JP2018198681A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of game presentations.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided with action presentation performance means (e.g., such as a presentation control CPU 120 for performing processing at step S346) capable of performing an action presentation (e.g., such as a button presentation) that can cause a progress of a presentation when an action of a player is detected over a prescribed period (e.g., such as a threshold value causing a progress of a presentation). Promotion notification performance means (e.g., such as the presentation control CPU 120 for performing processing at S708) can suggest an action period (e.g., such as a long pressed period) of the player with a notification mode of a promotion notification (a button image G1). Therefore, it is possible to improve amusement of game presentations.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  In Patent Document 1, for example, a button operation (the effect button 39 in Patent Document 1) is performed according to a promotion display that prompts the player's action (in Patent Document 1, an image imitating the effect button 39 in FIG. 6). Then, a gaming machine (Pachinko gaming machine 10 in Patent Document 1) in which a meter image (Technology meter M in FIG. 6 in Patent Document 1) accumulates is disclosed.

JP 2010-104715 A

  In the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, only the promotion display and the meter image are displayed separately, and it is only a game effect that the meter image is accumulated by performing a button operation according to the promotion display. There is a problem that it is not interesting.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of gaming effects.

(1) A gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A detection means (for example, a push sensor 35B for detecting an operation of the push button 31B) capable of detecting a player's action;
The image display device 5 is operated by the promotion control execution means (for example, step S703 and step S716 shown in FIG. 12) that can execute the promotion notification (for example, the button image G1) that prompts the player's action. For example)
Operation effect execution means capable of executing an operation effect (for example, a button effect) capable of advancing the effect when a player's action is detected over a predetermined period (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect). (For example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S346 shown in FIG. 12).
The promotion notification execution means can suggest a player's operation period (for example, a long-pressed period, etc.) by the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, execute the process of step S708 shown in FIG. 12). The production control CPU 120 or the like).
According to this structure, the interest of game production can be improved.

(2) A gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention,
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A detection means (for example, a push sensor 35B for detecting an operation of the push button 31B) capable of detecting a player's action;
The image display device 5 is operated by the promotion control execution means (for example, step S703 and step S716 shown in FIG. 12) that can execute the promotion notification (for example, the button image G1) that prompts the player's action. For example)
An operation effect execution means (for example, a button effect) capable of executing an action effect (for example, a button effect, etc.) capable of proceeding the effect when a player's action is detected a predetermined number of times (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect). Production control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S346 shown in FIG.
The promotion notification execution means can indicate the number of times of the player's movement (for example, the number of repeated hits) by the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, the effect of executing the process of step S709 shown in FIG. 12). CPU 120 for control etc.).
According to this structure, the interest of game production can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The promotion notification may be executed in a notification mode (for example, a size or the like) that suggests a player's operation period required until the predetermined period (for example, a threshold value for advancing the performance). .
According to this configuration, it is possible to grasp the operation period necessary until the predetermined period.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The promotion notification may be executed in a notification mode (for example, a size) that suggests the number of times the player moves until reaching the predetermined number of times (for example, a threshold for advancing the performance). .
According to this configuration, it is possible to grasp the operation period necessary until the predetermined period.

(5) In the gaming machine (1) or (3) above,
The motion effect execution means includes, as the motion effect, a first motion effect (for example, a long press effect) and a second motion effect (for example, a continuous hit effect, a blow effect, etc.) different from the first motion effect. Is feasible,
The promotion notification execution means can indicate a player's operation period (for example, a long-pressed period) in the first operation effect by the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, the step shown in FIG. 12). The effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of S708, etc.) may be used.
According to this structure, the interest of game production can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine (2) or (4) above,
The motion effect execution means includes, as the motion effect, a first specific action effect (for example, a continuous hit effect) and a second specific action effect (for example, a long press effect, a blow effect, etc.) different from the first specific action effect. ) And can be executed
The promotion notification execution means can indicate the number of times of the player's movement (for example, the number of repeated hits, etc.) in the first operation effect by the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, step S709 shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 120 that executes the above process may be used.
According to this structure, the interest of game production can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine of (1), (3) or (5) above,
The promotion notification execution means can suggest a player's operation period by changing a notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification based on a detection result of the detection means. An operation explanation display (for example, “long press!” Etc.) can be executed simultaneously with the execution of the notification, and the display mode (for example, size, contents, etc.) of the operation explanation display may not be changed.
According to this configuration, since the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes, it is possible to prompt the player's operation.

(8) In the gaming machine of (2), (4) or (6) above,
The promotion notification execution means can suggest a player's number of movements by changing a notification mode (for example, a size) of the promotion notification based on a detection result of the detection means. An operation explanation display (for example, “continuous hit!” Etc.) can be executed together with the execution of the notification, and the display mode (for example, size, contents, etc.) of the operation explanation display may not be changed.
According to this configuration, since the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes, it is possible to prompt the player's operation.

(9) In the gaming machine of (1), (3), (5) or (7) above,
The promotion notification execution means can suggest a player's operation period by changing a notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification based on a detection result of the detection means, and the detection The visibility of the promotion notification is different before and after the movement of the player is detected by the means (for example, the button image G1 changes from the first size to the second size). It may be.
According to this structure, the interest of game production can be improved.

(10) In the gaming machine of (2), (4), (6) or (8) above,
The promotion notification execution means can suggest a player's number of movements by changing a notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification based on a detection result of the detection means, and the detection The visibility of the promotion notification is different before and after the movement of the player is detected by the means (for example, the button image G1 changes from the first size to the second size). It may be.
According to this structure, the interest of game production can be improved.

(11) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (10),
The promotion notification executing means detects a first mode (for example, a mode in which the button portion of the button image G1 is not recessed) and a player's motion are detected that the player's motion is not detected. The above-described promotion notification may be executed in a second mode (for example, a mode in which the button portion of the button image G1 is recessed).
According to this configuration, it is possible to grasp whether or not a player's action is detected.

(12) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (11) above,
It further comprises action effect execution means capable of executing the action effect (for example, displaying the image JS1 that the character prays as the action effect shown in FIG. 21H).
The promotion notification execution means, as the promotion notification, is a first promotion notification (for example, the button image D3 shown in FIG. 21J) and the second promotion having a higher advantage for the player than the first promotion notification. Notification (for example, the button image D3U shown in FIG. 21 (K) after receiving the effect of the effect) can be displayed, and after the first promotion notification is displayed, the effect of the effect is received. The second promotion notification may be displayed.
According to this configuration, the effect of the game effect can be improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows examples, such as various control boards of the pachinko machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the main effect control commands transmitted and set by special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the processing content performed by command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. (A) is a flowchart showing an example of an operation effect setting process, (B) is a diagram showing an example of determination of an operation effect in the case of super reach A. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an operation effect display control process. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of operation | movement effect (long press). It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of operation | movement effect (continuous hit). It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of operation | movement effect (blow). It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of the operation effect (long press) of the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of the operation effect (long press) of the modification 2. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of the operation effect (long press) of the modification 3. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect setting process of the modification 4, (B) is a figure which shows the example of determination of the operation effect in the case of super reach A. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of the modification 5. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen following FIG.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into the game area from a ball striking device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (special game) of special symbols (special graphics) that are a plurality of types of special identification information is performed. A special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. These consist of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The variable display of special symbols means that a plurality of types of special symbols are changed (displayed in a variable manner) by update display or the like (the same applies to other variable displays). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (displayed) as a display result (variable display result). The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". The special figure game of the first special figure is also called “first special figure game”, and the special figure game of the second special figure is also called “second special figure game”.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game, a variety of decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numerals) which are different types of decorative identification information from the special symbols are variable. Display is performed. As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are synchronized with the first special game or the second special game. , Variable display of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display or update display) is performed. On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area 5H is arranged. In the display area 5H, a hold display image corresponding to the special game whose execution is put on hold is displayed. The number of reserved special figure games is also referred to as the number of special figure reserved memories.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B is configured to include a plurality of LEDs, and the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) and the number of lighted LEDs. The second special figure hold memory number (the second special figure game hold memory number) is displayed.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, the first start port switch 22A (see FIG. 2) is turned on, thereby detecting the entry of the game ball (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ) And the first special figure game can be started).

  The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2) for a normal electric accessory. The object (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the second start winning opening is formed. In the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for example, when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing piece comes close to the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second start winning prize is obtained. The game ball is closed so that the game ball does not enter the mouth. On the other hand, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start winning opening by moving the movable blade piece to the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, the second start port switch 22B (see FIG. 2) is turned on, thereby detecting the entry of the game ball (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ) And the second special game can be started).

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2) that is used for the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as an area. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, and thereby the entry of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when game balls enter the grand prize winning opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (left side of the game area in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is made up of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols (ordinary symbols and normal symbols) which are a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display of the normal symbol is also called a normal game (ordinary game). The usual game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the gate switch 21 of FIG. 2 is turned on, and thereby the passage of the game ball is detected. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, a windmill and a number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 for game effects are provided in the periphery of the game area. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball toward the game area is provided. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls (a hitting ball supply tray) and a lower plate that holds (stores) extra balls from the upper plate (surplus). A ball storage dish) is provided. A push button 31B is provided on a member forming the upper plate. A push sensor 35B that detects a player's operation (for example, pressing) on the push button 31B and outputs an operation detection signal to the effect control board 12 is provided in the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. Yes.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board 37, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a ball payout device 97 for paying out game balls to an upper plate or the like based on a prize ball number command from the payout control board 37. The ball payout device 97 includes a payout number count switch that counts awarded balls and lending balls, etc., as a part of the unit.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and transmits an effect control command to the effect control board 12 for controlling the progress of a game (execution of a special game, a normal game, etc.) in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Including the function of The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105. As an example, the CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to realize the function of the main board 11 (control of the progress of the game). At this time, various data (data such as variation patterns and various determination tables) stored in the ROM 101 are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program. The I / O 105 includes an input port to which various signals are input and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on after entering, and is transmitted to the microcomputer 100 for game control.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit. The effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and performs various operations based on the received effect control command. The function of executing the effects (including variable display of decorative symbols). On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, RAM 122, display control unit 123, random number circuit 124, and I / O 125 are mounted. For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the program stored in the ROM 121, thereby realizing the function of the effect control board 12 (execution of the effect). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 121 (data used for the effect control pattern and data such as various decision tables) are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

  The display control unit 123 outputs a video signal of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and displays the effect image on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), or the like.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (rendering random numbers) used for controlling the rendering operation in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program. The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The sound control board 13 has a function of outputting sound (sound designated by the sound effect signal) from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound effect signal from the effect control board 12. The lamp control board 14 has a function of turning on / off the game effect lamp 9 (turning on / off according to the drive content indicated by the electrical decoration signal) based on the electrical decoration signal from the effect control board 12.

  The payout control board 37 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and receives a control command and a notification signal transmitted from the main board 11, and controls the payout operation of the game ball by the payout motor. The payout control microcomputer is mounted. Various control commands and notification signals are transmitted between the main board 11 and the payout control board 37 by, for example, bidirectional serial communication.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel such as a liquid crystal panel and a driver circuit that drives the display panel. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5 via the I / O 125 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit displays an image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

(Progress of games and productions, etc.)
When the player rotates the hitting operation handle of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is launched toward the game area. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the passing gate 41, the usual game is started. When the usual game cannot be started, such as during the following opening control in which another usual game is already being executed, the execution of the usual game is suspended up to four or the like. The held ordinary game is started when it becomes possible to start.

  The variable display results that are stopped and displayed in the usual game include a symbol per symbol (for example, a common symbol such as “7”) and a common symbol lose pattern (such as a common symbol such as “−”). When the symbol per symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display result is “per symbol”. The general-purpose losing symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display result is “general-purpose losing”. In the case of “per normal”, an opening control (the second start winning opening is opened) is performed in which the movable blade piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted for a predetermined period. When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first special game is started. When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the second special game is started. When a special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another special figure game is already running, or when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state described later, the upper limit is four, etc. As a result, the execution of the special figure game is suspended. The reserved special game is executed when the start condition is satisfied.

  The variable display results that are stopped and displayed in the special figure game include a jackpot symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “3” and “7”) and a lost symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “−”). When the jackpot symbol is stopped (displayed), the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The lost symbol is stopped (derived) when the variable display result is “lost”. When the variable display result of the first or second special figure game is “big hit” (specific display result), it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. When the variable display result is “losing”, it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in an open state. The open state is either the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the timing until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated, whichever comes first Continue until timing. This open state is called a round game (round). In the big hit game state, the round game is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15 times”) is reached (except for the round game, the big prize opening is closed).

  In the “big hit”, the big hit types “non-probability change” and “probability change” are set. When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit symbol “3” is stopped and displayed. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the big hit symbol of “7” is stopped and displayed. “Big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” is also called “probable big hit”, and “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” is also called “non-probable big hit”. The jackpot gaming state based on the “probability jackpot” is also referred to as “probability jackpot gaming state”. The jackpot gaming state based on “non-probable big hit” is also referred to as “non-probable big hit gaming state”.

  After the probable big hit game state is finished, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) is controlled to be a probable state in which the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability variation state continues until the next jackpot gaming state is started. The probability variation state is a game state advantageous for the player.

  After the probable big hit game state or the non-probable big hit game state ends, the average variable display time (variable display period) is controlled to be short when the normal state is shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, one of the end conditions is established first when the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (in the embodiment, 100 times) or when the next big hit game state is started. Continue until. The short-time state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is changed between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening compared to the non-time short state such as the normal state. For example, the control to make the change time of the normal symbol in the normal game (the variable variable display period of the normal figure, also called the normal change time) shorter than in the normal state, and the variable display result in each normal game It is only necessary to change the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by, for example, a control that improves the probability of the “normal hit” than in the normal state. Such control is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time reduction control” or “high base control”). By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and the gaming state becomes more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  The normal state is a gaming state other than the advantageous state for the player such as the big hit gaming state, the short-time state, the probability variation state, etc., and the variable display result in the ordinary game is “per normal figure”. And the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be a “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return process is executed after the power is turned on. It is a state controlled in the same manner as when not.

  The time-short state is also referred to as “high base”, the gaming state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base” and “non-time-short state”, and the probability variation state is also referred to as “high probability”. A gaming state that is not in a probable change state is also referred to as “low probability” or “non-probability change”. The gaming state when the probability change state and the short time state are also referred to as a “high probability high base”. The gaming state when it is in a probable change state but not in a short time state is also referred to as a “high probability low base”. A gaming state that is not in a probable change state but in a short time state is also referred to as a “low probability high base”. The normal state is also called “low probability low base”.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols can be changed in response to the start of the first or second special symbol game. Display (this is also a kind of effect) is started. When the variable display result (also called the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first and second special game, the fixed decorative symbol (of the three decorative symbols) that becomes the variable graphic display result (variable display result) is displayed. Combination) is stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design (“reach variation” that is not yet stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination described later. "Design" is also a display mode in which fluctuation continues.

  In the embodiment, the reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display. Normal reach, super reach A (development from normal reach) and super reach B (development from normal reach) are prepared as reach productions. In the embodiment, the big hit expectation is higher in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach (normal reach not developed into super reach). The big hit expectation is, for example, the ratio at which the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, and is also the ratio at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “big hit”.

  When the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a display result of variable display of the decorative pattern. (The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative design (for example, “7” for probability variation big hit, non-probable big hit, on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. "6" etc.) are all displayed at the same time. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, which will be described later, “non-probability change” includes non-probability big hit in which a promotion effect (failure) is executed during a big hit and non-probability big hit in which the promotion effect itself is not executed. There are two types of “probability change”: probability change big hit in which the promotion effect (success) is executed during the big hit and probability change big hit in which the promotion effect itself is not executed. The promotion effect is a probability change promotion effect, which is executed in a predetermined round (for example, 7 rounds) during the big hit, and is an effect that displays whether the promotion to the probability change big hit has succeeded or failed. When the jackpot type is “non-probable change (promotion promotion failure)”, the same decorative symbols “6” are stopped and displayed, and the probabilistic promotion effect (failure) is executed in seven rounds during the big hit. When the jackpot type is “probability change (successful promotion effect)”, the same decorative pattern “6” is stopped and displayed, and the probable change promotion effect (success) is executed in seven rounds during the big hit. Note that the probable promotion effect may be executed for rounds other than 7 rounds or a plurality of rounds, fanfare effect, ending effect, or the like. Further, the promotion effect may be a round promotion effect that notifies the continuation of the round.

  When the variable display result is “losing”, the fixed display pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, instead of the variable display mode of the decorative pattern. In addition, after the decorative symbol variable display mode is changed to the reach mode, the fixed decorative symbol of a predetermined reach combination (reach lose combination) that is not a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a display result of the variable symbol display.

  The main operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to flowcharts and the like. In each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be performed.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
On the main board 11, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter / timer circuit) supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds), that is, at an interrupt request signal supply interval. It is executed every certain time (2 ms). In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 executes a switch process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process process, a command control process, etc., and the game control timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed for each timer interrupt. As a result, game control and the like are realized.

  In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. It is determined for each switch whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). The result of this determination is used in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. The special symbol process is a process for realizing the holding or execution of a special figure game, a big hit game state, or the like based on the determination result in the switch process. The normal symbol process is based on the determination result of the switch process, and holds or executes the normal game, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B (second start winning port) is open at the time of the normal game. It is a process to do. The command control process is a process of actually transmitting the effect control command transmitted and set in the special symbol process process or the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Direction control command set for transmission in special symbol process)
Next, an effect control command that is set to be transmitted in the special symbol process and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in the command control process will be described. FIG. 3A shows examples of main effect control commands. The following “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command 81XX (H), display result designation command 8CXX (H), symbol confirmation designation command 8F00 (H), hit start designation command A0XX (H), hit end designation command A3XX (H), first start winning designation A command B100 (H), a second start winning designation command B200 (H), and a big prize opening prize designation command B300 (H) are prepared in advance. “XX” is EXT data. A numerical value corresponding to the variable display result is set in “XX” of the display result designation command 8CXX (H) (for example, “00” for “losing”, “01” for “non-probable change big hit”, “non-probable changing” "02" for "big hit (promotion promotion failure)", "03" for "probable big hit", "04" for "probable big hit (successful promotion effect)").

(Special symbol process)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. Each flag, each counter, and each timer described below are provided in the RAM 102. In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a start winning determination process (step S101). For example, the CPU 103 determines whether the first start port switch 22A is on (whether it has been determined to be on by the switch process or the other switches). If it is ON, it is determined whether the first special figure reserved memory number has reached the upper limit number (for example, 4), and if it has not reached the upper limit number, it is determined that the first start winning has occurred and the random number circuit 104 or random number values for game random number update processing, random number value MR1 for determining special figure display result (variable display result of special game), random number value MR2 for determining jackpot type, variation pattern determination Random number MR3 is extracted, and the extracted numerical value is held in the first special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM 102 as first reservation data. It is determined whether the second start port switch 22B is on. If it is ON, it is determined whether the second special figure reserved memory number has reached the upper limit number (for example, 4). If the upper limit number is not reached, it is determined that the second start winning has occurred, Similarly, random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted, and the extracted numerical values are held in the second special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM 102 as second reservation data. The first hold data and the second hold data are held in the order of winning a prize. The number of the first special figure reserved memory and the number of the second special figure reserved memory may be specified by the number of the first reserved data and the second reserved data, and the counter for counting each stored number (the same applies hereinafter). In the start winning determination process, when there is a first start win, transmission setting of a first start win designation command and an addition designation command for the first special figure reserved memory number is performed, and when there is a second start win The transmission setting of the second start winning designation command and the second special figure reservation storage number addition designation command is performed.

  After executing step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag. The following time reduction flag is a flag that is turned on in the time reduction state, and the probability variation flag is a flag that is turned on in the probability variation state.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. For example, when the second special figure holding storage number is not “0”, the CPU 103 performs a process for executing the second special figure game, updates the value of the special figure process flag to “1”, and performs this process. finish. When the second special figure holding memory number is “0” and the first special figure holding memory number is not “0”, a process for executing the first special figure game is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “1”. The process is terminated. When both are “0”, this processing is terminated.

  In the process for executing the second special figure game, the oldest second reserved data among the second reserved data (random numbers MR1 to MR3) held in the second special figure reservation storage unit is stored as the second special figure hold. Read from the storage unit to a predetermined buffer of the RAM 102. The read second hold data is deleted from the second special figure hold storage unit. The second special chart to be executed this time based on the random number MR1 and the jackpot determination table (stored in the ROM 101. The same applies to the determination table hereinafter) of the second reserved data read to the predetermined buffer. The game variable display result ("big hit" or "losing") is determined. The determination ratio of “big hit” is higher in the probability variation state (when the probability variation flag is on) than in the non-probability variation state (when the probability variation flag is off). When it is determined as “big hit”, the big hit type (“probable change” or “non-probable change”) is determined based on the random value MR2 and the big hit type determination table. In the embodiment, any one of “non-probability change”, “non-probability change (promotion effect failure)”, “probability change”, and “probability change (promotion effect success)” is determined. The determination result and the information to execute the second special figure game are held in the RAM 102 and are referred to as appropriate (the same applies to other determinations).

  Also in the process for executing the first special figure game, the same process as that for executing the second special figure game is performed, the first reserved data is read out to a predetermined buffer, and the first special figure game is variable. The display result is determined (including determination of jackpot type).

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. For example, the CPU 103 determines (selects) the variation pattern and sets the execution start of the first special figure game or the second special figure game. The variation pattern designates a variable display execution time (special drawing variation time) and a decorative pattern variable display pattern.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, there are PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4 as the variation patterns at the time of loss. As the big hit hour fluctuation pattern, there are B3-2 to PB3-4. PA1-1 and PA2-1 specify non-reach. PA2-1 is a pattern for time reduction (with shortening) in which the special figure variation time (execution period of the special figure game) is shorter than normal (PA1-1). PA3-2 and PB3-2 designate execution of normal reach (no development to super reach), PA3-3 and PB3-3 designate execution of super reach A (develop from normal reach), and PA3 -4 and PB3-4 designate execution of super reach B (development from normal reach).

  When the variable display result of this time is “big hit”, the CPU 103 sets PB 3-2 to PB 3-2-2 based on the random number MR 3 of the first and second reserved data read into the predetermined buffer and the big pattern change pattern determination table. One of PB3-4 is determined as the current variation pattern. When the variable display result is “losing” and in a non-short-time state (when the time-short flag is off), PA 1-1, PA 3 are based on the random number MR 3 and the variation pattern determination table for the first loss. Any one of −2 to PA3-4 is determined as the current variation pattern. When the variable display result is “losing” and in the time-short state (when the time-shorting flag is on), based on the random number MR3 and the variation pattern determination table for the second loss, PA2-1, PA3- Any one of 2 to PA3-4 is determined as the current variation pattern. The determination ratio of the variation pattern is higher in the order of PA1-1 or PA2-1> PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4 when lost. The big hit is higher in the order of PB3-4> PB3-3> PB3-2. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree is high in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach.

  After the change pattern is determined, for example, the drive signal is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the execution of the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is started. Display result designation command, subtraction designation command for first or second special figure reserved memory number, variation pattern designation command for designating the above determination result or the current gaming state (which can be specified by the state of the probability variation flag or the short time flag) Is set, the special process flag value is set to “2”, and the process is terminated.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. For example, the CPU 103 has elapsed time since the start of the special figure game (measured by a timer or the like. The same applies to other elapsed times) has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the current fluctuation pattern. (The timing for deriving the variable display result) is determined, and if not reached, the drive signal for executing the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is sent to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol. The process is terminated after the process of supplying the display device 4B and changing the special symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation time is reached, a predetermined drive signal is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the symbol of the current variable display result (in the case of “losing”, “ -"," 7 "for" probable big hit "," 3 "for" non-probable big hit ", etc., stop display (derived display), set symbol designating command transmission setting, and special figure process flag The value of is updated to “3”. By executing step S112 repeatedly every time a timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the special game is realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. For example, when the current variable display result is “big hit”, the CPU 103 resets the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag to OFF. After that, transmission setting of the hit start designation command is performed, the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, and this processing is terminated. When the time is short in the “lost” state, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state has been executed (for example, counting can be performed by a counter or the like). If there is, the time reduction flag is reset to OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is set to “0”, and the process is terminated. Even in the case of “losing” and not being in a short time state, when the predetermined number of variable displays has not been executed, the process is terminated by setting the value of the special figure process flag to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. For example, it is determined whether the elapsed time since the transmission setting of the hit start designation command has reached a preset fanfare waiting time (waiting time from the start of fanfare in the big hit gaming state to the end), If not, the jackpot release pre-processing is terminated. When the fanfare waiting time is reached, the special prize process flag is updated to “5” by performing a process (opening of a solenoid drive signal) for opening the big prize opening in order to start a round game. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether it is time to end the round game. The number of times the count switch 23 is turned on (the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening) reaches a predetermined value (for example, “9”) (it may be counted by a counter or the like), When the elapsed time of the grand prize opening has reached the upper limit period (for example, 29 seconds) of the round game and it is time to end the round game, the grand prize opening is returned to the closed state. A process of ending the round game (a process of turning off the solenoid 82) is performed. At this time, when the finished round game is the last round game (for example, the 15th round) (it may be counted with a counter or the like), a setting to send a hit end designation command is performed, and the special process flag The value is updated to “7”, and this process ends. When it is not the last round game, the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and this process is terminated. If it is not the time to end the round game, the process is terminated as it is (the process of maintaining the big prize opening in an open state may be performed). By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening to the closed state, and finally the big prize opening is closed.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the end of the round game (after closing the big prize opening) has reached a predetermined closing time (round game interval period). In this case, the closed state is maintained, and the present process ends. When the predetermined closing time is reached, in order to start the round game, a process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and this process is terminated.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing Step S115 and Step S116 every time a timer interruption occurs after the big winning opening is opened in Step S114.

  The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. For example, the elapsed time from the end of the last round game (after closing the big prize opening) to a predetermined ending waiting time (waiting time from the start to the end of the ending in the big hit gaming state) If it has not been reached, this process is terminated. When the ending waiting time is reached, the ending ends, so when the big hit type is “probable change”, turn on the hourly flag and the probability change flag. Leave the flag off. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and this process ends.

(Operation of production control board 12)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S51). Thereafter, the process proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the timer interrupt flag is set in the timer interrupt process. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on), the flag is cleared (step S53), and the following process is executed.

  The effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis processing, which command (see FIG. 3) is the presentation control command stored in the buffer area, settings and control corresponding to the analysis result are performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (step S55). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the image display device 5 is executed. Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect random number update processing for updating the count value of a counter for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers (step S56), and then proceeds to step S52. To do.

(Command analysis processing)
In the command analysis process, the reception command (the effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command reception buffer is analyzed (for example, the MODE data is confirmed), and which effect control the received command is. Whether the command is specified or not is processed according to the specified effect control command.

  FIG. 6 shows the relationship between the effect control command specified by the analysis by the command analysis process and the processing content performed in the command analysis process corresponding to the effect control command. Each flag and each storage area in the drawing are provided in the RAM 122. “Set” for a flag means that the flag is turned on. The state of each flag and the command stored in each storage area may be reset or deleted at an appropriate timing. When an addition designation command for the special figure hold memory number or a subtraction designation command for the special figure hold memory number is received, the number of the hold display images in the display area 5H may be increased or decreased accordingly.

(Production control process)
The effect control CPU 120 performs start setting for starting the execution of various effects in the effect control process (effect start setting), effect operation control for executing the effect set to be started, and the like. Each flag, each timer, each counter, and the like described below are provided in the RAM 122.

  The production start setting includes, for example, setting the production control pattern as a usage pattern in the RAM 122 and setting an initial value corresponding to the production control pattern set in the process timer. The timer value of the process timer is subtracted at a predetermined timing (at the start of the effect control process processing, at the time of effect operation control described later, etc.) every time a timer interrupt occurs after setting the initial value. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects (including variable display of decorative symbols) and is associated with a process timer determination value to be compared with a timer value of a process timer and the determination value. It is composed of process data including the produced production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lighting control data, etc.) and an end code. Data constituting the effect control pattern is stored in the ROM 121.

  The effect operation control is a control for executing an effect based on the effect control pattern set in the effect start setting. Specifically, among the presentation control execution data corresponding to the process timer determination value that matches the current timer value of the process timer, a display control command according to the display control data is transmitted to the display control unit 123 to display an image. An image is displayed on the device 5, a sound effect signal according to the sound control data is transmitted to the sound control board 13 to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, or an illumination signal according to the lighting control data is controlled by the lamp. Transmission to the board 14 is performed to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9, and control to execute an effect is performed. Execution of various effects is realized by repeatedly performing the effect operation control every time the timer interruption occurs.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes one of steps S170 to S175 in accordance with the value of the effect process flag.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command or the like from the main board 11 has been received. The determination may be made based on whether or not the command is stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area, for example. If the command has been received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and this process ends. If the command has not been received, this process ends.

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol (combination of decorative symbols to be derived and displayed) according to the current variable display result (specified by the display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area; the same applies hereinafter). To decide. Decorative design in the form specified by the variation pattern, such as by setting an effect control pattern according to the current variation pattern (specified by the variation pattern specification command stored in the variation pattern specification command storage area; the same applies hereinafter) The production start setting is performed to execute variable display and reach production. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, and then this process ends. At this time, the first effect operation control may be executed for the effect that is set to start.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 8 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). As the process of step S321, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (loss)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. I just need it.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “losing”. . When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the short-time state. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big win”, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the probable state.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the production control CPU 120 uses the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R to display different (unmatched) decorative symbols as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left determined symbol determination table that is stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to this, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the same (matching) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referencing or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, a decorative symbol display area 5L for “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 by referring to a jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which one of the decorative design (depicted decorative design) and the probability variation design (for example, the decorative design indicating an odd number) is the final decorative design. In the jackpot promotion promotion, the combination of decorative symbols (non-probable variation jackpot combination) that recalls a big hit in the image display device 5 but does not recall a probable change state (non-probable big hit combination) is once stopped and displayed in the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state. This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is surely changed at the end of.

  As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a symbol to be a definite decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the variable display content is “probability change (big hit)” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of probability change designs. On the other hand, when the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the promotion effect during the big hit, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S321, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not to execute a promiscuous promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect is determined. It may be determined. In the redraw lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, The player can recognize in a recognizable state that the decorative design of the probability variation big hit combination composed of the same probability variation design is stopped and displayed by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and controlled. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. If it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed in the process of step S321, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped before the re-lottery effect is executed may be determined.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol or the like in the process of step S321, an action effect that can advance the effect when the player's action is detected over a predetermined period (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect). Operation effect setting processing (FIG. 10) for performing execution setting (for example, button effect) is executed (step S322). In this embodiment, the action effect is a button effect that is an example of a super reach development effect that suggests the development from normal reach to super reach. As this motion effect, there are three types of motion effects (long press) shown in FIG. 13, motion effects (sequential hits) shown in FIG. 14, and motion effects (hit) shown in FIG. The action effect (long press) shown in FIG. 13 is an effect that progresses to a super reach effect when the player presses and holds the push button 31B for a predetermined period (for example, a threshold value for advancing the effect). 14 is an effect that progresses to a super reach effect when the player repeatedly hits the push button 31B a predetermined number of times (for example, a threshold value for causing the effect to progress). 15 is an effect that progresses to a super reach effect when the player operates (presses) the push button 31B once.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the motion effect setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. In the operation effect setting process shown in FIG. 10, first, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command from the main board 11, and the variation patterns PA3-3 and PB3-3 of Super Reach A. Is determined (step S501). If it is determined that the variation pattern is the super reach A (step S501; Yes), the presence / absence and type of the motion effect is determined (step S502). Specifically, in the process of step S502, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number for determining the motion effect, and uses the extracted numerical data and the motion effect determination table shown in FIG. Then, it is determined whether or not to perform the motion effect.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, in the case of the variation pattern PA3-3 of super reach A (losing), “no execution” is 10%, “execution is” and “operation effect (long press) pattern PTA-1”. ”Is determined with a probability of 40%,“ Operation effect (continuous hitting) pattern PTA-2 ”is determined with a probability of 30%, and“ Operation effect (hit) pattern PTA-3 ”is determined with“ execution ”. "Is determined with a probability of 20%. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 of super reach A (big hit), “no execution” is 5%, “execution is” and “motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1” is 20%. It is determined by probability, and “execution effect (continuous hitting) pattern PTA-2” is determined with a probability of 25% when “execution is performed”, and “motion effect (stroke) pattern PTA-3” is 50% when “execution is performed”. Determined by probability. In the case of a big hit, the operation effect is easier to be executed than in the case of a loss, and it is possible to have a big hit expectation with respect to the operation effect, thereby improving the fun of the game. In addition, in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 for super reach A (big hit), the operation effect of the “motion effect (one-stroke) pattern PTA-3” is greater than in the case of variation pattern PA3-3 for super reach A (losing). It is easy to be executed, and it is possible to have a big hit expectation with respect to the action production (hit), and the fun of the game is improved. Also, in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 of super reach A (big hit), the operation effect of the “motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1” and the operation effect of the “motion effect (continuous hit) pattern PTA-2” Since it is executed, it is possible to have a big hit expectation with respect to the action effect (long press) and the action effect (continuous hit), and the fun of the game is improved.

  In addition, although the motion effect can be executed in the case of the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach A, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be executed for the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach B or the fluctuation pattern of Super Reach having pseudo-continuous fluctuation. Good. For example, the determination ratio may be such that the degree of expectation increases as the number of quasi-continuous fluctuations increases (for example, the determination ratio such that the operation effect (stroke) becomes easier to execute as the number of quasi-continuous fluctuations increases). . What is necessary is just to set so that a determination ratio may differ according to whether it is a big hit and the frequency | count of a pseudo | simulation variation.

  After the process of step S502, it is determined whether or not there is an action effect (step S503). When it is determined that the motion effect is present (step S503; Yes), the motion effect flag indicating that the motion effect is performed is set to an on state (step S504). After the process of step S504, the action effect pattern of the type determined in step S502 is set (step S505). That is, in step S502, the motion determined from the “motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1”, “motion effect (continuous hit) pattern PTA-2”, and “motion effect (striking) pattern PTA-3”. Set the production pattern. When it is determined in step S501 that the fluctuation pattern is not the super reach A (step S501; No), when there is no operation effect in step S503 (step S503; No), or after the process of step S505, The motion effect setting process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 9, following the operation effect setting process in step S322, reach effect setting process for performing execution setting of reach effect is executed (step S323). In the reach effect setting process, execution setting of reach effect (for example, reach effect in super reach, reach effect in normal reach, etc.) is performed.

  Specifically, in the reach effect setting process, it is determined based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” that does not enter the reach state. If it is “non-reach”, the reach effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is other than “non-reach”, the reach effect setting process is ended after setting the reach effect according to the variation pattern.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S324). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special-figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command and uses it as the use pattern. set.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S324, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. (Step S325). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S326). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special-figure change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. For example, the variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

  After executing the processing of step S326, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, such as the first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HR and the second hold display in the second hold display portion 5HL, Settings for updating the hold display and the like are performed (step S327). For example, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed (started), the display part (the leftmost display part) corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the first hold display unit 5HR. (Digestion) and move (shift) the first hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one to the left. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started), the display part (the display part on the right end) corresponding to the holding number “1” is deleted in the second holding display part 5HL. (Digestion) and move (shift) the second hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one in the right direction.

  After updating the hold display or the like by the process of step S327, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” that is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S328), and then the variable display start setting process is performed. finish.

  The variable display in-process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. This process is a process for realizing a variable display of a decorative design, a reach effect, and the like, and determines whether it is the end timing of the variable display of a decorative design. The end timing may be defined by the effect control pattern. When it is not the end timing, the rendering operation control is performed based on the set rendering control pattern, and this process is terminated. By performing the effect operation control every time a timer interruption occurs, execution of decorative display variable display, reach effect, and the like is realized. When it is determined that the end timing is reached, it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command has been received. If the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is on, it may be determined that the command has been received. If the command is not received, this process is terminated. When the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the display control unit 123 transmits a display control command, and performs control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol. Thereafter, the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and this process is terminated.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 8 as the variable display process. In the variable display processing shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the effect control CPU 120 has passed the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. Is determined (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed. If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S342). . The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern. When it is determined in step S342 that it is the reach production period (step S342; Yes), control for executing the reach production is performed (step S343). After the processing in step S343, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the motion effect flag is on (step S344). If the motion effect flag is on (step S344; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the motion effect period (step S345). When it is an operation effect period (step S345; Yes), an operation effect display control process is performed (step S346).

  In the motion effect display control process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the motion effect is a blow (step S701). For example, it is determined whether or not the motion effect pattern set in step S505 of the motion effect setting process shown in FIG. 10 is the “motion effect (stroke) pattern PTA-3”. If it is not an operation effect (one blow) (step S701; No), it is determined whether or not the display start flag is on (step S702). When the display start flag is not on (step S702; No), the operation promotion display, the operation explanation display, and the effective period bar display are started (step S703). In step S703, the operation explanation display is the motion effect pattern set in step S505 of the motion effect setting process shown in FIG. 10 (that is, “motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1”, “motion effect ( Based on the “continuous hitting” pattern PTA-2 ”and“ operation effect (blow) pattern PTA-3 ”).

  The operation promotion display is a display for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B. In this embodiment, the button image G1 imitating the push button 31B (see FIGS. 13B and 14B). ). The button image G1 is not limited to an image imitating the push button 31B as shown in FIG. 13B, and may be any image that can identify the push button 31B. A simple display, a schematic display, It is good also as a decorative display, an outline display, etc.

  The operation explanation display is a display for informing the player of the operation contents of the push button 31B, and in this embodiment, the operation explanation image G3 in which the operation contents of the push button 31B are expressed in characters or the like is used. For example, in the case of an action effect (long press), as shown in FIG. 13B, the action explanation image G3 of “Long press!” Is shown. In the case of an action effect (continuous hit), the action description image is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, the motion explanation image G3 of “continuous hit!” Is used, and in the case of the motion effect (one blow), as shown in FIG. In addition to the operation explanation image G3, an operation explanation voice (for example, in the case of an operation effect (long press), the voice of “Long press”) is repeatedly or once emitted from the speakers 8L and 8R. Alternatively, the operation explanation sound may be output repeatedly or one time from the speakers 8L and 8R instead of the operation explanation image G3.

  The effective period bar display is a display for informing the player of the operation effective period of the push button 31B, and in this embodiment, the remaining effective period can be sequentially displayed with respect to the entire effective period. The display image is G2. In addition to the bar display format, a countdown display format (for example, a countdown display of the time until the validity period ends (remaining time)), a countup display format (for example, a countup display of the time until the validity period ends) The valid period display may be in various forms.

  After the process of step S703, the display start flag indicating the display start is set to an on state (step S704). The display start flag may be a flag indicating that at least one of the operation promotion display, the operation explanation display, and the effective period bar display has started.

  If the display start flag is on in step S702 (step S702; Yes), or after the processing in step S704, the validity period bar is updated and displayed (step S705). For example, the display is updated to display the remaining effective period at the present time for all effective periods. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 13C to 13F, the display is updated so that the hatched display portion indicating the remaining effective period becomes shorter as time passes. After the process of step S705, it is determined whether or not the push button 31B is operated (step S706). If there is an operation on the push button 31B (step S706; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is an operation effect (long press) (step S707). In the case of an operation effect (long press) (step S707; Yes), the size of the button image G1 changes (reduces) according to the long press operation of the push button 31B (step S708). As shown in FIG. 13, the action effect (long press) is the size of the button image G1 displayed in the first size (starting size) corresponding to the operation period of the push button 31B in the operation effective period. When the operation threshold value (for example, the cumulative long press period is 5 seconds) is reached, the button image G1 has a second size (a size larger than the “0” size or a “0” size (erased and cannot be seen). The final size (e.g., the minimum size) may be displayed), and then the effect will proceed to the super reach effect.

  On the other hand, when it is not an action effect (long press) (step S707; No), the size of the button image G1 changes (reduces) according to the continuous operation of the push button 31B (step S709). As shown in FIG. 14, the action effect (continuous hit) has the size of the button image G1 displayed in the first size (starting size) corresponding to the number of operations of the push button 31B during the operation effective period. When it becomes smaller and reaches an operation threshold (for example, the cumulative number of repeated hits is 10), the button image G1 becomes a second size (a size larger than “0” size or “0” size (erased and cannot be seen)). It is an effect that progresses to a super reach effect after being displayed in the final size (for example, the minimum size).

  When it is determined in step S706 that the push button 31B is not operated (step S706; No), after the process in step S708 and after the process in step S709, it is determined whether or not the operation threshold value has been reached. (Step S710). For example, the effect control board 12 includes a time measurement counter that counts the accumulated long press period, which is used in the case of an operation effect (long press), and the count value by the time measurement counter is an operation threshold (for example, an accumulated length). It is possible to determine whether or not the pressing period has reached 5 seconds. In addition, the effect control board 12 includes a counter for measuring the number of times of continuous hitting, which is used in the case of an action effect (continuous hitting), and the count value by the counter for the number of times of repeated hits is an operation threshold (for example, the cumulative number of times of repeated hits 10 times) can be determined. When the operation threshold is reached (step S710; Yes), the operation promotion display, the operation explanation display, and the effective period bar display are ended (step S711). After the process of step S711, the expanded display is executed (step S712). In step S712, as shown in FIG. 13G, an expanded display such as “CHANCE!” Is executed. In addition, you may make it display the display (for example, title image etc.) which suggests the content of "super heat" and the super reach performed after this.

  After the process of step S712, the display start flag and the motion effect flag are reset to the off state (step S713), and the motion effect display control is ended.

  On the other hand, if the operation threshold has not been reached in step S710 (step S710; No), it is determined whether or not it is an extended display period (step S714). When it is the extended display period (step S714; Yes), as described above, the operation promotion display, the operation explanation display, and the effective period bar display are ended (step S711), and the extended display is executed (step S712). Then, the display start flag and the motion effect flag are reset to the off state (step S713), and the motion effect display control is ended. In this embodiment, even when the player does not operate the push button 31B or when the operation threshold is not reached, the advanced display is executed, so that the player who is unfamiliar with the operation of the push button 31B can be used. In contrast, it has a configuration in which the development display can be appropriately displayed. On the other hand, when the player does not operate the push button 31B or when the operation threshold value is not reached, the player may be configured not to perform the expanded display or to perform the alternative display. Good. Moreover, when it is not an extended display period in step S714 (step S714; No), operation | movement effect display control is complete | finished.

  If it is determined in step S701 that the operation effect is a blow (step S701; Yes), it is determined whether or not the display start flag is on (step S715). When the display start flag is not on (step S715; No), the operation promotion display and the operation explanation display are started (step S716), and the effective period bar display is not started. After the process of step S716, the display start flag indicating the display start is set to the on state (step S717).

  As shown in FIG. 15, the action effect (one blow) is such that the size of the button image G1 displayed in the first size (starting size) becomes smaller as the operation effective period elapses. The player pushes the push button 31B to the second size (which may be a size larger than “0” size or a final size (eg, minimum size) that is “0” size (cannot be erased)). It is an effect that proceeds to a super reach effect after being operated (pressed) once. In the operation effect (one blow), since the operation effective period is suggested by the size of the button image G1, the effective period bar display as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is not performed.

  When the display start flag is on in step S715 (step S715; Yes), or after the process of step S717, the operation promotion display (button image G1) is updated and displayed according to the valid period (step S718). For example, the button image G1 is displayed with a size corresponding to the remaining effective period at the present time for the entire effective period. For example, as shown in FIGS. 15C to 15F, the display of the button image G1 is updated so that the button image G1 becomes smaller as the remaining effective period becomes shorter. After the process of step S718, it is determined whether or not the push button 31B is operated (step S719). When the push button 31B is operated (step S719; Yes), the button image G1 changes (changes to a light emission mode indicating that the operation has been performed) in response to a single operation (pressing) of the push button 31B. (Step S720), the operation promotion display and the operation explanation display are ended (Step S721). After the process of step S721, the expanded display is executed (step S722). In step S722, as shown in FIG. 15G, an expanded display such as “CHANCE!” Is executed. In addition, you may make it display the display (for example, title image etc.) which suggests the content of "super heat" and the super reach performed after this.

  After the process of step S722, the display start flag and the motion effect flag are reset to the off state (step S723), and the motion effect display control is ended.

  On the other hand, when there is no operation of the push button 31B in step S719 (step S719; No), it is determined whether it is an extended display period (step S724). When it is the extended display period (step S724; Yes), as described above, the operation promotion display and the operation explanation display are ended (step S721), the extended display is executed (step S722), and the display start flag is set. The action effect flag is reset to the off state (step S723), and the action effect display control is ended. In this embodiment, even if the player does not operate the push button 31B, the advanced display is executed, so that the advanced display can be appropriately displayed even for a player who is unfamiliar with the operation of the push button 31B. It has a configuration that can. On the other hand, when the player does not operate the push button 31B, a configuration in which the expanded display is not performed or a configuration in which the alternative display is executed may be employed. Moreover, when it is not an extended display period in step S724 (step S724; No), operation effect display control is complete | finished.

  On the other hand, in step S724, when it is an extended display period (step S724; Yes), as described above, the operation promotion display and the operation explanation display are ended (step S721), and the extended display is executed (step S722). ), The display start flag and the motion effect flag are reset to the off state (step S723), and the motion effect display control is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 11, when it is determined in step S344 that the motion effect flag is not ON (step S344; No), or when it is determined not to be the motion effect period in step S345 (step S345; No). ), After the process of step S346, the CPU 120 for effect control is performing variable display including variable display operation of decorative symbols based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, for example. Control for executing the effect is performed (step S348).

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S349). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S349; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do. When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S349 (step S349; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S350). In the process of step S350, the final stop symbol in the variable display of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. After the process of step S350, a predetermined time is set in advance as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S351). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S352), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the special figure waiting process in step S <b> 173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current elapsed time since the last stop symbol is derived and displayed (measured with a predetermined timer) has reached a preset hit start designation command reception waiting time. However, when the hit start designation command is received when the hit is not reached (when the hit start designation command reception flag is ON), the big hit effect (from the start of the fanfare executed in the big hit gaming state to before the ending) Start setting (such as setting an effect control pattern). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, and this process is terminated. If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not been reached and no hit start designation command has been received, this processing is terminated. If the current elapsed time has reached the waiting time, the variable display result of the special figure game is determined to be “lost”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, and this process is terminated. Since the current elapsed time has not reached the waiting time and the waiting start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed, the present process is terminated.

  The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5 or voice control. Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. And various lighting operations in a predetermined period in which the grand prize opening door as an attacker is opened, such as turning off the light. In the hit process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”, and is a process for executing the ending at the end of the big hit gaming state.

(Example of production screen for motion production (long press))
When the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 or PB3-3 of the super reach A is executed and the normal reach is established as shown in FIG. 13A, the “motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1” is set in step S505 of FIG. 13B, as shown in FIG. 13B, the button image G1 that is the operation promotion display, the operation effective period display image G2 that is the effective period bar display, and the “long press” that is the operation explanation display ! "Operation explanation image G3 is displayed, and an operation effect (long press) is started.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, at the start of the operation effect (long press), the button image G1, which is an operation promotion display, is displayed in the first size (starting size). The first size corresponds to, for example, the size of the remaining long press for 5 seconds. Further, the operation explanation image G3 of “long press!” That is an operation explanation display has display contents that suggest a long press of the push button 31B to the player. The effective period bar display (operation effective period display image G2) is an image indicating a period during which the operation of the push button 31B is effective, and the remaining operation effective period is displayed as time elapses. ing. In this embodiment, the operation valid period is set to 10 seconds, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the button image G1 is reduced in response to a long press of the push button 31B by the player for 1 second. That is, the button image G1 is reduced by the amount that the push button 31B is pressed for 1 second. In other words, it has been reduced to the size of the remaining 4 seconds of long press. In this embodiment, the button image G1 is made smaller for each long press unit time (for example, 1 second). However, the long press unit time is not limited to 1 second, but is 0.2 seconds. It may be set to an arbitrary value that can be assumed to be a long press, such as 0.5 seconds. The operation effective period display image G2 displays the remaining operation effective period at the present time.

  As shown in FIG. 13D, the button image G1 is reduced in response to the player pressing the push button 31B for a further one second. That is, the size is reduced to the size of the remaining 3 seconds. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13E, the button image G1 is reduced in response to the player pressing the push button 31B for a further one second. That is, the size is reduced to the size of 2 seconds remaining for a long time. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (F), the button image G1 is reduced in response to the player pressing the push button 31B for a further one second. In other words, the size is reduced to the size of the remaining 1 second. As shown in FIGS. 13D to 13F, the operation effective period display image G2 displays the remaining operation effective period at the present time.

  Then, when the cumulative long press period of the push button 31B by the player reaches 5 seconds, the button image G1, the operation valid period display image G2, and the operation explanation image G3 are deleted, and as shown in FIG. A development display such as “CHANCE!” Is made. In addition, you may make it display the display (for example, title image etc.) which suggests the content of "super heat" and the super reach performed after this. After this development display is made, it develops into a super reach production.

(Example of production screen for motion production (continuous hit))
When the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 or PB3-3 of the super reach A is executed and the normal reach is established as shown in FIG. 14 (A), the “motion effect (continuous strike) pattern PTA-2” in step S505 of FIG. 14B, as shown in FIG. 14B, a button image G1 that is an operation promotion display, an operation effective period display image G2 that is an effective period bar display, and “continuous hit!” That is an operation explanation display. The operation explanation image G3 is displayed, and the operation effect (continuous hitting) is started.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, at the start of the action effect (continuous hitting), the button image G1, which is an operation promotion display, is displayed in the first size (starting size). The first size corresponds to, for example, the remaining number of continuous hits corresponding to 20 times. In addition, the operation explanation image G3 of “continuous hit!” That is an operation explanation display has display contents that suggest consecutive hits of the push button 31B to the player. The effective period bar display (operation effective period display image G2) is an image indicating a period during which the operation of the push button 31B is effective, and the remaining operation effective period is displayed as time elapses. ing. In this embodiment, the operation valid period is set to 10 seconds, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (C), the button image G1 is reduced in response to five pushes (continuous hits) of the push button 31B by the player. That is, the button image G1 is reduced by the amount that the push button 31B is pressed five times. In other words, the size is reduced to the size of the remaining 15 consecutive hits. The operation effective period display image G2 displays the remaining operation effective period at the present time.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (D), the button image G1 is reduced in response to five consecutive hits of the push button 31B by the player. That is, the size is reduced to the size of the remaining 10 consecutive hits. Further, as shown in FIG. 14E, the button image G1 is reduced in correspondence with five consecutive hits of the push button 31B by the player. That is, the size is reduced to the size of the remaining five consecutive hits. Further, as shown in FIG. 14F, the button image G1 is reduced in correspondence with four consecutive hits of the push button 31B by the player. That is, the size is reduced to the size of the remaining one shot. As shown in FIGS. 14D to 14F, the operation effective period display image G2 displays the remaining operation effective period at the present time.

  Then, when the cumulative number of times the player pushes the push button 31B reaches 20, the button image G1, the operation valid period display image G2, and the operation explanation image G3 are deleted, and as shown in FIG. “CHANCE!” Is displayed. In addition, you may make it display the display (for example, title image etc.) which suggests the content of "super heat" and the super reach performed after this. After this development display is made, it develops into a super reach production.

(Example of production screen for motion production (blow))
When the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 or PB3-3 of the super reach A is executed and the normal reach is established as shown in FIG. 15 (A), the “motion effect (stroke) pattern PTA-3” in step S505 of FIG. 15B, a button image G1 that is an operation promotion display and an operation explanation image G3 that is an operation explanation display that is “One blow!” Are displayed, and an operation effect (one strike) is displayed. ) Is started.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, at the start of the operation effect (one blow), the button image G1 that is the operation promotion display is displayed in the first size (starting size). The first size is, for example, a size corresponding to, for example, 5 seconds that is an operation effective period. In addition, an operation explanation image G3 of “one blow!” That is an operation explanation display has display contents that suggest the player to press the push button 31B once.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, the button image G1 is reduced by the amount of 1 second elapsed from the start of the operation effect (one blow). That is, the button image G1 is reduced to the size of the remaining 4 seconds. Thus, the operation effective period is suggested by the change in the size of the button image G1.

  As shown in FIG. 15D, when another one second elapses, the button image G1 is reduced by the elapsed time. That is, the button image G1 is reduced to the size of the remaining 3 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 15E, when one second elapses, the button image G1 is reduced by the elapsed time. That is, the button image G1 is reduced to the size of the remaining 2 seconds. Further, as shown in FIG. 15F, when one second elapses, the button image G1 is reduced by the elapsed time. That is, the button image G1 is reduced to the size of the remaining one second. Here, for example, it is assumed that the push button 31B is pressed by the player at this time.

  Then, when the push button 31B is pressed by the player, the button image G1 and the operation explanation image G3 are deleted, and as shown in FIG. 15G, an expanded display such as “CHANCE!” Is made. In addition, you may make it display the display (for example, title image etc.) which suggests the content of "super heat" and the super reach performed after this. After this development display is made, it develops into a super reach production.

  In the above-described embodiment, the promotion notification execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S708 shown in FIG. 12) promotes the player's operation period (for example, the long press period) (see FIG. 12). Since it can be suggested by a notification mode (for example, a display mode) of the button image G1), it is possible to improve the interest of the game effect.

  Further, the promotion notification execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S709 shown in FIG. 12) indicates the player's operation count (for example, the number of repeated hits) of the promotion notification (button image G1). Since it can be suggested by the notification mode, the interest of the game effect can be improved.

  In addition, the button image G1 that is a promotion notification suggests a player's operation period required until a predetermined period (for example, a threshold value for advancing the production), as shown in FIGS. 13 (B) to (F). Since it is executed in a notification mode (for example, size), it is possible to grasp an operation period (for example, the remaining long press period requested) required until the predetermined period.

  Further, the button image G1 that is the promotion notification is executed in a notification mode (for example, size) that suggests the number of times that the player needs to move until reaching a predetermined number of times (for example, a threshold value for promoting the production). It is possible to grasp the operation period (for example, the remaining number of continuous hits requested) required until the predetermined period is reached.

  Further, the motion effect execution means includes a first motion effect (for example, a long press effect) as a motion effect and a second motion effect (for example, a continuous hit effect, a blow effect, etc.) different from the first motion effect. The promotion notification executing means can indicate the player's operation period (for example, a long-pressed period) in the first operation effect by the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, in FIG. 12). Effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S708 shown). Thereby, the interest of game production can be improved.

  Further, the motion effect execution means includes a first specific motion effect (for example, a continuous hit effect) as a motion effect and a second specific motion effect (for example, a long press effect, a blow effect, etc.) different from the first specific motion effect. ) Can be executed, and the promotion notification execution means can indicate the player's operation count (for example, the number of repeated hits, etc.) in the first operation effect by the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, FIG. The CPU 120 for effect control etc. which performs the process of step S709 shown in FIG. Thereby, the interest of game production can be improved.

  Further, the promotion notification execution means can suggest the player's operation period by changing the notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification based on the detection result of the detection means (push sensor 35B). Yes, it is possible to execute an operation explanation display (for example, “long press!” Etc.) simultaneously with the execution of the promotion notification, and the display mode (for example, size, content, etc.) of the operation explanation display does not change. Thereby, since the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes, it is possible to prompt the player's operation.

  Further, the promotion notification execution means can suggest the number of times the player has operated by changing the notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification based on the detection result of the detection means (push sensor 35B). Yes, it is possible to execute an operation explanation display (for example, “continuous hit!”, Etc.) together with the execution of the promotion notification, and the display mode (for example, size, content, etc.) of the operation explanation display does not change. Thereby, since the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes, it is possible to prompt the player's operation.

  Further, the visibility of the promotion notification is different before and after the detection of the player's movement by the detection means (push sensor 35B) (for example, the button image has the first size (for example, the start size). ) To the second size (such as a change to a final size, a final size, etc.), so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

  Further, the visibility of the promotion notification is different before and after the detection of the player's movement by the detection means (push sensor 35B) (for example, the button image has the first size (for example, the start size). ) To the second size (such as a change to a final size, a final size, etc.), so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game production.

  It should be noted that the promotion notification execution means detects a player's motion not being detected in a first mode (for example, a mode in which the button portion of the button image G1 is not recessed) and the player's motion is detected. It may be possible to execute the promotion display in the second mode informing that the button is present (for example, a mode in which the button portion of the button image G1 is recessed). For example, the button image G1 in step S703 in FIG. 12 may have a notification mode in which the button portion is not recessed, and the button image G1 in steps S708 and S709 in FIG. 12 may have a notification mode in which the button portion is recessed. . According to this, it is possible to grasp whether or not the player's movement is detected. Further, the button image G1 may swing in a convex state before the operation, and may not swing after the operation, or the button image G1 may not swing before the operation and may swing after the operation. Alternatively, the display mode of the operation explanation display may be changed before and after the operation (for example, “press” before the operation is changed to “long press” after the operation).

  Further, the promotion notification execution means can indicate the operation effective period by the notification mode of the promotion notification (button image G1) (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S718 shown in FIG. 12). Therefore, the interest of game production can be improved.

  Further, since the promotion notification is executed in a notification mode (for example, size) that suggests the length of the work effective period, the operation effective period can be grasped.

  In addition, the motion effect execution means includes a first type motion effect (for example, a blow effect) and a second type motion effect (for example, a long press effect, a continuous hit effect) different from the first type motion effect as the motion effect. Etc., and the promotion notification execution means can indicate the operation valid period in the first notification of the first type motion effect by the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, the process of step S718 shown in FIG. 12). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game effect.

  Further, the promotion notification execution means can suggest the operation effective period by changing the notification mode (for example, the size) of the promotion notification, and the operation explanation display (for example, “press” ! ”Can be executed, and the display mode (for example, size, content, etc.) of the operation explanation display does not change. Therefore, since the display mode of the operation explanation display does not change, the player's action can be prompted even if the notification mode of the promotion notification changes.

  Further, the promotion notification execution means can suggest the operation effective period by changing the notification mode (for example, size) of the promotion notification, and the notification mode of the promotion notification before the change and the change after the change Since the visibility differs depending on the notification mode of the promotion notification (for example, the button image G1 changes from the first size to the second size), the interest of the game effect can be improved.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and the like, and various modifications and applications are possible (the above configuration may be deleted). Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

(Modification 1)
In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 15, the operation promotion display (button image G <b> 1) is a notification mode that reduces from the start size to the final size in the operation effect, but is not limited thereto. It is good also as an alerting | reporting aspect expanded from the start size to the last size like the modification 1 shown in FIG. A character information image of “Press and hold the push button!” Shown in FIG. 16A may be displayed as the operation explanation image G3, or “Press and hold the push button!” Shown in FIG. May be displayed without displaying “.” As shown in FIG. 16B. In the first modification, as shown in FIG. 16B, the button image G1 changes from the start size to a size in which the long press operation is enlarged by 2 seconds. In addition, an image G4 indicating the final size is displayed, and it can be understood that it is sufficient to press and hold for the remaining 3 seconds by comparing the current button image G1 and the image G4 indicating the final size. The size can be clearly shown. Then, when the remaining long press for 3 seconds is executed, the button image G1 coincides with the image G4 indicating the final size as shown in FIG. 16C, and then the expanded display as shown in FIG. 16D. Is made. Note that the current button image G1 shown in FIG. 16B may be displayed dark, and the image G4 indicating the final size may be displayed lighter than the image G1. Also in this case, by comparing the current button image G1 with the image G4 indicating the final size, it can be understood that it is sufficient to hold down for the remaining time (3 seconds in FIG. 16B). The final size can be clearly indicated.

(Modification 2)
In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 15, in the operation effect, after the operation promotion display (button image G1) is reduced from the start size to the final size, the expanded display is made. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Not. In the process of reducing the button image G1 from the start size to the final size as in the second modification shown in FIG. 17, the developed display hidden behind the button image G1 is made visible in stages. Also good. Note that, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), the same developed display as that shown in FIG. 17 (B) may be used, or the developed display shown in FIG. 17 (B) may be displayed. The display contents may be displayed by changing at least a part of the display contents to different display contents.

(Modification 3)
In Modification 2, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), a specific notification mode such as a cherry blossom pattern, a fruit pattern, or a rainbow pattern is displayed in the region of the image G4 indicating the final size. In the process in which the promotion display (button image G1) is reduced from the start size to the final size, the specific notification mode in the region of the image G4 may be gradually visible. According to this, the willingness to operate the button can be improved. Also, the big hit expectation degree may be different depending on the type of the specific notification mode in the region of the image G4. For example, the big hit expectation may be set in the order of cherry blossom pattern <fruit pattern <rainbow pattern. According to this, in the operation effect (button effect), the player can be focused on the type of the specific notification mode in the region of the image G4 when operating the button, and the interest about the operation effect (button effect) is improved. be able to.

(Modification 4)
In the embodiment, as shown in step S502 of FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B, the presence / absence of execution of the motion effect is determined and the type is determined when it is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . As in Modification 4 shown in FIG. 19, a configuration that can determine the gassing action effect may be adopted. In step S502A of FIG. 19A, it is determined whether the operation effect is normal or gusset, and the type is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 of super reach A (losing), the “gase action effect” is 10% and “execution is performed”, and the “action effect (long press) pattern PTA-” “1” is determined with a probability of 40%, “with performance” is determined with a “motion effect (continuous hit) pattern PTA-2” with a probability of 30%, and “with performance” is determined with a “motion effect (striking) pattern PTA-” 3 "is determined with a probability of 20%. On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 of super reach A (big hit), “gase action effect” is 5%, “execution is performed” and “action effect (long press) pattern PTA-1” is 20%. The probability of “execution effect” is determined with a probability of 25% when “execution is performed” and the probability of “motion effect (stroke) pattern PTA-3” is 50% when “execution is performed”. Determined by the probability of. In the case of a big hit, the operation effect is easier to be executed than in the case of a loss, and it is possible to have a big hit expectation with respect to the operation effect, thereby improving the fun of the game. In addition, in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 for super reach A (big hit), the operation effect of the “motion effect (one-stroke) pattern PTA-3” is greater than in the case of variation pattern PA3-3 for super reach A (losing). It is easy to be executed, and it is possible to have a big hit expectation with respect to the action production (hit), and the fun of the game is improved. Also, in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 of super reach A (big hit), the operation effect of the “motion effect (long press) pattern PTA-1” and the operation effect of the “motion effect (continuous hit) pattern PTA-2” Since it is executed, it is possible to have a big hit expectation with respect to the action effect (long press) and the action effect (continuous hit), and the fun of the game is improved. Also, in the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 of super reach A (big hit), since the “gase action effect” is executed, the “gase action effect” can be expected to be a big hit, and the entertainment of the game Will improve. In the case of the variation pattern PB3-3 of super reach A (big hit), the “gase action effect” may not be executed. For example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 of super reach A (big hit) shown in FIG. 19B, the gassing action effect is set to “0%”, and the “motion effect (stroke) pattern PTA-3” is set to “55%”. Or the like. In addition, in the determination example shown in FIG. 19B, a specific performance that is not executed may be included (for example, “no execution” may be included as shown in FIG. 10B).

  It is determined whether the action effect determined in step S502A is normal or gusset (step S503A). When the operation effect is normal (step S503A; Yes), the processing of step S504 and step S505 is executed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. On the other hand, when the motion effect is gusset (step S503A; No), the type of gusset motion effect is determined (step S506). For example, the determination ratio is set to be different between the gusseting action effect (long press) and the gusseting action effect (continuous hit). For example, the gassing action effect (long press) is “70%”, the gassing action effect (continuous hit) is “30%”, and the like. Further, the determination ratio of the gusseted action effect (long press) and the gusseted action effect (continuous hit) may be set to be the same. For example, the gaze action effect (long press) may be “50%”, and the gaze action effect (continuous hit) may be “50%”. After the process of step S506, the gassing action effect flag is set to the on state (step S507). After the process of step S507, the type of gassing action effect pattern determined in step S506 is set (step S508).

  As the gasse action effect, a gaze (effect does not proceed) effect may be used. In the gassing action effect, the interval at which the button image G1 changes is made longer than in the case of a normal action effect (that is, an action effect that is not gasse) (changes slowly, or in the case of a long press, long press 2 seconds) Or a change for one second in the case of repeated hits), or an effect that the button image G1 does not change from a constant change stage (for example, a fixed size). . According to this, a big hit expectation can be left.

  Specifically, in the case of a gaze action effect, for example, when a button image is displayed that cannot be pushed, and a large amount of button images are erased by a button operation, , Give the impression that you can not expect a big hit. That is, since a large number of button images cannot be erased by a button operation within the operation effective period, the big hit expectation is completely lost when a large number of button images are displayed. However, since the button image G1 changes slowly as described above, the feeling of expectation can be left in the gassing action effect of the present invention.

(Modification 5)
As in Modification 5 shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, an operation effect that acts on the button image G <b> 1 in the operation effect may be included. FIG. 20 (A) shows a scene (T2) that has been reached. FIG. 20B shows a scene (T3) that has become super reach. FIG. 20C shows a scene (T4) where display of a small button (white) image D1 that is a button image is started. Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 20C, the restriction line image K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the small button (white) image D1.

  FIG. 20D is a scene (T5) in which execution of an effect such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 1 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In the modified example 5, since the button or the like effect corresponding to the change at the timing 1 or the like is not executed, the display in FIG. 20D is the same as that in FIG. 20C (except for the actions of the characters C1 and C2). ing. FIG. 20E shows a scene (T6) in which a change or the like at timing 1 is performed. In Modification 5, since there is no change at timing 1, in FIG. 20 (E), the display is the same as in FIG. 20 (D) (excluding the actions of character C1 and character C2).

  FIG. 20F shows a scene (T7) in which execution of an effect such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 2 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In the modified example 5, since an effect such as a button corresponding to a change at the timing 2 is not executed, the display in FIG. 20F is the same as that in FIG. 20E (except for the operations of the characters C1 and C2). ing. FIG. 21G shows a scene (T8) where a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. In the modified example 5, since the change is weak at the timing 2, in FIG. 21G, the small button (white) image D1 is changed to the large button (white) image D2 (one step change). Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 21G, the regulation line image K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the large button (white) image D2.

  FIG. 21H is a scene (T9) in which execution of an effect such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 3 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In Modification 5, an action effect (character appearance) is executed as an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 3, etc., and in FIG. 21H, an image JS1 that the character prays as an effect effect is displayed. FIG. 21I shows a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In the modified example 5, since it becomes a weak change at the timing 3, in FIG. 21I, the large button (white) image D2 is changed to the large button (red) image D3 (one step change). Since it is the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 21I, the restriction line image K is displayed so as to be superimposed on the large button (red) image D3. Further, in FIG. 21I, an image JS2 that the character is pleased with is also displayed. In FIG. 21I, the image may be changed (two-stage change) to an image of another operating means (for example, an image imitating a stick controller) instead of the large button (red) image D3. In this case, an image of another operating means (for example, an image imitating a stick controller) is displayed in FIGS. 21 (J) and 21 (K), which will be described later. In FIG. You may make it perform the operation | movement effect of a form. That is, in FIG. 21K, an image simulating a stick controller, an operation valid period display image G2, and an operation explanation image G3 may be displayed.

  FIG. 21J illustrates a scene (T11) in which an operation corresponding to the large button (red) image D3 (operation of the push button 31B) is enabled. Since the effective period (T11 to T13) is reached, the restriction line image K is not displayed in FIG. FIG. 21 (K) is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 21 (J). In order to prompt the player to operate the push button 31B, the large button (red) image D3 displayed at the lower right of the display area in FIG. 21J is displayed, and the large button (red) image D3U is displayed in FIG. Is displayed large in the center of the display area. In FIG. 21K, the operation effects of the above-described embodiment may be executed. That is, in FIG. 21K, the button image G1, the operation valid period display image G2, and the operation explanation image G3 may be displayed.

  FIG. 21L shows a scene when the player operates the push button 31B during the effective period (T11 to T13), or the player pushes during the effective period (T11 to T13). This is a scene (T13) when the effective period when the button 31B is not operated ends. In the modified example 5, since it is a big hit, the character C1 who is an ally character wins. That is, as a result of the operation corresponding to the large button (red) D3 (large button (red) D3U) (operation of the push button 31B), the winning / losing (the victory of the character C1) is notified. In FIG. 21L, T13 is described as the case where the player does not operate the push button 31B. The same applies to other figures. FIG. 21M shows a scene (T14) where the variable display ends. Note that a fanfare effect is executed immediately after FIG. In Modification 5, the operation effect is executed in the super reach effect, but the operation effect including the action effect may be executed as the reach development effect after the normal reach is established.

  In the embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 13 to 15, the operation explanation image G <b> 3 is displayed in the same place without changing the size, but the display position is changed without changing the size. You may make it do. For example, the operation explanation image G3 may be sequentially moved toward the button image G1 as the button image G1 is reduced (sequentially moved closer to the center of the screen). Accordingly, the relationship with the button image G1 to be reduced can be maintained, and the operation explanation image G3 can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner in relation to the button image G1 to be reduced.

  In the embodiment, the operation effect is a super reach development effect, but may be applied to a probable promotion effect, a jackpot promotion effect, a notice effect, and the like.

  In the embodiment, the long press threshold is set to 5 seconds in the operation effect (long press), but may be an arbitrary value such as 10 seconds. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can select a 5 second pattern and a 10 second pattern as a long press threshold value. For example, the big hit expectation degree may be increased as the number of seconds of the long press threshold is larger (or smaller). The first size (starting size) of the button image G1 is the same for the pattern for which the long press threshold is 5 seconds and the pattern for 10 seconds, and the change mode (for example, the amount of reduction) for each unit long press is different. Also good. For example, the amount Δ1 that is reduced for each unit long press when the long press threshold is a pattern of 10 seconds may be a size obtained by dividing the final size by 10 from the start size. The amount Δ2 that is reduced every time the unit is pressed may be twice the amount Δ1. In addition, it is good also as an irregular change instead of changing (reducing) equally. For example, in the case of a pattern with a long press threshold of 5 seconds, the first unit press will reduce the size from the remaining 10 seconds when the long press threshold is 10 seconds to the size of the remaining 4 seconds. Thereafter, the size may be reduced by one size each time the unit long press is performed.

  In the embodiment, the continuous hitting threshold is set to 20 times in the operation effect (continuous hitting), but may be an arbitrary value such as 10 times. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can select a pattern of 10 times and a pattern of 20 times as a continuous hitting threshold value. For example, the larger the number of consecutive hit thresholds (or the smaller the number), the higher the degree of big hit expectation. The first size (starting size) of the button image G1 is the same between the pattern with 20 consecutive hits and the pattern with 10 repeateds, and the change mode (for example, the amount to be reduced) for each press is different. Also good. For example, the amount Δ1 that is reduced every time the pattern is pressed once for the pattern of 20 consecutive hits may be set to a size obtained by dividing the final size by 20 from the start size. The amount Δ2 that is reduced every time the button is pressed may be twice the amount Δ1. In addition, it is good also as an irregular change instead of changing (reducing) equally. For example, in the case of a pattern with 10 consecutive hit thresholds, the first pressing reduces the size from the remaining 20 times for the pattern with 20 consecutive hit thresholds to the remaining 9 sizes at the same time (that is, the amount Δ1 Then, it is only necessary to reduce the size by one size each time the button is pressed once.

  In the embodiment, the operation effective period is set to 5 seconds in the operation effect (one blow), but other values (for example, 10 seconds) may be used. The first size (starting size) of the button image G1 is the same for the pattern in which the operation valid period is 5 seconds and the pattern for 10 seconds, and the change mode (for example, the amount of reduction) every second is different. Good. For example, the amount Δ1 that is reduced every second when the operation effective period is a pattern of 10 seconds may be a size obtained by dividing the final size by 10 from the start size, and when the operation effective period is a pattern of 5 seconds. The amount Δ2 to be reduced every second may be twice the amount Δ1. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can select the pattern whose operation effective period is 5 second and the pattern for 10 second in operation | movement effect (blow). For example, as the operation effective period is longer (or smaller) in the operation effect (blow), the big hit expectation degree may be increased.

In the operation effect of the embodiment, the size of the button image G1 is changed, but the present invention is not limited to this. Examples of other operation effects are illustrated below.
(Example 1) As an example 1 of the operation effect, the button image G1 may be faded out of the display screen of the image display device 5 or faded in the display screen.
(Example 2) As an example 2 of the performance effect, the color of the button image G1 is changed stepwise or continuously from the blue color to the red color, or the button image G1 is a red color. The color may be changed step by step or continuously from blue to blue.
(Example 3) As an example 3 of the operation effect, the button image G1 is clearly clear because the transparency of the button image G1 is low (high visibility, that is, it is clearly visible because it is not transparent), and gradually high (visibility is low, that is, it is transparent). It may be changed to (not visible).
(Example 4) As an example 4 of the operation effect, the button image G1 may change gradually from a high lightness state (bright state) to a low state (dark state).
(Example 5) As an example 4 of the operation effect, the button image G1 may be gradually changed from a beautiful appearance to a cracked state.

  In the embodiment and the modification, the promotion display as the promotion notification is executed, but is not limited to the promotion display. As the promotion notification, things other than the promotion display (for example, sound, light, vibration, accessory, etc.) may be executed alone, or may be executed in addition to the promotion display. In other words, in addition to the promotion display, operation time such as pressing time (for example, a long pressing period), operation frequency such as the number of pressings (for example, the number of continuous hits), operation valid period, etc. (For example, a valid period or the like) may be notified. As an example, in the case of a sound, the sound “De les mi fa fa so la si de” is gradually reduced (or may be increased), and ends when the last “de” is reached ( Goal). Further, in the case of light, the luminance gradually decreases from the highest luminance state and may end (goal) when the final luminance (which may be turned off) is reached (or the reverse operation) Good). In the case of vibrations, the vibration period may change from a short vibration period to a long vibration period and end (goal) when the vibration stops (or the longest period). May be). Further, in the case of an accessory, it is possible to move backward from the protruding state toward the final position (or reverse movement) and to end (goal) when moving to the final position.

  In the embodiment and the modified example, the motion period or the number of motions of the player is suggested by the notification mode of the promotion notification in the motion effect, but in the effect other than the motion effect (for example, the effect before the motion effect, etc.) You may suggest.

  In the embodiment, the action effect (long press), the action effect (continuous hit), and the action effect (stroke) all change the size of the button image G1, but the action effect (long press) and the action effect The suggestion method may be different between (continuous hitting) and action presentation (one blow). For example, the motion effect (long press) is the above (Example 1), the motion effect (sequential hit) is the above (Example 2), and the motion effect (one stroke) is a change in the size of the button image G1. (Example 3) to (Example 5) may be appropriately adopted.

  In the embodiment, operation means for the push button 31B is provided, but other operation means such as a stick controller or a cross button may be provided instead of the push button 31B, or a stick controller or a cross button may be provided. It may be a plurality of operation means provided with other operation means. When other operation means are provided as described above, promotion notification (promotion display) may be executed as in the above-described embodiment in a manner corresponding to each operation means.

  In the embodiment, an example in which the push sensor 35B is used as the detection unit has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a non-contact type detection unit such as an infrared sensor or a contact type detection unit such as a touch panel is provided. You may make it detect operation | movement.

  The variable display of the identification information (special drawing, decorative pattern, general drawing, etc.) includes the blinking of the identification information. For example, in the special figure, a pattern in which all the segments are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) are alternately included in the variable display. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed by the variable display may be a different symbol from the special symbol that is displayed before the stop display (during the change) (the same applies to decorative symbols and normal symbols).

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is shown as a gaming machine. However, a predetermined number of wagers are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. A slot that can execute a game (game) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped according to the stop button operation by the player The present invention can also be applied to slot machines such as machines (for example, slot machines equipped with one or more of big bonus, regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.)).

  The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine that encloses a game medium and gives a score based on the occurrence of a prize.

  Alternatively, a command indicating a random value may be transmitted from the main side, and the prefetch determination may be performed on the sub side. Also, one variation pattern designation command is transmitted when variation starts, but the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. In the above embodiment, whether or not the game state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the “probable change state” is determined by determining the big hit type at the start of the change, but the big prize opening is opened at the start of the change. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit gaming state, only determining the pattern (the mode of the round game). The gaming state after the big hit gaming state may be changed to the “probability changing state”.

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Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
A promotion notification execution means capable of executing a promotion notification for encouraging the player's action;
An operation effect execution means capable of executing an operation effect capable of causing an effect to proceed when a player's operation is detected over a predetermined period;
The promotion notification execution means can suggest a player's operation period by the notification mode of the promotion notification.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
A promotion notification execution means capable of executing a promotion notification for encouraging the player's action;
An operation effect executing means capable of executing an operation effect capable of causing an effect to proceed when a player's motion is detected a predetermined number of times, and
The promotion notification execution means can suggest the number of times of the player's operation by the notification mode of the promotion notification.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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