JP2019154603A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving a game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: an operation body 31B which can be operated by a player; a movable body 400 which can be moved; movement performance execution means for executing a movement performance for moving the movable body on the basis of an operation of the operation body; and display means for, when executing the movement performance, displaying an operation body corresponding image corresponding to the operation body, as an image for promoting to operate the operation body, and a display mode of the operation body corresponding image is varied corresponding to the movement of the movable body. In addition, the game machine can display information (reservation display or the like) related to a game on a performance display device, and can execute a visual recognition difficulty performance (blackout notice or the like) for making a specific image displayed on the performance display device in a visual recognition difficulty state, and as the visual recognition difficulty performance, a first visual recognition difficulty performance in which information related to a game is not in the visual recognition difficulty state, and a second visual recognition difficulty performance in which, information related to the game is in the visual recognition difficulty state, can be executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  A conventional gaming machine includes an operable movable body (first movable member) and a display means (image display device) capable of displaying an operation body-corresponding image corresponding to the operation body (effect button). In some cases, the operating tool is operated based on the operating tool being operated when the operating tool corresponding image is displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-188548

  However, Patent Document 1 has a problem that even if the operating tool is operated, the display mode of the operating tool-corresponding image does not change.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
An operating body (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player;
An operable movable body (for example, movable accessory 400);
An operation effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 15 executes the operation effect shown in FIG. 15) that can execute an operation effect (for example, an effect after operation) that operates the movable body based on the operation object being operated. Processing part), and
When executing the operation effect, an operation object corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B) corresponding to the operation object can be displayed as an image (for example, an operation promotion image) for prompting the operation of the operation object. Display means (for example, effect display device 5);
With
The display mode of the operation body corresponding image can be changed in accordance with the operation of the movable body (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, when the movable accessory 400 moves (drops) from the retracted position to the effect position. Correspondingly, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state),
further,
Information related to the game (for example, an interface image including a hold display, an effect probability changing counter image, and a right-handed promotion notification image. In addition, information related to the controlled effect mode (eg, mode name) is output. Information related to the voice (for example, song name), information related to the service using the communication terminal (for example, acquisition points, items, two-dimensional code), effect display accompanying driving the movable accessory, that the mission has been achieved Information about the mission display (for example, “I saw Super Reach A”, “I saw Reach continuously”), active display corresponding to changes during execution, operation promotion display, explanation of how to play games and effects Display control means (for example, a microcomputer for effect control). In step 90100, a portion for displaying a hold display by executing steps S90653, S9066, S90659, and S90662, a portion for displaying an effect probability changing counter image by executing step S90684D, and a right by executing step S90684A A portion for displaying a hit promotion notification image), and
Effect execution means (for example, steps S904510 and S904514 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) capable of executing a visual difficulty effect (for example, blackout advance notice) that makes the specific image displayed on the display means difficult to visually recognize. Part to perform)
The effect execution means makes it difficult to visually recognize a first visual difficulty effect (for example, an image excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image) that does not make the information related to the game difficult to view as the visual difficulty effect. A first blackout notice) and a second blackout effect that makes it difficult to view information relating to the game, such as an image including an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability change counter image. It is characterized in that it can be executed.
According to this feature, the game entertainment can be improved by the correspondence between the operation of the movable body and the change in the display mode of the operation body corresponding image. Moreover, in the 1st visual difficulty production | presentation, since the information regarding a game is not made difficult to visually recognize, the fall of a game interest can be prevented.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
An operating body (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player;
A predetermined effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect) that can execute a predetermined effect (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 20) based on the operation of the operation body; ,
When executing the predetermined effect, a display unit (for example, an effect) capable of displaying an operation object corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B) corresponding to the operation object as an image for prompting the operation of the operation object. Display device 5);
With
The display mode of the operation object-corresponding image can be changed corresponding to the predetermined effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state corresponding to the effect effect is in the non-projecting state. Part updated to the image of the push button 31B),
further,
Information related to the game (for example, an interface image including a hold display, an effect probability changing counter image, and a right-handed promotion notification image. In addition, information related to the controlled effect mode (eg, mode name) is output. Information related to the voice (for example, song name), information related to the service using the communication terminal (for example, acquisition points, items, two-dimensional code), effect display accompanying driving the movable accessory, that the mission has been achieved Information about the mission display (for example, “I saw Super Reach A”, “I saw Reach continuously”), active display corresponding to changes during execution, operation promotion display, explanation of how to play games and effects Display control means (for example, a microcomputer for effect control). In step 90100, a portion for displaying a hold display by executing steps S90653, S9066, S90659, and S90662, a portion for displaying an effect probability changing counter image by executing step S90684D, and a right by executing step S90684A A portion for displaying a hit promotion notification image), and
Effect execution means (for example, steps S904510 and S904514 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) capable of executing a visual difficulty effect (for example, blackout advance notice) that makes the specific image displayed on the display means difficult to visually recognize. Part to perform)
The effect execution means makes it difficult to visually recognize a first visual difficulty effect (for example, an image excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image) that does not make the information related to the game difficult to view as the visual difficulty effect. A first blackout notice) and a second blackout effect that makes it difficult to view information relating to the game, such as an image including an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability change counter image. Notice)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game entertainment can be improved by the correspondence between the predetermined effect and the change in the display mode of the action corresponding image. Moreover, in the 1st visual difficulty production | presentation, since the information regarding a game is not made difficult to visually recognize, the fall of a game interest can be prevented.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
The predetermined effect is characterized in that the predetermined image is an action effect (for example, an action effect shown in FIG. 20) that acts on the operation body corresponding image.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by making the player pay attention to the action effect.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The operation object-corresponding image includes a first operation object-corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-projecting state) and a second operation object-corresponding image (for example, a display mode different from the first operation object-corresponding image). Projecting push button 31B),
The second operating body-corresponding image can be changed to the first operating body-corresponding image corresponding to the action effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, from the retracted position of the movable accessory 400 to the effect position). (Part in which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state corresponding to the movement (falling))
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize that the display mode of the operation body corresponding image has changed in accordance with the operation of the movable body, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 4,
The display means ends the display of the operation body corresponding image corresponding to the operation effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, the movable accessory 400 moves (drops) from the retracted position to the effect position. ) Corresponding to the part that erases the image of the push button 31B from the effect display device 5)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the effect of the operation effect.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 5,
The display means ends the display of the operation object-corresponding image after the operation effect is started (for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, the movable accessory 400 is moved from the retracted position to the effect position ( (Falling) The image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 after the start)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can easily recognize that the display of the operation body corresponding image is completed in response to the operation of the movable body, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1, means 4 to means 6,
The operation object-corresponding image includes a first operation object-corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-projecting state) and a second operation object-corresponding image (for example, a display mode different from the first operation object-corresponding image). Projecting push button 31B),
When the operating tool is operated during the display of the first operating tool corresponding image, the display of the first operating tool corresponding image is terminated based on the elapse of the first period from the operation (for example, As shown in FIG. 16A, when the push button 31B is operated while an image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is displayed as the operation promotion image, the push button is displayed at the timing when the period L2 has elapsed from the operation. 31B to erase the image)
When the operating tool is operated while the second operating tool corresponding image is displayed, the second operating tool corresponding image is displayed based on the fact that a second period different from the first period has elapsed since the operation. The display is terminated (for example, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the push button 31B is operated while the protruding push button 31B is being displayed as the operation promotion image, a period L3 is set from the operation. (The part that erases the image of the push button 31B at the elapsed timing)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game entertainment can be improved by changing the period from when the operating tool is operated according to the displayed operating tool corresponding image until the display of the operating tool corresponding image is ended.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of means 1, means 4 to means 7,
The operation object-corresponding image includes a first operation object-corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-projecting state) and a second operation object-corresponding image (for example, a display mode different from the first operation object-corresponding image). Projecting push button 31B),
When the operation effect is not executed based on the operation body being operated (for example, when the variable display result is out of order as shown in FIG. 17), the third operation is performed after the operation body is operated. The display of the first operation object corresponding image is terminated based on the elapse of the period (for example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the push button is pressed at the timing when the period L2 has elapsed since the push button 31B was operated. 31B), the display of the second operation object corresponding image is terminated based on the fact that the third period has elapsed since the operation object was operated (for example, as shown in FIG. 17B). In this way, the image of the push button 31B is erased at the timing when the period L2 has elapsed since the push button 31B was operated.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the display period when the operation effect is not executed can be made common, it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1, means 4 to means 8,
The operation object-corresponding image includes a first operation object-corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-projecting state) and a second operation object-corresponding image (for example, a display mode different from the first operation object-corresponding image). Projecting push button 31B),
When the operation effect is executed based on the operation of the operation body (for example, when the variable display result is a big hit), the display of the second operation body corresponding image is terminated in the first mode. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16B, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state over a period L3 after the push button 31B is operated, The part of the non-projecting push button 31B after the update is erased from the effect display device 5),
When the operation effect is not executed based on the operation of the operation body (for example, when the variable display result is out of order), the second operation body is in a second mode different from the first mode. The display of the corresponding image is ended (for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is erased from the effect display device 5 at the timing when the period L2 has elapsed since the push button 31B was operated. Part to do)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the game entertainment is improved by the manner in which the display of the second operation object-corresponding image is different depending on whether the operation effect is executed based on the operation object being operated or not. it can.

A gaming machine of means 10 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The operation object-corresponding image includes a first operation object-corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in the second modification example) and a second operation object having a display start timing different from the first operation object-corresponding image. And a corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in the protruding state in the modified example 2),
When the first operating body corresponding image is displayed, the display of the first operating body corresponding image is terminated in the first mode based on the operation of the operating body.
When the second operation body corresponding image is displayed, the display of the second operation body corresponding image is ended in a second mode different from the first mode based on the operation of the operation unit. (For example, as shown in the modification 2, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is erased based on the operation of the push button 31B when the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is displayed. And a mode in which the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is erased based on the operation of the push button 31B when the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is displayed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by changing the display end mode of the operation tool corresponding image according to the display start timing of the operation tool corresponding image.

A gaming machine according to means 11 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 10,
A detecting means (for example, push button 31B) capable of detecting a player's action;
Specific display executing means (for example, effect display device 5) for performing specific display corresponding to the detecting means;
With
The specific display executing means is an operation object-corresponding image having a display mode different from a first operation object-corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-projecting state) and the first operation object-corresponding image, A second operating body corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B in a non-projecting state) having a higher advantage for the player than the first operating body corresponding image,
After the first operation body corresponding image is displayed, the second operation body corresponding image can be displayed by executing an effect that acts on the first operation corresponding image (for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is changed to the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state according to the effect.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is easy to understand that the first operation object-corresponding image changes to the second operation object-corresponding image when the action effect is executed, so that the effect can be improved.

  Further, modes for carrying out the invention to be described later include inventions according to the following means 12 to means 18. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine has been provided with a display means for displaying an image as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-122265 (FIG. 20), and the image displayed on the display means is visually recognized. There are things that make difficult visual recognition effects (for example, a blackout notice effect that darkens the display means, an effect effect that an accessory advances in a position overlapping the display area of the displayed image), and visual recognition is difficult A plurality of difficult-to-view effects that differ in degree (for example, the degree of darkening, the range in which the display area and the feature overlap), and after performing the difficult-to-view effect that makes viewing difficult, There was one that performed a visual difficulty effect with a high degree of difficulty. However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the gaming interests may be lowered due to difficulty in visually recognizing information related to the game. In view of this point, provision of a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in gaming interest is desired.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the means 12 according to another aspect is a gaming machine capable of executing a game, and is related to a game in a display means (for example, an effect display device 909) capable of displaying an image. Information (for example, an interface image including a hold display, an effect probability changing counter image, and a right-handed promotion notification image. In addition, information on the controlled effect mode (for example, the mode name), information on the sound being output ( For example, a song name), information about a service using a communication terminal (for example, acquisition points, items, two-dimensional code), an effect display accompanying driving a movable accessory, a mission display indicating that a mission has been achieved (for example, “Indicates“ I saw Super Reach A ”,“ I saw Reach in a row ”, etc.) Display control means (for example, steps S90653, S90665, S90659, S90662 in the microcomputer 90100 for effect control). A part for displaying a hold display by executing step S90684D, a part for displaying an effect probability variation counter image by executing step S90684D, a part for displaying a right-handed promotion notification image by executing step S90684A), a display An effect execution means (for example, steps S904510 and S904514 in the effect control microcomputer 90100 are executed) capable of executing a difficult-to-view effect (for example, blackout advance notice) that makes the specific image displayed on the means difficult to visually recognize. Do The effect executing means visually recognizes the first visual difficulty effect (for example, an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an image except for the effect probability changing counter image) that does not make it difficult to visually recognize information related to the game. A first blackout notice to be difficult, and a second visual difficulty effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize information related to the game (for example, an image including an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image) And blackout notice). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  The gaming machine of means 13 is the gaming machine described in means 12, wherein the effect execution means executes the first visual difficulty effect at a frequency higher than that of the second visual difficulty effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 has an effect control microcomputer 90100). The first blackout notice is always executed before the second blackout notice is executed, and the second blackout notice may not be executed even when the first blackout notice is executed. Thus, the occurrence frequency may be such that the first blackout notice> the second blackout). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  The gaming machine of the means 14 is the gaming machine described in the means 12 or 13, and the effect execution means executes the first difficulty in visually recognizing the first effect mode (for example, the button effect). Blackout advance notice, reach blackout advance notice) and a second effect mode (for example, non-suggested blackout notice) that does not execute the second difficult-to-view effect after executing the first difficult-to-view effect. It is good also as being able to perform a visual difficult presentation in a mode. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  The gaming machine of the means 15 is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 12 to 14, wherein the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and the effect execution means is A specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) suggesting that it is controlled to be in an advantageous state can be executed as an effect that is difficult to view (for example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 has super PA3′-1 to PA3′−. 4 and PB3'-1 to PB3'-6 are selected, steps S90804 and S908105 can be executed), and at least the first special when the execution of the specific effect is ended. One of a plurality of types of special effects including the effect and the second special effect (for example, the normal return effect including the normal return effect A and the normal return effect B). Executable special effect execution means (for example, any one of super PA3'-1, PA3'-2, PB3'-1, PB3'-2, PB3'-5, PB3'-6 in effect control microcomputer 90100) When such a variation pattern is selected, a part for executing steps S90804 and S908105) and a notice effect (for example, a relief effect) for notifying that the control is in an advantageous state after the special effect is executed can be executed. A notification effect executing means (for example, a portion that executes steps S908004 and S908105 when any variation pattern of super PB3′-5 and PB3′-6 in the effect control microcomputer 90100 is selected). The notification effect executing means includes the second special effect when the first special effect is executed by the special effect executing means. The notification effect can be executed at a different rate from when the effect is executed (for example, the reliability for the big hit indicated by the super reach effect is super reach A <super reach B, and the type of super reach to be executed is The normal return effect B is performed when the normal return effect A is performed because the normal return effect A is performed when the super reach A is performed, and the normal return effect B is performed when the super reach B is performed. It is also possible to execute a relief effect at a higher rate when time). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  The gaming machine of the means 16 is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 12 to 15, wherein an abnormality detecting means for detecting an abnormality (for example, the gaming control microcomputer 90100 is in a closed state in the closed state). A portion for detecting that a game ball has been won in the mouth) and an abnormality detection image (for example, a small abnormality notification display 9025a, a medium abnormality notification) indicating that an abnormality has been detected when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means. When an abnormality display means (for example, a part for executing step S90664 in the microcomputer 90100 for effect control) that displays the display 9025b and the large abnormality notification display 9025c) on the display means is being executed, The anomaly detection image that is displayed is better than the anomaly detection image that is displayed when the visual difficulty rendering is not executed. Visual recognition is easier (for example, as shown in FIG. 45, the medium abnormality notification display 9025b and the large abnormality notification display 9025c displayed when the blackout notification is executed are executing the blackout notification. It may be easier to visually recognize than the small abnormality notification display 9025a displayed when there is not. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify the occurrence of an abnormality.

  The gaming machine of the means 17 is a gaming machine according to any one of the means 12 to 16, which is capable of executing variable display, and a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, hold display, active display). , At least a normal mode (for example, “white”), a first specific mode (for example, “red”) having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (for example, special suggestion) that suggests the contents Specific display means that can be displayed in any display mode including, for example, “white”, “red”, and a special suggestion mode in the display control microcomputer 90100 according to the first modification. The possible execution part (see FIG. 46)) and the effect execution means capable of executing the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode (for example, in the effect control microcomputer 90100 of Modification 1) And a portion (see FIGS. 46 (5) and (6)) capable of executing the special zone effect suggested in the special suggesting mode, and the specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode. After that, when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is executed, the display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (for example, Modification 1). 46, as shown in FIG. 46, the hold display 9053 displayed in the special suggestion mode can be changed to “red” 5 seconds after the special zone effect is started). It is good. According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation for the specific mode can be enhanced.

  The gaming machine of means 18 is a gaming machine capable of performing variable display in the gaming machine according to any one of means 12 to 17, and specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display. (For example, the part capable of displaying the hold display and the active display in the production control microcomputer 90100 of the second modification) and the display of the specific display after the specific display is displayed in the first mode (for example, special hold). Change effect execution means (for example, one of the effects control microcomputer 90100 of Modification 2 shown in FIGS. 49 and 50) that can execute a change effect (for example, a hold notice effect with an effect effect) that changes the aspect. The change effect execution means is a change effect as a change effect. After displaying the specific display in one mode, it is possible to perform an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (for example, blue hold or red hold) having a high degree of advantage (for example, FIG. 49D). , (E) and change patterns 405 to 414 shown in FIGS. 50 (G) to (I) can be executed), and the change effect is specified by the first mode. After displaying the display, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, it is possible to perform an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (for example, normal hold) (for example, The hold notice effect based on the change patterns 31, 32 shown in FIG. 49 (C) and the change patterns 401-404 shown in FIG. 50 (F) can be executed), and the identification displayed by the third mode The indication changes to the second mode lower than the specific mode displayed by the first mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. 50, after changing from the special mode to the normal mode, it further changes to the red mode. There are only change patterns 411 and 414 that can be selected only when the first reserved memory number is 4 and the super reach big hit at the time of starting winning, and the judgment value allocation is very small, and the change does not change with normal hold. The patterns 31, 32, 401 to 404 have more judgment value allocations, and may not change to red hold after changing from special hold to normal hold. . According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a figure which shows the protrusion determination ratio of a push button. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of post-operation production execution processing. (A) is a timing chart in the reach effect when the big hit is made without the push button protruding, and (B) is a timing chart in the reach effect when the big hit is made with the push button protruding. (A) is a timing chart in the reach effect when there is a shift without the push button protruding, and (B) is a timing chart in the reach effect when there is a shift with the push button protruding. It is a figure which shows the display aspect of the effect display apparatus in a reach | attainment effect, and the operation | movement aspect of a movable accessory. It is a figure which shows the display aspect of the effect display apparatus in a reach | attainment effect, and the operation | movement aspect of a movable accessory. It is a figure which shows the display aspect of the production | presentation display apparatus in the reach production in the modification 1, and the operation | movement aspect of a movable accessory. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of circuit configurations of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation content in the fluctuation pattern with a super reach. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the button production execution lottery table, the button production blackout notice execution lottery table, the reach blackout notice execution lottery table, and the non-suggestion blackout notice execution lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change in effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of performing blackout notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display apparatus 909 in the case of performing a shift display after super reach A. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display apparatus 909 in the case of performing a shift display after super reach B. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the production | presentation display apparatus 909 in case abnormality notification display is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of displaying a hold display in the special suggestion aspect in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table in the modification 2.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In the present embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In the game area, a game ball is launched from a ball striking device and is shot.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, are displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the one to be turned on and the one to be turned off are different as long as they are set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is "second special symbol". Also called.

  Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. In addition, each segment indicating “00” to “99” may be configured to variably display “00” to “99” with a display device that is randomly arranged in an invisible manner.

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, there are three corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, “Left Variation of the effect symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. Thereafter, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, the confirmed effect symbols (final stop symbols) are stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that the variable display may be temporarily stopped during the dynamic display of the effect symbol.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbols are derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or the effect symbols In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, the symbols are sequentially flowed from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest. When the effect display with the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the effect symbol with the minimum symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the start storage prize generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening and the start win when the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. The reserved storage display generated based on the above is a round white display.

  In the following description, the display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be collectively referred to as hold display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening, for example, in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening is changed between an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 2, and a predetermined region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). As described above, the special winning opening changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 that has been opened, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings (for example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening). More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the special winning opening. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A movable accessory 400 is provided above the effect display device 5. The movable accessory 400 is driven by the movable accessory first drive motor 301 (see FIG. 2) and a retracted position that is an upper position of the effect display device 5 shown in FIG. It is below and can vertically move between the effect display device 5 and the effect position superimposed in the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the first movable part 401 is disposed on the left part of the movable accessory 400, and the second movable part 402 is disposed on the right part of the movable accessory 400. The first movable portion 401 is provided so as to be movable between the central left portion and the left end portion in the left-right width direction of the movable accessory 400, and the second movable portion 402 is provided in the left-right width direction of the movable accessory 400. It is provided so as to be movable between the center right part and the right end part. In particular, in the movable accessory 400 of the present embodiment, the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 move in conjunction with each other by the drive of the movable accessory second drive motor 302 (see FIG. 2) and a drive mechanism (not shown). As a result, the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402 are in proximity to each other at the center in the lateral direction (see FIG. 1), and the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402 are movable. It can change to the separated state (refer FIG.19 (J)) which moves to the left end part and the right end part of the thing 400, and is spaced apart. Note that the movable accessory 400 in this embodiment is arranged in the proximity state at the retracted position, and is changed to the separated state by being arranged in the effect position.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (below the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  On the side of the normal symbol display 20, a general figure holding display 25C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls that have been paid out as prize balls or game balls that have been paid out by lending so that they can be supplied to the ball hitting device. (Hit ball supply tray) is provided. A lower plate (not shown) that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3.

  The upper plate is formed with a bulging portion 30 that bulges forward of the gaming machine, and a push button 31B that can be operated by the player is provided on the upper surface of the bulging portion 30. The push button 31B according to the present embodiment includes a non-projecting state in which the button driving motor 303 (see FIG. 2) is driven, a non-projecting state housed in the bulging portion 30 by a driving mechanism (not shown), and It is provided so that it can be changed to a protruding state that protrudes upward, and the player can operate the push button 31B in the non-projecting state and the push button 31B in the protruding state. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is disposed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function that allows an output signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position to be input, and an effect control board 12 Are provided with a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to the outside, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the production LED 9 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation of the effect display device 5, the operation of the movable accessory 400, the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and the ON / OFF operation of the effect LED 9 and the like. Alternatively, a function of determining a control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a part, is provided. Note that the relay board 15 may be omitted.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands from the effect control board 12, control data (sound number, volume level, etc.), etc. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from 8L and 8R is mounted. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the lighting LED 9 and the like are turned on / off based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. An LED driver circuit or the like is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. Note that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration that can detect a game ball, such as a sensor. That's fine. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value corresponding to the instruction content by the effect control command.

  The command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command that specifies the start of change in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time), and different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating the change display result. Note that the command 8C00H is a command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that it is “off”. The command 8C01H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a command for notifying that “big hit” is the big hit type and “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of variation (determination) of the effect symbol. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the gaming state at that time.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates the start of a jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big prize opening open notification command for notifying that the big prize opening is in an open state and that the big prize opening is in an open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big prize opening notifying that the big prize opening has been changed from the open state to the closed state and that the big prize opening is in the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  It should be noted that the notification command during the opening of the big prize opening or the notification command after the big prize opening is opened, for example, the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state (for example, “1” to “16” or “1” to “5”). EXT data corresponding to ")" is set.

  The command B100H is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition has been established by winning a first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The command B200H is a second start port winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established by winning a second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory count notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105).

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101.

  In the main board 11, various random number values such as a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, a random value MR4 for determining a normal figure display result, etc. Numerical data is controlled to be countable. The random number circuit 104 only needs to be able to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For the random number values that are not counted by the random number circuit 104, the CPU 103 performs various types of software by software. It is only necessary to count by updating the numerical data.

  FIG. 5 shows the variation pattern of the present embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 5 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “big hit”.

  The reach effect of normal reach is executed for the jackpot variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit”, and the reach variation pattern when the variation display mode of the effect design is “reach”. There are a normal reach fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach expression of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the big hit expectation (big hit reliability) is set so that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. In the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the big hit expectation (big hit reliability). Further, in this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the reach state is always set and any one of the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach is executed, but the present invention is limited to this. It may be a big hit even with a non-reach fluctuation pattern. Although the details will be described later, the super reach variation pattern of the present embodiment displays an operation promotion image and an operation promotion message for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B on the effect display device 5 during the reach effect. If the fluctuation display result is a big hit, the movable combination 400 is operated based on the operation of the push button 31B to notify the big hit.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

  In the display result determination table, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display result is set to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether to control based on random number value MR1.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a numerical value (compared to the random value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state) ( (Judgment value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

  In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to a determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are characteristic of “big hit”. Assigned to diagram display results. With this, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) Compared to (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot type determination table referred to for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 are stored. A variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern as one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5 is also stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, one of a plurality of jackpot types is selected based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change big hit A”, “probability big hit B” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the accurate base state, and the non-probable big hit that shifts to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the time-shortening control after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games is executed. The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7 (A), “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” depend on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. Allocation of judgment value for jackpot type is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart is assigned to the judgment value for the “non-probable variation” jackpot type. Regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability of being a non-probable big hit and the probability of being a probable big hit are the same. ing.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values different from those when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 is preliminarily determined to be “out of” with the variation pattern determination table for jackpot used when “big hit” is determined in advance. A variation pattern determination table for loss that is sometimes used is prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern is more easily determined when the big hit is made than the loss, and the possibility (reliability or expectation degree) that the big hit occurs when the reach occurs. In addition, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same reach, there is a higher probability (reliability and expectation) of super reach than normal reach, and even if the same super reach, the fluctuation pattern of super reach β The decision value corresponding to each variation pattern is set in the variation pattern determination table for deviation from the variation pattern determination table for big hits, so that the probability of the probability variation is large (reliability and expectation). Yes.

  The variation pattern determination table for loss includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of reserved memories and the short time state, and the total number of reserved memories corresponds to 2 to 4 according to the number of reserved memories and the short time state. Short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2), short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total number of pending storages of 5 to 8, and short non-reach shift variation pattern By determining (PA1-4) according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state (short time state), the larger the total number of reserved memories, the easier the short variation pattern is executed, that is, the fluctuation per unit time By increasing the number of times, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of useless start winnings, and during non-time control (during short-time state), the non-reach deviation of the shortening changes more than when the time control is not executed. Pattern (PA1-4) that is often determined by increasing the number of times of the change per unit time, can reduce the time to the next jackpot, and to be able to improve the extended game player's sense of.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). When the power is turned on again, the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (special process flag, etc.) and data indicating the progress state of the game such as data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are taken over. do it.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. In the game control data holding area, a first winning prize (first starting prize) is generated by a game ball passing (entering) through a first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, but has not started yet. The first special figure storage unit for storing the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3, and the like and the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B are formed as the holding data of the special figure game using the special figure. Random value MR1 is used as the hold data for the special figure game using the second special figure which has been started (second start prize) but has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening. The state can be updated in accordance with the progress status of the game such as the second special figure reservation storage unit for storing numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3, the general figure reservation storage unit, the special process flag, etc. Multiple types of flags The game control flag setting unit, the game control timer setting unit provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game, and the count value used for controlling the progress of the game are counted. A game control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of counters for playing, a game control buffer setting unit provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game, and It is equipped with.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 update numerical data indicating random values independently of each other. A random number circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts are executed. For example, as a process for controlling the effect operations, the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 via the I / O 125. Then, transmission processing for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, various random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) are set for determining the execution or non-execution of various effects and the type of effects. Has been. In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 121 stores various table data used for controlling the effect operation of the movable accessory 400, for example, execution and non-execution of various effects, and the type of effects. Table data constituting a plurality of determination tables for determining the pattern, pattern data constituting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern, and the like are stored.

  Among the effect control patterns, the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol variation displays the variation of the effect symbol during the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol until the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to each variation pattern. It is comprised from the data etc. which show the control content of various production | presentation operation | movements, such as operation | movement and the reach production which operates the movable accessory 400. FIG.

  The RAM 122 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown), for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated according to the effect operation state, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like, and various effect operations. An effect control timer setting unit and an effect control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of timers and counters used for controlling the progress of the image, and data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations are temporarily stored. And an effect control buffer setting unit in which various buffers for storage are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the storage area (buffer number “1-1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory is stored in the predetermined area of the production control buffer setting unit. To "1-4") and storage areas (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory). 4 ”is provided, and data constituting a pending storage buffer capable of specifying the status of the pending storage at that time is stored, and the first pending storage display is based on the data in the pending storage buffer. The hold display of the area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 includes a movable accessory first drive motor 301 for driving the movable accessory 400 in the vertical direction, a first drive unit that constitutes the movable accessory 400, and A movable accessory second drive motor 302 for driving the second drive unit (see FIG. 1) in the horizontal direction and a button drive motor 303 for changing the push button 31B from the non-projecting state to the projecting state are connected. Has been. The effect control CPU 120 individually controls the movable combination 400 and the push button 31B by individually controlling the movable combination first drive motor 301, the movable combination second drive motor 302, and the button drive motor 303. It is possible to do.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, predetermined information output processing is executed (S13).

  Next, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the special symbol process shown in FIG. 9 is executed (S15).

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) is controlled to display the variation of the normal symbol and the tilt of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Normal symbol process processing for performing operation setting and the like is executed (S16). Thereafter, by executing a command control process, a control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, first, a start winning determination process is executed (S21). Then, according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, any one of the processes of S22 to S29 is selected and executed.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B, and if there is a win, a random value MR1, MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored in the top position of the empty entry in the first special figure holding storage section when the first starting prize is received, and the second special figure is reserved when the second starting prize is obtained. Store at the top of the empty entry in the storage.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence / absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variation display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set corresponding to the variation display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. It includes processing to measure When the special symbol variation elapsed time reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process for performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol that is a variation display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It is. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period during which the winning a prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the winning a prize opening which is the upper limit number of times for executing the round is set to “non-probable big hit” or “probable change”. If it is a “big hit A”, it is set to “16 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability big hit B”, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “5 times”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read, and whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. Identify. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the production control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing (S54). In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. And the process etc. which set the flag according to the received production control command are performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the counter value for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 in accordance with the stored contents of the hold memory buffer. A pending display update process for updating to display is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), various command data stored in association with the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4” and various The flag is shifted upward by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the buffer The various command data and various flags stored in association with the areas corresponding to the numbers “2-1” to “2-4” are shifted upward by one buffer number (S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  After execution of S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged in even symbols as stop symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the variation display variation pattern from the variation pattern designation command read in S275, and determines whether or not the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (S277). In the case of the super reach variation pattern (S277; Y), the push button is displayed when the operation display image and the operation promotion message for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B are displayed on the effect display device 5 during the reach effect. Whether to change 31B to the protruding state is determined and stored based on a push button protrusion determination table (not shown), a fluctuation display result, and a push button protrusion determination random number (S278).

  In S278, as shown in FIG. 13, when the fluctuation display result is “out of”, execution of the push button 31B protruding (change to the protruding state) is determined at a rate of 10%, and 90% The non-execution of the protrusion of the push button 31B is determined at the ratio of When the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, execution of the push button 31B protruding (change to the protruding state) is determined at a rate of 90%, and push button 31B is not executed at a rate of 10%. To decide. In this way, when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the execution of the push button 31B protruding (change to the protruding state) is determined at a higher rate than when the fluctuation display result is “out”. Since the player can be focused on whether or not the push button 31B changes to the protruding state when the operation promotion image and the operation promotion message for prompting the operation of the push button 31B are displayed on the effect display device 5. You can improve your entertainment interests.

  If the variation pattern is not a super reach variation pattern (S277; N) or after the execution of S278, the presence / absence of the push button 31B and the effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command are selected. Then, the variable process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. The sound control execution data, the movable accessory control execution data for controlling the operation of the movable accessory 400, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B, and the like are included in each process data n (1 to N Are arranged in time series in association with each other.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production according to the contents of the variation process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, movable accessory control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the devices (the effect display device 5 as the effect part, the various LEDs as the effect part, the speakers 8L and 8R as the effect part, the movable accessory 400, the operation unit (push button 31B, etc.)) is executed ( S283). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to perform various LED on / off control. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern to be displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the change process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303).

  In S304, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variable process timer has timed out. If the variable process timer has timed out (S304; Y), the variable process data is switched (S305). That is, the process timer set value set next in the process table is set in the process variable timer to start the process variable timer again (S306). In addition, the control state for the effect device (effect component) based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, movable accessory control execution data, operation unit control execution data, and the like set next. Is changed (S307). On the other hand, when the variable process timer has not timed out (S304; N), the contents of the variable process data corresponding to the variable process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, movable accessory control) In accordance with the execution data, operation unit control execution data, and the like, control of the effect device (effect component) is executed (S308).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variation display is a super-reach variation pattern (S309). If the variation pattern of the variation display is not the variation pattern of super reach (S309; N), the process proceeds to S324, and if the variation pattern of the variation display is a variation pattern of super reach (S309; Y), the push button 31B It is determined whether or not a push button operation acceptance flag indicating that the operation has been accepted is set (S310). When the push button operation acceptance flag is set (S310; Y), the process proceeds to S323, and when the push button operation acceptance flag is not set, whether or not the push button 31B is changed to the protruding state is determined. Is determined (S311).

  When the change to the protruding state of the push button 31B has not been determined (S311; N), the process proceeds to S314, and when the change to the protruding state of the push button 31B has been determined (S311; Y), the fluctuation process data. It is determined whether or not it is during the drive period of the button drive motor 303 (S312). If it is not during the drive period of the button drive motor 303 (S312; N), the process proceeds to S314. If it is during the drive period of the button drive motor 303 (S312; Y), the button drive motor 303 is driven and the process proceeds to S314 ( S313).

  In S314, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the variation process data and determines whether or not it is the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B. When it is not the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S314; N), the process proceeds to S316, and when it is the operation reception start timing of the push button 31B (S314; Y), whether or not the push button 31B protrudes (the push button 31B is changed). The display of the operation promotion image corresponding to the determination of whether or not to change to the protruding state is started on the effect display device 5 (S315a). In addition, display of the operation promotion message that prompts the player to operate the push button 31B is started on the effect display device 5 (S315b). Then, the process proceeds to S316.

  In S316, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B is in the operation acceptance period with reference to the variation process data. If it is not during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S316; N), the process proceeds to S324, and if it is during the operation reception period of the push button 31B (S316; Y), whether or not the operation of the push button 31B is further received. It is determined whether or not the push button 31B has been operated (S317). In this embodiment, the timing for determining that the push button 31B has been operated is the timing at which the push sensor 35 detects the end of the operation of the push button 31B by the player, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the timing for determining that the push button 31B has been operated may be the timing at which the push sensor 35 detects the start of operation of the push button 31B by the player.

  Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, when the movable accessory 400 moves (drops) from the retracted position to the effect position based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player, the variation display result becomes a big hit. Although the form which alert | reports is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The operation aspect of the push button 31B by a player is continuous operation (single push) other than one time operation (single push). Only one of the operation modes may be provided, or a plurality of operation modes may be provided, such as long press) and multiple operations (continuous hitting).

  If the push button 31B operation is accepted (S317; Y), the process proceeds to S321a, and if the push button 31B operation is not accepted (S317; N), whether or not the push button 31B operation acceptance end timing is reached. Determination is made (S319). When it is the operation reception end timing of the push button 31B (S319; Y), the process proceeds to S321a, and when it is not the operation reception end timing of the push button 31B (S319; N), the process proceeds to S322.

  In S321a, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the push button 31B has been operated during the push button 31B operation acceptance period or that the push button 31B operation acceptance period has ended without the push button 31B being operated. To set the push button operation acceptance flag. Further, the display of the operation promotion message is terminated while maintaining the display of the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5, and the process proceeds to S322 (S321b).

  In S322, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button operation acceptance flag is set. If the push button operation acceptance flag is set (S322; Y), the process proceeds to S323, and if the push button operation acceptance flag is not set, the process proceeds to S324. In step S323, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the push button 31B has been operated during the push button 31B operation acceptance period, or that the push button 31B operation acceptance period has ended without the push button 31B being operated. After that, the post-operation effect execution process for executing the post-operation effect is executed, and the process proceeds to S324.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has expired (S324). When the variation control timer has timed out (S324; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of effect symbols in the middle left and right (displayed 30 ms after the previous effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S325). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S326).

  If the variation control timer has not timed out (S324; N), after executing S326, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation time timer has timed out (S327). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S329). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S328; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S329). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control for stopping variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is used. Even in the case of reception, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is finished).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n has expired in the process of S304, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. To do.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing post-operation effect execution processing (S323) in effect symbol variation processing. In the post-operation effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the post-operation effect process timer is operating (S401). When the post-operation presentation process timer is operating (S401; Y), the process proceeds to S408, and when the post-operation presentation process timer is not operating (S401; N), it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. (S402). If the fluctuation display result is a big hit (S402; Y), the post-operation presentation process table for big hit is selected (S403), and if the fluctuation display result is a deviation (S402; N), the post-operation presentation effect process is used. A table is selected (S404).

  And after execution of S403 or S404, the post-operation presentation process timer in the process data 1 of the selected post-operation presentation process table is started (S405).

  The post-operation effect process table includes display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and control of sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Sound control execution data for performing the operation, movable accessory control execution data for controlling the operation of the movable accessory 400, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (from No. 1 to N). ing.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (effect control data 1) according to the contents of the post-operation effect process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, movable accessory control execution data 1). Control of the effect display device 5 as a part, various LEDs as an effect part, and speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, a movable accessory 400, etc.) is executed (S406). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 to display an image corresponding to the variable display result on the effect display device 5. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to perform various LED on / off control. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Further, in order to operate the movable combination 400, the movable combination first drive motor 301 and the movable combination second drive motor 302 are driven. Moreover, the operation promotion image displayed on the effect display device 5 is updated as the post-operation image, and the post-operation effect execution process is ended (S407).

  In S408, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the effect process timer after operation. Then, it is determined whether or not the post-operation presentation process timer has expired (S409). When the post-operation effect process timer times out (S409; Y), the post-operation effect process data is switched (S410). That is, the post-operation effect process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the post-operation effect process table in the post-operation effect process timer (S411). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, movable accessory control execution data, and the like set next (S412). . On the other hand, when the post-operation presentation process timer has not timed out (S409; N), the contents of the post-operation presentation process data corresponding to the post-operation presentation process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution) In accordance with the data, movable accessory control execution data, etc., control of the effect device (effect component) is executed (S413).

  Then, after the execution of S412 or S413, the post-operation image displayed on the effect display device 5 is updated (S414), and it is determined whether or not the variable display result is a big hit (S415). When the fluctuation display result is out of place (S415; N), the post-operation effect execution process is terminated, and when the fluctuation display result is a big hit (S415; Y), the forward rotation driving of the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is performed. It is determined whether or not it is during the period, that is, whether or not it is during the movement period from the retracted position of the movable accessory 400 to the effect position (S416). When the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is in the normal rotation driving period (S416; Y), the movable accessory 400 is moved toward the effect position by driving the movable accessory first drive motor 301 in the normal rotation direction. The process proceeds to S418 (S417). Further, when the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is not in the normal rotation drive period (S416; N), the process proceeds to S418 without going through S417.

  In S418, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is in the reverse drive period, that is, whether or not the movable accessory 400 is moving from the effect position toward the retracted position. Determine whether. When the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is in the reverse drive period (S418; Y), the movable accessory 400 is moved toward the retracted position by driving the movable accessory first drive motor 301 in the reverse direction. The process proceeds to S420 (S419). If the movable accessory first drive motor 301 is not in the reverse drive period (S418; N), the process proceeds to S420 without going through S419.

  In S420, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory 400 is in the forward driving period of the movable accessory second drive motor 302, that is, in a state where the movable accessory 400 is located at the effect position. It is determined whether or not the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402 are in a period of changing from the close state in which the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402 are close to the separated state in which the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402 are separated from each other. When the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is in the forward rotation drive period (S420; Y), the movable accessory 400 is changed to the separated state by driving the movable accessory second drive motor 302 in the forward rotation direction. (S421), the effect image corresponding to the movable accessory 400 having moved to the retracted position is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the process proceeds to S423 (S422). Further, when the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is not in the forward rotation drive period (S420; N), the image of the push button 31B is being displayed on the effect display device 5 without going through S421 and S422. If there is, the display of the image of the push button 31B is continued and the process proceeds to S423.

  In S423, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is in the reverse drive period, that is, in the state where the movable accessory 400 is located at the effect position. 2 It is determined whether or not it is during the movement period from the separated position of the movable unit 402 toward the adjacent position. When the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is in the reverse drive period (S423; Y), the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are brought close to each other by driving the movable accessory second drive motor 302 in the reverse direction. The post-operation effect execution process is terminated by moving toward the position (S424). If the movable accessory second drive motor 302 is not in the reverse drive period (S423; N), the post-operation effect execution process is terminated without going through S424.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect symbol variation start processing, the effect symbol variation in-process, and the post-effect effect execution processing, so that the push button 31B does not protrude in the super reach variation display (effect symbol variation). When it is determined in S278 of the start process that the push button 31B does not change from the non-projecting state to the projecting state) When the variation display result is a big hit, as shown in FIG. The display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the operation promotion image and the operation promotion message are started on the effect display device 5 from the timing at which L1 has passed (the timing when the reach effect is being executed). Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or The display of the operation promotion message ends at the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends.

  In addition, after the operation that is the operation promotion image (image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state) from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends to the period L2. The image is erased from the effect display device 5. Furthermore, the movable accessory 400 is retracted as shown in FIG. 1 over a period L3 that is longer than the period L2 from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted or the timing when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends. The movement (drop) from the position toward the effect position superimposed on the effect display device 5 is executed.

  After the movement of the movable combination 400 to the production position is completed, the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402 are moved to change the movable combination 400 from the proximity state to the separation state at the production position, and then move. The accessory 400 is changed from the separated state to the close state. Then, the movable accessory 400 is moved again from the effect position to the retracted position, and the variable display is completed.

  When the push button 31B protrudes in the change display of super reach (when execution of the change from the non-projecting state of the push button 31B to the protruding state is determined in S278 of the effect design change start process), the change display result is a big hit As shown in FIG. 16B, the image and the operation of the push button 31B in the protruding state as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 from the timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the change (the timing when the reach effect is being executed). The prompt message is displayed. Note that the push button 31B changes from the non-projecting state to the projecting state immediately before the start timing of the operation promotion image or the operation promotion message during the reach effect. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or The display of the operation promotion message ends at the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends.

  Further, the movable accessory 400 is superimposed on the effect display device 5 from the retracted position shown in FIG. 1 over the period L3 from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted or the timing when the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B ends. Movement (falling) toward the effect position to be performed is executed.

  Further, during the movement (falling) period from the retracted position to the effect position of the movable accessory 400, the post-operation image that is the operation promotion image (the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state) is displayed as the non-projecting state as the post-operation effect. Update to the image of the push button 31B. As described above, by performing the post-operation effect in conjunction with the movement of the movable accessory 400 from the retracted position to the effect position, the image of the push button 31B in a state in which the movable accessory 400 is projected as if it falls to the player. Can be manipulated to make it appear to change to a non-projecting state.

  In the present embodiment, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, which is the post-operation image, is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, whereby the falling movable accessory 400 is moved to the push button 31B in the protruding state. Although the mode is shown in which the image is shown to be changed to the non-projecting state by operating the image, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state which is the post-operation image is movable. If it is possible to make the player appear to manipulate the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, the accessory 400 may be updated to an image different from the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state. .

  After the update of the non-projecting push button 31B as the post-operation effect as the post-operation effect is completed, the image of the non-projecting push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 over the period L2. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16B, the timing at which the erasing of the image of the push button 31B after the change from the protruding state to the non-projecting state ends is from the retracted position of the movable accessory 400 to the effect position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing when the erasing of the image of the push button 31B after the change from the projecting state to the non-projecting state ends is movable. The timing may be different from the completion timing of the movement of the accessory 400 from the retracted position to the effect position.

  After the movement of the movable combination 400 to the production position is completed, the movable combination 400 is changed from the proximity state to the separation state at the production position by moving the first movable unit 401 and the second movable unit 402. Note that, at the timing when the change of the movable accessory 400 to the separated state is completed, an effect image indicating that the movable accessory 400 has changed to the separated state at the effect position is displayed on the effect display device 5. Then, after the movable combination 400 is changed from the separated state to the close state, the movable combination 400 is moved again from the effect position to the retracted position, and the variable display is completed.

  In the super reach variation display, the push button 31B is not protruded (when the non-execution of the change from the non-protruding state of the push button 31B to the protruding state is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is lost. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17A, the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 from the timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation (the timing when the reach effect is being executed). The display of the operation promotion message is started. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or The display of the operation promotion message ends at the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends.

  In addition, after the operation that is the operation promotion image (image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state) from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends to the period L2. The image is erased from the effect display device 5. Then, the moving display of the movable accessory 400 moves from the retracted position toward the effect position (without falling) ends.

  When the push button 31B is projected in the super reach variation display (when execution of the change from the non-projection state of the push button 31B to the projection state is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is out of place. As shown in FIG. 17B, the image and the operation of the push button 31B in the protruding state as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 from the timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation (the timing when the reach effect is being executed). The prompt message is displayed. Note that the push button 31B changes from the non-projecting state to the projecting state immediately before the start timing of the operation promotion image or the operation promotion message during the reach effect. Then, when the push button 31B is operated during the operation acceptance period of the push button 31B or the operation acceptance period elapses without the push button 31B being operated, the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, or The display of the operation promotion message ends at the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends.

  Then, the post-operation image which is an operation promotion image (image of the push button 31B in the protruding state) from the timing when the operation of the push button 31B is received or the timing when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends to the period L2. Is deleted from the effect display device 5. Then, the variable display ends without the movable accessory 400 moving (falling) from the retracted position toward the effect position.

  Next, the display mode of the effect display device 5 and the operation mode of the movable accessory 400 when it is determined to project the push button 31B in the super reach variation display will be described with reference to FIGS. .

  First, as shown in FIGS. 18 (A) to 18 (D), when the effect symbol is a combination of reach in the state where the movable accessory 400 is disposed at the retracted position, the reach display (super) Reach production) is started. During the super reach effect, when a predetermined time elapses, the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is changed to the projecting state by driving the button drive motor 303. Then, as shown in FIG. 18E, an image of the push button 31B in a protruding state and an operation promotion message such as “Press!” Are displayed on the effect display device 5 as an operation promotion image, and the operation of the push button 31B is displayed. Acceptance starts.

  When the player operates the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the push button 31B, or when the operation reception period of the push button 31B ends without the player operating the push button 31B, FIG. As shown in 19 (H), the operation promotion message is deleted from the effect display device 5, and the movable accessory 400 starts moving (falling) from the retracted position toward the effect position. Further, in conjunction with the movement (dropping) of the movable accessory 400, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state as the post-operation image is gradually updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 19I and 19J, when the movable accessory 400 is moved (dropped) to the effect position and the update of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is completed, the effect display is completed. The display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the post-operation image on the device 5 is terminated, and the movable accessory 400 changes from the close state to the separated state. Further, the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 5.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the movable accessory 400 is dropped as a post-operation effect based on the fact that the player has operated the push button 31B in the protruding state. At the same time, by updating (changing) the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state displayed on the effect display device 5 to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, the push button 31B in the projecting state is as if the movable accessory 400 is. Since the image can appear to be manipulated, the game entertainment can be improved by the correspondence between the operation of the movable accessory 400 and the change in the display mode of the image of the push button 31B. In the present embodiment, as an example in which the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, which is the operation promotion image, is changed, it is disclosed that the image is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state. The change of the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state, which is an operation promotion image, is not limited to this, and after the image of the push button 31B is changed to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, a further effect is provided. Until the display device 5 is erased.

  In the present embodiment, the form in which the movable accessory 400 appears to have operated the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state by dropping the movable accessory 400 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. As long as it is possible to make it appear that the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is operated, the operation mode of the movable accessory 400 may be other than dropping.

  Further, in the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in response to the drop of the movable accessory 400. Since it becomes easy for a player to recognize that the display mode of the image of the push button 31B has changed, the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, in the post-operation effect, after the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state according to the fall of the movable accessory 400, the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is displayed. By erasing from the effect display device 5, it is possible to improve the effect by the fall of the movable accessory 400 in the post-operation effect.

  In the post-operation effect of the present embodiment, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in response to the drop of the movable accessory 400, and then the push button 31B in the non-projecting state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31 </ b> B that protrudes in response to the drop of the movable accessory 400 is illustrated. May be erased without updating the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, or the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state may be replaced with the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state according to the fall of the movable accessory 400. You may make it not delete from the effect display apparatus 5 after updating to an image. In other words, in the present invention, “the push button in the protruding state is used to change the display mode of the operation body corresponding image (image of the push button 31B in the protruding state) corresponding to the operation of the movable body (movable accessory 400). Both updating the image of 31B to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state and deleting the image of the push button 31B from the effect display device 5 are included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the image of the push button 31B, which is the post-operation image, is deleted from the effect display device 5 after the post-operation effect is started, so that the image of the push button 31B corresponding to the fall of the movable accessory 400 Since it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the game has been deleted, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  Further, in the case of super reach variation display, the variation display result is out of order, that is, when the movement (drop) of the movable accessory 400 is not executed as the post-operation effect based on the operation of the push button 31B, the push in the protruding state is performed. Whether the button 31B is operated or the non-projecting push button 31B is operated, the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 over the period L2, that is, at the same timing. Since the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5, the movable accessory 400 moves (when the projecting push button 31B is operated and when the non-projecting push button 31B is operated ( The display period of the image of the push button 31B when the (falling) is not executed can be made common, It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

  In this embodiment, when the movable accessory 400 is not moved (dropped) as a post-operation effect based on the operation of the push button 31B, the protruding push button 31B is operated and the non-projecting state. Although an example in which the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 at the same timing as when the push button 31B is operated is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation of the push button 31B is performed. When the movement (dropping) of the movable accessory 400 is not executed as a post-operation effect based on the timing, the timing differs depending on whether the push button 31B in the protruding state is operated or the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is operated. Thus, the image of the push button 31B may be erased from the effect display device 5.

  Further, when the push button 31B is projected in the super reach variation display (when execution of the change from the non-projecting state to the projecting state of the push button 31B is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is a big hit. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16B, based on the operation of the push button 31B, the image of the push button 31B is erased based on the lapse of the period L3 from the operation of the push button 31B. When the push button 31B is projected in the super reach variation display (when execution of the change from the non-projection state of the push button 31B to the projection state is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is out of place. As shown in FIG. 17B, based on the operation of the push button 31B, The image of the push button 31B is erased based on the elapse of the period L2 (period L3> period L2) since the push button 31B is operated. That is, even if the push button 31B changes to the protruding state, the push button 31B Since the manner of ending the display of the image of the push button 31B is different depending on whether or not the movement (falling) of the movable accessory 400 is executed based on the operation, the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, the push button 31B is not protruded in the super reach fluctuation display (when the non-execution of the change from the non-protruding state of the push button 31B to the protruding state is determined in S278 of the effect symbol fluctuation start process), the fluctuation display result is a big hit 16A, the image of the non-projecting push button 31B, which is the post-operation image, is erased from the effect display device 5 over the period L2 after the push button 31B is operated, as shown in FIG. When the push button 31B is projected in the super reach variation display (when execution of the push button 31B is changed from the non-projecting state to the projecting state is determined in S278 of the effect symbol variation start process), the variation display result is a big hit. In this case, as shown in FIG. 16B, the period L3 (period) after the push button 31B is operated. Over the period L3> period L2), the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, and the effect display device for the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the post-operation image The period from when the push button 31B is operated according to the display mode of the push button 31B displayed on the effect display device 5 until the display of the image of the push button 31B is finished is executed. Depending on the difference, it is possible to improve game entertainment. In particular, the period L3 is longer than the period L2, and the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state can be updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state during the period L3. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the update of the image, and to improve the game entertainment. Furthermore, by updating the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state during the period L3, the image of the push button 31B is updated in response to the movement (falling) of the movable accessory 400. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that this has been done, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, the images of the push button 31B displayed as the operation promoting image in the super reach variation display are an image showing the push button 31B in the non-projecting state and an image showing the push button 31B in the projecting state. An image of the push button 31B suitable for the mode of the push button 31B (protruding state or non-protruding state) can be displayed on the effect display device 5 as the promotion image.

  In addition, in the case where the execution of the push button 31B is decided to be executed and the case where the push button 31B is made not to be executed is determined, FIG. 16 (A), FIG. 16 (B), FIG. 17 (A), FIG. B) Since the display of the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state or the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is started as the operation promotion image from the same timing (timing when the period L1 has elapsed from the start of variation), Since the player can easily recognize the timing when the push button 31B in the protruding state and the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state are started, the game entertainment can be improved. In this embodiment, the first operation promotion display in the present invention is an image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, and the second operation promotion display is an image of the push button 31B in the projection state. Is displayed on the effect display device 5 as an operation promotion image from the same timing (timing at which the period L1 has elapsed from the start of fluctuation). The image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state and the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state may be displayed on the effect display device 5 as operation promotion images from different timings. That is, the first operation promotion display and the second operation promotion display may be displayed at different timings when the push button 31B is in the non-projecting state, and are different when the push button 31B is in the projecting state. It may be displayed at the timing.

  When the movable accessory 400 moves (drops) from the retracted position to the effect position in the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31 </ b> B displayed on the effect display device 5 is updated and maintained while being movable. When the accessory 400 is placed at the effect position, the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are separated from each other from a state in which the first movable portion 401 and the second movable portion 402 are arranged close to each other at the substantially central portion in the left-right width direction. When the movable accessory 400 is changed from the proximity state to the separation state by moving the effect, the effect display device 5 displays an effect image different from the image of the push button 31B, so that the post-operation effect is suitably performed. Can be executed.

  Further, since the post-operation effect is executed based on the operation of the push button 31B by the player, the gaming interest can be improved.

  In addition, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state displayed as the operation promotion image on the effect display device 5 is linked to the fact that the movable accessory 400 has moved (dropped) from the retracted position toward the effect position. Since the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is updated as an image, the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, when the movable accessory 400 moves (drops) from the retracted position toward the effect position in the post-operation effect, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state as the post-operation image. Since it is continuously displayed while being updated to the image, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In this embodiment, the image of the push button 31B, which is a predetermined image in the present invention, is deleted from the effect display device 5 at a timing before the movable accessory 400 starts changing from the close state to the separated state at the effect position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the image of the push button 31B is erased from the effect display device 5 at the change start timing of the movable accessory 400 from the close state to the separated state at the effect position. May be. By doing in this way, since the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 5 in place of the image of the push button 31B in response to the change from the proximity state to the separation state of the movable accessory 400, the effect of the post-operation effect The effect can be enhanced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the push button 31B is operated by the player during the reach effect, an operation promotion message as an auxiliary image in the present invention at the timing when the push button 31B is operated. The image of the push button 31 </ b> B that is erased from the effect display device 5 and is the post-operation image is displayed at the timing when the falling of the movable accessory 400 is completed (the timing when the period L <b> 3 has elapsed since the push button 31 </ b> B was operated). Since it is erased from the device 5, it is possible for the player to easily understand that the operation of the push button 31B has been recognized by the pachinko gaming machine 1 (production control CPU 120) while improving the gaming interest.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the embodiment, as the post-operation effect, the movable accessory 400 is moved (dropped) from the retracted position to the effect position based on the fact that the push button 31B in the protruding state is operated by the player, and the effect display device The image of the push button 31B in the protruding state displayed in 5 is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, so that the movable accessory 400 appears as if operating the image of the push button 31B. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIGS. 20 (A) to 20 (C) as a modified example 1, in the post-operation effect, the movable accessory 400 is retracted. Instead of moving from the position to the effect position (falling), an effect effect in which a predetermined character image acts on the image of the push button 31B in a protruding state on the effect display device 5 is displayed. It may be. By doing in this way, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state corresponding to the action effect. It can be improved.

  In addition, in this modification 1, although the form which changes the aspect of the image of push button 31B corresponding to the effect production was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The aspect of the image of push button 31B is shown. The effect to be associated may be an effect other than the effect.

  Moreover, in the said Example, as shown in FIG.16 and FIG.17, the timing which starts the display of the image of the push button 31B of a protrusion state on the effect display apparatus 5, and the display of the image of the push button 31B of a non-protrusion state are started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a second modification of the push button 31B in the protruding state, the timing is the same as the timing of the push button 31B in the protruding state. The timing for starting the display of the image may be different from the timing for starting the display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state.

  When the timing for starting the display of the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is different from the timing for starting the display of the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is A mode of erasing the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state based on the operation of the push button 31B when displayed, and a push button when the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is displayed The mode of erasing the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state based on the operation of 31B may be different so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  Moreover, when the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is displayed as the operation promotion image during the reach effect of the embodiment, the variation is larger than when the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state is displayed as the operation promotion image. Although the mode in which the display result is a high percentage is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the non-projecting push button 31B image is displayed on the effect display device 5, the non-projecting A case where the image of the push button 31B in the state changes to the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state may be provided. Further, when the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state changes to the image of the push button 31B in the projecting state, the effect of the action of the specific character acting on the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state. , And changing the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state to the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state by changing the image to the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state. , You may improve the game entertainment.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the 1st operation body corresponding | compatible image in this invention is made into the image of the push button 31B of a non-projection state, and the 2nd operation body corresponding | compatible image in this invention is made into the image of the push button 31B of a protrusion state, Although the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state is changed to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state in response to the movement (drop) of the object 400 from the retracted position to the effect position, the present invention is limited to this. However, the first operation object-corresponding image and the second operation object-corresponding image in the present invention may be images having different colors and sizes, for example, as long as the display modes are different from each other. .

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Moreover, in the said Example, in order to notify the variation pattern which shows variation modes, such as variation time and the kind of reach production, to CPU120 for production control, the example which transmits one variation pattern designation | designated command when a variation is started. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to indicate, for example, the variation time and variation mode before reaching reach (when not reaching, before the so-called second stop). The second command indicates the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect. The command may be transmitted, or only the variation time is notified by the first command and the second command, and the specific variation mode executed at each timing is directed to the direction control CPU 120. You may make it select with. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by making the opening time of the big prize opening in the round game extremely short so that the player does not recognize that the big prize opening has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable state. In addition, when these probability variation big hits B are used as sudden big hits, a small hit that opens the big prize opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the big hit game of the probability variation big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. The special symbol may be 3 or more.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  The state advantageous to the player means a specific game state (big hit etc.) advantageous to a player that can acquire a lot of game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states (expected values of game media that can be acquired) ( A big hit with a different number of rounds), a high base state (time-short state) in which a winning ball payout condition is more easily established than in a normal gaming state, or a high-probability gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific gaming state ), A high probability low base state (latency probability variation state), a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), a state in which the variation pattern is a variation pattern based on the jackpot variation pattern, and the like.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to an effect display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

  The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. In addition to the above-described embodiment and other examples described later, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there is a change or addition in a range not departing from the gist of the present invention.

  Moreover, it is good also as combining all or one part structure arbitrarily among the structure shown to embodiment mentioned above and each modification, and the structure shown to the below-mentioned embodiment and each modification.

  In addition, it should be thought that the above-described embodiment and the later-described embodiment disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the above description and the descriptions below, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  As other gaming machines of the present invention, a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is operable with an operating body (for example, a push button 31B) that can be operated by the player. An operation effect executing means (for example, an effect) capable of executing an operation effect (for example, an effect after operation) for operating the movable body based on the operation of the movable object (for example, the movable object 400) and the operation object. The control CPU 120 executes the post-operation effect execution process shown in FIG. 15) and the operation as an image (for example, an operation promotion image) for prompting the operation body when the operation effect is executed. Display means (for example, the effect display device 5) capable of displaying an operation object corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B) corresponding to the body, and the display mode of the operation object corresponding image is that of the movable body. Action (For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the image of the push button 31B in the protruding state corresponding to the movement (falling) from the retracted position to the effect position of the movable accessory 400 is in the non-projecting state as shown in FIG. The portion updated to the image of the push button 31B), and further information related to the game on the display means (for example, an interface image including a hold display, an effect probability change counter image, and a right-handed promotion notification image). Information (eg, mode name), output audio information (eg, song name), information about services using communication terminals (eg, acquisition points, items, two-dimensional codes), movable objects Effect display associated with driving, mission display indicating mission completion (for example, “see Super Reach A” ”,“ Displayed reach continuously ”), active display corresponding to the fluctuation during execution, operation promotion display, information on how to play and presentation of the game may be displayed. Display control means (for example, in the production control microcomputer 90100, a part that displays the hold display by executing steps S90653, S9066, S90659, S90662, and an effect probability change counter image by executing step S90684D) A portion, a portion that displays a right-handed promotion notification image by executing step S90684A), and a visual difficulty effect (for example, a blackout notice) that makes the specific image displayed on the display means difficult to visually recognize. Effect execution means (for example, effect control micro The computer 90100 includes a portion for executing steps S904510 and S904514, and the effect executing means provides a first visual difficulty effect (for example, an interface image, A first blackout notice that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image excluding the strike promotion notification image and the effect probability change counter image, and a second difficult viewing effect that makes it difficult to view information related to the game (for example, an interface image, a right strike promotion notification image). And a second blackout notice) that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image including an effect probability variation counter image.

According to such a configuration, the game entertainment can be improved by the correspondence between the operation of the movable body and the change in the display mode of the operation body corresponding image. Moreover, in the 1st visual difficulty production | presentation, since the information regarding a game is not made difficult to visually recognize, the fall of a game interest can be prevented.
Note that the display means (for example, the effect display devices 5 and 909) capable of displaying an image displays a specific image corresponding to information related to the game or an operation object-corresponding image. When the manipulation object corresponding image as the first image is in a difficult-to-view state, the manipulation object corresponding image is included in the specific image.

  Further, when the movable body in the operation effect operates so as to overlap the front of the display screen of the display means (the effect display devices 5, 909, etc.) capable of displaying the operation object corresponding image or the specific image, the operation effect is It will be included in the visual difficulty production. And when a movable body is located in the front of a display screen, it may become a 1st visual difficulty effect and a 2nd visual difficulty effect depending on the overlapping degree of the movable body with respect to a display screen. That is, when the movable body is positioned in front of the display screen, a part of the display screen can be visually recognized, and when information related to the game is displayed on the part, the first visual difficulty effect is produced, and the entire display screen is displayed. When cannot be visually recognized, a second visual difficulty effect is obtained. Even if a part of the display screen can be visually recognized, if the information related to the game is not displayed on the part, the effect is a second visually difficult effect.

  Alternatively, as the gaming machine of the present invention, there are other gaming machines that can be played (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1), and an operating body (for example, push button 31B) that can be operated by the player, A predetermined effect executing means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect) that can execute a predetermined effect (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 20) based on the operation of the operating body; When executing the predetermined effect, a display unit (for example, an effect) capable of displaying an operation object corresponding image (for example, an image of the push button 31B) corresponding to the operation object as an image for prompting the operation of the operation object. Display mode of the operation object corresponding image can be changed corresponding to the predetermined effect (for example, as shown in FIG. A portion where the image of the button 31B is updated to the image of the push button 31B in the non-projecting state), and further information related to the game (eg, an interface image including a hold display, an effect probability change counter image, and a right-handed promotion In addition to the information, the information about the controlled production mode (for example, the mode name), the information about the output voice (for example, the song name), the information about the service using the communication terminal (for example, the acquisition points, the item) , Two-dimensional code), effect display when driving a movable accessory, mission display indicating that the mission has been completed (for example, display of “I saw Super Reach A”, “I saw Reach continuously”) , Information about active display corresponding to fluctuations during execution, operation promotion display, explanation of how to play and effects Display control means (for example, a part for displaying a hold display by executing steps S90653, S90665, S90659, S90662 in the microcomputer 90100 for effect control), A portion that displays an effect probability variation counter image by executing S90684D, a portion that displays a right-handed promotion notification image by executing Step S90684A), and a specific image displayed on the display means is difficult to view And an effect execution means (for example, a portion for executing steps S904510 and S904514 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) capable of executing a difficult-to-view effect (for example, blackout notice) to be in a state, Difficult to see As an effect, a first visual difficulty effect (for example, a first blackout notice that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability change counter image) that does not make it difficult to visually recognize information related to the game, A second visual difficulty effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize information related to the game (for example, a second blackout notice that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image including an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image). Machine.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve amusement interest by responding to a predetermined effect and a change in the display mode of the action-compatible image. Moreover, in the 1st visual difficulty production | presentation, since the information regarding a game is not made difficult to visually recognize, the fall of a game interest can be prevented.
Note that the display means (for example, the effect display devices 5 and 909) capable of displaying an image displays a specific image corresponding to information related to the game or an operation object-corresponding image. When the manipulation object corresponding image as the first image is in a difficult-to-view state, the manipulation object corresponding image is included in the specific image. Further, the predetermined image displayed in the predetermined effect executed based on the operation of the operating tool is displayed on display means (for example, the effect display devices 5 and 909) that can display the image. When the predetermined image is in a visually difficult state, the predetermined image is also included in the specific image.

  When the movable body in the operation effect operates so as to overlap the front of the display screen of the display means (effect display devices 5, 909, etc.) capable of displaying the operation object-corresponding image, the specific image, and the predetermined image, The motion effect is included in the visual difficulty effect. And when a movable body is located in the front of a display screen, it may become a 1st visual difficulty effect and a 2nd visual difficulty effect depending on the overlapping degree of the movable body with respect to a display screen. That is, when the movable body is positioned in front of the display screen, a part of the display screen can be visually recognized, and when information related to the game is displayed on the part, the first visual difficulty effect is produced, and the entire display screen is displayed. When cannot be visually recognized, a second visual difficulty effect is obtained. Even if a part of the display screen can be visually recognized, if the information related to the game is not displayed on the part, the effect is a second visually difficult effect.

  Furthermore, as an example of the form of a gaming machine that can improve the gaming interests and prevent a decrease in the gaming interests, it is a gaming machine that can execute a game and can display an image (for example, an effect) Display device 909) and information relating to the game on the display means (for example, an interface image including a hold display, an effect probability variation counter image, and a right-handed promotion notification image. In addition, information related to the controlled effect mode (for example, mode) Name), information about the sound being output (eg, song name), information about the service using the communication terminal (eg, acquisition points, items, two-dimensional code), effect display associated with driving a movable accessory, mission Mission indications indicating that you have achieved (for example, a table such as “I saw Super Reach A” or “I saw Reach continuously”) ), Display control means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) that can display active display corresponding to a change during execution, operation promotion display, information on how to play a game and explanation of effects) In 90100, a part that displays a hold display by executing steps S90653, S9066, S90659, and S90662, a part that displays an effect probability changing counter image by executing step S90684D, and a right-handed by executing step S90684A A portion for displaying a promotion notification image) and an effect execution means (for example, for effect control) capable of executing a visual difficulty effect (for example, a blackout advance notice) that makes the specific image displayed on the display means difficult to visually recognize. Step in microcomputer 90100 904510, a portion for executing S904514), and the effect execution means is a first visual difficulty effect (for example, an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability change counter) that does not make it difficult to visually recognize information related to the game as the visual difficulty effect. A first blackout notice that makes it difficult to view images other than images, and a second visual difficulty effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize information related to the game (for example, an image including an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image). A gaming machine capable of executing a second blackout notice) that makes it difficult to visually recognize. Below, an example of the form example of this gaming machine will be described as another form example.

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Hereinafter, another embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 901 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 21 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 901 viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 901 includes 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. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 has a glass door frame 902 formed in a frame shape that is provided on the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 906).

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 903 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 902. Under the hitting ball supply tray 903, an extra ball receiving tray 904 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 903, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 905 for emitting hitting balls are provided. A game board 906 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 902. The game board 906 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 906 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 907 is formed on the front surface of the game board 906 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 904 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to a stick controller 90122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). Note that the stick controller 90122 is provided with a predetermined operation finger by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 90122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 90121 (see FIG. 23) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 90125 (see FIG. 23) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 90121 is provided inside an operation rod of the stick controller 90122. 23). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 90123 (see FIG. 23) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan main body or the like below the stick controller 90122. Further, the stick controller 90122 incorporates a vibrator motor 90126 (see FIG. 23) for causing the stick controller 90122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 903 may be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by, for example, pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 90122). A possible push button 90120 is provided. The push button 90120 may be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 90124 (see FIG. 23) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 90120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 90120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 21, the mounting positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 as the position approached to either the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate, while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 are not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 907, an effect display device 909 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 909 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 909 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. However, the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 909. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 909 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 908a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 909 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 908a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 908b, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 909 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  In addition, in the effect display device 909, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a 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 909 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 909. However, the effect performed in the effect display device 909 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling and soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game and battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game and battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 909, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d for displaying the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 909c 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 described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 909d for the second special symbol in which the variable symbol of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is displayed in synchronization with the variation symbol of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 90100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 909, for example, the effect contents including the effect symbol change display disappear from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 909 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the current variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 909. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 909c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 909d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 909c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 909d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, it is displayed in a display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 909c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the deviation). The For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable jackpot or normal jackpot). Also, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a big winning opening, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the jackpot opening time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball in the jackpot. If the opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening substantially, to the big prize opening substantially The display color may be varied depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win the mouth.

  When the big special symbol display 908b is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b, the fourth special symbol display area 909d for the second special symbol is displayed in a display color reminiscent of the big hit (a display color different from the loss). The For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable jackpot or normal jackpot). Also, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a big winning opening, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the jackpot opening time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball in the jackpot. If the opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening substantially, to the big prize opening substantially The display color may be varied depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win the mouth.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, a case where the fourth symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 909 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 909. Thus, 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 the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 909. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed 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 display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the right side of the effect display device 909, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 908a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 908a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 908a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Also, on the right side of the effect display device 909 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 908a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 908b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 908b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 908b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. The first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

  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 908a and the second special symbol indicator 908b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 908a and 908b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 9013 or the second start winning opening) After passing 9014 (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 909, a winning device having a first start winning port 9013 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 9013 is guided to the back of the game board 906 and detected by the first start opening switch 9013a. In this embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to win the first start winning opening 9013 when the game ball is launched into the left area of the game area 907 (so-called left strike). Yes.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 909, there is provided a variable winning ball device 9015 having a gate 9032 through which a game ball can pass and a second start winning port 9014 through which the game ball can win. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 9014 is guided to the back of the game board 906 and detected by the second start opening switch 9014a. In this embodiment, when a game ball is launched into the area on the right side of the game area 907 (so-called right strike), the game ball can pass through the gate 9032 and the second start winning opening 9014 It is configured to be able to win. The variable winning ball device 9015 is opened by a solenoid 9016. When the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second start winning port 9014 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 9014. Note that in a state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 9013 and the second start winning opening 9014 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 9015 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 9015 is very likely to win the second start winning port 9014.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, a variable winning ball device 9015 that opens and closes only with respect to the second start winning opening 9014 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 9014 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  Above the second special symbol display 908b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 9018b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 9014, that is, the second reserved storage number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 9018b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 908b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, further above the second special symbol hold memory display 9018b, the number of valid winning balls entered into the first start winning opening 9013, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 9018a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 9018a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 908a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 909, a hold storage display unit 9018c for displaying one of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number is provided. For example, the reserved memory display unit 9018c displays the first reserved memory number in the low base state, while displaying the second reserved memory number in the high base state. Note that the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number may be individually displayed. Moreover, you may comprise so that the total pending memory display part which displays the total pending memory number which is the total number of the 1st pending memory number and the 2nd pending memory number may be provided. With this configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met. Further, in such a configuration, the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 9013 and the second starting winning opening 9014 in the combined hold storage display unit. So that it can be recognized whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue). It may be configured.

  Hereinafter, the on-hold storage display unit 9018c and the range surrounding the on-hold storage display unit 9018c may be collectively referred to as an “interface image”.

  The effect display device 909 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 908a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 908b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a is synchronized with the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b, the effect display device 909 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, a special variable winning ball device 9020 for forming a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball device 9015. The special variable winning ball device 9020 includes an opening / closing plate, and is specified when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b. Controlled to gaming state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result. For example, in this embodiment, there is a jackpot symbol. The specific game state is to change the variable winning means that can be changed between the first state advantageous to the player and the second state unfavorable to the player to the first state. There is a big hit gaming state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 9020 that can be changed between the closed state and the closed state is opened. For example, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the specific display result, the big hit game state is controlled as the specific game state. In each specific game state, the open / closed version that is in the closed state is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid 9021, so that the large winning opening that becomes the winning area is in the open state. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 9023. In this embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to win a big winning opening when a right strike is made.

  On the left side of the effect display device 909, a normal symbol display 9010 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 9010 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 9010 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 9010 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. Further, the normal symbol display 9010 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting “○” and “×”). It may be comprised.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 9032 and is detected by the gate switch 9032a, variable display of the normal symbol display 9010 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 9015 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 9015 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 9014). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 9010, a normal symbol hold storage display 9041 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 9032 is provided. Every time there is a game ball passing through the gate 9032, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the normal symbol holding storage display 9041 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 9010 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). In this case, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 9015 may shift to a high base state in which the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased.

  At the bottom of the game board 906, there is an out port 9026 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. Also, four speakers 9027 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper and lower left and outer sides of the game area 907. A frame LED 9028 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 907.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating a ball striking operation handle 905 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 907. ) Is provided. In this embodiment, a hitting ball launching device capable of firing 100 balls per minute (one ball every 0.6 seconds) is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 907 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 907, and then descends the game area 907.

  When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 9013 and is detected by the first start opening switch 9013a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 908a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 9013. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (four).

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 9014 and is detected by the second start port switch 9014a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (eg, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 908b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 9014. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (four).

  In this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation big hit or the 4R probability variation big hit is reached, the game state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (ie, the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b and A transition is made to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition in the effect display device 909 is easily established. In the case of the high base state, for example, the frequency that the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened is increased or the time that the variable winning ball device 9015 is open is extended compared to the case where the high base state is not high. It becomes easier to win a start.

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Are also migrated). Then, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability variation state and the time reduction state are continued.

  “4R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a four-round big hit gaming state, and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Are also migrated). Then, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability variation state and the time reduction state are continued.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display 9010 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 is a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 9015 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 9015 are increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 9015 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, or when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, by changing to the short time state (special symbol short time state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and staging symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and staging symbols is shortened. The frequency at which the production symbol changes is increased (in other words, the reserved memory is quickly digested), and the situation in which an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  FIG. 22 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 9031. FIG. 22 also shows a payout control board 9037, an effect control board 9080, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 90560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 901 according to a program is mounted on the main board 9031. The game control microcomputer 90560 includes a ROM 9054 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 9055 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 9056 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 9057. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 9054 and the RAM 9055 are built in the game control microcomputer 90560. That is, the game control microcomputer 90560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 9056 and the RAM 9055, and the ROM 9054 may be external or built-in. Further, the I / O port unit 9057 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 90560 further includes a random number circuit 90503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 9055 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 9055 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and 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 for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 9055 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 90560, the CPU 9056 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 9054. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 90560 (or CPU 9056) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 9056 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 9031.

  The random number circuit 90503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 90503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 90503 has a numeric data update range selection / setting function (initial value selection / setting function and upper limit selection / setting function), numeric data update rule selection / setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 90560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 90503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 90560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 9054 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 90560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 90503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 90503 can be further improved.

  An input driver circuit 9058 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 to the game control microcomputer 90560 is also mounted on the main board 9031. Also, an output circuit 9059 for driving a solenoid 9016 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 9015 and a solenoid 9021 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 9020 for forming a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 90560 is also provided. 9031.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 90560 includes a first special symbol display 908a, a second special symbol display 908b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 9010 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control is performed on the display 9018a, the second special symbol storage memory display 9018b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 9041.

  An information output circuit 9064 for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 90160 is also mounted on the main board 9031.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 9080 instructs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 90560 via the relay board 9077. An effect control command is received, and display control of an effect display device 909 that variably displays effect symbols is performed.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 9080 controls the display of the frame LED 9028 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 9035, and from the speaker 9027 via the audio output board 9070. Control the sound output.

  FIG. 23 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 9077, the effect control board 9080, the lamp driver board 9035, and the audio output board 9070. In the example shown in FIG. 23, the lamp driver board 9035 and the audio output board 9070 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 9035 and the audio output board 9070, only the effect control board 9080 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 9080 has an effect control CPU 90101 and an effect control microcomputer 90100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 90100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 9080, the effect control CPU 90101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 9031 input via the relay board 9077 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 90102 and the input port 90103. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 90109 to perform display control of the effect display device 909 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 90109 that performs display control of the effect display device 909 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 90100 is mounted on the effect control board 9080. The VDP 90109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 90100, and maps the VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. The VDP 90109 then outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 909 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 90101 outputs to the VDP 90109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 909, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols), and background image data. ROM. The VDP 90109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to a command from the effect control CPU 90101. The VDP 90109 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 90102 on the effect control board 9080. The input driver 90102 allows the signal input from the relay board 9077 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 9080 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 9080 to the relay board 9077). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 9031 is allowed to pass through the relay board 9077 only in the direction toward the effect control board 9080 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 9080 to the relay board 9077). The unidirectional circuit 9074 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 23 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 9031 via the output port 90571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 9077 to the inside of the main board 9031 is restricted. That is, a signal from the relay board 9077 does not enter the inside of the main board 9031 (the game control microcomputer 90560 side). The output port 90571 is a part of the I / O port unit 9057 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 90571 (on the relay board 9077 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 90121 of the stick controller 90122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 90125 via the input port 90106. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 90120 has been detected from the push sensor 90124 via the input port 90106. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 90122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 90123 via the input port 90106. . Further, the effect control CPU 90101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 90126 via the output port 90105, thereby causing the stick controller 90122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 90101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 9035 via the output port 90105. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 9070 via the output port 90104.

  In the lamp driver substrate 9035, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 90352 through the input driver 90351. The LED driver 90352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 9028 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 9070, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 90703 via the input driver 90702. The voice synthesizing IC 90703 generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 90705. The amplifier circuit 90705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 90703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 90706, to the speaker 9027. The audio data ROM 90704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design). Also, the voice synthesis IC 90703 generates a voice and outputs it to the speaker 9027 when a predetermined request is received from the effect control board 9080.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the CPU 9056 of the game control microcomputer 90560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 90560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 9056 of the game control microcomputer 90560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid or not. The main processing after step S901 is started. In the main process, the CPU 9056 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 9056 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S901). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S902), and a stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S903). In step S902, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 90560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 9056 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S904). By the processing in step S904, CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 90560 used in this embodiment also includes an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC).

  Next, the CPU 9056 sets the RAM 9055 to an accessible state (step S905), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  A software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 9031) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 9037). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S906). Note that the CPU 9056 may check the state of the clear signal only once through the input port 0, but may check the state of the clear signal multiple times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S906, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirmation is made (step S907). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. If it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 9056 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 9056 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, in the power supply stop process, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area. In step S907, the flag is set. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the CPU 9056 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S908). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 9056 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S908, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of power supply stop, the initialization process (the process of steps S9010 to S9014) executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of power supply is performed. Execute.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 9056 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 9054 is set as a pointer (step S9041), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 9055) (step S9042). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. By the processing in steps S9041 and S9042, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 9056 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 9054 as a pointer (step S9043). In addition, the CPU 9056 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S9044). Then, control goes to a step S9015.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 9056 first performs a RAM clear process (step S9010). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 9055. In addition, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 9054 is set as a pointer (step S9011), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S9012).

  By the processing in steps S9011 and S9012, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball-out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in a flag for performing the above.

  The CPU 9056 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 9054 as a pointer (step S9013), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board to the sub board according to the contents. Processing is executed (step S9014). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 909, an initialization command to the payout control board 9037, or the like can be used.

  In addition, the CPU 9056 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 90503 (step S9015).

  The CPU 9056 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 90560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S9016). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 9056 first disables the interrupt (step S9017), executes the initial value random number update process (step S9018a) and the display random number update process (step S9018b), The interrupt is permitted again (step S9019). That is, the CPU 9056 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining a special symbol for generating a jackpot or whether to shift the gaming state to a probable state) Initial value of the count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a probability variation determining random number for generating, a normal random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as an effect display device 909, a variable winning ball device 9015, a ball payout device 9097 provided in the gaming machine, or When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round in a process of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming apparatus control process), an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 908. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, or a random number for determining a reach for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated, is used. Used. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  In addition, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process also in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer This is because the same processing is also executed in steps S9026 and S9027 of the interrupt processing), so as to avoid competing with the processing in the timer interrupt processing. That is, if a timer interrupt occurs during the processing of steps S9018a and S9018b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, The continuity of values may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of steps S9018a and S9018b.

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, during a period in which interrupts are permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S9017 to S9019, the CPU 9056 of the game control microcomputer 90560 A timer interrupt process that is activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt is executed. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 9056 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) that detects whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not it is turned on) (step S9020). The CPU 9056 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 via the switch circuit 9058, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch processing: step S9021). Specifically, if the state of the input port to which the detection signal of each switch is input is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 9056 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display device 908, the normal symbol display device 9010, the special symbol reservation storage display device 9018, and the normal symbol reservation storage display device 9041 (step S9022). For the special symbol display 908 and the normal symbol display 9010, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in steps S9036 and S9037.

  Next, the CPU 9056 executes a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning at the special winning opening and notifying the abnormality (step S9024). Specifically, when CPU 9056 detects the input of count switch 9023 even though the big prize opening is closed, CPU 9056 transmits an abnormality detection designation command indicating that an abnormality has occurred to effect control microcomputer 90100. Take control.

  After step S9024, the CPU 9056 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control (determination random number update process: step S9025). ). Further, the CPU 9056 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S9026). Further, the CPU 9056 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S9027).

Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 ′ (MR1 ′): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 ′ (MR2 ′): Determines the type (type) of the variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 ′ (MR3 ′): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 ′ (MR4 ′): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol)
(5) Random 5 ′ (MR5 ′): The initial value of random 4 ′ is determined (for determining the random 4 ′ initial value).
(6) Random 6 ′ (MR6 ′): Determines the type per normal symbol (for determining the type per normal symbol)
(7) Random 7 '(MR7'): A normal symbol variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for normal symbol variation pattern determination)

  In step S9025, the game control microcomputer 90560 generates (1) a big hit type determination random number, (4) a normal symbol per determination random number, and (6) a normal symbol per type determination random number. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2 ′, random 3 ′, random 7 ′) or initial value random numbers (random 5 ′).

  Next, the CPU 9056 performs special symbol process processing (step S9028). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 901 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S9029). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 9010 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 9056 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (effect symbol command control process: step S9030). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 9056 performs an information output process for outputting data such as a start port signal supplied to the hall management computer, a symbol determination number 1 signal, a symbol determination number 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, a time reduction signal, and the like. (Step S9031).

  Further, the CPU 9056 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 (step S9032). Specifically, the payout control microchip mounted on the payout control board 9037 in response to winning detection based on one of the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a and the count switch 9023 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 payout device 9097 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  Further, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S9033). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 9056 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S9034: output process). Then, the CPU 9056 executes a storage process for checking increase / decrease in the number of reserved storage (step S9035).

  Further, the CPU 9056 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S9036). Further, the CPU 9056 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S9037).

  Next, the CPU 9056 performs status display lamp display processing for setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in the output buffer for setting status display control data (step S9038). In this case, when the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may make it do.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S9039), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S9021 to S9039 (excluding steps S9031 and 9033) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  If the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b and the effect display device 909 are shifted and stopped, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the effect symbol variable display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  If the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b and the effect display device 909 are shifted and stopped, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the effect symbol variable display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot 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 out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 909L, 909C, and 909R of the effect display device 909.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1′-1 to the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out of” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of non-reach PA1′-4 is prepared. In addition, normal PA2′-1 to normal PA2′-2 and normal PB2′-1 to normal P2′-1 and normal P2′-2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Variation patterns of PB2'-2, super PA3'-1 to super PA3'-2, super PB3'-1 to super PB3'-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1'-4 which is used when not reaching and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-change is performed once. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2′-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1′-2 used when not reaching is a fluctuation pattern for shortening fluctuation, and the fluctuation time of the effect design is shortened to a short time (3.0 seconds in this example). The Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2′-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-continuous, when the super PA 3′-1 to the super PA 3′-2 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, normal PA2′-3 to normal PA2′-4 and normal PB2′− are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. Variation patterns of 3 to normal PB2′-4, super PA3′-3 to super PA3′-4, super PB3′-3 to super PB3′-6 are prepared.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, when the normal PB2′-3 is used among the variation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2′-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when the super PA 3'-3 to the super PA 3'-4 are used, the re-variation is performed three times.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

  In this embodiment, as a super reach effect, a super reach A in which the teammate character battles with the boss character A and a super reach B in which the teammate character battles with the boss character B are provided. Regardless of the super reach, if the ally character wins, it will be a big hit, and if it is defeated, a loss will be displayed. Superreach A is an effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image (for example, a background image) excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability changing counter image, which will be described later, and superreach B is an interface image, right, This is an effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image including a hit promotion notification image and an effect probability variation counter image.

  Further, among the variation patterns used for reaching, when using super PB3′-5 to super PB3′-6, it is displayed that the result will be off after the corresponding super reach, and then the relief effect. After that, a big hit is displayed.

  The relief effect is an effect of notifying that a big hit has been made after it is suggested that the relief effect has occurred. In this embodiment, the common relief effect is executed regardless of which super reach was executed immediately before the display of the missed display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when Super Reach A is executed, a relief effect that wins against Boss Character A can be executed, and when Super Reach B is executed, a relief effect that wins against Boss Character B can be executed. It may be there.

  In this embodiment, only the super PB3'-5 and the super PB3'-6 that do not involve the pseudo-continuous are provided as the variation pattern accompanied by the relief effect. When the off-line display is made, the player recognizes that no relief effect is generated. Therefore, if a variation pattern with a relief effect is provided together with the pseudo-ream, the player will have a sense of expectation for the execution of the remedial effect even if the display is shifted to super reach after the pseudo-ream. Can be given.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of performing the display after the end of super reach, it is necessary to notify the player of the end of super reach before the start of display after the end of super reach. A normal return effect for displaying the normal return message on the entire screen of the effect display device 9 'is executed. A normal return display A that darkens the entire screen is displayed after super-reach A is finished and until the start of the off-display, and after super-reach B is finished and off-display is started. A normal return display B for displaying a predetermined character and darkening the periphery of the predetermined character is displayed. Hereinafter, the effect of displaying the normal return display A may be referred to as “normal return effect A”, and the effect of displaying the normal return display B may be referred to as “normal return effect B”.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of effects in a variation pattern with super reach. Here, the contents of the effect of the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous will be described. In FIG. 27 (A), super PB 3'-3 which is a big hit through super reach A, super PB 3'-1 which is released through super reach A, and a message indicating that it is out of super reach A are displayed once. After that, the contents of the effect with the super PB 3'-5 that is a big hit through the relief effect are shown.

  For example, the pre-reach display is performed from the timing T0 at which the change of the special symbol is started, the normal reach is displayed from the reach timing T1, and the super reach A is executed from the timing T2 at which the reach is developed. At that time, when the variation pattern is Super PB3′-3, a Super Reach A victory effect in which the ally character wins against the boss character A is executed, and when the variation pattern is Super PB3′-1, 3′-5. The super reach A defeat effect is executed in which the ally character is defeated by the boss character A who is the enemy character.

  When the variation pattern is Super PB3′-3, the jackpot display is performed from the timing T3 at which the super reach production ends to the timing T5 at which the variation of the special symbol ends (22.75 seconds after the variation starts). . When the variation pattern is super PB3'-1, after the normal return effect A is performed from the timing T3 at which the super reach effect ends to the predetermined timing T4, the timing T5 at which the variation of the special symbol ends (change start) Until 22.75 seconds later). When the variation pattern is the super PB3′-5, after the normal return effect A is performed from the timing T3 at which the super reach effect is finished to the predetermined timing T4, a shift display is performed, and the timing T5 (22 from the start of change) is displayed. (.75 seconds later), the relief effect is started, and the jackpot display is performed from the timing T6 when the relief effect ends to the timing T7 when the variation of the special symbol ends (32.75 seconds after the change starts).

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern corresponding to the effect pattern A that displays the jackpot display after the Super Reach A victory effect, and the effect pattern that performs the relief effect and the jackpot display after the lag display after the Super Reach A defeat effect. The variation patterns corresponding to B are different variation patterns, but may be a common variation pattern. For example, when the variation time in the common variation pattern is 32.75 seconds, the production time of the production pattern A is 22.75 seconds, and the production time of the production pattern B is 32.75 seconds, When the effect is executed, a big hit pre-start video indicating that the big hit is started in the period from the timing when the effect of the effect pattern A ends (22.75 seconds after the change starts) until the change stops. It may be displayed. As a result, the production pattern can be increased without increasing the number of variation patterns, so that the storage capacity can be saved.

  In FIG. 27 (B), the super PB 3'-4, which is a big hit through the super reach B, the super PB 3'-2, which is released through the super reach A, and the fact that it is out of place after the super reach A are displayed. After that, the contents of the effect with the super PB 3'-6 that is a big hit through the relief effect are shown.

  For example, the pre-reach display is performed from the timing Ta at which the change of the special symbol is started, the normal reach is displayed from the reach timing Tb, and the super reach A is executed from the timing Tc at which the reach is developed. At this time, if the variation pattern is Super PB3′-4, a Super Reach A victory effect where the ally character wins Boss Character B is executed, and the variation pattern is Super PB3′-2, 3′-6. The super-reach B defeat effect is executed in which the ally character is defeated by the boss character B who is the enemy character.

  When the variation pattern is Super PB3′-4, the big hit display is performed from the timing Td at which the super reach effect ends to the timing Tf at which the variation of the special symbol ends (25.50 seconds after the variation starts). . When the variation pattern is Super PB3′-2, after the normal return display A is performed from the timing Td at which the super reach production ends to the predetermined timing Te, the timing Tf at which the variation of the special symbol ends (variation start) Display after 25.50 seconds). When the variation pattern is super PB3′-6, after the normal return display A is performed from the timing Td at which the super reach production is finished to the predetermined timing Te, the shift display is performed and the timing Tf (25 from the variation start) is displayed. (50 seconds later), the relief effect is started, and the jackpot display is performed from the timing Tg at which the relief effect is completed to the timing Th at which the variation of the special symbol is completed (35.50 seconds after the variation starts).

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern corresponding to the effect pattern C for displaying the jackpot display after the Super Reach B victory effect, and the effect pattern for performing the relief effect and the jackpot display after the lag display after the Super Reach B defeat effect. The variation patterns corresponding to D are different variation patterns, but may be a common variation pattern. For example, when the variation time in the common variation pattern is 35.50 seconds, the production time of the production pattern C is 25.50 seconds, and the production time of the production pattern D is 35.50 seconds, When performing an effect, a big hit pre-start movie indicating that the big hit is started in the period from the end of the effect of the effect pattern D (25.50 seconds after the start of change) until the change stops. It may be displayed. As a result, the production pattern can be increased without increasing the number of variation patterns, so that the storage capacity can be saved.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern with super reach A is more easily selected in the case of a big hit than in the case of a big hit, and the case of a big hit is out of place. The variation pattern with super reach B is more easily selected, that is, the reliability for the big hit is super reach B> super reach A.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S9026) program executed by the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) mounted on the main board 9031. As described above, in the special symbol process, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 9056 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 9013a or the second start port 9014 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 9013. If the second start opening switch 9014a is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 9013 or a start winning to the second start winning opening 9014 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Execute (Steps S90311, S90312). Then, any one of steps S90300 to S90307 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 9013a or the second start port switch 9014a is not turned on, any one of steps S90300 to S90307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the starting port switch passing process (step S90312), the CPU 9056 determines whether the first starting port switch 9013a is on and the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit (four), the random number circuit 90503 or the software random number. A value is extracted from the counter for generating and stored in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Specifically, random R ′ (a jackpot determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1 ′) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2 ′), and a variation pattern determination A random number for use (random 3 ′) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Then, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100.

  When the second start port switch 9013b is on and the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (four), the value is extracted from the random number circuit 90503 or a counter for generating software random numbers. Then, a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed. Specifically, random R ′ (a jackpot determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1 ′) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2 ′), and a variation pattern determination A random number for use (random 3 ′) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Then, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100.

  The processes in steps S90300 to S90307 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S90300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 90560 is in a state where the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 90560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage 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 a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S90301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  In the special symbol normal process (step S90300), the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 according to the current gaming state. Specifically, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit a probability change state background designation command when the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set. Further, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command if the probability variation flag is not set.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S90301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S90302.

  In the variation pattern setting process (step S90301), the CPU 9056 receives the first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started according to the special symbol for which variation is started, or the first symbol variation designation command. Control is performed to transmit a second symbol variation designation command indicating the start of variable display (variation) of two special symbols to the effect control microcomputer 90100. Further, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 90100.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S90302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control to send a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S90303.

  Specifically, the CPU 9056 transmits a display result 2 designation command indicating that the 15R probability variation big hit is reached, and a display result 3 designation command indicating that the 4R probability variation big hit is obtained when the 4R probability variation big hit is reached. Control is performed to transmit a display result 1 designation command indicating that it is out of place.

  Special symbol changing process (step S90303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S90301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 90100 receives the symbol. Control to transmit the confirmation designation command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S90304. The effect control microcomputer 90100 controls the effect display device 909 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 90560.

  Further, in the special symbol changing process (step S90303), the CPU 9056, when starting the change of the first special symbol, designates the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Is sent to the effect control microcomputer 90100, and when the second special symbol change starts, a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating that the second reserved memory number has decreased by 1 is sent to the effect control micro computer. Control to transmit to the computer 90100 is performed.

  Special symbol stop process (step S90304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S90305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (in this example, 0) corresponding to step S90300. In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control processing is displayed as the special symbol display. It is set in the output buffer for setting control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S9022.

  In the special symbol stop process (step S90304), the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit game to the effect control microcomputer 90100 in the case of a big hit. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a 15R probability variable jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 4R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted.

  Preliminary winning opening process (step S90305): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 9021 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S90306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening open process (step S90306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 90100, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S90305 (5 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S90307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S90307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause display control microcomputer 90100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Further, a process for setting a flag (for example, a probability variation flag) indicating a gaming state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S90300.

  In the jackpot end process (step S90307), the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit a jackpot end specifying command for specifying the end of the jackpot game to the effect control microcomputer 90100. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 4R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end 2 designation command is transmitted.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by an effect control microcomputer 90100 (specifically, an effect control CPU 90101) as effect control means mounted on an effect control board 9080. The effect control CPU 90101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initial setting of a timer for determining the start interval (eg, 4 ms) of effect control (step S90701). .

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 90101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S90702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 90101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 90101 clears the flag (step S90703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 90101 first 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) S90704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 90101 performs effect control process processing (step S90705). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 909 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 90101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S90706). In the 4th symbol process, in the 4th symbol display areas 909c and 909d of the effect display device 909, a process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  After step S90706, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S90707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S90702.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing an effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 90560 of the main board 9031. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 29 and 30) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  31 to 33 are flowcharts showing specific examples of the command analysis process (step S90704). The effect control command received from the main board 9031 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 90101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S90611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 90101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S90612). When reading is performed, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S90613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S90614), the effect control CPU 90101 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S90615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S90616). As described above, the variation pattern command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the variation pattern setting process (step S90301).

  If the received presentation control command is a display result designation command (step S90617), the presentation control CPU 90101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 3 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S90618A). As described above, the display result designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the display result designation command transmission process (step S90302).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S90619), the effect control CPU 90101 sets a confirmation command reception flag (step S90620). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been normally received. As described above, the symbol confirmation designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the special symbol changing process (step S90303).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S90621), the effect control CPU 90101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S90622). In this embodiment, the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag and the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag set in step S90622 are also referred to as fanfare flags. As described above, the jackpot start designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the special symbol stop process (step S90304).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S90679), the effect control CPU 90101 displays a background screen displayed on the effect display device 909 as a background screen (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S90680). As described above, the normal state background designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the special symbol normal process (step S90300).

  If the effect probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set, the effect probability change flag is reset (Y in step S90680A, S90681), and the game ball is launched into the area on the right side of the game area 907. The right stroke promotion notification that prompts the player to make a so-called right strike (step S90681A) ends, the effect probability change counter display indicating the remaining number of times of the probability change state ends (step S90681B), and is displayed on the hold storage display unit 9018c. The hold display is switched from the second hold display to the first hold display (step S90681C).

  In step S90681A, it is also possible to perform a left strike promotion notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball into the left area of the game area 907 (so-called left strike). Specifically, a display such as “please return to the left” or “turn the handle to the left” or a left-pointing arrow is displayed on the effect display device 909. It is good also as performing left-handed promotion notification using the speaker 9027 or a light emitting member.

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S90682), the effect control CPU 90101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 909 as a background screen (for example, a red display). Color background screen) (step S90683). As described above, the probability variation state background designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the special symbol normal process (step S90300).

  If the effect probability change flag is not set, the effect probability change flag is set (Y in step S90683A, S90684), and right-handed promotion notification is started (step S90684A). Specifically, a display such as “right-handed”, “please right-hand” or “turn the handle to the right” or a right-pointing arrow is displayed on the effect display device 909. It is good also as performing right-handed promotion notification using the speaker 9027 or a light emitting member.

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 sets “50” in the effect probability change counter indicating the remaining number of times of the probability change state (step S90684B), and the hold display to be displayed on the hold storage display unit 9018c is changed from the first hold display to the second hold display. (Step S90684C). Thereafter, an effect probability change counter display is performed (step S90684D). If the effect probability variation flag is set in step S90683A, the process proceeds to step S90684D.

  As described above, the normal state background designation command and the probability variation state background designation command are commands that the CPU 9056 transmits in the special symbol normal process (step S90300).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S90651), the effect control CPU 90101 stores the first reserved memory stored in the first reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM. 1 is added to the value of the number (step S90652). As described above, the first reserved memory number addition designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the start port switch passing process (step S90312). And if it is a normal state (if the production probability change flag is reset), the first reserved memory number display is updated (step S90653). Specifically, the first reserved memory number display is increased by one.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S90654), the effect control CPU 90101 stores the second reserved memory stored in the second reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM. The number value is incremented by 1 (step S90655). As described above, the second reserved memory number addition designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the start port switch passing process (step S90312). If it is in the probability variation state (if the effect probability variation flag is set), the second reserved storage number display is updated (step S90656). Specifically, the first reserved memory number display is increased by one.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S90657), the effect control CPU 90101 stores the first reserved memory stored in the first reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM. The number value is subtracted by 1 (step S90658). As described above, the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the special symbol changing process (step S90303). And if it is a normal state (if the production certainty change flag is reset), the 1st reservation memory number display will be updated (step S90659). Specifically, the first reserved memory number display is decreased by one.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S90660), the effect control CPU 90101 stores the second reserved memory stored in the second reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM. The value of the number is subtracted by 1 (step S90661). As described above, the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the special symbol changing process (step S90303). If the probability variation state is set (if the effect probability variation flag is set), the second reserved storage number display is updated (step S90662). Specifically, the second reserved memory number display is decreased by one.

  If the received effect control command is an abnormality detection designation command (step S90663), the effect control CPU 90101 starts an abnormality notification display for notifying that an abnormality has occurred (step S90664). At this time, the abnormality notification display is performed by the display mode corresponding to the presence / absence of execution of the blackout notice and the type of blackout notice being executed. Specifically, if no blackout notice is executed, a small abnormality notification display with a small display range is displayed, and if the first blackout notice is executed, a medium abnormality notification with a larger display range than the small abnormality notification display is displayed. If the second blackout advance notice is executed, a large abnormality notification display having a display range larger than that of the medium abnormality notification display is displayed. As described above, the abnormality detection designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the winning notification process (step S9024).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 90101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command or executes a process (step S90691). Then, the process proceeds to step S90611.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S90705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 90101 performs one of steps S90800 to S90807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 909 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 90560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S90801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S90801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S90802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S90802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S90803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S90803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to either the jackpot display process (step S90804) or the variation pattern command reception wait process (step S90800).

  Big hit display process (step S90804): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 909 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. For example, when a fanfare designation command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S90805).

  In-round processing (step S90805): Display control during round is performed. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S90806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect process (step S90807): In the effect display device 909, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S90811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S90812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S90801) (step S90813).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S90801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 90101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S908001). Next, the effect control CPU 90101 displays the effect symbol display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in step S908001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S908002). In other words, the processing of step S908002 is executed by the effect control CPU 90101, whereby the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If a variation pattern that designates a pseudo-ream is also used and the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 90101, in step S908002, displays a chance target symbol ( For example, a combination of symbols that are not reachable, such as “223” and “445”, but that is not one reach and one symbol is shifted) is also determined. The effect control CPU 90101 stores the data indicating the determined effect stop symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S908002, the effect control CPU 90101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 909. In the example shown in FIG. 37, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 90101 A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “4R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 90101 displays 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determines the combination of performance symbols arranged with the same even number of symbols.

  In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 909 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  For example, the effect control CPU 90101 extracts a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that is reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 executes a notice effect setting process for setting the notice effect (step S908003). Here, for example, whether or not the starting change is a big hit, if it is a big hit, which type of big hit, or a predetermined notice effect (for example, reliability for the big hit) Whether or not to perform step-up advancement that develops to a stage corresponding to the player, button effect that switches the effect screen by receiving an operation from the player to the operation member, etc.) is determined.

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 executes control related to the blackout notice (steps S903901 to S903912). The blackout notice is an effect suggesting the occurrence of a button effect (an effect that causes a player to operate the push button 90120 during a change) or reach by making the effect display device 909 dark and making the display image difficult to see. is there. Specifically, when a blackout notice is executed, a black image having a higher display priority than the display image is superimposed on the display image to make it difficult to visually recognize the display image. The display image may be made difficult to view by displaying the image and erasing the display image. The blackout notice in this embodiment is configured to develop step by step. For example, the first blackout notice that has a low degree of difficulty in visually recognizing the image displayed on the effect display device 909 is executed as the first stage, and the image displayed on the effect display device 909 is difficult to visually recognize. A high second blackout notice can be performed as the second stage. Specifically, the first blackout notice is a blackout notice that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability change counter image, and the second blackout notice is an interface image, right-handed This is a blackout notice that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image including a promotion notification image and an effect probability variation counter image.

  In this embodiment, in the second blackout advance notice, an image including all images that are difficult to view in the first blackout advance notice is difficult to see. However, the present invention is not limited to this. There may be an image that is difficult to see in the blackout notice but is not difficult to see in the second blackout notice. For example, although it is difficult to visually recognize the effect symbol in the first blackout notice, the effect symbol may not be difficult to visually recognize in the second blackout notice. Similarly, the rendering character, a part or all of the background, the preview image, and the like may be difficult to view in the first blackout preview, but may not be difficult to view in the second blackout preview.

  In this embodiment, although the first blackout notice is performed, if the second blackout notice is not developed, reach and button effects are not generated. In other words, the blackout notice that develops only up to the first stage is provided as a so-called Gasse production. In the following, the blackout notice that will advance to the second stage and announce the execution of the button effect will be referred to as the “blackout notice for button effect”. Reach blackout notice ”. In addition, a blackout notice that is provided with the first blackout notice but does not develop into the second blackout notice may be referred to as a “non-suggested blackout notice”.

  First, the effect control CPU 90101 performs a button effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a button effect as control related to the blackout notice (step S903901). The button effect is an effect of causing the player to operate the push button 90120 at a predetermined timing during the change and displaying a specific image on the effect display device 909 when the operation is accepted during the effective period. In step S903901, the presence / absence of execution of the button effect is determined using the button effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 38A is an explanatory diagram showing a button effect execution lottery table. In the button effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 38A, the selection ratio of whether or not the button effect is executed is associated with each variable display result.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined that the button effect is executed at a rate of 80% and not executed at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of super reach, it is determined that the button effect is executed at a rate of 70% and not executed at a rate of 30%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of normal reach, it is determined that the button effect is executed at a rate of 60% and not executed at a rate of 40%. Also, for example, when the variable display result is non-reach, it is determined that the button effect is executed at a rate of 10% and not executed at a rate of 90%.

  Even in the case of a big hit, the presence / absence of execution of the button effect may be determined at a different rate depending on the effect to be executed. For example, it depends on whether super-reach or normal reach is executed, which type of super-reach is executed, whether or not a relief effect is executed, whether or not a pseudo-run is executed, or the number of re-variations in the pseudo-run It is good also as determining the presence or absence of execution of a button production by a ratio.

  If it is determined to execute after step S903901, the effect control CPU 90101 sets execution of the button effect (Y in step S903902, S903903). For example, a flag indicating that the button effect is executed is set. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 90101 executes a button effect blackout notice execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a button effect blackout notice (step S903904). In step S903904, using the button effect blackout notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 38B, whether or not to execute the button effect blackout notice is determined.

  FIG. 38B is an explanatory diagram showing a button effect blackout notice execution lottery table. In the button effect blackout notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 38B, the selection ratio of whether or not the button effect blackout notice is executed is associated with each variable display result.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined that the button effect blackout notice is executed at a rate of 80% and not executed at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of super reach, it is determined that the button effect blackout notice is executed at a rate of 70% and not executed at a rate of 30%. Also, for example, when the variable display result is out of normal reach, it is determined that the button effect blackout notice is executed at a rate of 60% and not executed at a rate of 40%. Also, for example, when the variable display result is non-reach, it is determined that the button effect blackout notice is executed at a rate of 30% and not executed at a rate of 70%.

  Note that, even in the case of a big hit, the presence / absence of execution of the blackout notice for button effect may be determined at a different rate depending on the effect to be executed. For example, it depends on whether super-reach or normal reach is executed, which type of super-reach is executed, whether or not a relief effect is executed, whether or not a pseudo-run is executed, or the number of re-variations in the pseudo-run The presence / absence of execution of the blackout notice for button effect may be determined based on the ratio.

  After executing step S903904, if the button effect blackout notice is to be executed, the button effect blackout notice is set (Y in step S903905, S903906), and the process proceeds to step S908004. In step S903906, for example, a flag indicating that a button effect blackout notice is to be executed is set.

  If the button effect is not executed (N in step S903902), or if the button effect is executed but the button effect blackout notice is not executed (N in step S903905), the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not there is a reach variation. Is determined (step S903907A). In the case of reach variation, a reach blackout notice execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a reach blackout notice is executed (step S903907B). In step S903907B, whether or not to execute the reach blackout notice is determined using the reach blackout notice execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 38C is an explanatory diagram showing a reach blackout notice execution lottery table. In the reach blackout notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 38C, the selection ratio of whether or not the reach blackout notice is executed is associated with each variable display result.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined that the reach blackout notice is executed at a rate of 80% and not executed at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of super reach, it is determined that the reach blackout notice is executed at a rate of 70% and not executed at a rate of 30%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of normal reach, it is determined that the reach blackout notice is executed at a rate of 60% and not executed at a rate of 40%.

  Even in the case of a big hit, whether or not to execute the reach blackout notice may be determined at a different rate depending on the effect to be executed. For example, it depends on whether super-reach or normal reach is executed, which type of super-reach is executed, whether or not a relief effect is executed, whether or not a pseudo-run is executed, or the number of re-variations in the pseudo-run It may be determined whether or not the reach blackout notice is executed based on the ratio.

  When the reach blackout notice is executed after step S903907B, the reach blackout notice is set (Y in step S903908, S903909), and the process proceeds to step S908004. In step S903909, for example, a flag indicating that a reach blackout notice is to be executed is set.

  If it is not reach variation (N in step S903907A), or if reach reach is not performed but black reach notice for reach is not executed (N in step S903908), non-implicit blackout notice is determined for determining whether to execute. A suggestion blackout notice execution lottery is performed (step S903910). In step S903910, whether or not to execute the non-suggested blackout notice is determined using the non-suggested blackout notice execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 38D is an explanatory diagram showing a non-suggested blackout notice execution lottery table. In the non-suggested blackout notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 38D, the selection ratio of whether or not the non-suggested blackout notice is executed is associated with each variable display result.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined that the non-suggested blackout notice is executed at a rate of 80% and not executed at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of super reach, it is determined at a rate of 70% that the non-suggested blackout notice is executed and at a rate of 30%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of the normal reach, it is determined that the non-suggested blackout notice is executed at a rate of 60% and not executed at a rate of 40%. Also, for example, when the variable display result is non-reach, it is determined that the non-suggested blackout notice is executed at a rate of 30% and not executed at a rate of 70%.

  Even in the case of a big hit, whether or not to execute the non-suggested blackout notice may be determined at a different rate depending on the performance to be executed. For example, it depends on whether super-reach or normal reach is executed, which type of super-reach is executed, whether or not a relief effect is executed, whether or not a pseudo-run is executed, or the number of re-variations in the pseudo-run It may be determined whether or not the non-suggested blackout notice is executed based on the ratio.

  If the non-suggested blackout notice is to be executed after step S903910, the non-suggested blackout notice is set (Y in step S903911, S903912), and the process proceeds to step S908004. In step S903912, for example, a flag indicating that a non-suggested blackout notice is to be executed is set.

  In step S908004, when the effect control CPU 90101 executes the variation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 90101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S908004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S908005). An effect that is executed during a change such as a change in the effect pattern according to the change pattern or a notice effect may be referred to as an “in-change effect”.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 90101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 90101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 909 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes 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. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 909 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 909 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 90101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. Further, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 9027 is controlled.

  The process table shown in FIG. 39 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 9080. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and notice effect. If it is decided to execute the notice effect in the process of step S908004 or the like, it is not decided to select the process table in which data corresponding to the notice effect is set and to execute the notice effect. In this case, a process table for which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set is selected.

  Also, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  After step S908005, the CPU 90101 for effect control controls the effect device (effect display device 909, speaker 9027, LED, and accessory) according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S90806). For example, a command is output to the VDP 90109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 909. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 9035 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 9070 in order to output audio from the speaker 9027.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 90101 controls the effect pattern CPU 90101 to perform variable display of effect symbols by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 90101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S908007). Then, the effect control CPU 90101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S90802) (step S908008).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol changing process (step S90802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 90101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S908101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S908102). When the process timer times out (step S908103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S908104). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S908105).

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether it is the execution timing of the button effect (step S904501). Specifically, when the button effect is set in step S903903, it is determined whether or not a predetermined button effect execution timing has been reached. As the button effect execution timing, a different timing may be provided for each variation pattern, and a uniform timing (for example, 3 seconds after the start of variation) is provided for any variation pattern. It is good as well.

  When it is time to execute the button effect, the effect control CPU 90101 displays a button operation promotion image that prompts the user to operate the push button 90120 on the effect display device 909 (step S904502), and the operation period of the push button 90120 is valid. An effective period flag indicating this is set (step S904503).

  Thereafter, the CPU 90101 for effect control determines whether or not the valid period flag is set (step S904504). If the flag is set, whether the operation to the push button 90120 has been accepted (Y in step S904505), Alternatively, when it is the effective period end timing (Y in step S904506), the specific image is displayed (step S904507), and the effective period flag is reset (step S904508). As the effective period end timing, different timings may be provided for each variation pattern, and any variation pattern may have a uniform timing (for example, 3 seconds after the start of displaying the button operation promotion image). It is good also as being provided.

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether it is the start timing of the first blackout notice (step S904509). Specifically, when execution of the blackout notice for button effect is set in step S903906, execution of the blackout notice for reach is set in step S903909, non-implicit blackout notice is set in step S903912. It is determined whether or not the execution is set, and whether or not it is a predetermined start timing of the first blackout notice. As the start timing of the first blackout notice, different timings may be provided for each variation pattern, and any variation pattern may have a uniform timing (for example, 3 seconds after the variation start). It may be provided. Moreover, it may be different depending on whether the set blackout notice is a reach blackout notice, a button effect blackout notice, or a non-suggested blackout notice.

  When it is the start timing of the first blackout notice, the effect control CPU 90101 starts the first blackout notice (step S904510).

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the first blackout notice (step S904511), and ends the first blackout notice when it is the end timing of the first blackout notice. (Step S904512). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the first blackout notice is started in step S904510, and it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined end timing of the first blackout notice. As the end timing of the first blackout notice, different timing may be provided for each variation pattern, and any variation pattern may have a uniform timing (for example, 3 seconds after the start of variation). It may be provided. Moreover, it may be different depending on whether the set blackout notice is a reach blackout notice, a button effect blackout notice, or a non-suggested blackout notice.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the second blackout notice is set (step S904513). When the second blackout notice is set, that is, when execution of the button effect blackout notice is set at step S903906 or when execution of the reach blackout notice is set at step S903909, The second blackout notice is started (step S904514).

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the second blackout notice (step S904515), and ends the second blackout notice when it is the end timing of the second blackout notice. (Step S904516). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second blackout notice is started in step S903514, and whether or not the second blackout notice is determined in advance. As the end timing of the second blackout notice, different timings may be provided for each variation pattern, and any variation pattern may have a uniform timing (for example, 5 seconds after the start of variation). It may be provided. Moreover, it may be different depending on whether the set blackout notice is a reach blackout notice or a button effect blackout notice.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S908111), the effect control CPU 90101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S90803) (step S908112).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S90803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 90101 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S90861). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 90101 proceeds to step S90867. In this embodiment, as described later, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S90866. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S90868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S90861 is a stage in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S90862 Without moving to step S90867.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 90101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (offset symbol or jackpot symbol) (step S90862). The effect control CPU 90101 may perform control to stop and display the effect symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 90560.

  When the big hit symbol is displayed in step S90862 (Y in step S90863), the effect control CPU 90101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S90866), resets the effect probability change flag (step S90866A), and sets the fanfare flag ( It is confirmed whether or not the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag is set (step S90867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S90867), the effect control CPU 90101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S90868) and selects process data corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S90869). Then, the process timer is started (step S90870).

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S9084) (step S90871).

  When the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S90863 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed: N in step S90863), the effect control CPU 90101 displays the effect probability change counter when the effect probability change flag is set. 1 is subtracted (Y in step S903201, S903202), and a predetermined flag is reset (step S90864). For example, the effect control CPU 90101 resets the command reception flag. The effect control CPU 90101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, immediately after confirming the variation pattern command reception flag, the variation pattern command The reception flag may be reset).

  Then, the CPU 90101 for effect control updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800) (step S90865).

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example when the blackout notice is executed. FIG. 42 illustrates a display example of the effect display device 909 for each timing in the pattern for executing the non-implicit blackout notice, the pattern for executing the reach blackout notice, and the pattern for executing the button effect blackout notice. .

  Regardless of the pattern, first, as shown in FIG. 42A, when the variation starts in the probability variation state, the effect display device 909 has an interface image 90211, an effect probability variation counter image 90212, and a right-handed pattern. A promotion notification image 90213 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 42B, the first blackout notice is executed. At this time, it is difficult to visually recognize images other than the interface image 90211, the effect probability variation counter image 90212, and the right-handed promotion notification image 90213 on the effect display device 909.

  After that, in the case of the pattern for executing the non-suggested blackout notice, as shown in FIG. 42 (E), the variation ends without developing into the second blackout notice.

  Even in a pattern in which a non-suggested blackout notice is executed, the effect design does not stop immediately after the end of the first blackout notice, but a normal fluctuation state (for example, as shown in FIG. 42A). In addition, in any symbol display area, the symbol may fluctuate at high speed and return to a state in which some notice effect can be executed).

  When the pattern for executing the blackout notice for reach after executing the first blackout notice or the pattern for executing the blackout notice for button effect is developed to the second blackout notice as shown in FIG. To do. At this time, it is difficult to visually recognize an image including the interface image 90211, the effect probability variation counter image 90212, and the right-handed promotion notification image 90213 on the effect display device 909.

  If the pattern is a pattern for executing the reach blackout notice, as shown in FIG. 42D, the interface image 90211, the effect probability change counter image on the effect display device 909 are displayed at the timing when the second blackout notice ends. The image including 90212 and the right-handed promotion notification image 90213 can be viewed, and reach is achieved.

  Further, in the case of a pattern for executing a blackout notice for button effect, as shown in FIG. 42F, at the timing when the second blackout notice is ended, the interface image 90211, the effect probability change counter in the effect display device 909 are displayed. The image including the image 90212 and the right-handed promotion notification image 90213 can be viewed, and the button operation promotion image is displayed, and the button effect is started.

  In this embodiment, the establishment of reach and the button effect are performed at the end of the blackout notice. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the formation of the reach and the button effect are performed during the blackout notice. It is good. In that case, the establishment of reach and the button effect may not be made difficult to visually recognize by the blackout notice.

  In addition, when the first blackout notice shown in FIG. 42B is executed, the display of the effect symbol is difficult to visually recognize, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect symbol may be reduced and displayed at the corner of the display area of the effect display device 909. In that case, it may be difficult to visually recognize (erase) the effected symbol (hereinafter referred to as “small symbol”) displayed in a reduced size when the second blackout notice shown in FIG. Good.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device 909 when a shift display is performed after Super Reach A. For example, when the variation starts in the probability variation state, as shown in FIG. 43A, the effect display device 909 displays an interface image 90211, an effect probability variation counter image 90212, and a right-handed promotion notification image 90213. Yes. Then, as shown in FIGS. 43 (B) and 43 (C), the ally character is defeated by the boss character A. At this time, since the generated super reach is super reach A, it is not difficult to visually recognize the image including the interface image 90211, the effect probability variation counter image 90212, and the right-handed acceleration notification image 90213 in the effect display device 909. As shown in FIGS. 43 (B) and 43 (C), when developing to super reach A, the effect symbol moves to the lower right of the display area of the effect display device 909 to become a small symbol.

  In addition, about a small symbol, it is not restricted to what is displayed temporarily, Even if it is during blackout advance notice, you may always display.

  Thereafter, the normal return display A is displayed as shown in FIG. 43D, so that the image including the interface image 90211, the effect probability changing counter image 90212, and the right-handed acceleration notification image 90213 on the effect display device 909 can be viewed. It becomes difficult. At this time, the display of the 4th symbol is performed instead of the display of the effect symbol (small symbol), but the small symbol is displayed as in FIG. 43 (C). Alternatively, the 4th symbol and the small symbol may not be displayed (the entire screen is darkened).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (E), when the normal return effect A ends, the image including the interface image 90211, the effect probability variation counter image 90212, and the right-handed acceleration notification image 90213 on the effect display device 909 is visually recognized. It becomes possible, and the off symbol is automatically displayed. If the variation pattern of the variation being executed is super PB3′-1, the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed as it is as shown in FIG. If the variation pattern of the variation being executed is Super PB3′-5, the relief effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 43 (G) and (H), and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the effect display device 909 when a shift display is performed after Super Reach B. FIG. For example, when the variation starts in the probability variation state, as shown in FIG. 44A, the effect display device 909 displays an interface image 90211, an effect probability variation counter image 90212, and a right-handed promotion notification image 90213. Yes. Then, as shown in FIGS. 44 (B) and 44 (C), the ally character is defeated by the boss character B. At this time, since the generated super reach is super reach B, it is difficult to visually recognize the image including the interface image 90211, the effect probability variation counter image 90212, and the right-handed acceleration notification image 90213 in the effect display device 909.

  Thereafter, a normal return display B is displayed as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44E, when the normal return effect B is finished, the image including the interface image 90211, the effect probability variation counter image 90212, and the right-handed promotion notification image 90213 on the effect display device 909 is visually recognized. It becomes possible, and the off symbol is automatically displayed. If the variation pattern of the variation being executed is super PB3′-2, the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed as it is as shown in FIG. If the variation pattern of the variation being executed is Super PB3′-6, the relief effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 44 (G) and (H), and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the effect display device 909 when abnormality notification display is performed. FIG. 45 (A) shows a display example when an abnormality notification display is performed when no blackout notice is executed. At this time, as shown in the figure, a small abnormality notification display 9025a with a small display range is displayed.

  FIG. 45 (B) shows a display example when the abnormality notification display is performed when the first blackout notice is being executed. At this time, as shown in the figure, a medium abnormality notification display 9025b having a display range larger than the small abnormality notification display 9025a is displayed.

  FIG. 45 (C) shows a display example when the abnormality notification display is performed when the second blackout notice is being executed. At this time, as shown in the figure, a large abnormality notification display 9025c having a display range larger than the middle abnormality notification display 9025b is displayed.

  In this way, the abnormality notification display when the second blackout advance notice is being executed is most easily visible, and the abnormality notification display when the first blackout advance notice is executed is the next easier to see, and any black The abnormality notification display when the out-notification is not executed is most difficult to visually recognize.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine can execute a game, and can display a display unit (in this example, an effect display device 909) capable of displaying an image, and the display unit can relate to a game. Information (in this example, an interface image including a hold display, an effect probability change counter image, and a right-handed promotion notification image. In addition, information related to the controlled effect mode (in this example, the mode name) is output. Information related to voice (in this example, song title), information related to services using communication terminals (acquisition points, items, two-dimensional code in this example), effect display associated with driving movable objects, and mission achieved Mission display (in this example, “I saw Super Reach A”, “I saw Reach continuously”), active corresponding to changes during execution Display control means (in this example, it is suspended by executing steps S90653, S90656, S90659, S90662 in the production control microcomputer 90100). A part for displaying the display, a part for displaying the effect probability variation counter image by executing step S90684D, a part for displaying the right-handed promotion notification image by executing step S90684A), and the identification displayed on the display means Production execution means (in this example, the step of executing steps S904510 and S904514 in the production control microcomputer 90100) capable of executing a visual difficulty effect (in this example, a blackout advance notice) that makes the image difficult to visually recognize. ) The stage is a first visual difficulty effect that does not make it difficult to visually recognize information about the game as a visual difficulty effect (in this example, the first black that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability change counter image). Out notice) and a second difficult-to-view effect that makes it difficult to view information related to the game (in this example, a second blackout notice that makes it difficult to see an image including an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image) And can be executed. In this way, by including the first difficult-to-view effect that does not make it difficult to view information related to the game in the difficult-to-view effect, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by not being able to recognize the information related to the game and Can be prevented.

  Note that the visually difficult state may be a state where it is difficult to visually recognize the image displayed on the effect display device 909 as compared to a state that is not difficult to visually recognize, and whether or not the image is visible is not questioned.

  In this embodiment, the blackout notice is executed as the “visualization difficult effect”, but the present invention is not limited to this as long as the image displayed on the effect display device 909 is difficult to visually recognize. For example, in the case of a gaming machine equipped with a movable accessory, it is difficult to visually recognize the image displayed on the effect display device 909 because the movable accessory advances to a position on the player side that overlaps the effect display device 909. It is also possible to execute the accessory effect as “visualization difficult effect”. In this case, the effect that the movable accessory advances to a position that does not overlap with the display area of information relating to the game is set as the “first visual difficulty effect”, and the movable accessory advances to a position that overlaps the display area of the information related to the game. The accessory effect may be a “second visual difficulty effect”. Further, either one of the blackout notice and the accessory effect may be a “first visual difficulty effect”, and the other may be a “second visual difficulty effect”. Further, as described above, a cover image (a black image in this embodiment, which may be an image of another color or pattern) may be displayed in a superimposed manner with respect to the display image. It is possible to execute a visual difficulty effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize the display image, or to perform a visual difficulty effect that makes the display image difficult to view by displaying the cover image and deleting the display image. You may do.

  In this embodiment, the effect execution means executes the first visual difficulty effect at a frequency higher than the second visual difficulty effect (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 performs the second blackout advance notice). The first blackout advance notice is always executed before executing the first blackout notice, and even if the first blackout notice is executed, the second blackout notice may not be executed. 1st blackout notice> 2nd blackout). Thereby, the fall of game entertainment interest can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the first blackout notice and the second blackout notice can be executed as a series of effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be executed as independent effects. It is good as well. For example, by independently executing the first lottery for determining whether or not the first blackout notice is executed and the second lottery for determining whether or not the second blackout notice is executed, It may be determined whether or not the blackout notice is executed. In this case, if the execution ratio of the first lottery is higher than that of the second lottery, it is possible to realize that “the first difficult-to-view effect is executed more frequently than the second difficult-to-view effect”. is there.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect execution means executes a first effect mode that executes the second difficulty visual effect after executing the first difficulty visual effect (in this example, a button effect blackout notice, a reach blackout). A visual difficulty in one of the production modes of the previous announcement) and the second production mode (in this example, a non-suggested blackout advance notice) in which the second visual difficulty production is not executed after the first visual presentation production is executed. It was decided that it was feasible. Thereby, the fall of game entertainment interest can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a big hit gaming state), and the effect execution means is controlled to the advantageous state as a difficult-to-view effect. It is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, a super reach effect) that suggests (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 has super PA3'-1 to PA3'-4, PB3'-1 to PB3). When any variation pattern of '-6 is selected, steps S908004 and S908105 can be executed). When the execution of the specific effect is finished, at least the first special effect and the second special effect are performed. Special effect execution means (in this example, a normal return effect including normal return effect A and normal return effect B in this example) When any one of the super PA3′-1, PA3′-2, PB3′-1, PB3′-2, PB3′-5, and PB3′-6 is selected in the output control microcomputer 90100. , Steps S908004 and S908105) and a notification effect executing means (this example) that can execute a notification effect (in this example, a relief effect) for notifying that an advantageous state is controlled after the special effect is executed. Then, when any variation pattern of the super PB3'-5 and PB3'-6 is selected in the effect control microcomputer 90100, a part that executes steps S908004 and S908105) is provided, and the notification effect execution means Is different when the first special effect is executed by the special effect execution means and when the second special effect is executed. (In this example, the reliability for the big hit shown by the super reach production is super reach A <super reach B and the type of super reach to be executed is super reach A.) Since the normal return effect A is performed and the normal return effect B is performed in the super reach B, the normal return effect B is performed at a higher rate than when the normal return effect A is performed. (Relief production will be executed). Thereby, the fall of game entertainment interest can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the presence / absence of execution of the normal return effect and the type of normal return effect in the case of execution are determined in advance for each variation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presence / absence of execution of the normal return effect and the type of normal return effect in the case of execution may be determined by lottery.

  Further, based on which normal return effect is executed, the reliability with respect to the big hit and the reliability with respect to the fact that the big hit hold memory is included in the stored hold memory may be different. For example, the normal return effect B may be performed at a different rate based on whether or not the relief effect is executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, an abnormality detecting means for detecting an abnormality (in this example, a part for detecting that a game ball has won a prize winning hole in the game control microcomputer 90100 despite being in a closed state). ) And an abnormality detection image (in this example, a small abnormality notification display 9025a, a medium abnormality notification display 9025b, and a large abnormality notification display 9025c) indicating that an abnormality has been detected when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means. An abnormality detection image that is displayed when executing a difficult-to-view effect, with an abnormality display means (in this example, the part that executes step S90664 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) displayed on the display means. However, visual recognition is easier than an abnormality detection image displayed when the visual difficulty rendering is not executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 45). As described above, the medium abnormality notification display 9025b and the large abnormality notification display 9025c that are displayed when the blackout notice is being executed are more than the small abnormality notification display 9025a that is displayed when the blackout notice is not being executed. Is also easy to see). Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of abnormality can be alert | reported suitably.

  In this embodiment, an abnormality notification display is displayed when no blackout notice is executed, when the first blackout notice is executed, and when the second blackout notice is executed. Although the ease of visually recognizing the abnormality notification display is different due to the difference in size, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ease of visual recognition of the abnormality notification display may be different due to the color of the abnormality notification display and the content of the character display being different.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display mode of the abnormality notification display differs depending on whether or not the blackout notice is executed and the type of blackout notice being executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The abnormality notification display may be performed in a common display mode regardless of whether or not the notice is executed and the type of blackout notice being executed. Even in this case, when the blackout notice is being executed, the area around the anomaly notification display is blacked out, so that the display is not hindered by other displays and the blackout notice is not being executed. It is possible to improve the visibility of the abnormality notification display. Moreover, since the visibility is not hindered by other displays as the dark range is larger, the visibility of the notification display can be further improved. Therefore, the abnormality notification display when the second blackout advance notice is being executed is most easily visible, and the abnormality notification display when the first blackout advance notice is executed is next easily visible, and any blackout advance notice is displayed. The abnormality notification display when it is not executed is most difficult to visually recognize.

  Further, instead of or in addition to the abnormality notification in the effect display device 909 described above, abnormality notification is performed by outputting sound from the speaker 9027, causing a predetermined light emitting member to emit light, or vibrating a predetermined vibration member. May be performed. In that case, the ease of recognizing the abnormality notification may be made different depending on the presence / absence of sound output, the volume, the presence / absence of light emission, the amount of light, the presence / absence or strength of vibration. Further, even if the sound volume is the same, it is possible to change the ease of recognizing the abnormality notification by changing the sound range and the sound effect, or the abnormality notification by the light emission of the light emitting member and the display of the image on the effect display device 909. When performing the above, the ease of recognizing the abnormality notification may be varied depending on the emission color or display color. Specifically, it is an advancing color (warm color or high brightness color, for example, red) that appears to be close when compared with other colors, or farther when compared with other colors The ease of recognizing abnormality notification may be different depending on whether the color is a reverse color (cold color or low brightness color, for example, blue).

  In this embodiment, the blackout notice indicates that reach and execution of the button effect are suggested. However, the suggested event is not limited to this. For example, it may be suggested that it becomes a pseudo-ream. In addition, the suggestion target may be a single event or three or more events.

  Further, in this embodiment, when developing to reach and executing a button effect, a configuration that does not execute a non-suggested blackout notice (that is, executed when reaching to reach and executing a button effect). The blackout notice is always developed to the second stage), but is not limited to this. For example, by making the blackout notice only develop until the first stage, the player will be discouraged once that reach and button effects will not be performed, and then the reach and button effects will be executed to improve interest It is good.

  In addition, the gaming machine is capable of executing variable display, and at least a specific display corresponding to the variable display includes at least a normal mode, a first specific mode having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second indicating the content of the production. Specific display means that can be displayed in any one of the display modes including the specific mode, and production execution means that can execute the production of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode, After the specific display is displayed in the second specific mode, when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is executed, the display mode of the specific display is changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode. It may be changeable. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 1 below. Note that description of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment is omitted.

  In the first modification, the effect control microcomputer 90100 can execute a prefetch notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is an effect that targets a change that has not yet been started. Specifically, in Modification 1, by performing a hold display change that changes the display mode of the hold display, the reliability for the big hit in the change corresponding to the hold display, and the change corresponding to the hold display It is the structure which can suggest the production contents in.

  Specifically, a random R ′ (big hit determination random number), a big hit type determination random number (random 1 ′), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2 ′), and a variation pattern determination random number (random number) extracted at the time of winning the start Based on the random 3 ′), it is determined whether the change corresponding to the start winning is a big hit and which change pattern is used is a time point before the start of the change ( For example, it is determined at the time of start winning), and a pre-reading effect can be executed based on the determination result. Hereinafter, the determination result in the case where it is determined whether or not a big hit is made at the time of starting winning and which variation pattern is used may be referred to as a “winning determination result”. The determination result at the time of winning can be specified by the game control microcomputer 90100 based on a command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90560.

  In the first modified example, as a display mode of the hold display displayed in the hold storage display unit 9018c, a normal display mode indicating the reliability for the big hit and an effect suggestion display mode that suggests execution of a predetermined effect are provided. It has been. The normal display mode includes “white” displayed in white and “red” displayed in red, and the reliability with respect to the big hit is gold> red> white. The effect suggestion display mode includes a special suggestion mode that indicates that a special zone effect is to be notified by displaying the characters “special?”. The special suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected regardless of whether or not a special zone effect is to be notified.

  The special zone effect is an effect that displays a special background that is different from a normal background by one change or a plurality of continuous changes. In addition, the special zone effect is configured such that the greater the number of executions, the higher the reliability for the big hit. Hereinafter, starting execution of a special zone effect may be referred to as “entering a special zone”.

  Immediately before entering the special zone, a successful entry effect is executed. The successful entry effect is an effect that indicates that it has been decided to enter the special zone after suggesting the entry into the special zone (for example, an effect that displays “success!” After displaying “special zone chance!”) ).

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example in the case where the hold display is displayed in the special suggestion mode in the first modification. First, (1) while the active display 9051 and the two hold displays 9052 and 9053 are displayed, (2) a new hold memory is generated and the hold display 9054 corresponding to the hold memory has a special suggestion. Displayed in the form ("special?"). At this time, it is determined to execute a special zone effect that uses the reserved memory as a notice target. At this time, the hold change pattern that changes from “white” to “red” is determined, and the first change timing (the timing at which the hold display with respect to the change in the notice target is the first hold display) is determined. Suppose.

  Then, (3) the change ends at the gap, and (4) the next change is started. At this time, the active display 9051 corresponding to the new change is displayed, and the hold display is shifted. Then, a rush notice effect is executed (image P is displayed). Then, when 3 seconds have passed, (5) it is notified that the entry has been successful (image P is switched and displayed) and the special zone is entered (image Q is displayed). Then, at the timing 5 seconds later, the display mode of the hold display 9053 displayed in the (6) special suggestion mode changes to “red”. If the player continues to display the special suggestion hold display 9053 even after entering the special zone, the player may misunderstand that there may be something related to the special zone. The display mode of the hold display that has finished the role (indication of entering the special zone) is changed.

  As described above, in the first modification, the gaming machine is capable of executing variable display, and the specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, the hold display and the active display) is at least a normal mode ( In this example, “white”), a first specific mode (“red” in this example) that has a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (in this example, a special suggestion mode) that suggests the contents of production Specific display means that can be displayed in any display mode (in this example, in the display control microcomputer 90100 of the first modified example, “white”, “red”, or a special suggestion mode is displayed on hold. The display execution part (see FIG. 46)) and the effect execution means (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 of the modification 1) that can execute the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode, Special suggestions And the specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then displays the second specific zone effect (see FIGS. 46 (5) and (6)). When the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the specific mode is executed, the display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode. 46, the hold display 9053 displayed in the special suggestion mode can be changed to “red” 5 seconds after the special zone effect is started, as shown in FIG. Thereby, the expectation with respect to a specific aspect can be raised.

  In addition, when performing a blackout notice while displaying a hold display in a special suggestion mode that suggests execution of a predetermined effect, when the blackout notice ends, a predetermined effect (effect suggested by the special suggestion mode) is displayed. It may be executed. In that case, the predetermined effect may be started from the time when the blackout notice ends, or the predetermined effect is started from the execution of the blackout notice (the predetermined effect is started in terms of control). However, it may be in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize when the blackout notice is executed. In addition, the hold display that has been displayed in the special suggestion mode may have been switched to another display mode (for example, “white”, “red”) when the blackout notice ends, The display mode may be switched to another display mode after a predetermined period has elapsed after the blackout notice ends.

  Also, a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, wherein a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display, and a display mode of the specific display after displaying the specific display by the first mode Change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect to be changed, and the change effect execution means displays the specific display as the change effect according to the first mode, and then the second display mode of the specific display is highly advantageous. An effect that can be changed to a mode can be executed, and the display mode of the specific display can be changed when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after the specific mode is displayed according to the first mode. The effect changed to the third aspect can be executed, and the specific display displayed by the third aspect may have a lower rate of change to the second aspect than the specific display displayed by the first aspect. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 2 below. Note that description of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment is omitted.

  In the second modification, when the execution of the hold notice effect, which is a kind of the pre-read notice effect, is determined when the start winning is generated, the hold display is different from the normal form (in this example, the white round display). A hold notice effect that is finally changed to (in this example, blue or red round display) is executed. In the second modification, when the hold notice effect is executed, the hold display does not directly change from the normal mode to the special display mode, but the hold display is a special display mode (in this example, a triangular display or a rectangular display). There is a case in which an effect is executed at a timing of a subsequent hold shift, and an effect in which the hold display to be notified changes to any special display mode is executed. Hereinafter, the hold display displayed in the normal mode is also referred to as “normal hold”, and the hold display displayed in the special display mode is also referred to as “special hold”. In addition, the hold display displayed in the blue display color in the special display mode is also referred to as “blue hold”, and the hold display displayed in the red display color is also referred to as “red hold”.

  For example, in Modification 2, the effect control CPU 90101 determines the final display mode using the final display mode determination table shown in FIGS. 47 and 48 when the start winning is generated. When a display mode other than “normal hold (without special hold)”, which will be described later, is determined as the final display mode, the effect control CPU 90101 displays the latest winning determination result, the first reserved memory number, and the final display mode. Based on this, the change pattern of the hold display to be notified is determined. Specifically, the change pattern is determined using the change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 49 and 50.

  47 and 48 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the final display mode determination table. As shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, in the second modification, in the final display mode determination table, as the final display mode of the hold display, normal hold (without special hold), normal hold (with special hold), blue A judgment value is assigned to each of the hold and the red hold. Of these, “normal hold (with special hold)” means that after temporarily changing to special hold at the hold shift timing after the start winning prize, it is finally put into normal hold at the subsequent hold shift timing. Returning, the final display mode itself is normally on hold, but the hold notice effect is executed. On the other hand, “normal hold (without special hold)” does not change to a special hold at all, and does not change as a normal hold until the hold is consumed and the hold display is erased. It corresponds to the one that does not execute the production itself.

  If the first reserved memory number is 2, there is only one opportunity to change the hold display at the hold shift timing after the start winning prize, so there is room for temporarily changing the hold display to special hold. Absent. Therefore, the final display mode determination table for the first hold storage number “2” shown in FIGS. 47A to 47C includes only normal hold (without special hold), blue hold, and red hold. Each decision value is assigned, and there is no decision value allocation for normal hold (via special hold).

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, in the second modification, when the winning determination result is out of non-reach, super reach out, or super reach big hit, the hold notice effect is configured to be executed. When the determination result at the time of winning is other than that, the effect control CPU 90101 determines the final display mode of the hold display as “normal hold (without special hold)” as it is, and does not execute the hold notice effect. decide.

  If the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “2”, the effect control CPU 90101 determines that the winning determination result indicates non-reach deviation, FIG. If the final display mode determination table for two reserved and non-reach deviations shown in (A) is selected, and the determination result at the time of winning indicates super reach deviation, the two reserved and super shown in FIG. 47 (B). If the final display mode determination table for reach losing is selected and the determination result at the time of winning indicates a super reach jackpot, the final display mode determination table for two reserved and super reach jackpots shown in FIG. select. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 indicates that the winning determination result indicates non-reach deviation when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “3” or “4”. If the final display mode determination table for 3-4 reservations and non-reach deviation shown in FIG. 48 (D) is selected and the determination result at the time of winning indicates super reach deviation, FIG. ) And 3-4 holds shown in FIG. 48 (F) if the final display mode determination table for super reach losing is selected and the winning determination result indicates a super reach jackpot. And the final display mode determination table for the super reach jackpot is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 90101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

  As shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, in this modified example 2, when the super reach is lost or the super reach big hit is achieved, the blue hold or The rate of change to red hold is high. Therefore, in the second modified example, when the hold display finally changes to blue hold or red hold, the expectation level (reach reliability) for super reach is higher than when the hold display is finally set to normal hold. It is high.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, in the second modification, in the case of a super reach big hit, it is finally bluer than the normal hold as compared with the case where the non-reach is lost or the super reach is lost. The rate of change to hold or red hold is high. Further, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, in the second modification, in the case of the super reach big hit, it is finally red rather than the blue hold as compared with the case where the non-reach is lost or the super reach is lost. The rate of change to hold is even higher. Therefore, in the second modification, when the notice hold display finally changes to red hold, the expectation for the big hit (hit reliability) is highest, and when it finally changes to blue hold, the next big hit The expectation level (hit reliability) for the jackpot is high, and the expectation level (hit reliability) for the jackpot is the lowest in the case of a normal suspension in the end.

  49 and 50 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the change pattern determination table. In FIG. 49 and FIG. 50, special Δ indicates a triangular special hold, and special □ indicates a rectangular special hold.

  When the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “2”, the effect control CPU 90101 determines that the determined final display mode is blue reserved as shown in FIG. If the change pattern determination table for two reservations and blue storage shown in FIG. 49 is selected and the determined final display mode is red storage, the change pattern determination table for two reservations and red storage shown in FIG. select.

  Further, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “3”, the determined display mode is normally reserved (via special hold). If there is, the three hold and change pattern determination tables for normal hold shown in FIG. 49 (C) are selected, and if the determined final display mode is blue hold, the three holds and blue shown in FIG. 49 (D). If the change pattern determination table for holding is selected and the determined final display mode is red holding, the three holding patterns shown in FIG. 49E and the change pattern determining table for red holding are selected.

  In addition, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “4”, the final display mode determined by the effect control CPU 90101 is the normal hold (via special hold). If there is, the change pattern determination table for 4 reservations and normal storage shown in FIG. 50 (F) is selected. If the determined final display mode is blue storage, 4 reservations and blue shown in FIG. 50 (G). Select a change pattern determination table for holding. Further, if the determined final display mode is red hold, and if the determination result at the time of winning indicates non-reach out or super reach out, the four holds shown in FIG. 50H and the non-reach out / If the change pattern determination table for super-reach and red hold is selected, and the determination result at the time of winning indicates a super reach big hit, the four holds shown in FIG. 50 (I) and the super reach big hit and red hold Select the change pattern determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 50, in the second modification, when the first reserved storage number is “4”, the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and the timing of the first hold shift The special hold is changed to the normal hold, the blue hold, and the red hold at the third and subsequent hold shift timings. Therefore, in the second modification, when the hold display to be notified is displayed at the fourth position (the state after the start winning prize) and at the third position in the hold storage display portion 9018c. In the state after the first hold shift, the hold display to be notified does not change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. As shown in FIGS. 49 (C) to 49 (E), in the second modification, even when the first reserved memory number is “3”, the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold when starting the winning prize. Therefore, when the hold display for the advance notice is displayed at the third position in the hold storage display unit 9018c (the state after the start winning prize), the hold display for the advance notice is changed from the special hold to the normal hold or the blue hold. , Never change to red hold. Therefore, in the second modification, during the period in which the notice target hold display is displayed at the fourth and third positions, the notice target hold display is unlikely to change from the special hold to the normal hold. . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by changing from special hold to normal hold at an early stage of the hold display of the advance notice target, and to prevent a reduction in effect when performing the hold advance notice effect. .

  Moreover, in this modification 2, an effect effect can be performed at the timing of the hold shift after the special hold is displayed, and even if the effect effect is executed, the hold display of the notice target remains the special hold, It may change to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold. For example, in the change patterns 401 and 403 shown in FIG. 50F, after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift and the special hold is started. Can change to normal hold. Further, for example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 50 (F), after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift. The action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift without changing the special hold, and can be changed from the special hold to the normal hold. As such, in the second modification, not only the case where the special hold returns to the normal hold but also the case where a plurality of action effects are executed to return from the special hold to the normal hold. It is possible to improve the effect of performing the holding notice effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 49 (C) to 49 (E) and FIGS. 50 (F) to (I), in Modification 2, there are two types of special hold, a special hold with a triangle display and a special hold with a rectangular display. However, when the special display of the rectangular display is displayed, the ratio of the red display as the final display mode is higher than when the special display of the triangular display is displayed. . On the other hand, when the special hold in the triangle display is displayed, the ratio of returning to the normal hold as the final display mode is higher than the case in which the special hold in the rectangular display is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 50 (H) and 50 (I), in the second modification, even when the special hold is returned to the normal hold, the red hold is finally displayed (that is, once the normal hold is returned, the discouragement is given). Change pattern (change pattern 411, 414) is provided, and the change pattern 411, 414 of the revival pattern is displayed only when the super reach is a big hit. Judgment values are assigned so that they can be determined. Therefore, in this modified example 2, when the red hold is finally made after returning from the special hold to the normal hold, the big hit will be determined, compared to the case where the special hold is changed to the red hold. The expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high.

  Further, the effect control CPU 90101 is the executable timing of the effect effect (effect that is executed in a manner that acts on the hold display and suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes) in the hold memory. When there is something, the effect production is executed. Whether or not the action effect can be executed is determined by checking the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area, for example, and special Δ → special at the timing of the current fluctuation start (hold shift). △ or special △ → normal hold, special △ → blue hold, special △ → red hold, special □ → special □, special □ → normal hold, special □ → blue hold, special □ → red hold It can be determined by checking whether or not there is.

  As described above, according to the second modification, the gaming machine is capable of performing variable display, and is a specific display unit that can display a specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, a modification. The display mode of the specific display is changed after the specific display is displayed according to the first mode (special hold in this example) and the first mode (special hold in this example). Change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect to be performed (in this example, a hold notice effect with an effect effect) (in this example, one of the effects control microcomputer 90100 of Modification 2 shown in FIGS. 49 and 50) The change effect execution means is a specific table according to the first mode as the change effect. After the display, it is possible to perform an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (in this example, blue hold or red hold) having a high degree of advantage (in this example, FIG. 49 (D), (E) and the change patterns 405 to 414 shown in FIGS. 50 (G) to (I) can be executed, and the change display is specified by the first mode. When the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after the display is displayed, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normal hold in this example). In the example, the hold notice effect based on the change patterns 31 and 32 shown in FIG. 49C and the change patterns 401 to 404 shown in FIG. 50F can be executed), and the specific display displayed by the third mode is , First The rate of change to the second mode is lower than the specific display displayed by the method (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, the change pattern that changes from special hold to normal hold and then to red hold) There are only change patterns 411 and 414 that can be selected only when the first reserved memory number is 4 and the super reach big win at the time of starting winning, and the change patterns 31 and 414 that are assigned with very little judgment value and do not change normally hold. 32, 401 to 404 have more judgment value allocations, and may not change to red hold after changing from special hold to normal hold. Thereby, the fall of the production effect in the case of performing a change production can be prevented.

  In the second modification, the special hold is displayed as the first mode, the normal hold is displayed as the third mode, and the special hold is changed to the normal hold. However, such a mode is limited. Absent. For example, normal hold is displayed in the position of the first mode, and as the third mode, the held mode indicating that the display mode of the hold mode has been changed (for example, a round display including a character display of “Done”) May be displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and production symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It cannot be caught. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In addition, about embodiment mentioned above, although the game machine (what is called a 1st type game machine) which transfers to a jackpot game state based on the variable display result of a special symbol and an effect design was demonstrated, the variable provided in the game area | region was demonstrated. A gaming machine (so-called second type gaming machine) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the winning of a gaming ball (V winning) in a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in a winning ball apparatus (so-called role) It is good also as applying in the game machine which combined 1st type and 2nd type.

  Further, in this embodiment, although it is possible to shift to the probability change state based on the type of jackpot that has occurred, it is not limited to this. For example, a specific area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the big winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, the game moves to a probable change state, while the specific area is played during the big hit. It is also possible to shift to the normal state when does not pass. In that case, substantial probability variation big hit and non-probability big hit may be realized by changing the ease of passing of the game ball to the specific area according to the big hit type. For example, the easiness of passage of the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening according to the big hit type. Specifically, a big hit type with a long opening time of the big winning opening is set as a big hit (substantial probable big hit) that allows a game ball to easily pass to a specific area, and a big hit type with a short opening time of the big winning opening is set to a specific area It is good also as a big hit (substantial non-probable big hit) that a sphere does not easily pass.

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 90100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of pseudo-continuous, 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 90100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 90560 uses the first command to indicate whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc., before reaching reach (so-called if reach is not reached). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 90100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 90560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 90100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 9080, the audio output board 9070, and the lamp driver board 9035 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the presentation apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 909 and the like is mounted, and a circuit on which other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 9027 and the like) are mounted are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  In the above embodiment, “the ratios are different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 90100. However, the game control microcomputer 90560 has another board (for example, FIG. 23). The sound output board 9070 and the lamp driver board 9035 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the functions of the circuits mounted on the sound output board 9070 and the functions of the circuits mounted on the lamp driver board 9035). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90100 on the effect control board 9080 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 9070, the lamp driver board 9035, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 909. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 90100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 90560 in the above embodiment, and the sound output board 9070, the lamp driver. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the substrate 9035 or the sound / lamp substrate.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 side determines whether or not it is a big hit and determines whether or not the variation pattern type is a prize (pre-reading judgment), and shows a command (symbol designation command) indicating the result of the prize determination. , Variable category command) is transmitted, and the pre-run announcement effect is executed on the effect control microcomputer 90100 side based on the command indicating the determination result at the time of winning. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. Further, it may be configured such that determination at the time of winning (pre-reading determination) is performed on the production control microcomputer 90100 side. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 90560 transmits a command designating only the values of the jackpot determination random number (random R ′) and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2 ′) extracted at the time of starting winning. In other words, the presentation control microcomputer 90100 side may be configured to make a determination at the time of winning (pre-reading determination) based on a random number value designated by these commands.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses game media such as the above and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

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

1 Pachinko machine 1
5 effect display device 31B push button 120 CPU for effect control
400 movable accessory 401 first movable part 402 second movable part 901 pachinko machine 908a first special symbol display 908b second special symbol display 909 effect display device 9013 first start winning port 9014 second start winning port 9020 special Variable winning ball device 9027 Speaker 9031 Game control board (main board)
9056 CPU
9070 Audio output board 90560 Game control microcomputer 9080 Production control board 90100 Production control microcomputer 90101 Production control CPU
90109 VDP

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
An operating body that can be operated by a player;
An operable movable body,
An operation effect executing means capable of executing an operation effect for operating the movable body based on an operation of the operating body;
Display means capable of displaying an operation object-corresponding image corresponding to the operation object as an image for prompting an operation of the operation object when executing the operation effect;
With
The display mode of the operation body corresponding image can be changed corresponding to the operation of the movable body,
further,
Display control means capable of displaying information about the game on the display means;
An effect execution means capable of executing a visual difficulty effect that renders the specific image displayed on the display means difficult to visually recognize;
The effect executing means is capable of executing, as the visual difficulty effect, a first visual difficulty effect that does not make the information related to the game difficult to view and a second visual difficulty effect that makes the information related to the game difficult to view. A featured gaming machine. A gaming machine capable of playing games,
An operating body that can be operated by a player;
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect by a predetermined image based on the operation of the operation body;
Display means capable of displaying an operation object-corresponding image corresponding to the operation object as an image for prompting an operation of the operation object when executing the predetermined effect;
With
The display mode of the operation object-corresponding image can be changed corresponding to the predetermined effect,
further,
Display control means capable of displaying information about the game on the display means;
An effect execution means capable of executing a visual difficulty effect that renders the specific image displayed on the display means difficult to visually recognize;
The effect executing means is capable of executing, as the visual difficulty effect, a first visual difficulty effect that does not make the information related to the game difficult to view and a second visual difficulty effect that makes the information related to the game difficult to view. A featured gaming machine.