JP2019170767A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game of a game machine having input means, such as a performance button.SOLUTION: An operation performance (development inflaming notice) is executable in a mode corresponding to the number of successive hitting times of a performance button within an operation reception period. An operation reception period in execution of the operation performance is variable according to a type of an operation performance pattern to be set when starting a variable performance. Therefore, a player may or may not be able to perform successive hitting for a predetermined number of times with a time margin depending on length of an operation reception period shown by an operation reception period image KG. More specifically, completion of a predetermined number of successive hitting times within an operation reception period may be easy, may be difficult, or may not be performed. Thus, by attracting a player to an operation reception period shown by the operation reception period image KG, interest in a game can be improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 47

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly applicable to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that can execute a special game advantageous to a player based on a display result of a variation display of identification information being a specific display result is widely known. Some gaming machines of this type have a production button that can be operated by the player, and are configured to perform a production according to the production button being operated at a predetermined operation time. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-143819 A

  A gaming machine provided with a production button has an advantage that it can be improved by giving the player an opportunity to participate in the game (production) through operation of the production button. However, now it is natural to mount the production buttons, and the production using the production buttons tends to be uniform, so it is difficult to improve the game entertainment.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the gaming interest of a gaming machine provided with input means such as a production button.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine that performs a game using a predetermined game medium,
Input means that the player can input;
An informing means capable of informing a reception period for accepting an input by the input means;
Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect based on an input by the input means within a reception period notified by the notification means,
The gist of the present invention is that the notification means can notify a reception period selected from a plurality of predetermined reception periods.

  According to the present invention described above, it is possible to improve the gaming interest of a gaming machine provided with input means such as effect buttons.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board which concerns on the Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display device shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the kind of jackpot and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting entrance. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 success / failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of an operation effect pattern determination process. It is a flowchart of an operation effect related process. It is a flowchart of an operation effect related process. It is a 2nd operation effect pattern determination table. (A) It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display screen of a promotion effect, (b) is a table | surface which shows the kind of promotion image (operation reception period image). (A) It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the fluctuating effect until it reaches advance notice (2nd operation effect). It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the continuous hit time acquisition effect of Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the change production until it leads to the advance notice (2nd operation production) of Example 2. FIG.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following embodiments, a game medium used for a game is a game ball, and a pachinko game machine (bullet ball game machine) capable of proceeding with a game by launching the game ball toward a game board surface, What applied the invention is described. Specifically, identification information (special symbol, etc.) is displayed in a variable manner based on the game ball entering the starting port, and a specific display result (a jackpot symbol, etc.) is displayed as the display result of the variable display at the end of the variable display. ) Is derived, a so-called “single type” pachinko gaming machine in which a special game (such as a big hit game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given to the player can be executed is taken as an example explain.

  In the following description, the front side (front) simply refers to the front side when the gaming machine is viewed from the front (the side where the player is located during the game), and the rear side (rear) simply refers to the game It is the back side (back side) when the machine is viewed from the front. Also, the upper side (upper), lower side (lower), left side (left side), and right side (right side) are the directions of up, down, left, and right when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is configured to be detachable from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 to which the gaming board 2 and the like are attached, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island facility of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and can be opened and closed.

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (generally referring to these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. Simply referred to as “effect button 63”), a decorative frame lamp 66 that can emit various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation. A speaker 67 that can emit light is also provided.

  The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be properly used according to the type of game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined effect is performed based on the operation. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the present embodiment, and it is sufficient that the player can input, for example, an input means (for example, an input means in which the player directly makes contact with the button portion) For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.) or a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type etc.) that detects and inputs that part of the player's body is close Good. The effect button may be one that performs an effect operation such as projecting upward or near side or vibrating (movable effect operation means).

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) that can emit various lights according to the game situation.

  Near the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7 (effect display means) comprising a liquid crystal display device is provided. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display section”) in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are provided with a variation display of a first special symbol and a variation display of a second special symbol, which will be described later (in synchronization). As a mode of the variable display, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the oblique direction, and the like. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .

  The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of the present embodiment are each composed of a plurality of symbols (effect identification information) representing numbers “1” to “9”. In the present embodiment, among the symbols “1” to “9” (effect symbols), the odd symbols “3” and “7” are red symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “red symbols”). The odd symbols “1”, “5”, and “9” other than are green symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “green symbols”). The even symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are blue symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “blue symbols”). In other words, in the present embodiment, there are three symbol types of the red symbol, the green symbol, and the blue symbol as the types (symbol types) of the effect symbol 8. In addition, this symbol type is an example, and it is also possible to determine the symbol type of the effect symbol in other aspects. For example, when the production symbol is composed of “numeric characters” and “characters” imitating a person / animal, etc., the symbol type of the production symbol depending on the character type (for example, male character, female character, teammate character, enemy character, etc.) Can be determined.

  The first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”), which will be described later, depending on the combination of the left, middle and right effect symbols (stop display mode) that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b. As a result of the variable display of the first special symbol displayed, or as a result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display part"), that is, The result of the special symbol success / failure determination (also simply referred to as “win / fail determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In the present embodiment, the order in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed (stop order) is basically “left → right → middle”. That is, the stop symbol with the first stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the stop symbol with the second stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the stop symbol with the third stop order (the last) is the middle effect symbol 8C. . Of these, the stop symbol with the first stop order is also called the “first stop symbol”, the stop symbol with the second stop order is also called the “second stop symbol”, and the stop order is the third stop symbol. The symbol is also referred to as “third stop symbol” or “final stop symbol”. Further, it refers to any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol, and is also simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”. Furthermore, “normal figure” or “ordinary identification information” for the normal symbol, “special” for the special symbol, “special symbol 1”, “first special”, or “second” for the first special symbol. The special symbol is also referred to as “special diagram 2” or “second special diagram”. Further, the image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a to be described later for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol indicator 41b for displaying the second special symbol are referred to as "identification information". Also referred to as “display means”.

  For example, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (specific result) and the type of the big hit is a 16R big hit or a 6R big hit, etc., the same three digits such as “222” and “777” ( It is possible to stop and display the effect design in a specific mode. In addition, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (specific result) and the type of the big hit is a 2R big hit, the effect design is stopped at the chance (special mode) such as “123” or “135”. It is possible to display. Furthermore, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is unsuccessful, at least one of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” is stopped and displayed in a different pattern (non-specific mode). It is possible. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol success / failure determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, Grasp the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b. For the 2R big hit out of the big hits, it is also possible to stop and display the effect symbols in the same manner (unevenness) as in the case of losing.

  Here, among the stop display modes of the effect symbols, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (specific result) is “big hit mode”, “specific mode” or “specific display result”. In some cases, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out (non-specific result) may be referred to as “out-of-phase”, “non-specific mode” or “non-specific display result”. .

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game effect using the effect symbol as described above (effect symbol game effect), the jackpot game effect (special game effect) executed along with the jackpot game, , Demonstrations for waiting for customers are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the jackpot game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. The effect symbol game effect is also referred to as “variable effect”.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a in accordance with the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is provided a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure hold to be described later (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure holds and the second special figure hold display 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later. It is possible to show the number of stored second special figure holds displayed in a manner that is easy to understand for the player. Furthermore, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, there is a production suspension corresponding to the currently changing special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), that is, the digested special symbol suspension. The variable hold display area 9e for displaying the corresponding effect hold (first effect hold 9a or second effect hold 9b) is provided (see FIG. 3).

  A center decorative body 10 is provided in the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided below the center decorative body 10. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10. The warp unit 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet. The warp flowing down the game area 3 is received from the warp inlet, and the game ball is discharged from the warp outlet and guided to the stage unit 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first start port 20 described later with a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage unit 11. Furthermore, the upper part of the center decorative body 10 has an electrical decoration member (panel lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on and blinking according to the gaming state, and is a decorative member that represents a character or a figure. 13 is arranged.

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 (movable accessory) that can be operated in accordance with a game effect is provided on the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, with the execution of a game effect that has a relatively high probability of winning, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward and the movable decorative member 14 is moved. The decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the decorative member 14 is visible. As a result, the player increases the sense of expectation for the big hit. In addition to falling, the operation pattern of the movable decorative member 14 is provided with various patterns such as an operation that repeats fine movement (vibration) up and down and an operation that moves stepwise downward.

  Here, the production hold display areas 9c and 9d capable of displaying the production hold 9a and 9b corresponding to the special figure hold are also called “production hold display means”, and various production images corresponding to the game situation are displayed. The image display device 7 capable of performing an effect display (display effect) by displaying is also referred to as an “effect display means” or a “display effect means”, and performs a movable effect by operating in accordance with a game effect. The movable decorative member 14 that can be used is also referred to as “movable rendering means”. In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be said to be “movable effect means”. In addition, the speaker 67 that can produce a sound by producing various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation is also called “sound production means”, and emits various lights according to the game situation. The panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13 that can produce a light effect by emitting light are also referred to as "light effect means". In addition to these panel lamps 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the launch handle 60 have built-in electric decoration members such as LEDs as well as the decoration member 13, and the operation of the electric decoration members makes it possible to play a game. In the case of lighting / flashing in response, the effect button 63 and the launch handle 60 can also be said to be “light effect means”. Furthermore, these “effect hold display means”, “effect display means” (display effect means), “movable effect means”, “sound effect means”, and “light effect means” are also collectively referred to as “effect means”.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting port 20, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the first special symbol is true (first special symbol true / false) When the determination) is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  Below the first start opening 20, there is provided a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as "variable start opening") having a variable second start opening 21 that changes the ease of entering a game ball. Yes. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting port 21, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the second special symbol is determined (second special symbol determination) ) Is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  Note that the special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display based on the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result being “big hit” is also called “big hit variation” or “specific variation”. The special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display performed based on the result of “out” is also referred to as “out-of-range variation” or “non-specific variation”.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second start port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. is there. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of entering a game ball into the second start port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 can enter the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and the game ball cannot enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. . The second starting port 21 is completely open when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It may not be impossible to enter the ball.

  On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is provided a first big winning device 31 having a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as “first variable winning opening”). The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. In other words, the first grand prize winning device 31 has an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32 to make it impossible to enter a game ball (closed state) and allow a game ball to enter (open state). Can be changed.

  Further, in the game area 3 above the first grand prize opening 30 and in the lower right part of the center decorative body 10, a second big prize opening 35 (also referred to as “second variable ball entry”) is provided. Two major winning devices 36 are provided. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. In other words, the second grand prize winning device 36 has an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37 to make it impossible to enter a game ball (closed state) and to enter a possible game ball (open state). Can be changed.

  A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the center decorative body 10 in the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning ports 27 are provided at the lower part of the game area 3. In the present embodiment, four general winning ports 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning ports provided on the left side of the first start port 20, and one is the right of the first big winning port 30. It is a right general prize opening provided for the person. The first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first grand prize opening 30, the second big prize opening 35, and the general prize opening 27 are entry holes that are used as a chance to pay out prize balls, and each entry opening. When a game ball enters, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of winning balls at the first starting opening 20 is “5”, the number of winning balls at the second starting opening 21 is “3”, and the number of winning balls at the first winning opening 20 and the second winning opening 35. Is “15”, and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is “10”.

  A game in which a plurality of entrances (the first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first big prize opening 30, the second big prize opening 35, the general prize opening 27 and the gate 28) are arranged in this way. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called “left-handed”, and the hitting method in which the game ball is shot down in the right game area 3B is “right-handed” " Here, among the plurality of entrances, the first start opening 20 and the three left general winning entrances 27 are provided so that game balls flowing down the left game area 3A among the game areas 3 can enter. The second starting port 21, the first grand prize opening 30, the second major prize opening 35, the right general prize opening 27 and the gate 28 enter the game balls flowing down the right game area 3 </ b> B of the game areas 3. It is provided as possible. For this reason, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, at the start of the game, in principle, aiming to enter the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging decision based on the entry to the first starting port 20 is a big hit and the gaming state changes, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30 and the The goal is to enter the two big winning holes 35.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variably displayed and stopped state, and a second special symbol that displays the second special symbol in a variably displayed and stopped state. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) that displays normal symbols in a variable manner and stops display are included. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information related to the second special symbol. A second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the stored number of (second special figure hold), a general figure hold indicator 44 for displaying the stored number of operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42, It is included. Further, the main display 40 includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination has been won, and the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed when the result of the determination is a jackpot, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a firing direction of the game ball, that is, right And a firing direction indicator 47 that indicates whether a strike should be made or a left strike should be made. These various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit described later.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 20. The change display of the second special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed. The special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The result of lottery based on (special symbol success / failure determination, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the special symbol stop display mode (special symbol variable display result) is a specific mode (special display result) indicating a big hit. In this case, a big hit game (special game) is performed in which the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed in a stopped state. In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the big hit game will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “ip” and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol success / failure determination, “16R first big hit”, “6R second big hit”, “6R third big hit”, “6R fourth big hit” and “6R fifth big hit” are 5 Kinds of jackpots are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of these five types of jackpots. It is possible. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is 16R first big hit, the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first big hit symbol). If 2 hits are hit, 3 LEDs of “ino” are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 2nd big hit symbol). If 6R 3 hits, 3 LEDs of “inp” are turned on. Is turned on to turn off the rest (6R third big hit symbol), and when it becomes 6R fourth big hit, the three LEDs “ijo” are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R fourth big hit symbol), When the 6R fifth big hit is reached, the three “jno” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R fifth big hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two “lo” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (outage symbol).

  The second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. In the present embodiment, as a result of the second special symbol success / failure determination, “16R sixth big hit”, “16 seventh big hit”, “12R eighth big hit”, “6R ninth big hit”, “2R 10 big hit”, “ Seven types of big hits, “16R 11th big hit” and “2R 12th big hit” are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the second special symbol display 41b corresponds to each of the two types of big hits. It is possible to adopt a display mode (specific mode, specific display result). Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is 16R sixth big hit, the three LEDs “abd” are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R sixth big hit symbol). If 7 big hits, 3 LEDs of “abg” are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R seventh big hit symbol), and if 12R 8 big hits, 3 LEDs of “abc” Is turned on to turn off the rest (12R eighth big hit symbol), and when it becomes 6R ninth big hit, three LEDs “afg” are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R ninth big hit symbol), When the 2R 10th big hit is reached, the 4 LEDs of “abde” are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 10th big hit symbol), and when the 16R 11th big hit is reached, the 3 pieces of “abe” Turn on the LED and turn off the rest (1 R 11 jackpot symbol), by lighting four LED of "abdh" when became 2R twelfth jackpot turns off the remaining (2R 12th jackpot symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two “eh” LEDs are turned on, and the rest are turned off (outage symbol).

  In addition, the stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol is not limited to these, and can be arbitrarily set. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display is performed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. In this manner, each LED can be turned on.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information such as a special symbol success / failure random number (“acquired information”) The acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special diagram storage unit (not shown) as the first special diagram reservation, and if the ball enters the second starting port 21. The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure storage unit (not shown). The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”. The first special figure storage unit and the second special figure storage unit are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also collectively referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the special symbol based on the special figure hold can be displayed. The digestion of the special symbol hold means that the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponding to the special symbol hold is determined, and the special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the entrance, that is, the change of the special symbol Even when a display is being executed or a special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not a special symbol is appropriate for the entry, up to a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). Yes.

  The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two “uv” LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). When “1” is “1”, the display mode is such that “u” LED is turned off and “v” LED is lit in red, such as “u □ v ●”. “u” LED is turned on in red, and “v” LED is turned off. When the number of hold is “3”, both LEDs are turned on as “u ● v ●”. The display mode is lit in red, and when the number of reservations is “4 (upper limit number)”, both LEDs can be lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲”.

  The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and the number of second special figure hold is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure hold. Is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). “1” to “4” are also determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

  The normal symbol variation display is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then the stop symbol is displayed. The result of the normal symbol success / failure determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is displayed based on the stopped normal symbol (stop symbol). Inform. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols based on the normal symbol determination. If the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two “st” LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination according to the lighting mode. It is. For example, if the determination result is a win, the normal symbol that is turned on when both LEDs are lit is stopped and displayed, such as “s t” (for example, ■: lighted, □: lighted off). If the determination result is out of place, an out-of-order normal symbol is displayed in a state where only the “t” LED is lit, such as “s □ t ■”. Note that the off-normal symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display is executed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a normal symbol success / failure random number is acquired based on the passage, and the acquired various The information is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of general map holds that can be stored in the general map storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”. The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is digested when the change display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in such a case, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of the general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is displayed on the general map storage display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of holds is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). When “1” is “1”, a display mode in which the “q” LED is turned off and the “r” LED is turned on in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Further, the number of holdings “2” to “4” is determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as “main control unit”) that performs control related to game progress and game profits, such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and game state transition. Sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit” or “effect control unit”), which performs control related to effects executed as the game progresses, and controls related to game ball payout. Display control of the payout control board 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), the image display device 7, the effect display device 102, the effect first special figure hold display device 103a, the effect second special figure hold display device 103b, and the like is performed. An image control board 100 (also referred to as an “image control unit”) and the like are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case storing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with an image control board storage case containing the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board storage containing the sub control board 90 on the image control board storage case. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for storing the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for storing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from other boards via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit (first special figure storage unit and second special figure storage unit) and the general figure storage unit. In addition, storage areas for use in various flags and various counters are secured at predetermined addresses in the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81).

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize port sensor 30a, a second big prize port sensor 35a, and a general prize port sensor 27a are connected as sensors. Has been. These various sensors are also referred to as “game ball detecting means”.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 30. The second big prize opening sensor 35a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35. The general winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

  In addition, as the solenoids, a second start opening solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, and a second large winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as “driving means”. The second start port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize winning solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, A figure hold display 44, a round display 45, a game status display 46, a firing direction display 47 and a hit display 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a payout device 120 for paying out winning balls and balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like are stored. And a launching device 112 are connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls in accordance with a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Then, award balls are paid out or lending balls are paid out. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the launch handle 60 of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously fired by the launching device 112 by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 per minute.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (also referred to as an “effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program. . The effect control microcomputer 91 (effect control means) includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. It is included. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally attached. In addition, storage areas for use in various flags and various count counters are secured at predetermined addresses in the RAM (production control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91).

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The sub control board 90 (sub control part), the image control board 100 (image control part), the sound control board 106 (sound control part), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control part) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect execution means for causing a corresponding effect device or member (effect means) to execute various effects such as effects, sound effects, and lamp effects (light effects). Moreover, it also functions as a notice effect execution means for causing a corresponding effect device or member (effect means) to execute various notice effects (indication effects) that suggest information related to the variation display of the identification information.

  Based on the command received from the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 is used as the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (also referred to as “image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100. The display control of the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a and the effect second hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, and the like (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.) And image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The effect indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a change display and a stop display in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result (result of special symbol success / failure determination). Similarly, the production first special figure hold display 103a and the production second hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by the lighting / extinction of two LEDs or a combination of colors, the production first special figure hold display 103a is displayed on the first special figure hold display area 43 and the number of hold displayed in the first production hold display area 9c. The display is controlled in a display mode that indicates the same number of held as the number of held. In addition, the production second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display form showing the number of hold displayed in the second production hold display area 9d and the number of hold displayed in the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This is because the character design is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect design display portion), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to display the effect design display area 7b (effect design display portion) of the display screen 7a. By covering, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect design 8, the first effect hold 9a, the second effect hold 9b, etc. may become invisible. Various indicators are provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Sound data such as sound output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and sound data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute sound control. In this case, sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, emits light pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction, light emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. Are also determined from data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  The sub-control board 90 includes a first effect button detection switch 63c that detects that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.) and A second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub-control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as “effect button detection switch”.

  Next, the control (acquisition information determination means) relating to the determination of success / failure in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “big hit” and “off” as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination. In the case of “big hit”, the “big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and in the case of “out”, the “off symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. If it is determined that the special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the big winning opening (the first big winning port 30 or the second big winning port 35) is opened with an open pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol that has been stopped (hit type). A “special game” to be released is executed. A special game executed as a big hit is called a "hit game".

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, “16R (round) first big hit”, “6R second to fifth big hit”, “16R sixth big hit”, “16R seventh big hit”, “12R” There are a total of 12 types of "8th big hit", "6R 9th big hit", "2R 10th big hit", "16R 11th big hit" and "2R 12th big hit". Among these jackpots, “16R first jackpot” and “6R second to fifth jackpots” that are jackpots related to the first special symbol, and “16R sixth jackpot” that are jackpots related to the second special symbol and “ The “16R 11th big hit” is a big hit related to the big hit game using the first big winning opening 30 (lower attacker). Specifically, “16R first big hit” and “16R sixth big hit” are the number of opening (number of rounds) of the first big winning opening 30 is 16, and the opening time is one opening (one round). A big hit of 25 seconds. In addition, the “16R 11th big hit” has 16 opening times (number of rounds) of the first grand prize opening 30, of which the opening time for the first (1R) to 10th (10R) opening is one time. 25 seconds per opening (1 round), the opening time for the 11th (11R) to 16th (16R) opening is a big hit of 0.1 seconds per opening (1 round). In other words, “16R 11th big hit” means that the first opening (1R) to the 10th opening (10R) (10 rounds) of the 16 opening of the first winning opening 30 is the first winning opening. It becomes easy (possible) to enter the game ball into the 30th, and the remaining 6th opening (6th round) from the 11th (11R) to the 16th (16R) is the entrance of the game ball into the first grand prize opening 30 A big hit that makes the ball difficult (impossible). From this, it can be said that “16R 11th big hit” is substantially “10R big hit”. Furthermore, "6R 2nd to 5th big hits" is a big hit of 25 seconds for each open (one round) when the first big opening 30 is opened 6 times (number of rounds). It is. The round is also simply referred to as “R” or “round game”.

  On the other hand, “16R 7 big hits”, “12R 8 big hits”, “6R 9 big hits”, “2R 10 big hits” and “2R 12 big hits”, which are big hits related to the second special symbol, This is a jackpot related to the jackpot game using the winning opening 35 (upper attacker). Specifically, in “16R seventh big hit”, “12R eighth big hit” and “6R ninth big hit”, the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the second big prize opening 35 is 16, 12, and 6, respectively. In any case, the opening time is a big hit of 25 seconds per opening (one round). In both “2R 10th big hit” and “2R 12th big hit”, the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the second big prize opening 35 is 2 times and the time of opening is 1 time (1 round). It is a big hit of 0.1 seconds. The special symbol display unit 41 stops and displays the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types.

  Note that 16R 1 big hit, 16R 6 big hit, 16R 7 big hit and 16R 11 big hit are also called “16R big hit”, 16R 11 big hit is also called “substantial 10R big hit”, 6R 2nd big hit -The fifth big hit and the 6R ninth big hit are also collectively referred to as "6R big hit", and the 2R 10th big hit and the 2R 12th big hit are also collectively called "2R big hit". Further, the 12R eighth big hit is also simply referred to as “12R big hit”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state, a short time state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the big hit that has been won (winning). That is, the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and the types of the big hits are the aforementioned 16R first big hit, 6R second big hit, 16R sixth big hit, 16R seventh big hit, 12R eighth big hit, 6R ninth big hit and 2R. If any of the ten big hits is reached, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a “high probability state, short time state, and high base state” described later. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and the type of the big hit is any of the aforementioned 6R third to fifth big hits, 16R 11th big hit (substantial 10R big hit) and 2R 12th big hit The game state after the end of the big hit game is referred to as a “low probability state, short time state, and high base state” described later. From this, 16R 1 big hit, 6R 2 big hit, 16R 6 big hit, 16R 7 big hit, 12R 8 big hit, 6R 9 big hit, 2R 10 big hit can be regarded as "probable big hit". The 3rd to 5th big hits, the 16R 11th big hit (substantial 10R big hit) and the 2R 12th big hit can be regarded as “non-probable big hits” (normal big hit, short time big hit). The 2R big hit (2R 10th big hit, 2R 12th big hit) is a big hit that opens (opens and closes momentarily) the second big winning opening 35 in 0.1 second per round as described above. There is a low possibility that a game ball will enter the second grand prize opening 35 that is opened in a short time, and therefore there is a low possibility that a prize ball based on the entry into the second big prize opening 35 can be obtained. Such 2R big hits are also called so-called "no big hits", and 2R 10th big hit is also called "No big hit probable big hit", and 2R 12th big hit is "No start normal (short time)" It is also called “big hit”. The opening for 0.1 second (opening and closing for a moment) is the same for the opening of the first big prize opening 30 in the 11th to 16th rounds of the 11th big hit of 16R (substantially 10R big hit).

  Also, in this embodiment, among the big hits that open the second big winning opening 35 (upper attacker), for the 16R seventh big hit, the 12R eighth big hit, and the 6R ninth big hit, the occurrence of the big hit and the start of the big hit game At this time, it is difficult for the player to know which number of rounds the big hit game will be played. That is, for these jackpots, the exact number of rounds of the jackpot game to be played is determined (determined) through the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and other effects. It is difficult. For this reason, these jackpots are focused on whether or not the round will continue at the timing of reaching the end of the 6th round or 12th round (round branch) while digesting the round in a situation where it is unknown how long the round will last. It has become a game. Such a jackpot is called a so-called “rank-up bonus”. Hereinafter, this jackpot may be referred to as “RUB”.

  When the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 5% for 16R first big hit, 55% for 6R second big hit, and 6R third big hit. 5%, 6R 4th big hit is 15%, 6R 5th big hit is 20%. On the other hand, the distribution probability to each big hit is 35% for 16R sixth big hit, 16R seventh big hit, 12R 8th when the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit in the determination of success or failure. Big hit and 6R 9 big hits are 8% each (ie, RUB is 24%), 2R 10 big hits are 1%, 16R 11 big hits (substantial 10R big hit) are 20%, 2R 12 big hits are 20% Yes. In other words, when a hit / decision based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 made easy by entering an open extension function (occurrence of a high base state), which will be described later, is a big hit due to the entrance / exit determination (special figure 2 success / failure determination). Is higher in the appearance rate (distribution probability) for 16R big hit than in the case where the big hit is determined by the hit determination (special figure 1 hit determination) based on entering the first starting port 20. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is placed at the second start port 21 rather than a big hit in a win / loss determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination) performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20. It is set so that the possibility of being a big hit in the hit / no-go judgment (special figure 2 hit / no-go judgment) performed after entering the ball is likely to be advantageous to the player. For this reason, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second start port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether to win or miss (determining whether the display result of the special symbol variation display becomes the specific display result) is “special symbol success / failure determination random number (“ The determination of the type of jackpot when the jackpot is made is based on “a jackpot type determining random number (also referred to as“ symbol determining random number ”or“ symbol determining information ”)”. Based on. As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol success / failure determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 629”, and the big hit type determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 99”. The random numbers (acquired information) acquired based on the balls entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include “variation pattern random number” in addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determining random number. (Also referred to as “variation pattern information”) ”.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time, and takes a value in a range of “0 to 198”. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include the normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers shown in FIG. The random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 21 (normal symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of “0 to 240”.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states depending on the combination of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol in an activated state or a non-activated state. For the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is activated is called “high probability state” or “probability variation state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is “low probability state” or “ “Normal state”. In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. In other words, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed by using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high probability state, the high probability state jackpot determination table having a large number of special symbol success / failure determination random numbers. To determine whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 8A). In other words, when the special symbol probability variation function is activated, the probability that the special symbol variation display result is the specific display result (specific mode) (the stop symbol is the jackpot symbol) compared to when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the variable time reduction function is activated for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which the variable time reduction function is not activated is referred to as a “non-time-short state”. In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the time of the fixed display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short-time state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 9). . As a result, in the short-time state, the digestion of the special figure hold is accelerated, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated simultaneously, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the special symbol variation time shortening function. That is, the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-short time state. For this reason, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the non-time reduction state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the normal symbol random number determination table (normal random number) that is determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol-based determination table used in the non-time-short state, and the normal symbol per unit determination table ( Normal symbol determination) is performed (see FIG. 8C).

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 8D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the short-time state, the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short-time state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is successful in the non-time-short state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs the opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time-short state When the result of normal symbol win / fail determination is successful, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the second start port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 21 is increased (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls (held balls).

  In the high base state (high frequency state), all the above functions may not operate. That is, when the function is not activated by the activation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22. However, it is sufficient that the second start port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a “high base generation function”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit, the 16R sixth big hit, the 16R seventh big hit, the 12R eighth big hit, the 6R ninth big hit, and the 2R 10 big hit. The game state after the big hit game (after the special game) in any case becomes a high probability state of the special symbol, a short time state of the special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed or when a big hit game is executed. This highly accurate and high base state is a state that is clear to the player that it is a high probability state, and is a so-called “probability changed state” for the player.

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after special game) when any of the 6R third to fifth big hits, 16R 11th big hit (substantial 10R big hit) and 2R 12th big hit is the normal state of the special symbol (Low probability state) and a special symbol time-short state and high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability and high base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, three gaming states of “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” can be set as the gaming state. In addition to this, a high probability state of a special symbol, a non-time-short state and a low base state of the special symbol, that is, a “highly accurate low base state” may be settable.

  In a high base state such as a highly accurate high base state or a low accurate high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the right hand hit the game ball into the right game area 3B. In the high base state, it is easier to open the second start port 21 than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. Because. For this reason, a right-hand strike is made to allow the game ball to enter the second start port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 that is a trigger for the normal symbol success / failure determination. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) as compared with the case where left-handed is performed. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

  On the other hand, in the low base state (for example, the low probability low base state), it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and entering the first start port 20 is easier than entering the second start port 21. Because. For this reason, a left turn is made so that a game ball enters the first start port 20. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) as compared with the case of making a right strike. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

  The firing direction indicator 47 is composed of two “yz” LEDs, and indicates the firing direction by turning on the LEDs according to the gaming state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that it should be fired to the left game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. Further, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are lit, such as “y ■ z ■” (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the low probability low base state in which the big hit game is not performed is used as a reference, the low probability low base state is regarded as a “normal game state” or a “normal state”. The game played in this state can be regarded as a “normal game”. In contrast, the high-accuracy base state and the low-accuracy base state are more advantageous to the player than the low-accuracy-low base state. The game state can be regarded as a “special game state” or a “special game”.

  Also, from the point of view of the probability that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (hit probability), the high probability state (probability variation state) in which the probability variation function operates is the low probability state (normal state) in which the probability variation function does not operate Since this is an advantageous state for the player compared to the non-probable change state), the high probability state can be regarded as a “special game state” or “special state”, and a game (high probability game) to be performed in that state It can be understood as a “special game”.

  Further, from the viewpoint of the frequency of entering the second starting port 21, the high base state in which the high base generating function is activated is more advantageous for the player than the low base state in which the high base generating function is not activated. Therefore, the high base state can be regarded as “special game state” or “special state”, and the game (high base game) performed in the state can be regarded as “special game”.

  The jackpot game is a game that can be executed by variably displaying a special symbol and stopping and displaying the jackpot symbol. For a player, a big winning prize (the first big prize opening 30, the second big prize winning) Since it is an advantageous game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained by entering a game ball into the mouth 35), the big hit game can be regarded as a “special game”, and the game state in which the big hit game is performed Can be regarded as “special gaming state”.

  Furthermore, since the low base state is a state in which the game ball is advanced by entering the left game area 3A by left-handed as described above, it can be said to be a “left-handed state”. On the other hand, the state in which the high base state and the big hit game are performed is a state in which the game ball is advanced by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by right-handing as described above, and can be said to be a “right-handed state”. As described above, in the high base state (right-handed state), the second start port 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state (left-handed state), and the second start port 21 is more open than the first start port 20. It is easier for the game ball to enter, and the first ball based on the entrance to the second start port 21 than the big hit in the first special symbol determination based on the entrance to the first start port 20 There is a high possibility that a player who wins a big hit by judging whether or not two special symbols are successful is more advantageous to the player. Therefore, the left-handed state can be regarded as a “normal game state” or a “normal state”, and a game performed in this state can be regarded as a “normal game”. Further, the right-handed state can be regarded as “special game state” or “special state”, and the game performed in this state can be regarded as “special game”.

  In addition, when a high-accuracy low base state is provided, the comparison between the high-accuracy low base state and the low-accuracy low base state matches in that both are low base states, but the probability variation function of special symbols in the high probability state Since the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol will be a big hit is higher than the low probability state, the high probability low base state can be regarded as `` special gaming state '' or `` special state '' A game played in a state can be regarded as a “special game”.

  As described above, among the various games and game states that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1, the games and game states that are relatively advantageous to the player are referred to as “special game” and “special game state”. That's it.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, initial setting is performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter Perform a reset. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the value of the various random number counters shown in FIG. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S104). While the interrupt is permitted, the interrupt process (S105) can be executed. This interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is completed and before the next interrupt process (S105) is started, the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), first, an output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub-control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. To do. The command and the like output here include information regarding the gaming state, special symbol success / failure determination, symbol as a jackpot type, variation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first grand prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the RAM output buffer as prize ball information. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including normal symbol random number counter values) shown in FIG. 7 includes the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and the other period (after the end of the interrupt process (S105), The period until the next interrupt process (S105) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting port sensor detection processing (S204), starting ball entering processing (S205), general drawing motion processing (S206), special symbol motion processing (S207) Then, the reserved ball number processing (S208) and the power-off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not closely related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms). After), the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol reserve balls (general figure hold) (Specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of pending reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

  If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label -TRND-H, Fig. 7 (B)) of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the symbol is normal is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. Then, the obtained random number value (acquired information) is stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls in the general symbol reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if a game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 reserved balls (the number of second special figure reserved, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reserved in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S306). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309. If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 1 is added to the number of 2 reserved balls (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label -TRND-A), the random number for determining the jackpot type The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number value shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random value (acquired) Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 2 balls in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). If no game ball has entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process is completed. If a game ball has entered the first start port 20 (YES in S309), a special figure is displayed. Whether the number of one reserved ball (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (the upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 is retained. “1” is added to the number of balls (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (Label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (Label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7A). A numerical value is acquired), and these acquired random number values are stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls in the first figure reserved storage unit.

[Processing at start-up]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start ball entry process (S205) following the start port sensor detection process (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the starting ball entry process (S205), it is first determined whether or not the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (S315). If it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second start port. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

  In S316, the latest acquired random value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, the value of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (random number value for special symbol success / failure determination) among the acquired random number values read out is a big hit according to the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state) If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. In this determination by S317, a prior determination (S1303, S1304) is performed prior to the determination (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 determination process (S1202) described later. This corresponds to so-called “hold prefetching”).

  It should be noted that the prior determination as to whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a jackpot determination table for a high probability state if it is a high probability state, a normal state (low probability state). For example, it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. In addition, as another prior determination mode, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a high probability state (for a high probability state) And a variation pattern information determination table. In advance determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on an acquired random number value (a value of a random symbol counter for special symbol success / failure determination and the like) and a variation pattern information determination table corresponding to the gaming state. Is possible. Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether it is a big hit, a big hit type, a game effect with a high big hit reliability, or the like.

  Next, in S318, game information (preliminary determination information) related to the result of the preliminary determination in S317, specifically, information (whether or not information) indicating whether or not the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol matches the jackpot determination value, Command data including information indicating the value of the jackpot type determining random number counter (random number for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (fluctuation pattern random number value), etc. And the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). It should be noted that as the special figure 2 start entering command, a part or all of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value read in S316 may be transmitted to the sub-control board as it is, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number value. The game information acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number (for example, the above-described variation pattern information) may be transmitted without transmitting as it is.

  In addition, the special control 2 start entering command transmitted from the main control unit 80 is analyzed by the sub-control unit 90 to determine whether the information is related to the big hit, what type of the big hit, or any variation pattern. It is assumed that the sub-control unit 90 can identify such as. In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command, whether or not the obtained special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and low probability It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when judged by the state. Thereby, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball entering command as a hold (effect hold information), pre-determines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not it is a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not production hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  For the purpose of preventing fraud, the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol is determined is not directly transmitted to the sub-control unit among the acquired random number values read out in S316, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit value) The command data including the information indicating the type determination random number) and the variation pattern random number counter value (variation pattern random value) and the information indicating the result of the preliminary determination is generated as a special figure 2 start entry command. It is possible to set.

  Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 has increased by “1” in the same manner as the process related to the special figure 2 described above (S319). If it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by “1” (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends.

  In S320, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S320). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S320), the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S320 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the process related to the prior determination after S321. Here, when the time reduction flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is activated, and whether or not the special figure 2 is successful or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easily performed. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the special figure 2 reserved digest (change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the special figure 1 reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol) ( The so-called special figure 2 priority variation machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of FIG. 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and it is clearly indicated that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, By using the priority of special figure 2 reserve digestion, special figure 2 hold is intentionally lost at any timing (set to “0”), and the jackpot related to special figure 1 in which the result of the prior determination is shown is Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of the fairness of the game that the player can adjust the occurrence timing of the big hit in this way. For this reason, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated without performing the process related to the prior determination in FIG. .

  The processing of S321 to S323 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above with reference to FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S321), Pre-determination is performed on the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, command data including game information related to this pre-determination is generated as a special FIG. 1 start entering command, and the command is set in the RAM output buffer (S323). The prior determination (holding prefetching) in S322 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start and entry process (S205). In the normal drawing operation process (S206), the processing related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO at S403, YES at S403), normal symbol variation processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (both NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). ) And finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a normal symbol success / failure determination process described later is performed (S502), and then a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the gaming state is a short-time state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern with a 1 second variation time is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. When the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503) is completed, a normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) described later is performed, then a normal symbol variation start processing (S505) is performed, and the processing ends. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol success / failure determination processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502), first, the value (label -TRND-H) of the normal symbol success / failure determination random number counter stored in the general symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). . Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for the time reduction state (the hit determination value is “0” in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8C). 0 ”to“ 239 ”), it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the high-probability normal figure determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the low-probability normal-winning determination based on the determination values “0” and “1”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal map win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a win (per normal map) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), a stop display is made. The normal symbol to be removed (ordinary symbol) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning (per normal map) is determined in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per display to be stopped (per symbol in the general pattern) is determined (S607), and the per-normal symbol flag is turned ON (S608). ) Finish the process.

[Normal design random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the normal symbol holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map hold in the general map storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order reserved storage in the ordinary figure storage area, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth ordinary figure storage area is cleared to 0 (S703). ) Finish the process. In this way, ordinary map suspension is digested in order of suspension.

[Normal symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the process ends. . On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the normal symbol fluctuation display with the display result (winning normal symbol or off-normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is performed (S804). Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), it is first determined whether or not the universal symbol flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S902). If it is in the time-short state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the release pattern in the short-time state is an release pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-short-time state (NO in S902), the open pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the open pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The opening pattern in the non-time-short state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once as described above. Accordingly, “1” is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S903, S906), the normal operation status is set to “4” (S904), and this process ends.

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end-of-common-use flag is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

  If the normal hit end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003). If so (YES in S1003), the second start port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second start port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005), and if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished. If it has reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

  Then, following the closing process (S1006) of the second starting port 21, the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is “0”. Judgment is made (S1008). If it is not “0” (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is to open the second start port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1008), the base game end process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the base map end flag is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter becomes “0” when the second start port 21 is opened (opening operation of the movable member 23) three times when the time is short, and when the second start port is not in the short time state. When the second start port 21 is opened once, it becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, if the end-of-usage flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has ended. The winning end flag is turned off (S1011), the ordinary figure hitting flag is turned off (S1012), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process ends. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal chart operation process (S206) shown in FIG.

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) after the ordinary figure operation process (S206). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize apparatus 31 and the second big prize apparatus 36) are divided into four stages, "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. If the “special figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the “special figure operation status” is “2” (S1101) NO in S1103, YES in S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the “special symbol operation status” is “3” (both NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed The process (S1106) is performed, and when the “special figure operation status” is “4” (S1101, S1103, S1105 are all NO), the special electric accessory process (S1107) as a big hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figures 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0” (S1201). ). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer waiting demo screen) (S1211), and if it is being processed as a standby screen (YES in S1211) ) If the process is finished and the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In the standby screen setting process (S1212), on the condition that the special symbol is not variably displayed, a customer wait start command for instructing display start (customer wait start) of the standby screen (demo screen, customer wait screen) is stored in the RAM. In addition to being set in the output buffer, a customer waiting start flag (not shown) indicating that a customer waiting start command has been set (transmitted) is turned ON. When the customer waiting start command is output (transmitted) to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201), the sub-control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91) has a predetermined timing (for example, from reception of the customer waiting start command). When the time elapses, the image control board 100 (image control microcomputer 101) is instructed to display a standby screen, whereby a standby screen (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Here, in the process of S1211 described above, it is determined whether or not the standby screen is being processed with reference to the customer waiting start flag. If the customer waiting start flag is ON, the process waits. It is determined that the screen is being processed (YES in S1211). In addition, when the standby screen setting process (S1212) is executed, even if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls and the number of special figure 1 reserved balls are both “0” (YES in S1201 and YES in S1206), the special symbol still varies. If it is displayed, the standby screen setting process (S1212) ends the process without setting the customer waiting start command or setting the customer waiting flag ON.

  In S1201, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to the ball entering the second starting port 21 The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Also, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 If there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to entering the first starting port 20, there is no memory, but a special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), which will be described later, Pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the present embodiment, the change display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (the change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (the change display of the first special symbol). In this embodiment, the success / failure determination based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a larger profit for the player than the success / failure determination based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8B). ).

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation first piece). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol adequacy determination random number counter (the oldest storage) stored in the (RAM area corresponding to) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, it is a big hit determination table (big hit determination value is “3” and “3” for the normal state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A)). 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  When the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is “big hit” (YES in S1305), the value of the big hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and the big hit shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1309), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not “big hit” (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is terminated. In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type determination table is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. Here, the jackpot determination (special symbol success / failure determination) and the jackpot type determination determination may be referred to as “determination”, respectively, or may be referred to as “determination” including which jackpot symbol will be obtained by performing the jackpot determination. Good. In addition, these results may be referred to as “determination results”.

  Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of four LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 6R lamp, a 12R lamp, and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). For example, when 2R jackpot is reached, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2R ▲ 6Δ12Δ16RΔ” (for example, ▲: lit, Δ: unlit). When the 6R big hit is reached, the 6R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ6 ▲ 12Δ16RΔ”. In addition, when the 12R jackpot is reached, the 12R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ6Δ12 ▲ 16RΔ”. When the 16R jackpot is reached, the 16R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ6Δ12Δ16R ▲”.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 2 determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time-short state (whether or not the time-short flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is determined in S1401 that the time-short state is not set (NO in S1401), that is, if it is a non-time-short state, it is next determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time-short state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is then determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is “1” or “2” (S1405). The reserved number here is the number of memories including the information for which the variation pattern is determined by this processing, so the number of reserved memories is any one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is “1” or “2” (YES in S1405), the first number-of-holds table (in the non-time-short state of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the number of reserved balls “1, 2” (S1406). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is not “1” or “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S1405), the second number-of-holds table (the fluctuation shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time-short state and out of the pattern table and corresponding to the number of reserved balls “3, 4” (S1407). ). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. Further, the first reserved number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second reserved number deviation table. The shortest change time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the second reserved number removal table (4000 ms).

  If it is determined in S1401 that the time is short (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1408). If it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1408), the fluctuation pattern is referenced with reference to the short-time state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1408), it is then determined whether or not the number of holds is “1” (S1410). The number of reservations here is the same as described above, and the number of reservations is set to one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1410 that the number of holdings is “1” (YES in S1410), the third holding number losing table (in the short time state of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. With reference to the corresponding part), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. If it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not “1”, that is, the number of holds is any of “2” to “4” (NO in S1410), a fourth table for removing the number of holds (FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on a variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to a time-short state and a deviation and a portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls “2 to 4” in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. (S1411). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the short-time state and out-of-phase is more likely to be selected than the variation pattern selected in the non-time-short state and out-of-range. Yes. This is to speed up the digestion of the special figure reservation by making more variation patterns with a short variation time selected in the short-time state (the game in the short-time progresses rapidly).

  After selecting the variation pattern as described above, other processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the processing is terminated. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in a variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one level lower (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003"). , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

  In the special symbol waiting process (S1102) of FIG. 22, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206). The special figure 1 determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowermost area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (ie, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) is stored. The stored special symbol success / failure random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read and processed.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the process (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation (when the maximum number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not it has passed (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903). If it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. Is determined (S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

  Then, in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is counted. 1 is subtracted from the value of the hour / hour counter (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (S1909). (S1910), the process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and if the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

  In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to “3” (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), it is then determined whether the determined jackpot type is a 16R jackpot, and if it is determined to be a 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. “16” is set to the value of the round counter for counting the number of rounds to be performed (S2003), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not 16R jackpot (NO in S2002), it is determined whether the determined jackpot type is 12R jackpot (S2004), and it is determined that it is 12R jackpot (YES in S2004), the value of the round counter is set to “12” (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2004 that the jackpot type is not 12R jackpot (NO in S2004), it is determined whether the confirmed jackpot type is 6R jackpot (S2006), and it is determined that it is 6R jackpot ( YES in S2006), the value of the round counter is set to “6” (S2007), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2006 that the type of jackpot is not 6R jackpot (NO in S2006), since the confirmed jackpot type is 2R jackpot, “2” is set to the value of the round counter (S2008), S2009 Move on to processing.

  In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern is set according to the determined type of jackpot (type) (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, as described above, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of the big hit, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the big hit determined this time is set (see FIG. 6). Then, in each of the big hit games, the opening operation of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 is executed.

  In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, as the opening command, the first opening command corresponding to the 16R first big hit, the second opening command corresponding to the 6R second to fifth big hits, the third opening command corresponding to the 16R sixth big hit, RUB ( 4R opening command corresponding to 16R 7 big hits, 12R 8 big hits, 6R 9 big hits, 5R opening command corresponding to 2R big hits (2R 10 big hits, 2R 12 big hits) and 16R 11 big hits (substantially) A total of six types of sixth opening commands corresponding to 10R big hit) are provided. In S2010, an opening command is set according to the type of jackpot (starting jackpot) determined this time. Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the opening command. The unit 90 performs a predetermined game effect execution process based on the opening command.

  If the opening command is set, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to “4” (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process is terminated. The opening period is a period that is set before the first opening operation of the big prize winning game in the jackpot game is started, and after the change display of the special symbol (direction symbol) is disabled. Also called. In addition, the effect executed in the “start period” is also referred to as “start effect (opening effect)”. In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined according to the type of jackpot determined and the gaming state when the jackpot is confirmed (that is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed) The opening period can be specified by the above-described opening command. Therefore, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command can perform an opening effect based on the jackpot type and opening period specified by the opening command.

[Special electric equipment processing (big hit game processing)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), The probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process proceeds to S2103 without performing the process in S2102. If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S2103), S2104 The process proceeds to S2105 without performing the process. In other words, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the present embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening processes of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) are finished (the big hit game is finished) in the big hit game. If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is next determined whether or not it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether or not it is the timing at which the opening period ends and the first release process of the first round is executed. If the first round has already started, the determination is made based on whether the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended.

  If it is determined in S2106 that it is the time to start a round (YES in S2106), a round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2107), and a big prize opening process is performed (S2108). As a result, the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is opened and a predetermined round starts. In S2107, a round start command that can specify a round to be started is set, such as “1R start command” for the start of the first round and “2R start command” for the start of the second round. . The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. In the winning prize opening process of S2108, the winning prize opening (first big) is determined based on the winning prize opening pattern determined according to the type of jackpot to be executed, that is, the winning prize opening pattern set in S2009 described above. The opening / closing member is operated (opening operation) to open the winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the start time of the round, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the big prize closing process), etc. can be mentioned. .

  In S2112, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening releasing operation is being executed, that is, whether or not the big winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still open (during round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the big prize opening operation is not being executed (in round game) (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2116, and the big prize opening operation is being executed (in round game). If it is determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether or not the end condition (round end condition) of the currently executed round game is satisfied (S2113).

  Here, as the conditions for ending the round in this embodiment, (1) the opening time of the big prize opening determined in the round game being executed (for example, 25 s), that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed, (2) Two conditions are defined, that a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have entered the big prize opening in the round game being executed. When either one of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), a round end command for the corresponding round is set (S2114), and the process proceeds to S2115. In S2114, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set, such as “1R end command” if the end of the first round and “2R end command” if the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201.

  In S2115, a special prize opening closing process is performed (S2115), and the opening / closing member of the special prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is operated (closing operation), and the big prize opening (first The big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is closed. In the special winning opening closing process, the closing time for keeping the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) in the closed state, that is, the interval time is set. Next, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed in S2116 (S2116). If it is determined that the interval has not elapsed (during the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has passed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2118). ). If it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2118), a jackpot ending command is set (S2119) and a jackpot ending period is started as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. (S2120), the big hit end flag is set to ON (S2121), and the process ends. It should be noted that the value of the round counter becomes “0” when all the round games in the jackpot game to be executed are completed.

  In S2119, an ending command is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit, the type of the big hit, the gaming state after the big hit, and the like. A command is set. The ending period (ending time) to be executed (set) is determined by the type of ending command set in this way. During the ending period, after all the opening operations of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 and second big prize opening 35) in the big hit game are finished, it is possible to execute the variable display of the special symbol (directing symbol) It is a period set before, and is also called “end period”. In the ending period (end period), the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are closed. The effect executed during this “end period” is also referred to as “end effect (ending effect)”.

  Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the ending command. The sub-control unit 90 performs a predetermined ending effect execution process based on the ending command.

  If it is determined in S2105 that the big hit end flag is ON (YES in S2105), the final round in the big hit game has ended. It is determined whether it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process (S2122). If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is terminated. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (S207) shown in FIG. It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above-described special electric accessory processing (S1108) functions as “special game execution means”.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), it is first determined whether or not the big hit game that has ended this time is related to a probable big hit (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, 7 types of 16V 1 big hit, 6R 2 big hit, 16R 6 big hit, 16R 7 big hit, 12R 8 big hit, 6R 9 big hit, 2R 10 big hit, positive variation big hit Therefore, in S2201, it is determined whether or not any of these seven types is applicable. If it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S2202), “10,000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2203), and the time reduction flag is set. Is set to ON (S2204), "10,000" is set in the hour / hour counter (S2205), and the process is terminated.

  Here, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol success / failure determination with high probability can be executed. The value of “10,000” (10,000 times) set in the present embodiment is a jackpot probability in a high probability state, a business day of a game shop, a special figure determination judgment that can be executed within the business time. Considering the number of times, it is substantially the same as guaranteeing a high-probability state until the next big hit or the business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to a high probability state, it may be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). In addition, when the probability variation flag is ON, “10,000” is similarly set to the hour / hour counter, so both the hour / short state (open extended state) are set while this high probability state is set. It can be said that. As in this embodiment, the value of “10,000” may be set to the probability variation counter and the hourly time counter, and the high accuracy and high base state may be set substantially until the next big hit. When the hour / short flag is ON, a control that sets the high-accuracy base state until the next big hit occurs may be employed without setting a value in the counter.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probable big hit (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a big hit game related to a non-probable big hit (normal big hit), the time is shortened without turning on the probability variable flag. The flag is turned ON (S2206), and the time reduction counter is set to “100” (S2207), and the process is terminated. In this embodiment, as described above, the 6R third to fifth big hits, the 16R 11th big hit (substantial 10R big hit), and the 2R 12th big hit are non-probable big hits. When the big hit game is over, the gaming state becomes a low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state is terminated when one of the following conditions is met: special symbol variation display is performed 100 times (special symbol success / failure determination is performed 100 times) and the next big hit occurs. To do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the number of times that the number of fluctuation displays of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuation displays of the second special symbol are added together.

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball number process (S208) after the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of held balls command for transmitting the information on the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of held balls (the number of reserved balls command) for each interrupt process. To the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the special figure reserved ball number has increased or decreased based on the received held ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 responds accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls increases by 1 from “3” to “4”, the first effect hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls “4” is displayed. It is additionally displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. Further, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls decreases by 1 from “2” to “1” (that is, when the first special figure hold is digested), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold) The first effect hold 9a displayed at the location corresponding to the number of balls “1” (see FIG. 3) is moved to the fluctuation hold display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and the first effect is accordingly accompanied. The first effect hold 9a displayed in the hold display area 9c is moved (shifted) to the left by one.

  For the data on the number of special figure reservation balls when the number of special figure reservation balls is added, that is, the data on the number of special figure reservation balls associated with the occurrence of a start entry (start prize), the start entry command described above is used. It is good also as what sets the reservation ball number command which shows the number of special figure reservation balls after addition or after addition (after start entry) to an output buffer with a start entry command. In addition, for the data on the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved special figure balls is subtracted, that is, the data on the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the start of fluctuation of special symbols (digestion of special figure hold), the above-mentioned change start command is used. It is good also as what sets the reservation ball number command which shows the number of special figure reservation balls after inclusion or after subtraction (after special figure reservation digestion) with a change start command to an output buffer.

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) subsequent to the reserved ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power-off monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current gaming machine status (whether it is probable or not, whether or not it is a winning game, the number of held balls, (S2602) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (S105).

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, timer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the RAM contents are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. If the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter. In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the same process as the power-off monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. Then, data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, data related to presentation control at the time of power interruption such as a power failure is backed up. For this reason, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) at power-on after power-off such as a power failure (power-off recovery), effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. Will return to the state before the power failure occurred.

  In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. For the effect determination random number, a random effect determination random number for determining the aspect of the effect symbol game effect to be executed (variation effect pattern), a notice effect determination random number for determining the notification effect, and an effect symbol determination for determining the effect symbol There are random numbers. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random number, the random number value may be added two by two instead of adding one by one. The effect determining random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entering command) for notifying that a starting ball has entered is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal for notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( For example, when a variation start command) is transmitted, or when a variation effect pattern to be described later is determined. The storage location of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as “sub output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transferred to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp. It transmits to the control board which becomes a corresponding command transmission destination among the control boards 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various rendering devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. A production (production design game production, special game production related to jackpot game, etc.) is executed. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of effect symbols executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member Control, audio output control from a speaker, and the like can be performed.

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed whenever an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals (input detection signals) from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d. Processing is performed (S4201). Next, lamp data output processing (S4202) for outputting lamp data for emitting lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 and driving data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203). The lamp data and the drive data are created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303), and operation effect related processing described later is performed (S4304). ). Thereafter, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number are executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start ball entering command is received from the main control board 80 (S4395). If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that a start ball entering command has been received (YES in S4395), the production hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process proceeds to S4401. To do. In the production hold information storage process (S4400), the various types of information included in the start entry command (Special Figure 1 start entry command or Special Figure 2 start entry command) received in S4395 is used as the special symbol type (first special entry). In accordance with the number of special figure reservation balls at the time of transmission / reception (command generation) of the symbol, second special symbol) and start ball entering command, it is stored in a predetermined effect reservation information storage area in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format. To do. As described above, in the case where the start entry command (Special Figure 1 start entry command, Special Figure 2 start entry command) sent from the main control board 80 is preliminarily determined based on the start entry Information related to the result of the preliminary determination (holding prefetch information), specifically, information on whether or not the special symbol is determined, information indicating the jackpot type determination random value, information indicating the variation pattern random value, and the like. (Refer to FIG. 13), these pieces of information are stored as production hold information. For example, if the received start pitch command is a special Fig. 1 start pitch command corresponding to the number of held balls "4" in Fig. 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special map 1 start pitch command Are stored as special figure 1 production hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 production hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used to execute various effects such as a change effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The contents stored in the production hold information storage area (production hold information) in the sub-control board 90 are stored in the special figure hold storage section (first special figure hold storage section, second special figure) in the main control board (main control section) 80 described above. This is consistent with the stored content (acquired information) of the hold storage unit. From this, it can be said that the production hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90 is also “acquired information storage means”.

  Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), a variation effect start process (described later) ( S4402) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4403. If it is determined that the variation start command is not received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation effect start process. In S4403, it is determined whether or not a variable stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403). If it is determined that a variable stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process to be ended is performed (S4404). In the variation effect end processing (S4404), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the effect symbol 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop effect is displayed, and the variation effect (effect symbol game effect) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the change effect end process. The variation effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol such as the variation display of the effect symbol 8 and the reach effect.

  Subsequently, in S4405, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game-related command is received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 in executing the jackpot game, and specifically, an opening command (at the time of the jackpot game start (occurrence of jackpot)) S2010), round start command sent at the start of the round (see S2107), round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), ending command sent at the end of the big hit game (see S2119 For example). In S4405, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game related commands has been received. If not received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407, and if received (YES in S4405). Then, processing related to the execution of the effect according to the type of the received command is performed (S4406). For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies an opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if the command is a round start command, the command Set the round production command to specify the round production according to the round specified based on the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, the ending to specify the ending production according to the jackpot type specified based on the command Set the production command in the sub output buffer. When the various effect commands related to the set jackpot are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs an opening effect or a round effect according to the progress status of the jackpot game. An effect related to the big hit game (such as “big hit game related effect”) is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  Finally, the process of S4407 is performed, and this process ends. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other received commands excluding the above-described various commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command, a normal symbol variation stop command, a retained ball number command, etc.) is performed (S4407).

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, an effect determination random number process for acquiring various effect determination random numbers such as a random effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect symbol determination random number, and the like. (S4501) is performed. In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the aspect of the effect symbol game effect (variation effect) to be executed, the aspect of the notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4502, the received variation start command is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the first special symbol success determination or the second special symbol success determination. And the symbol information for designating the jackpot type are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether the (variation display of the effect symbol) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Note that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

  Next, in S4503, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “5”, and each value is assigned to the production modes A to E. Specifically, mode status “1” corresponds to effect mode A, mode status “2” corresponds to effect mode B, mode status “3” corresponds to effect mode C, and mode status “4” corresponds to effect mode B. Corresponding to the production mode D, the mode status “5” corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is rendered such that the display mode (for example, symbol design, number design, etc.) of the effect symbol 8 is different or the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. It depends on the mode. In addition, the production symbol game production can be executed in a mode corresponding to the production mode, and when providing a plurality of game productions (notification production, reach production, etc.), different game production can be executed depending on the production mode. It can be.

  In the present embodiment, the production mode A is executed when being controlled to the low accuracy low base state, the production mode B is executed when being controlled to the low accuracy high base state, and the production mode C is the high accuracy high accuracy. This is executed when the base state is controlled, and the rendering modes D and E are executed when the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state are controlled. Therefore, when the production mode is any one of A to C, the player confirms the production mode so that the current gaming state is a low probability low base state or a high probability high base state (probability varying gaming state). You can see if there is. On the other hand, when the production mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the production mode, whether the current gaming state is the low probability high base state (short time state) or the high probability high base state (probability variation gaming state) It is difficult to grasp whether it is. In that sense, the production modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes. In this embodiment, after the big hit game related to any one of 16R first big hit, 16R sixth big hit and RUB, the effect mode C is entered, and the big hit game related to any one of the 6R second big hit to the fifth big hit is ended. After that, it becomes the production mode D, and after the end of the big hit game related to the 16R 11th big hit (substantially 10R big hit), it becomes the production mode B, and after the end of the big hit game related to the 2R big hit, it becomes the production mode E.

  Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) performed using the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like is set (S4504). . Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information designated by the received variation pattern designation command is “P1 (variation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), as a variation presentation pattern determination table, the big hit time corresponding to the current presentation mode A variation production pattern determination table is set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (the variation pattern of the effect symbol etc.), and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables (mode status) corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, a table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from the variation effect pattern determination tables.

  Next, in S4505, based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4505). . As the variation effect pattern, a variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is mainly set. Thereby, in the effect design game effect (variation effect), when the reach effect is executed (variable effect with reach), when the character effect performed using a specific character (character change effect), the reach effect or character In the case where the production is not executed (variable production without reach) or the like is determined.

  Here, the reach effect is, for example, that all of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are the same as the display pattern of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination indicates that it is a big hit (solo eyes) Of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining 1 Indicates whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol that completes the big hit mode in a state where the individual continues to display the variation (this state is also referred to as “reach state”). It refers to the production. Such reach production is also called “specific production” or “specific production display”. In the present embodiment, after a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has elapsed after the start of the variation display (variation production) of the production design 8, the left production design 8L (first stop design) and the right production design 8R (second stop). A stop display of the effect symbols (in this case, temporary stop) is performed in the order of symbols). At this time, if the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) have the same number (reach symbol), the reach is established, and the player starts the reach effect ( Will occur). The flow until this reach is established is basically the same regardless of the type of reach production with reach (reach type) such as normal reach or SP reach.

  Also, in S4505, based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and a stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol 8 to be stopped (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined and set. Here, the types of stop display include temporary stop display (temporary stop) and fixed stop display (fixed stop). The temporary stop means that the scroll display (fluctuation display) of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped), and the effect symbol is displayed at a predetermined stop position (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b) on the display screen. Is displayed in a state where it is moved slightly to the extent that it can be recognized. The state of slight movement is also called “sway fluctuation”. On the other hand, the fixed stop means that the scroll display (fluctuation display) of the effect symbol is finished and the effect symbol is recognized at a predetermined stop position (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b) on the display screen. It means that it is displayed in a state where it can be completely stopped. When the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped through the variable display, the display result of the variable display (result of the variable effect) is definitely displayed (determined display) (derived display). Therefore, the temporary stop of the effect symbol can be performed once or a plurality of times until the final stop.

  The stop effect symbols to be determined (selected) in S4505 are a symbol to be temporarily stopped (hereinafter also referred to as “temporary stop symbol”) and a symbol to be confirmed and stopped (hereinafter also referred to as “fixed stop symbol”). Specifically, the effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed (determined stop) as a result of the effect symbol game effect (fluctuation effect), that is, the confirmed stop symbol, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of reach and the reach is out of reach , “787”, etc., one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is different from the other production symbols (reach out of reach, out of appearance). Among the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., at least one effect symbol is set to be different from another effect symbol (completely disengaged, disengagement mode).

  On the other hand, the stop effect symbol (definite stop symbol) when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit is “7” when the type of big hit is either 16R first big hit or 16R sixth big hit ( 777), and if any of 6R 2nd to 5th big hits and 16R 11th big hit (substantial 10R big hits), an odd symbol (111, 333, etc.) or even symbol (blue) other than “7” If it is a big hit equivalent to RUB, it will be an RUB-exclusive event that includes a special symbol “★” such as “3 ★ 3” or “4 ★ 4”. If it is a big hit, it will be a predetermined outcome (chance) such as “135”. Of the stop effect symbols (determined stop symbols) constituting the RUB exclusive event, the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R (the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol) other than the medium effect symbol 8C designated as the exclusive symbol “★”. ) Is a numeric symbol other than “7”. In addition, the “7” doublet (777) is a stop effect design (stop display mode) dedicated to 16R probability variable big hit (excluding RUB) that appears only at 16R first big hit or 16R sixth big hit.

  In addition, the production symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped in the middle of the variable display before the final stop, that is, the temporary stop symbol, basically has an output other than the above-mentioned zebra (big hit mode) (reach out of reach, It is assumed that it is a complete disengagement etc.). However, for example, in the case of a fluctuating effect pattern in which a so-called “re-lottery” is performed in which the effect symbol 8 is displayed in a variable manner after the effect symbol 8 has been stopped at a slot, the temporary stop symbol is set to a slot (a big hit mode). In this case, the temporary stop symbol is an outcome corresponding to a big hit having a relatively low advantage (for example, a normal big hit having a lower advantage than the probability variation big hit). Furthermore, since the effect design 8 is temporarily stopped immediately before (and just before) the change display is finished and the stop is confirmed, the effect design 8 that is temporarily stopped immediately before the stop is also a temporary stop design. The temporary stop symbol is the same as the fixed stop symbol.

  Here, the production mode A (low probability time is not short) is a low base state, and in the low base state, the first special symbol is mainly displayed in a variable manner. For this reason, as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination in the low base state, it is rare that the big hit corresponding to the second special symbol such as the 16R sixth big hit, the RUB, the 16R eleventh big hit (substantial 10R big hit) or the like is obtained. In addition, the production mode B (with a low probability of short time), the production mode C (with a high probability of short time), and the production modes D and E (with a low probability of short time or with a high probability of short time) are all in a high base state. In the second special symbol variation display is mainly performed. Therefore, as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination in the high base state, the hit corresponding to the first special symbol such as the 16R first big hit or the 6R second big hit to the fifth big hit is made. Is rarely obtained. Further, the stop display mode (outcome, symbol combination) of the effect symbol 8 shown in this embodiment is merely an example, and what can be stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol (temporary stop symbol, fixed stop symbol) can be set as appropriate. It is.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, Super reach C, character production, etc. are set, and in S4505, based on the variation production pattern determination table, any of these productions is performed or these productions are not performed (this is also referred to as “normal variation”). Say). Then, when the reachable variation effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the SP reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set to be more likely to be a big hit than when the normal reach effect is executed. In other words, it can be said that the SP reach production is a game production with a high jackpot reliability (possibility of being a big hit) compared to the normal reach production. The reach effect can be set (executed) mainly when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30000 ms or more is received. Among them, when the variation time is 45000 ms or more, the SP reach effect is set (executed) as the reach effect.

  Here, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is basically performed as follows. That is, after the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start to display the variation, the variation rate of all the symbols becomes high and substantially constant, and then the first stop symbol (in this example, left) The fluctuation speed of the production symbol 8L) is reduced and the first stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped). Following this, the fluctuation speed of the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R in this example) decreases, the second stop symbol stops (temporary stop), and finally the third stop symbol (medium effect symbol 8C in this example). The fluctuation speed of the third stop symbol decreases and the third stop symbol stops (temporary stop). Thereafter, when the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are confirmed and stopped, the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed, and one variation display is completed. Based on the flow from the start to the end of such variation display, normal variation, reach production, and the like are performed.

  Specifically, for example, when the special symbol variation time shortening function according to the number of special figure reservation balls and the game state is not activated (when the variation time shortening function is not activated), the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R When the variable display is started, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped) at a timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the change, and then the right effect symbol 8R. The (second stop symbol) stops (temporarily stops). At this time, if the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R stop at the same number symbol and reach is established, the reach effect is developed. If reach is not established (that is, normal fluctuation), the right effect symbol 8R. Following the stop (temporary stop) of (second stop symbol), medium effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) stops (temporary stop). In the present embodiment, the time required for the third stop symbol (in the present example, the medium effect symbol 8C) to stop (temporarily stop) from the start of the variation of the effect symbol 8 in the normal variation is 11 seconds. In the normal variation when the special symbol variation time reduction function is activated, the time required from the start of variation display until the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) stops (temporarily stops) is normal (variable). Accordingly, the time required for the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) and the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) to stop (temporarily stop) is also shortened. Shorter.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of variation modes in which the variation display pattern of the production symbol 8 is shown as a plurality of variations as the variation production pattern of the production symbol 8 that can be determined (set) in S4505. The multiple variation modes are also referred to as “revariation modes” and “pseudo-continuous modes”. In the variation display of the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “revariation effect” or “pseudo-continuous effect”) based on the re-variation mode (also referred to as “re-variation pattern”), after temporarily displaying the effect symbol 8 in a variable manner, After the temporary stop, a re-change display (simply referred to as “re-change”) for changing the effect symbol 8 again is performed. For example, after the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is started and the speed (variation speed) of the variable display becomes high and substantially constant, the final stop symbol (third stop symbol) among the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. ) Is used as the above-mentioned re-variation symbol, and after the temporary stop display of the effect symbol 8, the effect symbol 8 is again variably displayed (re-variable) at a high speed. The number of executions of such re-change (and temporary stop) of the effect design 8 is determined by the re-change pattern. Note that the number of effect symbols to be temporarily stopped by the re-variation effect may be at least one. Therefore, as shown in this embodiment, not only the three effect symbols are temporarily stopped and then re-varied, but also two effect symbols (for example, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R) are temporarily stopped and then the three effect symbols are temporarily stopped. It is also possible to re-variate all the effect symbols or to re-variate all three effect symbols after temporarily stopping one effect symbol (for example, the left effect symbol 8L).

  Next, in S4506, a notice effect setting process related to the setting of the notice effect is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, various notice effects such as a notice effect (holding pre-reading notice) based on a prior determination result (effect hold information) and a notice effect related to the current special figure change display (variable effect) (the change notice) are provided. Since it can be executed, in S4506, for each notice effect, an execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the notice effect including whether to execute (execution presence / absence) is set. Specifically, based on the random number for determining the notice effect obtained in S4501 and the notice determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the notice effect pattern including the presence / absence of the notice effect is determined, A notice effect pattern is set based on the determination result.

  It should be noted that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination that can be identified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502 described above, that is, the result of the success / failure determination (big hit determination) related to the current special figure fluctuation display (big hit or miss), and the same fluctuation Variation pattern information of special symbol that can be identified by analysis result of start command, that is, variation pattern related to current special diagram variation display, and further, pre-determination result that can be identified by presentation hold information stored in S4400 described above, that is, current The notice effect pattern set in S4506, that is, the type of notice effect to be executed (notice type), the form, the presence / absence of the notice effect, etc., differ depending on the stored pre-drawing prefetch result. Also, when executing a notice effect, one of the plurality of notice effects may be performed (one kind of notice effect), or two or more notice effects (multiple kinds of notice effects) may be combined. In other words, a plurality of types of notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one variation display (during variation effects).

  Here, in the present embodiment, the execution period (period from the start to the end of the change) of the change effect (change display of the effect symbol 8) is displayed as follows: (1) the effect symbol 8 (effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) And a period (hereinafter also referred to as “first period”) from when the first stop symbol (the left effect symbol 8L) or the second stop symbol (the right effect symbol 8R) is stopped (temporarily stopped). (2) A period (hereinafter also referred to as “second period”) from when the reach is established until the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (temporary stop or fixed stop), and (3) the three effect symbols. Think of it divided into three periods: the period from the time when 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped to when the variable display is restarted until the fixed stop (determined stop display) (hereinafter also referred to as “third period”). And at least one period from the first period to the third period It is possible to run out. In addition, the second period and the third period are periods that are set to a fluctuating effect corresponding to a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) with a fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more, of which the third period has a fluctuation time of 45000 ms or more. This is a period that is set to the fluctuation effect corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9). In other words, the execution period of the normal reach effect is included in the second period, and the execution period of the SP reach effect (also referred to as “development effect”) developed from the normal reach effect (second period) is included in the third period. .

  The notice effect performed in the first period is also called “first period notice” or “variable early notice”, and the notice effect executed in the second period is “second notice” or “variable”. Also referred to as “mid-stage notice”, the notice effect performed in the third period is also referred to as “third-period notice” or “variable end notice”.

  In this embodiment, an effect using the effect button 63 (hereinafter also referred to as “operation effect”) is provided as a kind of notice effect, and in S4506, an execution pattern of the operation effect (hereinafter referred to as “operation effect pattern”). Is also set (determined) including whether or not the operation effect is executed. The operation effect can be executed in at least one of the first period to the third period described above, and includes a plurality of operation effect patterns related to the operation effects that can be executed in each period ( Remember). For this reason, in S4506, when an operation effect is executed, it is determined at which timing (when) and in which pattern (how) the operation effect is executed. That is, in S4506, the operation effect pattern in accordance with the variation effect pattern determined (selected) in the previous S4505 is an operation effect determination random number (a kind of random number for notice effect determination) and an operation effect determination table (not shown). Is determined (selected). The operation effects include those that are executed as “pending pre-reading notice” and those that are executed as “the relevant change notice”, but the operation effects described in this embodiment are executed as “the relevant change notice”. And The operation effect is also referred to as “input effect”. The operation effects that can be executed in the first period are also referred to as “first operation effects” and “first input effects”, and the operation effects that can be executed in the second period are “second operation effects” and “ The operation effect that can be executed in the third period is also referred to as “third operation effect” or “third input effect”.

  Next, in S4507, based on the variation effect pattern set in S4505 and the announcement effect pattern (including the operation effect pattern) set in S4506, the variation for starting the variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol 8 and the announcement effect, etc. A production start command is set in the sub output buffer (S4507), and the variation production start processing is completed. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, in S4505. Predetermined variation effect image data corresponding to the set variation effect pattern and the notification effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, the predetermined announcement effect image data corresponding to the announcement effect pattern set in S4506 Are read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and effect display (variation effect, notice effect, etc.) based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Moreover, the fluctuation display (flashing display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Operation effect pattern determination processing]
Next, when it is determined that the operation effect (at least one of the first to third operation effects) is to be executed in the notice effect setting process (S4506) described above, the execution pattern of the operation effect to be executed ( The operation effect pattern determination process (S4600) for determining the operation effect pattern) will be described with reference to FIG. The operation effect pattern determination process (S4600) is performed in the notice effect setting process (S4506) when the variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol 8 started by the above-described variation effect start process (S4402) includes the operation effect. It is a process executed in

  As described above, in this embodiment, the period from the start to the end of the fluctuation display of the production symbol 8, that is, the execution period of the fluctuation production, is roughly divided into the “first period” of the fluctuation early stage and the “second period” of the fluctuation middle stage. The “period” and the “third period” at the end of the fluctuation are the three periods, and the first operation effect can be executed in the first period, the second operation effect in the second period, and the third operation effect in the third period. It is possible. Corresponding to this, as shown in FIG. 43, in the operation effect pattern determination process (S4600), it is first determined whether or not the operation effect to be executed is the first operation effect (S4601), and the first operation. When it is determined that it is not an effect (NO in S4601), the process proceeds to S4603 without performing the process of S4602, and when it is determined that it is the first operation effect (YES in S4601), the first operation that is the execution pattern A production pattern is determined (S4602).

  In the present embodiment, the first operation effect is executed based on the operation of the first effect button 63a within a predetermined operation reception period that occurs during the first period. As the first operation effect, an effect (hereinafter referred to as “button notice”) that suggests the feasibility (expected degree) of reach effect (normal reach, SP reach, etc.) or stop display of a big hit mode, etc. Say). In addition, as a button advance notice (first operation effect), a comment image representing a state in which a predetermined character issues a comment that suggests an expectation is displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). (Not shown), and an “item notice” (not shown) in which an item image representing the appearance of an item indicating the expectation degree is displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). Yes. Each of these comment notices and item notices has multiple execution patterns that differ depending on the degree of expectation of the contents and types of comments and items. In S4602, any one of the multiple execution patterns is selected this time. It is determined as an execution pattern (first operation effect pattern) of a button notice (first operation effect) to be executed. This determination is based on the operation effect determination random number (not shown) acquired in S4501 described above and a first operation effect pattern determination table (not shown) stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. This is performed, and any one of a plurality of execution patterns is selected (determined) according to the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (big hit determination) related to the current variation display and the variation pattern of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, the operation mode of the first effect button 63a that triggers the execution of the button notice (first operation effect) is pressed once (one push) during the operation reception period. “Short press”. The operation acceptance period is a period (acceptance period) for accepting the operation of the effect button 63 (input by the input means) as valid, and in this embodiment, the operation acceptance period for executing the button notice is shown. “5 seconds”.

  Next, in S4603, it is determined whether or not the operation effect to be executed is the second operation effect (S4603). If it is determined that the operation effect is not the second operation effect (NO in S4603), the process of S4605 is not performed. When the process proceeds to the second operation effect (YES in S4603), the second operation effect pattern that is the execution pattern is determined (S4604). This determination is made based on the operation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 described above and the second operation effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 46) stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Basically, this is performed in the same manner as the determination of the first operation effect pattern (S4602) described above. However, the execution pattern of the second operation effect is different from the first operation effect (button notice).

  In the present embodiment, the second operation effect is executed based on the operation of the first effect button 63a within a predetermined operation reception period that occurs during the second period. As the second operation effect, there is provided an effect (hereinafter also referred to as “development advance notice”) that gives an expectation to develop into an SP reach effect due to the change. In addition, the operation mode of the first effect button 63a that triggers the execution of the advance notice (second operation effect) is “continuous hit” in which the first effect button 63a is repeatedly pressed within the operation reception period, and the operation reception period is within the operation reception period. The advance notice (second operation effect) is executed in a manner corresponding to the number of times the button is repeatedly pressed (hereinafter also referred to as “number of consecutive hits”). Specifically, when the number of consecutive hits within the operation reception period reaches a predetermined number, an aspect (hereinafter also referred to as “first development surging aspect”) that suggests that the degree of expectation of development for SP reach production is further increased. )), When an advance notice is made and the predetermined number of times has not been reached, an aspect that suggests that the degree of expectation of development for SP reach production is not so high (hereinafter also referred to as a “second advancement form”). )) Advance notice is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the number of consecutive strikes (hereinafter also referred to as “target repeated strikes”) at which the advance notice of the “first development strike mode” that the player generally expects (appears) to appear (execute) will be executed. The number of times is fixed. Further, a plurality of operation reception periods having different lengths are provided as the operation reception periods when executing the advance notice (second operation effect). An execution pattern (second operation effect pattern) of the advance notice (second operation effect) is determined by the difference in the length of the operation reception period. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46, five patterns “patterns A to E” are provided as the second operation effect pattern, and the operation reception is performed from the reference with the operation reception period of the pattern C among them as the reference. Two patterns A and B having a short period and two patterns D and E having an operation reception period longer than the reference are provided. The operation acceptance period for each pattern is “3 seconds” for pattern A, “4 seconds” for pattern B, “5 seconds” for pattern C, “7 seconds” for pattern D, and “10 seconds” for pattern E. Yes. Depending on the relationship between the operation acceptance period of each pattern and the number of consecutive strikes (40 times in this example) that the advance notice will be executed in the first development manner, the predetermined number of times (in this example) In this case, the level (difficulty) of the possibility of achieving “40 times” consecutive hits is determined. In the case of the present embodiment, if the first effect button 63a is repeatedly hit at a pace of “8 times” per second, it is possible to make “40 times” repeatedly in 5 seconds, and the second operation effect is based on this. Patterns (patterns A to E) are defined. That is, the pattern C is a reference pattern. Therefore, the possibility of achieving 40 consecutive hits is the lowest (substantially impossible) in pattern A (3 seconds), pattern B (4 seconds), pattern C (5 seconds), pattern D (7 seconds), It becomes higher in the order of pattern E (10 seconds). Therefore, for the player, as the operation reception period becomes longer than the reference, it is possible to achieve 40 consecutive hits (target hit count) with a time margin. The target number of times of hitting (predetermined number of times) does not need to be “40 times”. Can be arbitrarily determined.

  Further, the second operation effect pattern determination table of the present embodiment is data that can determine (select) any one of the patterns A to E according to the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (big hit, miss). It has a structure. That is, according to the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (big hit, off), random numbers for determining the operation effects having a range from “0” to “99” are assigned to the patterns A to E. The data structure is such that the selection rate of a pattern having a relatively long operation reception period is high, and the selection ratio of a pattern having a relatively short operation reception period is high when the operation reception period is off. For this reason, in the advance notice in the second period, the expectation for the development to SP reach production and the big hit is the highest in the pattern E in which the operation reception period is the longest 10 seconds, and the following pattern D (7 seconds), Pattern C (5 seconds), pattern B (4 seconds), and pattern A (3 seconds) decrease in this order. In S4604, using such a second operation effect pattern determination table, the execution pattern (second operation effect pattern) of advance notice is determined (selected). The details of the advance notice will be described later.

  Next, in S4605, it is determined whether or not the operation effect to be executed is the third operation effect (S4605). If it is determined that the operation effect is not the third operation effect (NO in S4605), this process is performed without performing the process of S4606. When it is determined that it is the third operation effect (YES in S4605), the third operation effect pattern that is the execution pattern is determined (S4606), and this process is ended. In the present embodiment, the third operation effect is executed based on the operation of the second effect button 63b within a predetermined operation reception period that occurs during the third period. As the third operation effect, there is provided an effect (hereinafter also referred to as “definite strike notice”) that gives a sense of expectation that the big hit mode will be confirmed and stopped due to the change. In addition, as a final strike announcement (third operation effect), a “high expectation strike announcement” (first final strike announcement) suggesting that there is an extremely high possibility that the big hit mode will be fixed and stopped. It is provided with a “low expectation advance notice” (second confirmed advance notice) that suggests that the possibility of being made is lower than that. Although illustration is omitted, the movable decorative member 14 falls (appears) on the front side of the display screen 7a in the high expectation announcement, and the movable decorative member 14 does not fall (appears) in the low expectation announcement. A predetermined cut-in image is displayed on the display screen 7a. In S4606, one of these two execution patterns (high expectation advance notice, low expectation advance notice) is determined as the execution pattern (third operation effect pattern) of the final advance notice to be executed this time. This determination is based on the operation effect determination random number (not shown) acquired in S4501 described above and a third operation effect pattern determination table (not shown) stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Basically, it is performed in the same manner as the determination of the first operation effect pattern (S4602) and the determination of the second operation effect pattern (S4604) described above. Regarding the third operation effect, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination related to the fluctuation is a big hit, the “high expectation degree advance notice” can be executed (selected) rather than the “low expectation degree advance notice”. In the case of deviating, there is a higher possibility that the “low expectation announcement” will be executed (selected) than the “high expectation announcement”.

  In addition, as an operation mode of the second effect button 63b serving as a trigger for executing the final announcement (third operation effect), the first effect button 63b is pressed once (one push) during the operation reception period. And “pull” that pulls the second effect button 63b once within the operation reception period, and “rotation” that rotates the second effect button 63b in either the left or right direction (one direction) during the operation reception period. Provided. The execution pattern (third operation effect pattern) of the final announcement notice also includes the operation mode of those second presentation buttons 63b. In S4606, the second presentation button 63b is operated together with the execution pattern of the final announcement notice. The mode (“press once”, “pull” or “rotate”) is also determined. It should be noted that the operation acceptance period when executing the final announcement is “5 seconds”.

  When the operation effect pattern (at least one of the first to third operation effect patterns) is determined by the operation effect pattern determination process (S4600) including the above S4601 to S4606, the determined operation effect pattern is obtained by the process of S4506 described above. Is set. The first operation effect pattern is an operation effect pattern that can be set as a change effect corresponding to a change pattern (see FIG. 9) having a change time of 12000 ms or more. Further, the second operation effect pattern is an operation effect pattern that can be set by a variation effect corresponding to a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30000 ms or more, that is, a variation effect including a reach effect (second period). The third operation effect pattern is an operation that can be set with a variation effect corresponding to a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 45000 ms or more, that is, an operation that can be set with a variation effect including an SP reach effect (third period). It is a production pattern.

[Operation effects related processing]
Next, the operation effect related process (S4304) executed in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) will be described. The operation effect related process (S4304) is a process related to the execution of the effect (operation effect) by the effect button 63 (first effect button 63a, second effect button 63b). As shown in FIG. 44, in the operation effect related process (S4304), first, it is determined whether or not the operation reception period flag is OFF (S4701), and when it is determined that it is not OFF (ON) (S4701). NO), the process proceeds to S4706 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation reception period flag is OFF (YES in S4701), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the operation reception period (S4702). If it is not the start timing (NO in S4702), S4703 or later This processing (operation effect related processing) is finished without performing the above processing, and if it is the start timing (YES in S4702), the operation reception period flag is turned ON (S4703).

  Here, as described above, the operation acceptance period is a period (acceptance period) in which the operation of the effect button 63 (input by the input means) is accepted as valid. When the operation effect pattern is set in S4506 described above, the variation effect started in response to this is accompanied by an effect based on the operation effect pattern (variation effect with operation effect). When the execution timing of the operation effect arrives during the execution (YES in S4702), the operation reception period flag is turned ON accordingly (S4703), and the operation reception period is started (generated). Therefore, it is possible to specify whether or not the operation reception period is in progress based on the setting status (ON / OFF) of the operation reception period flag (S4701). It can be said that it is a flag indicating whether or not it is in the middle. Thus, it can be said that the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit) that performs the process of turning on the operation reception period flag (S4703) functions as a “reception period generation unit”. Note that the execution timing of the operation effect during the variation effect (while the effect symbol 8 is being displayed) is based on the change effect pattern set in S4505 and the operation effect pattern (notification effect pattern) set in S4506. Yes, it may occur in one or a plurality of periods among the three periods of the “first period”, “second period”, and “third period” described above.

  Next, in S4704, an operation acceptance period timer is set (S4704). The operation reception period timer is a timer for defining the time from the start to the end of the operation reception period, that is, the length of the operation reception period. In this embodiment, the operation reception period timer is a subtractive timer. In addition, the operation acceptance period when executing the button notice based on the first operation effect pattern and the operation acceptance period when executing the final announcement notice based on the third operation effect pattern are all “5 seconds” (fixed time). ). Furthermore, the operation acceptance period when executing the advance announcement based on the second operation effect pattern differs depending on the pattern type (patterns A to E) of the second operation effect pattern. It is one of “5 seconds”, “7 seconds”, and “10 seconds” (variable time) (see FIG. 46). For this reason, the value (setting value) of the operation reception period timer set in S4704 is determined according to the operation effect pattern related to the operation effect (operation effect to be executed) to be executed this time. For example, when the operation effect pattern is “first operation effect pattern” and “third operation effect pattern”, “5000 ms” is set in the operation reception period timer. When the operation effect pattern is “second operation effect pattern”, if the pattern type is “pattern A”, “3000 ms”, and if “pattern B”, “4000 ms”, “pattern C”. If there is “5000 ms”, “7000 ms” is set in the “pattern D”, and “10000 ms” is set in the operation reception period timer in the case of “pattern E”. Thus, the operation reception period timer set in S4704 starts operation (time measurement) with the start of an operation promotion effect described later. The operation reception period is not limited to the one shown in the present embodiment, and can be determined as appropriate according to the variation effect pattern or the operation effect pattern. The operation reception period timer is an addition type timer. Also good. Further, it can be said that the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit) that executes the process of S4704 functions as a setting unit capable of setting a predetermined time as the operation reception period.

  Next, in S4705, a promotion effect start command for starting an operation promotion effect (hereinafter also simply referred to as “promotion effect”) for prompting the player to operate the effect button 63 is set in the sub output buffer (S4705). . As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with two types of effect buttons, the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1, FIG. 5, etc.), which are used for operation effects. The type of operation buttons (operation target operation buttons), the operation mode, the length of the operation reception period, and the like are determined by the operation effect pattern. In response to this, the promotion effect start command set in S4705 is the operation effect based on the operation effect pattern set in S4506 described above, that is, the effect button (first effect) for the operation effect related to the current operation effect. The button 63a or the second effect button 63b), information that can specify the operation mode and the operation reception period are included. When this promotion effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the type of the effect button specified based on the received promotion effect start command and its operation mode. The image data for promotion effect corresponding to the operation reception period is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the promotion effect by the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 47A, the promotion effect is an effect button image BG simulating the appearance of the effect button (the first effect button 63a in the drawing), and an operation reception indicating the operation reception period. This is performed by displaying the period image KG on the display screen 7a displaying the variation effect. As described above, in this embodiment, there are two types of effect buttons, the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b, and the operation mode of each effect button includes a plurality of “short press”, “continuous hit”, and the like. A mode exists. Corresponding to this, in the promotion effect, an effect button image BG is used to display an image (moving image) showing that the effect button of the operation target related to the execution of the current operation effect moves in a mode corresponding to the operation mode. Display as. For example, when the effect button to be operated is the first effect button 63a and the operation mode is "short press", the first effect button 63a is lowered from the state protruding upward, and then the original protrusion state An image (moving image) showing the state of returning to (up) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 47A, an image (moving image) representing the remaining time of the operation reception period with a level gauge is displayed below the effect button image BG as the operation reception period image KG. Through such a promotion effect, the player can recognize an effect button (operation target effect button) to be operated, its operation mode, the length of the operation reception period (remaining time), and the like.

  The operation reception period image KG shown in FIG. 47A corresponds to the first operation effect pattern (corresponding to the button notice, that is, when the operation reception period of “5 seconds” occurs during the first period. In the figure, the black portion of the operation reception period image KG (level gauge) indicates the remaining time.In Fig. 47 (a), the period of the period from the start of the operation reception period. The remaining time of the operation reception period is displayed in such a manner that the black portion of the operation reception period image KG (level gauge) decreases from left to right as the operation reception period elapses (progress). As for the operation reception period image KG corresponding to the second operation effect pattern (development advance notice), as shown in Fig. 47 (b), the pattern type (patterns A to E) of the second operation effect pattern. Depending on the operation acceptance period Five types of operation reception period images having different lengths (time) are provided, and any one of these five types is displayed according to the pattern type of the second operation effect pattern to be executed. Although (a) and (b) show the effect button image BG simulating the appearance of the first effect button 63a, the operation effect button is the second effect button 63b (in the case of the third operation effect pattern). ), An effect button image BG simulating the appearance of the second effect button 63b is displayed with movement according to the operation mode (press once, pull, rotate, etc.) In the third operation effect pattern. Similarly to the pattern C of the first operation effect pattern and the second operation effect pattern, the operation reception period image KG corresponding to the operation reception period of “5 seconds” is displayed.

  Here, one or both of the effect button image BG and the operation reception period image KG constituting the promotion effect are also referred to as “promotion image” or “operation promotion image”. Further, when executing such a promotion effect, an effect control microcomputer 91 that performs a process of setting a promotion effect start command in the sub output buffer and transmitting the command to the image control board 100, and a promotion image (operation promotion image based on the command) ) Is displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), it can be said that the image control microcomputer 101 functions as "promoting image display means". Furthermore, the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) that displays the operation reception period image KG, the effect control microcomputer 91 and the image control microcomputer 101 that perform processing related to the display of the operation reception period image KG (execution of the promotion effect). Can be said to function as “notification means”.

  Next, in S4706, it is determined whether or not the effect button 63 (first effect button 63a or second effect button 63b) has been operated (S4706). This determination of S4706 is based on the switch data created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d in the 2 ms timer interruption process (S4009) described above, that is, the switch state acquisition process (S4303) described above. This is done by referring to the switch data stored in the RAM. As a result, when it is determined that the effect button 63 has been operated (YES in S4706), the processing after S4710 shown in FIG. 45 is performed and it is determined that the effect button 63 has not been operated (NO in S4706). It is determined whether or not the operation reception period timer set in S4704 is “0” (zero) (S4707). As described above, in S4704, the time for determining the operation reception period according to the operation effect pattern is set and the operation reception period timer is subtracted. Therefore, in S4707, the operation reception period timer is not “0”. If it is determined (NO in S4707), the operation reception period still remains, and if it is determined to be “0” (YES in S4707), the operation reception period has elapsed (terminated). Therefore, when it is determined that the operation reception period timer is not “0” (NO in S4707), this process is terminated without performing the processes after S4708, and when it is determined that the operation reception period timer is “0” (S4707). YES), the promotion effect end command is set in the sub output buffer (S4708), the operation acceptance period flag is turned OFF (S4709), and this process is finished. When the promotion effect end command set in S4708 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 executes the promotion effect that has been executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Exit. Accordingly, the button image BG and the operation reception period image KG that have been displayed on the display screen 7a until then are deleted from the screen.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4706 that the effect button 63 has been operated (YES in S4706), that is, the operation target effect button is operated in a predetermined operation mode within the operation effective period (during execution of the promotion effect). In S4710 shown in FIG. 45, it is determined whether or not the operation effect to be executed is the second operation effect (development advance notice) (S4710). As described above, in this embodiment, three periods of “first period”, “second period”, and “third period” are defined as timings at which the operation effect can be executed during the execution of the variable effect. The operation effect that can be executed in the first period is “first operation effect”, the operation effect that can be executed in the second period is “second operation effect”, and the operation effect that can be executed in the third period is “third”. "Operation production". Of the first to third operation effects, the second operation effect is an operation mode (continuous hitting) that requires multiple operations (pressing) of the first effect button 63a. About 3 operation effects, it is the operation mode (pressing, pressing, pulling, rotation, etc.) sufficient by one operation of the 1st effect button 63a or the 2nd effect button 63b. In response to this, in S4710, it is determined whether or not the operation effect (operation effect pattern) to be executed is the second operation effect (second operation effect pattern).

  If it is determined in S4710 that the operation effect to be executed is not the second operation effect (development advance notice) (NO in S4710), that is, the operation effect to be executed this time is the first operation effect (button notice) or the second In the case of a three-operation effect (a final announcement notice), an operation effect command (first operation effect command or third operation effect command) instructing execution of the first operation effect or the third operation effect is set in the sub output buffer. At the same time (S4713), the operation acceptance period flag is set to OFF (S4709 in FIG. 44), and this process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation effect to be executed this time is the second operation effect (development advance notice) (YES in S4710), it is determined whether or not the count value of the repeated hit counter is “40” ( S4711). Here, the counter-counting counter is a counter (counting unit) that counts the number of times the first effect button 63a is repeatedly hit, and the operation effect (operation effect pattern) to be executed is the second operation effect (second operation effect pattern). If the first effect button 63a is operated, that is, every time the first effect button detection switch 63c detects that the first effect button 63a is pressed, 1 is added. When it is determined in S4711 that the count value of the repeated hit counter is “40” (YES in S4711), the repeated hit counter is initialized (reset) (S4712), and the second operation effect (here, “first” An operation effect command (second operation effect command) for instructing execution of the “advance development mode advancement mode” is set in the sub output buffer (S4713), and the operation reception period flag is turned OFF (S4709 in FIG. 44). This processing is finished. As described above, the “first advancement advance notice” is the second operation effect when the number of consecutive hits within the operation reception period reaches the target number of consecutive hits (“40 times in this example”). It is.

  When the operation effect command set in S4713 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 corresponds to the operation effect to be executed this time based on the reception of the operation effect command. The operation effect image data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, the promotion effect that has been executed so far is terminated (the button image or the like is deleted), and the operation effect based on the read image data, that is, “button notice”, “ The advance notice of development in the first development manner or the notice of finalization is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. The operation effect mode (execution mode) executed in this way is based on the operation effect pattern set in S4506 described above, and any of the operation effects here is executed as “the change notice”. . Therefore, the player can develop the SP reach and expect the jackpot (reliability) related to the fluctuation display (fluctuation presentation) of the presentation symbol 8 currently being executed through the operation presentation displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Can be predicted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4711 that the count value of the repeated hit counter is not “40” (NO in S4711), the repeated hit counter is incremented by 1 (S4714), and a repeated hit effect command for instructing execution of the repeated hit effect is issued. Set to the sub output buffer (S4715). When the set continuous hit effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 receives an image for the repeated hit count counting effect described later based on the reception of the continuous hit effect command. Data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a repeated hit count counting effect based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The number of times of repeated hits is determined every time the player presses the first effect button 63a before executing the second operation effect (development advance notice) based on the second operation effect pattern. It is an effect displayed on the display screen 7a in real time. The player can check the current number of consecutive hits (progression status of consecutive hits) through the repeated hit count count effect displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  Next, in S4716, it is determined whether or not the operation reception period timer is “0” (zero) (S4716). This determination process is the same process as S4707 described above, and targets the operation reception period timer set in S4704. If it is determined that the operation reception period timer is not “0” (NO in S4716), the process ends without performing the processes of S4717, S4718, and S4709 (see FIG. 44), and the operation reception period timer is “0”. If it is determined (YES in S4716), the repeated hit counter is initialized (reset) (S4717), and the repeated hit unachieved effect command (second operation effect command) is set in the sub output buffer (S4718). The operation acceptance period flag is turned off (S4709 in FIG. 44), and this process is terminated. When the consecutive hit non-achieving effect command (second operation effect command) set in S4718 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 receives the consecutive hit non-achieving effect command. Based on the above, the operation effect image data corresponding to the operation effect when the number of consecutive hits has not been reached (here, “the advance notice of the development of the second development effect”) is read from the ROM of the image control board 100 and executed so far. The promotion effect is ended (the button image or the like is deleted), and the operation effect (the advance notice of the development of the second development mode) is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. In addition, as described above, the “second advancement advance notice” indicates that the second operation when the number of consecutive hits within the operation reception period does not reach the target number of consecutive hits (“40” in this example). Production. The “advance advance notice of the second development effect” (second operation effect) executed in this way is also based on the operation effect pattern set in S4506 described above, and is executed as “the relevant change notice”. is there.

  In executing the above various operation effects (first to third operation effects), various effect commands (operation effect commands, unsuccessful hit effect commands, etc.) are set in the sub output buffer, and the image control board 100 is operated. The effect control microcomputer 91 that performs the process of transmitting to the image and the image control microcomputer 101 that performs the process of displaying the operation effect image on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) based on the command are “execution of predetermined effect”. It can be said that it functions as a means.

[Development notice]
Next, the “development advance notice” (second operation effect) that can be executed during the second period (after the reach is established) during the variation display of the effect symbol 8 (during execution of the variation effect) will be described. As described above, the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the production symbol 8 (the execution period of the fluctuation production) is roughly divided into three periods of “first period”, “second period”, and “third period”. Of these, the second period is a period from the reach establishment to the stop of the effect symbol 8 (temporary stop), that is, “a period from the reach establishment to the development of the SP reach effect”. By generating an operation reception period (see FIG. 46) based on the second operation effect pattern during such a second period, and prompting the player to repeatedly hit the first effect button 63a during the reception period, It is possible to raise the player's expectation for the development of SP reach production.

  Specifically, when the display of the second operation effect pattern by the notice effect setting process (S4506) is received and the variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol 8 is started on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, Reach is established at the timing when the fluctuating first period elapses, and reach production (normal reach) is performed in the subsequent second period. After that, at a predetermined time during the second period (during reach), the effect design 8 in the reach state is reduced and displayed on the upper left of the display screen 7a, and the target number of consecutive hits (within the operation acceptance period) ( An effect (hereinafter also referred to as “instruction effect”) for instructing the player to make a predetermined number of consecutive hits is executed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 48A). The instruction effect is in accordance with the second operation effect pattern set in the aforementioned S4506, ie, the second operation effect pattern (see FIG. 46) determined in the aforementioned operation effect pattern determination process (S4600). This is executed before the start of the operation acceptance period. For example, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), it is performed by displaying a character such as “Strike 40 times or more within ○ seconds!”. In this case, for example, if the second operation effect pattern is “pattern A”, the content of the instruction effect is “do it 40 times or more within 3 seconds!”, And if it is “pattern C”, within “5 seconds” If it is “Pattern E”, it will be “Strike 40 times or more within 10 seconds!”.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), on the display screen 7a, following the above-described instruction effect, the operation reception period will start soon with the arrival of the operation reception period start timing (sequential hitting start timing). An effect indicating the effect (hereinafter also referred to as “start notification effect”) is executed, and then, with the start of the operation reception period, an acceleration effect is executed (started) as shown in FIG. As described above, the promotion effect is performed by displaying the effect button image BG and the operation reception period image KG. For the operation reception period image KG, the second operation effect pattern set in S4506 is used. An image (see FIG. 47 (b)) according to an aspect according to (second operation effect pattern determined in S4600) is displayed. In addition, on the display screen 7a, during the execution of the promotion effect, that is, during the operation reception period, the repeated effect count counting effect that indicates the number of times of repeated hits in real time is performed based on the first hit button 63a being repeatedly hit ( (See FIG. 48 (c)). This repeated hitting count effect is performed based on the repeated hitting effect command transmitted from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100, and can be displayed by updating (adding) the repeated hit count image. This is done by displaying RG on the display screen 7a. It can be said that the number of consecutive hits indicated by the repeated hit count count effect is equal to the count value of the consecutive hit count counter (see FIG. 45) and indicates the count value.

  When the number of consecutive strikes of the first effect button 63a within the operation acceptance period indicated by the operation acceptance period image KG reaches a predetermined target number of consecutive strikes (“40 times in this example”), the display screen 7a As shown in 48 (d1), the advance notice is executed in the “first advance form” which suggests that the expectation level of the SP reach production development is increased. In the present embodiment, a cut-in image CG of a predetermined ally character appearing in the SP reach effect is displayed as an advance notice of the first advancement aspect. On the other hand, when the number of consecutive strikes of the first effect button 63a within the operation acceptance period indicated by the operation acceptance period image KG does not reach the target number of consecutive strikes (“40 times” in this example), the display screen 7a shows FIG. As shown in (d2), the advance notice is executed in the “second advance form” that suggests that the degree of expectation of SP reach production development is not so high. In the present embodiment, a background image HG representing a predetermined enemy character and the characters “...” Is displayed as advance notice of the development of the second development style.

  The above-described production display from “instruction production” to “development advance notice” (from FIG. 48 (a) to (d1) or (d2)) is performed after the reach is established and before it is developed into the SP reach production. Is called. Further, the advance notice of development (first advancement aspect or second advancement aspect) is executed in accordance with the branch timing of whether or not to shift to the third period. The variation effect being executed progresses to the third period and develops into the SP reach effect (development effect), or the variation effect ends without proceeding to the third period (without developing into the SP reach effect). It should be noted that a series of productions from “instruction production” to “development advance notice” can be collectively regarded as “development production production”.

[Effects of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment described above, when it is roughly classified from the start to the end of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, (1) the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped). ), And (2) the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped (temporarily stopped) after the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped) and reach is established. Or the second period until the final stop) and (3) the third period from the start of re-variation after the three effect symbols 8L, 8C and 8R temporarily stop until the final stop. The operation effect (input effect) by the effect button 63 (input means) can be executed. And among these three periods, as an operation effect (second operation effect) that can be executed in the second period, the advance notice according to the number of consecutive strikes of the first effect button 63a within the operation reception period (first) It is possible to execute the advanced development mode and the second advanced development mode, and the operation reception period for executing the advanced development notice depends on the type of the second operation effect pattern set at the start of the variation effect. It can vary (see FIG. 46). Therefore, for the player, depending on the length of the operation reception period indicated by the operation reception period image KG (see FIG. 47B), a predetermined number of times (in this example, “40” Times)) may or may not be possible. That is, it may be easy to finish the predetermined number of times (target number of times of continuous hits) within the operation reception period, or it may be difficult or impossible. Thereby, the player is noticed in the operation reception period (remaining time) indicated (notified) by the operation reception period image KG displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) as a promotion effect. It becomes possible to improve. In particular, in the present embodiment, the target number of consecutive strikes (predetermined number) required for execution of the advance notice of advancement in the first advancement manner is set to a fixed number, so that the advancement advance notice corresponds to the first advancement manner and the second development. Which of the turning modes is executed depends on the length of the operation reception period. Therefore, the player's interest is easily collected during the operation reception period indicated (notified) by the operation reception period image KG.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of operation reception periods (reception times) for executing the second operation effect are provided according to the type of the second operation effect pattern (see FIG. 46). The operation reception period timer is set based on the second operation effect pattern set at the start of the variation effect (see S4704 in FIG. 44), and the operation reception period image KG corresponding to this is displayed. . As described above, the operation reception period can be managed by time according to the type of the operation effect pattern, so that it is easy to diversify the operation reception period. As a result, it is possible to increase the variation of the operation reception period and improve the game entertainment.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, one of a plurality of second operation effect patterns having different operation reception periods is selected (determined) based on the result of the special symbol success / failure determination. When the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result is a big hit, the selection rate of the pattern with a relatively long operation reception period is high, and when it is off, the operation reception period is relatively The selection rate of short patterns is high (see FIG. 46). Based on the second operation effect pattern selected (determined) according to such a selection condition, an operation reception period when the second operation effect (development advance notice) is executed is set, and an operation reception period image corresponding to this is set. KG is displayed. For this reason, depending on the length (long / short) of the operation reception period indicated (notified) by the operation reception period image KG displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), the result of the variable effect (display result of the variable display) ) Can be a big hit (specific display result) (hit reliability). Accordingly, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by drawing attention to the player during the operation reception period indicated (notified) by the operation reception period image KG.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The present embodiment is mainly different from the first embodiment described above in the aspect of the fluctuating effect including the second operation effect (development advance notice) and the aspect of the promotion effect in executing the second operation effect. . In the following, differences (configuration, operational effects, etc.) from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and description of points (configurations, operational effects, etc.) common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

  In the above-described first embodiment, in the variation effect executed in response to the setting of the second operation effect pattern (S4506, S4600), the advance notice is given starting from the “instruction effect” after the second period is entered (second This led to execution of the operation effect (see FIG. 48). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, an effect that leads to execution of the advance notice (second operation effect) is executed (started) from the first period (before the reach is established).

  In other words, when the second operation effect pattern is set in the notice effect setting process (S4506) and the display of the effect symbol 8 on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is started (fluctuation effect) soon, FIG. As shown to (a), while the effect design 8 in the variable display is reduced-displayed on the upper left of the display screen 7a, the striking time acquisition effect is started. The repeated hitting time acquisition effect is an effect indicating how long (how many seconds) it is possible to acquire the continuous hit when the first effect button 63a is repeatedly hit in the variation effect, and is set in S4506. This is performed based on the two-operation effect pattern (second operation effect pattern determined in S4600). Specifically, the continuous hitting time acquisition effect is mainly displayed on the display screen 7a with the characters “Acquiring repeated hitting time” indicating that the continuous hitting time acquisition effect is being performed, and the first effect button 63a in the present variable effect. This is done by displaying a level meter image MG showing stepwise the time during which it is possible to repeatedly hit and an arrow image that calls attention to the level meter image MG (see FIG. 49A). After that, the meter display of the level meter image MG gradually increases (in steps) as the fluctuation time (direction time) elapses. It is meant to be shown. The continuous hitting time indicated (notified) by the level meter image MG corresponds to the operation reception period corresponding to the second operation effect pattern set in S4506 (second operation effect pattern determined in S4600). (See FIG. 46). Therefore, for example, if the set (determined) second operation effect pattern is “pattern A”, the meter display of the level meter image MG rises to “3”, and if “pattern C”, the level display The meter display of the meter image MG rises to the scale of “5”, and if it is “pattern E”, the meter display of the level meter image MG will rise to “MAX”. In addition, the continuous strike time acquisition effect in which the time (that is, the length of the operation reception period) in which the continuous hit is possible is indicated step by step by displaying the level meter image MG is also referred to as a “step effect”. Further, it can be said that the effect control microcomputer 91 and the image control microcomputer 101 that perform processing related to the execution of the continuous hit time acquisition effect function as “stage effect execution means”.

  In the present embodiment, such repeated hitting time effect is started from the first period in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are variably displayed as soon as the change effect is started (see FIG. 49A). Then, after reaching reach, it is possible to execute until the instruction effect during the second period (the effect of instructing the player to make a predetermined number of consecutive hits within the time limit) is started. 49A to 49C show from the start of the continuous hit time acquisition effect in the first period to the end of the continuous hit time acquisition effect in the second period. Further, here, the second operation effect pattern set in S4506 (the second operation effect pattern determined in S4600) is “pattern E”, that is, the continuous hit time acquisition effect, that is, the operation reception period that occurs after this The case where the meter display of the level meter image MG reaches “MAX” corresponding to “10 seconds” is illustrated.

  After the consecutive hit time acquisition effect, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), the instruction effect is executed while the level meter image MG in the consecutive hit time acquisition effect is displayed on the display screen 7a. The contents of the instruction effect in the present embodiment are basically the same as those in the first embodiment except that the level meter image MG is displayed, and the second operation effect pattern set in S4506 (determined in S4600). The second operation effect pattern). Since the case where the second operation effect pattern is “pattern E” has been exemplified in the description of the previous striking time acquisition effect (see FIGS. 49A to 49C), the content of the instruction effect here is “10. Make 40 strokes or more within a second! " Thereafter, on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), a start notification effect is executed in accordance with the arrival timing of the operation reception period (continuous hitting start timing). Even when the start notification effect is executed, the level meter image MG remains displayed. Then, with the start of the operation reception period, a promotion effect is executed (started) as shown in FIG.

  In the promotion effect of the present embodiment, the effect button image BG is displayed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, but the image indicating the operation reception period (notifying) is changed to the operation reception period image KG of the first embodiment. The level meter image MG is used. That is, the level meter image MG displayed in the continuous hit time acquisition effect is continuously displayed in the promotion effect as it is, and in the promotion effect, the meter display of the level meter image MG that has increased in the previous hit time acquisition effect is displayed in the operation reception period. It goes down with the passage of time. The remaining time of the operation reception period is indicated (notified) by the lowering of the meter display of the level meter image MG (see FIG. 50C). Then, depending on whether or not the number of consecutive strikes of the first effect button 63a within the operation reception period indicated by the level meter image MG has reached a predetermined number of times (in this example, “40 times”), “Development advance notice” or “Development advance notice of the second development aspect” is executed (see FIGS. 48D1 and 48D2).

[Effects of Example 2]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above (embodiment 2), when the variation effect including the second operation effect (development advance notice) is executed, it is executed in the second period during the change effect. It is possible to start from the first period, the “continuous hit time acquisition effect” (stage effect), which is an effect that leads to the advance notice. A level meter image MG is displayed in the continuous hit time acquisition effect, and the change in the display mode of the level meter image MG (increase in the meter display) indicates how many seconds the operation reception period that will occur later will be. Are shown step by step. Then, after the repetitive striking time acquisition effect, in the promotion effect that follows, the rendition button image BG that prompts the player to repetitively strike is displayed, and the level meter image MG displayed in the previous repetitive striking time acquisition effect is displayed as it is. The level meter image MG indicates (notifies) the current operation acceptance period. That is, the continuous hitting time (acquired continuous hitting time) indicated by the level meter image MG in the previous continuous time acquisition effect is displayed as it is as the operation reception period in the subsequent promotion effect as it is by the level meter image MG. The remaining time of the operation reception period is indicated (notified) by the change in the display mode of the image MG (decrease in meter display). For this reason, the length of the current operation reception period (time that can be repeatedly hit) is indicated step by step before the player starts consecutive hits of the effect buttons, that is, before the promotion effect starts. Is possible. Thereby, it is possible to improve the game interest by making the player pay attention to the repeated hitting time acquisition effect executed before the promotion effect.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the fluctuation effect, the continuous hit time acquisition effect is performed from the first period to the predetermined period (before the start of the operation reception period) during the second period. The level meter image MG is displayed in a size larger than the display size of the effect symbol 8 while displaying the effect symbol 8 being displayed in a reduced size (see FIG. 49). The level meter image MG is also displayed as an image indicating the operation reception period (operation reception period image) in the promotion effect after the continuous hit time acquisition effect (see FIG. 50). For this reason, the game is displayed on the level meter image MG displayed from the beginning of the change effect (first period) to the execution timing (the second stage of the second period) of the advance notice (second operation effect) based on repeated strikes of the effect buttons. It is possible to attract the interest of the person. As a result, it is possible to realize an effect with an impact (mainly a hitting time acquisition effect to a promotion effect) mainly for the display of the level meter image MG, and it is possible to enhance the interest from the beginning of the change effect.

  As mentioned above, although Example 1 and 2 was demonstrated as embodiment of this invention, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it limits to the description word of each claim. However, it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has, and to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the first operation that can be executed in the first period by distinguishing the period (execution period) from the start to the end of the variation effect into three periods of the first period, the second period, and the third period. For the third operation effect that can be executed in the effect and the third period, the operation reception period is made uniform (fixed), and for the second operation effect that can be executed in the second period, a plurality of second operation effects that have different operation reception periods A pattern is provided, and the operation reception period can vary depending on the type of the second operation effect pattern set at the start of the change effect. In contrast, for the first operation effect and the third operation effect, a plurality of operation effect patterns having different operation reception periods are provided, and the operation reception period may vary depending on the type of operation effect pattern set at the start of the variable effect. It may be a thing. For example, a plurality of operations including an extremely short time (for example, “0.1 second”) as the operation reception period related to the first operation effect (button advance notice) executed by “short press” of the first effect button 63a. The operation reception period can be determined by the first operation effect pattern. In this case, if the operation reception period is extremely short, a momentary operation (short press) of the first effect button 63a will lead to the execution of the button notice, and conversely, if the operation reception period is long, the time will be increased. It is possible to make a button notice appear by operating (short-pressing) the production button with a margin. Thereby, it becomes possible to increase the variation of the effect using an effect button.

  In the above-described embodiment, “short press” and “continuous hit” are set as the operation mode of the first effect button 63a, and “single press”, “pull”, and “rotation” are set as the operation modes of the second effect button 63b. In addition to this, for example, other operation modes such as “long press” in which the effect button is continuously pressed until a predetermined time elapses during the operation reception period can be set. is there. Further, for example, a plurality of buttons (operation switches) arranged in the vicinity of each other may be used as a production operation means (input means), or a cross key may be used as a production operation means (input means). Is also possible. In this case, a plurality of operation sequences (pushing sequences) of a plurality of operation means such as a plurality of buttons and cross keys are provided, and an operation effect pattern is defined by the relationship between the plurality of operation sequences and a plurality of operation reception periods. Is possible. In this case, for example, if the operation in the operation order (operation mode) indicated by the promotion effect can be completed within the operation reception period (within the time limit) indicated by the promotion effect (operation reception period image). If a success effect (operation effect) corresponding to this is executed and cannot be completed, an operation effect such as executing a corresponding failure effect (operation effect) can be obtained. As a result, it is possible to realize an interesting operation effect using fluctuations in the operation reception period.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation reception period images KG having different operation reception period lengths (times) according to the pattern types (patterns A to E) of the second operation effect pattern are provided and promoted. By displaying one of the operation reception period images KG at the time of production, the operation reception period is indicated (notified) to the player (see FIG. 47). That is, the player can be informed of how many seconds this operation reception period is based on the length of the operation reception period image KG displayed on the display screen when executing the promotion effect. On the other hand, the operation reception period image KG is one type, and the level gauge (black portion shown in FIG. 47) of the operation reception period image KG decreases as the operation reception period elapses (progresses) during execution of the promotion effect. It is also possible to indicate (notify) the length of the operation reception period (remaining time) based on the speed of decrease (decrease speed) during the operation. In this case, since the player cannot understand at a glance how many seconds this operation reception period is at the beginning when the operation reception period image KG is displayed at the start of the promotion effect, the operation reception period image More attention is paid to the operation reception period indicated (notified) by KG. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect using the effect button and improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the length of the operation reception period may vary depending on the pattern type (patterns A to E) of the second operation effect pattern, while the target number of consecutive hits (predetermined number) within the operation reception period is fixed. However, the target number of repeated hits (predetermined number of times) can also be varied. This makes it possible to set more detailed conditions for the relationship between the length of the operation reception period and the number of consecutive hits, and thus it is possible to diversify the operation effects that are executed based on the repeated hits of the effect buttons. This makes it possible to improve the gaming interest.

  Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the level meter image MG is displayed from the repeated hitting time acquisition effect to the promotion effect, and the meter display is gradually raised in the repeated hitting time acquisition effect to indicate the time (operation acceptance period) during which continuous hitting is possible. In addition, the meter display is lowered in the promotion effect with the start of the operation reception period to indicate the remaining time of the operation reception period. It is also possible to display in a manner other than the embodiment with respect to the display of the time that can be repeatedly hit by the continuous time acquisition effect by the level meter image MG and the display of the operation reception period by the promotion effect. For example, the continuous hitting time indicated by the level meter image MG in the continuous hit time acquisition effect is shorter than the operation reception period based on the second operation effect pattern (second operation effect pattern determined in S4600) set in S4506. It is possible to provide a mode in which the operation reception period indicated by the level meter image MG in the subsequent promotion effect is added during the promotion effect (during consecutive hits). In this way, the gameability such that the time that can be repeatedly hit, that is, the operation acceptance period, which is definitely shown in the previous striking time acquisition effect, is added (extended) while the player repeatedly hits the effect button. Can be obtained. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect using the effect button and improve the game entertainment.

  In the above-described second embodiment, the level meter image MG started to be displayed in the consecutive hit time production effect is also used as an image indicating the operation reception period in the subsequent promotion effect. Without using the meter image MG, it is also possible to indicate (notify) the operation reception period using an image different from the level meter image MG in the promotion effect. For example, the operation reception period image KG exemplified in the first embodiment (see FIG. 47B) may be used in the promotion effect after the continuous hit time acquisition effect. In this case, the operation reception period image KG corresponding to the continuous hitting time indicated by the level meter image MG in the continuous hit time acquisition effect may be displayed in the subsequent promotion effect. When the continuous hitting time indicated by the image MG is “5 seconds” (pattern C), in the subsequent promotion effect, the operation reception period image KG corresponding to the operation reception period “5 seconds” is displayed together with the effect button image BG. do it. (See the pattern C column in FIG. 47B).

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation reception period is indicated by the operation reception period image KG (gauge display) and the level meter image MG (meter display) displayed on the image display device (display screen) during the execution of the promotion effect ( The notification mode of the operation reception period is not limited to the embodiment. For example, a timer image (timer display) indicating the remaining time of the operation reception period is displayed on the image display device. In addition to the image display device, a 7-segment display, a dot matrix display, or the like may be provided to display the operation reception period on the display.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the operation effect based on the operation of the effect button during the change effect (during the variation display of the identification information), but other than this, for example, the big hit game effect ( When it is possible to execute an effect based on the operation of the effect button (for example, a probability change promotion notification effect, a round promotion notification effect, etc.) during execution of the round effect, etc., an effect based on the operation of the effect button during the jackpot game effect It is also possible to apply the present invention.

  In addition, the contents of operation effects, the types and number of operation effect patterns shown in the above-described examples are merely examples, and operation effects different from the examples may be adopted, or more types and numbers than the examples. It is possible to provide an operation effect pattern.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display means for displaying various effect images is provided with one image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device. However, the display means includes a plurality of display means for displaying effect images. Also good. For example, in addition to the image display device (liquid crystal display device) shown in the above-described embodiments, one or a plurality of image display devices (liquid crystal display devices) having a smaller display screen size are provided, and an image display having a large screen size is provided. The present invention can also be applied to a configuration in which the apparatus is a main display apparatus (main display means) and the image display apparatus having a small screen size is a sub display apparatus (sub display means). In this case, for example, it is possible to configure so that the promotion effect is executed by the sub display device, and the operation effect (input effect) based on the operation of the effect button is executed by the main display device.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) stored in the special figure holding storage unit is read and the read acquired random number value (acquired information) is determined for the prior determination based on the starting entrance. Although (pre-determination) is to be performed (see the process at the time of starting and entering (S205)), the pre-determination method is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure holding storage unit, an area (acquisition information storage means) for storing acquisition information (that is, acquisition information acquired based on starting entry) to be subjected to prior determination is stored in the main control unit and sub-control. The acquired information stored in the storage area (preliminary determination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, it is possible to erase the acquisition information (acquisition information stored in another storage area) used for the preliminary determination by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub-control unit. Or it is good also as what pre-determines about the acquisition information acquired based on starting entrance instead of pre-determining about the acquisition information memorize | stored in the special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. That is, it may be determined in advance before the acquired information is stored in the special figure storage unit. In this case, it is not necessary to provide an area for storing the acquisition information to be subject to prior determination separately from the special figure storage unit, and it is also necessary to read out the acquisition information stored in the special figure storage unit for the preliminary determination. Absent.

  In the above-described embodiment, the control process for digesting the second special figure reservation with priority over the first special figure reservation, that is, the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion control process, is not limited to this. A control process for digesting the hold with priority over the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority digest control process may be used. In addition, priority is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called in-order (memory order) digestion may be used. Moreover, it is good also as a control process which can be performed in parallel with the digestion of the 1st special figure reservation and the digestion of the 2nd special figure reservation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to operate the probability variation function based on the type of jackpot symbol. It is not limited to. For example, the special winning opening (V attacker) has a specific area (V area) as a probability changing operation opening, and the probability variation function is based on whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area (passed V) during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “V accuracy machine”) that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a special area (V area) is provided in the big winning opening that allows a winning when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination becomes a small hit, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening at the time of the small winning game is The present invention can also be applied to one type and two types of pachinko gaming machines in which a big hit game is executed based on the V pass when passing through a specific area (V pass).

  In the above-described embodiment, the probability of hitting can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by the non-operation / operation of the probability variation function. Is not limited to this. For example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). Also good. Furthermore, the first low probability and the first high probability (first probability condition), the second low probability and the second high probability (second probability condition), the third low probability and the third high probability (third probability condition), etc. A plurality of types of probability conditions that define the relationship between a low probability and a high probability are provided, and any one of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable), for example, when the gaming machine is turned on. Also good.

[Others]
Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (examples) disclosed in this specification are disclosed as reference inventions.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
Based on the fact that the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result, a gaming machine capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player,
Input means that the player can input;
An informing means capable of informing a reception period for accepting input by the input means;
Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect based on an input by the input means within a reception period notified by the notification means,
The reception period that can be notified by the notification means can vary.

  In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect based on the input by the input means within the reception period notified by the notification means, and the reception period that can be notified by the notification means is It can be fluctuating. For this reason, for the player, depending on the reception period notified by the notification means, there are cases where the input means can perform the input with sufficient time, and there are cases where the input is not possible. Thereby, it becomes possible to make a player pay attention to the reception period notified by an alerting | reporting means, and to improve game entertainment interest.

The gaming machine of reference invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1-1 described above,
The predetermined effect executing means is capable of executing the predetermined effect based on the number of times of input by the input means within a reception period notified by the notification means being a predetermined number. .

  In the gaming machine of the reference invention 1-2, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect based on the number of times of input by the input means within a reception period notified by the notification means being a predetermined number. For this reason, for the player, depending on the reception period notified by the notification means, it may be easy to make a predetermined number of inputs (end) within the reception period, or it may be difficult or impossible. It may become. Thereby, it becomes possible to make a player pay attention in the reception period notified by an alerting | reporting means, and to improve a game entertainment interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2 described above,
A setting unit capable of setting a predetermined time as the reception period;
The notification means notifies the reception period based on a predetermined time set by the setting means.

  The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 includes setting means for setting a predetermined time as the reception period, and the notification of the reception period by the notification means is executed based on the predetermined time set by the setting means. It has become. For this reason, since the reception period can be managed by time (predetermined time), it is easy to diversify the reception period. Thereby, it becomes possible to increase the variation of a reception period and to improve game entertainment.

The gaming machine of reference invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1-3 described above,
A determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific display result;
The notifying means can notify the reception period during a change display of the identification information,
The setting means can set a predetermined time based on the result of the determination, and when a result indicating that the specific display result is obtained as a result of the determination is that the specific display result is not obtained. Compared to the case where the result is obtained, there is a high possibility that a long predetermined time is set.

  In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4, the notification means can notify the reception period during the variation display of the identification information. Further, the setting means can set a predetermined time based on the determination result whether or not the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result. When a result (specific result) indicating that the result is obtained is obtained, there is a higher possibility of setting a longer predetermined time than when a result (non-specific result) indicating that the result is not a specific display result is obtained. It has become. For this reason, it becomes possible to suggest the possibility that the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result depending on the length (long or short) of the reception period notified by the notification means. Thereby, it becomes possible to make a player pay attention to the reception period notified by an alerting | reporting means, and to improve game entertainment interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 or Reference Invention 1-4 described above,
A stage effect execution means capable of executing a stage effect that indicates the length of the reception period in stages based on the predetermined time set by the setting means,
The stage effect execution means can execute the stage effect before the notification by the notification means,
The notification means can notify a reception period according to the content of the staged effect that has been executed.

  In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5, a stage effect execution means capable of executing a stage effect that indicates the length of the reception period in stages is provided, and the stage effect is displayed before notification by the notification means. It is possible to execute. And the alerting | reporting means can alert | report the reception period according to the content of the performed stage production. For this reason, prior to the notification of the reception period by the notification means, the length of the reception period to be notified can be indicated in stages. Thereby, in addition to the reception period notified by the notification means, it is possible to improve the gaming interest by making the player pay attention to the stage effect executed before the notification.

  According to the above reference invention 1, it is possible to improve the gaming interest of a gaming machine provided with input means such as effect buttons.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 2 Game board, 5 board surface lamp, 7 Image display apparatus (effect display means), 7a Display screen (effect display means), 8 effect design, 9a 1st effect hold, 9b 2nd effect hold, 9c 1st 1 effect hold display area (first effect hold display part), 9d second effect hold display area (second effect hold display part), 13 decorative member, 14 movable decorative member, 20 first start port, 21 second start port , 30 1st grand prize opening, 35 2nd big prize opening, 41a 1st special symbol display (first special symbol display part), 41b 2nd special symbol display (second special symbol display part), 63a 1st Effect button, 63b second effect button, 66 frame lamp, 67 speaker, 80 main control board (main control part), 81 game control microcomputer (game control means), 90 sub control board (sub control part), 91 effect control For Icon (effect control means), 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer, 106 sound control board, 107 lamp control board, BG effect button image, KG operation acceptance period image, RG consecutive hit count image, CG Cut-in image, HG background image MG Level meter image.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a game using a predetermined game medium,
Input means that the player can input;
An informing means capable of informing a reception period for accepting input by the input means;
Predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect based on an input by the input means within a reception period notified by the notification means,
The informing means is capable of informing a reception period selected from a plurality of predetermined reception periods.

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