JP2019076154A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance performance effects.SOLUTION: When a first operation performance (e.g., a button forenotice performance A or the like) is executed, a game machine can execute a first prompt performance (in the present case, a display of an operation prompt display and an output of an operation prompt voice according to a left operation button 120L) for prompting to operate first operation means (e.g., the left operation button 120L), and, when a second operation performance (e.g., a button forenotice performance C or the like) is executed, can execute a second prompt performance (in the present case, a display of an operation prompt display and an output of an operation prompt voice according to a right operation button 120R) for prompting to operate second operation means (e.g., the right operation button 120R). Further, the game machine can execute the first prompt performance by a mode according to a prescribed position, and execute the second prompt performance by a mode according to a specific position.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine capable of playing a game.

  As a game machine, when a game ball is shot by a launch device into a game area by a launch device and the game ball is won in a prize area such as a prize port provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to In addition, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "variation") is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of identification information on the variable display device is a specific display result, Therefore, there is one configured to give a predetermined gaming value to the player by changing the state of the machine, specifically, the state in which the gaming machine is controlled (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for a predetermined game medium to one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display device, variable display of identification information is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time range from the operation timing, and variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined gaming medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and a specific prize is generated, the gaming state is determined to be a predetermined gaming value to the player There is one which is configured to be in a state of giving to (so-called slot machine).

  In addition, the game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is likely to win a hit ball, or in an advantageous state for the player. It is to generate the right and to be in a state where it becomes easy to establish the conditions of the prize ball payout.

  In pachinko gaming machines, a specific display mode defined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started on the variable display device based on the game ball having won the start winning opening. If you do, a "big hit" occurs. In addition, derivation | leading-out display is making a symbol (final stop symbol) finally stop-display. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball tends to be won. And, in each opening period, when there are winnings to a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). In addition, an open time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each open, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the open time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

  Furthermore, in the variable display device, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined time, and stop and shake in a state consistent with the specific display result. Motion, scaling, or deformation, or multiple symbols fluctuating in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of display symbols are changed, and a big hit can occur before the final result is displayed An effect performed in a state in which the sex continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is referred to as a reach effect. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “off”, and the fluctuation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  Among such gaming machines, there are some gaming machines provided with a plurality of operation means as operation means for performing an operation regarding effect. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine provided with an effect button provided near the center of the gaming machine and an effect lever provided on the left side of the gaming machine as operation means. Further, Patent Document 1 describes that, in the image display device, an operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the effect button and an operation promotion notification for urging the operation of the effect lever are described.

JP 2017-29185 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the promotion effect is executed at the same position regardless of the positions of the plurality of operation means provided. Therefore, the rendering effect in the case of executing the promotion rendering for promoting the operation to the operation unit can not be sufficiently enhanced.

  Then, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing a rendering effect.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is a first operation means (for example, left operation) provided at a predetermined position (for example, left side on the bat supply tray 3). Button 120L), a second operation means (for example, right operation button 120R) provided at a specific position (for example, the right side on the bat supply tray 3) different from the predetermined position, and an operation to the first operation means A first operation effect (for example, a button advance effect A, a button advance effect B, a button notification effect A) capable of advancing an effect can be executed, and a effect can be advanced based on an operation on the second operation means Operation effect executing means capable of executing 2 operation effects (for example, button advance effect C, button notification effect B) (for example, a portion for executing steps S8106 to S8143 in the game control microcomputer 100 And the first promotion effect for promoting the operation to the first operation means when the first operation effect is executed (for example, the display of the operation promotion display according to the left operation button 120L and the output of the operation promotion sound) Second promotion effect for promoting the operation to the second operation means when the second operation effect is executed (for example, the display of the operation promotion display according to the right operation button 120R and the operation promotion The promotion effect executing means (for example, a portion for executing steps S8113, S8114, S8129, and S8130 in the game control microcomputer 100) capable of executing the output of voice), the promotion effect executing means responds to the predetermined position It is possible to execute the first promotion effect according to the mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), the operation button to the left of the center of the display screen of the effect display device And the image 303 imitating the left hand is displayed, and the operation promotion sound is outputted from the left speaker 27L), and the second promotion effect can be executed in a mode according to the specific position (for example, FIG. As shown in (4) and FIG. 23 (4), an image 302 imitating the operation button and an image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed on the right of the center of the display screen of the effect display device. Audio is output). According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

(Means 2) In means 1, the promotion effect execution means is capable of executing effects including the display of the promotion display for promoting the operation (for example, the display of the operation promotion display), and performing the first promotion effect Perform an effect that displays the promotion display at a position according to the predetermined position in the display area (for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), the operation is performed to the left of the center of the display screen of the effect display device An image 302 imitating a button and an image 303 imitating a left hand are displayed) When executing the second promotion effect, an effect of displaying the promotion display at a position corresponding to a specific position in the display area is performed (For example, as shown in FIG. 21 (4) and FIG. 23 (4), an image 302 imitating the operation button and an image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed on the right of the center of the display screen of the effect display device ) Is configured as It may be. According to such a configuration, the promotion effect can be suitably performed.

(Means 3) In means 1 or 2, the promotion effect execution means can execute an effect (for example, an output of an operation promotion sound) including an output of an acceleration sound for promoting an operation, and the first promotion effect In the case of execution, an effect of outputting the promotion sound at a position according to the predetermined position is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), the operation promotion sound is output from the left speaker 27L), and the second In the case of executing the promotion effect, the effect of outputting the promotion sound at a position corresponding to the specific position is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (4) and FIG. 23 (4), operation promotion from the right speaker 27R Audio may be output). According to such a configuration, the promotion effect can be suitably performed.

(Means 4) In any of the means 1 to 3, prior to the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect being executed, a pre-rendering effect (for example, FIG. 20 (2), FIG. 21 (3) and FIG. 23). (3) An advance effect execution means capable of executing the advance effect shown in (3) (for example, a portion for executing steps S8109 and S8125 in the effect control microcomputer 100) is provided, and the advance effect execution means performs the first promotion effect In the case of execution, it is possible to execute prior rendering according to the predetermined position (for example, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), the moving speed of the image 300 on the left is slow and the moving speed of the image 301 on the right is fast) , And a display is made such that two images 300 and 301 combine to form one operation button on the left side of the center of the display screen), and the second promotion effect is performed according to the specific effect The effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 21 (3) and FIG. 23 (3), the moving speed of the image 300 on the left is fast, the moving speed of the image 301 on the right is slow, and from the center of the display screen On the right side, two images 300 and 301 may be combined to be displayed as one operation button. According to such a configuration, pre-representation can be suitably performed.

(Means 5) In any one of means 1 to 4, detection means capable of detecting the action of the player (for example, the first push button, the second push button in the second embodiment), and the detection means It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a portion for updating the display mode of the continuous hit meter towards the final mode) based on detection of a predetermined operation (for example, continuous hit) by the player performing multiple operations by the player. The specific effect execution means (for example, a portion where the CPU for effect control in the second embodiment executes the advance effect process and the process during the big hit game) is provided, and the detection means is a first detection means (for example, the second A first push button in the embodiment, and a second detection means different from the first detection means (for example, a second push button in the second embodiment); The row means can execute the specific effect on the assumption that the predetermined operation is performed based on the specific operation (for example, long press) different from the predetermined operation by the player (for example, in the second embodiment) The effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect processing and the processing during the big hit game, and updates the display mode of the continuous hitting meter towards the final mode by the automatic continuous hitting) in both the first detection means and the second detection means When the predetermined operation is detected, the specific effect can be executed no longer than when the predetermined operation is detected by only one of the first detection unit and the second detection unit (for example, the CPU 101 for effect control) The value of the number-of-shots counter is incremented by 1 when it is determined that the first push button is operated in S361 of the advance effect processing and when it is determined that the second push button is operated in S368. Part or part where the value of the number-of-shots counter is incremented by 1 when it is determined that the first push button is operated in S441 of the big hit game processing and when it is determined that the second push button is operated in S448), When the specific operation is detected in both the detection means and the second detection means (for example, the first push button long-pressing determination flag and the second push button determination in S373 of the notice effect processing and S453 of the big hit middle processing of the CPU for effect control) In the case where it is determined that the push button long press determination flag is set), the specific effect is executed in the same manner as when the specific operation is detected by only one of the first detection unit and the second detection unit. Yes (for example, the first push button long-pressing determination flag in the effect control CPU 101 in S373 of the notice effect processing and S453 in the big hit game processing) And when it is determined that the flag under the second push button long press determination is set, it is determined that the first push button long press determination flag is set in S 374 of the advance effect processing and S 454 in the big hit game processing If it is determined that the second push button long press determination flag is set in S375 of the notice effect processing and S455 of the big hit in-game processing, the portion to which the value of the automatic consecutive hit number counter is +1) respectively It may be configured. According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

(Means 6) In any one of means 1 to 5, detection means capable of detecting the action of the player (for example, the first push button and the second push button in the second embodiment), and the detection means It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a portion for updating the display mode of the continuous hit meter towards the final mode) based on detection of a predetermined operation (for example, continuous hit) by the player performing multiple operations by the player. The specific effect execution means (for example, a portion where the CPU for effect control in the second embodiment executes the advance effect process and the process during the big hit game) is provided, and the detection means is a first detection means (for example, the second A first push button in the embodiment, and a second detection means different from the first detection means (for example, a second push button in the second embodiment); The row means can execute the specific effect on the assumption that the predetermined operation is performed based on the specific operation (for example, long press) different from the predetermined operation by the player (for example, in the second embodiment) The effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect processing and the processing during the big hit game, and updates the display mode of the continuous hitting meter towards the final mode by automatic continuous hitting), when the specific operation is detected by the first detection means When the second detection means detects a specific action, the same effect can execute a specific effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), when the player long-presses the first push button) In both cases where the long press determination period is the same 0.2 seconds in the case where the second push button is pressed long, the display mode of the continuous hitting corresponding meter can be updated toward the final mode at the same speed. It may be configured so. According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

(Means 7) In any one of means 1 to 6, detection means capable of detecting the action of the player (for example, the first push button, the second push button in the second embodiment), and the detection means Based on the detection of the player's action over a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds which is the long press determination interval), the display effect of the specific presentation (for example, the continuous hitting corresponding meter is updated toward the final mode Specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the CPU for effect control in the second embodiment executes the notice effect processing and the processing during the big hit game in the second embodiment), and the detection means performs the first detection Means (for example, a first push button in the second embodiment) and second detection means (for example, a second push button in the second embodiment) different from the first detection means The specific effect execution means, after the operation is detected in one of the first detection means and the second detection means over a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the predetermined period, If the motion is detected over a second period (for example, 0.05 seconds) shorter than the predetermined period in, the specific effect is not executed even if the sum of the first period and the second period is equal to or longer than the predetermined period ( For example, if the player long-presses the first push button for 0.15 seconds and then presses the second push button for 0.05 seconds, the total of the first period and the second period is determined to be long. Even if it is an interval of 0.2 seconds, it may be configured such that updating of the consecutive hit corresponding meter by automatic continuous hit is not performed). According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

(Means 8) In any one of means 1 to 7, detection means capable of detecting the action of the player (for example, the first push button, the second push button in the second embodiment), and the detection means Based on the detection of the player's action over a predetermined period (for example, 0.2 seconds which is the long press determination interval), the display effect of the specific presentation (for example, the continuous hitting corresponding meter is updated toward the final mode Specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the CPU for effect control in the second embodiment executes the notice effect processing and the processing during the big hit game in the second embodiment), and the detection means performs the first detection Means (for example, a first push button in the second embodiment) and second detection means (for example, a second push button in the second embodiment) different from the first detection means The specific effect execution means, after the operation is detected in one of the first detection means and the second detection means over a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the predetermined period, If the motion is detected over a second period (for example, 0.05 seconds) shorter than the predetermined period in, the special effect can be executed when the sum of the first period and the second period is equal to or more than the predetermined period. (For example, if the player presses the first push button for 0.15 seconds and then presses the second push button for 0.05 seconds, the sum of the first period and the second period is long. It may be configured such that updating of the consecutive hit corresponding meter by automatic continuous hitting is executed based on the pressing determination interval being 0.2 seconds. According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

(Means 9) In any one of means 1 to 8, detection means capable of detecting the action of the player (for example, the first push button, the second push button in the second embodiment), and the detection means Effect executing means (for example, the second embodiment) capable of executing at least a first effect (for example, image display of a push button) and a second effect (for example, display of a message prompting operation of the push button) as effects relating to The effect control CPU 101 in the present invention includes a portion for executing advance notice effect processing and processing during a big hit game), and the detection means is a first detection means (for example, a first push button in the second embodiment); And second effect detection means different from the first detection means (for example, the second push button in the second embodiment). The second detection unit can execute the first effect and the second effect (for example, the portion for executing the effect control CPU 101 to display the image of the first push button and display a message prompting the operation of the first push button) The first effect and the second effect can be executed as effects relating to (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes the image display of the second push button and the display of a message prompting the operation of the second push button), The first effect relating to the detecting means is stronger in rendering intensity than the first effect relating to the second detecting means (e.g. a portion where the image display of the first push button is performed but the image display of the second push button is not performed) The second effect related to the first detection means has a higher effect intensity than the second effect related to the second detection means (e.g., urges the operation of the first push button) Display may be configured to a second portion not displayed message prompting operation of the push buttons) so while performing the message. According to such a configuration, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

(Means 10) In any one of means 1 to 9, detection means capable of detecting the action of the player (for example, push button, stick controller, touch sensor, infrared sensor, camera etc. in the third embodiment) And specific indication corresponding to the detection means (for example, small button (white) D1, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, small button (white) shown in FIGS. Specific display execution means (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control in the third embodiment) for performing D1U, large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc. S801) and the part that executes the effect symbol processing (step S802)), and the specific display execution means is the first display as the specific display. The second specific display (for example, the first specific display) (for example, the small button (white) D1 or the like) and the second specific display (for example, the first specific display) When the small button (white) D1 is used, the second specific display is the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, the stick D4, etc., and the first specific display is the large button (white) D2. The second specific display can display a large button (red) D3, a stick D4, etc., and the second specific display can display a stick D4 etc. when the first specific display is a large button (red) D3. After the specific display is displayed, the second specific display can be displayed by executing action effects (for example, weak action presentation, medium action presentation, strong action presentation) acting on the specific display (for example, FIG. Display small button (white) D1 as shown in C) Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (D) and FIG. 44 (E), a weak action effect of displaying the image JS1 or the image JS2 acting on the small button (white) D1 is executed, thereby performing the process shown in FIG. After the large button (white) D2 can be displayed or the large button (white) D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 44 (E), the large button can be displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (H) or FIG. 45 (I). (White) Even if the stick D4 can be displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (I), etc., by performing an action effect during displaying the image TS1, the image TS2, and the image TS3 acting on the D2 Good. According to such a configuration, the rendering effect is improved.

(Means 11) In any one of means 1 to 10, detection means capable of detecting the action of the player (for example, a push button, a stick controller, a touch sensor, an infrared sensor, a camera or the like in the third embodiment) And specific indication corresponding to the detection means (for example, small button (white) D1, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, small button (white) shown in FIGS. Specific display execution means (for example, the microcomputer 100 for effect control in the third embodiment) for performing D1U, large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc. S801) and the part that executes the processing during the effect design variation (step S802)), and the specific display execution means, as the specific display, The second specific display (for example, the first specific display (for example, the small button (white) D1 etc.) and the second specific display (for example, the first specific display) When the small button (white) D1 is used, the second specific display is the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, the stick D4, etc., and the first specific display is the large button (white) D2. The second specific display can display the large button (red) D3, the stick D4, etc., and the second specific display can display the stick D4 etc. when the first specific display is the large button (red) D3. After the first specific display is displayed in the non-effective period of detection by (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 39 to 48), the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, FIG. Small button (white) D1 as shown in (C) After the display, the small button (white) D1 is changed to the large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 43 (G), and the large button (white) D2 is further displayed as shown in FIG. (Red) (changed to D3), the second specific display after change (eg, FIG. 43 (J) or the like) in the effective period of detection by the detection means (eg, T11 to T13 shown in FIGS. 39 to 48) As shown in FIG. 43 (K), an operation effect using large button (red) D3 or large button (red) D3U etc. (eg, as shown in FIG. 43 (K)) As shown in, the effect of notifying the result may be configured to be executed. According to such a configuration, the rendering effect is improved.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a production control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing which CPU in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing which CPU for production control performs. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a command receiving buffer. It is a flow chart which shows command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern command reception waiting processing. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a presentation determination table. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flow chart which shows processing during production design variation. It is a flowchart which shows production design fluctuation stop processing. It is an explanatory view for explaining the production mode of button advance production. It is an explanatory view for explaining the production mode of button advance production. It is an explanatory view for explaining the production mode of button advance production. It is an explanatory view for explaining a production mode of button information production. It is an explanatory view for explaining a production mode of button information production. It is an explanatory view for explaining a production mode of button information production. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice production processing in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice production processing in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice production processing in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during a big hit game in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during a big hit game in a 2nd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during a big hit game in a 2nd embodiment. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the difference between push-button operation in advance production and alerting | reporting production, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the long press performance of each push button. (A) is an explanatory view of a case where only the first push button is continuously hit in the notice effect, (B) is an explanatory view of a case where only the second push button is continuously hit in the notice effect, and (C) is a notice It is explanatory drawing at the time of hitting a 1st push button and a 2nd push button continuously in production. (A) is explanatory drawing at the time of pressing only the 1st push button in notice production, (B) is an explanatory view at the time of pressing only the 2nd push button in notice production. (A) is explanatory drawing at the time of pressing and holding the 1st push button and the 2nd push button simultaneously in notice production, (B) is the 2nd push after long pressing the 1st push button in notice production It is explanatory drawing at the time of pressing a button long. (A) is an explanatory view in the case of continuously hitting only the first push button in the informing effect, (B) is an explanatory view in the case of continuously hitting only the second push button in the informing effect, and (C) is informing It is explanatory drawing at the time of hitting a 1st push button and a 2nd push button continuously in production. (A) is an explanatory view in the case of long pressing only the first push button in the informing effect, and (B) is an explanatory diagram in the case in which only the second push button is in the informing effect. (A) is explanatory drawing at the time of pressing and holding the 1st push button and the 2nd push button simultaneously in informing effect, (B) is the 2nd push after long pushing the 1st push button in informing effect It is explanatory drawing at the time of pressing a button long. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the specific button development production of various periods in the button development production in 3rd Embodiment. It is an explanatory view explaining a flow of concrete button development production in a 3rd embodiment. It is an explanatory view explaining a flow of concrete button development production in a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of display operation in a display field of an effect display device in a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of display operation in a display field of an effect display device in a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of display operation in a display field of an effect display device in a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of display operation in a display field of an effect display device in a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of display operation in a display field of an effect display device in a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of display operation in a display field of an effect display device in a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of display operation in a display field of an effect display device in a 3rd embodiment. It is a front view of a slot machine.

Embodiment 1
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically-long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play frame is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game to be described later And the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat. In addition, on the back of the glass door frame 2, the game board 6 is detachably attached. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  In this embodiment, the game ball is fired toward the game area 7 by operating the ball hitting operation handle 5 and the game proceeds, so the ball hitting operation handle 5 is for performing an operation regarding the progress of the game. It is an operation means. Further, in this embodiment, since the bat operating handle 5 is provided at the lower right of the gaming machine, the player operates the bat operating handle 5 with the right hand.

  In this embodiment, although expressions such as left and right, upper left, upper right, upper left, lower left, lower right, etc. of the gaming machine are used, the player sitting opposite to the pachinko gaming machine 1 It shows that it is the left side and the right side, upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right as viewed from the side.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, there are symbol display areas for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect), for example, “left”, “middle” and “right”. There are symbol display areas of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the symbol display area, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed by the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, scale, shrink or deform in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are changed An effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect. Therefore, reach production can be said to be production that suggests that it becomes a big hit. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "off", and the variation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided which display a fourth symbol following the effect symbol, the special symbol to be described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol to be described later, and the second A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (but, correctly, the variation display of the presentation symbol changes on the microcomputer 100 side for presentation control) It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the rendering using the rendering display 9, for example, the content of the rendering including the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern disappears from the screen for a moment Effects are being diversified, such as effects being performed, and effects such as moving objects blocking all or part of the screen being performed. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is currently in the state of fluctuating display. So, in this embodiment, by performing the variation display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, is the state of the present variation display now by confirming the state of the fourth symbol? It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation, and it does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be generically referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

  Variation of the fourth symbol (variable display) is realized by continuing turning on and off of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d with a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at predetermined time intervals. . The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Note that “variable display synchronizes” means that the start point and end point of the variable display are the same and the variable display period is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, the display color that reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the type of big hit (usually the display color may differ depending on whether it is a big hit or a probability change big hit). When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the display color which reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (display color different from the off color For example, it is displayed in blue at the time of out, while it is displayed in red at the time of big hit Note that the type of big hit (usually either big hit or positive variation big hit) The display color may be made different depending on the presence or absence.) The display color when the fourth symbol display area 9c, 9d is turned off is the same as the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable that the display image has a display color (eg, black) different from that of the background image in order to prevent the display from being obscured.

  In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area is provided in part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, but separately from the effect display device 9, a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used. The fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which two LEDs are alternately lit, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be displayed whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided respectively corresponding to the separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is shown, the first special symbol and the second special are illustrated. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as repeating display and display of different display colors at predetermined time intervals. Also, for example, when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, for example The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as turning on and off repeatedly at different time intervals. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, stop symbols of different modes may be stopped and displayed.

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). At the lower right of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying a second special symbol as identification information is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols).

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the kind of 1st special symbol and the kind of 2nd special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers of 0-9), kinds may differ. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols).

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

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening After having passed 14 (including winnings), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and it is started based on the state where the big hit game is not executed) being established, and when the variable display time (variation time) passes, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area previously defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept including that the gaming ball is in the winning opening (winning) It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win).

  Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state, the gaming ball heading to the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening 14. And although the first start winning opening 13 is provided immediately below the effect display 9, the distance between the lower end of the effect display 9 and the first start winning opening 13 can be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening The arrangement ratio of nails in the vicinity of the first start winning opening 13 or the arrangement of the nails in the vicinity of the first starting winning opening 13 makes it difficult to guide the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13 and the winning ratio of the second starting winning opening 14 May be made higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided to perform the opening and closing operation only for the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 The configuration may be such that a variable winning ball device that performs opening and closing operations is provided for any of the start winning openings 14.

  On the side of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of activated winning balls entering the first starting winning opening 13, ie, the first number of pending storages (pending storage is also referred to as starting storage or starting winning storage) is displayed. A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators to display the number of activated winning balls entered the second start winning opening 14, ie the second reserve memory number Is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 9a for displaying the first hold storage count and a second hold storage display unit 9b for displaying the second hold storage count are provided. ing. The first hold display is displayed on the first hold storage display unit 9a corresponding to each of the first hold storages. In addition, the second hold display is displayed on the second hold storage display unit 9b corresponding to each of the second hold storages. Although this embodiment shows the case where the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages are displayed individually, the total number of the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages is a total number. You may comprise so that the total pending | holding memory display part which displays the number of pending | holding memory may be provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfaction of execution conditions in which the variable display start condition is not satisfied. Also, when configured as such, in the combined hold storage display unit, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the winning order for the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 To be displayed in a recognizable manner as to whether it is the first pending storage or the second pending storage (for example, the first pending storage is displayed in red and the second pending storage is displayed in blue) It may be configured.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect design as a symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  In this embodiment, as described later, microcomputer 560 for game control which controls the fluctuation display of the special symbol transmits the fluctuation pattern command which can specify fluctuation time, and is received by microcomputer 100 for effect control. According to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation display of the rendering symbol is controlled. Therefore, since the fluctuation time is specified based on the fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the fluctuation display of the rendering symbol should be executed in synchronization in principle. However, in the event that a change in data of the fluctuation pattern command or the like occurs, the fluctuation time recognized by the game control microcomputer 560 side and the fluctuation time recognized by the effect control microcomputer 100 side There may be a gap between them. Therefore, when an unexpected situation such as data corruption of a command occurs, a situation may occur in which the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the rendering symbol are not completely synchronized.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the display is derived, the opening / closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, whereby the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning openings (ordinary winning openings) 29, 30, 33, 39 for paying out a predetermined number of prize gaming balls determined in advance based on the winning of the gaming balls. The game balls that have won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “o” and “x”) called a normal symbol.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbol is visible when lit). For example, if the lower lamp is lit at the end of the variable display, it becomes a hit. . Then, when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a state advantageous to the player from a disadvantageous state (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14) Change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, whenever variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, a probability change state in which the probability determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is a high state (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a variation display result of the special symbol is increased as compared to the normal state). In the high probability state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and the symbol is increased is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the left and right periphery of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there is provided an decoration LED 25 which blinks during the game, and at the lower part there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. Further, two speakers 27L and 27R for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right sides of the game area 7, respectively. In this embodiment, the speaker provided on the left side is also referred to as left speaker 27L, and the speaker provided on the right side is also referred to as right speaker 27R. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the members constituting the hitting ball supply tray 3, operation buttons 120 L and 120 R as operation means operable by the player are respectively provided on the left and right on the hitting ball supply tray 3. In this embodiment, the operation button provided on the left side on the bat supply tray 3 is also referred to as the left operation button 120L, and the operation button provided on the right side on the bat supply tray 3 is also referred to as the right operation button 120R. Say. Further, in this embodiment, since the hitting operation handle 5 is provided at the lower right of the gaming machine, the right operation button 120R is provided at a position closer to the hitting operation handle 5 than the left operation button 120L. Further, in this embodiment, since the player operates the hitting operation handle 5 with the right hand, the left operation button 120L and the right operation button 120R are depressed with the left hand. The operation buttons 120L and 120R are provided with push button switches that can be pressed by the player. The operation buttons 120L and 120R may be configured not only to have a push button switch that allows a player to perform a pressing operation, but also to have a dial that allows a player to perform a rotation operation. With such a configuration, the player can make a predetermined selection (for example, selection of an effect) by rotating the dial.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, it is possible to start variable display of the first special symbol (for example, variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the first number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first The start condition of 2 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit is a probability change, the game state is shifted to a so-called positive change state after the big hit game is over, and the game state is shifted to a high probability state, and the game ball becomes easy to start winning (namely, special symbol It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that execution conditions of variable display in the displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is open is extended, as compared with the case where the high base is not used. It will be easier to get started.

  In addition, instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), the transition to the normal symbol certainty state in which the probability of the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hitting is increased. It is possible to move to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by performing transition control to the normal symbol certainty state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits will be increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. Therefore, if it shifts to the normal symbol certainty variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning prize ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is enhanced when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or the stop symbol of a special symbol is a definite symbol, etc. Change to an advantageous state (start start winning state). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that includes changing from the closed state to the open state.

  In addition, the transition to the high base state may be made by transitioning to the normal symbol time short state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol time short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency at which the variation of the normal symbol starts is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased. Therefore, when the frequency with which the normal symbol is hit is high, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is high, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when transitioning to the high base state, transition is also made to the short time state (special symbol time short state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or the rendering symbol is shortened. By shifting to such a time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so the frequency of the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol and the effect symbol becomes high (in other words, It is possible to reduce the situation where an invalid start winning will occur. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  In addition, it is possible to start winning easily (transition to the high base state) by transitioning to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal pattern exact variation state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) May be In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high base (high base) (Transition to the state). In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high It may be made to shift to the base state).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control) and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57 including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Also, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 53 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the game state (i.e., the special symbol process flag etc.) according to the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that all of the RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

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

  The random number circuit 53 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit according to the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 53 updates the numerical data in accordance with the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit (for example, 65535) are set, and the start is generated at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning is at the time of reading out (extraction) of numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number.

  The random number circuit 53 has a selection setting function of updating range of numerical data (setting selection function of initial value and selection setting function of upper limit value), a selection setting function of updating rule of numerical data, and selection of update rule of numerical data It has various functions such as switching function. Such a function can improve the randomness of the generated random number.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 53. For example, the predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560). The numerical data thus obtained is set as the initial value of the numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 53. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 53 can be further improved.

  In addition, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the start port switch 13a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31 There is. In addition, the main circuit board is also a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, and an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 for forming the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which variably displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which variably displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 is performed.

  An information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating the occurrence of the big hit gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect pattern is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board and the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35. And controls the sound output from the speakers 27L and 27R through the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control substrate 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70.

  The effect control board 80 is mounted with an effect control microcomputer 100 including a effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information on effects such as an effect pattern process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and takes in a signal taken from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control (INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 for controlling display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM there. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command to the VDP 109. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. It is a ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to an instruction from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 in the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 only passes the signal input from the relay board 77 in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77) It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulation means.

  As a signal direction regulation means which allows the signal input from the main substrate 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control substrate 80 (does not allow the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control substrate 80 to the relay substrate 77) in the relay substrate 77 A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. In addition, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs signals from the operation buttons 120L and 120R through the input port 107 in accordance with the pressing operation of the operation buttons 120L and 120R by the player.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving an LED or a lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, signals for driving the LEDs and the lamps are input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to a light emitter provided on the frame side such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED. In addition, current is supplied to the decoration LED 25 and the like provided on the game board side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The speech synthesis IC 703 generates speech and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs the speech and the sound effects to the amplification circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 amplifies the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 and outputs the signal to the speakers 27L and 27R. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating in time series the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect pattern).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main substrate 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is inputted becomes high level, and the microcomputer for gaming control 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the content of the program is valid, is performed, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). Then, after initializing the built-in device (initializing the built-in device (built-in peripheral circuit) CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) etc.) (step S4), the RAM can be accessed (Step S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of a specific register (I register) built in CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates the interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms the state of the output signal (clear signal) of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply substrate) input through the input port (step S6). If ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not in the ON state, it is checked whether data protection processing (for example, processing at the time of power supply stop such as addition of parity data) of the backup RAM area is performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. (Step S7). After confirming that such protection processing has not been performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether or not there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed by, for example, the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing.

  After confirming that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 performs data check of the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, parity check is performed as data check. Therefore, in step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. If recovery is performed after a power supply stop such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state can not be returned to the state at the time of the power supply stop, the initialization process executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 restores the game state recovery processing for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply (steps S41 to S43). Process). Specifically, the top address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (the area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. With the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved content remains as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The part that should not be initialized is, for example, data (special symbol process flag, positive change flag, time saving flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer ), And a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). In addition, the CPU 56 transmits to the effect control board 80 a display result designating command designating the display result (usually a big hit, a positive change big hit, a sudden positive change big hit, a small hit, or a drop) stored in the backup RAM S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S44, if the value of the special symbol pointer, which will be described later, is also stored in the backup RAM, for example, the CPU 56 may also transmit the first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command. Good. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may resume the variation display of the fourth symbol based on the reception of the first symbol variation specification command or the second symbol variation specification command.

  In this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of the fluctuation time timer described later. Therefore, when the power failure is restored, after the display result designation command is transmitted in step S44, the measurement of the value of the fluctuation time timer which has been saved is restarted, and the fluctuation display of the special symbol is resumed and saved. When the value of the fluctuation time timer which has been timed out, a symbol determination designation command to be described later is transmitted. Further, in this embodiment, the backup RAM area also stores the value of a special symbol process flag described later. Therefore, when the power failure is recovered, the special symbol process processing is resumed from the process corresponding to the value of the stored special symbol process flag.

  It should be noted that the CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the fluctuation time timer stored in the backup RAM area is 0 or not, instead of transmitting the display result specification command at the time of power failure recovery. . Then, if the value of the fluctuation time timer is not 0, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the fluctuation time timer is 0, it is fluctuating at power failure. It may be determined not to be in the state, and the display result designation command may not be transmitted.

  The CPU 56 may first check whether the value of the special symbol process flag stored in the backup RAM area is three. Then, if the value of the special symbol process flag is 3, it is determined that a power failure occurs during fluctuation, and a display result designation command is transmitted. If the special symbol process flag is not 3, it fluctuates at power failure. It may be determined that the display result designation command is not transmitted, judging that it is not inside.

  In this embodiment, although both the backup flag and the check data are used to check whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored or not, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as a trigger for executing the gaming state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of the count value of the counter for generating the random number per judgment for normal symbols) is initialized to 0 by the RAM clear process, but it is an arbitrary value or a predetermined value It may be initialized to In addition, predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a counter for generating a random number per determination) may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a flag for performing selective processing according to the control state, such as a random symbol counter for determining a normal symbol, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, etc. The value is set.

  In addition, the CPU 56 is an initialization designation command (a command indicating that the gaming control microcomputer 560 has executed the initialization process) for initializing the sub board (the board on which the microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted). ) Is sent to the sub-substrate (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that control of the gaming machine has been initialized, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process to initialize the random number circuit 53 (step S14). The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 53 to update the value of random R, for example, by executing processing in accordance with the random number circuit setting program.

  Then, in step S15, the CPU 56 sets the register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to 4 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing, interrupt disabled state is set (step S16), and when execution of display random number update processing and initial value random number update processing is completed, interrupt permitted state is set. It sets (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when not being a big hit, or a random number for determining whether to be a reach when not being a big hit. The random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of the count value of a counter (normal pattern random number generation counter for determination per pattern) for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol. It is a random number to decide. The game control process for controlling the progress of the game to be described later (The game control microcomputer 560 controls the game display devices such as the effect display device provided in the game machine, the variable winning ball device, the ball payout device, etc. by itself Count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern in the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer, or to control other microcomputers, the count value of the random number for determination per normal pattern is 1 round (take the random number for determination per normal pattern) When the value is advanced by the number of numerical values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the possible value, the initial value is set to the counter.

  In the present embodiment, the reach effect is performed using the effect pattern variably displayed in the effect display device 9. In addition, when the display result of the special symbol is made a big hit symbol, reach production is always executed (However, in the case of sudden positive change big hit, sudden change positive hit large hit symbol (for example "135") without becoming reach) May appear stopped). When the display result of the special symbol is not made a big hit symbol, the microcomputer 560 for game control decides whether or not to execute the reach effect by performing a lottery for determining a variation pattern type and a variation pattern using random numbers. Do. However, it is the effect control microcomputer 100 that actually executes the control of the reach effect.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power supply monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply substrate detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the game machine. Then, in the power-off detection process, when the CPU 56 detects that the power-off signal is output, the CPU 56 executes the power-supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Subsequently, detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input through the input driver circuit 58, and the states of them are determined (switch processing: step S21). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 displays the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the normal symbol display 10, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a, the second special symbol hold memory indicator 18b, the ordinary symbol A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage indicator 41 is executed (step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the normal symbol display 10, drive signals are output to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S32 and S33. Execute control.

  Further, processing is performed to update the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol-performing determination random number used for game control (determination random number update process: step S23). The CPU 56 further performs processing for updating the initial value random number and the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (initial value random number updating process, display random number updating process: steps S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag in accordance with the gaming state.

  Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (step S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding processing in accordance with the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag in accordance with the gaming state. In the normal symbol process processing of step S27, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed based on the detection of the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 32, and the variable display result is derived or displayed, or the variable display result of the normal symbol Executes a process of controlling the variable winning ball device 15 in the open state or in the closed state.

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending out the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process of outputting data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer, for example (step S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a winning ball process for setting the number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro-circuit mounted on the payout control board 37 according to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball dispenser 97 in accordance with the payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing of setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S32).

  Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( Step S33). For example, when the start flag related to the variation of the normal symbol is set, the CPU 56 changes the display state ("○" and "x") every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. With such a speed, the value of the display control data (for example, 1 indicating "o" and 0 indicating "x") is switched every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S34), and the process is ended.

  By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S33 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. May be performed in

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined rendering symbols that do not reach will be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally lost") when the variable display result is a lost design.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after reaching the reach state, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach") when the variable display result is "off".

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle" and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped (in the case of sudden definite variation big hit) There is also a case where a sudden change big hit symbol (for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed without reaching.

  When "5" which is a small hit is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect design in the effect display device 9 is "suddenly, certain variation big hit" In the same manner as in the above case, after the variable display of the rendering symbol is performed, a predetermined small hitting symbol (suddenly the same symbol as the probability changing big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol "5" on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a "small hit" variable display mode .

  Here, the small hit is an allowed hit up to the number of times the number of opening of the large winning opening is smaller than the number of the large winning opening (in this embodiment, two times of opening for 0.1 seconds). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the positive change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the positive change state. In addition, the sudden change big hit is allowed the number of times the opening number of the big winning opening is small in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, the opening time of 0.1 seconds twice), but the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely It is a short jackpot, and it is a jackpot to shift the gaming state after the jackpot game to a definite change state (that is, by doing so, it appears to the player as if it were suddenly changed to a definite change state Is). That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same between the sudden change big hit and the small hit suddenly. By controlling in this way, when the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 0.1 seconds, it is not possible to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit suddenly. (Perspective change state) can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the case where the gaming machine is configured such that all the big hit types are probability variation big hits, it is not necessary to provide a small hit. In addition, when it is configured to provide a small hit if all the big hit type is a definite variation big hit, it is transitioned to a definite variation state (high probability state) and a sudden definite variation big hit without a short time state (high base state) Is preferably provided.

  FIGS. 6 and 7 are flow charts showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. FIG. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process processing, if the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won in the first start winning opening 13 is on in the special symbol process processing, that is, the start to the first start winning opening 13 If the winning is occurring, the first starting opening switch passing process is executed (steps S311 and S312). In addition, when the second starting opening switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has won in the second starting winning opening 14 is on, that is, the starting winning for the second starting winning opening 14 has occurred. Then, the second start port switch passage process is executed (steps S313 and S314). Then, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a is not turned on, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of steps S300 to S310 are the following processes.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data (total number of held memories) stored in the hold memory buffer. The storage number of the numerical data stored in the storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total storage number counter. Also, if the count value of the combined holding memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is considered as a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the big hit flag is set. When it is determined to be a big hit, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit type (for example, a normal big hit, a positive change big hit, a sudden positive change big hit), and the determination result is stored in the high hit type buffer. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game is over.

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: time from the start of variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol Decide to do. In addition, the microcomputer 100 for effect control performs fluctuation pattern command according to the determined fluctuation pattern (effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol variably displayed on the effect display 9 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol). The control to transmit to is started, and the fluctuation time timer which measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission processing (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command (whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and a production control command indicating a big hit type) is performed to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process has elapsed (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the microcomputer 100 for effect control is determined Control is performed to transmit a specified command (effect control command indicating termination of variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol and derivation display of the display result (stop symbol)), and step the internal state (special symbol process flag) It is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls so that the fourth symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 when the symbol determination designating command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the big hit start specified command (usually a big hit or a positive control command to specify the start of the big hit game based on the probability variation big hit) to the microcomputer 100 for production control or the small hit / sudden definite variable big hit start specified Control is performed to send a command (effect control command specifying start of big hit game or small hit game based on sudden odd variation big hit), and internal state (special symbol process flag) is a value corresponding to step S 305 (5 in this example) Update to Also, when the small hit flag is set, control to send a small hit / sudden definite big hit start specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) to step S308 Update to the corresponding value (8 in this example). If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process is the special symbol display. It is set in the output buffer for control data setting, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control process of step S22.

  Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is five. In the special winning opening open processing, control is performed to open the special winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. In addition, while performing control which transmits the special winning a prize opening opening designated command to the micro-computer 100 for production control, the execution time of the special winning a prize opening opening processing is set with the timer, internal state (special symbol process flag) step S306 Update to the value corresponding to (6 in this example). The big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed every round, but when starting the first round, the big winning opening opening pre-processing is also the processing to start the big hit game. Further, since the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted with the value specifying the round set in the EXT data, the different special winning opening opening designation command is transmitted every round. For example, when executing the first round in the big hit game, the large winning opening opening designated command (A101 (H)) for specifying the round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round in the big hit game , A special winning opening opening specification command (A10A (H)) for specifying round 10 is transmitted.

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special winning opening open processing, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening is performed. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, while performing control which transmits the specified command after the opening in the big hit to the microcomputer 100 for production control, when all rounds are finished, internal state (special symbol process flag) the value which corresponds to step S307 (this value In the example, update to 7).

  Big hit end processing (step S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. A big hit end specified command (generally a big hit or a production control command to specify the end of a big hit game based on a big hit or a big hit) or a small hit / sudden positive big hit big command specified command (a sudden hit for a big hit based on big hit) Control for transmitting the effect control command specifying the end of the small hit game is performed, and control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended is performed. In addition, processing is performed to set a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time saving flag). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit opening pre-processing (step S308): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control is performed to open the big winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21 is driven to open the special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening open process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. In addition, small hit opening pre-processing is executed for each opening of the big winning opening in the small hit game, but when starting the first open in the small hit game, the small hit opening pre-processing is the small hit game It is also a process to start.

  Small hit open processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is nine. Perform processing such as confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening. If the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and the number of opening of the special winning opening still remains, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to the value corresponding to step S308 (8 in this example). Update. In addition, when all opening is finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. Control to send small hit / sudden definite big hit end specification command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to notify the player that the small hit gaming state has ended To control. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 as effect control means. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 4 ms) of effect control (step S 701). .

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control processing.

  In the effect control process, first, the effect control CPU 101 analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect control process (step S705). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 9.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a fourth symbol process process (step S706). In the fourth symbol process processing, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the processing corresponding to the current control state (the fourth symbol process flag) is selected and in the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d of the effect display device 9 Execute the display control of the fourth symbol.

  Next, random number update processing is performed to update the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determination random number (step S 707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing one configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main substrate 31. As shown in FIG. In this example, a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six 2-byte effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is formed of a 12-byte area of the reception command buffers 1-12. Then, a command reception number counter indicating which area the received command is to be stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value of 0-11. The ring buffer type may not necessarily be used.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command the rendering control command stored in the buffer area is. The interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed prior to the timer interrupt process which is executed every 4 ms.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S704). Although the effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where the two match each other is the case where the reception command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). Note that when read out, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that two bytes (one command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a change pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received change pattern command in the change pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S615). Then, the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616).

  If the received effect control command is the display result designation command (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 stores the received display result designation command in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618). ).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol determination designating command (step S619), the effect control CPU 101 sets a determination command reception flag (step S620).

  If the received effect control command is a big hit start designation command (commands A001 to A002 (H)) (step S621), the CPU for effect control 101 sets a big hit start designation command reception flag (step S622).

  If the received effect control command is the small hit / suddenly definite oddity big hit start designation command (command A 003 (H)) (step S623), the CPU 101 for production control sets the small hit / suddenly positive oddity big hit start designation command reception flag (Step S624).

  If the received effect control command is a big hit end designation command (commands A301 to A302 (H)) (step S625), the CPU for effect control 101 sets a big hit end designation command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is the small hit / suddenly odd variation big hit end designation command (command A 303 (H)) (step S627), the CPU 101 for production control sets the small hit / suddenly odd variation big hit end designation command reception flag (Step S628).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S629). Then, the process proceeds to step S611.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control regarding variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation of the first special symbol is also the second Control relating to variable display of the rendering symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol is also executed in one rendering control process. In addition, even if it is configured to execute the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the second special symbol by another effect control process process. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which of the special symbols is displayed depending on which of the effect control process processing is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800): It is confirmed whether or not a fluctuation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is checked whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the fluctuation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation start process (step S801).

  Effect pattern fluctuation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the change of effect pattern is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802).

  Process during production symbol fluctuation (step S802): While controlling the switching timing and the like of each fluctuation state (variation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, the end of fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop processing (step S803): The change of the effect pattern is stopped and control is performed to derive and display the display result (stop pattern). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (step S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S804): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S805).

  In-round process (step S 805): Display control in the round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post round process (step S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S807).

  Post-round processing (step S806): Perform display control between rounds. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during the round (step S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (step S 807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set (step S811). If the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S813). As described above, in this embodiment, the display result designation command is transmitted also at the time of power failure recovery (see step S44), but as shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, it is normal time Since, based on the fact that the fluctuation pattern command is received, it moves to the production design fluctuation start processing and starts the fluctuation indication of the production design, the fluctuation of the production design only by receiving the display result specification command without receiving the fluctuation pattern command The display does not start.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a change pattern command from the change pattern command storage area (step S8001). Next, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect pattern (stopped) according to the variation pattern command read in step S8001 and the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command). The symbol) is determined (step S8002). That is, the processing of step S8002 is executed by the effect control CPU 101, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect pattern according to the variable display pattern (the change pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means Display result determining means for determining the symbol) is realized. In addition, when pseudo run is designated by the change pattern command, CPU101 for production control is a chance eye design (for example, "223" or "445" as a temporary stop symbol of a pseudo run in step S8002. Also, although it is not a reach, a combination of a big hit symbol and a symbol whose one symbol is off is also determined. Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the CPU for effect control 101 may determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit based on the received fluctuation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the production symbol based only on the fluctuation pattern command. .

  In step S8002, when the received display result designation command indicates "normal hit", the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned with the same even symbol as a stop symbol. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit”, the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols in which three symbols are aligned with the same odd symbol as the stop symbol. Further, when the received display result designation command indicates "Suddenly probability variation big hit" or "small hit", the effect control CPU 101 determines a combination of effect symbols such as "135" as a stop symbol. And in the case of "disappearing", the combination of the production | presentation pattern except the above is determined. However, when it is accompanied by the reach effect, the combination of the effect pattern with the two left and right symbols aligned is determined. Further, the combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 9 is the "stop symbol" of the effect symbol.

  For example, the CPU for effect control 101 extracts a random number for determining a stop symbol, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data representing a combination of effect symbols and a numerical value are associated with each other, the stop symbol of the effect symbol decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value corresponding to the extracted random number.

  In addition, also about a production pattern, it is called a big hit design the stop pattern (combination of the symbols in which the left middle and the right are all aligned with the same design) that evokes a big hit. Further, in this embodiment, since the stop display is performed in a state in which the left middle, the right and the left are aligned with the odd symbols when it becomes the definite variation big hit, it is recalled that the odd symbols become the definite variation big hit. The symbol that reminds me of such a big hit is called a odd symbol. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the big hit is normal, the left middle, the right, and the left are evenly displayed with the even symbols, so even symbols are not likely to be a big hit (usually a big hit) . Such a pattern that reminds me of not becoming a definite big hit is called a non-deterministic pattern. In addition, the stop design which reminds of the release is called the release design.

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 executes an effect setting process of setting the presence or type of an effect to be executed during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern (step S8003).

  Next, the CPU for effect control 101 selects a process table according to the effect set in the fluctuation pattern and the effect setting process (step S8003) (step S8004). Then, the process proceeds to step S8005.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer in the process data 1 of the process table selected in step S8004 (step S8005).

  The process table is a table in which process data to be referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the CPU for effect control 101 controls the effect device (component for effect) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table is composed of data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data etc. is described which indicates the aspect of each variation constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect pattern. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Moreover, the fluctuation time in the aspect of the fluctuation | variation is set to the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value.

  The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 80. Moreover, the process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern. In the process table used when effect control is executed for the fluctuation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped and displayed when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and the right symbol is stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. It should be noted that instead of setting symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, images for displaying symbols are generated in combination according to the determined stop symbols and the pseudo stop symbols in the pseudo reunion and the slip effect. May be

  In addition, the CPU for effect control 101, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (effects display device 9 as effect parts, effect elements as effect parts Control of the various lamps and the speakers 27L and 27R as presentation parts is executed (step S8006). For example, in order to display an image according to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9, an instruction is output to the VDP 109. Further, in order to control various lamps to turn on / off, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35. In addition, in order to output voice from the speakers 27L and 27R, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the voice output board 70.

  In this embodiment, the CPU for effect control 101 controls variable display of the effect pattern according to the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command in a one-to-one manner, but the CPU 101 for effect control controls the fluctuation pattern command The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern command in the fluctuation time timer (step S8007).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (step S802) (step S8008).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an effect setting process (step S8003) in the effect symbol fluctuation start process. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the fluctuation display of the effect pattern to be started this time is a non-reach out (step S401). In addition, it is whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command read out in step S8001 of the effect design variation start process is the one that becomes the non-reach or not whether it is the non-reach or not. It can be determined by checking. If it is non-reach out, the CPU for effect control 101 selects the non-reach out effect determination table as a table for determining the presence or type of the effect to be executed during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern (step S402) .

  If the non-reach is not out, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation display of the effect design to be started this time is the one that is out of reach (step S403). In addition, it is checked whether the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command read in step S8001 of the effect design fluctuation start processing is the one that is out of reach, for example. It can be determined by If the reach is out, the effect control CPU 101 selects the effect determination table for out of reach as a table for determining the presence or type of the effect to be executed during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern (step S404).

  If it is neither out of reach, the CPU for effect control 101 checks whether or not the fluctuation display of the effect pattern to be started this time is a big hit (step S405). In addition, it can be determined by checking whether or not the fluctuation pattern for the big hit is designated by the fluctuation pattern command read out in step S8001 of the effect symbol fluctuation start process, for example. It should be noted that the determination is made by checking whether or not the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is usually a display result designation command indicating a big hit or a probability variation big hit, not limited to such an aspect. You may If it is a big hit, the CPU for effect control 101 selects the effect determination table for the big hit as a table for determining the presence and type of effects to be executed during the fluctuation display of the effect symbols (step S406).

  If it is not a big hit (ie, if it is a small hit), the process ends.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when it becomes a small hit, although the case where production (a button advance notice production and a button informing production which will be described later) is not executed during fluctuation display of the production design is shown, a production for small hit A determination table may also be provided, and even in the case of a variable display that causes a small hit, these effects may be configured to be executable.

  In the case of a big hit suddenly become a definite change big hit, it is judged as N in step S405, and the effect (button preview effect or button notification effect described later) is not executed during the variation display of the effect pattern as in the small hit. It may be configured as follows. In the step S405, it may be determined as Y, and these effects may be configured to be executable during the fluctuation display of the effect symbols, as in the case of the large hit or the probability variation big hit.

  Then, the CPU for effect control 101 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the effect determination table selected in steps S402, S404, and S406, and determines the presence or absence and type of effect to be executed during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern ( Step S407). Further, when it is determined to execute the effect during the fluctuation display of the effect pattern, the effect control CPU 101 stores the type of the determined effect in the effect type storage area provided in the RAM.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 15A shows a specific example of the non-reach out effect determination table selected in step S402. Moreover, FIG. 15 (B) has shown the specific example of the presentation determination table for reach | attainment which is selected by step S404. Further, FIG. 15 (C) shows a specific example of the jackpot effect determination table selected in step S406. As shown in FIG. 15, for each effect determination table, there is no effect, and the determination values for button advance effect A, button advance effect B, button advance effect C, button notification effect A, and button notification effect B are respectively determined. It is allocated.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to execute a button effect capable of advancing the effect based on the operation on the operation buttons 120L and 120R during the variable display of the effect pattern. In addition, as the button effect, it is possible to execute a button advance effect for notifying the possibility of becoming a big hit and a button notification effect for notifying whether or not to become a big hit. Further, in this embodiment, three types of button preview effects such as button preview effect A, button preview effect B and button preview effect C can be executed. Further, in this embodiment, two types of button notification effects of button notification effect A and button notification effect B can be executed.

  The button advance notice effect A is a button advance notice effect that can be advanced based on an operation on the left operation button 120L and is executed at a timing before reach in the case of non-reach change display or change display with reach. . Also, the button advance notice effect B is a button advance notice effect that can be advanced at the first half of the reach timing and can be advanced based on an operation on the left operation button 120L. Also, the button advance notice effect C is a button advance notice effect that is executed at the timing of the first half of the reach, and can advance the effect based on the operation on the right operation button 120R. In this embodiment, in button announcement effect A and button announcement effect B using left operation button 120L, when left operation button 120L is operated, characters such as “chance!” Are displayed as announcements in effect display device 9 The display is displayed. Further, in the button advance notice effect C using the right operation button 120R, when the right operation button 120R is operated, character display such as “extensive heat!” Is displayed on the effect display device 9 as a notice display.

  The button notification effect A is a button notification effect that can be advanced at the second half of the reach and can be advanced based on an operation on the left operation button 120L. Further, the button notification effect B is a button notification effect that is executed at the second half of the reach timing and can advance effects based on an operation on the right operation button 120R. In this embodiment, when the button notification effect A or the button notification effect B is executed in the variation display that is a big hit, the effect display device 9 is operated when the left operation button 120L or the right operation button 120R is operated. A character display such as “Congratulations!” Is displayed as a big hit notification display in, and it is notified that a big hit will be made. In addition, when the button notification effect A or the button notification effect B is executed in the variation display which is an off, when the left operation button 120L or the right operation button 120R is operated, “off” notification display is displayed on the effect display device 9 “ "Sorry!" Or the like is displayed, and it is informed that it will be out.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B), in the case of a disconnection, it is more left than the button effect using the right operation button 120R (button advance effect C, button notification effect B). The determination value is more allocated to button effects (button advance effect A, button advance effect B, and button notification effect A) using the operation button 120L. Therefore, in the gaming machine, the probability of being out in comparison to the big hit is extremely high, so in this embodiment, the button effect using the left operation button 120L is executed at a higher frequency than the button effect using the right operation button 120R. It is configured to

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15C, in the case of a big hit, from the button effect using the left operation button 120L (button advance effect A, button advance effect B, button notification effect A) Also, in the case of button effects (button advance effect C and button notification effect B) using the right operation button 120R, allocation of determination values is larger. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the button effect using the right operation button 120R is executed, the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big hit as compared with the case where the button effect using the left operation button 120L is executed. Is high.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, during non-reach (non-reach variation display, or timing before reach in the case of variation display with reach), a button effect using the left operation button 120L While only the button preview effect A can be executed, the button effect using the right operation button 120R (button preview effect C, button notification effect B) can also be executed during the reach. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the reach effect is being performed during the variable display, the button effect using the right operation button 120R can be easily performed as compared with the case where the reach effect is not being performed. There is.

  In this embodiment, only the button effect using the left operation button 120L is configured to be executable during non-reach, but the right operation button 120R is not likely to occur even during non-reach. The button effect to be used may be configured to be executable. At least when the reach effect is being performed, the button effect using the right operation button 120R may be easily performed as compared to the case where the reach effect is not being performed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where a button advance notice effect or a button notification effect is executed is shown as the effect to be executed during the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, during the variable display of the effect pattern, various notice effects such as step-up notice effect, character notice effect, character notice effect, group notice effect, and the like may be executable.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, one lottery process is executed to select one of five types of button effects of button advance notices A to C and button notification effects A and B. Although the case is shown where one button rendition is configured to be executable, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the button announcement effects A to C and the button announcement effects A and B are configured to be determined by separate lottery processes, and any one button announcement effect and any one button announcement can be performed during one variation display. The effect may be configured to be executable, and various determination modes can be considered.

  FIG. 16 to FIG. 18 are flowcharts showing the process (step S802) during effect symbol variation in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts one from the value of the process timer (step S8101) and subtracts one from the value of the variation time timer (step S8102).

  Next, when the process timer times out (step S8103), the effect control CPU 101 switches the process data. That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S8104). Further, the control state of the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data and sound number data set next to the display control execution data (step S8105).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether any of the button advance notification effect execution flags is set (step S8106). The button preview effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the button preview effect is being executed, and is set in step S8115 described later. If any button preview effect execution flag is not set (i.e., if the button preview effect is not being executed), the CPU 101 for effect control performs prior notice of the button preview effect or the button alert effect. It is confirmed whether or not the pre-representation in-execution flag indicating that it is being executed is set (step S8107).

  If the pre-representation executing flag is not set (that is, if the pre-demonstration is not being performed), the CPU 101 for effect control checks whether or not it is the start timing of the pre-rendering before the button advance presentation effect ( Step S8108). In addition, it can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol fluctuation start process whether or not it is the start timing of the advance effect. In step S8008, for example, if it is determined to execute button preview effect A, if it is a fluctuation display with reach, it becomes the start timing of prior effect at the timing before reaching the reach. It is determined whether or not it is present. In addition, for example, if it is determined to execute the button advance notice effect B or the button advance notice effect C, it is determined whether or not the start time of the advance effect is reached at the timing of the first half of the reach.

  If it is the start timing of the advance effect, the effect control CPU 101 starts the advance effect according to the operation target button in the effect display device 9 (step S8109). For example, if the execution of the button preview effect A or the button preview effect B is determined, since the left operation button 120L is the operation target button, the advance effect corresponding to the left operation button 120L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button advance notice effect C is determined, since the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, the advance effect according to the right operation button 120R is started. Also, the CPU for effect control 101 sets a flag under preliminary effect execution (step S8110). Then, the process proceeds to step S8121.

  If the pre-representation executing flag is set (that is, if the pre-representation is being performed), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the end timing of the pre-representation has come (step S8111). In addition, it can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol fluctuation start process whether or not it is the end timing of the advance effect. If it is the end timing of the advance effect, the effect control CPU 101 ends the advance effect in the effect display device 9 (step S8112).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts operation promotion display according to the operation target button on the effect display device 9 (step S8113). For example, if the execution of the button preview effect A or the button preview effect B is determined, since the left operation button 120L is the operation target button, the operation promotion display according to the left operation button 120L is started. In addition, for example, when the execution of the button advance notice effect C is determined, since the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, the operation promotion display according to the right operation button 120R is started.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts the output of the operation promotion sound according to the operation target button (step S8114). For example, if the execution of the button preview effect A or the button preview effect B is determined, since the left operation button 120L is the operation target button, the output of the operation promotion sound from the left speaker 27L is started. In addition, for example, when the execution of the button advance notice effect C is determined, since the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, the output of the operation promotion sound from the right speaker 27R is started.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the preliminary effect executing flag, and sets a button advance effect producing flag according to the type of the button advance effect (step S8115). For example, if the execution of button preview effect A is determined, then the button preview effect A in progress flag is set, and if the execution of button preview effect B is determined, button preview effect B is executed. If the middle flag is set and the execution of the button preview effect C is determined, the button preview effect C in progress flag is set. Then, the process proceeds to step S8121.

  If one of the button preview effect executing flags is set (that is, if any button preview effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation target button is detected. It confirms (step S8116). For example, in the case where button preview effect A or button preview effect B is being executed, it is checked whether an operation signal from the left operation button 120L has been input. Further, for example, when the button advance notice effect C is being executed, it is confirmed whether or not the operation signal from the right operation button 120R is input. When ON of the operation target button is detected, the effect control CPU 101 ends the operation promotion display on the effect display device 9 (step S8117) and ends the output of the operation promotion sound (step S8118).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display an advance notice according to the type of button advance effect (step S8119). For example, if button preview effect A or button preview effect B is being executed, character display such as “chance!” Is displayed on the effect display device 9 as a preview display. Further, for example, when the button preview effect C is being executed, the effect display device 9 displays a character display such as “excessive heat !!” as the preview display. Further, the CPU for effect control 101 resets the flag under execution of the button preview effect being set (step S8120). Then, the process proceeds to step S8121.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether a promotion display change in progress flag indicating that the display mode of the operation promotion display is being changed is set (step S8121). If the promotion display changing flag is not set (that is, if the display mode of the operation promotion display is not changing, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether any button notification effect execution flag is set or not Check (Step S8122) Note that the button notification effect execution flag is a flag indicating that the button notification effect is being executed, and is set in step S8131 described later. If the flag is not set (that is, if the button notification effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the pre-effect executing flag is set (step S 8123).

  If the pre-representation executing flag is not set (that is, if the pre-demonstration is not being performed), the CPU 101 for effect control checks whether or not it is the start timing of the pre-rendering before the button notification effect ( Step S8124). In addition, it can be determined, for example, by confirming the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol fluctuation start process whether or not it is the start timing of the advance effect. In step S8124, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the advance effect at the timing of the second half of the reach.

  If it is the start timing of the advance effect, the effect control CPU 101 starts the advance effect according to the operation target button in the effect display device 9 (step S8125). For example, if the execution of the button notification effect A is determined, since the left operation button 120L is the operation target button, the advance effect corresponding to the left operation button 120L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notification effect B is determined, the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, and thus the advance effect corresponding to the right operation button 120R is started. Further, the effect control CPU 101 sets an advance effect in-progress flag (step S8126). Then, the process proceeds to step S8144.

  If the pre-representation executing flag is set (that is, if the pre-representation is being performed), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether the end timing of the pre-representation has come (step S8127). In addition, it can be determined, for example, by checking the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol fluctuation start process whether or not it is the end timing of the advance effect. If it is the end timing of the advance effect, the effect control CPU 101 ends the advance effect in the effect display device 9 (step S8128).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 starts operation promotion display according to the operation target button on the effect display device 9 (step S8129). For example, if the execution of the button notification effect A is determined, since the left operation button 120L is the operation target button, the operation promotion display according to the left operation button 120L is started. Further, for example, when the execution of the button notification effect B is determined, the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, and thus the operation promotion display according to the right operation button 120R is started.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts the output of the operation promotion sound according to the operation target button (step S8130). For example, if the execution of the button notification effect A is determined, since the left operation button 120L is the operation target button, the output of the operation promotion sound from the left speaker 27L is started. In addition, for example, when the execution of the button notification effect B is determined, since the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, the output of the operation promotion sound from the right speaker 27R is started.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the advance effect executing flag, and sets the button notification effect executing flag according to the type of the button notification effect (step S8131). For example, if the execution of button notification effect A is determined, the button notification effect A in progress flag is set, and if the execution of button notification effect B is determined, button notification effect B is performed. Set the medium flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S8144.

  If any button notification effect execution flag is set (that is, if any button notification effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation target button has been detected. It confirms (step S8132). For example, if the button notification effect A is being executed, it is confirmed whether or not the operation signal from the left operation button 120L is input. Further, for example, if the button notification effect B is being executed, it is confirmed whether or not the operation signal from the right operation button 120R has been input.

  When it is detected that the operation target button is turned on, the CPU for effect control 101 confirms whether or not the fluctuation display being executed is a big hit (step S8133). In addition, it is confirmed whether the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is a display result designation command showing a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit, for example It can judge by doing. If it is a fluctuation display that is a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 changes the display mode of the operation promotion display displayed on the effect display device 9 to a display mode according to the big hit (step S8134). On the other hand, if it is not a fluctuation display that is a big hit (that is, if it is a fluctuation display that is lost), the effect control CPU 101 displays the display mode of the operation promotion display displayed on the effect display device 9 according to the error The form is changed (step S8135).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 ends the output of the operation promotion sound (step S8136). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the button notification effect execution flag being set, and sets the promotion display change flag (step S8137). Then, the process proceeds to step S8144.

  If the promotion display changing flag is set (that is, if the display mode of the operation promotion display is changing), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the change display period of the display mode of the operation promotion display has ended. (Step S8138). In addition, it is possible to determine whether or not the change display period of the display mode of the operation promotion display has ended, for example, by confirming the value of the fluctuation time timer set in step S8007 of the effect symbol fluctuation start process. If the change display period has ended, the effect control CPU 101 ends the operation promotion display on the effect display device 9 (step S8139).

  In this embodiment, the output of the operation promotion voice ends at the timing when the operation target button is operated, and the case where the operation promotion voice is not output is shown during the change of the display mode of the operation promotion display. Not limited to such an aspect. For example, it is configured to output the operation promotion sound even during the change of the display mode of the operation promotion display, and is configured to end the output of the operation promotion sound when the change display period is ended and the operation promotion display is ended. May be

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variable display being executed is a big hit (step S8140). In addition, it is confirmed whether the display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area is a display result designation command showing a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit, for example It can judge by doing. If it is a fluctuation display that is a big hit, the effect control CPU 101 displays a big hit notification display on the effect display device 9 (step S8141). On the other hand, if it is not a fluctuation display that is a big hit (that is, if it is a fluctuation display that is a loss), the effect control CPU 101 displays a loss notification display on the effect display device 9 (step S8142). Further, the effect control CPU 101 resets the promotion display changing flag (step S8143). Then, the process proceeds to step S8144.

  Then, if the fluctuation time timer has timed out (step S8144), the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) (step S8145).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (step S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing, if the effect control CPU 101 is displayed first, the effect display device 9 erases the advance notice and the notice display (big hit notice display, off notice display) (step S8300).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether a stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S8305. In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the effect symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step S8304. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the big hit symbol has been displayed in a stopped state but the fanfare effect has not yet been executed, so the processing to display the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S8302 is executed Instead, the process proceeds to step S8305.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 performs control to display the determined stop symbol (disappeared symbol, big hit symbol) on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step) S8302). When neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the process of step S8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N in step S8303), the CPU 101 for effect control shifts to step S8311.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step S8302 (Y in step S8303), the effect control CPU 101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. Check whether the big hit start designated command reception flag indicating that it is received or the small hit / sudden definite positive big hit start designated command received flag which indicates that the small hit / suddenly sudden change big hit start specified command is received (step S8305) . When the big hit start designated command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly definite big hit big start designated command reception flag is set, CPU101 for production control resets the stop design indicatory flag (step S8306), according to fanfare production A process table is selected (step S8307). If the big hit start designated command reception flag or the small hit / suddenly definite big hit big start designation command received flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set flag.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step S8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number Control of the rendering device (the rendering display device 9 as a rendering component, various lamps as a rendering component, and the speakers 27L and 27R as a rendering component) is executed according to data 1) (step S8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the big hit display process (step S804) (step S8310).

  When it is determined that neither the big hit nor the small hit is made (N in step S8303), the CPU for effect control 101 responds to the fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) for the value of the effect control process flag. The value is updated (step S8311).

  Next, an effect aspect of the button advance effect will be described. FIG. 20 to FIG. 22 are explanatory diagrams for describing an effect mode of button advance effect effects. Among these, FIG. 20 shows an effect mode of the button advance effect effect A as an example. Moreover, FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 have shown the production | presentation aspect of button preliminary | backup effect C as an example. In addition, in FIGS. 20-22, the aspect of a display screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) ....

  First, with reference to FIG. 20, an effect mode of the button advance effect A will be described. When executing the button preview effect A, as shown in FIG. 20 (1), when the variable display of the effect pattern on the left middle right is executed in the effect display device 9, it is assumed that the start timing of the pre-effect is As shown in FIG. 20 (2), the pre-effect is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S8109). In the example shown in FIG. 20 (2), images 300 and 301 (a mode in which the operation buttons are seen through lightly as imitation, as the pre-effect, from the left and right of the display screen of the effect display device 9 Is displayed, and the images 300 and 301 are moved toward the center of the display screen. In this case, button preview effect A is executed, and the operation target button is the left operation button 120L, so the moving speed of the image 300 on the left is slow, the moving speed of the image 301 on the right is fast, and the center of the display screen Further, on the left side, display is performed such that the two images 300 and 301 are combined into one operation button. In such a mode, in this embodiment, when the button advance notice effect A is executed, the advance effect according to the left operation button 120L is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 (2) to 20 (4), when the pre-rendering is started, during the execution of the pre-rendering and the button previewing, the variation display of the rendering symbol is a display It is assumed that the display is reduced at the upper right end of the display screen of the device 9.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 and FIGS. 21 to 25 described later, the button effect using the left operation button 120L or the button effect using the right operation button 120R is performed. Regardless of whether or not, the display position at which the variable display of the effect design is reduced is common (in this example, the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9).

  Next, when two images 300 and 301 are united on the left of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and displayed as one operation button and the end timing of the pre-effect is reached, as shown in FIG. As shown in), operation promotion display is started on the effect display device 9 (see step S8113). In the example shown in FIG. 20 (3), the image united in the pre-effect is displayed as the image 302 imitating the operation button as it is, and the image 303 imitating the left hand is displayed, and "Press the left button!" The character display 304 of is displayed. In such a mode, in this embodiment, an image 302 imitating the operation button and an image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed on the left of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the left operation button 120L By displaying the character display 304 prompting the user to perform the operation, when the button advance notice effect A is executed, the operation promotion display according to the left operation button 120L is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the character display 304 is shown at the approximate center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, and the character display 304 may also be rendered. It may be configured to be displayed leftward from the center of the display screen of the display device 9.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), when the button advance notice effect A is executed, the output of the operation promotion sound from the left speaker 27L is started (see step S8114). For example, audio such as "Please press the left button" is output from the left speaker 27L.

  Then, when the player depresses the left operation button 120L, as shown in FIG. 20 (4), the operation promotion display is ended and the output of the operation promotion sound is ended (see steps S8117 and S8118), The notice display corresponding to the type of the button notice effect is displayed at (see step S8119). In the example shown in FIG. 20 (4), there is shown a case where a character display 305 such as "chance!" Is displayed in response to the button preview effect A.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, an effect aspect of the button preview effect C will be described. When executing the button advance effect C, as shown in FIG. 21 (1), when the variable display of the effect pattern on the left, middle and right is executed on the effect display device 9, the left effect pattern is first stopped Then, it is assumed that the same symbol (in the present example, symbol "7") as the effect symbol on the left is displayed and displayed as the right effect symbol and the reach is reached as shown in FIG. 21 (2).

  Next, when the start timing of the advance effect in the first half of the reach is reached, as shown in FIG. 21 (3), the advance effect is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S8109). In the example shown in FIG. 20 (3), images 300 and 301 (a mode in which the operation buttons are seen through lightly as imitation, as the pre-representation, from the left and right of the display screen of the effect display device 9 Is displayed, and the images 300 and 301 are moved toward the center of the display screen. In this case, the button advance effect C is executed, and the operation target button is the right operation button 120R. Therefore, the moving speed of the image 300 on the left is fast, and the moving speed of the image 301 on the right is slow. Further, on the right side, display is performed such that the two images 300 and 301 are combined into one operation button. In such a mode, in this embodiment, when the button advance notice effect C is executed, the advance effect according to the right operation button 120R is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21 (3), (4) and FIG. 22 (5), when the pre-rendering is started, during the execution of the pre-rendering and button previewing, The variable display is reduced in size at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  Next, when two images 300 and 301 are united on the right of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and displayed as one operation button and the end timing of the advance effect is reached, as shown in FIG. As shown in), operation promotion display is started on the effect display device 9 (see step S8113). In the example shown in FIG. 21 (4), the image united in the pre-effect is displayed as the image 302 imitating the operation button as it is, and the image 303 imitating the left hand is displayed, "Press the right button!" The character display 306 of is displayed. In such a mode, in this embodiment, the image 302 imitating the operation button and the image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed on the right of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the right operation button 120R By displaying the character display 306 prompting the user to perform the operation, when the button advance notice effect C is executed, the operation promotion display according to the right operation button 120R is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the character display 306 is shown substantially at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. However, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect, and the character display 306 is also effective. It may be configured to be displayed on the right of the center of the display screen of the display device 9.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (4), when the button advance notice effect C is executed, the output of the operation promotion sound from the right speaker 27R is started (see step S8114). For example, an audio such as "Please press the right button" is output from the right speaker 27R.

  Then, when the player presses the right operation button 120R, as shown in FIG. The notice display corresponding to the type of the button notice effect is displayed at (see step S8119). In the example shown in FIG. 22 (5), there is shown a case where a character display 307 such as “excessive heat !!” is displayed in response to the button preview effect C.

  In the case of executing the button preview effect B, the same effect mode is executed. For example, in the case of executing button preview effect B, after reaching reach as in FIGS. 21 (1) and (2), when the start timing of prior effect of the first half of reach is reached, the same as FIG. 20 (2) Depending on the mode, the pre-rendering according to the left operation button 120L is performed, and the display of the operation promotion display according to the left operation button 120L and the output of the operation promotion voice are performed according to the same mode as FIG. The advance notice is displayed in the same manner as in 4).

  Although this embodiment shows a case where the advance notice display is not displayed when the player's operation is not performed in the button advance presentation effect, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, as described in this embodiment, when the player's operation is not performed, the notice display such as "chance!" Or "excessive heat !!" may not be displayed at all. Alternatively, even if the player's operation is not performed, the notice display may be displayed based on the elapse of the operation effective period.

  Next, an effect aspect of the button notification effect will be described. FIG. 23 to FIG. 25 are explanatory diagrams for describing an effect aspect of the button notification effect. 23 to 25 show an effect aspect of the button notification effect B, as an example. Moreover, in FIGS. 23-25, the aspect of a display screen changes in order of (1) (2) (3) ... and so on.

  In the case of executing button notification effect B, as shown in FIG. 23 (1), when the variable display of effect symbols on the left, middle and right is executed in effect display device 9, the left effect symbols are stopped first Then, it is assumed that the same symbol (in the present example, symbol "7") as the effect symbol on the left is displayed and displayed as the right effect symbol and the reach is reached as shown in FIG. 23 (2).

  Next, when the start timing of the advance effect in the second half of the reach is reached, as shown in FIG. 23 (3), the advance effect is started in the effect display device 9 (see step S8125). In the example shown in FIG. 23 (3), images 300 and 301 (a mode in which the operation buttons are seen through lightly as imitation, as the pre-representation, from the left and right of the display screen of the effect display device 9 Is displayed, and the images 300 and 301 are moved toward the center of the display screen. In this case, the button notification effect B is executed, and since the operation target button is the right operation button 120R, the moving speed of the image 300 on the left is fast and the moving speed of the image 301 on the right is slow. Further, on the right side, display is performed such that the two images 300 and 301 are combined into one operation button. In such an aspect, in this embodiment, when the button notification effect B is executed, the advance effect corresponding to the right operation button 120R is executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23 (3), (4), FIG. 24 (5), (6) and FIG. 25 (5), (6), when the pre-representation is started, During the execution of the advance effect and the button notification effect, the fluctuation display of the effect pattern is displayed in a reduced size at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  Next, when two images 300 and 301 are united on the right of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 and displayed as one operation button and the end timing of the advance effect is reached, as shown in FIG. As shown in), operation promotion display is started on the effect display device 9 (see step S8129). In the example shown in FIG. 23 (4), the image united in the pre-effect is displayed as the image 302 imitating the operation button as it is, and the image 303 imitating the left hand is displayed, and "Press the right button!" The character display 306 of is displayed. In such a mode, in this embodiment, the image 302 imitating the operation button and the image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed on the right of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the right operation button 120R When the button indication effect B is executed by displaying the character display 306 prompting the user to perform the operation, the operation promotion display according to the right operation button 120R is displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (4), when the button notification effect B is executed, the output of the operation promotion sound from the right speaker 27R is started (see step S8130). For example, an audio such as "Please press the right button" is output from the right speaker 27R.

  When the player depresses the right operation button 120R, if it is a fluctuation display that makes a big hit, as shown in FIG. 24 (5), the display mode of the operation promotion display displayed on the effect display device 9 is made a big hit The display mode is changed according to the request (see step S8134). In the example shown in FIG. 24 (5), the image 303 imitating the left hand is deleted, and the image 302 imitating the operation button is displayed in rainbow (for example, the display color is changed in order of red, orange, yellow, green, blue etc. And the entire display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to a light rainbow display. In addition, the output of the operation promotion voice is ended (see step S8136), and in the variation display of the effect design displayed in reduced size at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display 9, the inside effect design is displayed with the left and right effect design The temporary stop display is performed with the same symbol (in this example, the symbol "7").

  Then, when the change display period of the display mode of the operation prompting display is ended, as shown in FIG. 24 (6), the image 302 imitating the operation button is erased and the operation prompting display is ended (see step S8139). A big hit notification display is displayed on the display device 9 (see step S8141). In the example shown in FIG. 24 (6), there is shown a case where a character display 308 such as "Congratulations!" Is displayed as the big hit notification display. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, as shown in FIG. 24 (7), the fluctuation display of the production symbol is enlarged again in the effect display device 9, and the big hit symbol (in this example, the combination of symbols of "777") Is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the player presses the right operation button 120R, the display mode of the operation promotion display displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed as shown in FIG. The display mode is changed according to the release (see step S8135). In the example shown in FIG. 25 (5), the image 303 imitating the left hand is deleted, the image 302 imitating the operation button is displayed in black and white, and the display mode is changed to one in which the operation button is cracked. In addition, the entire display screen of the effect display device 9 is changed to light black and white display. In addition, the output of the operation promotion voice is ended (see step S8136), and in the variation display of the effect design displayed in reduced size at the upper right end of the display screen of the effect display 9, the inside effect design is displayed with the left and right effect design The temporary stop display is performed with a different symbol (in this example, the symbol "6").

  Then, when the change display period of the display mode of the operation prompting display is ended, as shown in FIG. 25 (6), the image 302 imitating the operation button is erased and the operation prompting display is ended (see step S8139). The display device 9 displays an off notice display (see step S8142). In the example shown in FIG. 25 (6), there is shown a case where a character display 309 such as "Sorry!" Is displayed as the out-of-light notification display. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, as shown in FIG. 25 (7), the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is enlarged again in the effect display device 9, and the reach is out of reach (in this example, the symbol combination of "767" ) Is displayed.

  In this embodiment, even if the display mode of the operation promotion display changes to rainbow display or changes to black and white display and crack display, the display color of the effect design displayed in a reduced size is It is assumed that the color is always the same (for example, the symbol "7" is always displayed in gold, the other odd symbols are always displayed in red, and the even symbols are always displayed in blue).

  Note that even when the button notification effect A is executed, it is different in that the image 302 imitating the operation button and the image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed leftward from the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9, It is performed by the presentation mode similar to 23-25.

  Further, in this embodiment, as described above, as shown in FIG. 15, many judgment values are allocated to button notification effect B in which the right operation button 120R is the operation target button in the case of a big hit. In the case of a disconnection, many determination values are assigned to the button notification effect A for which the left operation button 120L is to be operated. Therefore, as a result, when the operation prompting display corresponding to the right operation button 120R is displayed, the rate of change to rainbow display is high, and when the operation prompting display corresponding to the left operation button 120L is displayed, black and white display And the rate of change to crack display is high.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot notification display or the disconnection notification display is not displayed when the player's operation is not performed in the button notification effect, but such a mode is used. It is not limited. For example, even when the player's operation is not performed, the jackpot notification display or the disconnection notification display may be displayed based on the elapse of the operation effective period. In addition, for example, when the player's operation is not performed in the fluctuation display serving as the big hit, the relief presentation is performed after the out-of-order notification display is once displayed based on the lapse of the operation valid period. It may be configured to notify that

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the game progress operation means (in this example, the hit ball operation handle 5) for performing the operation regarding the progress of the game, and the effect operation means for performing the operation regarding the effect (In the present embodiment, operation effects can be advanced based on the operation to the effect operation means, including the operation buttons 120L and 120R) (in the present embodiment, button advance effects, button notification effects) can be executed. In addition, the rendering operation means is a first effect operating means (in this example, the left operation button 120L) and a second effect operating means (this example) provided at a position closer to the game progress operating means than the first effect operating means And the right operation button 120R). In addition, as the operation effect, the first operation effect (in this example, the button advance effect A, the button advance effect B, the button notification effect A) capable of advancing the effect based on the operation to the first effect operation means, and the second It is possible to execute a second operation effect (in this example, a button advance effect C, a button notification effect B in this example) capable of advancing an effect based on an operation to the effect operation means, and the first operation effect is produced rather than the second operation effect. (In this example, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, in the case of a disconnection, a button effect using the right operation button 120R (button advance effect C, button notification effect B The determination value is more allocated to button effects (button advance effect A, button advance effect B, button notification effect A) using the left operation button 120L). Therefore, since the frequency of the operation effect is set according to the position of the effect operation means, the effect can be enhanced. That is, a rendering operation is provided which is provided at a position away from the game progress operation means and is easy to operate with the hand (in the present example, the left hand) opposite to the hand (in the present example, the right hand) operating the game progress operation means Since the first operation effect for operating the means has a higher frequency of execution, the effect of the effect can be enhanced. In addition, the game progress is made by increasing the operation frequency of the rendering operation means which is easy to operate with the hand (in the present example, the left hand) opposite to the hand (in the present example, the right hand) operating the game progress operating means. It is possible to prevent interference with the operation to the operation means.

  In this embodiment, although the case where two operation buttons 120L and 120R are provided as a plurality of effect operation means is shown, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, as a plurality of effect operation means, an operation button (push button) capable of pressing operation and a stick controller capable of tilting operation may be provided. In addition, as the effect operation means, for example, a jog dial, a cross key, a touch panel or the like may be provided, and various modes are conceivable.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the effect operation means which is easy to operate with the left hand opposite to the one operating the hitting operation handle 5, the form is shown in which the distance from the hitting operation handle 5 is large. It is not limited to such an aspect. For example, even when the plurality of operation means are positioned at the same distance from the hitting operation handle 5, the operation means provided to perform the pressing operation upward (for example, when the operation methods are different) When the push button and the operation means (for example, a stick controller) provided to perform the tilting operation are provided, the pressing operation is easy to operate with the left hand, and the tilting operation is slightly difficult to operate with the left hand As it is conceivable, it may be configured to design the execution frequency of the operation effect so that the frequency of performing the pressing operation becomes high. In addition, in the case where an operation means for performing a twisting operation or a pulling operation is provided as an operation method, according to the easiness of operation with the left hand of each operation means, It may be configured to design the execution frequency. As described above, the frequency of execution of the operation effect may be designed according to the ease of operation with the left hand in any form, regardless of the distance from the bat operating handle 5.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, when it is possible to control to the advantageous state (in the present example, the big hit gaming state) and the second operation effect is executed, it is compared with the case where the first operation effect is executed. The proportion controlled to the advantageous state is high (in this example, as shown in FIG. 15C, in the case of a big hit, the button effect using the left operation button 120L (button advance effect A, button advance effect The allocation of the determination value of the button effect (the button advance effect C, the button notification effect B) using the right operation button 120R is larger than that of the button notification effect A). Therefore, the second operation effect for operating the effect operation means which is difficult to operate with the hand (in this example, the left hand) opposite to the hand (in this example, the right hand) for operating the game progress operation means is the reverse Because the degree of expectation is high, the stage effect can be further enhanced.

  In this embodiment, the case where the button effect using the right operation button 120R is performed shows a case where the expectation for the big hit (big hit reliability) is higher, but it is limited to such an aspect. Absent. For example, in the case of executing button effects using the right operation button 120R, the degree of expectation (reach expectation degree or probability change expectation degree) for reach or probability variation big hit may be configured to be higher.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the reach effect is being performed during the variable display, the second operation effect can be easily performed as compared to the case where the reach effect is not being performed (in this example, As shown in FIG. 15, during non-reach (non-reach variation display, or timing before reach in the case of variation display with reach), only the button effect using the left operation button 120L (button preview effect A) While being reachable, the button effect using the right operation button 120R (button advance effect C, button notification effect B) is also executable. Therefore, when the reach effect is being executed, the player often operates the game progress operation means by paying attention to the effect, so the hand operating the game progress operation means darefully (in this example, the right hand The rendering effect can be further enhanced by making it easier to execute the second operation rendering that operates the rendering operation means that is more difficult to operate with the hand on the opposite side (the left hand in this example).

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a promotion effect (in this example, display of operation promotion display and output of operation promotion sound) for promoting the operation to the rendering operation means. In addition, as the promotion effect, it is possible to execute the effect for promoting the operation using the hand (in the present example, the left hand) opposite to the hand (in the present example, the right hand) used for the operation to the game progression operation means (In this example, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), FIG. 21 (4) and FIG. 23 (4), regardless of which of the left operation button 120L and the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, Display an image 303 imitating the Therefore, it is possible to execute the promotion effect in a mode that does not inhibit the operation to the game progress operation means.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), FIG. 21 (4) and FIG. 23 (4), the image 303 imitating the left hand is displayed to promote the operation using the left hand Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, instead of the display of the image 303 imitating the left hand, or in addition to the display of the image 303 imitating the left hand, a character display such as “press with the left hand! It may be configured to

  Further, according to this embodiment, the first operation means (in the present example, the left operation button 120L) provided at the predetermined position (in the present example, the left side on the bat supply tray 3) is different from the predetermined position. And a second operation means (in the present example, the right operation button 120R) provided at a specific position (in the present example, the right side on the bat supply tray 3). In addition, it is possible to execute the first operation effect (in this example, the button advance effect A, the button advance effect B, the button notification effect A) capable of advancing the effect based on the operation to the first operation means, and the second operation It is possible to execute a second operation effect (in this example, a button advance effect C, a button notification effect B) capable of advancing the effect based on an operation on the means. Moreover, when the first operation effect is executed, the first promotion effect (in this example, the display of the operation promotion display according to the left operation button 120L and the operation promotion sound for promoting the operation to the first operation means A second promotion effect (in this example, operation prompting display corresponding to the right operation button 120R) for promoting the operation to the second operation means, which is executable when the second operation effect is executed. (Display and output of operation prompting voice). Further, the first promotion effect can be executed in a mode according to the predetermined position (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), the operation button is simulated to the left from the center of the display screen of the effect display device The image 302 and the image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed, and the operation promotion sound is output from the left speaker 27L), and the second promotion effect can be executed in a mode according to the specific position (in this example, FIG. 4) and FIG. 23 (4), an image 302 imitating the operation button and an image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed on the right of the center of the display screen of the effect display device, and an operation promotion voice is displayed from the right speaker 27R. Is output). Therefore, since the promotion effect corresponding to the position of the operation means is performed, the effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute an effect (in this example, display of the operation promotion display) including the display of the promotion display for promoting the operation. In addition, when executing the first promotion effect, the effect of displaying the promotion display at a position corresponding to the predetermined position in the display area is executed (in the present example, as shown in FIG. 20 (3) An image 302 imitating the operation button and an image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed on the left of the center of the display screen of the display device), and when performing the second promotion effect, at a specific position of the display area Perform the effect that displays the promotion display at the position according to (In this example, as shown in FIG. 21 (4) and FIG. 23 (4), the operation button is simulated to the right from the center of the display screen of the effect display device Image 302 and an image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed). Therefore, since the promotion effect by the promotion display according to the position of the operation means is performed, the promotion effect can be suitably performed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute an effect (in this example, an output of an operation promotion sound) including an output of a promotion sound for promoting an operation. In addition, when executing the first promotion effect, the effect of outputting the promotion sound at a position according to the predetermined position is performed (in the present example, as shown in FIG. 20 (3), the operation is promoted from the left speaker 27L) When the second promotion effect is executed, the effect of outputting the promotion sound at a position corresponding to the specific position is executed (in this example, FIG. 21 (4) and FIG. 23 (4)). As shown in, the operation promotion sound is output from the right speaker 27R). Therefore, since the promotion effect by the output of the promotion sound according to the position of the operation means is performed, the promotion effect can be suitably performed.

  In this embodiment, as the operation promotion notification according to the left operation button 120L and the operation promotion notification according to the right operation button 120R, the operation button is simulated leftward from the center of the display screen of the effect display device. The image 302 and the image 303 imitating the left hand are displayed, the operation prompting voice is output from the left speaker 27L, and the image 302 imitating the operation button rightward from the center of the display screen of the effect display device and the left hand imitated Although the case of displaying the image 303 or outputting the operation promotion sound from the right speaker 27R has been shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the periphery of the left operation button 120L may be vibrated to perform operation promotion notification, or the periphery of the right operation button 120R may be vibrated to perform operation promotion notification. Further, for example, a lamp or LED provided around the left operation button 120L is made to emit light to perform operation promotion notification, or a lamp or LED provided around the right operation button 120R is made to emit light to perform operation promotion notification. You may As long as it is possible to perform operation promotion notification according to the position of the left operation button 120L and the right operation button 120R in some form as such.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the button effect using the left operation button 120L is executed, the case where the operation promotion sound is outputted only from the left speaker 27L and the sound is not outputted at all from the right speaker 27R is shown. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the left speaker 27L outputs sound at a volume of 100% while the right speaker 27R outputs sound at a volume of 20%, and the sound is output from the left speaker 27L at a volume higher than that of the right speaker 27R. It may be configured as follows. Similarly, in this embodiment, when the button effect using the right operation button 120R is executed, the case where the operation promotion voice is output only from the right speaker 27R and the voice is not output at all from the left speaker 27L Although shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the right speaker 27R outputs sound at 100% volume, while the left speaker 27L outputs sound at 20% volume, and so on, and the right speaker 27R outputs sound at a volume higher than that of the left speaker 27L. It may be configured as follows.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, before the first promotion effect or the second promotion effect is executed, the pre-effect (in this example, FIG. 20 (2), FIG. 21 (3) and FIG. 23 (3)). Can be performed). In addition, when executing the first promotion effect, it is possible to execute the advance effect according to the predetermined position (in this example, as shown in FIG. 20 (2), the moving speed of the image 300 on the left side is slow) When the moving speed of the image 301 on the right side is fast, and the two images 300 and 301 combine to form one operation button on the left of the center of the display screen) and the second promotion effect is performed In the present example, the moving speed of the image 300 on the left side is high, and the image 301 on the right side is fast, as shown in FIG. 21 (3) and FIG. 23 (3). The display is performed such that the two images 300 and 301 are combined and become one operation button rightward from the center of the display screen. Therefore, since pre-rendering according to the position of the operation means is performed, pre-rendering can be suitably performed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where pre-rendering is performed in both of the button advance notice effect and the button notification effect is shown, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the pre-rendering effect may be performed before the operation promotion display is displayed only when the button notification effect is performed. Alternatively, conversely, for example, only when performing the button advance presentation effect, prior presentation may be performed before displaying the operation promotion display.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case of performing the button effect using the left operation button 120L and the case of executing the button effect using the right operation button 120R, the case of the aspect of the pre-effect is different, but Even if the button effect using the left operation button 120L is performed and the button effect using the right operation button 120R is performed, the prior effect is performed according to the common mode, not limited to such a mode. Good. With such a configuration, it is possible to maintain an expectation for the button effect using the right operation button 120R to be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the button effect (in this example, the button advance effect and the button notification effect) is executed, the case is shown where the advance effect is always executed before that, but such a case It is not limited to the form. For example, by determining the presence or absence of prior rendering by random selection based lottery processing, it may be configured such that there is a case where the prior rendering is performed before the button rendering and a case where the prior rendering is not performed. In this case, for example, the ratio of which of the button effect using the left operation button 120L and the button effect using the right operation button 120R is performed is different depending on whether or not the advance effect is performed. May be For example, when the pre-effect is performed, the rate at which the button effect using the right operation button 120R is performed is increased, and the expectation for the button effect using the right operation button 120R is enhanced You may configure it.

  Further, according to this embodiment, an operation effect (in this example, a button advance effect and a button notification effect) capable of advancing an effect based on an operation on the operation means (in this example, operation buttons 120L and 120R) It is feasible. Further, when the operation effect is executed, a special display imitating the operation means (in this example, an image 302 imitating the operation button shown in FIG. 20 (3), FIG. 21 (4) and FIG. 23 (4)) Can be displayed, and it is possible to end the display of the special display based on the fact that the operation means is operated when the special display is displayed (in this example, FIG. 24 (5), ( As shown in 6) and FIGS. 25 (5) and (6), when the operation buttons 120L and 120R are operated, the display mode of the operation promotion display is changed and then the operation promotion display is ended). In addition, it is possible to end the display of the special display with different end modes depending on whether it is controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, the big hit gaming state) or not controlled (in the present example, the big hit) In the variable display as shown in FIG. 24 (5), after changing the image 302 imitating the operation button to rainbow display, as shown in FIG. 24 (6), the image 302 imitating the operation button is deleted Then, the operation prompting display is ended, and the big hit notification display is displayed, and in the variation display which is out, as shown in FIG. 25 (5), the image 302 imitating the operation button is displayed in black and white and After changing to a display mode in which a crack has occurred, as shown in FIG. 25 (6), the image 302 imitating the operation button is erased to end the operation promotion display, and an out-of-notify display is displayed). Therefore, since the termination mode of the special display differs depending on whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state, the rendering effect can be enhanced.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a notification effect (in this example, a button notification effect) informing whether or not control is performed in an advantageous state as an operation effect. In addition, when a notification effect (in this example, a button notification effect for performing a big hit notification display shown in FIG. 24 (6)) for notifying that control to an advantageous state is performed, a special display is displayed. When the operation means is operated, the special display is changed to the display mode corresponding to being controlled to the advantageous state (in this example, as shown in FIG. 24 (5), the operation button is simulated) (In the present example, a button notification effect for performing an out-of-focus notification display shown in FIG. 25 (6) in the present example) is performed. When the special display is displayed, the special display is changed to a display mode corresponding to not being controlled to the advantageous state based on the operation of the operation means (in this example, shown in FIG. 25 (5) So, operation Cracking the operation buttons to change the display mode as occurred and displays an image 302 simulating a tongue in black and white display). Therefore, since the termination mode of the special display differs depending on whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state, the rendering effect can be further enhanced.

  In this embodiment, in the case of the big hit variation display, rainbow display is performed as a method of changing the display mode of the operation promotion display, and a letter display such as "Congratulations!" Is displayed as the big hit notification display. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, as a method of changing the display mode of the operation prompting display, a specific character (for example, a friend character) is displayed in the image imitating the operation button, the movable member is operated, or the friend character is in battle. The jackpot notification display may be performed by performing a display such as winning, and various modes are conceivable.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the variable display which is out, black and white display and crack display are performed as a method of changing the display mode of the operation promotion display, and character display such as "sorry!" Although the case is shown, it is not limited to such an aspect. For example, as a method of changing the display mode of the operation prompting display, only black and white display or only crack display is performed, or a specific character (for example, an enemy character) is displayed in the image imitating the operation button The out-of-notification display may be performed by performing such a display that the character of is defeated in the battle, and various modes are conceivable.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the big hit notification display is performed in the one-to-one relationship in the big hit variation display, and the deviation notification display is performed in the one-on-one variation display. It is not necessary to perform the big hit notification display or the release notification display in a one-to-one relationship. For example, even if the variable display is a big hit, the display mode of the operation promotion display is changed to black and white display and crack display based on the operation of the operation target button, and then the operation promotion display is ended. It may be configured such that there is an effect pattern in which a relief effect is executed and a big hit is made.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the display mode of the operation prompting display (in this example, the image 302 imitating the operation button) is changed in either of the fluctuation display for the big hit and the fluctuation display for the loss. Although it is shown, the display mode of the operation promotion display may be changed not only in such a mode but also in any one of the fluctuation display for the big hit and the fluctuation display for the shift. For example, as a modification, a gaming machine may be configured as follows.

(Modification) As an operation effect, a notification effect (for example, a button notification effect) for notifying whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state can be executed. In addition, when a notification effect (for example, a button notification effect for displaying a big hit notification shown in FIG. 24 (6)) for notifying that it is controlled to an advantageous state is executed, the special display is displayed. The display of the special display is ended based on the operation of the operation means, and the notification effect is executed when the display of the special display is ended (for example, the operation button as shown in FIG. 24 (5) is simulated) The operation prompting display is immediately ended without changing the display mode of the image 302, and the big hit notification display shown in FIG. 24 (6) is performed). On the other hand, when a notification effect (for example, a button notification effect for performing an outfall notification display shown in FIG. 25 (6)) for notifying that control to an advantageous state is not performed, an operation is performed when displaying a special display. The display mode of the special display is changed based on the operation of the means (for example, as in FIG. 25 (5), the image 302 imitating the operation button is displayed in black and white and the operation button is cracked) Change to the same display mode). With the configuration according to such a modified example, it can be easily understood whether or not the control is performed in the advantageous state, and the rendering effect can be further enhanced.

  In the above modification, based on the fact that the operation target button is operated, the variable display that is a big hit immediately terminates the operation promotion display without changing the display mode of the operation promotion display, and the big hit notification display On the other hand, in the case of out-of-focus variation display, the operation prompting display is ended after changing the display mode of the operation prompting display and out-of-focus notification display is performed. After changing the display mode of the promotion display, the operation promotion display is ended and the big hit notification display is performed, while the fluctuation display that is out is immediately ended the operation promotion display without changing the display mode of the operation promotion display It may be configured to perform out-of-date notification display.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a notice effect (in this example, a button notice effect) in which the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state is notified as the operation effect. Further, when the advance notice effect is executed, the display of the special display is ended based on the fact that the operation means is operated while the special display is displayed, regardless of whether or not the advantageous state is controlled. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 20 to FIG. 22, when executing the button advance presentation effect, the display of the image 302 imitating the operation button as shown in FIG. 24 (5) and FIG. 25 (5) Immediately after the operation prompting display is ended without changing the mode, the notice display is displayed). Therefore, the rendering effect can be further enhanced by not performing the redundant rendering when performing the rendering whose expectation is not high compared to the notification rendering.

  Further, according to this embodiment, a plurality of operation means (in this example, the left operation button 120L and the right operation button 120R) are provided. Further, depending on which of the operation means the special display corresponding to is displayed, the ratio of ending the display of the special display differs depending on which end mode (in the present example, as shown in FIG. In this case, many judgment values are allocated to the button notification effect B in which the right operation button 120R is the operation target button, and in the case of a disconnection, the button notification effect in which the left operation button 120L is the operation target Since many judgment values are assigned to A, the rate of change to rainbow display is high when the operation prompting display corresponding to the right operation button 120R is displayed, and operation prompting according to the left operation button 120L When the display is displayed, the rate of change to black and white display and crack display is high). Therefore, the rendering effect can be further enhanced.

Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment, it may be configured to further have a so-called automatic continuous hitting function of detecting that the continuous hitting operation is being performed based on the fact that the long press operation is continued. Hereinafter, a second embodiment configured to have an automatic hit sequence function will be described.

  In this embodiment, the detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as the first embodiment will be omitted, and the parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  Further, in this embodiment, instead of the left operation button 120L and the right operation button 120R shown in the first embodiment, the player holds and tilts near the center of the bat supply plate (upper plate) 3. A stick controller (not shown) which can be operated and a first push button (not shown) which can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like are provided, and the player presses the position near the hitting operation handle 5 It is assumed that a second push button (not shown) operable by operation or the like is provided.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is assumed that there are "big variation A" and "non-definite variation" which are 16 round big hits, and "precise variation B" which is 5 round big hits as a big hit type.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation process (step S802), the effect control CPU 101 executes an advance effect process for executing an advance effect.

  FIG. 26 to FIG. 28 are flowcharts showing an example of the preliminary announcement rendering process in the second embodiment. In the advance notice processing, the CPU 101 for production control determines whether or not the flag under execution of the advance notice is set, that is, whether or not the advance notice is started (S331).

  If the flag is not set (S331; N), in S332, the CPU for effect control 101 decrements the value of the timer for waiting for advance effect start. In addition, the advance notice production start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is determined to perform the advance notice effect in the effect design change start process. If the advance presentation start waiting timer has not timed out (S333; N), the processing is ended. If the preliminary production effect start waiting timer has timed out, that is, if it is the start timing of the preliminary production (S 333; Y), the process proceeds to S 334.

  In S334, the CPU for effect control 101 sets an in-advance effect executing flag indicating that the in-advance effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect period timer (S335).

  Subsequently, the CPU for effect control 101 reads out and sets the notice effect process table corresponding to the notice effect to be executed (notice effect A, notice effect B) (S336), and then the notice effect in process data 1 of the selected process table. The process timer is started (S337). In the present embodiment, a notice effect process table corresponding to all combinations of notice effects (notice effect A, notice effect B) is stored in advance in the ROM.

  The effect control CPU 101 performs effects in accordance with the contents of the first process data 1 of the set notice effect process table (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.) Control of devices (effect display device 9 as part for effect, decoration LED 25 as part for effect, frame LED 28, and speakers 27L and 27R as part for effect, stick controller, first push button, second push button) It starts (S338).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 counts the number of times the first push button or the second push button has been operated (the number of consecutive hits) during the operation acceptance period of the first push button or the second push button while the advance effect is being executed. The value of the counter for the number of consecutive hits and the first push button or the second push button for a long time during the operation acceptance period of the first push button or the second push button during execution of the notice effect. (2) The value of the automatic consecutive hit number counter for counting the number of times the operation of the push button (automatic consecutive hit number) is counted, and the long press operation of the first push button or the second push button the first push button or the second push Set the value of the long press judgment timer and “0” to each to measure the period of operation for button operation. To end the advance notification effect processing (S339, S340, S341).

  In the present embodiment, the consecutive hit number counter for counting the number of times the first push button or the second push button has been operated (the number of consecutive hits), and the long press operation of the first push button or the second push button Although an example of separately providing an automatic consecutive hit number counter for counting the number of times regarded as the operation of the first push button or the second push button (automatic consecutive hit number) has been illustrated, the present invention is limited to this Instead of the automatic hit number counter, the automatic hit number counter may not be provided.

  If the flag is set at S331, the process proceeds to S342, where the CPU for effect control 101 decrements the value of the process timer of the preview effect process for changing the process of the preview effect. Then, the value of the advance presentation effect period timer for counting the end of the advance presentation effect period is decremented by 1 (S343). When the advance notice effect period timer is timed out (the value becomes 0) (S 344; Y), the notice effect execution flag is cleared and the notice effect processing ends (S 356).

  When the advance presentation effect period timer has not timed out (S344; N), the CPU 101 for production control checks whether or not the advance effect production process timer has timed out (S345). If the advance notice process timer has timed out, the notice effect process data of the notice effect is switched (S346). That is, the process timer is started anew by setting the notice effect process timer set value set next in the notice effect process table to the process timer (S347). In addition, the control state for the rendering device (the component for effect) based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the preview rendering process data set next Is changed (S348a), and the process proceeds to S349.

  When the preview rendering process timer has not timed out (S345; N), the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, and the sound control execution included in the preview rendering process data corresponding to the preview rendering process timer being executed. The control state of the rendering device (the rendering component) is changed based on the data, the operation unit control execution data, etc. (S348b), and the process proceeds to S349.

  In S 349, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is the operation promotion image display start timing. When it is the promotion image display timing (S 349; Y), the display of the image of the first push button as the operation promotion image in the effect display device 9 is started, and the display of the continuous hitting corresponding meter in the effect display device 9 is started. , S352. When it is not the operation promotion image display start timing (S 349; N), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S 352 without passing through S 350 and S 351.

  In S352, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is in the operation reception period of the push button based on the contents of the notice effect process data being executed. If it is in the operation acceptance period of the push button (S352; Y), the process proceeds to S361, and if it is not in the operation acceptance period of the push button (S352; N), it is further based on the contents of the notice effect process data being executed. It is determined whether it is the start timing of the image display effect (S353). If it is the start timing of the image display effect (S 353; Y), whether or not the sum of the value of the continuous hitting frequency counter and the value of the automatic continuous hitting frequency counter reaches the number of times of executing the image display effect It is determined whether (full) or not (S354).

  When the sum of the value of the continuous hitting frequency counter and the value of the automatic continuous hitting frequency counter reaches the number of times of execution of the image display effect (S354; Y), the effect display device 9 starts displaying an image according to the effect type The preliminary presentation processing ends (S355).

  If it is not the image display effect start timing (S 353; N), or if the sum of the value of the continuous hitting frequency counter and the value of the automatic continuous hitting frequency counter has not reached the frequency of executing the image display effect (S 354; N), execute S 355 The advance presentation processing ends without. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the image corresponding to the effect type is displayed on the effect display device 9 if the continuous hitting corresponding meter is the final mode when the operation acceptance period of the push button is over, but The present invention is not limited to this, and even if the push-button operation acceptance period is in the final mode, the effect display device 9 does not wait for the end of the operation acceptance period of the push-button. You may display the image according to production | presentation type.

  Then, in S361, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not there is an operation of the first push button. When there is an operation of the first push button (S 361; Y), a button LED light emitting process (S 362) for causing the first push button to emit light and a vibration motor (not shown) for vibrating the first push button The vibration motor drive processing (S363) for driving (vibration) is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first push button is operated regardless of whether the push button is pressed or not pressed during the operation accepting period of the push button, light emission and vibration of the first push button are performed during the operation period. When the operation of the first push button is interrupted, the light emission and the vibration of the first push button are stopped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and during the operation acceptance period of the push button The light emission mode and the vibration mode of the first push button may be different depending on whether or not the first push button is operated.

  Then, it is determined whether the first push button long press determination flag for determining whether the first push button has been pressed for a long time is set (S 364). If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S364; Y), the process proceeds to S368, and if the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S364; N), the number of consecutive hits is The value of the counter is incremented by 1 (S365), and the first push button long press determination flag is set, and the process proceeds to S368 (S366).

  If it is determined in S361 that the first push button is not operated (S361; N), the first push button long press determination flag is set, the first push button long press determination flag It clears and advances to S368 (S367).

  In step S368, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the second push button has been operated. When the second push button has been operated (S 368; Y), it is determined whether the second push button long press in progress determination flag is set to determine whether the second push button is long pressed. It determines (S369). If the second push button long press in progress determination flag is set (S369; Y), the process proceeds to S373, and if the second push button long press in progress determination flag is not set (S369; N), the number of consecutive hits is The value of the counter is incremented by 1 (S370), and the second push button long press determination flag is set, and the process proceeds to S373 (S371).

  When it is determined in S368 that the second push button is not operated (S368; N), if the second push button long press determination flag is set, the second push button long press determination flag is set. It clears and it progresses to S373 (S372).

  In S373, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set. If both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S373; Y), the process proceeds to S391, and the first push button long press determination flag and the second When both the push button long press determination flag is not set or only one of the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag is set (S 373; N Furthermore, it is determined whether the first push button long press determination flag is set (S 374).

  If the first push button long press in progress determination flag is set (S 374; Y), the process proceeds to S 376, and if the first push button long press in progress determination flag is not set (S 374; N), further, It is determined whether the second push button long press determination flag is set (S375). If the second push button long press in progress determination flag is set (S375; Y), the process proceeds to S382, and if the second push button long press in progress determination flag is not set (S375; N), the notice effect is given End the process.

  In S376, the effect control CPU 101 increments the long press determination timer by 1 (S376) based on the fact that the first push button long press in progress determination flag is set (S374; Y), and the value of the long press determination timer It is determined whether or not the auto-push hit determination value has been obtained that regards the long press operation of the first push button as the operation of the first push button (S377). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the automatic double hit determination value (S377; Y), the first push button automatic double hit in progress flag is set, which indicates that the automatic double hit of the first push button is in progress (S378). Then, it is determined whether or not the second push button automatic continuous hit flag indicating that the second push button is in continuous automatic hit is set (S379).

  If the second push button auto continuous hit flag is set (S379; Y), that is, if the automatic push on the first push button is started while the automatic hit on the second push button is already in progress, The second push button automatic consecutive hit flag is cleared (S380), the value of the automatic consecutive hit number counter is set to "0", and the process proceeds to S393 (S381). If the second push button automatic continuous hit flag is not set (S379; N), the process proceeds to S393 without passing through S380 and S381.

  Further, in S382, the CPU for effect control 101 increments the long press determination timer by 1 (S382) based on the fact that the second push button long press in progress determination flag is set (S375; Y), and the long press determination timer It is determined whether or not the value of has become an automatic consecutive hit determination value that regards the long press operation of the second push button as the operation of the second push button (S383). Note that the long press determination timer for +1 in S382 (a long press determination timer for determining the long press on the second push button) is a long press determination timer for performing +1 in S376 (for determining the long press on the first push button). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the long press determination timer for determining the long press of the first push button and the long press of the second push button The long press determination timer for determining may be a different long press determination timer.

  When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the automatic double hit determination value (S383; Y), the second push button automatic double hit in progress flag is set to indicate that the automatic double hit of the second push button is in progress (S384). Then, it is determined whether or not a first push button automatic continuous hit flag indicating that automatic hit of the first push button is in progress is set (S 385).

  If the first push button auto consecutive hit flag is set (S 385; Y), that is, if the automatic push on the first push button is already in progress, if the automatic double hit on the second push button is started further, When the first push button automatic consecutive hit flag is cleared (S 386), the value of the automatic consecutive hit number counter is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to S 393 (S 387). If the first push button automatic multiple hit flag is not set (S385; N), the process proceeds to S393 without executing S386 and S387.

  In S377 and S383, when the value of the long press determination timer is not the automatic consecutive hit determination value, the advance presentation effect processing is ended. As described above, in the present embodiment, the long press of the first push button and the long press of the second push button are determined using the long press determination timer, and the establishment of the automatic continuous hitting using the long press determination timer is Although the form which performs determination of automatic continuous hit using said long press determination timer after determination is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, long press and the 2nd push button of the 1st push button Different timers may be used as the timer for determining the long press and the timer for determining the automatic consecutive strike after determining the establishment of the automatic continuous strike based on the long press.

  In addition, in S391, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the long push determination flag for the first push button and the long push determination flag for the second push button are set (S373; Y) based on the long press determination timer. The value is incremented by +1, and the value of the long press determination timer becomes an automatic continuous hit determination value that regards the long press operation of the first push button and the second push button as the operation of the first push button and the second push button It is determined whether or not (S392). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the automatic continuous hit determination value (S392; Y), after executing any of S381 and S387, the value of the long press determination timer is set to "0" (S393), The value of the auto hit number counter is incremented by 1 (S394), and the process proceeds to S395. If the value of the long press determination timer is not the automatic consecutive hit determination value (S392; N), the process proceeds to S395 without passing through S393 and S394.

  If the first push button auto consecutive hit flag is set (S 385; Y), that is, if the automatic push on the first push button is already in progress, if the automatic double hit on the second push button is started further, When the first push button automatic consecutive hit flag is cleared (S 386), the value of the automatic consecutive hit number counter is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to S 393 (S 387). If the first push button automatic multiple hit flag is not set (S385; N), the process proceeds to S393 without executing S386 and S387. Then, in step S395, the CPU for effect control 101 updates the display mode of the hit meter in accordance with the value of the sum of the hit number counter and the auto hit number counter, and ends the advance effect processing.

  That is, in the advance notice effect of the present embodiment, when the automatic push on the first push button is started in the state in which the value of the auto hit number counter is added based on the automatic push on the second push button, The value of the automatic consecutive hit number counter added based on the automatic double hit of the push button becomes invalid, and the value of the automatic continuous hit number counter is again added based on the automatic continuous hit of the first push button.

  In addition, when the automatic double hit of the second push button is started in a state where the value of the automatic double hit number counter is added based on the automatic double hit of the first push button, based on the automatic double hit of the first push button The value of the added automatic consecutive hit number counter becomes invalid, and the value of the automatic consecutive hit number counter is again added based on the automatic consecutive hit of the second push button.

  Furthermore, when the first push button and the second push button are pressed for a long time at the same time, the same as when the one of the first push button and the second push button is held for a long time Addition is performed. On the other hand, in the case where the player repeatedly executes (repeats) the operations of both the first push button and the second push button, both of the operation of the first push button and the operation of the second push button are repeated. Based on the value, the value of the consecutive hit number counter is added.

  That is, in the notice effect of the present embodiment, when the first push button and the second push button are pressed for a long time, one of the first push button and the second push button is held for a long time, If the number of consecutive hit-response meters increases at the same speed, and the player repeatedly executes both the first push button and the second push button (repeatedly hitting), the player may use the first push button and the first push button. The continuous hitting corresponding meter is updated faster than the case where one operation with two push buttons is repeatedly executed (continuous hitting). When the player repeatedly executes both the first push button and the second push button, the speed at which the player repeatedly strikes the first push button 31B and the speed at which the second push button is struck repeatedly. It depends. When both the first push button and the second push button are repeatedly executed (several strokes), if the operations of the first push button and the second push button are detected during the same interruption, Alternatively, it may be determined that the operation of the first push button and the second push button is not performed once, or the push button is not operated.

  FIG. 29 to FIG. 31 are flowcharts showing an example of the process during the jackpot game according to the second embodiment. The jackpot processing corresponds to, for example, the in-round processing (step S805) and the round post-processing (step S806) described in the first embodiment. In the big hit game processing, the CPU for effect control 101 first determines whether or not a special winning opening after opening designation command reception flag indicating that a special winning opening after opening specification command has been received is set (S411). When the designated command reception flag is set after opening the special winning opening (S411; Y), whether or not the finished round is the final round, that is, the big hit type of the big hit game is "probability A" or "non- If it is a definite variation, it is determined whether or not the designated command after the opening of the big winning opening is a command indicating the 16th round, and if the big hit type of the big hitting game is "certain variation B", the big winning opening is opened. It is determined whether the post-designation command is a command indicating the fifth round (S433).

  If the finished round is the final round (S 433; Y), clear the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening (S 434), and update the value of the effect control process flag to a value according to the big hit end effect processing The big hit game ends the processing. If the finished round is not the final round (S433; N), the process during the big hit is ended without passing through S434 and S435.

  In addition, when the designated command reception flag after the special winning opening is not set in S411 (S411; N), the special winning opening opening designated command receiving flag indicating that the special winning opening opening designated command is received is set It is determined whether it is set (S412). When the special winning opening open designated command reception flag is not set (S412; N), the process proceeds to S422, and when the special winning opening open designated command reception flag is set (S412; Y), the notification effect is provided. It is determined whether or not it is an execution round of (S413). In the present embodiment, the execution round of the informing effect is the sixth round, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the round for performing the informing effect is any one of 1 to 16 rounds. It may be or may be determined by lottery for each big hit game.

  If it is not the execution round of the notification effect (S413; N), while setting the process table for the round effect according to the round (S414), start the process timer for the round practice and end the process during the big hit game (S415) . Moreover, when it is an execution round of alerting | reporting production (S413; Y), it is determined whether there exists any decision of execution of a definite variation alerting | reporting effect (S416).

  If there is a decision to execute the definite variation notification effect (S416; Y), that is, if the big hit type of the big hit is "probable variation A", set the process table for probability variation notification effect as a round effect and proceed to S419 ( S417). In addition, when there is no decision of execution of the definite change notification production (S416; N), that is, when the big hit classification of the said big hit is “non-probability change”, the process table for non-probable change notification effect as a round effect is set It progresses to S419 (S418).

  In S419, the CPU for effect control 101 sets the value of the continuous hitting frequency counter, the value of the automatic continuous hitting frequency counter, and the value of the long press determination timer to “0” respectively, and ends the big hit game in process (S419, S420, S421).

  In S422, the CPU for effect control 101 decrements the round effect process timer by one based on the fact that the special winning opening open designated command reception flag is not set (S412; N). Then, it is checked whether the round effect process timer has timed out (S423). If the round effect process timer has timed out (S423; Y), the process data for the round effect is switched (S424). That is, by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table for round effect to the process timer for round effect, the process timer for round effect is newly started (S425). In addition, the control state of the rendering device (the part for effect) is changed based on the display control execution data, the LED control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc. set next to that (S426a). On the other hand, when the process timer for round effect has not timed out (S 423; N), the contents of process data corresponding to the process timer for round effect (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation) Control of the rendering device (component for presentation) is executed according to the part control data etc. (S426b).

  After the execution of S426a or S426b, the effect control CPU 101 displays an image of the first push button and a message prompting the player to perform a plurality of operations (continuous hit) of the first push button (for example, “double hit!” Etc.) It is determined whether it is the display start timing of the operation promotion image including the (S427). When it is the display start timing of the operation promotion image (S 427; Y), the image of the first push button and a message prompting the player to perform the plurality of operations (continuous hit) of the first push button (for example, And so on), and the display of the continuous hitting corresponding meter on the effect display device 9, and the process proceeds to S430 (S428, S429). When it is not the display start timing of the operation promotion image (S427; N), the process proceeds to S430 without executing S428 and S429.

  In S430, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation accepting period of the push button (the first push button and the second push button) is in progress. When it is not in the operation reception period of the push button (S430; N), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the image display effect (S431). If it is the start timing of the image display effect (S431; Y), the effect display device 9 starts displaying an image (a probability change notification image or a non-probability change notification image) according to the effect type of the image display effect The processing ends (S432), and when it is not the start timing of the image display effect (S431; N), the effect during the big hit game is ended without passing through S432.

  Although the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the image according to the effect type is displayed on the effect display device 9 when the operation reception period of the push button is completed, the present invention is limited to this. Instead of waiting for the end of the operation accepting period of the push button if the continuous hitting corresponding meter is the final mode even during the operation accepting period of the push button, an image according to the effect type is displayed on the effect display device 9 May be

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the sixth round in the big hit game, the reception of the operation of the first push button and the second push button, and the display of an image (probable notification image or non-probable notification image) according to the effect type In the embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reception of the operation of the first push button and the second push button and the display of the image according to the effect type are respectively It may be performed in different rounds.

  When it is in the operation reception period of the push button in S430 (S430; Y), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation of the first push button is present (S441). When there is an operation of the first push button (S441; Y), a button LED light emitting process (S442) for causing the first push button to emit light and a vibration motor for vibrating the first push button (vibration) The vibration motor drive processing (S443) to be performed is executed. That is, in the present embodiment, when the first push button is operated regardless of whether the push button is pressed or not pressed during the operation accepting period of the push button, light emission and vibration of the first push button are performed during the operation period. When the operation of the first push button is interrupted, the light emission and the vibration of the first push button are stopped, but the present invention is not limited to this, and during the operation acceptance period of the push button The light emission mode and the vibration mode of the first push button may be different depending on whether or not the first push button is operated.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the first push button long press determination flag for determining whether the first push button is held down is set (S444). If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S444; Y), the process proceeds to S448, and if the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S444; N), the number of consecutive hits is The value of the counter is incremented by 1 (S445), and the first push button long press determination flag is set, and the process proceeds to S448 (S446).

  In S448, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the second push button has been operated. When the second push button is operated (S448; Y), a button LED light emitting process (S 442) for emitting light of the first push button and a vibration motor for vibrating the first push button (vibration) The vibration motor drive processing (S443) to be performed is executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the first push button long press determination flag for determining whether the first push button is held down is set (S444). If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S444; Y), the process proceeds to S448, and if the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S444; N), the number of consecutive hits is The value of the counter is incremented by 1 (S445), and the first push button long press determination flag is set, and the process proceeds to S448 (S446).

  If it is determined in S441 that the first push button is not operated (S441; N), if the first push button long press determination flag is set, the first push button long press determination flag is set. It clears and advances to S448 (S447).

  In S448, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the second push button has been operated. When the second push button is operated (S448; Y), it is determined whether the second push button long press in progress determination flag is set to determine whether the second push button is long pressed. It determines (S449). If the second push button long press determination flag is set (S449; Y), the process proceeds to S453, and if the second push button long press determination flag is not set (S449; N), the number of consecutive hits is The value of the counter is incremented by 1 (S450), and the second push button long press determination flag is set, and the process proceeds to S453 (S451).

  If it is determined in S448 that the second push button is not operated (S448; N), the second push button long press determination flag is set if the second push button long press determination flag is set. It clears and it progresses to S453 (S452).

  In S453, the CPU for effect control 101 determines whether or not both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set. If both the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag are set (S453; Y), the process proceeds to S461, and the first push button long press determination flag and the second When both the push button long press determination flag is not set or only one of the first push button long press determination flag and the second push button long press determination flag is set (S 453; N Furthermore, it is determined whether the first push button long press determination flag is set or not (S454).

  If the first push button long press determination flag is set (S454; Y), the process proceeds to S456, and if the first push button long press determination flag is not set (S454; N), the process further proceeds. It is determined whether the second push button long press determination flag is set (S455). If the second push button long press determination flag is set (S455; Y), the process proceeds to S456, and if the second push button long press determination flag is not set (S455; N), the big hit game End the middle effect processing.

  In S456, the effect control CPU 101 sets the first push button long press in progress flag (S454; Y) or the second push button long press in progress flag is set (S455; Y) Then, the long press determination timer is incremented by 1 (S456), and it is determined whether the value of the long press determination timer has become the automatic continuous hit determination value (S457). If the value of the long press determination timer becomes the automatic consecutive hit determination value (S457; Y), the process proceeds to S463. In addition, when the value of the long press determination timer is not the automatic consecutive hit determination value (S 457; N), the jackpot middle effect processing ends.

  Also, at S 461, the effect control CPU 101 sets the long push determination flag for both the first push button long press determination and the second push button long press determination flag (S 453; Y) based on the long press determination timer. The value is incremented by +1, and the value of the long press determination timer becomes an automatic continuous hit determination value that regards the long press operation of the first push button and the second push button as the operation of the first push button and the second push button It is determined whether or not (S462). When the value of the long press determination timer becomes the automatic continuous hit determination value in S457 or S462 (S462 or S457; Y), the value of the long press determination timer is set to "0" (S463) and the automatic continuous hit number counter Is incremented by 1 (S464), and the process proceeds to S465. In S462, when the value of the long press determination timer is not the automatic double hit determination value (S392; N), the process proceeds to S465 without passing through S463 and S464. Note that the long press determination timer for +1 in S461 (a long press determination timer for determining that both the first push button and the second push button are pressed for a long time) is a long press determination timer for +1 in S456 ( The same timer as the long press determination timer for determining the long press of only one of the first push button and the 21st push button 32), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first push button And a long press determination timer for determining that both the second push button and the second push button have been long pressed, and a long press determination timer for determining one long press of only one of the first push button and the twenty-first push button 32; May be different long press determination timers.

  Then, in step S465, the CPU for effect control 101 updates the display mode of the hit meter in accordance with the value of the sum of the hit number counter and the auto hit number counter, and ends the advance effect processing.

  That is, in the notification effect of the present embodiment, the first continuous push on the first push button starts when the value of the automatic continuous hit number counter is added based on the automatic continuous hit on the second push button. [2] The value of the auto hit number counter added based on the auto hit of the push button is taken over to the auto hit of the first push button.

  In addition, when the automatic double hit of the second push button is started in a state where the value of the automatic double hit number counter is added based on the automatic double hit of the first push button, based on the automatic double hit of the first push button The value of the added auto hit number counter is taken over by the auto hit of the second push button.

  Furthermore, when the first push button and the second push button are pressed for a long time at the same time, the same as when the one of the first push button and the second push button is held for a long time Addition is performed. On the other hand, in the case where the player repeatedly executes (repeats) the operations of both the first push button and the second push button, it is possible to repeat both the operation of the first push button and the operation of the second push button. Based on the value, the value of the consecutive hit number counter is added.

  That is, in the notification effect of the present embodiment, when the first push button and the second push button are held down at the same time, the case where one of the first push button and the second push button is held held down If the number of consecutive hit-response meters increases at the same speed, and the player repeatedly executes both the first push button and the second push button (repeatedly hitting), the player may use the first push button and the first push button. The continuous hitting corresponding meter is updated faster than the case where one operation with two push buttons is repeatedly executed (continuous hitting). When the player repeatedly executes both the first push button and the second push button, the speed at which the player continuously strikes the first push button 31B and the speed at which the second push button is struck repeatedly It is different.

  As described above, in the notice effect and the notice effect in the present embodiment, the player pushes as shown in FIGS. 33 (A), 33 (B), 36 (A) and 36 (B). When continuously pressing only one of the first push button and the second push button during the button operation acceptance period, the display of the continuously hitting meter is updated for each operation of the first push button or the second push button, Finally, the continuous hitting correspondence meter is full (final mode). Also, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A), 33 (C), and 36 (C), the player continuously hits both the first push button and the second push button during the operation reception period of the push button. Since the display of the continuous hitting corresponding meter is updated each time the first push button or the second push button is operated, the player can use the first push button and the second push button during the operation reception period of the push button. The meter for continuous hitting becomes full (final form) faster than the case where only one is hit continuously.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (A), FIG. 34 (B), FIG. 37 (A) and FIG. 37 (B) in the notice effect and the notice effect in the present embodiment, the player receives the push button operation acceptance period. If you press and hold either one of the first push button and the second push button during the auto-continuous strike based on the long press of the first push button or the second push button, the first push button or the second push button On the condition that the long press of the button is continued, the display of the continuous hitting corresponding meter is gradually updated, and the player starts pressing the first push button or the second push button for a predetermined period (for example, 34A, 34B, 37A, 37B, and finally, the consecutive hit meter is full (final mode) based on the elapse of the long press period L1) shown in FIG. 34A, FIG. 34B, FIG. Become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), FIG. 35 (A), and FIG. 38 (A), in the notice effect and the notice effect in the present embodiment, the player performs the first operation during the operation reception period of the push button. In the case where the push button and the second push button are both pressed long, the auto is performed in the same period as when the player holds the first push button and only one of the second push button during the operation accepting period of the push button. On the condition that the continuous hit is established and the long press of both the first push button and the second push button is continued, the display of the continuous hit meter is gradually updated, and the player is Based on the fact that a predetermined period (for example, the long press period L1 shown in FIG. 35A and FIG. 38A) has elapsed since the start of both long press with the second push button Meter is full (final aspect). That is, in the notice effect and notification effect of the present embodiment, when the player holds down both the first push button and the second push button during the operation reception period of the push button, the player pushes the push button It is considered that one of the first push button and the second push button is held down during the operation reception period of the player, and the player holds the first push button and the second push button during the operation reception period of the push button. In the same manner as when long pressing any one of them, the determination of the automatic double hit is performed, and the player longs one of the first push button and the second push button during the operation reception period of the push button. At the same speed as pressing, the continuous hit meter is updated to full (final mode).

  In the notice effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32A, when one of the first push button and the second push button is held for a long time and then the other is held (see FIG. In the example of the form in which the second push button is long pressed after long pressing the first push button), switching to the other long pressing before the automatic continuous hitting is established by one long pressing, the automatic continuous hitting by the long pressing It is supposed to repeat the judgment. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) and 35 (B), according to the long press of one of the first push button and the second push button, after the execution of the automatic double hit according to the long press of either one When switching to the execution of the automatic double hit, the value of the automatic hit number counter is reset to “0” when the push button for the long press is switched, so either the first push button or the second push button The number of times of automatic double hit in the long pressing period L2 (L1> L2 shown in FIG. 35 (B)) and the long pressing period shown in FIG. 35 (B) Even if the total with the number of automatic consecutive hits in L3; L1> L3 reaches the number of automatic consecutive hits in a predetermined period (long press period L1), the consecutive hit corresponding meter is not updated to full (final form) .

  However, in the informing effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32A, when one of the first push button and the second push button is pressed for a long time, the other is pressed (FIG. 38). In (B), an example is given in which the second push button is pressed long after the long press of the first push button. It is possible to take over the determination of the consecutive strikes. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) and 38 (B), after execution of the automatic continuous hitting corresponding to one long press of either the first push button or the second push button, the other long press When switching to the execution of the automatic double hit, even if the long pressing target push button is switched, the value of the automatic double hit counter is not reset to "0", so either the first push button or the second push button The number of automatic consecutive hits in the long pressing period (long pressing period L2 shown in FIG. 35 (B)) and the number of automatic continuous hitting in the period while holding the other (long pressing period L3 shown in FIG. 35 (B) When the sum of the and the has reached the number of times of automatic double hitting in a predetermined period (long press period L1), the double hit corresponding meter is updated to full (final form).

  If it is assumed that the continuous hit corresponding meter in the notification effect is a meter that is updated to full (final form) by a specific number of times (for example, 20) of the first push button or the second push button or an automatic continuous hit for a specific number of times The first consecutive hit is counted at the timing at which the first push button and the second push button start being pressed, so one of the first push button and the second push button is held for a long press period L2 If you long-press the other for the long-pressing period L3 after that, one automatic push will be earlier than if you are long-pressing only one of the first and second push-buttons for the long-pressing period L1. The continuous hitting correspondence meter is updated to full (final mode).

  Further, when attention is paid to the case where the player operates the first push button and the case where the second push button is operated during each effect, as shown in FIG. When the button is operated, the first push button incorporates a button LED (not shown) and a vibration motor (not shown), so that the button LED emits light and vibrates due to the drive of the vibration motor. On the other hand, when the second push button is operated by the player, the second push button does not emit light and vibrate because it does not contain the members corresponding to the button LED and the vibration motor. That is, when the vibration motor vibrates by its own drive, the player can strongly sense the vibration of the vibration motor by the operation of the first push button, while the vibration of the vibration motor causes the game frame to Since a part is transmitted to the second push button, the player can sense the vibration of the vibration motor weaker than the case of operating the first push button by the operation of the second push button.

  However, since the same determination value (automatic consecutive hit determination value) is used in the case where the player holds the first push button long and the case where the second push button is held long, the player makes the first push The interval (long press determination interval) at which the automatic continuous hitting is established is the same (for example, 0.2 seconds shown in FIG. 32B) when the button is pressed long and when the second push button is pressed long. It has become.

  That is, as described above, after the player holds the first push button for a first period (e.g., 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval in the notice effect, after the long press determination interval When the second push button is pressed for a short second period (for example, 0.05 seconds), the sum of the first period and the second period reaches the long press determination interval. The automatic continuous hitting is not executed, and the display mode of the continuous hitting corresponding meter is not updated.

  On the other hand, in the notification effect, after the player long-presses the first push button for a first period (e.g., 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, the second is shorter than the long press determination interval When the second push button is held down for a period (for example, 0.05 seconds), automatic consecutive strikes are performed based on the sum of the first period and the second period reaching the determination interval of the long press. It is executed, and the display mode of the continuous hitting corresponding meter is updated.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32A, a mode in which the long press determination can be handed over in the notification effect is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, in the notification effect, the handover of the long press determination may be invalidated in the same manner as the advance effect. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first period of the present invention is 0.15 seconds, and the second period is 0.05 seconds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first period and the second period may have the same length.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the notice effect and the informing effect, the player continuously presses the first push button and the second push button for a long time in the automatic hit corresponding to the continuous hit In the case of updating the display mode of the meter, and in the case of updating the display mode of the meter for continuously hitting the meter by automatic continuous hitting based on the player holding down either one of the first and second push buttons. As shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, regardless of whether both the first push button and the second push button are held long or only one is held, every one interrupt Since the value of the auto consecutive hit number counter always increments by 1, the player holds the first push button and the second push button for a long time, and the player makes the first push Gerhard buttons and updating speed of barrage corresponding meter in the case of pressing only one of the heads of the second push button are the same.

  On the other hand, when the player updates the display mode of the hit-by-shot meter by hitting both the first push button and the second push button continuously, the player selects one of the first push button and the second push button. In the case of updating the display mode of the continuous hitting corresponding meter by only pressing the continuous hit, according to the operation of the first push button and the operation of the second push button for every one interruption, as shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 30. Since the value of the consecutive hit number counter is incremented by one each time, the player can hit both the first push button and the second push button continuously, and the player can only hit one of the first push button and the second push button. In the case where the player repeatedly hits both the first push button and the second push button, the player can update the meter continuously in the case where the player continuously hits both the first push button and the second push button.As described above, in the present embodiment, the update speed of the continuous hitting corresponding meter is made different depending on whether the player's operation detected by the first push button and the second push button is continuous hitting or long pressing. It is possible to improve the effect of the notice effect and the informing effect.

  In the present embodiment, the player holds the first push button and the second push button for a long time, and the player holds the first push button and the second push button for a long time. And although the form which makes update speed of a continuous hit corresponding meter the same was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, a player long-presses both the 1st push button and the 2nd push button The update speed of the continuous hit-response meter may be different between the case of playing and the case where the player long-presses only one of the first push button and the second push button.

  Also, in the present embodiment, the player continuously strikes both the first push button and the second push button and the player strikes only one of the first push button and the second push button continuously. The present invention has been described by way of example, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and the player repeatedly hits both the first push button and the second push button. The updating speed of the continuous hitting corresponding meter may be the same as when the user continuously strikes only one of the first push button and the second push button.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the player long-presses both the first push button and the second push button and when the player long-presses only one of the first push button and the second push button In the case where the player repeatedly hits both the first push button and the second push button with the same update "speed" of the continuous hit corresponding meter, the player presses the first push button and the second push button. Although the form which makes update "speed" of a continuous hit corresponding meter differ by the case where only one is hit continuously is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, a player pushes the 1st push button and the 2nd push Images on the effect display device 9 (image A, image B, and the like in preview effect) in the case of long-pressing both buttons and the case in which the player long-presses only one of the first push button and the second push button. In the case where the player repeatedly hits both the first push button and the second push button with the same "speed" until the definite variation notification image and the non-probability variation notification image in the knowledge effect are displayed, the player and the second The image (image A or image B in the preview effect, a probability change notification image or non-probability notification image in the notification effect) is displayed on the effect display device 9 when only one of the 1 push button and the second push button is continuously hit. You may change the "speed" until That is, in the present invention, “Happiness” includes the “speed (updated speed)” in which the continuous hit-response meter is updated by the operation of the first push button or the second push button, the first push button or the second push button "Speed (period to image display)" until display of images (image A and image B in advance effect and image of probability change notification and non-probability change notification in notification effect) on effect display device 9 by operation of is included It is done.

  In addition, in the case of the preview effect and the notification effect, in the case where the player holds the first push button only for a long time and the case where the player holds the second push button only for a long time, as shown in FIG. Since the interval (long press determination interval) to perform is equal to 0.2 seconds in both cases, the player updates the display mode of the continuous hit corresponding meter by the automatic continuous hit based on the long press on only the first push button. In the case where the player updates the display mode of the continuous hitting meter by automatic continuous hitting based on the long press on only the second push button, the updating speed of the continuous hitting meter becomes the same, so the advance notice and the notification effect Can be made easy to understand for the player, and the effect of the notice effect and the informing effect can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, an example is exemplified in which the updating speed of the continuous hitting corresponding meter is the same when the player holds the first push button only for a long time and when the player holds the second push button for a long time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the updating speed of the continuous hitting corresponding meter differs depending on whether the player long-presses only the first push button or the second push-button. You may do so.

  In addition, after the player holds the first push button for a first period (e.g., 0.15 second) shorter than the long press determination interval in the notice effect, the second period shorter than the long press determination interval When the second push button is pressed for a long time (for example, 0.05 seconds), automatic continuous hitting is performed although the sum of the first period and the second period has reached the long press determination interval. Since the display mode of the continuous hit-response meter is not updated, it is easy to understand that the update of the display mode of the continuous hit-response meter is not started by replacing the push button pressed by the player for a long time. Can enhance the stage effects.

  In the present embodiment, after the player holds the first push button for a first period (e.g., 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval in the notice effect, the long press determination interval When the second push button is held down for a second period (for example, 0.05 seconds) shorter than the second period, the second push button is not taken over for the first push button. Although the present invention is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the notice effect, the player holds the first push button for a long time after the first period shorter than the long press determination interval. When the second push button is pressed for a second period shorter than the determination interval, the long press period of the first push button may be taken over to the long press of the second push button.

  Also, in the notification effect, after the player long-presses the first push button for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval, a second period shorter than the long press determination interval When the second push button is pressed for a long time (for example, 0.05 seconds), the automatic continuous hitting is performed according to the sum of the first period and the second period reaching the long press determination interval. Since the display mode of the continuous hitting corresponding meter is updated, it is possible to enhance the effect of the informing effect.

  In the present embodiment, after the player holds the first push button for a first period (for example, 0.15 seconds) shorter than the long press determination interval in the notification effect, the long press determination interval If you hold down the second push button for a second period (for example, 0.05 seconds) that is shorter than the second one, for example, take over the long push period of the first push button However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the notification effect, the player holds the first push button for a first period, which is shorter than the long press determination interval. When the second push button is pressed for a second period shorter than the interval, the long press period of the first push button may not be taken over to the long press of the second push button.

  Further, in the advance notice effect and the informing effect of the present embodiment, the image of the first push button or the first push on the effect display device 9 as the operation promotion image in the operation acceptance period of the first push button or the second push button. By displaying a message prompting the button operation (continuous hit), the player can be urged to operate the first push button, and the effect of the notice effect and the informing effect can be enhanced.

  Further, the first push button according to the present embodiment incorporates a vibration motor, and when the first push button is operated in the notice effect or the notification effect, the first push is performed by the drive (vibration) of the vibration motor. While the button vibrates, the vibration motor is not driven (vibrated) when the second push button is operated in the notice effect or the notice effect, so the second push button does not vibrate, that is, the first push Since the intensity of vibration differs between the button and the second push button, it is possible to enhance the effect of the notice effect and the informing effect.

  In the present embodiment, as “the vibration intensity is different”, the first push button is vibrated by the drive (vibration) of the built-in vibration motor, and the second push button is not vibrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vibration motor is driven (vibrated) according to the operation of the second push button, and the vibration by the vibration motor is transmitted to the transmission second push button. The push button may vibrate weaker than the first push button.

  In the embodiment, the first push button incorporates the vibration motor and the second push button does not incorporate the vibration motor. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the vibration motor is built in the push button while the vibration motor is not built in the first push button, and the player operates the first push button when the player operates the second push button. Alternatively, the second push button may vibrate more strongly.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the vibration motor is incorporated in the first push button and the vibration motor is not incorporated in the second push button. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A vibration motor may be incorporated in both the push button and the second push button. When the vibration motor is built in both the first push button and the second push button, the performance of the vibration motor built in the first push button and the vibration motor built in the second push button Of the first push button and the second push button may be different.

  In the present embodiment, in the advance notice effect and the notification effect, if the operation accepting period of the first push button and the second push button is received, the player holds the first push button long and the length of the second push button Although the mode of updating the display mode of the continuous hitting corresponding meter by the automatic continuous hitting corresponding to pressing has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation accepting period of the first push button or the second push button Even if there is an operation of the first push button or the operation of the second push button by the player after the predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the operation reception period, the display mode of the continuous hitting corresponding meter by the automatic continuous hitting By not updating to the final mode, it is possible not to update the display mode of the continuous hitting corresponding meter. By doing this, even during the operation acceptance period of the first push button or the second push button, the display mode of the continuous hitting corresponding meter is the final mode by the automatic continuous hitting by the long press of the first push button or the second push button Since it is possible to provide a case of being updated and a case of not being updated, it is possible to improve the game interest. In the case where the operation of the first push button or the operation of the second push button by the player is detected until the predetermined period elapses from the start of the operation reception period, the continuous hitting corresponding meter by the automatic continuous hitting as in this embodiment. The display mode of may be updated to the final mode.

  Further, in the present invention, as an example of “the first effect relating to the first detection means is stronger in the effect intensity than the first effect relating to the second detection means”, the example of “image of first push button” illustrated in the present embodiment. In addition to the mode in which the image of the second push button is not displayed while displaying, the mode of “displaying the image of the second push button smaller than the image of the first push button” is included. Similarly, as an example of “the second effect relating to the first detection means is stronger in the effect intensity than the second effect relating to the second detection means”, an example of the “message prompting the operation of the first push button” is exemplified in the present embodiment. In addition to the form in which a message prompting the operation of the second push button is not displayed while the display is performed, a form in which the message prompting the operation of the second push button is displayed smaller than the message prompting the first push button It contains. Furthermore, as the effect intensity in the present invention, the size and presence of the image displayed on the effect display 9, the volume and presence of the sound volume output from the speakers 27L and 27R, the light output from the decoration LED 25 and the frame LED 28 Including the intensity and presence of light intensity.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first detection means corresponds to, for example, a first push button, and the second detection means corresponds to, for example, a second push button. When the configuration shown in the present embodiment is applied to the configuration shown in the first embodiment, for example, the first effect operation means (for example, the left operation button shown in the first embodiment) 120L) and / or second effect operation means (for example, the right operation button 120R) may be configured to be applied as the first detection means or the second detection means. For example, the first effect operation means (for example, left operation button 120L) shown in the first embodiment is applied as the first detection means, and the second effect operation means (for example, right operation button 120R) is detected for the second It may be configured to apply as a means.

Third Embodiment
In the first embodiment, a specific display (for example, a button image) corresponding to the operation unit or the detection unit may be further performed. Hereinafter, a third embodiment configured to perform specific display (for example, button image) corresponding to the operation means and the detection means will be described.

  In this embodiment, the detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as the first embodiment will be omitted, and the parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  Further, in this embodiment, instead of the left operation button 120L and the right operation button 120R shown in the first embodiment, the player holds and tilts near the center of the bat supply plate (upper plate) 3. It is assumed that a stick controller (not shown) which can be operated and a push button (not shown) which can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like are provided.

  In this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801) and the effect symbol in-process process (step S802), the effect control CPU 101 performs a process of executing a button development effect.

  FIG. 39A is an explanatory diagram for explaining various periods in the button development effect in the third embodiment. Before describing FIG. 39A, “T1” to “T14” illustrated in FIGS. 39 to 48 will be described. "T1" represents the start timing of the fluctuation. "T14" represents the end timing of the change. "T2" represents the timing of reaching the reach. "T3" represents the timing of developing into super reach. Super reach developed from "T3" ends at "T13". That is, "T13" represents the timing at which the result of the super reach (such as winning or losing) is displayed (notified).

  "T4" represents the timing of the start of display of an image such as a button. An image such as a button displayed from "T4" is erased to "T13". That is, "T4" to "T13" are display periods of buttons and the like (display periods of images such as buttons).

  "T6" represents "timing 1" which is the first timing at which an image such as a button can change. "T8" represents "timing 2" which is the second timing at which an image such as a button can change. "T10" represents "timing 3" which is the third timing at which an image such as a button can change. “T5” represents the timing at which the button or the like corresponding to the change of the image of the button or the like at the timing 1 (T6) (change nothing, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. The effects such as the button started at "T5" end at "T6". That is, “T5” to “T6” are execution periods of the button etc. corresponding to the change of the image etc. of the button etc. at the timing 1. "T7" represents the timing at which the button or the like corresponding to the change in the image of the button or the like at timing 2 (T8) starts the execution of the effect presentation. The effects such as the button started at "T7" end at "T8". That is, “T7” to “T8” are the execution periods of the button etc. action effect corresponding to the change of the image etc. of the button etc. at the timing 2. “T9” represents the timing at which the button or the like corresponding to the change in the image of the button or the like at timing 3 (T10) starts the execution of the effect presentation. The effects such as the button started at "T9" end at "T10". That is, “T9” to “T10” are the execution periods of the button etc. effect corresponding to the change of the image etc. of the button etc. at the timing 3. Note that "T11" and "T12" will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 39A, a part (T11 to T13) of the button etc. display period (T4 to T13) is a valid period (operation is valid) of the button etc. (push button, stick controller) The other period (T4 to T11) is a non-effective period (period in which the operation is not effective) such as a button. That is, "T11" represents the timing at which the operation of the button or the like becomes valid. During the ineffective period (T4 to T11), a "restriction line" is displayed superimposed on an image such as a button as an image for notifying that the ineffective period is in progress. In addition, during the effective period (T11 to T13), the "control line" is not displayed. That is, the "regulatory line" is erased at "T11".

  A period (T13 to T14) following the button display period (T4 to T13) is a period for displaying the result (e.g., winning or losing). More specifically, when there is no operation during the effective period (T11 to T13), when the effective period ends (T13), an image such as a button is erased and a period following the display period such as a button (T13 to T14) The result is displayed in). On the other hand, when the operation is performed during the effective period, when the operation is performed, the image such as the button is erased, and the result is displayed from the time of the operation. If there is an operation during the effective period, the effective period ends when there is an operation. Note that an effect such as displaying an image such as a button or the like during the effective period (T11 to T13) and displaying a result (such as winning or losing) after the image such as the button is erased may be referred to as "operation effect".

  Each of FIG. 39 (B) to FIG. 41 (B) is an explanatory view for explaining the flow of specific button development effect in the third embodiment.

(Specific Example 1) FIG. 39 (B) shows a flow of button development effect in specific example 1. In the first example, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command is a fluctuation pattern “PA4-X” (a fluctuation pattern of super reach α (loss)). Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the button development effect, and the button etc. image does not change at any of the button development effect category “BH1” (three timings (timing 1, 2 and 3)), The button development effect category "BH1-1" (image such as button is timing 1, timing 2, timing) is determined. The button development effect pattern which does not change in any of 3 is determined, and "action effect nothing" is determined for the button etc. operation effect to the timing 1 ("no change" in "BH1-1"), the timing 2 ("BH1" In “1”, “weak action effect (character appearance)” is determined for button effects etc. for “no change”, and timing 3 (“BH1-1”) It shall be to determine the "action director-free" for the button, and the like acting director for "change-free"). The determined content is set in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), and as shown in FIG. 39 (B), the button development effect is executed.

  In the case of the button development effect pattern “BH1-1” determined in the first specific example, the image of the button or the like is also displayed in the first period (before “timing 1” / T4 to T6) and in the second period (“timing 1”) “Timing 2” / T6 to T8), the third period (“Timing 2” to “Timing 3” / T8 to T10), and the fourth period (“Timing 3” or later / T10 to T13) also have small buttons (white) In addition, in any of the button development effect patterns, in order to display a “control line” during the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in the specific example 1, the button development effect as shown in FIG. 39B. Is executed. Further, in the first example, since “weak action effect (character appearance)” is determined for the timing 2 (no change), the character is made to appear in “T7” to “T8” but the image such as the button is not changed (Failure production).

(Specific Example 2) FIG. 40A shows a flow of button development effect in specific example 2. In the second example, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command is a fluctuation pattern “PA4-X” (a fluctuation pattern of super reach α (loss)). Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the button development effect, and the button development effect category “BH2” (the button etc. image weakly changes at any one of the three timings, “final” is Determine the button development effect category that will be the “second mode (large button (white))”, and determine the button development effect pattern “BH2-1” (button development effect pattern with a weak change at timing 1), "Weak effect presentation" is determined for button etc. effect presentation for timing 1 ("weak change (1st → 2nd)" for "BH2-1"), timing 2 ("no change" for "BH2-1") "No effect production" is determined for the button etc. effect for the button, "weak action" for the button etc effect for the timing 3 ("No change" for "BH2-1") It is assumed that determine the out. " The determined content is set in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), and as shown in FIG. 40A, the button development effect is executed.

  In the case of the button development effect pattern “BH2-1” determined in the specific example 2, the button etc. image is “first mode (small button (white) in the first period (before“ timing 1 ”/ T4 to T6) And the third period (“timing 2” to “timing 3” / T8 to T10) or the fourth period (“timing 1” to “timing 2” / T6 to T8). “Timing 2” (T2 to T13) and “2nd mode (large button (white))” after “3”, and any button development effect pattern for “ineffective period (T4 to T11)” In the second embodiment, a button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. Further, in the second specific example, since “weak action effect (character appearance)” is determined for timing 1 (weak change), the character is made to appear in “T5” to “T6” and an image such as a button is displayed in “T6”. The "first mode (small button (white))" is changed to "the second mode (large button (white))" (changed by one step) (success effect). Further, in the second example, since “weak action effect (character appearance)” is determined for timing 3 (no change), the character is made to appear in “T9” to “T10” but an image such as a button is made in “T10” It has not changed (a failure production).

(Specific Example 3) FIG. 40 (B) shows a flow of button development effect in specific example 3. In the third example, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command is a fluctuation pattern “PB4-X” (a fluctuation pattern of super reach α (big hit)). Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the button development effect, and the button development effect category “BH3a” (the button etc. image weakly changes at any two timings among the three timings, “final” Determine the button development effect category that will be the "third mode (large button (red))", and select the button development effect pattern "BH3a-2" (button development effect pattern with weak change in timing 2 and timing 3) Determine "No effect presentation" for the button etc. effect presentation for the timing 1 ("No change in" BH3a-2 "), and" Weak change (1st-> 2nd change in timing 2 ("BH3a-2") 2.) Determine the "no effect production" for the button etc. effect presentation for ")), timing 3 (" weak change (second → third) "in" BH3a-2 ")) For buttons and the like action directed against it is assumed that determined the "weak action demonstration". The determined content is set in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), and as shown in FIG. 40 (B), the button development effect is executed.

  In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH3a-2" determined in the specific example 3, the image such as the button has a first period (before "timing 1" / T4 to T6) and a second period ("timing 1" to " In the “timing 2” / T6 to T8, the “first mode (small button (white))” is selected, and in the third period (“timing 2” to “timing 3” / T8 to T10), the “second mode (large Button (white) and "third mode (large button (red))" in the fourth period ("Timing 3" or later / T10 to T13), and any button development effect pattern In order to display the “control line” during the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in the third example, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 40 (B). Further, in the third example, since “action effect non-existence” is determined for the timing 2 (weak change), the character etc. is not made to appear in “T7” to “T8”, and the button etc. It is changed (one step change) from the mode (small button (white)) to the "second mode (large button (white))". Further, in the third example, since “weak action effect (character appearance)” is determined for timing 3 (weak change), characters are made to appear in “T9” to “T10” and images such as buttons are displayed in “T10”. Change from “second mode (large button (white))” to “third mode (large button (red))” (changed by one step) (success effect).

Specific Example 4 FIG. 41A shows a flow of button development effect in specific example 4. In the fourth example, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command is a fluctuation pattern “PB5-X” (a fluctuation pattern of super reach β (big hit)). Further, the effect control CPU 101 determines to execute the button development effect, and the button development effect category “BH 4 b” (the image of the button etc. weakly changes in the earlier timing in any two timings of the three timings, In the later timing, the button etc. image changes in the middle, and the "final" becomes the "fourth mode (stick)", the button development effect category is determined, and the button development effect pattern "BH4b-1" (weak at timing 1) Change, decide the button development effect pattern with middle change at timing 3), "Weak effect effect" for the button etc. effect for the timing 1 ("weak change (1st → 2nd)" for "BH4b-1") To determine the effect of the button etc. for the timing 2 (“No change” for “BH4b-1”). No "to determine the timing 3 (" BH4b-1 "in" medium change (first 2 → 4) ") for buttons action effect against assumed determining the" medium action effect ". The determined content is set in the effect symbol variation start process (step S801), and as shown in FIG. 41A, the button development effect is executed.

  In the case of the button development effect pattern "BH4b-1" determined in the specific example 4, the image such as the button is "first mode (small button (white)" in the first period (before "timing 1" / T4 to T6) In the second period (“timing 1” to “timing 2” / T6 to T8) and in the third period (“timing 2” to “timing 3” / T8 to T10) ”. Button (white)), and in the fourth period (after “timing 3” / T10 to T13), the “fourth mode (stick)”, and any button development effect In order to display a “control line” at (T4 to T11), in the fourth example, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 41 (A). Further, in the fourth example, since “weak action effect (character appearance)” is determined for timing 1 (weak change), characters are made to appear in “T5” to “T6”, and images such as buttons are displayed in “T6”. The "first mode (small button (white))" is changed to "the second mode (large button (white))" (changed by one step) (success effect). Further, in the fourth example, since "medium effect effect (cannon)" is determined for timing 3 (middle change), the cannon is made to appear in "T9" to "T10", and the button etc. The second mode (large button (white)) is changed to a fourth mode (stick) (two-step change) (success effect).

(Specific Example 5) FIG. 41 (B) shows a flow of button development effect in specific example 5. In the fifth example, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern command is a fluctuation pattern “PB5-X” (a fluctuation pattern of super reach β (big hit)). In addition, the CPU for effect control 101 determines to execute the button development effect, and the button etc. image at the timing of the button development effect category “BH4c” (any one of the three timings (timing 3 in this embodiment)). Determines the button development effect category where “final” becomes “the fourth mode (stick)”, and the button development effect pattern “BH4c-1” (a strong change in timing 3) ), And “No effect presentation” is determined for the button etc. effect presentation for timing 1 (“No change” for “BH4c-1”), and a button for timing 2 (“No change” for “BH4c-1”) "No effect production" is determined for the equal effect production, and it is against the timing 3 ("strong change (1st → 4th)" in "BH4c-1") It is assumed that determined the "strong action demonstration" for that button, and the like action director.

  In the case of the button development effect pattern “BH4c-1” determined in the fifth specific example, the image of the button or the like has a first period (before “timing 1” / T4 to T6) and a second period (“timing 1” to In the “timing 2” / T6 to T8) and the third period (“timing 2” to “timing 3” / T8 to T10), the “first mode (small button (white))” is obtained, and the fourth period At timing 3 ”and after / T10 to T13), the“ fourth mode (stick) ”is displayed, and“ restriction line ”is displayed during the ineffective period (T4 to T11) for any button development effect pattern Therefore, in the fifth example, the button development effect is executed as shown in FIG. 41 (B). Further, in the fifth example, since “strong action effect (lightening lightning)” is determined for the timing 3 (strong change), a thundercloud is made to appear in “T9” to “T10” and an image such as a button is displayed in “T10”. Change from the first mode (small button (white)) to the "fourth mode (stick)" (three-step change) (success effect).

  FIG. 42 to FIG. 48 are diagrams showing display operation examples in the display area of the effect display device 9 in the third embodiment. In FIGS. 42 to 48, character C1 is an enemy character appearing in super reach α and super reach β, character C2 is an enemy character appearing in super reach α, and character C3 is an enemy character appearing in super reach β It is.

  FIG. 42 and FIG. 43 show display operation examples of the specific example 3 (T2 and after) shown in FIG. 40 (B). Specifically, FIG. 42 (A) → FIG. 42 (B) → FIG. 42 (C) → FIG. 42 (D) → FIG. 42 (E) → FIG. 42 (F) → FIG. 43 (G) → FIG. H) → FIG. 43 (I) → FIG. 43 (J) → FIG. 43 (K) → FIG. 43 (L) → FIG. 43 (M). FIG. 42 (A) shows a scene (T2) which has reached reach. FIG. 42 (B) shows a scene (T3) in which the super reach α is reached. FIG. 42C is a scene (T4) when the display of the small button (white) D1 is started. Since the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 42C, the restriction line K is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) D1.

  FIG. 42D is a scene (T5) at which execution of action presentation such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 1 or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In the third example, since the button etc. effect corresponding to the change at the timing 1 etc. is not executed, in FIG. 42 (D), the display is the same as FIG. 42 (C) (except for the operation of characters C1 and C2). ing. FIG. 42E shows a scene (T6) in which a change or the like at timing 1 is performed. In the example 3, since there is no change at the timing 1, in FIG. 42 (E), the display is the same as that in FIG. 42 (D) (except for the operation of the characters C1 and C2).

  FIG. 42F is a scene (T7) at which the execution of an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change in timing 2 or the like (no change, weak change, moderate change, strong change) is started. In the third example, since the button etc. effect corresponding to the change at the timing 2 etc. is not executed, in FIG. 42 (F), the display is the same as FIG. 42 (E) (except for the operation of characters C1 and C2). ing. FIG. 43G shows a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. In the third example, since a weak change occurs at timing 2, the small button (white) D1 changes to a large button (white) D2 (one-step change) in FIG. Since the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 43 (G), the restriction line K is displayed superimposed on the large button (white) D2.

  FIG. 43H is a scene (T9) at which execution of action presentation such as a button corresponding to a change in timing 3 or the like (no change, weak change, moderate change, strong change) is started. In the third example, a weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as a button effect effect corresponding to a change at timing 3, etc. Therefore, in FIG. 43H, the character JS (code “JS” is not An image JS1 which is illustrated, and the same applies) is displayed. FIG. 43I is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In the third example, since the change is weak at the timing 3, the large button (white) D2 is changed to the large button (red) D3 (one step change) in FIG. Since the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 43I, the restriction line K is displayed superimposed on the large button (red) D3. Further, in FIG. 43I, an image JS2 in which character JS is pleased is also displayed.

  FIG. 43J is a scene (T11) in which the operation (the operation of the push button) corresponding to the large button (red) D3 is enabled. Since the effective period (T11 to T13) has been reached, the restriction line K is not displayed in FIG. FIG. 43 (K) is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 43 (J). In order to urge the player to operate the push button, the large button (red) D3 displayed in the lower right of the display area in FIG. 43 (J) is displayed as the large button (red) D3U in FIG. 43 (K). It is displayed large in the central part of. In FIG. 43 (K), information (gauge, numerical value) may be displayed to notify the amount of the remaining effective period. The same applies to FIGS. 45 (K), 46 (E), 47 (E), and 48 (E). In FIG. 40 (B), for convenience of illustration, the position of T12 is described separately from the position of T11. The same applies to the other drawings in FIG. 39 (B) and the like.

  FIG. 43 (L) shows a scene when the player operates the push button during the valid period (T11 to T13), or the player presses the push button during the valid period (T11 to T13). Is a scene (T13) when the effective period in the case of not operating the key is ended. In Specific Example 3, since it is a big hit, the character C1 who is an ally character has won. That is, as a result of the operation (the operation of the push button) corresponding to the large button (red) D3 (large button (red) D3U), an outcome (a victory of the character C1) is notified. In FIG. 43 (L), it is described that the player does not operate the push button as T13. The same applies to other figures. FIG. 43M shows a scene (T14) when the variable display ends. The fanfare effect is executed immediately after FIG. 43 (M).

  FIG. 44 and FIG. 45 show display operation examples of the fourth specific example (T2 and subsequent ones) shown in FIG. Specifically, FIG. 44 (A) → FIG. 44 (B) → FIG. 44 (C) → FIG. 44 (D) → FIG. 44 (E) → FIG. 44 (F) → FIG. 45 (G) → FIG. H) → FIG. 45 (I) → FIG. 45 (J) → FIG. 45 (K) → FIG. 45 (L) → FIG. 45 (M). FIG. 44 (A) shows a scene (T2) which has reached reach. FIG. 44 (B) shows a scene (T3) in which the super reach β is reached. FIG. 44C is a scene (T4) when the display of the small button (white) D1 is started. Because of the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 44C, the restriction line K is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) D1.

  FIG. 44D is a scene (T5) at which execution of action presentation such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 1 or the like (no change, weak change, moderate change, strong change) is started. In the fourth example, the weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as a button effect effect corresponding to the change at the timing 1, etc., so in FIG. 44 (D), the image JS1 prayed by the character JS is displayed as the weak action effect. ing. FIG. 44E is a scene (T6) in which a change or the like at timing 1 is performed. In the fourth example, since the change is weak at timing 1, the small button (white) D1 changes to the large button (white) D2 (one-step change) in FIG. Since the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 44E, the restriction line K is displayed superimposed on the large button (white) D2. Further, in FIG. 44 (E), an image JS2 in which character JS is pleased is also displayed.

  FIG. 44F is a scene (T7) at which the execution of an action effect such as a button corresponding to a change in timing 2 or the like (no change, weak change, moderate change, strong change) is started. In the fourth example, since the button etc. effect corresponding to the change at the timing 2 etc. is not executed, in FIG. 44 (F), the same display as in FIG. 44 (E) (except for the operation of the characters C1 and C3) is obtained. ing. FIG. 45G shows a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. In the fourth example, since there is no change at the timing 2, in FIG. 45 (G), the display is the same as that in FIG. 44 (F) (except for the operation of the characters C1 and C3).

  FIG. 45 (H) is a scene (T9) at which execution of action presentation such as a button corresponding to change at timing 3 or the like (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change) is started. In the fourth example, since the middle action effect (cannon) is executed as a button etc. effect corresponding to the change at the timing 3 or the like, the image TS1 of the cannon is displayed as the middle action effect in FIG. FIG. 45I is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In the fourth example, a middle change occurs at the timing 3, so in FIG. 45I, the large button (white) D2 changes to a stick D4 (two-step change). Since the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 45 (I), the restriction line K is displayed superimposed on the stick D4. Further, in FIG. 45 (I), an image TS2 of the smoke of the firing gun and an image TS3 of the impact at the time of the hit are also displayed. In addition, when it does not change in a middle effect production (that is, when it is a failure production), for example, it may not fire, or it may not hit even if it fires.

  FIG. 45 (J) shows a scene (T11) in which the operation (the operation of the stick controller) corresponding to the stick D4 has become effective. Since the effective period (T11 to T13) has been reached, the restriction line K is not displayed in FIG. 45 (J). FIG. 45 (K) is a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 45 (J). In order to urge the player to operate the stick controller, the stick D4 displayed in the lower right of the display area in FIG. 45 (J) is displayed large in the center of the display area as the stick D4U in FIG. There is.

  FIG. 45 (L) shows a scene when the player operates the stick controller during the effective period (T11 to T13), or the player controls the stick controller during the effective period (T11 to T13). Is a scene (T13) when the effective period in the case of not operating the key is ended. In the fourth example, since it becomes a big hit, the character C1 who is an ally character wins. That is, as a result of the operation (the operation of the stick controller) corresponding to the stick D4 (stick D4U), notification of victory or defeat (winning of the character C1) is made. FIG. 45M shows a scene (T14) when the variable display ends. The fanfare effect is executed immediately after FIG. 45 (M).

  FIG. 46 shows a display operation example of the specific example 1 (T8 or later) shown in FIG. 39 (B). 46 (A) → FIG. 46 (B) → FIG. 46 (C) → FIG. 46 (D) → FIG. 46 (E) → FIG. 46 (F) → FIG. 46 (G) Do. FIG. 46A shows a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. In the example 1, since there is no change at the timing 2, the small button (white) D1 is displayed in FIG. 46 (A) as at the timing 1 and thereafter. Because of the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 46A, the restriction line K is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) D1. In the first example, although a weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as a button etc. corresponding to a change at timing 2 (no change, weak change, medium change, strong change), the change at timing 2 is Since it is not (that is, a failure effect), the image JS2 to which the character JS is pleased is not displayed in FIG. 46 (A).

  FIG. 46 (B) shows a scene (T9) at which execution of action presentation such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 3 is started. In the example 1, since the button etc. effect corresponding to the change at the timing 3 etc. is not executed, in FIG. 46 (B), the same display as in FIG. ing. FIG. 46C shows a scene (T10) where a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In the example 1, since there is no change at the timing 3, in FIG. 46 (C), the display is the same as in FIG. 46 (B) (except for the operation of the characters C1 and C2).

  FIG. 46D is a scene (T11) in which the operation (operation on the push button) corresponding to the small button (white) D1 is enabled. Since the valid period (T11 to T13) has been reached, the restriction line K is not displayed in FIG. FIG. 46 (E) shows a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 46 (D). In order to urge the player to operate the push button, the small button (white) D1 displayed in the lower right of the display area in FIG. 46D is displayed as the small button (white) D1U in FIG. It is displayed large in the central part of.

  FIG. 46F shows a scene when the player operates the push button during the effective period (T11 to T13), or the player pushes the push button during the effective period (T11 to T13). Is a scene (T13) when the effective period in the case of not operating the key is ended. In the specific example 1, since it is a loss, the character C2 which is an enemy character has won. That is, as a result of the operation (the operation of the push button) corresponding to the small button (white) D1 (small button (white) D1U), an outcome (win of the character C2) is notified. FIG. 46G shows a scene (T14) when the variable display ends. The following variable display is performed immediately after FIG. 46 (G).

  FIG. 47 shows a display operation example of the specific example 2 (T8 or later) shown in FIG. 40 (A). Specifically, the transition is as shown in FIG. 47 (A) → FIG. 47 (B) → FIG. 47 (C) → FIG. 47 (D) → FIG. 47 (E) → FIG. 47 (F) → FIG. Do. FIG. 47A shows a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. In the second example, since there is no change at the timing 2, the large button (white) D2 is displayed in FIG. Since the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 47A, the restriction line K is displayed superimposed on the large button (white) D2.

  FIG. 47 (B) shows a scene (T9) where the execution of the button etc. corresponding to the change at the timing 3 is started. In the second example, the weak action effect (character appearance) is executed as a button effect effect corresponding to the change at timing 3 etc., so in FIG. ing. FIG. 47C shows a scene (T10) where a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In the example 2, since there is no change at the timing 3, in FIG. 47 (C), the display is the same as in FIG. 47 (B) (except for the operation of the characters C1 and C2). Since the effect is a failure effect, the image JS2 to which the character JS is pleased is not displayed in FIG. 47 (C).

  FIG. 47D is a scene (T11) in which the operation (operation on the push button) corresponding to the large button (white) D2 is enabled. Since the valid period (T11 to T13) has been reached, the restriction line K is not displayed in FIG. 47 (D). FIG. 47E shows a scene (T12) immediately after FIG. 47D. In order to urge the player to operate the push button, the large button (white) D2 displayed in the lower right of the display area in FIG. 47D is displayed as the large button (white) D2U in FIG. It is displayed large in the central part of.

  FIG. 47F shows the scene when the player operates the push button during the valid period (T11 to T13), or the player presses the push button during the valid period (T11 to T13). Is a scene (T13) when the effective period in the case of not operating the key is ended. In the second example, the enemy character C2 wins because it is a loss. That is, as a result of the operation (the operation of the push button) corresponding to the large button (white) D2 (large button (white) D2U), notification of victory or defeat (winning of the character C2) is given. FIG. 47G shows a scene (T14) when the variable display ends. Note that the next variable display is performed immediately after FIG. 47 (G).

  FIG. 48 shows a display operation example of the specific example 5 (T8 or later) shown in FIG. 41 (B). Specifically, the transition is as shown in FIG. 48 (A) → FIG. 48 (B) → FIG. 48 (C) → FIG. 48 (D) → FIG. 48 (E) → FIG. 48 (F) → FIG. Do. FIG. 48A shows a scene (T8) in which a change or the like at timing 2 is performed. In the second example, since there is no change at the timing 2, the small button (white) D1 is displayed in FIG. Since the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 48A, the restriction line K is displayed superimposed on the small button (white) D1.

  FIG. 48 (B) shows a scene (T9) at which execution of an effect presentation such as a button corresponding to a change at timing 3 is started. In the fifth example, a strong action effect (strike) is executed as a button effect effect corresponding to a change at timing 3 or the like, so in FIG. 48 (B), an image KS1 of a thundercloud is displayed as a strong action effect. FIG. 48C is a scene (T10) in which a change or the like at timing 3 is performed. In the fifth example, a strong change occurs at the timing 3, so in FIG. 48C, the small button (white) D1 changes to a stick D4 (three-step change). Since the ineffective period (T4 to T11), in FIG. 48C, the restriction line K is displayed superimposed on the stick D4. Further, in FIG. 48 (C), an image KS2 of a lightning bolt and an image KS3 of an impact at the time of hitting are also displayed. In addition, when it does not change in strong effect production (that is, when it is failure production), for example, there may be no lightning strike, or even if there is a lightning strike, it may not be hit.

  Since FIG.48 (D)-FIG.48 (G) are the same as that of FIG.45 (J)-FIG.45 (M), description is abbreviate | omitted.

(A1) As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine capable of playing a game, the detection means (for example, a push button, a stick controller, etc.) capable of detecting the action of the player, and the detection means Specific display corresponding to (for example, small button (white) D1 shown in FIGS. 42 to 48, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, small button (white) D1U, large button ( White) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc. Specific display execution means (for example, in this embodiment, the microcomputer 100 for effect control starts the effect design fluctuation start process (step S801) and the effect design The specific display execution unit is configured to execute the first specific display (for example, the small button (white) D as the specific display). Etc.) and a second specific display (for example, the first specific display is a small button (white) D1) having a higher degree of advantage (for example, big hit expectation, probability change expected degree) for the player than the first specific display. Is the second specific display is the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, the stick D4, etc. When the first specific display is the large button (white) D2, the second specific display is the large button (red) When the first specific display is D3 or stick D4 or the like, the second specific display can display the stick D4 or the like when the first specific display is the large button (red) D3, and after the first specific display is displayed, it acts on the specific display. The second specific display can be displayed by executing an action effect (for example, weak action effect, medium action effect, strong action effect) (for example, as shown in FIG. 44C), the small button (white) D1 is displayed. After display, it is shown in Figure 44 (D) and Figure 44 (E). When the weak-action effect of displaying the image JS1 and the image JS2 acting on the small button (white) D1 is executed, the large button (white) D2 can be displayed as shown in FIG. After displaying the large button (white) D2 as shown in E), as shown in FIG. 45 (H) and FIG. 45 (I), the image TS1, image TS2 and image TS3 acting on the large button (white) D2 are displayed. When the in-operation effect to be displayed is executed, the stick D4 can be displayed as shown in FIG.

  According to the above configuration, the rendering effect is improved. For example, when the specific display changes due to the action effect, the effect is easy to understand, and the effect is improved.

(A2) The gaming machine of the above (A1) executes the operation effect after displaying the first specific display in the ineffective period of detection by the detection means (for example, T4 to T11 shown in FIGS. 39 to 48) The first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, after the large button (white) D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 44E), the display shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 45 (I), the large button (white) D2 is displayed as shown in FIG. 45 (I) by executing the effect presentation during the process of displaying the image TS1, the image TS2 and the image TS3 acting on the large button (white) D2. The second specific display (for example, FIG. 45 (J) or FIG. 45 (K) in the effective period of detection by the detection means (for example, T11 to T13 or the like shown in FIG. As shown on the stick D4 or Operation effect using a click D4U etc.) (e.g., FIG. 45 (K) directed to notify the results as shown in FIG. 45 (L) prompts the operation as shown in, etc.) is executed.

  According to the above configuration, the sense of expectation before the effective period can be enhanced.

(A3) In the gaming machine of (A1) or (A2) above, there are a plurality of types of action effects (for example, weak action effects, medium action effects, strong action effects, etc.) Accordingly, the rate of change to the second specific display is different (for example, in the case of no change and in the case of change (weak change, medium change or strong change) Since the determination ratio is different, the ratio of changing to the second specific display is different depending on which button etc. the effect presentation is performed.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the operation effect.

(A4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A3) above, there are a plurality of types of action effects (for example, weak action effect, medium action effect, strong action effect, etc.), and display of specific display after change A plurality of types (for example, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, large button (white) D2U, large button (red) D3U, stick D4U, etc. shown in FIGS. There are different rates of change to which specific display depending on which action effect is executed (for example, in the case of weak change (one-step change) and medium change (two-step change)) And in the case of strong change (three-step change), the determination ratio of each of the weak effect production, the medium effect production, and the strong effect production is different. The rate of change, moderate change, strong change is different For example, if the small button (white) D1 before the change is selected, the small button (white) D1 changes to the large button (white) D2 when the weak change is executed, and the small button (white) changes to the middle change. ) When D1 changes to large button (red) D3 and strong change is executed, small button (white) D1 changes to stick D4 Therefore, depending on which button and other effects are performed, The rate of change to which specific display is different).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the operation effect.

(A5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A4), the detecting means is of a plurality of types (for example, push button, stick controller, etc.) and is detected by the detecting means corresponding to the specific display after change. (For example, as shown in FIG. 47, the operation presentation detected by the push button corresponding to the large button (white) D2 after change is performed, and as shown in FIG. Execute the operation effect detected by the push button corresponding to the large button (red) D3, and execute the operation effect detected by the stick controller corresponding to the changed stick D4 as shown in FIG. 45 and FIG. 48 ).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to focus attention on which specific display means corresponds to which operation means.

(A6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A1) to (A5), the specific display execution means is in the ineffective period of detection by the detection means (for example, T4 to T11 and the like shown in FIGS. 39 to 48). When the specific display is displayed, the specific display is displayed in a mode indicating that it is a non-effective period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 39 to 48, a small button (white) D1 on which the control line K is superimposed, a control A large button (white) D2 on which the line K is superimposed, a large button (red) D3 on which the regulation line K is superimposed, and a stick D4 on which the regulation line K is superimposed are displayed.

  According to the above configuration, it is easy to understand that it is the ineffective period.

(B1) According to this embodiment, it is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, corresponding to detection means (for example, a push button, a stick controller, etc.) capable of detecting the action of the player, and the detection means Specific display (for example, small button (white) D1, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, small button (white) D1U, large button (white) shown in FIGS. Specific display execution means (for example, in this embodiment, D2U, large button (red) D3U, etc.) that performs large button (red) (for example, in this embodiment, the microcomputer 100 for effect control starts the effect design variation start process (step S801) Processing (step S802)), and the specific display execution means sets the first specific display (for example, small button (white) D1 etc.) as the specific display. , A second specific display (for example, the first specific display is a small button (white) D1 if the second specific display is higher than the first specific display (for example, big hit expectation, probability variation expected degree)) The specific display is the large button (white) D2, the large button (red) D3, the stick D4, etc. When the first specific display is the large button (white) D2, the second specific display is the large button (red) D3, stick When the first specific display is D4 or the like, the second specific display can display the stick D4 or the like when the large specific button (red) D3 is used, and the ineffective period of detection by the detection means (for example, FIG. 39 to FIG. In T4 to T11, etc., after displaying the first specific display, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, as shown in FIG. 42C), the small button (white) D1 is displayed. After being displayed, the small button (white) D1 is shown in FIG. (G) changes to large button (white) D2, and further changes large button (white) D2 to large button (red) D3 as shown in FIG. In the effective period of (for example, T11 to T13 shown in FIG. 39 to FIG. 48), the second specific display after change (for example, as shown in FIG. 43 (J) or FIG. 43 (K) ) D3 or large button (red) D3U, etc.) Operation effects (for example, effects such as shown in FIG. 43 (K) prompting the operation and notifying the result as shown in FIG. 43 (L)) To be executed.

  According to the above configuration, the rendering effect is improved. For example, since the specific display is changed during the ineffective period, a change can be shown, and the rendering effect is improved.

(B2) In the gaming machine of the above (B1), the first specific display is a second specific display by executing an action effect (for example, weak action effect, medium action effect, strong action effect) acting on the specific display. (For example, the small button (white) D1 shown in FIG. 44C is an image JS1 or an image JS2 that acts on the small button D1 as shown in FIG. 44D or FIG. 44E. Is changed to a large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. 44 (E) by executing a weak-action effect that displays a symbol. A large button (white) D2 shown in FIG. 45 (G) is shown in FIG. 45I as shown in FIG. 45I by executing an action effect during displaying the image TS1, the image TS2 and the image TS3 acting on the large button (white) D2 as shown in FIG. Change to D4, small button (white) D1 shown in FIG. 48 (A) As shown in FIG. 48 (B) and FIG. 48 (C), the strong-action effect of displaying the image TK1, the image TK2 and the image TK3 acting on the small button (white) D1 is executed as shown in FIG. Change to stick D4 as shown in

  According to the above configuration, the effect is improved by the action effect.

(B3) In the gaming machine of (B1) or (B2) above, there are a plurality of types of action effects (for example, weak action effects, medium action effects, strong action effects, etc.) that act on specific displays. Depending on whether it is executed, the rate of change to the second specific display is different (for example, in the case of no change and in the case of change (weak change, medium change or strong change), weak action presentation, medium action presentation Since the determination ratio of the strong action effect is different, the ratio of changing to the second specific display is different depending on which button etc. the effect effect is executed).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the operation effect.

(B4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B3) above, there are a plurality of types of action effects (for example, weak action effects, medium action effects, strong action effects, etc.) that act on specific displays. The display mode of the specific display of a plurality of types (for example, large button (white) D2, large button (red) D3, stick D4, large button (white) D2U, large button (red) shown in FIGS. D3U, stick D4U, etc.) The ratio of changing to any specific display differs depending on which action effect is executed (for example, weak change (one-step change) and medium change (2 In the case of step change) and in the case of strong change (three step change), since the determination ratio of each of the weak action production, the middle action production, and the strong action production is different, which button etc. Change, moderate change, strong change For example, when small button (white) D1 before change, small button (white) D1 changes to large button (white) D2 when weak change is executed, and middle change is performed. Then, the small button (white) D1 changes to the large button (red) D3, and when the strong change is executed, the small button (white) D1 changes to the stick D4. Rate of change to any specific display).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to enhance the sense of expectation for the operation effect.

(B5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B4), the detecting means is of a plurality of types (for example, a push button, a stick controller, etc.) and is detected by the detecting means (For example, as shown in FIG. 47, the operation presentation detected by the push button corresponding to the large button (white) D2 after change is performed, and as shown in FIG. Execute the operation effect detected by the push button corresponding to the large button (red) D3, and execute the operation effect detected by the stick controller corresponding to the changed stick D4 as shown in FIG. 45 and FIG. 48 ).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to focus attention on which specific display means corresponds to which operation means.

(B6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (B1) to (B5), the specific display execution means is in an ineffective period of detection by the detection means (for example, T4 to T11 and the like shown in FIGS. 39 to 48). When the specific display is displayed, the specific display is displayed in a mode indicating that it is a non-effective period (for example, as shown in FIGS. 39 to 48, a small button (white) D1 on which the control line K is superimposed, a control A large button (white) D2 on which the line K is superimposed, a large button (red) D3 on which the regulation line K is superimposed, and a stick D4 on which the regulation line K is superimposed are displayed.

  According to the above configuration, it is easy to understand that it is the ineffective period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the detection means corresponds to, for example, a push button or a stick controller. When the configuration shown in the present embodiment is applied to the configuration shown in the first embodiment, for example, the first effect operation means (for example, the left operation button shown in the first embodiment) 120L) and / or the second effect operation means (for example, the right operation button 120R) may be configured to be applied as the detection means.

  Note that it is also possible to configure the gaming machine by appropriately combining any two or all of the configurations shown in the first to third embodiments described above.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as substrates on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speakers 27L, 27R, etc.) are mounted. Two substrates with the second effect control substrate may be provided.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits the command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may use another board (for example, as shown in FIG. 2) sound / lamp substrate provided with functions by the circuit mounted on the audio output substrate 70, the lamp driver substrate 35, etc., or by the circuits mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35; The effect control command may be transmitted, and may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control substrate 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35 and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. According to the above, the control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 It may be sent to the Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in each of the above-described embodiments, the sound output board 70 and the lamp. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the driver board 35 or the sound / lamp board.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, "the proportions are different" means that the proportions are different only in relation such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: 0%, and the like is also a concept including ones with different proportions (ie, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, for example, a plurality of special symbols or effect symbols of "1" to "9" and a plurality of normal symbols of "o" and "x" are variably displayed, and the display result is derived and displayed However, variable display is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the symbol to be variably displayed and the symbol to be derived need not necessarily be the same, and a symbol different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Moreover, it is not necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately repeating lighting and blinking of the one type of symbol display. And even in this case, one kind of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol is finally derived and displayed It may be one.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a gaming machine, but according to the present invention, a plurality of types of medals are inserted to set a predetermined bet number, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the control lever by the player. Is applied to a slot machine where a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when the symbol is turned according to the operation of the stop button by the player and the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination. It is also possible. Hereinafter, the case where the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments is applied to a slot machine will be described.

  FIG. 49 is a front view of the slot machine (slot machine). As shown in FIG. 49, the slot machine 401 is composed of a housing 401a whose front surface is open, and a front door 401b pivotally supported at the side end of the housing 401a.

  Inside the housing 401a of the slot machine 401, reels 402L, 402C, 402R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel), in which plural kinds of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference, are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 49, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 402L, 402C, 402R are arranged so as to be seen from the perspective window 403 provided on the front door 401b.

  A plurality of kinds of symbols (eg, "7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry", "bell", "replay", etc.) are predetermined on the outer peripheral part of the reels 402L, 402C, 402R. In the order of, 21 each are drawn. The symbols drawn on the outer periphery of the reels 402L, 402C, 402R are displayed in three stages, upper, middle, lower, respectively, in a see-through window 403 provided substantially at the center of the front door 401b.

  Each of the reels 402L, 402C, 402R is rotated by a reel motor (not shown) provided correspondingly, while the design of each of the reels 402L, 402C, 402R is continuously changing to the perspective window 403. While being displayed, by stopping the rotation of each of the reels 402L, 402C, 402R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the transparent window 403 as a display result.

  A display area 451a of a liquid crystal display 451 (see FIG. 49) is disposed at a position on the near side (player side) of each reel 402L, 402C, 402R of the front door 401b. The liquid crystal display 451 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency in the state where voltage is not applied to the liquid crystal element, and the light transmission area 451 b corresponding to the see-through window 403 of the display area 451 a and the see-through window 403 The reels 402L, 402C, and 402R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  On the front door 401b, as shown in FIG. 49, a medal insertion portion 40404 capable of inserting a medal, a medal payout opening 409 for paying the medal, and a credit (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by a player) MAX BET switch 406 operated when setting the maximum number of bets out of the defined number of bets determined according to the game state within that range, setting of medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 410 operated when the medals used for the game are settled (the medals used for setting the number of credits and the number of bets are returned), the start switch 407 operated when the game is started, reels 402L and 402C , And stop switches 408L, 408C, 408R, which are operated when stopping the rotation of 402R, respectively. Effect switch 456 are respectively provided so as to be operated by a player that.

  In addition, in the slot machine 401 shown in FIG. 49, as a switch used for effect, an effect switch 460A is provided on the upper right of the slot machine 401, and an effect switch 460B is provided in the lower center of the slot machine 401. It is done.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 49, the front surface door 401b shows a credit display 411 where the number of medals stored as credits is displayed, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of winnings, and the contents when an error occurs. Error code etc. is displayed, game auxiliary indicator 412, 1 BET LED 414 to notify that the bet number is set by lighting, 2 BET LED 415 to notify that the bet number is set by 2 lighting, bet number is set to 3 3 BET LED 416 to notify that it is lit by lighting, input request LED 417 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 418 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of start switch 407 is effective. , Weight (a certain period has not passed since the start of the previous game The game display section 413 is provided with an in-wait LED 419 for notifying by light that it is in a standby state for waiting for the start of rotation of the reel) and an in-replay LED 420 for notifying that it is in replay game. It is provided.

  In the slot machine 401, when the start switch 407 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 402L, 402C, 402R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 402L, 402C, 402R continuously change. In this state, when one of the stop switches 408L, 408C, 408R is operated, the rotation of the corresponding reels 402L, 402C, 402R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the transparent window 403.

  When the slot machine 401 shown in FIG. 49 is applied to the configuration shown in each of the above embodiments, for example, the start switch 407 and the stop switches 408L, 408C, and 408R are used to perform an operation related to the progress of the game. Since it can be said that it is an operation means, it corresponds to a game progress operation means. Further, since the effect switches 456, 460A, 460B can be considered as operation means for performing an operation related to effect, they correspond to effect operation means. In this case, for example, when the rotation of each of the reels 402L, 402C, 402R is started and the game is started, the player generally operates the stop switches 408L, 408C, 408R using the right hand, so the upper right It is difficult to operate the rendering switch 460A provided on the left side of the player not used for operating the game progress operating means (stop switches 408L, 408C, 408R), and the rendering switch 460B provided below the center is Relatively easy to operate with your left hand. Therefore, the execution frequency of the button effect using the effect switch 460B is configured to be higher than the execution frequency of the button effect using the effect switch 460A, or the button effect using the effect switch 460A is Alternatively, the degree of reliability may be higher than that of the button effect using the effect switch 460B.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prizes as gaming media, but is a type that encloses gaming media such as gaming balls and gives a score when prize giving conditions are satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the formula type.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the gaming machine is controlled to be in a definite changing state after the big hit game based on the fact that there is a definite variation big hit as a big hit type or a normal big hit, and the big hit type is determined as a positive variation big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning prize ball device having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein (a probability variation area may be provided in a special variable prize winning ball device provided with only one, or a plurality of special variable winning prize balls provided The probability change area may be provided in a part of the device, and the probability change is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed the probability change area in the special variable winning prize ball device during the big hit game, the big hit game The configurations shown in the above-described embodiments can also be applied to gaming machines that are controlled to a definite change state after the end.

  The present invention is suitably applied to a gaming machine capable of performing variable display.

1 pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 9a 1st holding memory display unit 9b 2nd holding memory display unit 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 special Variable winning ball device 27L left speaker 27R right speaker 31 game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Effect control board 100 Microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
109 VDP
120L Left operation button 120R Right operation button

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
First operation means provided at a predetermined position;
Second operation means provided at a specific position different from the predetermined position;
It is possible to execute a first operation effect capable of advancing effects based on an operation to the first operation means, and capable of executing a second operation effect capable of advancing effects based on an operation to the second operation means Certain operation effect execution means,
It is possible to execute a first promotion effect for promoting an operation to the first operation means when the first operation effect is performed, and the second operation means when the second operation effect is performed. Providing a promotion effect execution means capable of executing a second promotion effect for promoting operation to
The promotion effect executing means is
The first promotion effect can be executed in a mode according to the predetermined position,
It is possible to execute the second promotion effect according to an aspect according to the specific position.