot game) is also referred to as “first special game”, and the jackpot game related to 16R jackpot (16R jackpot game) is also referred to as “second special game”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state, a short time state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the big hit that has been generated (winning). In other words, if the result of the special symbol win / loss determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 16R first big hit, 6R second big hit, or 16R fourth big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game ends. This will be described later as “a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state”. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 6R third big hit or 16R fifth big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game ends will be described later. “Low probability state, short time state, and high base state”. From this, the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit and the 16R fourth big hit can be regarded as “probable big hits”, and the 6R third big hit and the 16R fifth big hits are “non-probable big hits” (“normal big hit” or “normal big hit” or It can also be understood as “time and big hit”.

  When the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) is determined to be a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 5% for 16R first big hit, 50% for 6R second big hit, and 6R third big hit. 45%. On the other hand, the distribution probability to each big hit is 55% for the 16R fourth big hit and 45% for the 16R fifth big hit when the big hit is determined in the determination of whether or not the second special symbol (special drawing 2) is successful. It has become. In other words, when the big hit is determined by the determination of winning / failing based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 (special figure 2 winning / notifying determination), the appearance rate (distribution probability) of 16R big hit is 100%. The appearance rate (distribution probability) for 16R jackpot is higher than the case where the jackpot is determined based on the hit determination (special figure 1 hit determination) based on the entry to the starting port 20. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is placed at the second start port 21 rather than a big hit in a win / loss determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination) performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20. It is set so that the possibility of being a big hit in the hit / no-go judgment (special figure 2 hit / no-go judgment) performed after entering the ball is likely to be advantageous to the player. For this reason, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second start port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function (described later) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased (while the high base state is occurring).

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether or not the big hit is made based on “special symbol winning / non-decision random number” (also referred to as “win / fail determining information”), and the type of the big hit when it becomes a big hit This determination is made based on “a jackpot type determination random number” (also referred to as “symbol determination random number” or “symbol determination information”). As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol success / failure determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 629”, and the big hit type determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 99”. The random numbers (acquired information) acquired based on the balls entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include “variation pattern random number” in addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determining random number. (Also referred to as “variation pattern information”).

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time, and takes a value in a range of “0 to 198”. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include the normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers shown in FIG. The random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 21 (normal symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of “0 to 240”.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by combining the functions of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the opening extension function with respect to the special symbol and the normal symbol into the activated state or the deactivated state. For the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is activated is called “high probability state” or “probability variation state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is “low probability state” or “ “Normal state”. In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. In other words, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high probability state, the high probability state jackpot determination table having a large number of special symbol success / failure determination random numbers. To determine whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 8A). In other words, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability (hit probability) that the result of the variation display of the special symbol is a big hit (stop symbol is a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated. The operation of the probability variation function is controlled by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (the game control microcomputer 81) is a probability setting means that can set the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol success / failure determination to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability). It functions.

  For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the variable time reduction function is operating is called “short-time state” or “short-time state”. "Or" normal fluctuation state ". In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the time of the fixed display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short-time state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 9). . As a result, in the short-time state, the digestion of the special figure hold is accelerated, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game. The operation / non-operation of the variable time shortening function is controlled by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) functions as a shortened variation state setting means capable of setting a shortened variation state in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than usual.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated simultaneously, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the special symbol variation time shortening function. That is, the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-short time state. For this reason, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the non-time reduction state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment is made using a normal symbol per-decision table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be hit is larger than the normal symbol per-judgment determination table used in the non-time-short state. Normal symbol determination) is performed (see FIG. 8C).

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 8D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the short-time state, the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short-time state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is successful in the non-time-short state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs the opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time-short state When the result of normal symbol win / fail determination is successful, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the second start port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 21 is increased (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls (held balls).

  In the high base state (high frequency state), all the above functions may not operate. That is, when the function is not activated by the activation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22. However, it is sufficient that the second start port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a “high base generation function”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the game after the big hit game (after the special game) when any of the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit, and the 16R fourth big hit is reached. The state is a high probability state of a special symbol, a short time state of a special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed or when a big hit game is executed. This highly accurate and high base state is a so-called “probability changed gaming state” for the player. Hereinafter, the high-accuracy and high-base state is also simply referred to as “probability game state”.

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after special game) when either of the 6R third big hit or the 16R fifth big hit becomes the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbol, and the special symbol time is shortened. State and high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability and high base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. This low probability and high base state is a so-called “short-time gaming state” for the player. Hereinafter, the low-accuracy and high-base state is also simply referred to as “time-short game state”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, three gaming states of “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” can be set as the gaming state. In addition to this, a high probability state of a special symbol, a non-short-time state and a low base state of a special symbol, that is, a “highly accurate low base state” may be settable.

  In the high base state such as the low probability high base state and the high probability high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting right. In the high base state, it is easier to open the second start port 21 than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. This is because the second starting port is more likely to enter the game ball than the first starting port. For this reason, a right-hand strike is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball through the gate 28 which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) as compared with a case where left-handed is performed. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

  On the other hand, in the low base state (for example, the low probability low base state), it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and entering the first start port 20 is easier than entering the second start port 21. This is because the first starting port is more likely to enter the game ball than the second starting port. Therefore, a left turn is made to enter the game ball into the first start port 20. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) as compared with the case of making a right strike. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

  Here, the firing direction indicator 47 is composed of two “yz” LEDs, and indicates the firing direction by lighting the LEDs according to the gaming state. For example, in a low base state, a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: off, ■: on), directs the game ball toward the left game area 3A. Can inform you that it should be fired. Further, in the high base state, a display mode in which both LEDs are lit such as “y ■ z ■” (for example, □: extinguished, ■: lit) is used to direct the game ball toward the right game area 3B. Can inform you that it should be fired.

  In the present embodiment, the LED display mode of the firing direction indicator 47 is used to issue a firing instruction notification instructing which of the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B of the game area 3 is to be fired. Not only that, but also the display of the firing instruction image (left-handed instruction image 70, right-handed instruction image 71) on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is performed. In general, for the player, it can be said that the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is easier to see and understand (understand) the display content than the firing direction indicator 47. Therefore, in general, the player should look at the firing instruction image displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and determine whether to perform “left-handed” or “right-handed”. It is determined whether the current gaming state is a “left-handed gaming state” in which a left-handed strike is made or a “right-handed gaming state” in which a right-handed strike is made.

  In this embodiment, as described above, “right-handed” is performed when the gaming state is in the special gaming state (big hit gaming state) or the high base state (highly accurate high base state, low probability low base state). Therefore, the “right-handed gaming state” indicates a special gaming state or a high base state. This “right-handed gaming state” is also referred to as “predetermined gaming state”, the “special gaming state” is also referred to as “first predetermined gaming state”, and the “high base state” is referred to as “second predetermined gaming state”. Also called.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, timer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, initial setting is performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter Perform a reset. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the value of the various random number counters shown in FIG. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S104). While the interrupt is permitted, the interrupt process (S105) can be executed. This interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is finished and before the next interrupt process (S105) is started, the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), first, an output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub-control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. To do. The commands that are output here include the gaming status, special symbol success / failure determination, jackpot type, variation pattern, game ball entrance to various entrances (starting entrance, big winning entrance, etc.), round Various information regarding the progress of the game and the like is included. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, big prize port sensor 30a, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. ) (See FIG. 5), the detection signal detected is read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, when the special winning opening sensor 30a detects a game ball, the special winning opening input command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also fetched and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including normal symbol random number counter values) shown in FIG. 7 includes the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and the other period (after the end of the interrupt process (S105), The period until the next interrupt process (S105) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting port sensor detection processing (S204), starting ball entering processing (S205), general drawing motion processing (S206), special symbol motion processing (S207) Then, the reserved ball number processing (S208) and the power-off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not closely related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms). After), the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol reserve balls (normal figure hold) (Specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of pending reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

  If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the symbol is normal stored in an update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (see label -TRND-H, see FIG. 7B). , And the obtained random number value (acquired information) is stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls in the general symbol reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if a game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305). The special figure 2 reserved ball count (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not (S306). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309. If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 1 is added to the number of 2 reserved balls (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random number counter for special symbol determination (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the big hit type The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number value shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random value (acquired) Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 2 balls in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). If no game ball has entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends. If a game ball has entered the first start port 20 (YES in S309), a special figure is displayed. Whether the number of one reserved ball (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (the upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 is held. “1” is added to the number of balls (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (Label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (Label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. A numerical value is acquired), and these acquired random numbers are stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls in the first figure reserved storage unit.

[Processing at start-up]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start ball entry process (S205) following the start port sensor detection process (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the starting ball entry process (S205), it is first determined whether or not the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (S315). If it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second start port. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

  In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, the value of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (the random number for special symbol success / failure determination) among the acquired random number values read out is a big hit according to the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state) If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. In this determination by S317, prior determination (S1303, S1304) is performed prior to the determination (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 determination process (S1202) described later. This corresponds to so-called “hold prefetching”).

  It should be noted that the prior determination as to whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a jackpot determination table for a high probability state if it is a high probability state, a normal state (low probability state). For example, it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. Further, as other prior determination modes, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a high probability state (for a high probability state) And a variation pattern information determination table. In advance determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on an acquired random number value (a value of a random symbol counter for special symbol success / failure determination and the like) and a variation pattern information determination table corresponding to the gaming state. Is possible. Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether it is a big hit, a big hit type, a game effect with a high big hit reliability, or the like.

  Next, in S318, game information (preliminary determination information) related to the result of the preliminary determination in S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol matches the jackpot determination value (presence / absence information), Command data including information indicating the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (random number for jackpot type determination), information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (fluctuation pattern random number value), etc. And the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entering command, a part or all of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value read in S316 may be transmitted to the sub-control board as it is, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number value may be transmitted. The game information acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number (for example, the above-described variation pattern information, etc.) may be transmitted.

  Also, the special control 2 start entry command transmitted from the main control unit 80 is analyzed by the sub-control unit 90, so that it is information related to the big hit, which is the type of the big hit, and what is the variation pattern? Etc. can be identified by the sub-control unit 90. In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command, whether or not the obtained special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and low probability It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when judged by the state. Thereby, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball entering command as a hold (effect hold information), pre-determines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not it is a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not production hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  For the purpose of preventing fraud, the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol is determined is not directly transmitted to the sub-control unit among the acquired random number values read out in S316, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit value) The command data including the information indicating the type determination random number) and the variation pattern random number counter value (variation pattern random value) and the information indicating the result of the preliminary determination is generated as a special figure 2 start entry command. It is possible to set.

  Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 has increased by “1” as in the process related to the special figure 2 described above (S319). If it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the special figure 1 number of reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), the process is terminated as it is.

  In S320, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S320). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S320), the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S320 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process after S321. Here, when the time reduction flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is activated, and whether or not the special figure 2 is successful or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easily performed. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the special figure 2 reserved digest (change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the special figure 1 reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol) ( The so-called special figure 2 priority variation machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of FIG. 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and it is clearly indicated that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, By using the priority of special figure 2 reserve digestion, special figure 2 hold is intentionally lost at any timing (set to “0”), and the jackpot related to special figure 1 in which the result of the prior determination is shown is Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of game fairness that the player can adjust the occurrence timing of the big hit in this way. For this reason, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S320), the processing related to the prior determination in FIG. Process).

  The processing of S321 to S323 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above with reference to FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S321), A prior determination is made for the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, command data including game information related to this pre-determination is generated as a special FIG. 1 start entering command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). The prior determination (holding prefetching) in S322 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start and entry process (S205). In the normal drawing operation process (S206), the processing related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO at S403, YES at S403), normal symbol variation processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (both NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). ) And finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a normal symbol success / failure determination process described later is performed (S502), and then a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the gaming state is a short-time state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern with a 1 second variation time is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. When the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503) is completed, a normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) described later is performed, then a normal symbol variation start processing (S505) is performed, and the processing ends. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol success / failure determination processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502), first, the value (label -TRND-H) of the normal symbol success / failure determination random number counter stored in the general symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). . Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for the time reduction state (the hit determination value is “0” in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8C). 0 ”to“ 239 ”), it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the high-probability normal figure determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the low-probability normal-winning determination based on the determination values “0” and “1”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605), and if it is determined to be off (NO in S605), the normal symbol ( The undesignated symbol is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning (per normal map) is determined in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per display to be stopped (per symbol in the general pattern) is determined (S607), and the per-normal symbol flag is turned ON (S608). ) Finish the process.

[Normal design random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the normal symbol holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map hold in the general map storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order reserved storage in the ordinary figure storage area, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth ordinary figure storage area is cleared to 0 (S703). ) Finish the process. In this way, ordinary map suspension is digested in order of suspension.

[Normal symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the process ends. . On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the normal symbol fluctuation display with the display result (winning normal symbol or off-normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is performed (S804). Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), it is first determined whether or not the universal symbol flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S902). If it is in the time-short state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the release pattern in the short-time state is an release pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-short-time state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The open pattern in the non-short-time state is an open pattern in which a 0.2 second release is performed once as described above. Accordingly, “1” is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S903, S906), the normal operation status is set to “4” (S904), and this process is completed.

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end-of-common-use flag is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

  If the normal hit end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003). If so (YES in S1003), the second start port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second start port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005), and if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished. If it has reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

  Then, following the closing process (S1006) of the second starting port 21, the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is “0”. Determine (S1008). If it is not “0” (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is to open the second start port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1008), the base game end process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the base map end flag is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter is set to “0” when the second start port 21 is opened (opening operation of the movable member 23) three times if it is in the time-short state, and if it is in the non-time-short state. When the second start port 21 is opened once, it becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, if the end-of-usage flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has ended. The winning end flag is turned off (S1011), the ordinary figure hitting flag is turned off (S1012), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process ends. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) after the ordinary figure operation process (S206). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the process relating to the special symbol display device 41 and the special prize winning device 31 is divided into four stages, and each of these stages includes a "special figure operation status 1, 2, 3". 4 ”. If the “special figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the “special figure operation status” is “2” (S1101) NO at S1103, YES at S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and when the “special symbol operation status” is “3” (NO at S1101, S1103, YES at S1105), the special symbol is confirmed The process (S1106) is performed, and when the “special figure operation status” is “4” (S1101, S1103, S1105 are all NO), the special electric accessory process (S1107) as a big hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figures 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0” (S1201). ). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer waiting demo screen) (S1211), and if it is being processed as a standby screen (YES in S1211) ) If the process is finished and the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In S1201, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to the ball entering the second starting port 21 The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Also, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 If there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to entering the first starting port 20, there is no memory, but a special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), which will be described later, Pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the present embodiment, the change display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (the change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (the change display of the first special symbol). In this embodiment, the success / failure determination based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a large profit for the player than the success / failure determination based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8B). See).

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation first piece). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol adequacy determination random number counter (the oldest storage) stored in the (RAM area corresponding to) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). If it is not the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is the normal state, the big hit determination table for the normal state (the big hit determination value is "3" and " 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the determination is made based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  When it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is “big hit” (YES in S1305), the value of the random number counter for determining the big hit type (label-TRND-AS) is read and shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1309), and the process is terminated. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not “big hit” (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is terminated. In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type determination table is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. Here, the jackpot determination (special symbol success / failure determination) and the jackpot type determination determination may be referred to as “determination”, respectively, and may be referred to as “determination” including which jackpot symbol will be obtained by performing the jackpot determination. Good. In addition, these results may be referred to as “determination results”.

  Here, the round indicator 45 includes two LEDs, a 6R lamp and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). For example, when 6R jackpot is reached, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. More specifically, the display mode is “6 ▲ 16Δ”. When the 16R jackpot is reached, the 16R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “6Δ16 ▲”.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time-short state (whether or not the time-short flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is determined in S1401 that the time-short state is not set (NO in S1401), that is, if it is a non-time-short state, it is next determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time-short state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is then determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is “1” or “2” (S1405). The reserved number here is the number of memories including the information for which the variation pattern is determined by this processing, so the number of reserved memories is any one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is “1” or “2” (YES in S1405), the first number-of-holds table (in the non-time-short state of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the number of reserved balls “1, 2” (S1406). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is not “1” or “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S1405), the second number-of-holds table (the fluctuation shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time-short state and out of the pattern table and corresponding to the number of reserved balls “3, 4” (S1407). ). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. In addition, the first reserved number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second reserved number deviation table. The shortest change time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the second reserved number removal table (4000 ms).

  If it is determined in S1401 that the time is short (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1408). If it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1408), the fluctuation pattern is referenced with reference to the short-time state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1408), it is then determined whether or not the number of holds is “1” (S1410). The number of reservations here is the same as described above, and the number of reservations is set to one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1410 that the number of holdings is “1” (YES in S1410), the third holding number losing table (in the short-time state and out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and the holding ball number is “1”). With reference to the corresponding part), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. If it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not “1”, that is, the number of holds is any of “2” to “4” (NO in S1410), a fourth table for removing the number of holds (FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on a variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to a time-short state and a deviation and a portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls “2 to 4” in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. (S1411). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the short-time state and out-of-phase is more likely to be selected than the variation pattern selected in the non-time-short state and out-of-range. Yes. This is to speed up the digestion of the special figure reservation by making more variation patterns with a short variation time selected in the short-time state (the game in the short-time progresses rapidly).

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, other processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the processing is terminated. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in a variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one level lower (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003"). , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). The special figure 1 determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowermost area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (ie, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) is stored. The stored special symbol success / failure random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read and processed.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the process (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation (when the maximum number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol, that is, the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 described above (see FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not elapses (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903). If it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. Is determined (S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

  Here, if the probability change flag is turned OFF in S1906, the state change command indicating that the gaming state shifts (changes) from the high probability high base state (probability variation gaming state) to the low probability low base state (normal gaming state). (Game state change information) is included in the change start command for starting the change display of the next special symbol and set in the output buffer of the RAM. However, in this embodiment, the value (setting value) set in the probability variation counter in the later-described processing of S2203 at the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot is set to “10,000”. Is unlikely to become “0” when the special symbol changes (change ends). It is also possible to set the state change command as a separate command from the change start command in the output buffer of the RAM (send it to the sub control board).

  In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is counted. The value of the hour / hour counter is decremented by 1 (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the hour / hour counter value is “0” (S1909). If it is “0” (YES in S1909), the hour / hour flag is turned OFF (S1910). , The process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907), and if it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

  Here, a state change command indicating that the game state shifts (changes) from the low probability high base state (time short game state) to the low probability low base state (normal game state) when the short time flag is turned OFF in S1910. (Game state change information) is included in the change start command for starting the change display of the next special symbol and set in the output buffer of the RAM. In this embodiment, since the value (setting value) set in the hour / hour counter is set to “100” in the processing of S2207 to be described later with the end of the big hit game related to the non-probable big hit (normal big hit), the non-probable big hit ( When the special symbol variation display is performed 100 times without the next big hit, after the big hit game related to the normal big hit), the value of the hourly counter becomes “0”. Even when the gaming state shifts from the short-time gaming state to the normal state, as described above, the state change command is set in the RAM output buffer as a separate command from the change start command (sent to the sub control board). Is also possible.

  In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to “3” (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether the determined jackpot type is 16R jackpot, and if it is determined that it is 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. “16” is set to the value of the round counter for counting the number of rounds to be performed (S2003), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the big hit type is not 16R big hit (NO in S2002), since the final big hit type is 6R big hit, the round counter value is set to “6” (S2004), S2009 Move on to processing.

  In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the determined type of jackpot is set (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, as described above, the winning pattern opening pattern is determined according to the type of jackpot, so the winning pattern opening pattern corresponding to the jackpot determined this time is set (see FIG. 6). Then, in each big hit game, the opening operation of the big winning opening 30 based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 is executed.

  In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, as the opening command, the first opening command corresponding to the 16R first big hit, the second opening command corresponding to the 6R second big hit, the third opening command corresponding to the 6R third big hit, and the 16R fourth big hit There are a total of five types of corresponding fourth opening commands and fifth opening commands corresponding to 16R fifth big hits. In S2010, an opening command is set according to the type of jackpot (starting jackpot) determined this time. Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the opening command. The unit 90 performs a predetermined game effect execution process based on the opening command.

  If the opening command is set, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to “4” (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2013), and the process is terminated. The opening period is a period that is set before the first opening operation of the big prize opening in the jackpot game is started, and after the change display of the special symbol (direction symbol) is disabled. Also called. In addition, the effect executed in the “start period” is also referred to as “start effect (opening effect)”. In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined according to the type of jackpot that has been determined and the gaming state when the jackpot has been determined (that is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed) The opening period can be specified by the above-described opening command. Therefore, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command can perform an opening effect based on the jackpot type and opening period specified by the opening command. In the special symbol determination process (S1106), the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the process (S2002 to S2012) for changing the game state to the special game state (a state in which the big hit game is executed) is “game state control”. It functions as “means”.

[Special electric equipment processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), The probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process proceeds to S2103 without performing the process in S2102. If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S2103), The process proceeds to S2105 without performing the process in S2104. In other words, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the present embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the operation processes (opening process of the big prize opening 30) of the big winning device 31 are ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game. If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is next determined whether or not it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether or not it is the timing at which the opening period ends and the first release process of the first round is executed. If the first round has already been started, the determination is made based on whether the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended (interval time has elapsed).

  If it is determined in S2106 that it is the round start time (YES in S2106), a round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the big prize opening process is performed (S2108). In S2107, a round start command capable of specifying a round to be started is set, such as “1R start command” if the first round is started and “2R start command” if the second round is started. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. In S2108, the opening / closing member is mainly used to open the special winning opening 30 based on the processing for enabling detection of the game ball by the special winning opening sensor 30a and the special winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 described above. A process of opening 32 is performed, and one round game is started.

  Here, regarding the detection of the game ball by the big prize opening sensor 30a, “valid (validation)” means that when the detection of the game ball by the big prize opening sensor 30a occurs, the detection is sent to the big prize opening 30. This means that it is treated (processed) as a normal entry. On the other hand, “invalidation (invalidation)” means that when a game ball is detected by the big prize opening sensor 30a, the detection is treated as an abnormal entry into the big prize opening 30 (big prize opening error). Means to process. In the present embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the special winning opening sensor 30a is in principle effective until a predetermined time (1 second in the present embodiment) elapses from the start of the round game after the start of the round game. This period is set as an effective period of game ball detection by the big prize opening sensor 30a. The game control microcomputer 81 that performs processing related to setting the effective period of the game ball detection by the special winning opening sensor 30a functions as “effective period setting means”. In addition, when it is not a valid period (invalid period), if the big prize opening sensor 30a detects a game ball, the detection becomes invalid and an abnormal entry to the big prize opening 30 (large prize opening error) has occurred. Is sent from the main control unit 80 to the sub-control unit 90. In response to this, the sub-control unit 90 performs a process related to execution of error notification that informs the outside of the occurrence of an abnormal pitch (a big prize opening error) to the big prize opening 30.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the start time of the round, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the big prize closing process), etc. can be cited. .

  In S2112, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening releasing operation is being executed, that is, whether or not the big winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still open (during round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the big prize opening operation is not being executed (in the round game) (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2116, and the big prize opening operation is being executed (in the round game). If it is determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether the end condition (round end condition) of the currently executed round game is satisfied (S2113).

  Here, as the conditions for ending the round of the present embodiment, (1) the opening time of the big winning opening determined in the running round game (for example, “25 seconds”), that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed ( 2) Two conditions are established: a predetermined number (for example, “10”) of game balls have entered a large winning opening in a round game being executed. If either one of the conditions is satisfied first, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. During the big hit game (round game), the round ends when the condition of (2) is satisfied as long as the game ball is fired without delay without causing an error or trouble that makes it impossible to launch the game ball. The condition is usually met.

  If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends. If it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), a round end command for the corresponding round is issued. A set is made (S2114), and the special winning opening is closed (S2115). In S2114, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set, such as “1R end command” if the end of the first round and “2R end command” if the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed in S2116 (S2116). If it is determined that the interval has not elapsed (being in the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2118). ). If it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2118), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. (S2120), the big hit end flag is set to ON (S2121), and the process ends. Note that the value of the round counter becomes “0” when all the round games in the jackpot game to be executed are completed.

  In S2119, an ending command is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands according to the game state at the time of the big hit, the type of the big hit, the game state after the big hit, and the like. A command is set. The ending period (ending time) to be executed (set) is determined by the type of ending command set in this way. The ending period is a period that is set after all the opening operations of the big prize opening 30 in the big hit game are finished and before the variable display of the special symbol (direction symbol) can be executed. " In the ending period (end period), the special winning opening 30 is closed. The effect executed during the “end period” is also referred to as “end effect (ending effect)”.

  Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the ending command. The sub-control unit 90 performs a predetermined ending effect execution process based on the ending command.

  If it is determined in S2105 that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), the final round in the jackpot game has ended. It is determined whether it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process (S2122). If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is terminated. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 21). Note that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above-described special electric accessory processing (S1107) functions as “special game execution means” and “round game execution means”.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), it is first determined whether or not the big hit game that has ended this time is related to a probable big hit (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, since three types of 16R first big hit, 6R second big hit, and 16th fourth big hit are probable variation big hits, in S2201, which of the three types is applicable? Determine whether or not. If it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S2202), “10,000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2203), and the time reduction flag is set. Is set to ON (S2204), "10,000" is set in the hour / hour counter (S2205), and the process is terminated.

  Here, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol success / failure determination with high probability can be executed. The value “10,000” (10,000 times) set in the present embodiment is a jackpot probability in a high probability state, a business day of a game shop, a special figure determination judgment that can be executed within the business time. Considering the number of times, it is substantially the same as guaranteeing a high-probability state until the next big hit or the business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to a high probability state, it may be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). In addition, when the probability variation flag is ON, “10,000” is also set in the hour / hour counter, so that the hour / short state (open extended state) is also set while this high probability state is set. It can be said that. In other words, when the big hit game related to the probable big hit is completed, the gaming state becomes the “high probability high base state”. As in the present embodiment, the value of “10,000” may be set to the probability variation counter and the hourly time counter, and the highly accurate and high base state may be substantially set until the next big hit. When the hour / short flag is ON, a control that sets the high-accuracy base state until the next big hit occurs may be employed without setting a value in the counter.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probable big hit (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a big hit game related to a non-probable big hit (normal big hit), the time is shortened without turning on the probability variable flag. The flag is turned ON (S2206), and the time reduction counter is set to “100” (S2207), and the process is terminated. In this embodiment, as described above, two types of 6R third big hit and 16R fifth big hit are non-probable big hits (normally big hits), so when the big hit game related to one of these two types ends, The gaming state becomes a “low probability and high base state”. This low-accuracy base state is terminated when one of the following conditions is met: special symbol variation display is performed 100 times (special symbol success / failure determination is performed 100 times) and the next big hit occurs. To do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the number of times that the number of fluctuation displays of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuation displays of the second special symbol are added together. The game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above game state setting process (S2124) functions as “game state control means”.

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball number process (S208) after the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of held balls command for transmitting the information on the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of held balls (the number of reserved balls command) for each interrupt process. To the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the special figure reserved ball number has increased or decreased based on the received held ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 responds accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls increases by 1 from “3” to “4”, the first effect hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls “4” is displayed. It is additionally displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. Further, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls decreases by 1 from “2” to “1” (that is, when the first special figure hold is digested), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold) The first effect hold 9a displayed in the location corresponding to the number of balls “1” (see FIG. 3) is moved to the variable hold display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and the first effect hold is accordingly accompanied. The first effect hold 9a displayed in the display area 9c is moved (shifted) to the left by one.

  For the data of the special figure holding ball number when the special figure holding ball number is added, that is, the data of the special figure holding ball number accompanying the occurrence of the starting pitch (start winning prize), the start pitching command described above is used. It is good also as what sets the reservation ball number command which shows the number of special figure reservation balls after addition or after addition (after start entry) to an output buffer with a start entry command. In addition, for the data on the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved special figure balls is subtracted, that is, the data on the number of special figure reserved balls that accompanies the start of fluctuation of special symbols (digestion of special figure hold), the above-described change start command is used. It is good also as what sets the reservation ball number command which shows the number of special figure reservation balls after inclusion or after subtraction (after special figure reservation digestion) with a change start command to an output buffer.

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) subsequent to the reserved ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power-off monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current gaming machine status (whether it is probable or not, whether or not it is a winning game, the number of held balls, (S2602) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, timer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the RAM contents are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. If the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter. In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the same process as the power-off monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. Then, the data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, data related to presentation control at the time of power interruption such as a power failure is backed up. For this reason, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) at power-on after power-off such as a power failure (power-off recovery), effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. Will return to the state before the power failure occurred.

  In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random number for effect determination includes a random effect determination random number for determining the aspect of the effect symbol game effect to be executed (variable effect pattern), a random number for determining the notification effect for determining the notification effect, and an effect symbol determination for determining the effect symbol. There are random numbers. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random number, the random number value may be added two by two instead of adding one by one. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (start start ball command) notifying that a start ball has been received is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal (notifying the start of variation from the main control board 80) ( For example, when a variation start command) is transmitted, or when a later-described variation effect pattern is determined. The storage location of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as “sub output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transferred to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, and the lamp control. It transmits to the control board which becomes a corresponding command transmission destination among the boards 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various rendering devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. A production (production design game production, special game production related to jackpot game, etc.) is executed. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of effect symbols executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member Control, audio output control from a speaker, and the like can be performed.

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed whenever an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2 ms timer interruption process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). ). Next, lamp data output processing (S4202) for outputting lamp data for emitting lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 and driving data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203). The lamp data and the drive data are created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition processing Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display content of the display screen 7a is performed (S4304). Thereafter, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number are executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start ball entering command is received from the main control board 80 (S4395). If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that a start ball entering command has been received (YES in S4395), the production hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process proceeds to S4401. To do. The production hold information storage process (S4400) is a process for determining various kinds of information (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination disturbance) included in the start entry command (Special Figure 1 start entry command or Special Figure 2 start entry command) received in S4395. (Game information such as numerical value, fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the number of special figure holding balls at the time of sending and receiving the start incoming ball command (at the time of command generation) In the shift memory format, it is stored in a predetermined production hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. For example, if the received start pitch command is a special Fig. 1 start pitch command corresponding to the number of held balls "4" in Fig. 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special map 1 start pitch command Are stored as special figure 1 production hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 production hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used to execute various effects such as a change effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The contents stored in the production hold information storage area (production hold information) in the sub-control board 90 are stored in the special figure hold storage section (first special figure hold storage section, second special figure) in the main control board (main control section) 80 described above. This is consistent with the stored content (acquired information) of the hold storage unit. From this, it can be said that the production hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90 is also “acquired information storage means”.

  Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), a variation effect start process (described later) ( S4402) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4403. If it is determined that the variation start command is not received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation effect start process. In S4403, it is determined whether or not a variable stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403). If it is determined that a variable stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process to be ended is performed (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the effect symbol 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop effect is displayed, and the variation effect (effect symbol game effect) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the change effect end process. The variation effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol such as the variation display of the effect symbol 8 and the reach effect.

  Subsequently, in S4405, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game-related command is received from the main control board 80 (S4405). Here, the jackpot game-related command means that the game state controlled by the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) becomes a special game state, and the main control is executed when the jackpot game (round game) is executed in the special game state. It is a command transmitted from the board 80. Specifically, an opening command (see S2010) transmitted at the start of the big hit game (special game state), a round start command (see S2107) transmitted at the start of the round, and the big winning opening 30 in the round The command for entering the winning a prize opening based on the entrance of the game, the round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), and the ending command sent at the end of the big hit game (special game state) (see S2119) ) Etc. In S4405, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received. If not received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407, and if received (YES in S4405). Then, the jackpot game related effect processing related to the execution of various jackpot game effects according to the type of the received command is performed (S4406).

  In S4406, for example, if the received jackpot game-related command is an opening command, an opening effect command for designating an opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and a round start command If so, a round start effect command that specifies an effect corresponding to the start of the round specified based on the command (effect corresponding to the start of the round) is set in the sub-output buffer. A pitch effect command for designating a pitch effect according to the game ball entering the big winning opening 30 specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. If the received jackpot game-related command is a round end command, a round end effect command for designating an effect (round end corresponding effect) corresponding to the end of the round specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. If it is an ending command, an ending effect command for designating an ending effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer.

  When the jackpot game-related command set in the sub output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 matches the jackpot game (special game state) and the progress of the round. Then, an effect related to the jackpot game such as an opening effect or a round effect (a jackpot game effect) is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is in the low probability low base state (normal gaming state), that is, in the “left-handed gaming state”, the result of the special symbol success / failure determination becomes a big hit (so-called When the sub-control board 90 receives an opening command related to the “first hit” and the big hit (first hit), a corresponding first hit opening effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect including a right-handed instruction notification for instructing the player to make a right-handed turn to enter the game ball into the special winning opening 30 (" Also called “opening production”. In the first hit opening effect of the present embodiment, a right-handed instruction notification at the start of the big hit game related to the first hit (also referred to as “first-hit right-handed instruction notification”) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in the first hitting right-handed instruction notification of the present embodiment, first, a firing handle image HG that is an image imitating the appearance of the firing handle 60 (see FIG. 3) is displayed (FIG. 45 ( a)), and subsequently, a “message image” and an “arrow image” that prompt the player to rotate the firing handle 60 clockwise (also referred to as “right-handed operation”), The right-handed instruction image MG consisting of (see FIG. 45B) is displayed. That is, the display of the firing handle image HG is started first, and the display of the right-handed instruction image MG is started later, and a time difference is provided in the display start timing of each image. In this embodiment, the time difference is about 0.5 seconds, and the time difference is slight. This time difference can be set arbitrarily, and can be set randomly each time an image is displayed. However, if the time difference is too large (too long), it gives the player a feeling of delay in displaying each image, and on the contrary, the flow of the notification effect is worsened (impeding smooth effect), so the time difference is It is desirable that the time is as short as possible (for example, about “0.2 seconds” to “0.7 seconds”).

  In the first hitting right-handed instruction notification, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the display of the firing handle image HG that displays the operation in a mode corresponding to the right-handed operation, and the arrow that displays the operation in a mode corresponding to the right-handed operation The right-handed instruction image MG including the image is displayed in parallel. That is, the firing handle image HG is displayed (operation display) as a moving image showing the firing handle 60 rotating to the right. In addition, the arrow image in the right-handed instruction image MG is displayed (operation display) as a moving image moving from the left side to the right side (right rotation direction). By performing the first hitting right-handing instruction notification by the action display of the firing handle image HG and the right-handing instruction image MG in the first hitting opening effect, a left-handed game in a low base state (symbol changing game) ) In the special game state (big hit game), it is possible to actively encourage the player who has advanced the game) to fire the game ball toward the right game area 3B. In particular, in the present embodiment, a firing handle image representing the firing handle 60 itself provided at the lower right of the front frame 51 and an arrow image representing a rightward rotation are displayed side by side at the approximate center of the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to convey to the player that it will be right-handed (starting) from now on in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Here, the right hitting instruction notification for the first hit is also referred to as “promotion effect”. The display of the firing handle image HG is also referred to as “first display”, and the display of the right-handed instruction image MG is also referred to as “second display”. Furthermore, the right-hand hitting instruction notification (promotion effect) for the first hit that executes the display of the firing handle image HG (first display) and the display of the right-handed instruction image MG (second display) in parallel is described as “ It is also called “specific promotion display”. Further, the right-hand hitting instruction notification for the first hit is based on at least the firing handle image HG that displays an operation in a manner corresponding to the operation manner when the firing handle 60 is right-handed and the operation manner when the right-hand strike operation is performed. The right-handed instruction image MG including the arrow image that displays the operation in the above manner is displayed. Such an initial hitting right-handed instruction notification (promotion effect), that is, a promotion effect including an operation mode instruction when the firing handle 60 is operated to the right is also referred to as an “operation instruction effect”. Furthermore, the firing handle image HG and the right-handed instruction image MG are collectively referred to as an “operation promotion image”, the firing handle image HG is also referred to as an “operation means image”, and the right-handed instruction image MG is referred to as an “operation mode”. Also called “image”.

  When the sub-control board 90 receives the round start command (1R start command) of the first round at the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit, the corresponding 1R start effect command is displayed on the image control board. 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the round effect display including the round number display is started (executed), and a right-handed instruction is issued as a right-handed instruction notification during the big hit game (in the special game state). The display of the image 71 is started (executed) (see FIG. 44A). The right-handed instruction image 71 is continuously displayed even in the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy-high base state (that is, the right-handed game state) after the big hit game related to the first hit is completed (FIG. 44B). )). Processing for starting display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction image display processing) will be described later. Note that the right-handed instruction notification by displaying the right-handed instruction image 71 is also referred to as “predetermined instruction notification”, or “promotion effect” or “operation instruction effect”.

  Furthermore, a big hit occurs in the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-probability high-base state (that is, the right-handed gaming state) after the big hit game related to the first hit is completed (so-called “continuous change”), and When the sub-control board 90 receives the opening command related to “Chan”, a corresponding continuous opening effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect (also referred to as “continuous opening effect”) having a content different from the above-described initial hit opening effect is executed. In the continuous opening effect (not shown), the right hitting instruction notification for the first hit like the first hitting opening effect described above, that is, the right hitting instruction for the first hit by the operation display of the firing handle image HG and the right hitting instruction image MG. The notification (see FIG. 45) is not executed, and the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 44 (b)) displayed during the game in the high base state is continuously displayed as it is. This is because the high base state is a “right-handed gaming state” and it is not necessary to change the firing direction of the game ball when executing the big hit game related to the continuous game.

  Finally, the processing of S4407 is performed, and this processing (reception command analysis processing) is completed. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other received commands excluding the above-described various commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command and a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, an effect determination random number process for acquiring various effect determination random numbers such as a random effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect symbol determination random number, and the like. (S4501) is performed. In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the aspect of the effect symbol game effect (variation effect) to be executed, the aspect of the notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4502, the received variation start command is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the determination of the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. As a result, symbol information for designating the jackpot type is included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether the (variation display of the effect symbol) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Note that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

  In addition, when the above-described “state change command” is included in the received change start command, information (game state change information) indicating that the gaming state has shifted (changed) to the low base state is included. It becomes. Here, as described above, the state change command changes (changes) the gaming state from the high base state (high accuracy high base state, low accuracy high base state) to the low base state (low accuracy low base state in this example). The main control is performed at the timing when the next variation display following the variation display of the special symbol (for example, the 100th variation display in the short-time gaming state) is started. Is transmitted from the unit 80. Therefore, as a result of the analysis of the change start command by S4502, the special symbol change display that is started this time (the change display of the effect symbol) is in the high base state depending on whether or not the game state change information is included in the change start command. It becomes possible to determine whether or not it corresponds to the first fluctuation display after shifting to the low base state. As a result, if it corresponds to the first variation display after shifting to the low base state, a command for specifying the display of the left-handed instruction image (left-handed instruction image display command) is used as a variation effect start command in S4507 described later. In order to set them in the sub output buffer, a left-handed instruction flag (not shown) is turned ON.

  Next, in S4503, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “5”, and each value is assigned to the production modes A to E. Specifically, mode status “1” corresponds to effect mode A, mode status “2” corresponds to effect mode B, mode status “3” corresponds to effect mode C, and mode status “4” corresponds to effect mode B. Corresponding to the production mode D, the mode status “5” corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the effect image displayed on the image display device 7 is effected such that the display mode (for example, symbol design, number design, etc.) of the effect symbol 8 is different, or the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. It depends on the mode. In addition, the effect design game effect and the jackpot game effect can be executed in a manner corresponding to the effect mode, and when providing a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, round effect, etc.), the effect mode Different game effects can be executed depending on the situation.

  In this embodiment, the production mode A and the production mode B are the production modes that can be executed when the gaming state is the low probability low base state, and the production mode C can be executed when the gaming state is the low probability high base state. The production mode is a production mode that can be executed when the gaming state is the high-accuracy high-base state, and the production mode E is either the low-precision high-base state or the high-accuracy high-base state. The production mode is executable. Therefore, when the production mode is any one of “A to D”, the player confirms the production mode to determine whether the current gaming state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (probability changing gaming state). ). On the other hand, when the production mode is “E”, even if the player confirms the production mode, whether the current gaming state is the low probability high base state (short time gaming state) or the high probability high base state (probability variation gaming state) ) Is difficult (impossible) to grasp (discriminate). In that sense, the production mode E can be said to be a “probability non-notification mode”.

  Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) to be performed using the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like is set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information designated by the received fluctuation pattern designation command is “P1 (fluctuation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), the big hit time corresponding to the current presentation mode is set as the fluctuation presentation pattern determination table. A variation production pattern determination table is set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (the variation pattern of the effect symbol etc.), and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables (mode status) corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, a table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from the variation effect pattern determination tables.

  Next, in S4505, based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4505). . As the variation effect pattern, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. Thus, in the effect symbol game effect (variation effect), when the reach effect is executed (reach with effect symbol game effect), or when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), A case where the reach effect or the character effect is not executed (reach no effect symbol game effect) or the like is determined. The reach effect is, for example, that the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same as the display pattern of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination indicates that it is a big win In the case where a mode (a big hit mode, a specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one Refers to an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode in a state where the variable display is continued.

  Further, in S4505, based on the effect design determination random number acquired in S4501 and a stop design determination table (not shown), an effect design 8 (also referred to as “stop effect design”) to be displayed is determined and set. Here, the types of stop display include temporary stop display (temporary stop) and fixed stop display (fixed stop). The temporary stop means that the scroll display (fluctuation display) of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped), and the effect symbol is displayed at a predetermined stop position (eg, the effect symbol display area 7b) on the display screen. Is displayed in a state where it is moved slightly to the extent that it can be recognized. The state of slight movement is also called “sway fluctuation”. On the other hand, the fixed stop means that the scroll display (fluctuation display) of the effect symbol is finished and the effect symbol is recognized at a predetermined stop position (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b) on the display screen. It means that it is displayed in a state where it can be completely stopped. When the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped through the variable display, the display result of the variable display (result of the variable effect) is definitely displayed (determined display) (derived display). Therefore, the temporary stop of the effect symbol can be performed once or a plurality of times until the final stop.

  The stop effect symbols to be determined (selected) in S4505 are a symbol to be temporarily stopped (hereinafter also referred to as “temporary stop symbol”) and a symbol to be confirmed and stopped (hereinafter also referred to as “fixed stop symbol”). Specifically, the effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed (determined stop) as a result of the effect symbol game effect (fluctuation effect), that is, the confirmed stop symbol, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of reach and the reach is out of reach , “787”, etc., one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is different from the other production symbols (reach out of reach, out of appearance). Among the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., at least one effect symbol is set to be different from another effect symbol (completely dismissed, disengagement mode). On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the 16R first big hit or the 16R fourth big hit, it is a “777” double-hull (big hit mode), and other than the big hit is “777”. It is said that it is a lozenge (big hit mode).

  In addition, the production symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped in the middle of the variable display before the final stop, that is, the temporary stop symbol, basically has an output other than the above-mentioned zebra (big hit mode) (reach out of reach, It is said that it is completely off-line. However, for example, in the case of a fluctuating effect pattern in which a so-called “re-lottery” is performed in which the effect symbol 8 is displayed in a variable manner after the effect symbol 8 has been stopped at a slot, the temporary stop symbol is set to a slot (a big hit mode). In this case, the temporary stop symbol is an outcome corresponding to a big hit having a relatively low advantage (for example, a normal big hit having a lower advantage than the probability variation big hit). Furthermore, since the effect design 8 is temporarily stopped immediately before (and just before) the change display is finished and the stop is confirmed, the effect design 8 that is temporarily stopped immediately before the stop is also a temporary stop design. The temporary stop symbol is the same as the fixed stop symbol.

  Here, in the present embodiment, among the effect symbols 8 (8L, 8C, 8R), as a medium effect symbol 8C, in addition to the symbols “1” to “9”, execution (occurrence) of a re-variation effect described later is performed. Suggested re-variation symbols (see FIGS. 47 (b), (d), and (f)) are provided. This re-variable symbol is not normally displayed. Under the situation where the effect symbol 8 is variably displayed, when the medium effect symbol 8C comes to a temporary stop timing, it is displayed on the display screen 7a as one of the medium effect symbols 8C. It is something that can appear. Further, since the re-variable symbol does not indicate the result of the special symbol success / failure determination, it does not include at least numeric information (numeric symbol). In the present embodiment, FIGS. 47 (b) and (d). , (F) as shown in FIG. Such a re-variable symbol is also referred to as a “special symbol”.

  In this embodiment, a re-variation symbol is provided for the middle effect symbol 8C, but a re-variation symbol may be provided for the left effect symbol 8L or the right effect symbol 8R, and all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R may be provided. A re-variable pattern may be provided. Furthermore, the design of the re-variation symbol is not limited to that shown in FIGS. 47 (b), (d), and (f), as long as the player can be notified of the execution (occurrence) of the re-variation effect. The design doesn't matter. Moreover, you may make it suggest execution of a re-change effect by the appearance of effect design 8 (8L, 8C, 8R), without displaying a re-change symbol (without providing). For example, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) such as “112” and “334” are the same symbol, and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) is the same. It is possible to make a break that becomes a symbol that is one frame different from the symbol as an outcome (special outcome) that suggests execution of a re-variation effect. Although such a break-through is not a reach establishment, it can be said that it is a “reach-array break-up” because two of the three effect designs are the same design. It should be noted that the stop display mode (output, symbol combination) of the effect symbol 8 shown in this embodiment is merely an example, and what can be stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol (temporary stop symbol, final stop symbol) can be set as appropriate. It is.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super Reach C, character effects, and the like are set, and in S4505, based on the variable effect pattern determination table, any of these effects is performed or these effects are not performed (this is also referred to as “normal variation”). ) Is determined. Then, when the reachable effect game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the change pattern designation command and the change effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set to be more likely to be a big hit than when the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a high hit reliability (possibility of being a big hit) compared to the reach (normal reach) production. The reach effect can be set (executed) mainly when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30000 ms or more is received. Among them, when the variation time is 45000 ms or more, the SP reach effect is set (executed) as the reach effect.

  Here, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is basically performed as follows. That is, after the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start to display the variation, the variation rate of all the symbols becomes high and substantially constant, and then the first stop symbol (in this example, left) The fluctuation speed of the effect symbol 8L) decreases and the first stop symbol stops (temporarily stops). Following this, the fluctuation speed of the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R in this example) decreases, the second stop symbol stops (temporary stop), and finally the third stop symbol (medium effect symbol 8C in this example). And the third stop symbol stops (temporary stop). Thereafter, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are confirmed and stopped, so that the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, and one variable display is completed. Based on the flow from the start to the end of such variation display, normal variation, reach production, and the like are performed.

  Specifically, for example, when the special symbol variable time shortening function according to the number of special figure reserved balls and the game state is not activated (when the variable time shortening function is not activated), the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R When the variable display is started, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped) at a timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the change, and then the right effect symbol 8R. The (second stop symbol) stops (temporarily stops). At this time, if the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R stop at the same number of symbols and reach is established, the reach effect is developed. If reach is not established (ie, normal fluctuation), the right effect symbol 8R Following the stop (temporary stop) of (second stop symbol), medium effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) stops (temporary stop). In this embodiment, the time required for the third stop symbol (in the present example, the medium effect symbol 8C) to stop (temporarily stop) from the start of variation of the effect symbol 8 is 11 seconds due to normal variation. In the normal variation when the special symbol variation time reduction function is activated, the time required from the start of variation display until the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) stops (temporarily stops) is normal (variable). Accordingly, the time required for the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) and the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) to stop (temporarily stop) is also shortened. Shorter.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of variation modes in which the variation display pattern of the production symbol 8 is shown to be performed a plurality of times as the variation production pattern of the production symbol 8 that can be determined (set) in S4505. The multiple variation modes are also referred to as “revariation modes” and “pseudo-continuous modes”. In the variation display of the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “re-variation effect” or “pseudo continuous effect”) based on the re-variation mode (also referred to as “re-variation pattern”), after temporarily displaying the effect symbol 8 in a variable manner, After the temporary stop, a re-change display (simply referred to as “re-change”) for changing the effect symbol 8 again is performed. Specifically, after the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is started and the speed (variation rate) of the variation display becomes high and substantially constant, the final stop symbol (third) among the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. The temporary effect display 8 is temporarily stopped and displayed with the medium effect symbol 8C, which is the stop symbol), as the aforementioned re-variable symbol, and then the effect symbol 8 is again variably displayed (re-variable) at a high speed. The number of executions of such re-change (and temporary stop) of the effect design 8 is determined by the re-change pattern. Details of the re-variation effect of this embodiment will be described later.

  Note that the number of effect symbols to be temporarily stopped by the re-variation effect may be at least one. Therefore, as shown in this embodiment, not only the three effect symbols are temporarily stopped and then changed again, but also after two effect symbols (for example, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R) are temporarily stopped, It is also possible to re-variate all the effect symbols or to re-variate all three effect symbols after temporarily stopping one effect symbol (for example, the left effect symbol 8L).

  Next, in S4506, processing related to the setting of the notice effect (notice effect setting process) is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, there are various types such as a notice effect (holding pre-reading notice) based on the effect hold information (preliminary determination result) stored in S4400 and a notice effect (current change notice) related to the current special figure fluctuation display (variable effect). In S4506, it is determined whether or not to execute each notice effect (execution presence / absence), and the execution pattern of the notice effect to be executed (notice effect pattern) is set in S4506. Or Specifically, based on the random number for determining the notice effect obtained in S4501 and the notice effect determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the notice effect pattern are determined. A notice effect pattern is set based on the result.

  In addition, the storage contents of the production hold information stored in S4400 (the storage contents of the production hold information storage area) and the result of the special symbol success / failure determination specified by the analysis result of the change start command in S4502 (this special figure change) The result of the determination of whether or not it relates to the display), and the notice effect pattern set in S4506 based on the variation pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the variation start command (the variation pattern and the stop symbol related to the current special diagram variation display) That is, the type of notice effect to be executed (notice type), the form, the presence / absence of the notice effect, and the like are different. Also, when executing a notice effect, one of the plurality of notice effects may be performed (one kind of notice effect), or two or more notice effects (multiple kinds of notice effects) may be combined. In other words, a plurality of types of notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one variation display (during variation effects).

  Next, in S4507, a variable effect start command is set in the sub-output buffer to start the effect symbol game effect (variation effect, notice effect, etc.) based on the change effect pattern set in S4505 and the notice effect pattern set in S4506. (S4507), and the variation production start process ends. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Preliminary effect image data specified based on predetermined change effect image data (image data indicating change start, change in progress, change stop, etc. of the effect design 8) corresponding to the change effect pattern set in (1). That is, the predetermined notice effect image data corresponding to the notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the image display device 7 displays the change effect, the notice effect, and the like based on the read image data. Run on screen 7a. Moreover, the fluctuation display (flashing display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

  In step S4507, it is determined whether the left-handed instruction flag is ON. If the left-handed instruction flag is ON, the left-handed instruction image display command is included in the variable effect start command and set in the sub output buffer. Here, the left-handed instruction flag indicates that the game state change information is included in the change start command as a result of analyzing the change start command in S4502 described above, that is, the game state is in the high base state (right-handed game This flag is turned ON when the state is shifted (changed) from the low base state (left-handed gaming state). When the left-handed instruction image display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the variation effect start command, the image control microcomputer 101 converts the image data for variation effect and the image data for notice effect. In addition, the image data for left-handed instruction notification is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect, the notice effect, the left-handed instruction notification, etc. are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 by the read image data. To do. Further, along with the execution (start) of the left-handed instruction notification, the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 44 (b)) displayed in the high base state until then is deleted from the display screen 7a.

  Note that the left-handed instruction flag turned ON based on the analysis result of the change start command in S4502 described above sets the left-handed instruction image display command (variation start command) in the sub output buffer, or the left-handed instruction image Based on the transmission of the display command (variation start command) to the image control board 100, it is turned OFF. Accordingly, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off a right-handed display flag, which will be described later.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), the left-handed instruction notification performed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) of the present embodiment is displayed on the left-handed display area 70c provided on the display screen 7a. This is done by displaying a left-handed instruction image 70 instructing to fire a game ball toward the area 3A. The left-handed instruction image 70 includes a left-handed character image 70a representing the characters “please return to left-handed” and three left arrow images 70b positioned above the left-handed character image 70a. In the present embodiment, the left-handed instruction image 70 is displayed in the vicinity of the center of the display screen 7a (left-handed display area) as the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state and the first effect symbol 8 starts to change. 70c). As a result, players who have been making a right turn in the high base state and proceeding with the game (symbol fluctuation game) until now are left-handed (returned to the left-hand side) as the game moves to the low-base state. It has been actively promoted. The left-handed instruction image 70 is displayed on the display screen 7a (left-handed display area 70c) and then deleted when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses (the left-handed instruction notification ends).

[Right-handed instruction image display processing]
Next, the right-handed instruction image display process (S4600) executed as a subroutine of the big hit game related process (S4406) in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the right-handed instruction image display process (S4600), it is first determined whether or not the right-handed display flag is OFF (S4601). Here, the right-handed display flag is a flag for indicating (determining) whether or not the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed on the display screen 7a (right-handed display area 71c) of the image display device 7. When it is OFF, it indicates that it is not displayed. When it is ON, it indicates that it is being displayed. If it is determined in S4601 that the right-handed display flag is not OFF (NO in S4601), that is, if the right-handed display flag is ON, the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed. This processing is finished without performing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4601 that the right-handed display flag is OFF (YES in S4601), it is determined whether or not the big hit game related command received in S4405 is a 1R start command (S4602). Since the jackpot game-related processing (S4406) is executed when the jackpot game-related command is received (YES in S4405) as described above, in S4602, the jackpot game-related command that triggered the execution of the processing of S4406 is It is determined whether it is a 1R start command. As a result, if the command is not a 1R start command (NO in S4602), the process ends without performing the processes after S4603.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4602 that it is a 1R start command (YES in S4602), a right-handed instruction image display start command is set in the sub output buffer (S4603), a right-handed display flag is turned ON (S4604), This process is finished. The right-handed instruction image display start command set in S4603 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the 1R start effect command set in the sub output buffer in the process of S4406 based on the reception of the 1R start command. Is done. Thereby, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), the round effect display is performed on the entire screen, and the current round number is displayed in the round number display area 72a provided at the upper left of the screen. Is displayed, and a right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in a right-handed display area 71c provided at the upper right of the screen. Here, as shown in FIGS. 44A and 44B, the right-handed instruction image 71 of this embodiment includes a right-handed character image 71a representing a “right-handed” character and a lower part of the right-handed character image 71a. And one right arrow image 71b located in the position. The right-handed instruction image 71 has a smaller display size than the moving image display of the first hitting right-handed instruction notification and the left-handed instruction image 70 described above.

  In addition, the right-handed instruction image 71 of the present embodiment is displayed on the right after the start of the first round of the big hit game by the processing of S4602 and S4603 described above, and then turned right by the processing of S4604. The display is continued until the display flag is turned off. As described above, the right-handed display flag indicates the number of times that the high base state is terminated while the special symbol is displayed in the high base state. 100 times of change display) is performed, and the game state is turned OFF at the timing when the low special state (low probability low base state) is entered and the first special symbol change display is started. Therefore, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) in this embodiment is a special number of times when the high base state is a predetermined number of times after the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit. The process is performed in the right-handed display area 71c on the display screen 7a until the display is completed based on the execution of the symbol variation display. In this embodiment, the game state after the big hit game is a probabilistic gaming state if the big hit is a probable big hit, and a short-time gaming state if the big hit is a non-probable big hit (normal big hit). Will always be in a high base state. Therefore, after the first hit, until the high base state ends without generating a big hit in the high base state, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) is the right-handed display area 71c. Continuously.

  Specifically, when the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is started in the right-handed display area 71c with the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit (see FIG. 44A), this The display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is continued even in the high base state (high-accuracy high-base state or low-accuracy high-base state) after the big hit game (see FIG. 44B). Thereafter, for example, when a big hit is made in a high base state (that is, “Ran Chang”), the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 continued from the first round relating to the first hit is a fanfare effect of the big hit game relating to the consecutive hit. The round effect and the ending effect are continued while being executed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), and are also continued in the subsequent high base state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state). In addition, when a high base state end condition is satisfied without generating a big hit in the high base state, for example, the high base state is a short-time gaming state (low-accuracy high base state), When the symbol variation display is performed 100 times (refer to S1909 and S1910 in FIG. 31), the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is terminated with the start of the next variation display (the right-handed instruction image 71 is erased). ) Is displayed in the left-handed display area 70c (left-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) (see FIG. 44C).

[Revariation production]
Next, the re-variation effect of the present embodiment will be described. The re-variation effect is executed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) when the variation effect pattern set and set in S4505 is a re-variation pattern. The re-variation pattern of the present embodiment has a plurality of patterns. Specifically, the re-variation display execution number of the effect design 8 (also referred to as “re-variation number” or “pseudo continuous number”) is 1. There are three types of pattern “Pattern G1”, “Pattern G2” in which the number of re-variations is two, and “Pattern G3” in which the number of re-variations is three. In the present embodiment, the re-variation effect based on the re-variation pattern can be executed when the gaming state is in the low probability low base state. In the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state (that is, the high base state), the special symbol variation time reduction function operates, so the opportunity to secure the re-variation effect execution time is less than the low-accuracy low base state. This is because it decreases. However, it is of course possible to execute the re-change effect even in the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (a), the pattern G1 has a re-variation count of 1 (the temporary stop display count is 1), and develops a fixed stop or reach effect through the first re-variation. It is. In the re-change effect based on the pattern G1, the change display of the effect symbol 8 is performed pseudo-continuously twice by sandwiching one temporary stop display in the middle. Further, as shown in FIG. 46B, the pattern G2 is a pattern in which the number of re-changes is 2 (the number of temporary stop display times is 2) and develops to reach production through the second re-change. . In the re-variation effect based on this pattern G2, the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is performed three times in a pseudo manner by sandwiching two temporary stop displays in the middle. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), the pattern G3 is a pattern in which the number of re-changes is 3 (the number of temporary stop display times is 3) and develops to reach production through the third re-change. . In the re-change effect based on the pattern G3, the change display of the effect symbol 8 is performed pseudo four times continuously by sandwiching the temporary stop display three times in the middle.

  The flow of the re-variation effect based on the re-variation patterns of these patterns G1 to G3 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47. Note that FIG. 47 illustrates the flow of effect display (revariation effect display) related to the revariation effect based on the pattern G3 that develops into a reach effect through three revariations. Therefore, in the case of the re-change effect display based on the pattern G1, the reach effect shown in FIG. 47 (h) follows the FIGS. 47 (a) to 47 (c), and the reach effect is developed. In the case of the fluctuating effect display, after reaching the reach shown in FIG. 47 (h) following FIGS. 47 (a) to (e), the reach effect is developed.

  As shown in FIGS. 46A to 46C, for any re-variation pattern of the patterns G1 to G3, at a timing when a predetermined time (5 seconds in this example) elapses from the start of the variation display of the effect design 8. The first temporary stop display (temporary stop) of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed. In any of the re-variation patterns G1 to G3, the variation time (re-variation time) related to the re-variation display is the same as the time required from the start of the variation display of the effect design 8 to the first temporary stop display. It is time (5 seconds in this example).

  As for each re-variation pattern, in the pattern G1, after the first temporary stop display (see FIG. 47 (b)), the re-variation of the effect design 8 is performed once (see FIG. 47 (c)). Then, after the first re-variation, the production symbol 8 stops at the break (reach is not established), or reaches reach and shifts to reach production (see FIG. 46 (a)). In the pattern G2, after the first temporary stop display (see FIG. 47 (b)), the re-variation of the effect design 8 is performed twice with the temporary stop display once in the middle (FIG. 47 (c)). ) To (e)), the reach is made through the second re-variation, and the shift is made to reach production (see FIG. 46B). Further, in the pattern G3, after the first temporary stop display (see FIG. 47 (b)), the re-change of the effect symbol 8 is performed three times with two temporary stops in the middle (FIG. 47 (c)). To (g)), the reach is established through the third re-variation, and the shift is made to reach production (see FIG. 46C).

  In the re-variation effect by the patterns G1 to G3, as described above, the re-variation time is uniformly 5 seconds, which is the same time as the time from the start of variation to the first re-variation start (temporary stop display). Yes. Therefore, in the variation display of the effect symbol 8 based on the re-variation pattern of the present embodiment, the variation display for 5 seconds is an effect (re-variation effect) that is repeatedly performed until a break-off stop (reach failure establishment) or reach establishment. The temporary stop symbols in the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 8 can be the same symbol combination for all temporary stop displays, or can be a different symbol combination for each temporary stop display.

  Here, when the temporary stop display of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed, the middle effect symbol 8C temporarily stops at the re-variable symbol (special symbol) as shown in FIG. 47 (b) and the like. . Therefore, for the player, if the re-variation symbol is temporarily stopped in the first temporary stop display, it is possible to recognize that the change is a re-variation effect, and in the second and subsequent temporary stop displays. If the re-variation symbol is temporarily stopped, it will be possible to recognize that the re-variation display of the effect symbol 8 is continued.

  In the present embodiment, with the start of re-variation, information (variation count information K) indicating the continuous execution count (pseudo-continuous count) of variation display is displayed on the upper right of the display screen 7a (FIG. 47 (c) ) To (h)). Specifically, when the first re-variation is started, the re-variation is displayed as “× 2” (pseudo 2) as equivalent to the second variation display counting from the start of the variation of the effect design 8. (Refer to FIG. 47 (c)) When the second re-variation is started, the re-variation is assumed to correspond to the third variation display counted from the start of the variation of the production symbol 8 as “× 3”. Is displayed (see pseudo 3) (see FIG. 47 (e)), when the third re-variation is started, the re-variation corresponds to the fourth variation display from the start of the variation of the production symbol 8. As a result, “× 4” is displayed (pseudo 4) (see FIG. 47G). Note that the display of the variation count information K may display the number of re-variation executions itself (the re-variation count in this embodiment is 1 to 3 times).

  When the re-variation effect is executed, any of the aforementioned patterns G1 to G3 is selected in S4505 described above. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines which of the plurality of re-variation patterns (three types of patterns G1 to G3 in this example) is to be executed in S4505 described above, and whether to execute the re-change effect. Including the re-variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The re-variation pattern determination table is a kind of variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 described above.

  In S4505, based on the re-variation pattern determination table and the re-variation effect determination random number that is a kind of random effect determination random number acquired in S4501, the re-variation effect is determined whether or not to execute. Determine the re-variation pattern for the case. If it is determined that any one of the re-variation patterns is to be executed, the details of the variation effects (such as the reach effect that is performed via re-variation) according to the determined (selected) re-variation pattern are not shown. This is determined using an effect pattern determination table or the like. It should be noted that the details of the variation effect according to the re-variation pattern (reach effect or the like performed through re-variation) can be included in the re-variation pattern in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, the re-variation pattern determination table of the present embodiment is a variation pattern (here, a variation pattern related to the variation display of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above. Based on P1 to P11) and the random number for determining the re-variation effect, the contents of the re-change effect (that is, the re-variation pattern) are set to “none (not executed)”, “pattern G1”, “pattern G2”, and “ The data structure can be determined as any one of the “pattern G3”. Specifically, the special symbol variation patterns “P1”, “P2”, “P3”, “P4, P8”, “P5, P9”, “P6, P10”, “P7, P11” Considering the length of the symbol variation time and the determination result, the random variation value for determining the variation variation (in this example, “0 to 99”) is set to “None”, “Pattern G1”, “Pattern G2” and “Pattern”. G3 ". Thereby, the selection rate (selection ratio) of the re-variation pattern, the big hit reliability, and the like are determined. In the re-variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 48A, “−” indicates that no random value is assigned, and this portion is not a selection target (not selected).

  In the re-variation pattern determination table of this embodiment, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is “P11” (out), the re-variation pattern is not selected (executed), and the variation pattern is “P7” (out). ), The re-variation pattern other than the pattern G1 is not selected (executed). Note that the selection rate (10%) of the pattern G1 when the variation pattern is “P7” is lower than the selection rate (90%) of “none”.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is “P3” (big hit) or “P6, P10” (out), the selection rate of “None” is higher in “P6, P10” than in “P3”. (P3: 60%, P6, P10: 70%). In the case of the variation pattern “P3” (big hit), the selection rate of “pattern G3” among patterns G1 to G3 is the highest (20%), and hereinafter “pattern G2” (15%), “pattern” G1 ”(5%) in order. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern “P6, P10” (out), the selection rate of “pattern G1” is the highest among the patterns G1 to G3 (15%), and hereinafter, “pattern G2” (10%), “Pattern G3” (5%) decreases in this order.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is “P2” (big hit) or “P5, P9” (out), the selection rate of “None” is higher in “P5, P9” than in “P2”. (P2: 40%, P5, P9: 50%). In the case of the fluctuation pattern “P2” (big hit), the selection rate of “pattern G3” is the highest among the patterns G1 to G3 (35%), hereinafter “pattern G2” (20%), “pattern G1 ”(5%) in order. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern “P5, P9” (off), the selection rate of “pattern G1” among patterns G1 to G3 is the highest (20%), and hereinafter, “pattern G2” (17%), “Pattern G3” (13%) decreases in this order.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is “P1” (big hit) or “P4, P8” (out), the selection rate of “None” is higher in “P4, P8” than in “P1”. (P1: 40%, P4, P8: 50%), and “pattern G1” is not selected (executed) for each of the variation patterns “P1” and “P4, P8”. In the case of the fluctuation pattern “P1” (big hit), the “pattern G3” (40%) of the patterns G2 and G3 has a higher selectivity than the “pattern G2” (20%). On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern “P4, P8” (displacement), the “pattern G2” (35%) of the patterns G2 and G3 has a higher selectivity than the “pattern G3” (15%).

  With such a re-variation pattern determination table, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that a re-variation effect with a large number of re-variations becomes easier to execute as the variation time of the special symbol (effect symbol) increases. In addition, the big hit reliability is higher when the number of re-variations is large than when the number of re-variations is small. That is, the big hit reliability for the re-variation pattern increases in the order of “pattern G1”, “pattern G2”, and “pattern G3”.

  Further, in the re-variation effect of the present embodiment, when the last re-variation is executed, a notice effect for the present change display (the change notice) is performed on the display screen 7a. That is, in the re-variation effect based on the re-variation pattern (pattern G3) with the number of re-variations three times, the third re-variation (pseudo 4) becomes the last re-variation, so the third re-variation is notified in advance. Produce. In addition, in the re-variation effect based on the re-variation pattern (pattern G2) having the re-variation frequency of 2 times, the second re-variation (pseudo 3) becomes the final re-variation, so the second re-variation is notified in advance. Produce. Further, in the re-variation effect based on the re-variation pattern (pattern G1) with one re-variation frequency, the first re-variation (pseudo 2) becomes the final re-variation, so the first re-variation is notified in advance. Produce.

  A plurality of patterns are provided in the production pattern (also referred to as “final notice pattern”) of the notice effect (also referred to as “final notice”) performed in the last re-variation. Specifically, “Pattern Y1” that displays a preview image H1 depicting a state of rain, “Pattern Y2” that displays a preview image H2 that depicts a lightning strike, and both the preview image H1 and the preview image H2 Three types of “pattern Y3” are displayed. The notice effect based on the pattern Y1 is also called “rain notice”, the notice effect based on the pattern Y2 is also called “thunder notice”, and the notice effect based on the pattern Y3 is also called “thunder notice”.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the three types of notice effects described above (display of notice image) is started with the start of the last re-variation, and then the right effect symbol 8R (second stop) It ends with the stop (temporary stop) of the symbol. That is, the preview image is displayed from the start of the last re-variation until the stop (temporary stop) of the right effect design 8R (second stop design) in the re-variation. For example, in FIG. 47 (g), in the third re-variation (pseudo 4), “thunderstorm notice” (pattern Y3) that displays both the notice image H1 (rain image) and the notice image H2 (lightning image) is performed. It shows how it is broken. In FIG. 47G, the case where the notice image H1 (rain image) is displayed without displaying the notice image H2 (lightning image) is “rain notice” (pattern Y1), and the notice image H1 (rain image) is displayed. ) Is displayed without the notice image H2 (lightning image) is “lightning notice” (pattern Y2). Further, when the second re-variation (pseudo 3) is the last time, the notice effect is executed at the timing of FIG. 47 (e), and when the first re-change (pseudo 2) is the last time, A notice effect is displayed at the timing of FIG. Note that the display period of the notice image (execution period of the notice effect) is not limited to the present embodiment. For example, from the start of the last revariation, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol in the revariation). ) Stop (temporary stop), or reach reach development after reach establishment.

  When the re-variation pattern is set in the above-described S4505, that is, when the re-variation effect is executed, the last-time notice pattern is the previously described notice effect pattern that is executed in the last re-variation of the re-change effect. Selected in S4506. That is, the production control microcomputer 91 determines which of the plurality of final notice patterns (in this example, three patterns Y1 to Y3) to be executed in S4506 described above, as shown in FIG. This is determined using the notice pattern determination table. The final notice pattern determination table is a kind of notice effect determination table.

  In S4506, the final announcement pattern is determined based on the final announcement pattern determination table and the final announcement determination random number which is a kind of random number for determining the announcement effect acquired in S4501 described above. The final notice pattern determination table of the present embodiment is based on the last change notice contents (that is, patterns G1 to G3 here) set in S4505 and the final notice determination random number (that is, The data structure is such that the final notice pattern) can be determined as any one of “Pattern Y1”, “Pattern Y2”, and “Pattern Y3”. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), for each of the re-variation patterns G1 to G3, according to the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (in this example, the big hit, miss) ("0 to 99" in this example) is assigned to "Pattern Y1", "Pattern Y2", and "Pattern Y3". That is, when the re-variation pattern set in S4505 described above corresponds to the big hit variation pattern (P1 to P3), the table corresponding to the big hit is used among the final announcement pattern determination tables, and the deviation variation pattern (P4 to P4) is used. In the case of corresponding to P11), a table corresponding to the out of the final notice pattern determination table is used. As a result, the selection rate (selection ratio) of the final notice pattern, the jackpot reliability, and the like are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 48B, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, the selection rate of “pattern Y3” among the patterns Y1 to Y3 is the highest for any of the re-variation patterns G1 to G3. In the following, “Pattern Y2” and “Pattern Y1” are lower in this order. Specifically, when the re-variation pattern is pattern G1, the selection rates of “pattern Y3”, “pattern Y2”, and “pattern Y1” are “75%”, “15%”, and “10%”, respectively. In the case of pattern G2, the selection rates of “pattern Y3”, “pattern Y2” and “pattern Y1” are “65%”, “20%” and “15%”, respectively. The selection rates of “pattern Y3”, “pattern Y2”, and “pattern Y1” are “60%”, “25%”, and “15%”, respectively.

  On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of the range, the reselection pattern G1 to G3 has the highest selection rate of “pattern Y1” among the patterns Y1 to Y3. ”And“ pattern Y3 ”in this order. Specifically, when the re-variation pattern is pattern G1, the selection rates of “pattern Y1”, “pattern Y2”, and “pattern Y3” are “75%”, “15%”, and “10%”, respectively. In the case of pattern G2, the selection rates of “pattern Y1”, “pattern Y2” and “pattern Y3” are “65%”, “20%” and “15%”, respectively. The selection rates of “pattern Y1”, “pattern Y2”, and “pattern Y3” are “60%”, “25%”, and “15%”, respectively.

  With this final round notice pattern determination table, the possibility of execution (appearance) of “thunderstorm notice” (pattern Y3) is increased in the final round of re-variation effects related to jackpots. The possibility of execution (appearance) decreases in the order of (pattern Y2) and “rain notice” (pattern Y1). On the other hand, in the last re-variation of the re-variation effect related to the deviation, the possibility of execution (appearance) of “rain notice” (pattern Y1) increases, and hereinafter, “lightning notice” (pattern Y2), “thunderstorm notice” The possibility of execution (appearance) decreases in the order of (pattern Y3). That is, the big hit reliability for the final notice pattern increases in the order of “pattern Y1”, “pattern Y2”, and “pattern Y3”. Further, in this embodiment, regarding the “thunderstorm notice” (pattern Y3) having the highest jackpot reliability, in the re-variation effect related to the big hit, the possibility of execution (appearance) of “thunderstorm notice” decreases as the number of re-changes decreases. It becomes high. For this reason, even if the number of times of re-variation when the re-variation effect is executed is low, the player can have a sense of expectation for the variation.

  Here, it is a variation effect based on the re-variation pattern, and a re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect) in which a plurality of continuous variation displays are simulated, and a re-variation symbol (special symbol) during the re-variation effect. The effect of temporarily stopping or displaying the fluctuation count information K (pseudo-continuous count) (re-variation related effect) is also referred to as “first effect” or “continuous effect”. In addition, the notice effect that is executed in the last re-change among the re-change effects is also referred to as “second effect” or “predetermined effect”. Furthermore, the reach production executed after the final re-variation is also referred to as “third production” or “development production”.

[Effects of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment described above, a re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect) in which the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is continuously performed a plurality of times in a pseudo manner on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). In the re-variation effect, the re-variation symbol (special symbol) is temporarily stopped or the variation number information K (pseudo-continuous number) is displayed (first effect). Can be executed. Further, in the last re-variation of the re-variation effects, “rain notice” for displaying the notice image H1 (rain image), “lightning notice” for displaying the notice image H2 (lightning image), and notice image H1. Of the “thunderstorm notice” that displays both (rain image) and notice image H2 (lightning image), any notice effect (second effect) can be executed.

  For this reason, for example, when the re-change symbol is temporarily stopped at a certain change display while the change display of the effect symbol 8 (special symbol change display) is performed, the re-change (pseudo-continuous) of the effect symbol 8 is subsequently performed. In other words, it is possible to suggest how many times the continuation is performed, in other words, how long the quasi-ream with the temporary stop of the re-variable symbol or the quasi-ream number display will continue by executing the notice effect (final notice). In other words, after the temporary stop display of the first re-variation symbol, the player can recognize that re-variation will be repeated unless a predetermined notice effect is executed. It is possible to recognize that the re-variation ends with a re-variation accompanied by a notice effect, and that a reach effect or the like is subsequently performed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect) and improve the game entertainment.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, in the re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect) that makes it appear that the change display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times while the change display of the special symbol is performed once, The notice effect is executed by re-variation. Therefore, for the player, after recognizing the start of the re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect), it becomes easier to expect how long the re-variation will continue. It is also possible to grasp the end of the ream. The announcement effect performed at this time suggests the jackpot reliability of the change, so it is possible to continue to attract the player's interest in grasping the end of the re-change (pseudo-ream). It becomes. As a result, the effect of the re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect) is enhanced, and the game entertainment is improved.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment of the present embodiment, when a re-variation effect is performed, the possibility of the end of the change without being developed into a reach effect through one re-change is relatively low, and almost However, after the number of re-variations according to the re-variation pattern, it has been developed into reach production. For this reason, it becomes possible to add the gameability of developing into a reach effect upon execution of the notice effect in the re-variation effect. Thereby, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest to the re-variation effect.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a right-handed gaming state (predetermined gaming state) in which a game ball is launched (right-handed) toward the right gaming region 3B (predetermined region) of the gaming region 3 to play a game. ) As at least a special gaming state (first predetermined gaming state) and a high base state (second predetermined gaming state). Also, a right-handed instruction notification (predetermined instruction notification) for instructing to fire a game ball toward the right game area 3B includes a special game state (big hit game) and a high base state (probability game state, short-time game state). Thus, it can be executed in the same manner. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state is different between the special gaming state and the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner, so in either gaming state of the special gaming state or the high base state Even if it exists, it becomes easy to recognize the right-handed instruction notification.

  In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) with the start of the first round of the big hit game, and the right-handed The instruction notification is started (executed). The right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed until the big hit game is finished (in this example, the ending effect is finished). After the game, the game state is continuously executed even after the game state shifts to a high base state (a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state). That is, the right-handed instruction notification in the form (predetermined form) in which the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the start of the big hit game (the first round) to the high base state. It has become. Thus, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the special gaming state to the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition. It becomes easy to recognize. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the special game state and the high base state, the ease of recognizing the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable. It will be a thing.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a big hit (continuous change) is made in the high base state, and the right-handed instruction notification that has been made during the high base state when the big hit game related to the big hit (continuous change) is executed. (Display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed even in the big hit game related to the continuous game. That is, the right-handed instruction notification in a form (predetermined form) in which the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the high base state to the big hit game. Thus, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the special gaming state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition. It becomes easy to recognize. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the high base state and the special game state, the ease of recognizing the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable. It will be a thing.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the right hitting instruction notification for the first hit is performed in the first hit opening effect when the big hit (first hit) is made in the low probability low base state. The first hitting right-handed instruction notification (operation instruction effect) includes a firing handle image HG (operation promotion image, operation means image) that displays an operation in a manner that the firing handle 60 rotates right, and an arrow rotates right. A right-handed instruction image MG (operation promotion image, operation mode image) that displays an operation in a mode of moving in the direction (clockwise direction) is displayed vertically in the approximate center of the display screen 7a (specific (Refer to FIG. 45). In such a right-hand hitting instruction notification for the first hit, it becomes easy to attract the player's attention to the operation display of the firing handle image HG and the right-hand hitting instruction image MG, and in the special game state (big hit game) started after this, It is possible to visually convey that a hit is made (to fire a game ball toward the right game area 3B). In particular, in this embodiment, when the right-hand strike instruction notification for the first hit is executed, the display of the firing handle image HG (first display) is started first (see FIG. 45A), and then the right-hand strike instruction is issued. As the display of the image MG (second display) is started (see FIG. 45B), a time difference is provided in the display start timing of both images. Such a difference in the display start timing makes it easier to gather the player's attention to the right hitting instruction notification for the first hit, and it is possible to enhance the effect produced by the right hitting instruction notification for the first hit.

  On the other hand, in the opening effect (continuous channel opening effect) in the case of a big hit in the high base state (continuous channel opening effect), the first hitting right-hand instruction notification (launching handle image HG or right-handing instruction) like the initial hitting opening effect The right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) performed during the high base state is performed as it is without performing the operation display of the image MG. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the player from feeling annoyed by avoiding the repeated right-handed instruction notification being repeated many times by repeating the chain. In particular, the right-handed instruction notification during the high base state is continuously executed in the same mode (the same image and the same display position) from the special game state (at the time of the big hit game) before shifting to the high base state. So, for the player, it can be said that the player is fully aware that he will make a right turn at the time when the chain is generated. For this reason, it is effective in consideration of the player's psychology to perform the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state as it is without performing the right-handed instruction notification similar to the first hit opening effect in the continuous opening effect. It can be said that this is a simple instruction notification.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, with the start of the big hit game related to the first hit, from the start of the first round, the subsequent high base state is based on the execution of the variable symbol display of a predetermined number of times. The right-handed instruction image 71 is continuously displayed in the right-handed display area 71c until the end. In other words, consistently from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit to the end of the consecutive period, the right-handed instruction image is compared with the screen size toward the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right in this example). It is displayed in a small size, and right-handed instruction notification is performed in a mode that does not stand out too much. This is a gaming state in which the player is right-handed while avoiding hindrance to the jackpot gaming effect executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 and the effect symbol game effect during the high base state. It is possible to fully recognize (impress).

  In this embodiment, among the re-variation effects, the notice effect (second effect) is executed at the last re-variation, but the notice effect (second effect) is also performed at re-variations other than the last time. You may comprise so that it may perform. For example, among the re-variation effects based on the pattern G3, a configuration in which the notice effect is executed in both the second re-variation and the third (final) re-variation, or the notice effect is executed in the second re-change. It is also possible to provide a configuration in which the notice effect is not executed in the third (final) re-variation. In this case, it may be added that the re-variation (pseudo-ream) ends and the re-variation still continues, or the notice effect is always executed and the re-variation (pseudo-ream) always ends. It is possible to eliminate (one pattern). Moreover, it is also possible to configure so that the notice effect (second effect) may be executed in all of the re-changes performed multiple times in the re-change effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the re-variation effect based on the re-variation patterns G1 to G3, the notice effect (second effect) is executed by the last re-change of the last time (re-announced with the last time notice). (Variation pattern) and a pattern that does not execute the notice effect (second effect) in any one or a plurality of re-variations constituting the re-change effect may be provided (a re-variation pattern without a final notice). In this case, for example, a re-variation pattern with a final announcement (for example, the above-described patterns G1 to G3) and a re-variation pattern without a final announcement (for example, the patterns G4 to G3 having the final announcement removed from the above-mentioned patterns G1 to G3). The selection rate (selection rate) of G6) can be varied depending on the result (big hit or miss) of the special symbol success / failure determination that triggers the execution of the re-variation effect.

  Specifically, for example, as a re-variation pattern determination table to be referred to when setting a re-variation pattern in S4505 described above, in the case of a big hit, the selection rate of the re-variation pattern with the final announcement is not the final announcement A table designed so that the selection rate of the re-variation pattern with the last round notice is lower than the selection rate of the re-variation pattern without the last round notice in the case of divergence Provide. In this case, in the progress process of the re-variation effect, in the re-variation effect related to the big hit, there is a higher possibility that the notice effect (second effect) is executed in the last re-variation than the re-variation effect related to the loss. . That is, in the re-change effect related to the big hit, the notice effect (second effect) can be executed at a higher rate than the re-change effect related to the loss. As a result, the reliability of the big hits differs between the “revariation effect with the final announcement” and the “revariation effect without the final announcement”, so that the player's interest can be more attracted to the revariation effect. Become.

  In this embodiment, three types of re-variation patterns G1 to G3 are provided as re-variation patterns, and three types of final notice patterns Y1 to Y3 are provided as final notice patterns. It is possible to provide more types of re-variation patterns and final notice patterns. Further, in the present embodiment, the notice effect that displays the notice image H1 (rain image) and the notice image H2 (lightning image) is performed by the last re-variation of the re-change effect. The execution mode of the notice effect (second effect) is not limited to the present embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. 49, the notice image H1 (rain image) is displayed on the display screen 7 from the beginning of the change of the effect symbol 8, and the change of the effect symbol 8 is accompanied with the display of the notice image H1 (rain image). Display (including re-variation) (see FIGS. 49 (a), (c), and (e)), and configured to perform a lightning advance notice that displays a notice image H2 (lightning image) at the last re-change. It is also possible (see FIG. 49 (g)). In this case, for example, an effect of displaying the notice image H1 (rain image) on the display screen 7 from the beginning of the change of the effect symbol 8 is determined whether the change is a re-change effect (whether the change symbol is temporarily stopped). ) As an effect (first effect), and an effect (thunder notice) that displays the notice image H2 (lightning image) in the last re-variation, a notice effect (second effect) that suggests the jackpot reliability of the change. Is possible.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the continuous variation display is configured by a re-variation effect (pseudo-continuous effect), and the notice effect is performed by the last re-variation in the re-variation effect. The change display of times is not limited to the re-change effect (pseudo-continuous effect), and may be, for example, a change display accompanied with an effect (holding pre-reading effect) based on the result of prior determination (holding pre-reading). That is, as the pre-reading effect (continuous effect), the stop display of the re-variation symbol (temporary stop in the example) or the subsequent change display (re-variation in the example) and the last round A notice may be given. Specifically, for example, four first special figure holds are stored, and the fourth hold is a special figure hold (notice target hold) that triggers execution of a hold prefetching effect (for example, continuous notice). Suppose there is. In this case, 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 49A to 49F in accordance with the digestion of the 1st to 3rd special figure hold before the 4th special figure hold (notice target hold) is digested. Displays the first change display and stop display. That is, for each digest of one special figure hold, the change display of the effect symbol 8 and the stop display (first effect) of the effect symbol 8 including the re-change symbol are performed. Then, with the digestion of the fourth special figure hold (preliminary subject hold), the variation display (the fourth variation display) of the effect symbol 8 shown in FIGS. 49 (g) and 49 (h) is performed. A predetermined notice effect (second effect) is performed. Even in such a configuration, the player's interest can be attracted to a plurality of continuous variation displays as in the first embodiment.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment (embodiment 2), a configuration in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can be changed during the high base state is added to the above-described embodiment 1. In the following, differences (configuration, operational effects, etc.) from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of points (configurations, operational effects, etc.) common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 executes the right-handed instruction image change process (S4700) shown in FIG. This right-handed instruction image change process (S4700) is a variable effect start process when it is determined in S4401 of the received command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG. 41 that a change start command has been received (YES in S4401). This process is executed in addition to (S4402).

  As shown in FIG. 50, in the right-handed instruction image change process (S4700) of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display flag is ON (S4701), and is not ON (is OFF). (NO in S4701), the process ends without performing the processes after S4702. This is because when the right-handed display flag is OFF, the right-handed instruction image 71 is not displayed, which is a low base state (a low probability low base state). On the other hand, if the right-handed display flag is ON (YES in S4701), it is determined whether or not the value of the fluctuation counter (count value) is a predetermined value (M) (S4702).

  Here, the fluctuation counter is a counter (fluctuation number counting means) that counts the number of times of fluctuation display (number of fluctuations) of the special symbol executed in the high base state after the big hit game on the sub-control side. Then, every time a variation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (YES in S4403 in FIG. 41), the variation counter is incremented by one. The count value obtained by the variation counter is reset (initialized) when the next big hit occurs or when the high base state ends (shifts to the low base state) without a big hit. The variation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM of the sub control board 90.

  In addition, the predetermined value (M) that is the determination value of the variation counter is a value corresponding to the number of variations less than the number of variations of the special symbol that is the end condition of the high base state. It is possible to set the value of the number of times less than 100 as the end condition as the predetermined value (M). In this embodiment, the predetermined value (M) is “50” (M = 50). Note that the predetermined value (M) can be arbitrarily set, and may be a fixed value determined in advance or, for example, a fluctuation value that is set randomly every time a big hit occurs.

  If it is determined in S4702 that the value of the variation counter is not a predetermined value (“50” in this example) (NO in S4702), this process ends without performing the processes after S4703. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the variation counter is a predetermined value (“50” in this example) (YES in S4702), a right-handed character image deletion command is set in the sub output buffer (S4703), and the right-handed display is changed. The flag is turned ON (S4704), and this process is finished.

  The right-handed character image deletion command set in S4703 is a command transmission together with the variable effect start command set in the sub output buffer in S4507 (see FIG. 42) of the variable effect start process (S4402) based on the reception of the change start command. It is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the process (S4006). As a result, the right-handed character image 71a is deleted from the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 44B) displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), and the right arrow image is displayed. Only 71b is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game state is in the high base state and the special symbol variation display is performed 50 times, the right-handed character image 71a is erased with the start of the next (51st) variation display. Thereafter, only the right arrow image 71b is displayed as the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c. That is, when the special symbol variation display is performed 50 times without generating a big hit (continuous change) in the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification mode is “right-handed character image and right-arrow image”. Change from “combination of” to “right arrow image only”.

  The right-handed display change flag that is turned ON in S4704 is a flag that indicates that the right-handed character image 71a has been deleted in the high base state (the right-handed instruction notification mode has changed). By referring to the right-handed display change flag when performing various effects, the reference result (whether or not the right-handed character image 71a is displayed) can be reflected in the effects. For example, after erasing the right-handed character image 71a, a notice effect image related to the change notice or the pre-reading notice is displayed in the area where the right-handed character image 71a is displayed, or a special design (effect design 8 ), The number of variations of the effect display can be increased. It should be noted that the right-handed display change flag turned ON in S4704 is turned OFF when the high base state ends without generating a big hit (continuous change) thereafter.

[Effects of Example 2]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 2) described above, the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is started from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit. The display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 that is displayed and subsequently displayed even in the high base state (right-handed instruction notification mode) can be changed at a predetermined time during the high base state. Specifically, the right-handed character image 71a constituting the right-handed instruction image 71 is erased and only the right-arrow image 71b is right-handed based on the fact that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the high base state becomes a predetermined number. It is displayed in the display area 71c. As a result, the right-handed instruction notification mode can be changed according to the number of changes in the special symbol (effect symbol) in the high base state after the transition from the special gaming state to the high base state. It is possible to make the person pay attention to the right-handed instruction notification.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification during the high base state displays a right-handed instruction image 71 smaller than the screen size at the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right of the screen in this example). It has become. By configuring such a display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification mode) so as to be changeable, it is possible to add an interest such as recognizing a slight change on the display screen during the high base state. It becomes possible.

  It should be noted that the change (change) of the right-handed instruction notification mode is not limited to the erasing of the right-handed character image 71a shown in the present embodiment. For example, erasure of the right arrow image 71b, change in display size (enlargement or reduction) of one or both of the right-handed character image 71a and the right arrow image 71b, change in color, change in pattern, change in display position (display location) As long as it causes a visual change in the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 (that is, the right-handed instruction notification mode), such as a change in the typeface of the right-handed character image 71a and a change in the shape of the right arrow image 71b Good. In this case, for example, image data of a plurality of types of right-handed instruction images (right-handed character image, right-handed arrow image) having different sizes, colors, shapes, and the like are stored in advance in the ROM of the image control board 100, from among them. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which image data to be displayed is read out and right-handed instruction notification based on the read-out image data is executed in the right-handed display area 71c.

  In addition, regarding the timing for changing the display mode (right-handed command notification mode) of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the high base state (time to be changed), it is limited to the configuration determined by the number of changes in the special symbol shown in the present embodiment. Is not to be done. For example, the change time may be determined based on various conditions, such as determining the change time based on the elapsed time since the transition to the high base state, or determining the change time based on the number of performance executions such as a specific reach effect or a notice effect. It is possible to determine.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment (embodiment 3), a configuration in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can be changed during the big hit game is added to the above-described embodiment 2 (embodiments 1 and 2). Below, it demonstrates centering on a different point (a structure, an effect, etc.) from Example 1, 2, and description about the point (a structure, an effect, etc.) common to Example 1, 2 is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 executes the right-handed instruction image change process (S4800) shown in FIG. This right-handed instruction image change process (S4800) is a process executed as a subroutine of the big hit game related process (S4406) in the received command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the right-handed instruction image change processing (S4800) of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the right-handed display change flag is ON (S4801), and is not ON (is OFF). In this case (NO in S4801), this process ends without performing the processes after S4802. In the present embodiment, as described in the second embodiment, when the right-handed instruction notification mode (display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71) is changed during the high base state, the right-handed instruction after the change is changed. The notification mode can be changed again at a predetermined time during the big hit game related to the big hit (continuous change) in the same high base state. Therefore, in S4801, the right-handed display change flag that can be turned on in S4704 is referred to. If the right-handed display change flag is not ON (OFF), a right-handed instruction notification mode (right-handed instruction) Since the display mode of the image 71 is not changed during the high base state, the present process is terminated without performing the processes after S4802.

  On the other hand, when the right-handed display change flag is ON (YES in S4801), it is determined whether or not the big hit game-related command received in S4405 is a 2R start command (S4802). (NO in S4802), this processing is finished without performing the processing after S4803. On the other hand, if it is a 2R start command (YES in S4802), the right-handed character image display command is set in the sub output buffer (S4803), the right-handed display change flag is turned OFF (S4804), and this processing is performed. Finish.

  The right-handed character image display command set in S4803 is generated by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the 2R start effect command set in the sub output buffer in the process of S4406 (see FIG. 41) based on the reception of the 2R start command. It is transmitted to the control board 100. Thereby, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a round effect display of the second round is performed, and a right-handed character image 71a is added above the right-arrow image 71b being displayed in the right-handed display area 71c. Is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the special symbol is displayed in a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the high base state, and after this, the right-handed character image 71a is erased, and then the big hit in the high base state. In the case of (continuous), the right-handed character image 71a is displayed again in the right-handed display area 71c with the start of the second round of the big hit game. That is, the right-handed instruction notification mode of “only right arrow image” changes (returns) to the original “combination of right-handed character image and right arrow image”.

[Effects of Example 3]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above (embodiment 3), the mode of right-handed instruction notification that only the right arrow image 71a is obtained by erasing the right-handed character image 71a in the high base state, It can change at a predetermined time during the special game state following the high base state. Specifically, in the high base state, after the right-handed character image 71a is deleted, only the right arrow image 71b is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c, and then the big hit (continuous change) in the high base state. In this case, with the start of the second round of the jackpot game related to this, the right-handed character image 71a previously erased is the original of the right-handed display area 71c displaying only the right arrow image 71b. It is displayed at the position. As a result, the right-handed instruction notification mode can change (can be returned) in accordance with the progress of the round game in the special game state after the transition from the high base state to the special game state. It is possible to make the person pay attention to the right-handed instruction notification.

  In particular, in this embodiment, after erasing the right-handed character image 71a included in the right-handed instruction image 71 displayed smaller in the corner of the display screen 7a (upper right in the present example) during the high base state, The right-handed character image 71a can be displayed at the original position during the special game state. This makes it possible to add an interest such as recognizing a further change (return in this example) of the right-handed instruction notification mode once changed during the high base state.

  Note that the change (change) of the right-handed instruction notification mode in the special gaming state following the high base state is not limited to the display of the right-handed character image 71a again shown in the present embodiment. For example, the display size change (enlargement or reduction), the color change, the display position (display location) change, the design change, etc. of the right arrow image 71b continuously displayed after erasing the right-handed character image 71a. It may be. In addition, regardless of the change in the right-handed instruction notification mode in the previous high base state, the right-handed instruction notification mode continuously executed from the high base state is changed to a predetermined time in the special gaming state. It may be configured to (change).

  Furthermore, the timing for changing the mode of the right-handed instruction notification in the special game state (time to change) is limited to the start timing (2R start command reception opportunity) of the second round of the jackpot game shown in this embodiment. It is not a thing. For example, the start timing of a predetermined round after the first round or the third round, the execution timing of a round game, the end timing of a predetermined round (round reception command reception timing), the start timing of an opening performance (opening command reception timing), an opening performance From the start to the end of the special gaming state, such as the opening timing of the opening effect (when the 1R start command is received), the start timing of the ending effect (when the ending command is received), the end timing of the ending effect, It is possible to set any time as a change time. It is also possible to determine the change time based on the elapsed time since the transition to the special game state.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment (Embodiment 4), compared to Embodiment 1 described above, a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the first effect button 63a, and an operation of the first effect button 63a by the player in response to the promotion effect. In this case, an operation corresponding effect based on the operation in the case where the operation is performed is added as a notice effect. In this embodiment, one or both of the promotion effect and the operation corresponding effect is referred to as “button notice”. In the following, differences (configuration, operational effects, etc.) from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of points (configurations, operational effects, etc.) common to the first embodiment will be omitted. The present embodiment (embodiment 4) can also be applied to the embodiments 2 and 3 described above.

  In the present embodiment, the period from the start of the effect design 8 (effect design 8L, 8C, 8R) until the left effect design 8L (first stop design) is stopped (temporarily stopped) (“change”). In the “early period”, it is possible to execute a button notice related to the operation of the first effect button 63a. As described above, after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start to display variation and the variation rates of all the symbols become high and substantially constant, the variation rate of the left effect symbol 8L is changed at a timing when a predetermined time elapses. The left effect symbol 8L stops (temporarily stops). The button notice can be executed using the time until the left effect symbol 8L stops (temporarily stops).

  Here, in the present embodiment, among the variation patterns P1 to P22 of the special symbol (see FIG. 9), the variation of the effect symbol 8 corresponding to the variation pattern excluding P11 (variation time 4000 ms) and P22 (variation time 2000 ms). In the display (variation effect), the time (variation early period) until the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) stops (temporarily stops) after the variation of the effect symbol 8 (effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) starts. “About 8 seconds”. For this reason, in this embodiment, there is a case where the button notice is executed during the fluctuation beginning period of about 8 seconds. In the fluctuation effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern P11 and the fluctuation effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern P22, , Button notice is not executed. This is because, in the variation patterns P11 and P22, it is not possible to ensure a sufficient time (variation early period) for performing the button notice. In the following description, for the sake of convenience of explanation, a case where the gaming state is the low probability and low base state will be described as an example.

  A plurality of patterns are provided in the effect pattern (also referred to as “button notice pattern”) related to the button notice in this embodiment. Specifically, “pattern B1” for executing a predetermined operation-corresponding effect based on a single pressing operation (also referred to as “single press operation”) of the first effect button 63a and the first effect button 63a for a predetermined time. “Pattern B2” that executes a predetermined operation-corresponding effect based on a long press operation that continues to be pressed, and a predetermined operation-corresponding effect that is performed repeatedly in a predetermined time by repeatedly pressing the first effect button 63a a plurality of times Three types of “pattern B3” are provided. The button notice based on the pattern B1 is also called “single press notice”, the notice effect based on the pattern B2 is also called “long press notice”, and the button notice based on the pattern B3 is also called “continuous hit notice”. Here, various effects can be adopted as the operation corresponding effects based on the operation of the first effect button 63a in each button notice, for example, the content of the change (the change) accompanying the execution of the button notice. An effect of displaying a comment image related to the image on the display screen 7a, an effect of displaying an item image, a character image, a background image, etc. related to the contents of the change on the display screen 7a, etc. In addition, the content (effect mode) of the operation corresponding effect in the button notice is not particularly limited.

  In the present embodiment, the button 91 indicates which of the plurality of button notice patterns (three types of patterns B1 to B3 in this example) is to be executed in the aforementioned S4506 (see FIG. 42). Whether or not to execute the notice is determined using the button notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. The button notice pattern determination table is a kind of notice effect determination table.

  In S4506, whether or not to execute the button notification based on the button notification pattern determination table and the button notification determination random number that is a kind of the random number for determining the notification effect acquired in S4501 described above. Determine the button notice pattern. If it is determined that any one of the button notice patterns is to be executed, the details of the operation corresponding effects according to the determined (selected) button notice pattern are determined using an operation corresponding effect determining table (not shown). Note that the details of the operation corresponding effect according to the button notice pattern can be included in the button notice pattern and determined in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 52 (a), the button notice pattern determination table of this embodiment is a variation pattern (here, a variation pattern related to the variation display of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the variation start command in S4502 described above. P1 to P11) and the button notice determination random number described above, the contents of the button notice (that is, the button notice pattern) are changed to “none (not executed)”, “pattern B1”, “pattern B2”, and “pattern B2”. The data structure can be determined as any one of “pattern B3”. Specifically, the special symbol variation patterns “P1”, “P2”, “P3”, “P4, P8”, “P5, P9”, “P6, P10”, “P7, P11” Considering the length of the symbol variation time and the result of determining whether or not it is correct, the button notice determination random number value (“0 to 99” in this example) is changed to “None”, “Pattern B1”, “Pattern B2”, and “Pattern B3”. Is assigned. Thereby, the selection rate (selection ratio) of the button notice pattern, the big hit reliability, and the like are determined.

  In the button notice pattern determination table of the present embodiment, the button notice pattern is not selected (executed) when the variation pattern of the special symbol is “P11” (off). This is because the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P11 is short (4000 ms), and the fluctuation early period is also short. When the variation pattern is “P7” (out), the selection rate of “None” is 80%, and among the patterns B1 to B3, the selection rate (15%) of “Pattern B1” is “ The selection rate of pattern B2 "is higher (5%), and" pattern B3 "is not selected (executed).

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is “P3” (big hit) or “P6, P10” (out), the selection rate of “None” is higher in “P6, P10” than in “P3”. (P3: 50%, P6, P10: 70%). In the case of the variation pattern “P3” (big hit), the selection rates of “pattern B3” and “pattern B2” among patterns B1 to B3 are the same (each 20%), and “pattern B1” is more than this. The selectivity is low (10%). On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern “P6, P10” (displacement), the selection rate of “pattern B1” is the highest among the patterns B1 to B3 (15%), hereinafter “pattern B2” (10%), “Pattern B3” (5%) decreases in this order.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is “P2” (big hit) or “P5, P9” (out), the selection rate of “None” is higher in “P5, P9” than in “P2”. (P2: 50%, P5, P9: 70%). In the case of the variation pattern “P2” (big hit), the selection rate of “pattern B3” among patterns B1 to B3 is the highest (25%), hereinafter “pattern B2” (15%), “pattern B1 "(10%) in order. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern “P5, P9” (out), the selection rate of “pattern B1” is the highest among the patterns B1 to B3 (13%), hereinafter “pattern B2” (10%) “Pattern B3” (7%) decreases in this order.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the special symbol is “P1” (big hit) or “P4, P8” (out), the selection rate of “None” is higher in “P4, P8” than in “P1”. (P1: 50%, P4, P8: 70%). In the case of the variation pattern “P1” (big hit), the selection rate of “pattern B3” among patterns B1 to B3 is the highest (25%), and hereinafter “pattern B2” (15%), “pattern B1 "(10%) in order. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern “P4, P8” (off), the selection rate of “pattern B1” is the highest among the patterns B1 to B3 (13%). “Pattern B3” (7%) decreases in this order.

  According to such a button notice pattern determination table, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the change display of the special symbol (effect design) is a big hit change, the pattern B2 is compared with the “single press notice” based on the pattern B1. The “long press notice” based on the pattern B3 and the “continuous hit notice” based on the pattern B3 are more likely to be executed (prone to appear), and in the case of the variation patterns “P1” and “P2”, the “long press notice” Compared to, "Sequential strike notice" is easier to be executed (appears more easily). On the other hand, when the change display of the special symbol (directed design) is out of range, the “single press notice” is executed more than the “long press notice” or “continuous hit notice”, contrary to the case of big hit fluctuation. In addition, “long press notice” and “long press notice” are more likely to be executed (easily appear) than “continuous hit notice”. In other words, the jackpot reliability for the button notice pattern increases in the order of “pattern B1”, “pattern B2”, and “pattern B3”.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the button notice is executed, the promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the first effect button 63a is performed as shown in FIG. 53 soon after the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol 8. I am going to do that. Specifically, when performing the “single press notice” based on the pattern B1, as shown in FIG. 53A, the effect button image BG imitating the appearance of the first effect button 63a and the first effect button 63a. An operation effective period image TG indicating a period for receiving an operation (also referred to as “operation effective period”) is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. Further, when executing the “long press notice” based on the pattern B2, as shown in FIG. 53B, the operation mode “long press of the effect button image BG, the operation valid period image TG, and the first effect button 63a is displayed. Is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. Further, when executing the “continuous hitting advance notice” based on the pattern B3, as shown in FIG. 53C, the operation mode “continuous hitting” of the effect button image BG, the operation effective period image TG, and the first effect button 63a is changed. The repeated hit character image RG shown is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. The effect button image BG, the operation valid period image TG, the long press character image NG, and the repeated hit character image RG are displayed on the front side of the effect symbol 8 that is variably displayed (scrolled). In FIGS. 53 (a) to (c), in order to avoid complication of the contents of the figure, illustration of the effect symbol 8 that is displayed in a variable manner (scroll display) is omitted.

  Here, the display of the operation effective period image TG common to all of “single press notice”, “long press notice” and “continuous hit notice” will be described. In the promotion effect related to each button notice, the operation effective period image TG that displays the operation in such a manner that the player can recognize the remaining time (remaining period) until the operation effective period ends (elapses) is displayed. ing. In this embodiment, the operation effective period is set to “5 seconds”, and the remaining time of the operation effective period is displayed as a moving image represented by a level gauge (operation display). The operation effective period image TG is displayed until the first effect button 63a is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the button notice pattern within the operation effective period or until the operation effective period elapses without being operated. In any button notice pattern, the first effect button 63a is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the button notice pattern within the operation valid period, so that an operation corresponding effect corresponding to the operation is executed.

  Next, the contents (modes) of the promotion effect relating to “single press notice”, “long press notice”, and “continuous hit notice” will be described. First, in the promotion effect related to the single press notice, as shown in FIG. 53A, in addition to the above-described operation effective period image TG, an effect button image BG that displays an operation in a mode corresponding to the single press operation is displayed. It has become. Specifically, the effect button image BG is displayed (operation display) as a moving image representing a state in which the first effect button 63a is pressed by a single press operation and then returns (raises) to the original position. . In the display of the effect button image BG, the first effect button 63a is operated with a single press within the operation effective period (the first effect button detection switch 63c is turned ON) or the operation effective period elapses without being operated. Is done.

  Further, in the promotion effect related to the long press notice, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), in addition to the above-described operation effective period image TG, an effect button image BG that displays an operation in a mode corresponding to the long press operation, and a long press A long-pressed character image NG that displays an operation in a mode corresponding to the operation is displayed. Specifically, the effect button image BG is displayed (motion display) as a moving image representing a state in which the first effect button 63a is pressed and operated, and in parallel with this, the “long press” character is displayed many times. A long-pressed character image NG is displayed (operation display) as a moving image representing a state of moving while enlarging from the back side of the screen to the near side of the screen. In this embodiment, the display mode in which the character “long press” moves while expanding from the back side of the screen to the front side of the screen is the mode of operation display corresponding to the long press operation. The display of the effect button image BG and the long press character image NG is operated or the operation effective period elapses in a state where the first effect button 63a is pressed and operated (the first effect button detection switch 63c is in the ON state). It is performed until the operation valid period elapses.

  Further, in the promotion effect related to the repeated hitting notice, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), in addition to the above-described operation effective period image TG, the effect button image BG that displays an operation in a mode corresponding to the repeated hitting operation, and the continuous hitting operation according to the repeated hitting operation. The continuous hit character image RG that displays the operation in this manner is displayed. Specifically, the effect button image BG is displayed (motion display) as a moving image representing a state in which the first effect button 63a is operated repeatedly, and in parallel, the characters “continuous hit” are displayed on the effect button image BG. The repeated hit character image RG is displayed (motion display) as a moving image representing a state in which it quickly moves up and down several times in accordance with the operation display (continuous hit operation display). In the present embodiment, the display mode in which the characters “continuous hit” quickly move up and down is the mode of operation display corresponding to the continuous hit operation. The display of the effect button image BG and the repeated hit character image RG is such that the number of consecutive hits of the first effect button 63a within the operation effective period (the number of ON times of the first effect button detection switch 63c) exceeds a predetermined number or exceeds a predetermined number. It is performed until the operation valid period elapses without.

  As described above, in the promotion effect related to the button notice (single press notice, long press notice, continuous hit notice) according to the present embodiment, the operation is displayed at least in a mode corresponding to the operation mode when operating the first effect button 63a. The effect button image BG is displayed. Among the button notices, “long press notice” and “continuous hit notice” are character images (long display) that are displayed in an operation according to the operation mode when operating the first effect button 63a in addition to the effect button image BG. A pressed character image NG or a repeated character image RG) is displayed. Such a promotion effect, that is, a promotion effect including an operation mode instruction when operating the first effect button 63a is also referred to as an “operation instruction effect”. Further, the effect button image BG, the long press character image NG, and the repeated hit character image RG are collectively referred to as an “operation promoting image”, and the effect button image BG is also referred to as an “operation means image”, and the long press character image NG and The repeated character image RG is also referred to as an “operation mode image”.

  In this embodiment, when the operation instruction effect (see FIGS. 53B and 53C) related to the “long press advance notice” or the “continuous hit advance notice” is executed, the operation means image (effect button image BG) and the operation are performed. A plurality of patterns are provided as display patterns (also referred to as “promoting image display patterns”) when displaying a mode image (long-pressed character image NG or continuous hit character image RG). Specifically, when executing the operation instruction effect, the display of the operation means image and the display of the operation mode image are started at the same timing (simultaneously), and the display of the operation mode image is started first, and the operation is performed. There are two types of “pattern S2” for starting the display of the means image later.

  Here, the display of the operation mode image is also referred to as “first display”, and the display of the operation means image is also referred to as “second display”. Further, in the operation instruction effect related to the long press notice and the operation instruction effect related to the continuous hit notice, the display of the operation means image and the display of the operation mode image are performed in parallel in both “pattern S1” and “pattern S2”. Will be executed. The operation instruction effect (promotion effect) in which the operation means image display (first display) and the operation mode image display (second display) are executed in parallel is also referred to as “specific promotion display”. . Further, among the promotion image display patterns (execution patterns of specific promotion display), the pattern S1 is also referred to as “normal display mode” or “normal execution mode”, and the pattern S2 is referred to as “predetermined display mode” or “predetermined execution”. Also referred to as “aspect”.

  In the “pattern S2”, a slight time difference is provided between the display start timings of the operation means image and the operation mode image, and in this embodiment, the time difference is about 0.5 seconds. The time difference between the display start timings can be arbitrarily set in advance, and can be set at random every time an image is displayed. However, if the time difference is too large (too long), it will give the player a feeling of delay in the display of each image, and on the contrary, the flow of operation instruction effects will be worsened (impeding smooth effects), so the time difference will be It is desirable to set the time as short as possible (for example, about “0.2 seconds” to “0.7 seconds”).

  In this embodiment, when “Pattern B2” or “Pattern B3” is selected as the button notice pattern in S4506, that is, when “Long press notice” or “Continuous strike notice” is executed, S4506 is further executed. The above-described promotion image display pattern (pattern S1 or S2) is selected. At this time, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines which of a plurality of promotion image display patterns (two types of patterns S1 and S2 in this example) is executed, as shown in FIG. 52B. To determine. The promotion image display pattern determination table is a kind of notice effect determination table.

  In S4506, a promotion image display pattern is determined based on the promotion image display pattern determination table and an image display determination random number that is a kind of random number for determining the notice effect obtained in S4501 described above. The promotion image display pattern determination table of the present embodiment is a result of the special symbol success / failure determination that can be specified by the variation pattern of the special symbol that triggered the execution of “long press notice” or “continuous hit notice” (here, the big hit or miss) Based on the image display determination random number, the data structure is such that the promotion image display pattern can be determined as “pattern S1” or “pattern S2”.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), for each of “big hit” and “out” that are the results of the special symbol success / failure determination, random numbers for image display determination (“0 to 99” in this example) are used. , “Pattern S1” and “Pattern S2” are assigned. With regard to the big hit, the pattern 2 has a higher selectivity than the pattern S1 (S1: 40%, S2: 60%). ), The pattern 1 has a higher selectivity than the pattern S2 (S1: 70%, S2: 30%). Among the promotion image display pattern determination tables, if the variation pattern that triggered the execution of “long press advance notice” or “continuous hit advance notice” is the big hit change pattern (here, P1 to P3), the table corresponding to the big hit Is used, and a table corresponding to a deviation is used when dealing with a deviation variation pattern (P4 to P10 in this case).

  With such a promotion image display pattern determination table, the selection rate (selection ratio) of the promotion image display pattern, the jackpot reliability, and the like are determined. That is, in the operation instruction effect related to “long press notice” or “continuous hit notice” with big hit fluctuation, the display of the operation mode image (long press character image NG or continuous hit character image RG) and the operation means image (effect button image BG). The possibility that the display of the operation means image is started after the display of the operation mode image is started is higher than the possibility that the display of the operation mode image is started at the same time. That is, “the possibility that the operation promotion image display start timing is shifted” is higher than “the possibility that the operation promotion image display start timing is the same”. On the other hand, in the operation instruction effect related to “long press notice” or “continuous hit notice” in the case of out-of-range fluctuation, contrary to the case of big hit fluctuation, rather than “possibility of deviation in display start timing of operation promotion image” The possibility that the display start timing of the operation promotion image is the same is higher. Therefore, in the “operation instruction effect related to the long press notice” and the “operation instruction effect related to the continuous hit notice”, the jackpot reliability related to the change depends on the display start timing of the operation mode image and the operation means image (effect button image BG). Can be suggested. From this, it can be said that the “operation instruction effect relating to the long press notice” and the “operation instruction effect relating to the continuous hit notice” also function as the notice effect.

[Effects of Example 4]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above (embodiment 4), in the promotion effect (operation instruction effect) related to the button notice, the operation mode of the first effect button 63a (in this example, a single press operation, a long press) It is possible to display an effect button image BG (operation means image) that displays an operation in a mode corresponding to an operation or continuous hitting operation). Further, in the operation instruction effect related to the long press notice, in addition to the effect button image BG, a long press character image NG (operation mode image) that displays an operation in a mode corresponding to the long press operation of the first effect button 63a is displayed. In the operation instruction effect related to the repeated hitting notice, in addition to the effect button image BG, a repeated hit character image NG (operation mode image) that displays an operation in a mode corresponding to the continuous hit operation of the first effect button 63a is displayed. It is possible to do. For this reason, it becomes possible to make a player recognize which operation mode the operation mode of the 1st effect button 63a instruct | indicated by the operation instruction | indication effect is among several operation modes, and the operation mode is visually recognized. Can be communicated in an easy-to-understand manner. Thereby, when the operation instruction effect is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the operation display of the operation promotion image (operation mode image, operation mode image) displayed in the operation instruction effect. Thus, it is possible to enhance the production effect by the operation instruction production and to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an operation promotion image displayed when the operation instruction effect is executed, the operation instruction effect related to the single press notice is operated in a mode corresponding to the single press operation (first operation mode). Only the effect button image BG to be displayed is displayed (see FIG. 53A). In the operation instruction effect related to the long press notice and the operation instruction effect related to the repeat hit notice, the long press operation or the continuous hit operation (second operation mode) The effect button image BG that displays the operation in a manner corresponding to the character, and the long press character image NG or the continuous hit character image RG are displayed (see FIGS. 53B and 53C). As a result, when prompting the player to operate the first effect button 63a, the impression that the operation instruction effect gives to the player can be made different depending on the operation mode instructed, and the visual effect of the operation instruction effect can be enhanced. It becomes possible. In particular, in this embodiment, the direction of the operation display of the long press character image NG displayed in the operation instruction effect related to the long press notice (the front side of the screen) and the continuous hit character image displayed in the operation instruction effect related to the continuous hit notice. The direction of the RG operation display (the screen vertical direction) is different. This makes it possible to strongly impress the player with the operation mode when operating the first effect button 63a.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, among the promotion effects (operation instruction effects) related to the button notice, the “operation instruction effects related to the long press notice” and the “operation instruction effects related to the continuous hit notice” are the operation means images. Display (first display) and operation mode image display (second display) are executed in parallel (specific promotion display). In the operation instruction effect (specific promotion display), at least the promotion image display pattern when displaying the operation means image (effect button image BG) and the operation mode image (long press character image NG or continuous hit character image RG) is included. The operation pattern image display (first display) and the operation mode image display (second display) start at the same timing (simultaneously), and the operation mode image display (second display). There are two types of “pattern S2” that starts the operation first and starts the display of the operation means image (first display) later. In the case of detachment, “pattern S1” is easier to execute than “pattern S2”, and in the case of big hit, “pattern S2” is easier to execute than “pattern S1”. For this reason, in the “operation instruction effect relating to the long press notice” and the “operation instruction effect relating to the continuous hit notice”, the operation means image and the operation mode image display start timing (display mode of the operation promotion image) in the effect It is possible to suggest a jackpot reliability (expectation for a special game) related to fluctuation. Thus, when a button announcement is made with the player paying attention to the start timing of the operation means image display (first display) and the operation mode image display (second display) (based on the operation of the effect button) It is possible to enhance the interest of the operation-related production.

  In particular, the display start timing shift (time difference) between the operation means image and the operation mode image (that is, the operation promotion image) in this embodiment is very small (very short time). To notice it, it is necessary to watch the operation instruction effect. In addition, in order to know the existence of such a shift, it may be necessary to gain some gaming experience. As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to improve game entertainment by adding a game property such as notifying the display start timing shift between the operation means image and the operation mode image in the operation instruction effect. .

  In this embodiment, the operation mode of the first effect button 63a operated by the player when the button notice is executed (that is, the button notice pattern) includes three types (pattern B1) of a single press operation, a long press operation, and a continuous hit operation. However, the type (number) of operation modes is not limited to the present embodiment. Further, in this embodiment, the effect operating means used in the button notice is the first effect button 63a of the push button type, and an operation mode instructing the player with the operation instruction effect as the operation mode that the first effect button 63a can take. Although it was set as an aspect, the operation mode instructed by the operation instruction effect can be determined according to the configuration (specifications) of the operation means and the input means for the effects provided in the gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, two types of patterns S1 and S2 are provided as display patterns (promotion image display patterns) of the operation means image and the operation mode image in the operation instruction effect related to the long press advance notice or the continuous hit notice. However, the type (number of patterns) of the promotion image display pattern is not limited to the present embodiment, and other promotion image display patterns or more promotion image display patterns can be provided. . For example, in addition to or instead of the patterns S1 and S2, a plurality of accelerated image display patterns having different colors and sizes, display positions, operation display speeds and ranges (operation amounts), and the like can be provided. Contrary to the pattern S2, the display (first display) of the operation means image (effect button image BG) is started first, and the operation mode image (long press character image NG or continuous hit character image RG) ( It is also possible to provide an accelerating image display pattern that starts later (second display). Thereby, it becomes possible to diversify the promotion image display pattern, and it is also possible to enhance the production effect as a notice production that suggests the big hit reliability.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the promotion image display pattern, the pattern S2 in which a time difference (deviation) is provided between the display start timings of the operation means image and the operation mode image is provided. A pattern in which a time difference (deviation) is provided at the display end timing of the image may be provided. In this way, when a player is given a notice at the end timing of the display of the operation means image (first display) and the display of the operation mode image (second display), and the button notice is given (in the operation of the effect button) Based on this, it is possible to enhance the interest in generating an operation-related effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect button image imitating the appearance of the first effect button 63a is used as the operation means image, and the character image indicating the long press operation or the continuous hitting operation is used as the operation mode image. As in Example 1, a firing handle image imitating the appearance of the firing handle 60 may be used as an operation means image, and a character image indicating a right-handed operation may be used as an operation mode image. In this case, the firing handle image and the character image are displayed in the operation instruction effect when prompting the player to make a right-handed operation, and a plurality of display patterns of the firing handle image and the character image are provided. , It may be configured to suggest the degree of advantage for the player. For example, in the above-described first embodiment, it is impossible to discriminate the big hit type (for example, whether or not it is a probable big hit) from the display mode (big hit mode, specific display mode) of the effect symbol 8 that is stopped (decision stopped) at the time of the big hit. Alternatively, it may be difficult to indicate the jackpot type by the firing handle image and the display pattern (for example, display start timing) of the firing handle image and the character image in the right hitting instruction notification (operation instruction effect) for the first hit. May be. Alternatively, such right hitting instruction notification for the first hit (operation instruction effect) is performed in the ending effect before the transition to the high base state (low accuracy high base state or high accuracy high base state) after the big hit game ends. You may comprise as follows. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest when operating the launch handle to the right, that is, the interest when starting the big hit game or the high base state after the big hit game is started. In this case, the high base state after the end of the big hit game can be regarded as a special game advantageous to the player.

  In addition, game value storage media (card type, coin type, etc.) inserted into a CR unit such as a card unit 135 (see FIG. 5) usually installed adjacent to the game machine are externally connected to the gaming machine. A return button is provided for discharging (not shown). When the promotion effect (operation instruction effect) that prompts the player to operate the return button is executed, for example, as an ending effect at the end of the big hit game, the promotion effect (operation instruction effect) related to the return button operation is implemented. You may comprise so that execution is possible similarly to the promotion effect (operation instruction | indication effect) which concerns on the production button operation of an example (Example 4). In this case, for example, an image imitating the appearance of the return button or the appearance of the CR operation unit (not shown) provided with the return button is used as the operation means image, and an image (characters) indicating the operation mode (pressing operation) of the return button , Symbols, etc.) can be used as operation mode images. In addition, the display of the operation means image such as the return button and the display pattern (for example, display start timing) of the operation mode image indicating the operation mode may indicate, for example, the type of jackpot that has been ended, the game state after the jackpot game, etc. It is also possible to configure. According to such a configuration, it is possible to obtain game characteristics such as making a player pay attention to an effect (for example, an effect of preventing forgetting to remove a card, etc.) performed for alerting about forgetting to remove a game value storage medium inserted into the CR unit. It is possible to enhance the effect of the game by enhancing the effect of that kind of performance. In particular, such a configuration can be expected to have a synergistic effect of preventing the game value storage medium from being forgotten and improving the game entertainment.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the button preview by the operation of the first effect button 63a is exemplified, but the button preview by the operation of the second effect button 63b is also operated by the operation of the second effect button 63b as in the present embodiment. A promotion effect (operation instruction effect, specific promotion display) may be executed. In this case, since the second effect button 63b can be operated to rotate and pull, in addition to a pressing operation, an operation promotion image corresponding to the operation mode is provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the configuration for performing the button notice is added to the embodiment 1, but the promotion effect (operation instruction effect, specific promotion display) related to the button notice of this embodiment is shown in the embodiment. The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than the pachinko gaming machines 1 to 3, and includes at least production operation means such as production buttons and production input means with other configurations, and production based on the operations and inputs. As long as it is a gaming machine capable of executing (operation-compatible effects, etc.), the type, specification, performance, etc. of the gaming machine to be applied are not limited.

  As mentioned above, although Example 1-4 was demonstrated as embodiment of this invention, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it limits to the description word of each claim. However, it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has, and to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is composed of the right-handed character image 71a representing the “right-handed” character and the one right arrow image 71b positioned above it. The mode of the hit instruction image 71 is not limited to this, and can be configured only with a right-handed character image or only with a right arrow image. In this case, the change (change) of the display mode in the above-described second and third embodiments is not the erasure of the partial image constituting the right-handed instruction notification, but the mode of the currently displayed image (size, color, shape, display) (Position etc.) may be changed (changed). In the above-described embodiment, the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is the upper right (right-handed display area 71c) of the display screen 7a. However, the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is not limited to this. The predetermined position on the display screen 7a can be set. However, in order to avoid hindering the effect symbol game effect and the big hit game effect (round effect or the like), it is desirable to display on the display screen 7a near the outer periphery (screen peripheral side). Further, when a plurality of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device are provided, the right-handed instruction image may be displayed on a display device different from the display device on which the effect symbol game effect or the jackpot game effect is performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the left-handed instruction image 70 is composed of a left-handed character image 70a representing the characters “please return to left-handed” and three left arrow images 70b positioned above the left-handed character image 70a. However, the aspect of the left-handed instruction image 70 is not limited to this, and various forms can be adopted in the same manner as the right-handed instruction image 71 described above. Note that the left-handed instruction image 70 is displayed (left-handed instruction notification) when the high base state (right-handed gaming state) ends and the state shifts to the low base state (left-handed gaming state). Changing (returning) from “right-handed” to “left-handed” needs to be positively shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. It is desirable that the display size is increased or the display position is closer to the center of the screen, for example, in such a manner that the player can easily recognize (a conspicuous mode).

  In the above-described embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit to the end of the high base state thereafter (for the execution of the big hit game). (Excluding the end of the event), and even when a jackpot game related to the continuous change is performed during that period, including during the execution of the fanfare, round, and ending effects It was supposed to be executed. On the other hand, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 that continues from the first round of the big hit game related to the first win, the time when the fanfare effect and the ending effect in the big hit game related to the consecutive games are performed, that is, the game state Is interrupted (temporarily erased) at the time of transition to the special game state or the time of transition to the high base state after the special game, and when the fanfare effect and the ending effect are completed, the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed at the same display position. It may be resumed at. Even if the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is temporarily interrupted in this way, the possibility that the right-handed instruction notification during the continuous Chang period will be difficult for the player to recognize is extremely low (no possibility). It is possible to achieve the same effect as the above-described embodiment.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned Example, in the fluctuation display (fluctuation effect) of the production symbol 8, among the “continuous multiple fluctuation displays” constituting a continuous production as a re-variation production (pseudo-continuous production) and a hold-ahead look-ahead production. In addition, at least with the last change display, the final notice (notice effect) such as rain notice, thunder notice, thunderstorm notice, etc. was executed, but the button notice of Example 4 may be executed as the final notice. Is possible.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine having one big winning device (big winning opening) that operates in a big hit game (special gaming state). The present invention is not limited, and the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality (for example, two) of big winning devices (large winning mouths).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) stored in the special figure holding storage unit is read and the read acquired random number value (acquired information) is determined for the prior determination based on the starting entrance. Although (pre-determination) is performed ("starting ball entry process (S205)", see FIGS. 11, 13, etc.), the pre-determination method is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure holding storage unit, an area (acquisition information storage means) for storing acquisition information (that is, acquisition information acquired based on starting entry) to be subjected to prior determination is stored in the main control unit and sub-control. The acquired information stored in the storage area (preliminary determination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, it is possible to erase the acquisition information (acquisition information stored in another storage area) used for the preliminary determination by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub-control unit.

  In the above-described embodiment, the control process for digesting the second special figure reservation with priority over the first special figure reservation, that is, the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion control process, is not limited to this. A control process for digesting the hold with priority over the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority digest control process may be used. In addition, priority is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called in-order (memory order) digestion may be used. Moreover, it is good also as a control process which can be performed in parallel with the digestion of the 1st special figure reservation and the digestion of the 2nd special figure reservation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to operate the probability variation function based on the type of jackpot symbol. It is not limited to. For example, the special winning opening (V attacker) has a specific area (V area) as a probability changing operation opening, and the probability variation function is based on whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area (passed V) during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “V accuracy machine”) that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a special area (V area) is provided in the big winning opening that allows a winning when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination becomes a small hit, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening at the time of the small winning game is The present invention can also be applied to one type and two types of pachinko gaming machines in which a big hit game is executed based on the V pass when passing through a specific area (V pass).

  In the above-described embodiment, the probability of jackpot can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by non-operation / operation of the probability variation function. Is not limited to this. For example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). Also good. Furthermore, the first low probability and the first high probability (first probability condition), the second low probability and the second high probability (second probability condition), the third low probability and the third high probability (third probability condition), etc. A plurality of types of probability conditions that define the relationship between a low probability and a high probability are provided, and any one of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable), for example, when the gaming machine is turned on. Also good.

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Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (examples) disclosed in this specification are disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference invention 1)
Conventionally, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is provided with operation means that can be operated by a player, such as an effect button operated for effect execution (generation) and a launch handle operated for game ball launch. . Some gaming machines equipped with such operation means perform an effect (also called “promotion effect”) that prompts the player to operate the operation means according to a predetermined operation mode (press, rotation, etc.) (for example, (See Kai 2008-12185).

  Many of the above-described promotion effects executed in conventional gaming machines have a monotonous effect content (effect mode) and lack impact, and the effect cannot be expected. The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of such circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to enhance the effect of the presentation by the promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means, thereby improving the game entertainment Is to plan.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 for solving the above-described problems is
A gaming machine that performs a game using a predetermined game medium,
An operation means operable by the player
A promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and
The promotion effect includes at least a specific promotion display that executes the first display and the second display in parallel.
In the execution of the specific promotion display, the promotion effect executing means may start either the first display or the second display first and start the other later. It is.

  Such a gaming machine includes operation means that can be operated by the player, and promotion effect execution means that can execute a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means. There is a specific promotion display that executes the display of 1 and the second display in parallel, and when executing the specific promotion display, one of the first display and the second display is started first and the other is It is supposed to start. For this reason, when executing the specific promotion display, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the start timings of the first display and the second display executed in parallel in the specific promotion display. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the effect of the promotion effect (specific promotion display) and to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of reference invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1-1 described above,
The promotion effect execution means can execute the specific promotion display when prompting the player to operate the operation means according to a predetermined operation mode.
The first display is a display of an operation means image simulating the appearance of the operation means,
Said 2nd display is a display of the operation mode image which shows the operation mode of the said operation means. It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute the above-described specific promotion display when prompting the player to operate the operation means according to a predetermined operation mode. Of the first display and the second display constituting the specific promotion display, the first display is a display of an operation means image imitating the appearance of the operation means, and the second display is an operation display. The operation mode image showing the operation mode of the means is displayed. For this reason, when prompting the player to operate the operation means according to the predetermined operation mode, the specific promotion display that executes the display of the operation unit image and the display of the operation mode image in parallel is executed as the promotion effect. It will be. Thereby, the visual effect of the promotion effect (specific promotion display) when prompting the player to operate the operation means according to the predetermined operation mode can be enhanced, and the player can be impacted.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2 described above,
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the predetermined condition is established during the game,
The execution mode of the specific promotion display includes a plurality of execution modes including a predetermined execution mode.
The promotion effect execution means can execute the specific promotion display based on an execution mode selected from the plurality of execution modes.
When the special game is executed after execution of the specific promotion display, the specific promotion display can be executed in the predetermined execution mode at a higher rate than when the special game is not executed after execution of the specific promotion display. It is characterized by being.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established during the game. Further, the execution mode of the specific promotion display includes a plurality of execution modes including a predetermined execution mode, and the specific promotion display can be executed based on the execution mode selected from the plurality of execution modes. ing. Furthermore, when the special game is executed after execution of the specific promotion display, the specific promotion display can be executed in a predetermined execution manner at a higher rate than when the special game is not executed after execution of the specific promotion display. It has become. For this reason, it becomes possible to suggest the expectation degree with respect to execution of a special game by the execution mode (whether it is a predetermined execution mode) of the said specific promotion display in case a specific promotion display is performed. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in the execution mode when the specific promotion display is executed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3 described above,
Providing production execution means capable of performing production as the game progresses,
The operation means is an effect operation means operated when causing the effect execution means to execute a predetermined operation corresponding effect.

  In such a gaming machine, there is an effect execution means that can execute an effect as the game progresses, and the operation means becomes an effect operation means that is operated when the effect execution means executes a predetermined operation-corresponding effect. ing. For this reason, the specific promotion display can be executed as a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the effect operation means. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in operating (producing) the operation-compatible effect by operating the effect operation means.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3 described above,
A launching means capable of launching a game ball as a game medium toward the game area,
The operation means is a launch operation means that is operated when adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball by the launch means.

  In such a gaming machine, there is provided a launching means capable of launching a game ball as a game medium toward the game area, and the operation means is operated when adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball by the launching means. It has become. For this reason, the specific promotion display can be executed as a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the firing operation means. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in operating the launch operation means to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball.

  According to the reference invention 1 described above, it is possible to enhance the production effect by the promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and to improve the game entertainment.

(Reference invention 2)
In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 for solving the same problem as that of Reference Invention 1 described above is
A gaming machine that performs a game using a predetermined game medium,
An operation means operable by the player
A promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and
The promotion effect executing means can execute an operation instruction effect including an instruction of an operation mode when operating the operation means as the promotion effect.
In the operation instruction effect, an operation promotion image that displays an operation in a mode according to an instructed operation mode can be displayed.

  Such a gaming machine includes operation means that can be operated by the player, and promotion effect execution means that can execute a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means. As described above, an operation instruction effect including an instruction of an operation mode when operating the operation means can be executed, and in the operation instruction effect, an operation promotion image that displays an operation in a mode according to the specified operation mode is displayed. Is possible. For this reason, when executing the operation instruction effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the operation display of the operation promotion image displayed in the operation instruction effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the promotion effect (operation instruction effect) and improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of reference invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2-1 described above.
The operation mode of the operation means that can be instructed by the operation instruction effect includes a plurality of predetermined operation modes,
The promotion effect execution means is capable of displaying an operation promotion image that displays an operation in a mode according to any of the plurality of operation modes when the operation instruction effect is executed. .

  In such a gaming machine, there are a plurality of predetermined operation modes in the operation mode of the operation means that can be instructed by the operation instruction effect, and when executing the operation instruction effect, It is possible to display an operation promotion image that displays an operation in a mode according to any of the plurality of operation modes. For this reason, when the operation instruction effect is executed, the operation mode (instructed by the operation display image (movement of the operation promotion image, movement mode) of the operation promotion image displayed in the operation instruction effect) It becomes possible for the player to recognize which of the plurality of operation modes is the operation mode. This makes it possible for the player to pay attention to the operation display of the operation promotion image displayed in the operation instruction effect.

The gaming machine of reference invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2-1 or reference invention 2-2 described above.
As the operation promotion image, there is an operation mode image showing an operation mode of the operation means,
In the execution of the operation instruction effect, the promotion effect execution means is capable of displaying an operation mode image that displays an operation in a mode corresponding to the specified operation mode.

  Such a gaming machine has an operation mode image indicating an operation mode of the operation means as an operation promotion image that can be displayed in the operation instruction effect, and an aspect according to the operation mode instructed when the operation instruction effect is executed. It is possible to display an operation mode image for operation display. For this reason, when the operation mode image is displayed in the operation instruction effect, the operation unit is operated according to the operation mode indicated by the operation mode image itself and the operation display mode of the operation mode image corresponding to the operation mode. It is possible to make the player recognize the operation mode (operation mode to be instructed). Thereby, when prompting the player to operate the operation means, it is possible to visually convey the operation mode when operating the operation means.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-3 described above,
As the operation promotion image, there is an operation means image imitating the appearance of the operation means,
In the execution of the operation instruction effect, the promotion effect execution means can display an operation means image that displays an operation in a mode corresponding to an operation mode to be instructed.

  Such a gaming machine has an operation means image that imitates the appearance of the operation means as an operation promotion image that can be displayed in the operation instruction effect, and in accordance with the operation mode instructed when the operation instruction effect is executed. It is possible to display an operation means image for operation display. For this reason, when the operation means image is displayed in the operation instruction effect, the player can recognize the operation mode (instruction mode to be instructed) when operating the operation means by the operation display mode of the operation means image. It becomes. Thereby, when prompting the player to operate the operation means, it is possible to visually convey the operation mode when operating the operation means.

The gaming machine of reference invention 2-5 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2-1 or reference invention 2-2 described above.
As the operation promotion image, there are an operation mode image showing an operation mode of the operation unit, and an operation unit image imitating the appearance of the operation unit,
The promotion effect execution means displays only the operation means image of the operation mode image and the operation means image when the operation mode to be instructed is the predetermined first operation mode when executing the operation instruction effect. When the designated operation mode is the predetermined second operation mode, it is possible to display both the operation mode image and the operation means image. is there.

  Such a gaming machine has an operation mode image showing an operation mode of the operation unit and an operation unit image imitating the appearance of the operation unit as an operation promotion image that can be displayed in the operation instruction effect. When the operation mode to be instructed is the predetermined first operation mode when performing the production, it is possible to display only the operation unit image among the operation mode image and the operation unit image. When is a predetermined second operation mode, it is possible to display both the operation mode image and the operation means image. For this reason, when the operation instruction effect is executed, if the operation mode instructed by the operation instruction effect is the first operation mode, only the operation means image that displays the operation in a mode corresponding to the first operation mode is displayed. In the case of the second operation mode, an operation mode image and an operation means image that display the operation in a mode according to the second operation mode are displayed. Thereby, when prompting the player to operate the operation means, it is possible to vary the impression that the operation instruction effect gives to the player depending on the operation mode to be instructed, and to enhance the visual effect of the promotion effect (operation instruction effect) Is possible.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-6 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 or Reference Invention 2-5 described above,
The operation mode image is characterized in that the operation display direction differs according to the instructed operation mode.

  In such a gaming machine, the operation mode image that can be displayed in the operation instruction effect has a different operation display direction depending on the operation mode instructed. For this reason, when the operation mode image is displayed in the operation instruction effect, the operation unit is operated according to the operation mode indicated by the operation mode image itself and the operation display direction of the operation mode image according to the operation mode. It is possible to make the player recognize the operation mode (operation mode to be instructed). Thereby, when prompting the player to operate the operation means, it is possible to strongly impress the player on the operation mode when operating the operation means.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-7 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-6 described above.
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the predetermined condition is established during the game,
The display mode of the operation promotion image includes a plurality of display modes including a predetermined display mode,
The promotion effect executing means can display the operation promotion image in a display mode selected from the plurality of display modes when executing the operation instruction effect.
When the special game is executed after the operation instruction effect is executed, the operation promotion image is displayed in the predetermined display mode at a higher rate than when the special game is not executed after the operation instruction effect is executed. It is possible to do this.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established during the game. Further, the display mode of the operation promotion image includes a plurality of display modes including a predetermined display mode, and when the operation instruction effect is executed, the operation promotion image is displayed in a display mode selected from the plurality of display modes. Is possible. Further, when the special game is executed after the operation instruction effect is executed, the operation promotion image can be displayed in a predetermined display mode at a higher rate than when the special game is not executed after the operation instruction effect is executed. It has become. For this reason, the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game may be suggested depending on the display mode (whether the display mode is the predetermined display mode) of the operation promotion image displayed in the operation instruction effect when the operation instruction effect is executed. It becomes possible. Thereby, it becomes possible to attract a player's interest in the display mode of the operation promotion image when the operation instruction effect is executed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-8 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-7 described above,
Providing production execution means capable of performing production as the game progresses,
The operation means is an effect operation means operated when causing the effect execution means to execute a predetermined operation corresponding effect.

  In such a gaming machine, there is an effect execution means that can execute an effect as the game progresses, and the operation means becomes an effect operation means that is operated when the effect execution means executes a predetermined operation-corresponding effect. ing. For this reason, the operation instruction effect can be executed as a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the effect operation means. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in operating (producing) the operation-compatible effect by operating the effect operation means.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-9 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-7 described above,
A launching means capable of launching a game ball as a game medium toward the game area,
The operation means is a launch operation means that is operated when adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball by the launch means.

  In such a gaming machine, there is provided a launching means capable of launching a game ball as a game medium toward the game area, and the operation means is operated when adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball by the launching means. It has become. For this reason, the operation instruction effect can be executed as a promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the firing operation means. As a result, it is possible to enhance the interest in operating the launch operation means to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball.

  According to the reference invention 2 described above, it is possible to enhance the production effect by the promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means, and to improve the game entertainment.

(Reference invention 3)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that can perform a variable display of identification information is known. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to produce an effect in accordance with the change display of the identification information. Among them, there are those that increase the player's expectation by performing a story-like effect in a plurality of consecutive variable displays or repeating the same aspect of the effect (for example, special features) No. 2002-239154 and JP-A-2001-46634).

  However, a configuration that performs the above-described effects in a plurality of continuous variable displays has already been adopted in many gaming machines, and the contents of the effects tend to be uniform, so a sufficient effect can be obtained. Things are getting harder. This reference invention 3 has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to enhance the effect of performing the effect in the case of performing the effect in a plurality of continuous variable displays, and to improve the game entertainment. There is to plan.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information,
First effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined first effect in a plurality of continuous variable displays;
A second effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined second effect at least in the last time of the variable display among the plurality of continuous variable displays in which the first effect is executed;
It is characterized by providing.

  In such a gaming machine, when the variation display of the identification information is continued a plurality of times, it is possible to execute a predetermined first effect in a plurality of continuous variation displays. In addition, it is possible to execute a predetermined second effect at least in the last variable display among a plurality of continuous variable displays in which the first effect is executed. For this reason, for example, when the first effect is executed (occurs) in a certain change display while the change display of the identification information is performed during the game, how many times the change display accompanying the execution of the first effect is performed thereafter. Whether or not to continue can be suggested by executing the second effect. Accordingly, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the plurality of variable displays when a predetermined effect is executed in a plurality of continuous variable displays, and to improve the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-1 described above.
From the start of the variation display of the identification information to the time when the display result is derived and displayed, it is provided with a re-variation display execution means capable of executing re-variation display for performing the variation display again after performing the temporary stop display,
The continuous variation display is constituted by the re-variation display,
The second effect executing means is a plurality of continuous change displays in which the first effect is executed, and among the re-change displays constituting the plurality of change displays, at least in the last change display. The second production can be executed.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a re-variable display in which the variable display is performed again after the temporary stop display is performed after the display of the variation of the identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed. The multiple variable display is composed of re-variable display. And it is possible to execute the second effect at least in the last re-variable display among the re-variable displays constituting the plurality of variable displays, which are a plurality of continuous variable displays in which the first effect is executed. It is possible. For this reason, for example, when the first effect is executed in the re-variation display, it is possible to indicate how many times the re-change display accompanying the execution of the first effect continues by executing the second effect. Become. Thereby, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the re-variable display when a predetermined effect is executed in the re-variable display, and to improve the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-1 or reference invention 3-2 described above.
The second effect executing means is capable of executing a notice effect related to variable display as the second effect.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a notice effect related to variable display as the second effect. For this reason, the notice effect (second effect) related to the variable display can be executed at least in the final variable display among the multiple variable displays in which the first effect is executed. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest until the last of a plurality of continuous variation displays.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-3 described above.
There are multiple types of notice effects in the notice effect,
The second effect executing means is capable of executing one or more of the plurality of types of notice effects as the second effect.

  In such a gaming machine, there are a plurality of types of notice effects in the notice effect, and one or more of the notice effects can be executed as the second effect. It is possible. For this reason, one or more notice effects related to the variable display can be executed at least in the final variable display among the multiple variable displays in which the first effect is executed. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest until the last of a plurality of continuous variation displays.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-4 described above,
Based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is provided with special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player,
When the specific display result is derived and displayed, the second effect executing means can execute the second effect at a higher rate than when the specific display result is not derived and displayed. It is a feature.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display. When the specific display result is derived and displayed, the second effect can be executed at a higher rate than when the specific display result is not derived and displayed. For this reason, when a 1st effect is performed in the continuous variation display of multiple times, it becomes possible to suggest the expectation degree with respect to execution of a special game by whether the 2nd effect is further performed. As a result, the player's interest can be more attracted to a plurality of continuous variation displays.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-5 described above.
A third effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined third effect after execution of the second effect is provided.

  In such a gaming machine, when the second effect is executed at least in the last change display among a plurality of continuous change displays in which the first effect is executed, a predetermined third effect is executed thereafter. It is possible. For this reason, when the second effect is executed, it is possible to add a game property that the third effect can be executed thereafter. As a result, it becomes possible to further attract the player's interest to a plurality of continuous variation displays.

  According to the reference invention 3 described above, it is possible to enhance the effect of the presentation in the case where the presentation is executed in a plurality of continuous variable displays, and to improve the game entertainment.

(Reference invention 4)
Conventionally, a center role (a central role) including a liquid crystal display device or the like is provided in the approximate center of the game area. In a normal game state, a game ball is launched toward the game area on the left side of the center role (so-called “left” In a game state where a game advantageous to the player such as a big hit game or a probability change game is performed, a game ball is launched (so-called “right-hand”) to the game area on the right side from the center role. A gaming machine is known. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to issue an instruction notification that prompts the player to make a right turn when executing a big hit game or a probability variation game (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-12185).

  In recent game machines, there is a tendency to increase the amount of production performed during the game in order to improve the gaming interest. For this reason, there is a possibility that the right-handed instruction notification performed during the game will be mixed with the effect, making it difficult for the player to recognize. The present invention 4 has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a firing instruction notification that is easy for a player to recognize.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game ball toward a game area,
Gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state;
Instruction notification executing means capable of executing an instruction notification for instructing which region of the game area to fire the game ball;
The gaming state includes at least a predetermined gaming state in which a game ball is emitted by launching a game ball toward a predetermined region of the gaming region,
The predetermined gaming state includes at least a first predetermined gaming state and a second predetermined gaming state,
In the instruction notification, there is a predetermined instruction notification instructing to fire a game ball toward the predetermined area,
The instruction notification execution means is capable of executing the predetermined instruction notification in the same manner in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state.

  In such a gaming machine, at least a first predetermined game state and a second predetermined game state are provided as predetermined game states in which a game ball is emitted toward a predetermined region of the game region to play a game. ing. In addition, it is possible to execute a predetermined instruction notification instructing to fire a game ball toward a predetermined area in the game area in the same manner in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state. It has become. As a result, for the player, although the game state is different between the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner. 2 In any gaming state of the predetermined gaming state, it is easy to recognize the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of reference invention 4-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4-1 described above.
The gaming state control means can control the gaming state from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state,
The instruction notification execution means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined manner in the first predetermined gaming state, and also after the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state. The predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state is executed.

  In such a gaming machine, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in a predetermined manner in the first predetermined gaming state, and when the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, Even in the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state before the transition is executed. As a result, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition. It becomes easy to recognize the notification.

The gaming machine of reference invention 4-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4-2 described above.
The instruction notification executing means can change the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the gaming state has shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state to a predetermined time in the second predetermined gaming state. It is characterized by being.

  In such a gaming machine, the predetermined instruction notification mode in the case where the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state is executed even after the gaming state has shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, 2. It is possible to change to a predetermined time in a predetermined gaming state. Thereby, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, so that the player can be focused on the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of the reference invention 4-4 is the gaming machine of any one of the above-mentioned reference invention 4-1 to reference invention 4-3.
The gaming state control means can control the gaming state from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state,
The instruction notification executing means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined manner in the second predetermined gaming state, and also after the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state. The predetermined instruction notification in the second predetermined gaming state is executed.

  In such a gaming machine, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in a predetermined manner in the second predetermined gaming state, and when the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, Even in the first predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state before the transition is executed. As a result, for the player, even if the gaming state shifts from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition. It becomes easy to recognize the notification.

The gaming machine of reference invention 4-5 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4-4 described above.
The instruction notification executing means can change the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the gaming state has shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state to a predetermined time in the first predetermined gaming state. It is characterized by being.

  In such a gaming machine, the predetermined instruction notification mode in the case where the predetermined instruction notification in the second predetermined gaming state is executed even after the gaming state has shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, It is possible to change to a predetermined time during one predetermined gaming state. As a result, the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, so that the player can be focused on the predetermined instruction notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 4-1 to Reference Invention 4-5 described above.
The instruction notification execution means can execute the predetermined instruction notification by displaying on the predetermined display means a predetermined instruction image instructing to launch a game ball toward the predetermined area,
The same predetermined instruction image can be displayed on the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a predetermined instruction notification by displaying a predetermined instruction image on a predetermined display means. The same predetermined instruction image can be displayed in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. Accordingly, although the game state is different between the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction image is the same for the player, and therefore it is easy to recognize the display of the predetermined instruction image (predetermined instruction notification). It will be a thing.

The gaming machine of reference invention 4-7 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4-6 described above.
The instruction notification execution means can display the same predetermined instruction image on the same display unit of the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. is there.

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to display the same predetermined instruction image on the same display unit of the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. As a result, for the player, although the game state is different between the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction image and its display position are both the same. ) Is easy to recognize.

  According to the above reference invention 4, it is possible to execute a firing instruction notification that is easily recognized by the player.

  1 Pachinko machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 4 rail member, 5 board surface lamp, 6 ball return prevention piece, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 8 effect design, 9a first effect hold, 9b second effect Hold, 9c first effect hold display area (first effect hold display part), 9d second effect hold display area (second effect hold display part), 20 first start port, 21 second start port, 28 gate, 30 Grand prize opening, 31 Grand prize device, 41a First special symbol display (first special symbol display), 41b Second special symbol display (second special symbol display), 70 Left-handed instruction image, 70a Left-handed Character image, 70b Left arrow image, 70c Left-handed display area (left-handed instruction image display part), 71 Right-handed instruction image, 71a Right-handed character image, 71b Right-handed arrow image, 71c Right-handed display area (right-handed instruction image) Display unit), 80 main control board (main control part), 81 game control microcomputer, 90 sub control board (sub control part), 91 effect control microcomputer, 100 image control board (image control part), 101 for image control Microcomputer, H1, H2 preview image, HG launch handle image, MG right-handed instruction image, BG effect button image, NG long press character image, RG consecutively-stroked character image.

Claims (6)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display of identification information,
First effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined first effect in a plurality of continuous variable displays;
A second effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined second effect at least in the last time of the variable display among the plurality of continuous variable displays in which the first effect is executed;
A gaming machine comprising: From the start of the variation display of the identification information to the time when the display result is derived and displayed, it is provided with a re-variation display execution means capable of executing re-variation display for performing the variation display again after performing the temporary stop display,
The continuous variation display is constituted by the re-variation display,
The second effect executing means is a plurality of continuous change displays in which the first effect is executed, and among the re-change displays constituting the plurality of change displays, at least in the last change display. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second effect can be executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second effect executing means is capable of executing a notice effect related to variable display as the second effect. There are multiple types of notice effects in the notice effect,
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the second effect executing means is capable of executing one or more of the plurality of types of notice effects as the second effect. Based on the fact that the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, it is provided with special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player,
When the specific display result is derived and displayed, the second effect executing means can execute the second effect at a higher rate than when the specific display result is not derived and displayed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising third effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined third effect after execution of the second effect.

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