JP2019063442A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement toward games.SOLUTION: If a first operation button is operated when a background image, a presentation symbol, and a title demonstration image are displayed from a first standby period to a third standby period, a sound volume meter and a light volume meter for selecting one type from multiple types of sound volume and light volume are displayed in addition to the background image, the presentation symbol, and the title demonstration image. On the other hand, if a second operation button is operated when the background image, the presentation symbol, and the title demonstration image are displayed from the first standby period to the third standby period, a character selection image for selecting one type from multiple types of characters is displayed in place of the background image, the presentation symbol, and the title demonstration image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a symbol variation game is executed in response to, for example, the entry of a gaming ball into a starting opening. Then, after a big hit in the symbol variation game, a big hit game is given. Further, during the execution of the symbol variation game, for example, a predetermined effect such as an advance notice effect or the like capable of specifying an expectation that the symbol variation game is a big hit is performed.

  Among such gaming machines, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when the execution of the symbol variation game is permitted and the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended, the symbol variation is performed. Some are controlled during a waiting period to wait for the game to run. And in such a waiting period, one of a plurality of types of effect modes can be selected as an effect mode of a predetermined effect.

JP 2007-135676 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, although any one of a plurality of types of effect modes can be selected, it is desired to improve the interest for the game by enhancing the effect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems existing in such conventional techniques, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

  The gaming machine for solving the above problems is a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined effect, an image display means for displaying a predetermined image, and a case where execution of a symbol variation game is permitted, and of a symbol variation game A standby period control means for controlling a standby period when the execution is not suspended, and the predetermined predetermined presentation effect mode includes a plurality of types of first effect modes and a plurality of types of second effect modes The image display means is configured to select one of the plurality of first effect modes when the first operation means is operated while displaying a predetermined image during a predetermined standby period. An image is added to a predetermined image and displayed, and when the second operation means is operated while the predetermined image is displayed during the predetermined waiting period, any one of the plurality of second effect modes is selected. The second image for And it is required to display me.

  With regard to the above-mentioned gaming machine, when the first operation means is operated during execution of a symbol variation game, the image display means displays the predetermined image during the predetermined standby period. The first image may be displayed in a display mode different from that in the case where is operated.

  With regard to the gaming machine, the plurality of types of first effect modes include a plurality of types of specific first effect modes, and when the first image is displayed, any of the plurality of types of first effect modes Can be selected, and when the second image is displayed, any of the plurality of types of second rendering modes can be selected, and any of the plurality of types of specific first rendering modes can be selected. It may be

  With regard to the gaming machine, when the first image is displayed, any one of the plurality of types of first effect modes can be selected, and when the second image is displayed, the plurality of types of second effects are displayed. It is possible to select any of the rendering modes, and during the execution of the symbol variation game, it is possible to select any of the plurality of first rendering modes, and select any of the plurality of second rendering modes. It may be impossible.

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

The figure which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The figure which shows a game board typically. The figure which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the outline | summary of a waiting period. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows the flow of a waiting period. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the operation | movement aspect of a movable body. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the display mode of the presentation display apparatus in volume adjustment and light quantity adjustment. (A)-(e) is a figure which shows the method of sound volume adjustment and light quantity adjustment. The figure which shows the display mode of the effect display apparatus in character production. FIG. 7 is a view showing a selection mode of a presentation character. The figure which shows a movable body presentation determination process. The figure which shows movable body production execution processing. The figure which shows initialization processing. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the example of the aspect of a waiting period, and the execution aspect of movable body rendition. The figure which shows an example of the aspect of the waiting period in another example.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame 11. In the frame 11, a game board 20 described later is mounted.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, by operating the launch handle 16, the launch intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decoration lamp 17 as a light emitting means. The decoration lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting, blinking, and extinguishing (hereinafter, referred to as an emission effect) as one of the effects. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 as sound output means. The speaker 18 executes, as one of the effects, an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting voices of human and animal voices, sound effects, and music. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first operation button BT1, a second operation button BT2, a third operation button BT3 and an operation lever LE as operation means operable by the player. The second operation button BT2 is configured by four operation units of an upper button UBT, a lower button DBT, a right button RBT, and a left button LBT.

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

  The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display portion 22a is configured to be able to display one or more types of first special symbols. The first special symbol display section 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is displayed on a fixed stop. 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 portion 22b is configured to be able to display one or more types of second special symbols. The second special symbol display portion 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is displayed on a fixed stop. In the following description, "the second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as "the second special game".

  In the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished from one another, they may be collectively shown as a "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of the lottery internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 (big hit lottery described later).

  In the present specification, "variation display" means a state in which the type of symbol being displayed changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the term "decided stop display" means that a symbol is displayed on a fixed basis and stopped, and the type of symbol being displayed does not change. In the present specification, "definite stop display" and "derivative" have the same meaning with respect to a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display portions 22a and 22b include a big hit symbol as a predetermined display result and an off symbol as an off display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-round symbol is derived, the player can recognize the out-of-plane.

  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 prior to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, and a jackpot game is awarded after the end of the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is advantageous to the player because the player can obtain a large number of winning balls. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot symbol is displayed in the special game, control is performed in a state where the jackpot game advantageous to the player is provided. In the present embodiment, the state in which the big hit game is awarded corresponds to the advantageous state.

  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 of the first special game whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is indicated as “first special pending 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 of the second special game whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is indicated as “second special pending number”. For example, the maximum values of the first special holding number and the second special holding number are “4”, respectively.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal symbol display portion 22e. The normal symbol display portion 22e is configured to be able to display one or more types of normal symbols. The normal symbol display portion 22e can execute a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally a normal symbol is determined and stopped. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The ordinary symbols that can be derived from the ordinary symbol display portion 22e include an ordinary hit symbol and an offset symbol. If a normal hit symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal hit. In the normal game, when the normal losing symbol is derived, the player can usually recognize the falling. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the normal symbols is won, the normal hitting symbols are derived in the normal game, and the normal hitting game is awarded after the end of the normal game. Although details will be described later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because the player can easily establish the holding condition of the second special game.

  The information display device 22 includes a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22 f displays information that allows recognition of the number of normal games whose execution is being held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of normal reservations is "4".

  The information display device 22 may include a state display unit that displays information capable of recognizing the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. For example, the information displayed in the state display unit may be information that can specify that the state is a high probability state described later, or may be information that can specify that the state is a high base state described later. The plurality of display units do not have to be provided on the same member (in the present embodiment, the information display device 22 in the present embodiment), and may be separately provided in parts different from the present embodiment.

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is provided with a game area 21 in which game balls flow down on the front side (front side). In addition, the game board 20 is provided with a guiding passage 25 for guiding the game balls fired by the operation of the firing handle 16 to the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a center frame 26 provided with various decorations substantially at the center of the game area 21. The center frame 26 has an opening 26a. The center frame 26 may be expressed as a center character.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an effect display device 27 as effect executing means for executing effects. The effect display device 27 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display device. The effect display device 27 may be an organic EL display type display device, or may be a display device configured to include a projector and a screen. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r in which an image is displayed. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 corresponds to an image display means for displaying an image. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 27 r through the opening 26 a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying various images as one of the effects. Further, in the present embodiment, the display effect, the light emission effect described above, and the sound effect described above correspond to a predetermined effect. And in this embodiment, the effect display apparatus 27, the decoration lamp 17, and the speaker 18 correspond to a predetermined effect execution means.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start opening 28 opened in the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting opening 28 is always open to allow the game ball to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball having entered the first start port 28 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the gaming ball having entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the hold condition of the first special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start opening 29 opened in the game area 21 below the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball entering the second start port 29 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball having entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition of the second special game can be established, and the payout condition of the award ball is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with the normally variable member 30 in the game area 21. The normal variable member 30 can operate in the open state of the normal variable member 30 and in the closed state of the normal variable member 30. Normally, the open state of the variable member 30 is a state in which the gaming ball can enter the second starting opening 29 or is easy to enter. Normally, the closed state of the variable member 30 is a state where the gaming ball can not enter the second starting opening 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal actuator A1 for operating the variable member 30 (shown in FIG. 3). The normal variable member 30 is operated to open the normal variable member 30 in the normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special winning opening 31 opened in the game area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a special winning sensor SE3 for detecting the gaming ball having entered the big winning opening 31 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special winning sensor SE3, the payout condition of the winning balls is established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 32 in the game area 21. The special variable member 32 can operate in the open state of the special variable member 32 and in the closed state of the special variable member 32. The open state of the special variable member 32 is a state in which the gaming ball can enter the big winning opening 31 or is easy to enter. The closed state of the special variable member 32 is a state in which the gaming ball can not enter the big winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a special actuator A2 for operating the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 3). The special variable member 32 is operated to open the special variable member 32 in the big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which game balls can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the game area 21. The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that detects gaming balls passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game may be established.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 opened in the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general prize sensor SE5 for detecting the gaming ball having entered the general prize hole 34 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the gaming ball having entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the payout condition of the winning balls is established. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of general winning openings.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a first starting opening 28, a second starting opening 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as a winning opening. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the first starting opening 28, the second starting opening 29, the large winning opening 31, and the general winning opening 34. The "winning" is that the gaming ball enters the winning opening. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a member such as a nail, a windmill or the like for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has an out port 35. For example, the out port 35 is opened in the game area 21 at the lower end of the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with an out port sensor SE6 that detects the game ball entered in the out port 35 (shown in FIG. 3). For example, the out port sensor SE6 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which the game ball having entered the out port 35 passes. In the present embodiment, among the game balls launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered the winning opening are discharged from the out port 35 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a plurality of out-ports.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a movable body 80. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a movable body actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 3 and sometimes described as “actuator A3”) for operating the movable body 80. For example, a stepping motor can be employed as the actuator A3.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 also includes an original position sensor SE7 and an effect position sensor SE8. The original position sensor SE7 is a sensor that detects that the movable body 80 is at the original position described later. The effect position sensor SE8 is a sensor that detects that the movable body 80 is located at an effect position described later.

Next, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a low probability state and a high probability state as the states in which the big hit probability is different. The big hit probability is the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery. The high probability state is a state in which the jackpot probability (probability of being a big hit) is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is an advantageous state for the player because the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is higher than the low probability state. The high probability state is a so-called “probability fluctuation state (probability state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as a state in which the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of launching game balls is different. The high base state is an improvement in the ball entering rate in which the ball entering rate of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 29 is improved compared to the low base state. As described above, in the high base state, the ball entering rate of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 29 is improved compared to the low base state, and the ball entering the second starting opening 29 becomes easy. From this, the player is in an advantageous state. The high base state is a so-called "power support state", and the low base state is a so-called "non-power support state".

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol fluctuation time reduction control in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is shorter than in the low base state. The second control is probability variation control of a normal symbol that changes the probability of winning a normal symbol winning lottery (normal hit probability) to 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 normally variable member 30 in one normal hit game is longer than in the low base state. In addition, as the opening time extension control, control to increase the number of times of opening of the variable member 30 normally in one normal hit game more than in the low base state, and one open of the variable member 30 in normal hit game At least one control may be performed out of the control for making the time longer than in the low base state.

  In the present embodiment, the ordinary hit probability in the low base state exceeds zero. For this reason, the variable member 30 can be operated open in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be zero. In this case, normally, the variable member 30 is not operated in the open state in the low base state.

  Also, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time reduction control that makes the variation time of the special game (for example, the average variation time) shorter than in the low base state. When performing the variation time shortening control of the special symbol, the high base state is a so-called "variation time shortening condition" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-fluctuating time reduction state" for the special symbol.

  In the following description, the low probability state and the low base state are referred to as the “low probability low base state”, and the high probability state and the low base state are referred to as the “high probability low base state”. Further, a state in which the low probability state and the high base state are referred to as a “low probability high base state”, and a state in which the high probability state and the high base state are referred to as a “high probability high base state”.

Next, the big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of big hit symbols as a big hit symbol of a special symbol. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with the symbols ZA and ZB as a big hit symbol of the first special symbol. Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with the symbols Za and Zb as a big hit symbol of the second special symbol. The types of jackpots are determined for each of the plural types of jackpot symbols. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, using the type of jackpot symbol, it is expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Also, as a type of jackpot game awarded based on the type of jackpot, using the type of jackpot symbol, it is expressed as a jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

  In the present embodiment, of the first special symbols, 65 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the pattern ZA, and 35 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the pattern ZB. Similarly, among the second special symbols, 65 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the symbol Za, and 35 types of big hit symbols are distributed to the symbol Zb.

  In the jackpot game, a predetermined effect is first performed over a predetermined opening time. In the present embodiment, as a predetermined effect, an opening effect for notifying the start of a big hit game is performed. In the big hit game, a round game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened is performed after the opening time. The round game is played with the upper limit number of times as the upper limit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number is a predetermined number set in advance.

  One round game is ended by establishing a first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or a second end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the special winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. In round games, round effects are performed. And, in the big hit game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed over a predetermined ending time. In the present embodiment, an ending effect of notifying the end of the big hit game is performed as the predetermined effect. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending time.

  The first prescribed number of times (16 times in the present embodiment) is defined as the prescribed number of round games for the symbols ZA and Za. For the symbols ZB and Zb, a second prescribed number of times (four times in the present embodiment) smaller than the first prescribed number of times is defined as the prescribed number of round games.

  In the patterns ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the states after the end of the big hit game. 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 while the next big hit game is being given.

  In the patterns ZB and Zb, a low probability state and a high base state are defined as the state after the big hit game is over. After the big hit game end based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a low probability state is given, and a predetermined upper limit number of special games are ended, or before the upper limit number of special games is ended. A high base condition is awarded during a whistle where a big hit game is awarded.

Next, an example of effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, among the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 27, there is a effect symbol variation game in which a combination of effect symbols is finally derived while displaying the effect symbols variably displayed in a plurality of lines. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) to which a decoration such as a character or a pattern is applied, and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third row symbol rows in a predetermined direction.

  The effect game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a combination of effect symbols according to the special symbol derived in the special game is derived. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the big hit design combination by the production design is the design combination where the production design of all lines becomes identical like “333” and “777”. In the special game, when the out-of-round symbol is derived, in the effect game, a combination of out-of-patterns due to the in-process symbol is derived. For example, the symbol combination of the detachment by the production symbol is a symbol combination such as “787” or “556” in which at least a part of the production symbol in the row is different from the production symbol in the other row. Note that, in the effect game, the effect pattern may be temporarily displayed before the finalized display. In the present specification, “temporary display” is a temporary stop state before the effect pattern is displayed as a fixed stop, and for example, the effect pattern is in a state of fluctuating fluctuation display.

  The effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In Reach, the same effect pattern is temporarily displayed on a specific row (the first and third rows in this embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (the second row in this embodiment) It is in the state where the production design of) is being fluctuated and displayed. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects different in the motion of the character and the effect pattern to be appeared.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main substrate 40. The main substrate 40 performs various processes, and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub substrate 41. The sub-substrate 41 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main substrate 40. For example, the sub-substrate 41 performs processing for causing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a executes 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. Further, the main control ROM 40 b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern is information that can identify the variation time of the game until the special game is ended after the special game is started. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the contents of the effect game which is performed during the period in which the special game is ended after the special game is started. The variation pattern does not have to be information that can specify the contents of the effect of the effect game to be performed during the final game after the special game is started.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. In the big hit fluctuation pattern, as the contents of the effect game, the contents of the effect of causing the jackpot symbol combination to be finally derived through reach effect are defined. In the out-of-out fluctuation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content for causing the symbol combination of the off-position to be finally derived is determined without passing through the reach effect or through the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 40 c is configured to be capable of storing various information that is rewritten during the 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. Further, the main substrate 40 is configured to be capable of generating a random number. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or may be generated as software random numbers.

  The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE6 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE6 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 content of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-substrate 41 will be described.
The sub-substrate 41 and the main substrate 40 are connected. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a control signal can be output in one direction from the main substrate 40 to the sub substrate 41.

  The sub board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41 a, a sub control ROM 41 b, and a sub control RAM 41 c. The sub control CPU 41a performs various processing (for example, processing related to effects) by executing the sub control program. The sub control ROM 41 b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub control ROM 41 b stores display effect data related to display effects in the effect display device 27. The sub control ROM 41 b stores light emission effect data relating to a light emission effect in the decoration lamp 17. The sub control ROM 41 b stores voice effect data on the sound effect in the speaker 18.

  The sub control RAM 41 c 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 sub control RAM 41 c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the sub-substrate 41 is configured to be capable of generating a random number. For example, the random numbers may be generated as hardware random numbers or may be generated as software random numbers.

  The sub control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub control CPU 41a and the decoration lamp 17 are connected. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17. The sub control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub control CPU 41a, the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 and the operation lever LE are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the operation buttons BT1 to BT3 and the operation lever LE have been operated.

  The sub control CPU 41a and the original position sensor SE7 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when the original position sensor SE7 detects that the movable body 80 is at the original position.

  The sub control CPU 41a and the effect position sensor SE8 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input a detection signal that is output when the effect position sensor SE8 detects that the movable body 80 is at the effect position.

The sub control CPU 41a and the actuator A3 are connected. The sub control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuator A3.
Next, special symbol input processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Special symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the gaming ball has entered the first start opening 28 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1.
When the game ball enters the first starting opening 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). Do. If the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the number. As a result, the hold condition of the first special game is established. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special holding number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) which can specify the updated first special hold number. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processing.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main substrate 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 big hit lottery, a random number used for determining a big hit 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 for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number according to a predetermined method.

  When the gaming ball has not entered the first starting opening 28, when the first special holding 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, main control The CPU 40a determines whether or not the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. If the game ball has not entered the second starting opening 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 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). Do. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. If the second special holding number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates the same. Thereby, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated second special holding number is displayed. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main substrate 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 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, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, it is possible to suspend the execution until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Special symbol start processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the special game is established. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination if it is not in the big hit game and not in the special game, while it makes a negative decision if it is in the big hit game or in the special game. If the execution condition of the special game is 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 satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c is one or more. When the second special hold number is one or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the second special game. On the other hand, when the second special holding number is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the first special holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c is one or more. When the first special hold number is one or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process to start the first special game. On the other hand, when the first special holding number is not one or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. Thus, the main control CPU 40a gives priority to the second special game over the first special game.

  When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special holding number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the first stored random number information among the random number information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c when the random number information stored first is read out.

  Next, based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to be a big hit. This processing corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination). The determination as to whether or not a big hit is made is determined, for example, based on whether or not the value of the random number that can be identified from the random number information matches the big hit determination value. The determination of whether or not to be a big hit may be made based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number that can be identified from the random number information and the big hit determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  If it is determined that a big hit will be made, the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol derived in the first special game and a 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 big hit symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can specify the determined big hit symbol. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern and information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set in output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when determining that it does not become a big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines an out-of-out symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-out 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 out-of-out symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) capable of specifying the determined out-of-out symbol in the output buffer. When the variation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern and information (hereinafter referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set in output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the 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 when starting the first special game described above. In other words, the main control CPU 40a is based on the result of subtraction of the first special reserve number, the big hit lottery (big hit determination), the big hit lottery based on the result of the big hit lottery (big hit determination) The determination of the fluctuation pattern and the setting of the symbol command and the game start command are performed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  Then, when the special symbol start process is ended, the main control CPU 40a executes the 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 fluctuation time set in the fluctuation 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. In addition, when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start process has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a instructs the fluctuation stop of the effect pattern, and information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect pattern (hereinafter referred to as the game Set the end command to the output buffer.

  Subsequently, a standby state process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. In the present embodiment, a period controlled to the standby state is referred to as a standby period. Although the details will be described later, the waiting period is a period controlled when the execution of the special game is permitted and the execution of the special game is not suspended.

  The main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when both the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number are “0” when the predetermined variation interval time has elapsed after the special game is finished executing. Do. In addition, when the big hit game (ending time of the big hit game) ends, the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state if both the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number are “0”. As described above, the main control CPU 40a controls the standby state when execution of the special game is permitted and when execution of the special game is not suspended. When controlling to the standby state, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (demonstration designation command) capable of specifying that the standby state is in effect.

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

  When the big game special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets in the output buffer information (hereinafter referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time. When the opening time elapses, 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). After starting the round game, when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is closed, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeatedly performs the processing for executing such a round game until the specified number of round games are finished. The main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) capable of specifying the start of the round game every time the round game is started. When the final round game is over, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the output buffer, information (hereinafter referred to as an ending command) which can specify the start of the ending time. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, when ending the big hit game, a main probability state assigned to the main control RAM 40 c with a value capable of specifying control to a high probability state Set in the flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za, when ending the big hit game, the main control RAM 40 c is assigned a value that can be specified to control the high base state. Set to base status flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the state so as to be in the high probability state and the high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, a main probability state assigned to the main control RAM 40 c is a value that can be specified to control the low probability state when the big hit game is ended. Set in the flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 40a grants the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb, when the big hit game is ended, the main control RAM 40 c is assigned a value that can be specified to control to the high base state. Set to base status flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state having the upper limit number of times, the main control RAM 40c stores the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number as the remaining number of special games giving the high base state.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts one from the remaining number stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number becomes 0, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the main base state flag, a value capable of specifying control to be in the low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number becomes 0. 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 giving a big hit game, the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to a low probability state as a main probability state flag when starting a big hit game. In addition, when the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify control to the low base state in the main base state flag when starting the big hit game.

  When the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to the low probability state as the main probability state flag, the output buffer can output 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 capable of specifying control to a high probability state as a main probability state flag, information capable of specifying a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a high probability state command) Set) in the output buffer.

  When main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to be in the low base state in the main base state flag, the output buffer is information capable of specifying the low base state (hereinafter referred to as a low base state command). Set to On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying control to be in the high base state in the main base state flag, information capable of specifying the high base state (hereinafter referred to as high base state command) Set) in the output buffer.

  Further, in the processing other than the above-described processing, when the main control CPU 40a inputs a detection signal from the out-port sensor SE6, information capable of specifying that the gaming ball has entered the out-port 35 (hereinafter, out-port command ) Is set in the output buffer.

Next, the effect game process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-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 big hit symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination of the big hit by the effect symbol. If the special symbol that can be identified from the symbol command is the detached symbol, the sub control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the detachment due to the rendering symbol.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a holds the execution condition of the reach effect, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, determines the symbol combination (for example, "787") including the reach. In the present embodiment, it is defined that an outlier fluctuation pattern with reach effect is determined as an execution condition of reach effect. Note that, as the execution condition of the reach effect, it may be determined that the sub control CPU 41a has performed a predetermined reach lottery, and that the reach lottery has been won.

  In addition, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a, after starting the effect game, temporarily stops the symbol combination with the determined effect symbol when the predetermined timing comes, and also causes the input of the game end command to trigger the symbol combination with the determined effect symbol. To derive Note that the sub control CPU 41a may count a fluctuation time that can be identified from the fluctuation pattern, regardless of the game end command, and may derive a symbol combination triggered by the passage of the fluctuation time. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Subsequently, the standby period will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, in the present embodiment, the standby period includes a first standby period, a second standby period, a third standby period, a fourth standby period, and a character selection period. . FIG. 5A is a view showing an example of the display mode of the effect display device 27 immediately before being controlled in the standby period (first standby period). And FIGS. 5 (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) respectively indicate the first standby period, the second standby period, the third standby period, the fourth standby period, and It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of the effect display apparatus 27 when being controlled by the character selection period.

  First, in the first waiting period, demonstration waiting effects are executed. In this demonstration waiting effect, the aspect of the effect executed immediately before the start of the waiting period is continued (maintained). That is, the demonstration waiting effect is an effect to be executed in the aspect of the effect which was being executed immediately before the standby state was started (the aspect of the effect being executed when not being controlled to the standby state), and the standby state It is an effect performed in a manner that can not be identified. In other words, in the present embodiment, the aspect of the demonstration waiting effect is an aspect in which all the aspects of the effect performed before the standby period is started are the same.

  The demonstration waiting effect is executed so as to continue the mode when the special game is ended and the variation interval time has elapsed when the standby state is entered after the end of the special game. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), the display pattern 27r of the effect display device 27 continues from the time when the execution of the special game is finished and the variation interval time has elapsed. And the background image HG is continuously displayed on the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27.

  In addition, the demonstration waiting effect is executed such that the mode when the execution of the big hit game is ended continues when the standby state is obtained immediately after the execution of the big hit game is ended. Although illustration is omitted, a character image indicating the effect mode to be transferred is displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 continuously from the time when the execution of the big hit game is over, and the effect pattern when the big hit is achieved The determination is stopped and displayed on the display area 27 r of the display device 27, and the background image is continuously displayed on the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 performs the effect in the form of demonstration waiting effect in the first standby period. In the present embodiment, the mode of demonstration waiting effect corresponds to the first mode.

  The first waiting period is a case where the execution of the special game is permitted, and the start condition is satisfied when the execution of the special game is not suspended (indicated as “no suspension” in FIG. 4). That is, in the present embodiment, the first standby period is a controllable period when the standby period is started (becomes in the standby state).

  In the first standby period, a predetermined time t1 (see FIG. 14) elapses without an out-port command being input (no entry of the gaming ball into the out-port 35 being detected), and The termination condition is satisfied by any one of the operations of the second operation button BT2 before the predetermined time t1 elapses. That is, the predetermined time t1 corresponds to the time to be controlled in the first standby period when the gaming ball to the out port 35 is not detected and the second operation button BT2 is not operated.

  In the present embodiment, when the termination condition of the first waiting period is satisfied by the passage of the predetermined time t1, the second waiting period is controlled after the termination of the first waiting period. On the other hand, when the end condition of the first standby period is satisfied by operating the second operation button BT2, the character selection period is controlled after the first standby period ends.

  Next, in the second standby period, standby demonstration effects are performed. The standby demonstration effect is an effect that is executed in a mode that can identify that the apparatus is in the standby state. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5C, the background image HG is continuously displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27 as in the demonstration waiting effect, and unlike the demonstration waiting effect, the effect pattern Is temporarily displayed on the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and a standby demonstration effect is executed. As described above, the standby demonstration effect is an effect that is partially executed in a different manner as compared with the demonstration waiting effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the aspect of the demonstration waiting effect and the aspect of the waiting demonstration effect are partially different aspects.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 executes the effect in the mode of standby demonstration effect in the second standby period. In the present embodiment, the standby demonstration effect corresponds to the specific effect, and the mode of the standby demonstration effect corresponds to the second mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 that executes the standby demonstration effect in the second standby period corresponds to a specific effect executing means. In the present embodiment, the second standby period corresponds to a specific period.

  In the second standby period, the first standby period ends when the predetermined time t1 elapses, the fourth standby period ends when the predetermined time t4 elapses, and the character selection period ends. The start condition is satisfied by any of the above. That is, in the present embodiment, the second standby period is a period that can be controlled after the first standby period, the fourth standby period, and the character selection period have ended.

  The second standby period is either due to the passage of a predetermined time t2 (see FIG. 14) or the operation of the second operation button BT2 before the predetermined time t2 elapses. The end condition is met. That is, the predetermined time t2 corresponds to the time to be controlled in the second standby period when the second operation button BT2 is not operated.

  In the present embodiment, when the termination condition of the second standby period is satisfied by the passage of the predetermined time t2, the control is performed to the third standby period after the second standby period ends. On the other hand, when the end condition of the second standby period is satisfied by operating the second operation button BT2, the character selection period is controlled after the second standby period ends.

  Subsequently, in the third standby period, a title demonstration effect as a predetermined demonstration effect is performed. The title demonstration effect is an effect to be executed in a mode that can identify the standby state. As a specific example, the title demonstration effect is an effect to be executed in an aspect related to the title of a pachinko gaming machine without displaying the effect pattern. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5D, the title demonstration effect is executed by displaying the title demonstration image TDG in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Thus, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 executes a title demonstration effect in the third standby period.

  The start condition is satisfied in the third standby period triggered by the end of the second standby period when a predetermined time t2 elapses. That is, in the present embodiment, the third standby period is a controllable period after the end of the second standby period.

  The third standby period is either due to the elapse of a predetermined time t3 (see FIG. 14) or the operation of the second operation button BT2 before the predetermined time t3 elapses. The end condition is met. That is, the predetermined time t3 corresponds to the time controlled to the third standby period when the second operation button BT2 is not operated.

  In the present embodiment, when the termination condition of the third standby period is satisfied by the passage of the predetermined time t3, the fourth standby period is controlled after the third standby period ends. On the other hand, when the end condition of the third standby period is satisfied by operating the second operation button BT2, the character selection period is controlled after the third standby period ends.

  Next, in the fourth standby period, an effect capable of specifying a warning regarding the inset is performed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), “Pachinko / Pachislot is a play to be enjoyed moderately. "Let's be careful about the letters and" I'm stuck. " By displaying the alerting image KG including the characters “” in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27, an effect capable of specifying an alert regarding an intrusion is performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 executes an effect capable of specifying an alert regarding a stagnation during the fourth standby period.

  In the fourth standby period, the start condition is satisfied triggered by the end of the third standby period as a predetermined time t3 elapses. That is, in the present embodiment, the fourth standby period is a controllable period after the end of the third standby period.

  The fourth standby period is either due to the elapse of a predetermined time t4 (see FIG. 14) or the operation of the second operation button BT2 before the predetermined time t4 elapses. The end condition is met. That is, the predetermined time t4 corresponds to the time controlled to the fourth standby period when the second operation button BT2 is not operated.

  In the present embodiment, when the termination condition of the fourth standby period is satisfied by the passage of the predetermined time t4, the second standby period is controlled after the fourth standby period ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the end of the fourth standby period, control can be performed to the second standby period. On the other hand, when the end condition of the fourth standby period is satisfied by operating the second operation button BT2, the character selection period is controlled after the fourth standby period ends.

Finally, the character selection period is a period in which a character for effect to be described later can be selected.
A start condition is satisfied in the character selection period by operating the second operation button BT2 in the first to fourth standby periods. That is, in the present embodiment, in the first to fourth standby periods, the character selection period is controlled in accordance with the operation of the second operation button BT2. In the present embodiment, the character selection period corresponds to the specific waiting period.

  In the character selection period, the termination condition is satisfied by either the elapse of a predetermined time t5 or the operation of the second operation button BT2 before the predetermined time t5 elapses. That is, the predetermined time t5 corresponds to the time controlled in the character selection period when the second operation button BT2 is not operated.

  In the present embodiment, after the character selection period ends, control is performed to the second standby period. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the character selection period is controlled from the first to fourth standby periods, after the character selection period ends, the control is performed to the second standby period.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the character selection period ends, the first standby period, the third standby period, and the fourth standby period are not controlled.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 6, the movable body effect as the movable effect will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the movable body effect is not performed, the movable body 80 is located at the original position. When the movable body 80 is positioned at the original position, the entire movable body 80 is positioned inside the outer shape of the frame 11 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. In other words, when the movable body 80 is located at the original position, it can be grasped as a state in which the movable body 80 is housed inside the outer shape of the frame 11. Therefore, when the movable body 80 is in the original position, the player can not visually recognize the movable body 80.

  Then, when execution of the movable body effect is started, the movable body 80 operates from the original position toward the effect position. As shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the movable body 80 is located at the effect position, at least a part of the movable body 80 protrudes outward beyond the outer shape of the frame 11. Therefore, when the movable body is positioned at the effect position, the player can visually recognize the movable body 80. In addition, when execution of the movable body effect ends, the movable body 80 operates from the effect position toward the original position.

  In the present embodiment, execution of the movable body effect is started when execution of the standby demonstration effect of the second, fourth, sixth, sixth,... (Even number times) is started after being controlled to the standby state. . Further, the movable body effect is ended when either the second standby period is ended (the execution of the standby demonstration effect is ended) or the execution of the special game is started.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the movable body 80 that performs movable body effect corresponds to the movable means.
In the present embodiment, during the standby period and during the execution of the special game, the volume adjustment for adjusting the volume emitted from the speaker 18 (hereinafter sometimes referred to simply as “volume”), the light amount of the decoration lamp 17 (hereinafter It is possible to perform the light amount adjustment to adjust simply “the light amount”. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the display mode of the effect display device 27 at the time of performing the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment will be described.

First, the display mode of the effect display device 27 when the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment are performed in the standby period will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7A, when the first operation button BT1 is operated in the second standby period, the display area of the effect display device 27 is the volume meter M1, the light amount meter M2, the background image HG, and the effect pattern. Displayed on 27r. In other words, it can be said that the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in addition to the background image HG and the effect pattern already displayed. In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 is an image for selecting any one of a plurality of types of volume. In the present embodiment, the light amount meter M2 is an image for selecting any one of a plurality of types of light amounts.

  In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed overlapping the background image HG and a part of the effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the player can visually recognize the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in a region where the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 overlap the background image HG and the effect pattern, and the background image HG and the effect pattern It can not be viewed by the player. On the other hand, in the area where the volume meter M1 and the light quantity meter M2 do not overlap with the background image HG and the effect pattern, the player can visually recognize the background image HG and the effect pattern. As described above, in the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed on the front side (player's side) of the background image HG and the effect pattern. Further, in the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in part of the area where the background image HG and the effect pattern are displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first operation button BT1 is operated while displaying the background image HG and the effect pattern during the second standby period, the effect display device 27 determines the volume meter M1 and The light amount meter M2 is displayed in addition to the background image HG and the effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the first operation button BT1 corresponds to a first operation means.

  Although illustration is omitted, in the present embodiment, when the first operation button BT1 is operated while displaying the background image HG and the effect pattern during the first standby period, the effect display device 27 performs the volume control. The meter M1 and the light quantity meter M2 are displayed in addition to the background image HG and the effect pattern.

  Although illustration is omitted, in the present embodiment, when the first operation button BT1 is operated while displaying the title demo image TDG during the third standby period, the volume meter M1 And the light quantity meter M2 is added to the title demonstration image TDG and displayed.

  Further, the display modes of the volume meter M1 and the light quantity meter M2 include a first display mode and a second display mode easier to be recognized by the player than the first display mode. In the present embodiment, the second display mode is larger in display size than the first display mode. In the present embodiment, when the first operation button BT1 is operated in the first to third standby periods, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the second display mode. Therefore, when the first operation button is operated in the first to third standby periods, it becomes easy for the player to visually recognize the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2.

  In the present embodiment, the first to third standby periods correspond to a predetermined standby period. Further, in the present embodiment, the background image HG, the effect pattern, and the title demo image TDG correspond to predetermined images, and the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 correspond to the first image. Further, in the present embodiment, the volume and the light amount correspond to the first effect aspect among the effect aspects of the predetermined effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the sound volume corresponds to the effect mode of the sound effect performed by the speaker 18, and the light amount corresponds to the effect mode of the light emission effect performed by the decoration lamp 17.

  As shown to Fig.8 (a)-(e), in this embodiment, volume control can be performed, when the volume meter M1 is displayed. In the present embodiment, the light amount adjustment can be performed when the light amount meter M2 is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the volume meter M1 divides the meter image into a plurality of elements so as to be able to specify a plurality of types of volume (stages of volume), and specifies the selected volume among the plurality of types of volume. It is color-coded to be able to. For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, when four elements (tick mark “4”) are colored, it can be specified that the selected volume is “four levels of volume”. In the present embodiment, the volume increases as the number of steps (scales) increases.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when the upper button UBT of the first operation button BT1 is operated, the position indicated by the volume meter M1 changes in the direction in which the number of color-classified elements increases, and the volume is raised. Can be instructed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8C, by operating the lower button DBT of the first operation button BT1, the position indicated by the volume meter M1 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements decreases. It can be instructed to lower the volume. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the selected volume according to the operation of the upper button UBT and the lower button DBT of the first operation button BT1.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the volume meter M1 is displayed, any one of a plurality of types of volume can be selected.
Further, in the present embodiment, the light amount meter M2 divides the meter image into a plurality of elements so that a plurality of types of light amounts (steps of the light amounts) can be specified, and the light amount selected among the plurality of types of light amounts It is color-coded to identify the For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, when four elements (tick mark “4”) are colored, it can be specified that the selected light quantity is “four-step light quantity”. In the present embodiment, the larger the number of steps (scales), the larger (brighter) the light amount.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), by operating the right button RBT of the first operation button BT1, the position indicated by the light amount meter M2 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements increases. It can be instructed to raise. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (e), by operating the left button LBT of the first operation button BT1, the position indicated by the light intensity meter M2 changes in the direction in which the number of color-coded elements decreases. It can be instructed to lower the light quantity. As described above, in the present embodiment, the selected light amount can be changed according to the operation of the right button RBT and the left button LBT in the first operation button BT1.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the light amount meter M2 is displayed, any one of a plurality of types of light amounts can be selected.
Next, the display mode of the effect display device 27 when performing the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment while the special game is being performed will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, when the first operation button BT1 is operated while the special game is being executed, the volume meter M1, the light amount meter M2, the background image HG, and the display of the effect design display on the effect display device 27 It is displayed in the area 27r. In other words, it can be said that the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in addition to the background image HG and the effect pattern already displayed. When the first operation button BT1 is operated during execution of the special game, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the first display mode.

  In the present embodiment, when the volume meter M1 and the light quantity meter M2 are displayed in the first display mode, the volume meter M1 and the light quantity are compared to when the volume meter M1 and the light quantity meter M2 are displayed in the second display mode. An area where the meter M2 and the background image HG overlap, that is, an area where the background image HG can not be viewed by the player becomes smaller. Thus, more parts of the background image HG can be viewed by the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the first display mode, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 do not overlap with the effect pattern.
As described above, when the first operation button BT1 is operated during execution of the special game, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter are controlled while suppressing the loss of visibility of the background image HG and the effect pattern. M2 can be displayed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first operation button BT1 is operated during the execution of the special game, the effect display device 27 displays the background image HG, the effect design, and the title demonstration image in the first to third standby periods. While displaying TDG, the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are displayed in a display mode different from the case where the first operation button BT1 is operated.

  As described above, when the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed, the volume adjustment and the light amount adjustment can be performed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of sound volumes can be selected during execution of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the special game, any one of a plurality of types of light amounts can be selected.

  And in this embodiment, a sound is emitted from the speaker 18 at the selected volume during the execution of the special game, the waiting period, and the big hit game. Further, in the present embodiment, the decoration lamp 17 emits light at the selected light amount during the execution of the special game, the standby period, and the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, a character effect may be executed by displaying a character image in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27 while the special game is being executed. In the present embodiment, the character effect is one of the display effects described above. Further, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the special game, it corresponds to a predetermined period.

  In the character effect, a character image corresponding to a character selected from the eight types of characters CA to CH (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a character for effect) is displayed. As a specific example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the selected character is the character CA, the character image CAG corresponding to the character CA is displayed in the display area 27 r of the effect display device 27. In the present embodiment, the execution of the character effect by the selected character corresponds to the effect being performed in the specific mode.

Subsequently, selection of the effect character will be described with reference to FIG.
As described above, in the first to fourth standby periods, the character selection period is controlled in accordance with the operation of the second operation button BT2.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the second operation button BT2 is operated in the second standby period, the character selection period is controlled. In this case, the background image HG and the effect pattern are not displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27, and the character selection images SAG to SHG are displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. In other words, it can be said that the character selection images SAG to SHG are displayed in place of the background image HG and the effect symbols displayed in the second standby period. Thereby, the background image HG and the effect pattern can not be viewed by the player, and the character selection images SAG to SHG can be viewed by the player. The character selection images SAG to SHG are images for selecting any of the characters CA to CH.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the character selection images SAG to SHG are displayed in all of the regions in which the background image HG and the effect design have been displayed. Thereby, in the present embodiment, the display of the character selection images SAG to SHG can be emphasized.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while displaying the background image HG and the effect pattern during the second standby period, the effect display device 27 selects the character selection image SAG ~ The SHG is displayed in place of the background image HG and the design pattern. In the present embodiment, the second operation button BT2 corresponds to a second operation unit.

  Although illustration is omitted, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 is a character when the second operation button BT2 is operated while displaying the background image HG and the effect pattern during the first standby period. The selected images SAG to SHG are displayed instead of the background image HG and the effect pattern.

  Although illustration is omitted, in the present embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while displaying the title demonstration image TDG during the third standby period, the effect display device 27 selects the character selection image SAG to SHG are displayed instead of the title demo image TDG.

  Although illustration is omitted, the effect display device 27 pays attention to the character selection images SAG to SHG when the second operation button BT2 is operated while displaying the alerting image KG during the fourth standby period. Instead of the awakening image KG, it is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the character selection images SAG to SHG correspond to a second image. Further, in the present embodiment, the character corresponds to the second effect mode among the effect modes of the predetermined effect. Further, in the present embodiment, the character corresponds to a specific mode. And in this embodiment, a character is equivalent to a production | presentation aspect of the character production which the production | presentation display apparatus 27 performs.

  In the present embodiment, any one of the character selection images SAG to SHG is selectively displayed, whereby the selected character can be specified. For example, when the character selection image SDG is surrounded by an image imitating a frame, it can be specified that the character CD is selected.

  In the character selection period, when the right button RBT of the first operation button BT1 is operated, the selected character is switched in the order of the characters CA to CH. On the other hand, when the left button LBT of the first operation button BT1 is operated, the selected character is switched in the order of the characters CH to CA. Although illustration is omitted, when the selected character is switched, the character selection images SAG to SHG to be selectively displayed are also switched.

Then, in the character selection period, when the second operation button BT2 is operated, the character selected at that time is determined as the effect character.
In the character selection period, when a predetermined time t5 elapses without the second operation button BT2 being operated, the character selected at that time is determined as the effect character.

Then, when the effect character is determined, the character selection period ends and control is performed in the second standby period.
Thus, in the present embodiment, when the character selection images SAG to SHG are displayed, that is, in the character selection period, according to the operation of the first operation button BT1, eight types of characters CA to CH are used. Either can be selected.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, it is impossible to select one of the eight characters CA to CH in a period other than the character selection period. For example, in the present embodiment, during execution of the special game, it is not possible to select one of eight types of characters CA to CH.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when one of the upper button UBT and the lower button DBT of the first operation button BT1 is operated while the character selection images SAG to SHG are displayed, the volume meter M1 is displayed. Ru. As described above, when the volume meter M1 is displayed, any one of a plurality of types of volume can be selected. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the character selection images SAG to SHG are displayed, that is, in the character selection period, any one of a plurality of types of sound volumes can be selected. In the present embodiment, the volume corresponds to a specific first effect mode.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the character selection images SAG to SHG are displayed, that is, in the character selection period, it is impossible to select one of a plurality of types of light amounts. In the present embodiment, the light amount corresponds to a predetermined first effect aspect.

Here, control relating to the standby period performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs a demonstration specifying command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is the first standby period in the standby period flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41 c, and controls the first standby period. Then, a value indicating time t1 is set in the waiting period counter. In this case, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the effect in the effect mode that continues immediately before, without controlling the effect display device 27 so as to execute the standby demonstration effect. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a continues to display the background image HG, and controls the effect display device 27 so as to continue and display the effect pattern on a fixed stop.

  Further, when control is performed during the first standby period, the sub control CPU 41a can specify information capable of specifying that the operation valid period of the first operation button BT1 is valid and that the operation valid period of the second operation button BT2 is valid. Information is set in the sub control RAM 41 c.

  Then, in the first standby period, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the standby period counter for each predetermined cycle. Also, in the first standby period, when the standby period counter is not 0, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs an out port command, the secondary control CPU 41a sets the value indicating time t1 in the standby period counter again, and sets the first standby period. It will be controlled to extend.

  Further, when the standby period counter after subtraction becomes 0, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is the second standby period in the standby period flag, and controls the second standby period. Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t2 in the standby period counter. Subsequently, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the standby demonstration effect. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the background image HG and temporarily display the effect pattern.

The sub control CPU 41a, when starting the execution of the standby demonstration effect, performs movable object effect determination processing described later, separately from this processing.
In the second standby period, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the standby period counter every predetermined cycle. When the standby period counter after subtraction becomes 0, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is the third standby period in the standby period flag, and controls to the third standby period. Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating time t3 in the standby period counter. Subsequently, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute the title demonstration effect. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the title demonstration image TDG.

  In the third standby period, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the standby period counter every predetermined cycle. When the standby period counter after subtraction becomes 0, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is the fourth standby period in the standby period flag, and controls to the fourth standby period. Then, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating time t4 in the standby period counter. Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to execute an effect capable of specifying a warning regarding the penetration. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the alerting image KG.

  In the fourth standby period, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the standby period counter every predetermined cycle. When the standby period counter after subtraction becomes 0, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is the second standby period in the standby period flag, and controls to the second standby period. When the secondary control CPU 41a performs control in the second standby period, the secondary control CPU 41a performs the same process as the process described above.

  In addition, when the first operation button BT1 is operated in the first and second standby periods, the sub control CPU 41a operates the volume meter M1 in the second display mode, the light intensity meter M2 in the second display mode, the background image HG, and The effect display device 27 is controlled to display the effect pattern. On the other hand, when the first operation button BT1 is operated in the third standby period, the sub control CPU 41a displays the volume meter M1 of the second display mode, the light intensity meter M2 of the second display mode, and the title demo image TDG. As such, the effect display device 27 is controlled.

  Further, when the second operation button BT2 is operated when the waiting period counter is not 0 in the first to fourth waiting periods, the sub control CPU 41a indicates that it is a character selection period in the waiting period flag. Set a value and control it during the character selection period. Then, when control is performed during the character selection period, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the time t5 in the standby period counter. Subsequently, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so as to display the character selection images SAG to SHG.

  In the character selection period, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the standby period counter every predetermined cycle. When the standby period counter after subtraction becomes 0, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is the second standby period in the standby period flag, and controls to the second standby period.

  In the character selection period, when either the right button RBT or the left button LBT is operated, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to switch the selected character. In this process, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying any one of the characters CA to CH in the character flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. The character flag is information that can specify the selected character (effect character).

  As a specific example, when the information capable of specifying the character CA is set in the character flag, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the character CB in the character flag when the right button RBT is operated in the character selection period. Set possible information. Further, when the information capable of specifying the character CA is set in the character flag, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the character CH in the character flag when the left button LBT is operated in the character selection period. .

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a switches the selected character, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 to selectively display the selected image corresponding to the switched character.

  In the character selection period, the sub control CPU 41a subtracts the standby period counter every predetermined cycle. When the standby period counter after subtraction becomes 0, the secondary control CPU 41a sets a value indicating that it is the second standby period in the standby period flag, and controls to the second standby period.

  In addition, in the character selection period, when the second operation button BT2 is operated when the standby period counter is not 0, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value indicating the second standby period in the standby period flag. Control for the second waiting period.

  In addition, when the sub control CPU 41a inputs a game start command in the first to fourth standby periods and the character selection period, the sub control CPU 41a initializes the information set in the standby period flag and ends the control related to the standby period. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case where the execution of the special game is permitted and the execution of the special game is not suspended, the auxiliary control CPU 41a that controls the standby period controls the standby period control means. It corresponds to

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the movable body effect determination process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. As described above, the movable object presentation determination process is performed when the execution of the standby demonstration presentation is started.

  First, the sub control CPU 41a updates the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect (step S101). In the process of step S101, the sub control CPU 41a updates information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect set in the execution number flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a adds the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect one time, and sets information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect after the addition as the number of execution times flag. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a counts the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect indicates the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect whose execution has been started.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the standby period is controlled, the sub control CPU 41a that counts the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect corresponds to the counting unit. Then, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a which stores information capable of specifying the number of times of execution of the counted standby demonstration effect in the sub control RAM 41c corresponds to the information control means. In the present embodiment, the sub control RAM 41 c corresponds to an information storage unit.

Next, the sub control CPU 41a refers to the execution number flag to determine whether the number of executions of the waiting demonstration effect is a specific number (two in the present embodiment) (step S102).
If it is not determined that the number of times is the specific number (step S102: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the movable body effect determination process.

If it is determined that the number of times is the specific number (step S102: YES), the sub control CPU 41a determines the execution of the movable body effect (step S103), and ends the movable body effect determination process.
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the movable body effect execution process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described. This movable body effect execution process is performed when the execution of the movable body effect is determined.

  First, the sub control CPU 41a starts execution of the movable body effect (step S201). Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a controls the actuator A3 to move the movable body 80 from the original position to the effect position. In this process, the sub control CPU 41a can specify the current position of the movable body 80 based on the amount of movement of the movable body 80 from the original position.

Next, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether the termination condition of the movable body effect is satisfied (step S202).
If it is not determined that the termination condition of the movable body effect is satisfied (step S202: NO), the sub control CPU 41a repeats the process of step S202 for each predetermined cycle.

  When it is determined that the termination condition of the movable body effect is satisfied (step S202: YES), the sub control CPU 41a controls the actuator A3 to move the movable body 80 from the current position to the original position. When the movable body 80 is positioned at the effect position when the condition for ending the movable object effect is satisfied, the effect position corresponds to the current position. Further, when the movable body 80 is positioned at a position on the way from the original position to the effect position when the condition for terminating the movable body effect is satisfied, the position on the way corresponds to the current position. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the movable body effect execution process.

  When the sub-control CPU 41a operates the movable body 80 and then inputs a detection signal from the effect position sensor SE8, the actuator A3 causes the operation of the movable body 80 to end in a process different from the movable-body effect execution process. Control.

  Further, when the sub control CPU 41a operates the movable body 80 and then inputs a detection signal from the original position sensor SE7, the operation of the movable body 80 is ended in a process different from the movable body rendering execution process. The actuator A3 is controlled.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 41a determines the execution of the movable body effect according to the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines the execution of the movable body effect, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the movable body 80 to operate between the original position and the effect position to perform control to start or end the execution of the movable body effect.

  Next, the initialization process performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described with reference to FIG. This initialization process is performed at predetermined intervals. Further, this initialization process is a process for initializing information that can specify the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect.

  First, the sub control CPU 41a determines whether information capable of specifying establishment of any of the first to third initialization conditions is set in the initialization flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. (Step S301).

  The sub control CPU 41a determines that the movable object effect is to be executed when the number of execution times of the stand-by demonstration effect that can be specified from the execution frequency flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c reaches a specific number (two in this embodiment). The initialization flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c is set to information that can specify the establishment of the first initialization condition. As described above, the first initialization condition is satisfied when the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect reaches the specific number.

  When control is performed during the character selection period, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying establishment of the second initialization condition in the initialization flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. Thus, the second initialization condition is satisfied by being controlled during the character selection period.

  When the sub control CPU 41a receives a game start command, the sub control CPU 41a sets information capable of specifying the establishment of the third initialization condition in the initialization flag assigned to the sub control RAM 41c. As described above, the third initialization condition is satisfied when the control of the standby state (standby period) ends and the execution of the special game is started.

If it is not determined that the information capable of specifying the establishment of any of the first to third initialization conditions is set (step S301: NO), the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.
When it is determined that the information capable of specifying the establishment of any of the first to third initialization conditions is set (step S301: YES), the sub control CPU 41a has an execution number flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. The information which can specify the number of times of execution of the waiting demonstration effect set in is initialized (step S302).

  In the process of step S302, the sub control CPU 41a sets, in the number of execution times flag, information capable of specifying “0 times”. If the sub-control CPU 41a sets information that can specify “0 times” in the execution count flag, the sub-control CPU 41a deletes information that can specify the establishment of any of the first to third initialization conditions set in the initialization flag. Do. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 41a ends the initialization process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the counted number of times of execution of the waiting demonstration effect reaches the specific number, the sub control CPU 41a initializes information that can specify the number of times of execution of the waiting demonstration effect.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14, an example of the waiting period and an example of the execution of the movable object effect will be described.
First, with reference to FIG. 14 (a), an example of an aspect of the waiting period and an execution aspect of the movable object effect will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14 (a), it is assumed that the execution of the special game is completed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T10.
When a predetermined variation interval time has elapsed since the end of the special game execution, control is made to a standby period at a timing indicated by a symbol T11. Here, it is controlled to the first waiting period of the waiting period. As described above, in the first standby period, the demonstration waiting presentation is performed, and the standby demonstration presentation is not performed. Here, it is assumed that information that can specify “0 times” as the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect is set in the number-of-executions flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41 c.

  Subsequently, when the entry of the gaming ball to the out port 35 is not detected and the second operation button BT2 is not operated, when the time t1 elapses, in the second standby period at the timing indicated by the code T12. It is controlled. As described above, in the second waiting period, the waiting demonstration effect is executed. When the execution of the standby demonstration effect is started, the number of executions of the standby demonstration effect is incremented by one, and the execution frequency flag is allocated information to the sub control RAM 41c that can specify "one" as the number of executions of the standby demonstration effect Set to

  Moreover, when "one time" is specified as the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect, the execution of the movable body effect is not determined in the second standby period. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect is “one time”, the movable body effect is not executed. In the present embodiment, “one time” corresponds to the first number of times. Further, in the present embodiment, the mode in which the movable body effect is not executed corresponds to the first execution mode among the execution modes of the movable body effect.

  Next, when the time t2 elapses without the second operation button BT2 being operated, control is performed to the third standby period at the timing indicated by the code T13. As described above, in the third waiting period, a title demonstration effect is performed.

  Subsequently, when the time t3 elapses without the second operation button BT2 being operated, control is performed to the fourth standby period at a timing indicated by a reference T14. As described above, in the fourth waiting period, an effect capable of identifying a warning regarding the indent is performed.

  Subsequently, when the time t4 elapses without the second operation button BT2 being operated, control is performed during the second standby period at timing T15, and standby demonstration effect is executed. When the execution of the standby demonstration effect is started, the number of executions of the standby demonstration effect is added once, and the execution frequency flag is allocated information to the secondary control RAM 41c that can specify "2 times" as the number of executions of the standby demonstration effect Set to

  In addition, when “two times” is specified as the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect, the execution of the movable object effect is determined in the second standby period. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect is “two times”, the movable body effect is executed. In the present embodiment, “two times” corresponds to the second number. Further, in the present embodiment, the mode in which the movable body effect is executed corresponds to the second execution mode among the execution modes of the movable body effect. As described above, in the present embodiment, the execution mode of the movable body effect is different depending on the number of times the standby demo effect is executed.

  In addition, after “two times (specific number of times)” is specified as the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect, when execution of the movable body effect is determined, the first initialization condition is satisfied. As a result, information that can specify the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect is initialized, and information that can specify "zero times" as the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect is set in the execution number flag allocated to the sub control RAM 41c. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first waiting demonstration effect (the waiting demonstration effect executed between the timing indicated by the symbol T12 and the timing indicated by the symbol T13) and the second waiting demonstration effect (from the timing indicated by the symbol T15) The standby demonstration effect executed during the timing shown by the code T16 is executed with the same effect contents. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 displays the background image HG in the first waiting demonstration effect and the second waiting demonstration effect, and temporarily displays the effect pattern. In the present embodiment, the background image HG corresponds to a specific image.

  Subsequently, when the time t2 elapses without the second operation button BT2 being operated, control is performed during the third standby period at a timing indicated by a symbol T16, and a title demonstration effect is executed.

Next, when a game start command is input at a timing indicated by a symbol T17, execution of the special game is started.
Next, with reference to FIG. 14 (b), an example of the aspect of the standby period and the execution aspect of the movable object effect will be described.

The timing from the timing shown by T10 to the timing shown by T11 is the same as in FIG.
When the second operation button BT2 is operated at the timing indicated by the code T21 at which the time ta (<t1) has elapsed since being controlled to the first standby period, the character selection period is controlled. As described above, in the character selection period, the effect character can be selected.

  Subsequently, when the second operation button BT2 is operated at the timing indicated by the code T22 at which the time tb (<t5) has elapsed since being controlled to the character selection period, the control to the second standby period is performed. As described above, in the second waiting period, the waiting demonstration effect is executed. When the execution of the standby demonstration effect is started, the number of executions of the standby demonstration effect is incremented by one, and the execution frequency flag is allocated information to the sub control RAM 41c that can specify "one" as the number of executions of the standby demonstration effect Set to

Moreover, when "one time" is specified as the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect, the execution of the movable body effect is not determined in the second standby period.
Next, when a game start command is input at a timing indicated by a symbol T23, execution of the special game is started.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14C, an example of the mode of the waiting period and the execution mode of the movable object effect will be described.
The timing from the timing shown by T10 to the timing shown by T15 is the same as that of FIG.

  When the second operation button BT2 is operated at the timing indicated by the code T31 at which the time tc (<t2) has elapsed since being controlled to the second standby period, the character is selected to be controlled. In the present embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the movable body effect is being performed and the character selection period is controlled, the execution of the movable body effect is ended.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the movable body effect is being performed, the movable body 80 ends the execution of the movable body effect.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the first operation button BT1 is operated while executing the movable body effect, the movable body 80 continues the execution of the movable body effect.

  Subsequently, when the second operation button BT2 is operated at the timing indicated by the code T32 at which the time td (<t5) has elapsed since being controlled to the character selection period, the control to the second standby period is performed, and a standby demo effect is displayed. To be executed. When the execution of the standby demonstration effect is started, the number of executions of the standby demonstration effect is incremented by one, and the execution frequency flag is allocated information to the sub control RAM 41c that can specify "one" as the number of executions of the standby demonstration effect Set to

Moreover, when "one time" is specified as the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect, the execution of the movable body effect is not determined in the second standby period.
Next, when a game start command is input at a timing indicated by a symbol T33, execution of the special game is started.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the first operation button BT1 is operated while the background image HG, effect pattern, and title demo image TDG (predetermined image) are displayed during the first to third standby periods, a plurality of types of sound volumes, A volume meter M1 and a light quantity meter M2 (first image) for selecting any one of the light quantity (first effect mode) are displayed in addition to the background image, the effect pattern, and the title demonstration image TDG. On the other hand, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the background image HG, the effect pattern, and the title demo image TDG (predetermined image) are displayed during the first to third standby periods, a plurality of types of characters Character selection images SAG to SHG (second image) for selecting any one of (second effect mode) are displayed in place of the background image HG, effect pattern, and the title demonstration image TDG. Thereby, when displaying the volume meter M1 and the light quantity meter M2, while making the background image HG, the effect pattern, and the title demo image TDG visually recognize, it is possible to select any of a plurality of types of volume and light quantity. In the case of displaying the character selection images SAG to SHG, any one of a plurality of types of characters can be selected while focusing attention on the character selection images SAG to SHG. Therefore, the display of the background image HG, the effect pattern, and the title demo image TDG has various versatility according to the case of selecting any of plural kinds of volume and light amount and the case of selecting any of plural kinds of characters. While having it, it is possible to enhance the rendering effect, and to improve the interest for the game.

  (2) When the first operation button BT1 is operated during execution of the special game, the first operation is performed when the background image HG, the effect pattern, and the title demo image TDG are displayed during the first to third standby periods. The volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 are displayed in a display mode different from that when the button BT1 is operated. As described above, if the display modes of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 displayed during the special game are different from the display modes of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 displayed during the first to third standby periods. By doing this, the display modes of the sound volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 can be diversified, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  (3) When the character selection images SAG to SHG are displayed, in addition to selecting one of a plurality of types of characters, it is possible to select any of a plurality of types of sound volumes, thereby improving the interest in the game. Can be

  (4) While the special game is being executed, any one of a plurality of types of sound volume and light intensity can be selected, but any one of a plurality of types of characters can not be selected. Thus, during the waiting period, it is possible to pay particular attention to the selection of characters that can not be selected during the execution of the special game, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (5) In the standby period, the first standby period controllable when the standby period starts, the second standby period controllable after the first standby period ends, and the character selection period (specific standby period) There is. Then, in the first standby period, the rendering is performed in a mode (first mode) of demonstration waiting rendering in which all the modes are the same as the mode of the rendering performed before the standby period is started, and in the second standby period, The effect is executed in an aspect (second aspect) of the waiting demonstration effect which is partially different from the aspect of the demonstration waiting effect. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to specify that the execution of the special game is not suspended by being controlled to the first standby period when the standby period is started, and to improve the interest for the game. it can.

  Furthermore, when the second operation button BT2 is operated in the first standby period and the second standby period, the character selection period is controlled, and in the character selection period, one of a plurality of types of characters is selected as a presentation character. Can. Then, after the character selection period ends, control is performed to the second standby period. As described above, regardless of which of the first standby period and the second standby period controls the character selection period, after the character selection period ends, the second standby period is a period after the first standby period. It is controlled. As a result, it is possible to enhance the rendering effect while suppressing that the rendering performed in the standby period is extended due to being controlled to the first standby period after the end of the character selection period, thereby making the game interesting Can be improved.

(6) In the third standby period controlled after the end of the second standby period, it is possible to execute the title demonstration effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.
(7) In the fourth standby period controlled after the end of the third standby period, the player who starts the game or the player who has ended the game can be made to execute an effect capable of specifying a warning regarding the infestation It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

  (8) After the fourth waiting period ends, control is performed to a second waiting period after the first waiting period. As a result, it is possible to enhance the rendering effect while suppressing that the rendering performed in the standby period is extended due to being controlled to the first standby period after the end of the fourth standby period, and it is possible to improve the game It is possible to improve the interest.

  (9) Since it is possible to execute the standby demonstration effect (specific effect) and the movable body effect (movable effect) in the second standby period, the effects performed in the second standby period are diversified while the effects are performed. The effect can be enhanced, and the interest for the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, when the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect in the second standby period is "one time" (the first number), the movable body effect is not executed (the execution mode of the movable object effect becomes the first execution mode), When the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect in the second standby period is "two times" (the second number of times), the movable body effect is executed (the execution mode of the movable body effect is the second execution mode). As described above, by making the mode of execution of the movable body effect different according to the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect in the second standby period, the number of executions of the standby demonstration effect in the standby period can be noticed and It is possible to enhance the rendering effect and to improve the interest for the game while giving diversity to the execution modes of the game.

  (10) The number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect is "one" (first number of times) by displaying the background image HG by the first demonstration of the second demonstration and the second demonstration of the second demonstration. It is possible to pay attention to the difference in the execution mode of the movable body effect between the case and the case where the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect is “twice” (the second number of times), and it is possible to improve interest in the game.

  (11) When the first operation button BT1 is operated while the movable body effect is being performed, the execution of the movable body effect is continued, and when the movable body effect is being performed, the second operation button BT2 is operated If it is, execution of the movable body effect ends. Thereby, in the case of displaying the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2, it is possible to select one of a plurality of types of volume and light amount while enjoying the movable object effect, while selecting character selection images SAG to SHG. When displaying, it is possible to select one of a plurality of types of characters while focusing attention on the character selection images SAG to SHG. Therefore, according to the case of selecting any of a plurality of types of sound volume and light amount and the case of selecting any of a plurality of types of characters, a rendering effect is provided while giving diversity to the execution mode of the movable body effect. It is possible to improve the interest for the game.

The above embodiment can be embodied in the following another embodiment (another example).
In the above-described embodiment, for example, in the case where control is performed from the fourth standby period to the character selection period, control may be performed to the fourth standby period after the character selection period ends.

Hereinafter, a specific example will be described with reference to FIG.
The timing from the timing shown by T10 to the timing shown by T14 is the same as that of FIG.

  When the second operation button BT2 is operated at the timing indicated by the code T41 at which the time tx (<t4) has elapsed since being controlled to the fourth standby period, the character is selected to be controlled. As described above, in the character selection period, the effect character can be selected.

  Subsequently, when the second operation button BT2 is operated at the timing indicated by the code T42 at which the time ty (<t5) has elapsed since being controlled to the character selection period, the control to the fourth waiting period is performed, and a warning regarding indentation is raised. An effect that can be identified is executed.

  Next, when the time t4 elapses without the second operation button BT2 being operated, control is performed during the second standby period at the timing indicated by the code T43, and standby demonstration effect is executed. Subsequently, when a game start command is input at a timing indicated by a reference T44, execution of the special game is started.

In the above-described configuration, it is possible to execute an effect capable of specifying a warning regarding the inset immediately after the end of the character selection period, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.
In the embodiment, for example, when the first operation button BT1 is operated, any one of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 may be displayed. For example, when the upper button UBT and the lower button DBT of the first operation button BT1 are operated, the volume meter M1 is displayed, and the light amount is displayed when the left button LBT and the right button RBT of the first operation button BT1 are operated. The meter M2 may be configured to be displayed.

  In the embodiment, for example, when the first operation button BT1 is operated in the fourth standby period, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 may be displayed in addition to the alerting image KG .

  In the above embodiment, for example, when the second standby period is controlled, the volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2 may be displayed regardless of the presence or absence of the operation of the first operation button BT1. .

  In the embodiment, for example, when being controlled during the character selection period, the volume meter M1 may be displayed regardless of the presence or absence of the operation of the first operation button BT1.

  In the embodiment, for example, the character selection images SAG to SHG may be larger than the sound volume meter M1 and the light intensity meter M2. Thus, for example, the second image may be a larger image than the first image.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the second image may not be a larger image than the first image. For example, the second image may be smaller than the first image, or the second image and the first image may be images of the same size.

In the above embodiment, for example, in the character selection period, when the selected characters CA to CH are switched, the sound effects may be output.
In the embodiment, for example, when the character selection images SAG to SHG are displayed, that is, in the character selection period, any one of a plurality of types of light amounts may be selectable.

  In the embodiment, for example, when the character selection images SAG to SHG are displayed, that is, in the character selection period, any one of a plurality of types of sound volumes may not be selected.

  In the above embodiment, for example, during the execution of the special game, any one of a plurality of types of volume may not be selectable. Further, for example, during the execution of the special game, any one of a plurality of types of light amounts may not be selectable.

In the embodiment, for example, while the special game is being executed, any one of eight types of characters CA to CH may be selectable.
In the above embodiment, the number of characters that can be selected as the effect characters may not be eight, and may be four, for example, as long as they are plural.

  In the embodiment, for example, the aspect of the sound emitted from the speaker 18 may correspond to the first effect aspect. For example, as the modes of the plurality of types of sounds, there may be a treble mode with emphasis on treble and a bass mode with emphasis on bass. In this case, for example, an image for selecting any one of a plurality of types of sounds may correspond to the first image.

  In the embodiment, for example, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17 may correspond to the first effect mode. For example, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17 may be the light emission color of the decoration lamp 17. Also, for example, the light emission mode of the decoration lamp 17 may be the light emission speed of the decoration lamp 17. In this case, for example, an image for selecting any of the light emission modes of the plural types of decoration lamps 17 may correspond to the first image.

  In the embodiment, for example, the operation mode of the movable body 80 in the movable body effect may correspond to the first effect mode. For example, the operating speed of the movable body 80 may correspond to the first effect mode. Further, for example, when there are a plurality of types of operation patterns of the movable body 80 in the movable body effect, the operation pattern of the movable body 80 may correspond to the first effect aspect. In this case, the movable body effect corresponds to the predetermined effect. The movement pattern of the movable body includes, for example, the movement direction of the movable body and the like. Further, for example, an image for selecting any one of the operation modes of the plurality of types of movable bodies 80 may correspond to the first image.

  In the above embodiment, the character may not correspond to the second effect mode and the specific mode, and, for example, the effect mode may correspond to the second effect mode and the specific mode. In this case, for example, while the special game is being executed, a background image corresponding to the selected rendering mode may be displayed. Also, in this case, for example, an image for selecting any of a plurality of effect modes may correspond to the second image.

  In the embodiment, for example, the type of the special image displayed in the display effect performed by the effect display device 27 may correspond to the second effect mode and the specific mode. In this case, for example, an image for selecting any one of a plurality of types of special images may correspond to the second image.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the type of effect design displayed in the effect game may correspond to the second effect mode. In this case, for example, an image for selecting any one of a plurality of effect designs may correspond to the second image.

  In the embodiment, for example, the type of reach effect that can be performed may correspond to the second effect aspect and the specific aspect. In this case, for example, when the execution condition of the reach effect is satisfied, the selected type of reach effect may be executed. Further, for example, an image for selecting any one of a plurality of reach effects may correspond to the second image.

  In the embodiment, for example, the first operation button BT1 may not correspond to the first operation means. For example, any one of the second operation button BT2, the third operation button BT3, and the operation lever LE may correspond to the first operation means. Further, part or all of the first operation button BT1, the second operation button BT2, the third operation button BT3, and the operation lever LE may correspond to the first operation means.

  In the embodiment, for example, the second operation button BT2 may not correspond to the second operation means. For example, any one of the first operation button BT1, the third operation button BT3, and the operation lever LE may correspond to the second operation means. In addition, part or all of the first operation button BT1, the second operation button BT2, the third operation button BT3, and the operation lever LE may correspond to the second operation means.

  In the embodiment, for example, the first operating means and the second operating means may be the same operating means. In this case, for example, in the configuration in which a predetermined image is displayed in the first period and the second period, when the operation means is operated in the first period, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed, and the operation means is displayed in the second period The character selection images SAG to SHG may be displayed when the key is operated.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the player can not visually recognize the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in a region where the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 of the second display mode overlap the effect pattern. You may comprise so that an effect | play pattern can be visually recognized by this.

  In the above embodiment, for example, in a region where the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 of the second display mode overlap the background image HG and the effect pattern, the volume meter M1, the light amount meter M2, the background image HG and the effect pattern May be visible to the player. In this case, for example, when the sound volume meter M1, the light amount meter M2, the background image HG, and the effect pattern are displayed, the player can see through the background image HG and effect pattern on the back side (machine back side) You may comprise so that it can visually recognize.

In the above embodiment, for example, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the second display mode may be configured not to overlap the effect pattern.
In the above embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated in the second standby period, the character selection images SAG to SHG are displayed in a part of the area where the background image HG and the effect pattern are displayed. You may configure it.

  In the above embodiment, when the second operation button BT2 is operated in the second standby period, the background image HG and the effect design displayed in the second standby period, and the character selection images SAG to SHG are displayed. It may be configured as follows. In this case, for example, the character selection images SAG to SHG may be configured to be displayed so as to overlap the background image HG and a part of the effect pattern. Further, for example, in a region where the character selection images SAG to SHG overlap the background image HG and the effect pattern, the player can visually recognize the character selection images SAG to SHG, and the player confirms the background image HG and effect pattern You may comprise so that it can not visually recognize.

  In the embodiment, the display size of the second display mode may not be larger than that of the first display mode. For example, the display colors of the images displayed in the first display mode and the second display mode may be different. You may configure it.

  In the above embodiment, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the second display mode during the standby period, and the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the first display mode during the special game. Not limited to this. For example, the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the first display mode during the standby period, and the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 are displayed in the second display mode during the special game. It is also good. That is, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light quantity meter M2 in the standby period may be different from the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light quantity meter M2 during the execution of the special game.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 in the standby period and the display mode of the volume meter M1 and the light amount meter M2 during the special game may be the same display mode. .

  In the above embodiment, the character effect is performed during the execution of the special game, but may be configured to be performed during the big hit game, for example. In this case, during the big hit game corresponds to a predetermined period. Also, for example, the character presentation may be performed during the first to fourth standby periods and a part or all of the specific standby period. In this case, the first to fourth standby periods and a part or all of the specific standby period correspond to a predetermined period.

  In the embodiment, for example, the aspect of the demonstration waiting effect may be an aspect in which a part of the aspect of the effect executed before the standby period is started is the same. In this case, for example, in the demonstration waiting effect, the background image HG may be displayed, and the effect pattern may be temporarily displayed. Also, the aspect of the demonstration waiting effect may be different from the aspect of the effect performed before the standby period is started.

In the above embodiment, for example, the mode of demonstration waiting effect and the mode of standby demonstration effect may all be different.
In the above embodiment, for example, when the character selection period is controlled from the first to fourth standby periods, the control may be performed to the third standby period after the character selection period ends.

In the above embodiment, for example, after the fourth waiting period is over, control may be performed to the third waiting period.
In the above embodiment, for example, the fourth waiting period may not be provided. In this case, for example, after the end of the third waiting period, control may be performed in the second waiting period.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the third waiting period may not be provided. In this case, for example, after the end of the second waiting period, control may be performed again to the second waiting period.

  In the above embodiment, the first standby period may not be a controllable period when the standby period is started. For example, the first standby period may be a controllable period in the middle of the standby period. It is also good.

  In the above embodiment, the sub control CPU 41a may not count the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect, and may count, for example, the number of times of control during the second standby period. In this case, for example, the sub control CPU 41a may change the execution mode of the movable body effect according to the number of times of control during the counted second standby period.

In the embodiment, for example, when the second operation button BT2 is operated while the movable body effect is being performed, the execution of the movable body effect may be continued.
In the embodiment, for example, when the first operation button BT1 is operated while the movable body effect is being performed, the execution of the movable body effect may be ended.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the content of the effect of the standby demonstration effect may be different according to the number of times of execution of the standby demonstration effect. For example, the contents of the first standby demonstration effect and the contents of the second standby demonstration effect may be configured to be different. In this case, for example, different background images may be displayed for the first waiting demonstration effect and the second waiting demonstration effect.

In the embodiment, for example, “three times” or “five times” may correspond to the first number, and the first number may be appropriately determined.
In the embodiment, for example, “four times” or “six times” may correspond to the second number, and the second number may be appropriately determined.

In the above embodiment, for example, “three times” may correspond to the specific number, and the specific number may be appropriately determined.
In the above embodiment, the waiting demonstration effect may not correspond to the specific effect, and for example, the title demonstration effect may correspond to the specific effect. Further, for example, an effect capable of specifying an alert about intruding may correspond to a specific effect.

  In the embodiment, for example, the light emission effect performed by the decoration lamp 17 may correspond to the specific effect. In the above embodiment, for example, the sound effect performed by the speaker 18 may correspond to the specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, the mode in which the movable body effect is not executed corresponds to the first execution mode, but for example, the mode in which the movable body effect is executed may correspond to the first execution mode. In this case, for example, the operation mode of the movable body 80 may be different between the first execution mode and the second execution mode. For example, the operating speed of the movable body 80 may be different between the first execution mode and the second execution mode. Further, for example, the operation pattern of the movable body 80 may be different between the first execution mode and the second execution mode. The movement pattern of the movable body includes, for example, the movement direction of the movable body and the like.

  In the above embodiment, the demo specification command may not be output. For example, when the predetermined variation interval time has elapsed since the game end command was input, the sub control CPU 41a specifies from the first special hold number specified from the first hold number command and the second hold number command. If the second special reservation number to be stored is “0”, it may be configured to control in the waiting period. Also, for example, when the jackpot game is over (when the ending time has elapsed since the ending command was input), the sub control CPU 41a determines the number of first special holdings specified from the first holding number command, and If the second special hold number specified from the second hold number command is “0”, it may be configured to control to the waiting period.

In the above embodiment, for example, a small hit lottery may be performed separately from the big hit lottery.
In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game . Also, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start openings 28, 29. For example, the first special game and the second special game may be simultaneously executable.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the gaming ball having entered the special winning opening 31 may be configured to be given a definite change state by passing through the special passage. Also, for example, there may be a first jackpot that easily passes the special passage, and a second jackpot that is more difficult to pass through the special passage than the first jackpot. In addition, for example, after the end of the big hit game, it may be configured to be given a probability change state with the execution of the special game a predetermined number of times as an upper limit. Also, for example, there may be a configuration that does not have a positive change state. And, for example, the configuration may not have the high base state.

In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of jackpot that is in a low base state after the end of the jackpot game.
In the above embodiment, for example, the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by a predetermined lottery, and the gaming ball having entered the large winning opening 31 is a gaming machine to which a big hit game is provided by passing through the specified passage It may be a so-called "two game machine". For example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called "one-kind two-type gaming machine") in which the special variable member 32 operates in the open state by winning the big hit lottery in the special game. In addition, the game may be a gaming machine (so-called, three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started in response to the game ball entering a predetermined ball entrance. In addition to pachinko gaming machines where a special game based on the entry of game balls into various types of goods disposed in the game area 21 of the game board 20 is executed, for example, a special game is performed according to a game start operation. A slot machine to be executed may be employed. Further, in this case, it does not matter whether the slot machine is for stopping the symbols in the special game in response to the stop operation, or the slot machine for stopping the symbols in the special game after a predetermined time has elapsed.

The function of the main substrate 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of substrates. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.
The function of the sub substrate 41 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of substrates. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a display board for specialized control of the effect display device 27, a lamp board for specialized control of the decoration lamp 17, and an audio board for specialized control of the speaker 18, It may further include an integrated substrate that controls the substrate group in an integrated manner. Further, the sub control CPU 41a may be configured of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be additionally described below.
(A) In the gaming machine controlled to the advantageous state for the player after the predetermined display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the operation means operable by the player, the effect executing means for executing the effect, and And standby period control means for controlling the standby period when execution of the symbol variation game is permitted and the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended, and the standby period includes: There is a first standby period that can be controlled when the standby period starts, a second standby period that can be controlled after the first standby period ends, and a specific standby period, and the first standby period and the above In the second standby period, the specific standby period is controlled according to the operation of the operation means, and the effect executing means executes the effect in the first mode in the first standby period, and performs the second effect in the second standby period. 2 states The effect is executed in a predetermined period, the effect is performed in a specific mode, and the first mode is an aspect in which a part or all of the modes of the effect executed before the standby period is started are the same. The first aspect and the second aspect are aspects different at least in part, and there are a plurality of types of specific aspects in the specific aspect, and in the specific waiting period, depending on the operation of the operation means In the case where any one of the plurality of types of specific aspects can be selected and controlled from the first waiting period and the second waiting period to the specific waiting period, the second specific waiting period is ended after the specific waiting period ends. It is characterized by being controlled to 2 waiting periods.

  (B) A case where execution of the symbol variation game is permitted in the gaming machine controlled to an advantageous state for the player after the predetermined display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, and the symbol The waiting period control means for controlling the waiting period when the execution of the fluctuation game is not suspended, the specific effect executing means for executing the specific effect in the specific period, and the movable effect when the waiting period is controlled And the execution mode of the movable effect is the first execution mode when the number of executions of the specific effect in the standby period is the first number, and the number of executions of the specific effect in the standby period is the first. When the number of times is two, the execution mode of the movable effect is a second execution mode.

  (C) The first effect mode is an effect mode of a predetermined effect performed by at least one of the sound output means, the light emitting means, and the movable means, and the second effect mode is a predetermined action performed by the image display means It is characterized in that it is a production mode of production.

(2) The second image is a larger image than the first image.
(E) The plurality of types of first effect modes include a plurality of types of predetermined first effect modes, and when the second image is displayed, any of the plurality of types of predetermined first effect modes Is not selectable.

  (To) In the gaming machine controlled to an advantageous state for the player after the predetermined display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the operation means operable by the player, the effect executing means for executing an effect, A standby period control means for controlling a standby period when execution of the symbol variation game is permitted and the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended; There are one standby period, a second standby period that can be controlled after the first standby period ends, and a specific standby period, and in the first standby period and the second standby period, according to the operation of the operation means Control is performed during the specific standby period, the effect executing means performs the effect in the first mode in the first standby period, performs the effect in the second mode in the second standby period, and performs the specific mode in the predetermined period At least a part of the first aspect and the second aspect are different from each other, the specific aspect includes a plurality of types of specific aspects, and in the specific standby period, the first aspect and the second aspect are the aspects of the operation means According to the operation, when any one of the plurality of types of specific aspects can be selected and controlled to the specific standby period from the first standby period and the second standby period, after the specific standby period ends Is controlled in the second waiting period.

  (G) Information that causes the information storage unit to store information that can specify the number of execution times of the specific effect counted by the counting means, and counting means that counts the number of executions of the specific effect when being controlled during the standby period The execution mode of the movable effect is a different execution mode according to the number of times of the specific effect counted by the counting means, and the information control means is a specific effect counted by the counting means When the number of executions of has reached a specific number, it is characterized in that information capable of specifying the number of executions of the specific effect counted by the counting means is initialized.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decoration lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 27 ... Effect display apparatus, 27r ... Display area, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... Main control RAM, 41 ... sub board, 41a ... subcontrol CPU, 41b ... subcontrol ROM, 41c ... subcontrol RAM, 80 ... movable body, BT1 ... first operation button, BT2 ... second operation button, BT3 ... third operation button, LE ... Operation lever, HG ... background image, TDG ... title demo image, KG ... alert call image, SAG ~ SHG ... character selection image.

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined effect,
Image display means for displaying a predetermined image;
And a standby period control means for controlling the standby period when execution of the symbol variation game is permitted and the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended.
The effect mode of the predetermined effect includes a plurality of types of first effect modes and a plurality of types of second effect modes,
The image display means is
When the first operation means is operated while the predetermined image is displayed during the predetermined waiting period, the first image for selecting any one of the plurality of types of first effect modes is added to the predetermined image. Display
When the second operation means is operated while displaying the predetermined image during the predetermined waiting period, the second image for selecting any one of the plurality of types of second effect modes is replaced with the predetermined image The gaming machine to display.   When the first operation means is operated during the execution of the symbol variation game, the image display means is operated when the predetermined image is displayed during the predetermined standby period The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first image is displayed in a display mode different from the display mode. The plurality of types of first effect modes include a plurality of types of specific first effect modes,
When the first image is displayed, one of the plurality of types of first effect modes can be selected,
When the second image is displayed, any one of the plurality of types of second effect modes can be selected, and any one of the plurality of specific first effect modes can be selected. The gaming machine according to claim 2. When the first image is displayed, one of the plurality of types of first effect modes can be selected,
When the second image is displayed, any one of the plurality of types of second effect modes can be selected,
During the execution of the symbol variation game, any one of the plurality of types of first effect modes can be selected, and any one of the plurality of types of second effect modes can not be selected. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.