JP2019010344A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing an interest in a game.SOLUTION: A display control CPU causes a specific image to be displayed during an operation effective period when an operation by an operation button is effective, is capable of outputting special control information to an integrated control CPU at a special timing during the operation effective period, and executes control to end the display of the specific image in response to the special timing. The integrated control CPU executes control to end the operation effective period in response to the input of the special control information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols is performed, and an advantageous state advantageous to the player is given after a specific display result set in advance in the symbol variation game is displayed. Moreover, the expectation with respect to being provided with an advantageous state can be heightened by performing the various effects which can specify the expectation degree to which an advantageous state is provided.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, an image prompting the operation of the operation unit is displayed within the effective operation period, and a result image is displayed when the operation unit is operated by the player. What causes the operation effect to be executed is disclosed, and by causing the operation effect to be executed, the player can actively participate in the game.

JP2015-195893A

  However, in such a gaming machine, it is desired to improve the interest of the game, for example, by further controlling the effect of the operation effect by appropriately controlling the operation effect.

  This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can aim at the improvement of the interest with respect to a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes an operation means that can be operated by a player, a display means that displays an image, a first control means that performs control according to an operation of the operation means, and an image on the display means. Second control means for performing control to display the image, wherein the second control means causes the display means to display a specific image during an operation effective period during which the operation of the operation means is effective, and the operation effective period. The special control information can be output to the first control means at a special timing, and a control for terminating the display of the specific image on the display means is performed in response to the special timing. The gist of one control means is to perform control to end the operation valid period in response to the input of the special control information.

  For the gaming machine, the first control means outputs specific control information to the second control means when a predetermined operation condition by the operation means is satisfied during the operation valid period, and the second control means When the specific control information is input, control for terminating the display of the specific image on the display means is performed, while the specific control information is not input by a special timing during the operation effective period. The special control information may be output to the first control unit, and a control for ending the display of the specific image on the display unit may be performed.

  For the gaming machine, the first control means outputs the specific control information to the second control means in response to the input of the special control information, and the second control means sends the specific control information to the first control means. When the specific control information is input after outputting the special control information, it is possible to perform a control to end the display of the specific image on the display means.

  For the gaming machine, the first control means, when the predetermined control condition is not satisfied and the special control information is not input by a predetermined timing after the special timing, The specific control information may be output to the second control unit.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in games.

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows the electrical structure of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows the production content of an operation production. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the production aspect of various productions. (A)-(h) is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of various productions. The figure which shows a control command. The figure which shows the process with an integrated control board and a display control board. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the execution timing of various control. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the execution timing of various control. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the execution timing of various control.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 is a member for mounting various components such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle 16. For example, the firing handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is launched toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the launch intensity of the game ball by operating the launch handle 16.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. The decorative lamp 17 incorporates a light emitter (not shown), and is configured to be able to emit light, blink, and extinguish with the light emitter. The decoration lamp 17 performs an effect of light emission, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front side of the frame body 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 performs effects (hereinafter referred to as audio effects) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an operation button 19 at a position on the front side of the frame 11 and operable by a player. The operation button 19 as the operation means is used, for example, at the time of production. The operation button 19 may be used for various settings such as volume setting and light amount setting.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position where it can be viewed by the player. In the information display device 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to display one type or a plurality of types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the “first special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “first special game”.

  The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to display one type or a plurality of types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second symbol variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the “second special symbol variation game” may be abbreviated as “second special game”.

  Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished from each other, these are collectively referred to as “special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)”, and the special symbol variation game is referred to as “ It may be indicated as “special game”. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a jackpot lottery described later) executed internally in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, “definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning for symbols. The special symbols that can be derived by the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized that the player wins a jackpot. In a special game, when a lost symbol is derived, it can be recognized that the player loses the symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, and the big hit game is awarded after the special game ends. In other words, the big hit game is awarded after the end of the special game won in the big hit lottery. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous to the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the first special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is indicated as “first special hold number”. The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information capable of recognizing the number of times the second special game has been put on hold because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as “second special hold number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number are “4”, respectively.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one type or a plurality of types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When a normal winning symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that it is a normal winning symbol. In a normal game, when an out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that it is out of normal. In the present embodiment, when winning the normal symbol winning lottery, the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, and the normal winning game is awarded after the end of the normal game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it makes it easier to establish the hold condition for the second special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information that allows the number of normal games whose execution is held to be recognized because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of ordinary holds is “4”.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by dividing the surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 26 with various decorations at the approximate center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center accessory.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 27 as display means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 through the opening 26a of the center frame 26 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27r. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) of displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  In the present embodiment, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27 include an effect symbol variation game in which effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is used for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third rows of symbol rows in predetermined directions.

  The effect game is started with the start of the special game and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the big hit symbol is derived, in the effect game, the big hit symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbols is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. In the special game, when an outlier symbol is derived, in the effect game, an outlier symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the symbol combinations that are out of place due to the effect symbols are symbol combinations in which the effect symbols in at least some columns are different from the effect symbols in other columns, such as “787” and “556”. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In this specification, “temporary stop display” is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped, for example, a state where the effect symbol is displayed in a swinging manner.

  An effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first and third columns in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and the column is different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start port 28 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first start port 28 is always opened so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. Thus, the first start sensor SE1 as the first detecting means detects the entrance of the game ball to the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the hold condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition for the prize ball is satisfied. As described above, the second start sensor SE2 as the second detection unit detects the entrance of the game ball to the second start port 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start port 29).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 that can be operated in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The permissible state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the second start port 29 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates the normal variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in an allowable state in the normal hit game. Thus, the normal variable member 30 as the opening / closing means operates so that the second start port 29 can be in the allowable state and the restricted state. In the present embodiment, the allowable state corresponds to the first entering state, and the restricted state corresponds to the second entering state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning opening 31 that opens to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special prize sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31. For example, the special prize sensor SE3 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when a special winning sensor SE3 detects a game ball, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied. As described above, the special prize sensor SE3 as the special detection means detects a game ball entering the big prize opening 31 (a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 31).

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an allowed state (open state) and a restricted state (closed state) in the game area 21. The allowable state is a state in which a game ball can be entered into the big winning opening 31 or can be easily entered. The restricted state is a state in which a game ball cannot be entered into the big winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in an allowable state in the big hit game. As described above, the special variable member 32 as the special opening / closing means operates so that the special winning opening 31 as the special entrance can take the permitted state and the restricted state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE4 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, a normal game hold condition may be established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning opening 34 that opens to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, a winning ball payout condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of general winning awards.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first start port 28, a second start port 29, a large winning port 31, and a general winning port 34 as winning ports. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the winning opening. “Winning” means that a game ball enters a winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a member for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 such as a nail or a windmill.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The jackpot probability is a probability of winning a jackpot in the jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is increased as compared to the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-power support state”. In the high base state, the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 29 is increased, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 29. Easy state, improved entrance rate).

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an open time extension control in which the total open time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. In addition, as opening time extension control, the number of times of opening of the normally variable member 30 in one normal hit game is increased more than that in the low base state, and the normal variable member 30 is released once in the normal hit game. At least one of the controls for making the time longer than that in the low base state may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds zero. For this reason, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in an allowable state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the allowable state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 29 or a game ball does not enter the second start port 29 compared to the high base state.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game is made shorter than that in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state” for the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called “non-variable time shortened state” for the special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state having a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “low probability and high base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “high probability and high base state”.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. Each type of jackpot symbol has a jackpot type. A plurality of types of jackpot games (types of jackpot) each have a type of jackpot game.

  In the big hit game, first, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. In the big hit game, after the elapse of the opening time, a plurality of round games are performed in which the big winning opening 31 is opened. Round games are played up to the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number.

  One round game has a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“10” in the present embodiment) of game balls enters the big winning opening 31 or a second end when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. The process is terminated when the condition is satisfied. In other words, the end condition for finishing each of the round games of the plurality of times is the first end condition in which the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 31 is the upper limit, and the game that entered the big prize opening 31. There is a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses without the number of game balls entering the upper limit number. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined release mode, and specifically, takes the open state when the round game starts and takes the closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is completed, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game is performed as the predetermined effect. The jackpot game is terminated as the ending time elapses.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, among the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are symbols ZA and 35 types of jackpot symbols are symbols ZB. Respectively. Of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are the symbols Za and 35 types of jackpot symbols are the symbols Zb. It is classified. Hereinafter, the type of jackpot is expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb using the type of jackpot symbol. The type of jackpot game given based on the type of jackpot is also expressed as a jackpot game based on symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb using the type of jackpot symbol.

  As a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 16 times are set as the upper limit number of round games. As a jackpot game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, eight times less than 16 times are determined as the upper limit number of round games.

  In this embodiment, the same opening time (8 s in this embodiment) and the same ending time (10 s in this embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

  As a gaming state given after the end of the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, a low probability state is given as a gaming state given after the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, and a predetermined upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is a special game. The high base state is given until the game is finished or until the big hit game is given before the upper limit number of special games is finished.

  In this embodiment, as the big hit probability, 205/65536 (about 1/320) is determined in the low probability state, and 451/65536 (about 1/145) is determined in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is determined in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is determined in the high base state. The total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one normal game is 400 ms in the low base state and 1900 ms in the high base state (700 ms for the first opening and 1200 ms for the second opening). Yes. The number of prize balls is “4” when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, “1” when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and a game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3. “15” is determined when it is detected, and “5” is determined when a game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs control signals (control commands) according to the results of the processes.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The overall control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the overall control board 41 performs processing for executing the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17 and the sound effect by the speaker 18.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a display control board 42 on the back side (rear side) of the game board 20. The display control board 42 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the overall control board 41. For example, the display control board 42 performs a process for executing a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the content of the effect of the effect game that is performed after the special game is started until the special game is ended. The variation pattern may not be information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game that is performed after the special game is started until the special game is ended.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot variation pattern, the contents of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game are determined. In the outlier variation pattern, the content of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the eventually without the reach effect or through the reach effect is defined as the effect content of the effect game.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The main control board 40 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

  The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected. The main control CPU 40 a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the overall control board 41 will be described.
The overall control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the overall control board 41.

  The overall control board 41 includes an overall control CPU 41a, an overall control ROM 41b, and an overall control RAM 41c. The overall control CPU 41a executes various processes (for example, processes related to effects) by executing the overall control program. The overall control ROM 41b stores an overall control program, a table used for lottery, determination values, and the like. The overall control ROM 41 b stores light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The overall control ROM 41b stores sound effect data related to sound effects in the speaker 18.

  The overall control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the overall control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. The overall control board 41 is configured to generate a random number. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or may be generated as a software random number.

  The overall control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The overall control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 17. The overall control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The overall control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The overall control CPU 41a and the operation button 19 are connected. The overall control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated, and performs control according to the operation of the operation button 19.

Next, the display control board 42 will be described.
The display control board 42 and the overall control board 41 are connected. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output control signals bidirectionally between the overall control board 41 and the display control board 42.

  The display control board 42 includes a display control CPU 42a, a display control ROM 42b, and a display control RAM 42c. The display control CPU 42a performs various processes (for example, processes related to display) by executing the display control program. That is, the display control CPU 42a performs control for causing the effect display device 27 to display an image. The display control ROM 42b stores a display control program and the like. The display control ROM 42 b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27.

  The display control RAM 42c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the display control RAM 42c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer.

The display control CPU 42a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The display control CPU 42 a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27.
Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.

First, a special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Determine. When the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold conditions for the first special game are established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. Information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the overall control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

  When there is no game ball in the first start port 28, when the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 29 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When no game ball is in the second start port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). Determine. When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. As a result, the hold condition for the second special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, a special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the jackpot game is not being played and when the special game is not being played, while the negative control is made when the jackpot game or the special game is being played. When the execution conditions for the special game are not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is established, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the second special hold number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the first special hold number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so as to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special reservation number is not “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. As described above, the main control CPU 40a causes the second special game to be executed with priority over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1”. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the jackpot based on the read random number information and the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination), and the main control CPU 40a performing the big hit lottery corresponds to the big hit lottery means. The determination whether or not to win the jackpot is made, for example, based on whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information matches the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state. Note that whether or not to win the jackpot may be determined based on whether or not a value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  In the case of winning a big win, the main control CPU 40a determines the big win symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern and provides information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set to output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In this way, the main control CPU 40a for determining the big hit symbol (type of big hit) corresponds to the big hit type determining means.

  On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big win, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the missing symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined missing symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control for starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a is based on the result of subtraction of the second special holding number, determination of the big hit symbol or the off symbol based on the results of the big hit lottery (big hit determination), the big hit lottery (big hit determination), the result of the big hit lottery (big hit determination) The change pattern is determined, and a symbol command and a game start command are set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. The main control CPU 40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, instructs to stop the variation of the effect symbols and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as a game) Set to the output buffer.

  Thus, the main control CPU 40a can perform control related to the first special game and the second special game. In particular, the main control CPU 40a can perform a big hit lottery of the first special game in response to the game ball entering the first start port 28, and according to the game ball entering the second start port 29. The big hit lottery of the second special game can be performed.

Next, the jackpot process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 40a performs a control to give a big hit game based on the big hit symbol (type of big hit) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants a jackpot game by executing a jackpot process.

  When the special bonus game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for executing a round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 to start the round game so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit). When the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied after starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the special winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games is completed.

  Further, every time a round game is started, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game. Thus, the main control CPU 40a capable of giving a big hit game as an advantageous state advantageous to the player corresponds to the advantageous state giving means.

Next, game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a has a main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c with a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the big hit game is terminated. Set the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main base status flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a has a main probability stored in the main control RAM 40c with a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when the big hit game is terminated. Set the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the main base status flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number (100 in this embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Then, every time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts “1” from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes “0”, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state with the end of the special game where the remaining number of times becomes “0”. Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main probability state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the low probability state when starting the big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify that the control to the low base state is specified in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state command) that can specify the low probability state. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a indicates information that can specify the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command). ) In the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main base state flag, a value that can be specified to control to the low base state, information that can specify the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command) is output to the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a indicates information that can specify the high base state (hereinafter referred to as a high base state command). ) In the output buffer.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball does not pass through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number ("4" in the present embodiment). To do. When the number of normal holdings is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal holdings is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of normal holdings stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding “1”. Thereby, the hold condition for the normal game is established. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated number of normal suspensions.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for a lottery drawing of a normal symbol, a random number used for determining a variation time of a normal game, or the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. In this embodiment, the random number information for the normal game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a normal game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is being played or the normal game is being played. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is “1” or more. When the number of normal holdings is not “1” or more (when it is zero (0)), the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal holdings is “1” or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting “1”. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated number of normal holdings is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning determination) of whether or not the normal winning.

  In the case of winning the normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-described normal symbol variation time reduction control is employed, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state and the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. To decide. When the main control CPU 40a determines the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a normal start command) that can specify the determined variation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the normal symbol winning lottery. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  In the case of not winning the normal game, the main control CPU 40a determines a normal out-of-game symbol to be derived in the normal game and a variation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the variation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined variation time in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  The main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information display device so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 and controls the normal actuator A1 so that the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. To do. For example, when the above-described opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the normal base game one time than the first opening pattern in the high base state. The second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the overall control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game process performed by the overall control CPU 41a will be described.
The overall control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the overall control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination for the jackpot based on the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination that is not based on the effect symbol.

  Further, the overall control CPU 41a establishes a reach effect execution condition, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, determines the out-of-order symbol combination (for example, “787”) including the reach. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the deviation variation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. In addition, as the execution condition of reach production, it may be determined that the overall control CPU 41a has performed a predetermined reach lottery and won the reach lottery.

  The overall control CPU 41a sets a game start command and information (hereinafter, referred to as an effect symbol command) that can specify the determined effect symbol in the output buffer in response to the input of the game start command. The decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 are controlled to execute the above. That is, the overall control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The overall control CPU 41a sets the game end command in the output buffer when the game end command is input, and controls the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 to end the effect game. Note that the overall control CPU 41a may count the change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and end the effect game when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect process performed by the overall control CPU 41a will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the overall control CPU 41a sets the opening command in the output buffer and controls the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 so that the opening effect is performed. In addition, when the round command is input, the overall control CPU 41a sets the round command in the output buffer and controls the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 41a sets the ending command in the output buffer and controls the decoration lamp 17 and the speaker 18 so that the ending effect is performed.

Next, game state processing performed by the overall control CPU 41a will be described.
When the overall control CPU 41a receives the low probability state command, the overall control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the overall control RAM 41c. When the overall control CPU 41a receives a high probability state command, the overall control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the overall control RAM 41c. The overall control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the overall control RAM 41c.

  When the overall control CPU 41a receives the low base state command, the overall control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low base state in the sub base state flag stored in the overall control RAM 41c. When the overall control CPU 41a receives the high base state command, the overall control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the sub base state flag stored in the overall control RAM 41c. The overall control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub base state flag stored in the overall control RAM 41c.

Next, various processes performed by the display control CPU 42a will be described.
First, the effect game process performed by the display control CPU 42a will be described.
In addition, the display control CPU 42a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each column, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the display control CPU 42a starts an effect game. The display control CPU 42a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the effect symbol specified by the effect symbol command when the predetermined timing comes after starting the effect game, and triggered by the input of the game end command. A symbol combination based on the design symbol specified by the command is derived. Note that the display control CPU 42a may count the change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect process performed by the display control CPU 42a will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the display control CPU 42a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed. When the round command is input, the display control CPU 42a controls the effect display device 27 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the display control CPU 42a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, an operation effect related to the operation of the operation button 19 can be executed. In the operation effect, an operation image (specific image) that prompts the operation of the operation button 19 is displayed during the operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button 19 is valid, and the operation button 19 is operated during the operation effective period. The result image is displayed. The operation effects include a normal operation effect (specific operation effect) and a special operation effect that has a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than the normal operation effect. The special operation effect includes a first special operation effect and a second special operation effect. And a third special operation effect.

  The normal operation effect is an effect in which a predetermined operation condition is satisfied when the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation effective period (indicated as “single hit” in the drawing). In the normal operation effect, when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied, a speech image that can specify the jackpot expectation degree is displayed as a result image, but when the operation effective period ends without the predetermined operation condition being satisfied, This is an effect in which a serif image is not displayed as a result image.

  In the present embodiment, the serif image includes a plurality of types of images that can specify different big hit expectation degrees, and one type of serif image is displayed in one operation effective period, but is not limited thereto. For example, the operation button 19 may be operable a plurality of times (for example, twice) in one operation effective period, and a plurality of serif images are displayed according to the operation of the operation button 19 in one operation effective period. May be.

  The first special operation effect is an effect in which a predetermined operation condition is established when the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation effective period. The second special operation effect is an effect in which a predetermined operation condition is established when the operation button 19 is operated for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 s) during the operation effective period (shown as “long press” in the drawing). The third special operation effect is an effect in which a predetermined operation condition is established when the operation button 19 is operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) (shown as “continuous hit” in the drawing) during the operation effective period.

  In the present embodiment, the total time during which the operation button 19 is operated during one operation effective period is adopted as the predetermined time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation is performed during one operation effective period. The time when the button 19 is continuously operated may be employed as the predetermined time. In other words, the predetermined time may be a continuous time or a non-continuous time.

  Each special operation effect is a case where when a predetermined operation condition is satisfied, a winning image that can specify whether or not a big hit is displayed as a result image, and the operation effective period ends without the predetermined operation condition being satisfied. Even if it exists, it is the effect that the winning image is displayed as the result image.

  In the present embodiment, the winning images include a winning image “Victory” that can be identified as a big hit and a winning image “Defeat” that can be identified as not a big hit. For example, there may be a winning image that suggests a big hit such as “opportunity”. That is, the result image in the special operation effect may be an image that can specify the big hit expectation.

Next, an image display mode in the effect display device 27 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4A, in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, the effect symbols are confirmed and stopped, and when the execution of the special game is started as shown in FIG. The execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbol that has been displayed in a fixed stop state is variably displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, when the execution of the normal operation effect is started during the execution of the effect game (special game), and the button image that prompts the operation button 19 to be operated once is displayed as the operation image. There is. It can be said that the button image is an image that can specify that the operation is valid. In the present embodiment, the normal operation effect is executed before the effect symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 4D, when the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation effective period, a speech image is displayed as a result image in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the execution of the special game is finished, the effect symbols may be displayed in a fixed stop state as an out-of-order symbol combination.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the execution of the special game is started, the execution of the effect game is started, and the effect symbols that have been displayed in a fixed stop state are variably displayed. And as shown in FIG.5 (d), as shown in FIG.5 (d), as shown in FIG.5 (c), as shown in FIG.5 (c), as shown in FIG. When the first special operation effect is executed, a button image that prompts one operation of the operation button 19 may be displayed as an operation image.

  As shown in FIG. 5E, when the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation effective period, a winning image “Victory” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 as a result image. When the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols are displayed in a definite stop as a jackpot symbol combination.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5F, when the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation effective period, a winning image “defeat” is displayed as a result image in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In some cases, when the execution of the special game is finished, the final symbol combination is displayed as a definite stop as a symbol combination that is out of effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5G, after the reach effect is executed, the second special operation effect is executed instead of the first special operation effect, and a button image that prompts the user to press and hold the operation button 19 is displayed. It may be displayed as an operation image.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5E, when the operation button 19 is pressed for a predetermined time during the operation effective period, a winning image “Victory” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 as a result image. In some cases, when the execution of the special game ends, the effect symbols are displayed in a definite stop as a jackpot symbol combination.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5F, when the operation button 19 is pressed for a predetermined time during the operation effective period, a winning image “defeat” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In some cases, it is displayed as an image, and when the execution of the special game ends, the effect symbol is displayed as a definite stop combination as an out-of-design symbol combination.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (h), after the reach effect is executed, the third special operation effect is executed instead of the first special operation effect and the second special operation effect, and the operation button 19 is repeated a predetermined number of times. In some cases, a button image for prompting the operation is displayed as an operation image.

  As shown in FIG. 5E, when the operation button 19 is operated a predetermined number of times during the operation effective period, a winning image “Victory” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 as a result image. When the execution of the special game is completed, the effect symbols are displayed in a definite stop as a jackpot symbol combination.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5F, when the operation button 19 is operated a predetermined number of times during the operation effective period, a winning image “defeat” is displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 as a result image. In some cases, when the execution of the special game is finished, the final symbol combination is displayed as a definite stop as a symbol combination that is out of effect.

Next, control commands related to operation effects will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the control commands related to the operation effect include an operation effect start command, an operation command, a period end command, and a return command.

  The operation effect start command is a control command that indicates the start and type (effect content) of the operation effect, and is a control command that is output from the overall control board 41 to the display control board 42. The operation effect start command is also a control command that can specify the type of the result image displayed on the effect display device 27, and is also a control command that can specify the upper limit time of the operation effective period.

  In addition, when the operation effect is executed, the operation effect start command is a timing that is a predetermined time before the start timing of the operation effective period (in the present embodiment, the timing five frames before, one frame is approximately .0. 03 s) is a control command output from the overall control board 41 to the display control board 42. Thus, since the operation effective period starts when a predetermined time elapses after the operation effect start command is input, the operation effect start command can be said to be a control command that can specify the start of the operation effect period. Hereinafter, a timing that is a predetermined time before the start timing of the operation effective period is referred to as an “operation effect timing”.

  The operation command is a control command that can specify that a predetermined operation of the operation button 19 has been performed during the operation effective period. When the predetermined operation of the operation button 19 is performed during the operation effective period, This is a control command output from the control board 41 to the display control board 42.

  In particular, the operation commands include a first operation command that can specify that the operation button 19 has been operated once, a second operation command that can specify that a long press operation of the operation button 19 has been started, and an operation There is a third operation command that can specify that the long press operation of the button 19 has ended.

  The period end command is a control command that can specify the end of the operation effective period, and is a control command that is output from the overall control board 41 to the display control board 42 when the operation effective period ends.

  As for the return command, the period end command has not been input to the display control CPU 42a by a timing that is a predetermined time before the timing that is the upper limit time of the operation valid period (in this embodiment, a timing that is five frames before). This is a control command that can be specified, and is a control command that is output from the display control board 42 to the overall control board 41. Hereinafter, the timing that becomes the upper limit time of the operation effective period is indicated as “upper limit time timing”, and the timing that is a predetermined time before the timing that becomes the upper limit time of the operation effective period is indicated as “return timing”.

  In this embodiment, the operation effect start command is the fourth control information, the operation command is the third control information, the period end command is the first control information and the specific control information, and the return command is the second control information and the special control information. Respectively.

Next, the control content regarding the operation effect will be described.
First, with the input of the game start command as a trigger, the overall control CPU 41a determines whether to execute various operation effects, the type of operation effects to be executed, and the type of result image based on the game start command. The information indicating the determination result is stored in the overall control RAM 41c. In particular, the overall control CPU 41a determines the type of operation effect so that the special operation effect has a higher jackpot expectation level than the normal operation effect, based on whether or not the game start command is a command that is a big game. It becomes. Note that the types of operation effects include normal operation effects, first to third special operation effects, and the like, and the types of result images include the types of serif images and the types of winning images.

  The overall control ROM 41b stores various timings corresponding to the types of operation effects with reference to the start of the special game. The various timings include an operation effect timing that is five frames before the operation effective period start timing, an operation effective period start timing, and an upper limit time timing that is an upper limit time of the operation effective period. For this reason, the overall control CPU 41a can specify various timings corresponding to the types of operation effects to be executed. In the present embodiment, the determination that the normal operation effect is executed corresponds to the specific condition, and the determination that the special operation effect is executed corresponds to the special condition.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the overall control CPU 41a determines whether or not the operation effect timing has come. In this process, when the operation effect is executed, the overall control CPU 41a is five frames before the start of the operation effective period corresponding to the type of the operation effect based on the elapsed time from the start of the special game. Then, it is determined that the operation effect timing has come.

  If the overall control CPU 41a determines that the operation effect timing has come, it sets the operation effect start command in the output buffer and outputs the operation effect start command to the display control CPU 42a (step S101). That is, the overall control CPU 41a outputs an operation effect start command to the display control CPU 42a at the operation effect timing before the operation effective period is started.

  When the operation control start command is input (step S201), the display control CPU 42a performs control to display the operation image on the display device 27 (step S202). Then, even after the operation effect start command is input, the display control CPU 42a performs control to continuously display the operation image on the effect display device 27 during the operation effective period. In this way, the display control CPU 42a displays the operation image on the effect display device 27 over the operation effective period from the start of the operation effective period.

  In addition, there is a slight delay in the display of the operation image because the operation effect start command is input at the timing before the start of the operation effective period and the display of the operation image is started before the operation effective period starts. Even in this case, when the operation valid period is started, the display of the operation image is started, and it is possible to specify that the operation valid period has been reached.

  Next, the overall control CPU 41a stores information that can identify the operation effective period in the overall control RAM 41c at the start timing of the operation effective period 5 frames after the operation effect timing, so that the operation effective The period is started (step S111). In this way, the overall control CPU 41a can identify the operation valid period based on information that can identify the operation valid period.

  Next, when the overall control CPU 41a detects a predetermined operation by the operation button 19 during the operation valid period, information related to the operation is stored in the overall control RAM 41c, the operation command is set in the output buffer, and the operation command is displayed. It outputs to control CPU42a (step S121).

  Specifically, when any one of the normal operation effect, the first special operation effect, and the third special operation effect is executed, the overall control CPU 41a detects that the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation effective period. At this time, information capable of specifying the number of times the operation button 19 has been operated during one operation valid period is stored in the overall control RAM 41c. Then, the overall control CPU 41a sets the first operation command in the output buffer and outputs the first operation command. Thus, the overall control CPU 41a can specify the number of times that the operation button 19 has been operated during one operation valid period.

  On the other hand, when the second special operation effect is executed, the overall control CPU 41a detects that the long press operation of the operation button 19 has been started during the operation effective period, during the one operation effective period. Measurement of the operation time when the operation button 19 is pressed and started is started, and information that can specify the operation time is stored in the overall control RAM 41c. Then, the overall control CPU 41a sets the second operation command in the output buffer and outputs the second operation command. Also, when the overall control CPU 41a detects that the long press operation of the operation button 19 is ended during the operation valid period, the overall control CPU 41a ends the measurement of the operation time, sets the third operation command in the output buffer, 3. Output operation commands. Thus, the overall control CPU 41a can specify the operation time during which the operation button 19 is operated during one operation effective period.

  When the display control CPU 42a inputs an operation command (step S221), the display control CPU 42a performs control to display an image corresponding to the operation on the effect display device 27 (step S222). Specifically, when the first operation command is input, the display control CPU 42a causes the effect display device 27 to display an image indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated. When the display control CPU 42a inputs the second operation command, the display control CPU 42a starts displaying an image indicating that the operation button 19 is being pressed for a long time on the effect display device 27, and inputs the third operation command. Then, in the effect display device 27, the display of the image indicating that the operation button 19 is being pressed long is ended.

  Next, in the case where the special operation effect is executed, the display control CPU 42a determines whether or not a period end command has been input five frames before the upper limit time of the operation effective period. The display control CPU 42a can specify the type of operation effect based on the operation effect start command. In the present embodiment, the display control ROM 42b stores the return timing so as to correspond to the type of operation effect, with the operation effect timing as a reference. For this reason, the display control CPU 42a can specify the return timing corresponding to the specified type of the operation effect, measure the elapsed time based on the input of the operation effect start command, and determine whether or not the return timing is reached. It will be.

  The display control ROM 42b may store the return timing so as to correspond to the type of operation effect with reference to the start of the special game. The display control CPU 42a inputs a game start command (start of the special game). The elapsed time may be measured to determine whether or not the return timing has been reached.

  If the display control CPU 42a determines that the period end command has not been input before the return timing, the display control CPU 42a sets the return command in the output buffer and outputs the return command to the overall control CPU 41a.

  In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 42a does not output the return command to the overall control CPU 41a when the normal operation effect is executed, particularly when the period end command is input before the return timing. Is not input, the return command is not output to the overall control CPU 41a.

  As described above, when the special operation effect is executed, the display control CPU 42a outputs the return command to the overall control CPU 41a when the period end command is not input by the return timing during the operation effective period. . On the other hand, when the normal operation effect is executed, the display control CPU 42a does not output a return command to the overall control CPU 41a. That is, the display control CPU 42a can output a return command to the overall control CPU 41a during the operation effective period and at a timing five frames before the upper limit time of the operation effective period.

When the overall control CPU 41a inputs a return command, the overall control RAM 41c stores information that can identify the input of the return command.
When the termination condition for the operation valid period is satisfied, the overall control CPU 41a stores information capable of specifying that it is not the operation valid period in the overall control RAM 41c, and terminates the operation valid period (step S141). In this way, the overall control CPU 41a can specify that it is not the operation effective period based on information that can specify that it is not the operation effective period. Then, the overall control CPU 41a sets a period end command in the output buffer, and outputs the period end command to the display control CPU 42a (step S142).

  In the present embodiment, the end condition of the operation effective period includes that a predetermined operation condition is satisfied by the upper limit time of the operation effective period. Specifically, when the normal operation effect or the first special operation effect is executed, a predetermined operation condition is satisfied when the operation button 19 is operated once during the operation effective period. When the second special operation effect is executed, a predetermined operation condition is satisfied when the operation button 19 is pressed for a predetermined time during the operation effective period. When the third special operation effect is executed, a predetermined operation condition is satisfied when the operation button 19 is operated a predetermined number of times during the operation effective period. Thus, when the predetermined operation condition by the operation button 19 is satisfied during the operation effective period, the overall control CPU 41a performs control to end the operation effective period and outputs a period end command to the display control CPU 42a. .

  In addition, the operation valid period end condition includes input of a return command. Thus, the overall control CPU 41a performs control to end the operation valid period in response to the input of the return command from the display control CPU 42a, and outputs the period end command to the display control CPU 42a. Further, when a special operation effect is executed, the return command is a display control CPU 42a when a predetermined operation condition is not satisfied at the return timing during the operation valid period and a period end command is not input. To the overall control CPU 41a. In other words, when the return operation timing during the operation effective period does not satisfy the predetermined operation condition and the return command is input, the overall control CPU 41a performs control to end the operation effective period, and instructs the display control CPU 42a. The period end command will be output.

  Further, the end condition of the operation valid period includes the fact that a predetermined operation condition is not satisfied until the upper limit time of the operation valid period. Thus, the overall control CPU 41a ends the operation effective period when the return command is not input and the upper limit time of the operation effective period is reached when a predetermined operation condition is not satisfied during the operation effective period. Control is performed, and a period end command is output to the display control CPU 42a.

  When the period control command is input, the display control CPU 42a ends the display of the operation image (step S242) and can display the result image on the effect display device 27 (step S243).

  Specifically, when the special operation effect is executed, the display control CPU 42a operates the operation when the period end command is input regardless of whether the operation command is input or the return command is output. The display of the image is terminated, and the effect display device 27 is controlled to display the result image.

  In particular, when a special operation effect is executed, the display control CPU 42a outputs a return command when a period end command is not input by the return timing during the operation valid period, and outputs a return command after the return command is output. Is input, the effect display device 27 performs control to end the display of the operation image and display the result image. In other words, the display control CPU 42a performs control to end the display of the operation image on the effect display device 27 and display the result image in response to the return timing during the operation effective period.

  The display control CPU 42a outputs a return command at a return timing 5 frames before the upper limit time timing of the operation valid period. Then, when the display control CPU 42a inputs a period end command, the display of the result image is started, and even when there is a slight delay in the display of the result image, the display control CPU 42a reaches the upper limit time of the operation effective period. Since the display of the result image is started, the result image can be specified by the upper limit time timing of the operation valid period.

  On the other hand, when the normal operation effect is executed, when the period end command is input after the operation command is input, the display control CPU 42a performs control to display the result image on the effect display device 27, but the operation command is input. When the period end command is input without displaying, the display control CPU 42a does not display the result image on the effect display device 27. In other words, when the normal operation effect is executed, the display control CPU 42a does not display the result image on the effect display device 27 when the period end command is input without satisfying the predetermined operation condition.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 41a that executes the processing as described above corresponds to the first control means, and the display control CPU 42a that executes the processing as described above corresponds to the second control means.

Next, the control timing of various operation effects will be described. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the same control timing with various operation effects.
As shown in FIG. 8A, when the normal operation effect or the first special operation effect is executed, the operation effect start command is sent from the overall control CPU 41a to the display control CPU 42a when the operation effect timing indicated by reference numeral T10 is reached. Is output. This operation effect timing is a timing five frames before the operation effective period starts. When an operation effect start command is input to the display control CPU 42a, the display of the operation image is started on the effect display device 27, and the display of the operation image is continued thereafter.

  Next, after 5 frames from the timing indicated by the symbol T10, the operation effective period starts when the timing indicated by the symbol T11 is reached. Thereby, the operation of the operation button 19 becomes effective. As described above, the timing indicated by the symbol T11 is the start timing of the operation effective period.

  Next, when the operation button 19 is operated once at the timing indicated by T12, a predetermined operation condition is satisfied, and the operation valid period ends. As a result, the operation of the operation button 19 becomes invalid. Then, the overall control CPU 41a outputs the first operation command and the period end command to the display control CPU 42a. When the first operation command is input to the display control CPU 42a, an image indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated is displayed on the effect display device 27. When a period end command is input to the display control CPU 42a, the display of the operation image is ended on the effect display device 27, and the display of the result image is started. As described above, when the predetermined operation condition is satisfied before the return timing indicated by the symbol T13 or the upper limit time timing indicated by the symbol T14, the operation effective period ends.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when the normal operation effect is executed, the return command is not output when the period end command is not input before the return timing indicated by reference numeral T13. Even when the return command is not input to the overall control CPU 41a when the upper limit time timing indicated by reference numeral T14 is reached, the operation effective period ends, and the overall control CPU 41a outputs a period end command to the display control CPU 42a. Is done. Subsequently, when a period end command is input to the display control CPU 42a, the display of the operation image is ended on the effect display device 27. However, since the operation command is not input, the result image is not displayed. In this way, when the normal operation effect is executed, the upper limit indicated by reference numeral T14 is indicated even if a return command is not input when a predetermined operation condition is not satisfied by the upper limit time timing indicated by reference numeral T14. The operation valid period ends at the time timing.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8C, when the first special operation effect is executed, when the period end command is not input by the return timing indicated by reference symbol T13, the display control CPU 42a controls the overall control CPU 41a. The return command is output to. When a return command is input to the overall control CPU 41a, the operation valid period ends, and a period end command is output from the overall control CPU 41a to the display control CPU 42a. When the period end command is input to the display control CPU 42a, the display of the operation image is ended on the effect display device 27, but the display of the result image is started regardless of whether the operation command is input. The As described above, when the first special operation effect is executed, if a predetermined operation condition is not satisfied before the return timing indicated by reference symbol T13, a return command is input at the return timing indicated by reference symbol T13. This means that the operation valid period ends.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8D, even when the first special operation effect is executed, the period end command is not input by the return timing indicated by reference symbol T13, and the return command Is not input, a period end command is output at the upper limit time timing indicated by reference numeral T14, and the operation valid period ends.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the second special operation effect is executed, when the long press operation of the operation button 19 is started at the timing indicated by T21, the overall control CPU 41a performs display control. A second operation command is output to the CPU 42a. When the second operation command is input to the display control CPU 42a, an image indicating that the operation button 19 has been pressed for a long time is displayed on the effect display device 27.

  Then, when the operation button 19 is pressed and held until the timing indicated by reference numeral T12 and the operation button 19 is operated for a predetermined time, a predetermined operation condition is satisfied, and the operation effective period ends. As a result, the operation of the operation button 19 becomes invalid. Then, the third control command and the period end command are output from the overall control CPU 41a to the display control CPU 42a. When a period end command is input to the display control CPU 42a, the display of the operation image is ended on the effect display device 27, and the display of the result image is started. As described above, when the predetermined operation condition is satisfied before the return timing indicated by the symbol T13 or the upper limit time timing indicated by the symbol T14, the operation effective period ends.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, when the second special operation effect is executed, the period end command is returned by the return timing indicated by T13, such as the long press operation of the operation button 19 is completed at the timing indicated by T22. Is not input, a return command is output from the display control CPU 42a to the overall control CPU 41a.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9C, even when the second special operation effect is executed, the period end command is not input by the return timing indicated by the symbol T13, and the return command Is not input, the operation valid period ends at the upper limit time timing indicated by reference numeral T14.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10A, when the third special operation effect is executed, when the operation button 19 is operated once at the timing indicated by reference numeral T31, the overall control CPU 41a changes to the display control CPU 42a. A first operation command is output. When the first operation command is input to the display control CPU 42a, an image indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated is displayed on the effect display device 27. Further, when the operation button 19 is operated once at the timing indicated by reference numeral T32, a first operation command is output from the overall control CPU 41a to the display control CPU 42a. When the first operation command is input to the display control CPU 42a, an image indicating that the operation button 19 has been operated is displayed on the effect display device 27.

  When the operation button 19 is operated once and the operation button 19 is operated a predetermined number of times at the timing indicated by T12, a predetermined operation condition is satisfied and the operation effective period ends. As a result, the operation of the operation button 19 becomes invalid. Then, the overall control CPU 41a outputs the first operation command and the period end command to the display control CPU 42a. When a period end command is input to the display control CPU 42a, the display of the operation image is ended on the effect display device 27, and the display of the result image is started. As described above, when the predetermined operation condition is satisfied before the return timing indicated by the symbol T13 or the upper limit time timing indicated by the symbol T14, the operation effective period ends.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, when the third special operation effect is executed, the operation of the operation button 19 is not performed at the timing indicated by the symbol T12, and the period end command is issued by the return timing indicated by the symbol T13. If not input, a return command is output from the display control CPU 42a to the overall control CPU 41a.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10C, even if the third special operation effect is executed, the period end command is not input by the return timing indicated by reference symbol T13, and the return command Is not input, the operation valid period ends at the upper limit time timing indicated by reference numeral T14.

  In this embodiment, the output timing of the operation effect start command is a predetermined timing, the upper limit time of the operation valid period is a specified timing, the return timing when the special operation effect is executed is a special timing, and the normal operation effect The return timing when is executed corresponds to a specific timing.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The overall control CPU 41a outputs a period end command to the display control CPU 42a when a predetermined operation condition that the operation button 19 is operated is satisfied during the operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button 19 is effective. . When the special condition for executing the first special operation effect is satisfied, the display control CPU 42a performs control to display the result image when the period end command is input. On the other hand, the display control CPU 42a performs control to output a return command to the overall control CPU 41a and display a result image when a period end command is not input before the return timing during the operation valid period. For this reason, when the return command is output to the overall control CPU 41a, it can be specified by the overall control CPU 41a that the period end command has not been input before the return timing during the operation valid period, and the result image Can also be displayed. Therefore, even when the period end command is not input before the return timing during the operation valid period, by appropriately controlling the display of the result image, it is possible to enhance the effect of the display of the result image, It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  (2) The overall control CPU 41a is a case where the return command is not input due to, for example, garbled information of the return command, for example, because the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied before the upper limit time timing after the return timing. In addition, the period control command can be output to the display control CPU 42a, and the result image can be displayed on the display control CPU 42a. Therefore, even when the return command is not input, by appropriately controlling the display of the result image, the effect of displaying the result image can be enhanced and the interest in the game can be improved. .

  (3) The operation effects include a special operation effect that is executed when a special condition is satisfied and a normal operation effect that is executed when a specific condition is satisfied. When the specific condition is satisfied, the display control CPU 42a performs control to display the result image when the period end command is input, while the period end command is not input by the return timing during the operation valid period. No return command is output to the overall control CPU 41a. Therefore, whether or not to output a return command from the display control CPU 42a to the overall control CPU 41a when the period end command is not input before the return timing during the operation valid period can be made different depending on the type of operation effect. . Therefore, the control content can be varied depending on the type of operation effect, the special operation effect can be appropriately controlled, the effect of the special operation effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

  (4) The special operation effect is an effect that has a higher degree of advantage for the player than the normal operation effect. For this reason, when a special operation effect that is more advantageous to the player than the normal operation effect is executed, the display control CPU 42a controls the display when the period end command is not input before the return timing during the operation effective period. The return command can be output to the control CPU 41a. Therefore, by appropriately controlling the special operation effect having a high degree of advantage, the effect of the special operation effect can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) The display control CPU 42a can output a return command to the overall control CPU 41a at the return timing during the operation effective period, and the overall control CPU 41a performs control to end the operation effective period according to the input of the return command. . For this reason, the display control CPU 42a can output the return command to the overall control CPU 41a to cause the overall control CPU 41a to specify that the return timing is within the operation effective period, and to end the operation effective period. Therefore, even when the return timing is within the operation effective period, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by appropriately controlling the operation effective period.

  (6) In particular, the display control CPU 42a displays the operation image during the operation effective period in which the operation of the operation button 19 is effective, and terminates the display of the operation image on the display unit in response to the return timing. I do. Therefore, the display control CPU 42a can end the display of the operation image in response to the return timing. Therefore, even when it is the return timing during the operation valid period, it is possible to appropriately control the display of the operation image, the effect of displaying the operation image can be enhanced, and the interest in the game is improved. Can be planned.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the special operation effect is executed during the reach effect while the special game is being executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, when the effect symbol in any row is not temporarily displayed. A special operation effect may be executed at the same time, or a special operation effect may be executed during the big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the normal operation effect is executed when the special game is being executed and the effect symbol of any row is not temporarily stopped. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, reach effect The normal operation effect may be executed during the game, and the normal operation effect may be executed during the big hit game.

In the above embodiment, for example, various operation effects may be executed during execution of the same special game, for example, may be executed during execution of the same jackpot game.
In the embodiment described above, the operation image is displayed on the effect display device 27 over the operation effective period from the start of the operation effective period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the effect display device 27 during the operation effective period. There may be a period during which the operation image is not displayed, and the operation image may be displayed on the effect display device 27 during the operation effective period. For example, the display of the operation image may be started from the start of the operation effective period. That is, although the operation effect timing is before the start timing of the operation effective period, the operation effect timing may be the same as the start timing of the operation effective period.

  In the above embodiment, the return timing is 5 frames before the upper limit time timing during the operation valid period, but is not limited thereto, and may be, for example, 4 frames or less and 6 frames or more. That is, the return timing may be before the upper limit time timing during the operation effective period, or may be the upper limit time timing during the operation effective period.

  In the above embodiment, for example, it does not matter whether the operation image is displayed in the same display mode or in a different display mode in each operation effect. Further, for example, it does not matter whether the result image is displayed in the same display mode or in a different display mode in each operation effect.

  In the above embodiment, a special operation effect is displayed in which a result image that can identify a winning result is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special operation effect in which a result image that suggests a winning result is displayed is executed. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the return timing when each special operation effect is executed and the return timing when the normal operation effect is executed are defined to be the same based on the upper limit time of the operation effective period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be defined differently, for example. For example, you may prescribe | regulate so that the return timing in case each special operation effect is performed may differ. Further, for example, since the return command is not output for the normal operation effect, the return timing when the normal operation effect is executed may not be defined.

  In the above embodiment, at the operation effect timing, the type of the operation effect and the type of the result image can be specified by the display control CPU 42a by the operation effect start command, but this is not restrictive. For example, a command that can specify at least one of the type of operation effect and the type of result image by the display control CPU 42a may be input in response to an input of a game start command (start of a special game).

  In the above embodiment, for example, there are a plurality of types of button images, and any type of button image may be displayed by an operation effect start command. Further, for example, a control command (for example, an operation effect start command) that can specify the type of button image may be output.

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the period end command is not input before the return timing, the display control CPU 42a ends the display of the operation image regardless of the input of the period end command thereafter, and displays the result image. It may be displayed. In this case, the overall control CPU 41a may not output the period end command when the return command is input.

  In the above embodiment, when an operation command is input, an image indicating that a predetermined operation has been performed is displayed on the effect display device 27. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the meter rises and damage is added. For example, an image corresponding to the number of times the operation button 19 has been operated or the operation time may be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the type of the result image is determined by the overall control CPU 41a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the type of the result image may be determined by the display control CPU 42a. In this case, the display control CPU 42a may determine the type of the result image based on the game start command. Further, the display control CPU 42a may determine one of a plurality of types of result images in response to an input of an operation command. As a specific example, the display control CPU 42a specifies the operation time and the number of operations of the operation button 19 based on the input of the operation command. Based on the specific result, the display control CPU 42a determines the first result image when the specified time or the specified number of times has not been reached, and determines the second result image when the specified time or the specified number of times has been reached. . In this case, the second result image may be a result image having a higher degree of jackpot expectation than the first result image, and the second result image is a result image having a higher accuracy of the winning result than the first result image. May be. The display control CPU 42a may determine the type of the result image when the game start command is input, or may determine the type of the result image when the operation effect start command is input, and the period ends. When a command is input, the type of the result image may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, for example, at the return timing, the display control CPU 42a outputs a return command to the overall control CPU 41a. However, if a period end command is not input even after a predetermined elapsed time has passed, It may be output again to the overall control CPU 41a. In this case, since the first return command is output at the return timing five frames before the upper limit time timing of the operation valid period, the return command can be output a plurality of times before the upper limit time timing of the operation valid period. In this case, the display control ROM 42b stores the upper limit time timing of the operation effective period corresponding to the type of operation effect, and the display control CPU 42a sets the upper limit time timing of the operation effective period corresponding to the type of operation effect. It may be identifiable. Then, the display control CPU 42a may display the result image when the period end command is not input before the upper limit time timing. That is, the display control CPU 42a may display the result image in response to the return timing.

In the above embodiment, for example, it does not matter whether the predetermined number of times is one time or a plurality of times.
In the above embodiment, for example, an image prompting the operation of the operation button 19 does not have to be displayed during the operation effective period (so-called “hidden button”), and other predetermined images such as a character image performing a predetermined action An operation image may be displayed such that the image is displayed in a predetermined display mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the long press operation of the operation button 19 has been started and the long press operation of the operation button 19 has not ended, the second operation command may be continuously output.

  In the above embodiment, the special operation effect is an effect that has a higher degree of jackpot expectation than the normal operation effect, but is not limited thereto, for example, an effect that has a lower jackpot expectation level than the normal operation effect, For example, the normal operation effect may be the same effect as the jackpot expectation.

  In the above embodiment, for example, each special operation effect may be an effect with a different degree of advantage for the player, or an effect with the same degree of advantage for the player. As a specific example, the second special operation effect and the third special operation effect may be effects that have a higher degree of advantage than the first special operation effect, or vice versa. In addition, for example, the second special operation effect may be an effect having a higher degree of advantage than the third special operation effect, or may be in the opposite relationship.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot game is adopted as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a high probability state given after the jackpot game is ended, or the jackpot game is ended. A high base state applied later may be used. That is, it is only necessary that an advantageous state can be given. Further, for example, it may be in a state where it is easy to assist a bonus in a slot game machine or winning a symbol (so-called “assist time”).

  -In the said embodiment, either a normal operation effect and the 1st-3rd special operation effect may not be performed, and another operation effect may be performed. For example, a plurality of operation effects may be executed during one special game, or a plurality of operation effects may be executed during one big hit game.

  In the above embodiment, the overall control CPU 41a determines whether it is the operation effect timing, the operation effective period start timing, and the upper limit time timing, but is not limited thereto, and may be determined by, for example, the display control CPU 42a. That is, at least a part (a part or all) of the control related to the operation effective period may be performed by the display control CPU 42a. In this case, the display control ROM 42b stores information capable of specifying the operation effect timing corresponding to the type of operation effect, the start timing of the operation effective period, and the upper limit time timing, and the display control CPU 42a is based on the information. The operation effect timing corresponding to the type of operation effect, the start timing of the operation effective period, and the upper limit time timing can be specified.

  In the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to image display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention may be applied to other effects such as sound output, lamp emission, and movable effect member movement. Good.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a high probability state may be given when a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 31 passes a privilege area provided downstream of the special winning opening 31 (so-called “V machine”).

In the above embodiment, for example, a small lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a jackpot type that becomes a low base state after the jackpot game ends.

  In the above embodiment, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be executed with priority over the second special game. . Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first start port 28 and the second start port 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be executed simultaneously. Good.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 40, the overall control board 41, and the display control board 42 are disposed and various functions are mounted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the function of one board is the other board. It may be installed as a function. Further, for example, the overall control board 41 and the display control board 42 may be configured as the same board. The first control means (first control CPU) having the functions of the overall control board 41 and the functions of the display control board 42 The second control means (second control CPU) having the above may be provided on the same substrate. That is, it is not limited to such three types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, two types or less, four types or more substrates.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot (hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of jackpot may be specified by a game start command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area where the special hold number is subtracted by “1”.

  In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine is employed, but the type of the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two types, three types, one type two types of mixing machines, or the like. Further, not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, for example, a slot machine in which a symbol variation game is executed in response to a game start operation may be employed. In this case, it may be a slot machine that stops a symbol in the symbol variation game according to a stop operation or a slot machine that stops a symbol in the variation game after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, in the slot machine, a winning combination (for example, a bell role, a re-playing role, etc.) is determined in response to a game start operation, and a symbol is stopped and displayed based on the winning combination and the operation mode of the stop operation. Then, a state in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are likely to be an advantageous combination (a state in which the probability that the symbols to be stopped and displayed is an advantageous combination is high or a stop operation mode in which the symbols to be stopped and displayed are an advantageous combination is notified. A state with a high probability corresponds to an advantageous state.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) An operation means operable by a player, a display means for displaying an image, a first control means for performing control in accordance with an operation of the operation means, and a control for displaying an image on the display means 2 control means, and the second control means can output special control information to the first control means at a special timing during the operation effective period, and the first control means can output the special control information. Control for terminating the operation valid period is performed in response to an input of control information.

(B) The first control means outputs third control information to the second control means when a predetermined operation is performed by the operation means during the operation effective period.
(C) The special operation effect is an effect of displaying a result image when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied, and the specific operation effect is a result image when the predetermined operation condition is not satisfied. It is the effect which does not display.

  (D) The first control means performs control to end the operation effective period when the predetermined operation condition is satisfied during the operation effective period, and the predetermined operation condition is satisfied during the operation effective period. If the second control information is not input, or if the second control information is not input and the prescribed timing is reached, control to end the operation effective period is performed. It is characterized by that.

  (E) The first control means outputs fourth control information to the second control means at a predetermined timing before the operation effective period is started, and the second control means When information is input, control is performed to display a specific image on the display unit, and to display the specific image on the display unit continuously even during the operation effective period, and when the first control information is input In addition, the display of the specific image is terminated.

  A1 ... Normal actuator, A2 ... Special actuator, SE1 ... First start sensor, SE2 ... Second start sensor, SE3 ... Special winning sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General winning sensor, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 18 ... Speaker , 19 ... operation buttons (operation means), 20 ... game board, 21 ... game area, 22a ... first special symbol display section, 22b ... second special symbol display section, 27 ... effect display device (display means), 28 ... 1st starting port, 29 ... 2nd starting port, 30 ... Normal variable member, 31 ... Extra prize opening, 32 ... Special variable member, 33 ... Gate, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... Main control CPU (advantageous state giving means) 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... overall control board, 41a ... overall control CPU (first control means), 41b ... overall control ROM, 41c ... overall control AM, 42 ... display control board, 42a ... display control CPU (second control means), 42b ... display control ROM, 42c ... display control RAM.

Claims (4)

Operation means operable by the player;
Display means for displaying an image;
First control means for performing control according to the operation of the operation means;
Second control means for performing control to display an image on the display means,
The second control unit causes the display unit to display a specific image during an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation unit is effective, and performs special control on the first control unit at a special timing during the operation effective period. Information can be output, and control to end the display of the specific image on the display means according to the special timing,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first control means performs control to end the operation valid period in response to input of the special control information. The first control unit outputs specific control information to the second control unit when a predetermined operation condition by the operation unit is satisfied during the operation effective period,
The second control means performs control to end display of the specific image on the display means when the specific control information is input, while the specific control information is reached by a special timing during the operation effective period. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special control information can be output to the first control means when no is input, and control for terminating display of the specific image on the display means is performed. The first control means outputs the specific control information to the second control means in response to the input of the special control information,
3. The control according to claim 2, wherein when the specific control information is input after the special control information is output to the first control unit, the second control unit performs control to end display of the specific image on the display unit. The gaming machine described.   The first control means, when the predetermined control condition is not satisfied and the special control information is not input before a predetermined timing after the special timing, the second control means The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific control information is output to the game machine.