JP2020073192A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preferably enhancing an attention degree to a game.SOLUTION: A pachinko machine 10 comprises a performance operation part 75 which can be operated by a player. When an operation performance occur on a display screen, when the performance operation part 75 is operated in a predetermined operation period of the operation performance, an operation corresponding performance corresponding to the operation is performed. In addition, in the pachinko machine 10, a specific operation period different from the predetermined operation period is set. When the performance operation part 75 is operated in the specific operation period, the information is stored as specific operation information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a lottery of whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state such as a winning gaming state is triggered by entry of a gaming ball into a starting ball entering portion provided in a game area. Done. In addition, for example, in the display device provided in the gaming machine, the variable display of the pattern is started, and when the final stop display of the variable display is displayed, the stop result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. Is executed (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2004-81853, A

  Here, in the gaming machine, it is necessary to raise the degree of attention to the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately increasing the degree of attention to a game.

The present invention is
An information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
An information storage unit that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit with a predetermined number set in advance as an upper limit;
An award determination unit that sequentially performs an award determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player for the special information stored in the information storage unit,
A privilege granting unit for granting the privilege to the player based on that the result of the grant determination by the grant determining unit is a grant corresponding result corresponding to granting the privilege to the player;
Based on that the grant determination by the grant determination means is performed, a predetermined game reusing operation is started, and the predetermined game reusing operation is ended as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. A game time control means for causing the game time to be executed by a predetermined notification means,
An operation means that can be operated by the player,
Grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated,
In the operation effect executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means, when the grasping means grasps that the operating means is operated in a predetermined operation period set in advance, An operation-corresponding effect means for executing the operation-corresponding effect by a predetermined notifying means or a notifying means different from that;
Equipped with
A specific period is set as a period different from the predetermined operation period,
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition unit, a predetermined operation effect is executed in the game time by the game time control unit when the predetermined special information is the target of the grant determination. Corresponding information, the destination specifying means that can be specified before the predetermined special information is the target of the grant determination,
Information corresponding to execution of a predetermined operation effect is specified by the destination specifying means, and the game time for special information different from the predetermined special information is executed by the game time control means. Storage means for storing, as the specific operation information, information obtained by the grasping means that the operating means has been operated in the specific period of a predetermined operation effect in a specific situation.
Equipped with
The operation corresponding effect means can execute the operation corresponding effect using the specific operation information stored in the storage means in a predetermined operation effect in the game time for the predetermined special information. It is characterized by being.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to favorably increase the degree of interest in a game.

It is a front view showing a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows the main composition of a pachinko machine. It is a front view showing a configuration of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a pachinko machine. It is an explanatory view for explaining the display contents on the display screen of the symbol display device. It is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of various counters used for win / win lottery. It is an explanatory view for explaining a hit / miss table. It is an explanatory view for explaining a distribution table. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process in MPU of a main control apparatus. It is a flowchart showing a winning process for the operating port. It is a flow chart which shows information acquisition processing. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flow chart which shows game time control processing. It is a flow chart which shows data setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows change start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process of a variable display time. It is a flowchart showing a game state transition process. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening and closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting process for each round. It is a flow chart which shows shift processing at the time of ending open-and-close execution mode. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration for performing various effects. It is a block diagram showing the composition of a storage area for reservation. It is the flowchart which shows the processing for various productions in MPU of production control control equipment. It is a flow chart which shows confirmation processing for reservation. It is an explanatory view for explaining a fluctuation display time table. It is a flow chart which shows setting processing of a reservation command. It is a flow chart which shows processing for reservation control. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display control process. It is a flow chart which shows processing for fluctuation start. It is a flow chart which shows processing for change. It is a flow chart which shows processing for change end. It is a schematic diagram for explaining the outline of the operation effect. It is a schematic diagram for explaining the outline of the operation effect. It is a flow chart which shows processing for operation production. It is the flowchart which shows the setting processing of the operational production execution period. It is a timing chart for explaining an outline of game times and operation effects. It is a flow chart which shows operation control processing. It is a flow chart which shows operation grasp processing. It is a flow chart which shows correspondence processing outside a period. It is a flow chart which shows processing for operation correspondence during a specific operation period. It is a timing chart for explaining a state in which an operation is performed during an operation effect. It is a timing chart for explaining a state in which an operation is performed during an operation effect. It is a timing chart for explaining a state in which an operation is performed during an operation effect. It is a flow chart which shows processing for a demonstration screen. In the second embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing a corresponding process outside the period, and (b) is a timing chart for explaining how an operation is performed during operation performance. 9 is a flowchart showing a setting process of an operation instruction period in the third embodiment. It is a timing chart for explaining a state in which an operation is performed during an operation effect. In a 4th embodiment, (a) is an outline figure for explaining a production effect thing, and (b) is an explanatory view for explaining operation of a production effect thing. 7 is a flowchart showing a setting process of an operation instruction period. It is a timing chart for explaining a state in which an operation is performed during an operation effect. 20 is a flowchart showing a setting process of an operation instruction period in the fifth embodiment. It is a timing chart for explaining a state in which an operation is performed during an operation effect. In 6th Embodiment, (a) is a flowchart which shows the setting process of an operation production pattern, (b) is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the outline of each production pattern. In the seventh embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing an operation grasping process, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a lottery table. (A) is a flowchart showing a handling process outside the period, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a lottery table. In the eighth embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing an operation grasping process, and (b) is a flowchart showing an out-of-period handling process. In the ninth embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing operation effect generation lottery, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining a lottery table. In the tenth embodiment, (a) is a flowchart showing a hold information grasping process, and (b) is a flowchart showing a handling process outside the period. It is an explanatory view showing a modification in which an operation instruction effect is changed. It is an explanatory view showing a modification in which an operation instruction effect is changed. It is an explanatory view for explaining how an operation corresponding effect is performed according to the number of operations. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of application of this invention with respect to the structure which adds the operation frequency according to the period when operation is continued.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as "pachinko machine"), will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 10, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are perspective views showing a main configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in a developed manner. Note that, in FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration in the game area of the pachinko machine 10 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 has an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a gaming machine body 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in a forward direction. .. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plate members and the like on four sides, and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by fixing the outer frame 11 to the island facility.

  The gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. An inner frame 13 of the gaming machine body 12 is rotatably supported with respect to the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 is rotatable forward when the left side is the rotation base end side and the right side is the rotation front end side when viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and the front door frame 14 can be turned forward in a front view with the left side being a rotation base end side and the right side being a rotation tip side. It is said that. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and the back pack unit 15 is turned rearward when viewed from the front with the left side being the rotation base end side and the right side being the rotation front end side. It is possible to move.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device 16 at its pivoting front end, and the gaming machine main body 12 is locked to the outer frame 11 so that it cannot be opened. And has a function of locking the front door frame 14 with respect to the inner frame 13 such that it cannot be opened. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation on the cylinder lock 17 exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10 using an unlocking key.

  Next, the configuration on the front side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

  The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 whose outer shape is substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the center of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

  Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction by being subjected to router processing. In each opening, a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper working opening (first starting ball entering section or non-priority starting ball entering section) 33, a lower working opening (second starting ball entering section or priority starting ball entering) Section 34, through gate 35, variable display unit 36, main display section 43, accessory display section 44, and the like.

  When a ball enters the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, the upper working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34, it is detected by a detection sensor (not shown) arranged on the back side of the game board 24, Based on the detection result, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. In this case, payout of 10 game balls is executed when a ball is entered into the general winning opening 31, and 15 game balls are paid out when a ball is entered into the variable winning device 32. Is executed, and when three balls are entered into the upper working port 33, payout of three game balls is executed, and when four balls are entered into the lower working port 34, four game balls are paid out. Is executed.

  The payout number of gaming balls is not limited to the above. However, in order to increase the advantage of the lower working port 34 with respect to the upper working port 33, it is preferable to set the number of payouts of the lower working port 34 larger than the number of payouts of the upper working port 33. Further, in order to enhance the advantage of the variable winning device 32 for the respective operation openings 33, 34, it is preferable to set the number of payouts for the variable winning device 32 larger than the number of payouts for the operation openings 33, 34.

  In addition, an outlet 37 is provided at the bottom of the game board 24, and game balls that have not entered various winning openings are discharged from the game area through the outlet 37. Further, on the game board 24, a large number of nails 38 are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game balls, and various members (features) such as a wind turbine are provided.

  Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through a predetermined opening, and not only the aspect of being discharged from the game area after passing through the opening, but also discharging from the game area after passing through the opening. The mode which is not performed is also included. However, in the following description, in order to be clearly distinguished from the game ball entering the outlet 37, the game ball entering the variable winning device 32, the upper operating port 33, the lower operating port 34 or the through gate 35. Is also referred to as a prize.

  The upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are unitized as a working port device and installed on the game board 24. Both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34 are open upward. Further, both the operation ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction so that the upper operation port 33 faces upward. The lower working port 34 is provided with an electric accessory 34a as a guide piece composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces.

  The electric accessory 34a will be described. The electric accessory 34a has a closed state (a non-support state or a non-guide state) in which the game ball is less likely to win in the lower working opening 34, and an open state (a support state or a guide state) in which the game ball is more likely to win than the closed state. Is switched to.

  The operating port case 33a that constitutes the upper operating port 33 projects toward the front side and has a substantially trapezoidal shape when viewed from the front, and the upper side length is smaller than the lower side length. At this time, the upper side length of the operating port case 33a (that is, the left and right width of the upper operating port 33) is set to be slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball, and the lower side length is when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state. The length is larger than the distance between the left and right electric accessories 34a. Further, when the electric accessory 34a is in the closed state, the interval between the operation openings 33 and 34 is set so that the distance between the operation port case 33a and the upper end of the electric accessory 34a is slightly shorter than the diameter of the game ball. Has been adjusted.

  According to the above configuration, the game ball cannot enter the lower working port 34 in the closed state of the electric accessory 34a, and the prize can be entered in the lower operating port 34 by opening the electric accessory 34a. At this time, in particular, during the operation in which the electric accessory 34a shifts from the closed state to the open state, the working port case 33a of the upper working port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, which becomes an obstacle. It is impossible to win a game ball to the lower working port 34 until the accessory 34a is fully opened, and it is possible to win only when the electric accessory 34a is almost fully opened. That is, the game ball that has fallen from above hits the side surface of the operating port case 33a and is repelled to the outside, and does not directly enter the lower operating port 34. This makes it extremely difficult to win a prize in the lower working port 34 when the electric accessory 34a is opened in an extremely short time, and only when the open state of the electric accessory 34a is continued. Winning becomes easy.

  In addition to the configuration in which the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 has a substantially trapezoidal shape as described above, the operating port case 33a of the upper operating port 33 may have a two-stage configuration with a narrow upper portion and a wide lower portion, A substantially C-shaped guide piece may be provided on both the left and right sides of the mouth 33, or an obstacle nail may be planted obliquely below the operating mouth case 33a.

  The variable winning a prize device 32 is provided with a big winning opening 32a leading to the back side of the game board 24 and an opening / closing door 32b for opening and closing the big winning opening 32a. The opening / closing door 32b is normally in a closed state in which the game balls cannot be won or is hard to win, and when the game is transferred to the open / close execution mode (open / close execution state) in the internal lottery, the game balls can be easily won. It can be switched to the open state. Here, the opening / closing execution mode is a mode to be shifted to when the jackpot or the special out-of-game is won. The opening / closing execution mode will be described later in detail. As an opening mode of the variable winning device 32, the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened with a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings as one round and a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit. There is a mode.

  The main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 are provided on the decorative member 39 arranged along the outer edge of the lower side of the game area. The decorative member 39 extends from the board surface of the game board 24 to the front of the pachinko machine 10. More specifically, the front surface of the decorative member 39 faces a window panel 62 provided in the front door frame 14 in order to make the game area visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10, and further with the window panel 62. The distance between them is smaller than that of one game ball. This prevents the game balls from falling in front of the front surface of the decorative member 39.

  The main display portion 43 and the accessory display portion 44 are provided so as to be exposed from the front surface of the decorative member 39. That is, the main display section 43 and the accessory display section 44 are visible from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 62 of the front door frame 14, and the front of both of these display sections 43 and 44 are game balls. It is prevented from falling. In addition, on the upper surface of the decorative member 39, some of the above-described general winning a prize openings 31 are installed in a state of being opened upward.

  When the variable winning a prize device 32 is in the opening / closing execution mode (or in the opening / closing execution mode) due to the jackpot winning, the main display portion 43 has the special winning opening 32a of the variable winning a prize device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode. The round display section RS for clearly indicating the number of times the game is opened, the first result display section AS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper working opening 33, and the lower working opening 34. The second result display portion BS for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the prize is set.

  The round display portion RS starts displaying the number of times of opening when the opening / closing execution mode starts, and ends the display when the opening / closing execution mode ends.

  In the first result display section AS, the variable display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the upper working opening 33 as a trigger. As a result of the stop of the variable display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the upper working opening 33 is selected. The result is clearly displayed. If the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the upper working opening 33 is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the opening / closing execution mode, the predetermined result of stop is displayed on the first result display section AS and the variable display is displayed. After being stopped, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

  In the second result display portion BS, the variable display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the lower working opening 34 as a trigger, and as a result of the stop of the variable display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the lower working opening 34 is performed. The result is clearly displayed. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning of the lower working opening 34 is the winning result corresponding to the shift to the open / close execution mode, the predetermined result of stop is displayed on the second result display portion BS and the variable display. After being stopped, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode.

  Here, the variation display is started on the corresponding result display section AS, BS based on the winning in one of the operation ports 33, 34, and a predetermined stop result is displayed until the variation display is stopped. It is equivalent to one game. However, the one game play is not limited to the above-mentioned contents, and for example, a single result display unit is provided, and even if a winning is generated in any of the operation ports 33 and 34, the single result display unit is provided. In the configuration in which the variable display is performed on the result display section, the variable display is started on the single result display section, and the variable display is stopped until the predetermined stop result is displayed. And once.

  The accessory display unit 44 is a display unit for clearly indicating the result of the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35. In this case, in the accessory display unit 44, the variable display of the pattern is performed with the winning of the through gate 35 as a trigger, and as a result of the stop of the variable display, the internal lottery performed based on the winning of the through gate 35. The result of is clearly indicated by the display. When the result of the internal lottery based on the winning in the through gate 35 is the winning result corresponding to the transition to the electric role open state, a predetermined stop result is displayed on the accessory display unit 44 and the variable display is displayed. After the power supply is stopped, the state changes to the electric power release state. In the electric role open state, the electric accessory 34a provided in the lower operation port 34 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  The main display section 43 and the accessory display section 44 are configured by a segment display device having a plurality of segments, but the invention is not limited to this, and other display devices such as a liquid crystal display device may be used. Good.

  The variable display unit 36 is provided with a symbol display device 41 that variably displays (or variably or switches) the symbols. Further, the variable display unit 36 is provided with a center frame 42 so as to surround the symbol display device 41. An upper portion of the center frame 42 extends forward of the pachinko machine 10. As a result, the game sphere is prevented from falling in front of the display screen of the symbol display device 41, and there is no inconvenience that the visibility of the display screen is reduced due to the fall of the game sphere. ..

  The symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device including a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. On the symbol display device 41, for example, symbols are displayed side by side in the upper, middle, and lower sides, and these symbols are variably displayed so as to be scrolled in the left-right direction. In this case, the variable display on the symbol display device 41 is started based on the winning of the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. That is, when the variable display is performed on the first result display section AS, the variable display is performed on the symbol display device 41 accordingly, and when the variable display is performed on the second result display section BS, In addition, variable display is performed on the symbol display device 41. Then, for example, in the game display time to shift to the opening / closing execution mode corresponding to 15 rounds in which the special winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 is opened 15 times as the opening / closing execution mode, it is preset in the symbol display device 41. A predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line.

  At the upper left portion on the front surface side of the center frame 42, a first holding light emitting portion 45 corresponding to the first result display portion AS and the symbol display device 41 is provided. The maximum number of game balls that have won the upper working opening 33 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the first reserved light emitting unit 45. Further, in the upper right portion on the front surface side of the center frame 42, a second holding light emitting portion 46 corresponding to the second result display portion BS and the symbol display device 41 is provided. The maximum number of game balls that have won in the lower operation port 34 is reserved, and the reserved number is displayed by turning on the second reserved light emitting unit 46. As described above, since the upper part of the center frame 42 extends toward the front of the pachinko machine 10, the visibility of the first holding light emitting unit 45 and the second holding light emitting unit 46 is not obstructed by the fall of the game ball. ing.

  At the lower part of the center frame 42, a third holding light emitting portion 47 corresponding to the accessory display portion 44 is provided. The number of times the game ball has passed through the through gate 35 is reserved up to a maximum of four times, and the number of reservations is displayed by turning on the third holding light emitting part 47. Note that each of the hold light emitting units 45 to 47 may be configured to be displayed on a part of the symbol display device 41.

  An inner rail portion 51 and an outer rail portion 52 are attached to the game board 24. The inner rail portion 51 and the outer rail portion 52 constitute a guide rail, and a game launched from the game ball launch mechanism 53. The ball is guided to the upper part of the game area. As shown in FIG. 2, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21, and the launch handle 54 provided on the front door frame 14 is operated to launch the game ball. The action is taken.

  A front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is provided with a window portion 61 that allows almost the entire game area to be viewed from the front. The window portion 61 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 62 described above is fitted therein. The window panel 62 is made of glass and is colorless and transparent, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be made of synthetic resin and is colorless and transparent.

  Around the window 61, light emitting means such as various lamps are provided. A display light emitting portion 63 is provided above the window portion 61 as a part of the various light emitting portions. Further, speaker units 64 are provided on the left and right sides of the display light emitting unit 63 to output a sound effect or the like according to the game state.

  Below the window portion 61 of the front door frame 14, an upper bulging portion 65 and a lower bulging portion 66 which bulge toward the front side are arranged vertically in parallel. An upper plate 71 that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 65, and a lower plate 72 that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 66. The upper plate 71 has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from a payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 53 side while aligning them in a line. In addition, the lower plate 72 has a function of storing game balls that have become redundant in the upper plate 71. The game balls dispensed from the dispensing device 96 of the back pack unit 15 are discharged to the upper plate 71 and the lower plate 72 through the passage forming unit 73 provided on the back surface of the front door frame 14.

  In addition, in the area of the upper bulging portion 65 that faces the front of the pachinko machine 10, an effect operation portion 75 (specifically, an operation button) that is manually operated by the player is provided. For example, by manually operating the same effect operation unit 75 according to a suggestion displayed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, the effect contents on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41 are predetermined corresponding to the operation. Will be the production content.

  Next, the configuration of the back side of the gaming machine body 12 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24), a main control device 81 and an effect control device 82 are mounted.

  The main controller 81 includes a main control board having a function of controlling the main game (main control circuit) and a function of monitoring the power supply (power failure monitoring circuit), and the main control board is made of a transparent resin material. It is housed in a substrate box 83 made of, for example. The substrate box 83 includes a box base (front case body) having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover (back case body) that covers an opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are inseparably connected by a box connecting portion 85 serving as a separation preventing means (or a connecting means), whereby the substrate box 83 is sealed. Further, since they are inseparably connected by the box connecting portions 85, it is necessary to break or partially cut the substrate box 83 when opening the internal space of the substrate box 83. A plurality of box joining portions 85 are provided on the long side portion of the substrate box 83, and at least one of them is used for joining processing.

  Any configuration can be applied to the box coupling portion 85 as long as the box base and the box cover are coupled in a non-releasable manner. However, by inserting a locking claw into the long hole that configures the box coupling portion 85, It is designed to be permanently connected to the box cover. The merging process by the box merging unit 85 prevents illicit opening after the merging, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if illicit opening is performed. It is possible to perform the opening process again after the opening. That is, the coupling process is performed by inserting the locking claw into at least one elongated hole of the plurality of box coupling portions 85. Then, when the board box 83 is opened when the stored main control board is defective or when the main control board is inspected, the box connecting portion 85 in which the locking claw is inserted and the other box connecting portion 85 are connected. Cut off the connection part of and the connection part with the box body. As a result, the box base of the board box 83 and the box cover are separated, and the main control board inside can be taken out. After that, when the coupling process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the long hole of the other box coupling part 85. If a history indicating that the board box 83 has been opened is left in the board box 83, the fact that the board has been opened illegally can be easily found by looking at the board box 83.

  A plurality of coupling pieces 86 are provided on one short side portion of the board box 83 so as to project laterally. These coupling pieces 86 have a one-to-one correspondence with a plurality of coupled pieces 87 formed on the mounting base of the main control device 81, and the coupling piece 86 and the coupling pieces 87 form a board box 83 and a mounting base. Join processing is performed between the two.

  As a trace means for detecting the unauthorized opening of the board box 83, a sealing sticker may be attached so as to straddle the boundary between the box base and the box cover. In this case, when the seal sticker is peeled off from the pasted portion, the adhesive layer of the seal sticker remains on the substrate box 83 side and the trace thereof remains. Further, an IC tag for transmitting a response wave containing identification information to a calling wave of a predetermined frequency is provided on the seal sticker, and when the seal sticker is peeled off, the antenna of the IC tag is cut off and the response is returned. The wave may not be transmitted.

  The production control device 82 includes a production control board that controls voice and lamp display and a display control device (not shown) according to an instruction from the main control device 81, and the production control board is a substrate box made of a transparent resin material or the like. It is accommodated in 84 and is comprised.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 91, and the payout mechanism unit 92 and the control device assembly unit 93 are attached to the back pack 91. The back pack 91 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and has a protective cover portion 94 that projects rearward and has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape so as to cover the main control device 81, the effect control device 82, and the like from the rear. ing.

  The payout mechanism unit 92 is arranged so as to bypass the protective cover unit 94, and a tank 95 to which game balls supplied from the island facility of the game arcade are successively replenished and a game stored in the tank 95. And a dispensing device 96 for dispensing the ball. The game ball paid out from the payout device 96 is discharged to the upper plate 71 or the lower plate 72 through a payout passage (not shown) provided on the downstream side of the payout device 96. Further, the dispensing mechanism unit 92 is provided with a back pack substrate to which a main power of, for example, 24 V AC is supplied and which is provided with a power switch for performing ON and OFF operations of the power.

  Further, the back pack 91 is provided with an external output terminal 99 on the rotation shaft side of the back pack unit 15 and on the upper edge side. The external output terminal 99 includes an output terminal for outputting a signal when the game balls are insufficient in the tank 95, an output terminal for outputting a signal each time a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a predetermined number of game balls. Output terminal for outputting a signal each time it is rented, output terminal for outputting a signal when the gaming machine body 12 is opened, output terminal for outputting a signal when the front door frame 14 is opened, and opening / closing execution mode, etc. An output terminal is provided for outputting a signal (or while transitioning to the state). Then, through these output terminals, a signal regarding the state of the frame side is output to the management control device on the game hall side. It should be noted that an output terminal for outputting a signal each time a predetermined number of game balls are lent out is not necessary in a so-called cash machine.

  The control device assembly unit 93 includes a payout control device 97 and a power supply / launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 and the power supply / launch control device 98 are arranged in front of and behind each other so that the payout control device 97 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

  The payout control device 97 is configured such that a payout control board for controlling the payout device 96 is housed in a board box. In this case, the same fraud suppressing means as the board box 83 of the main controller 81 may be applied to the board box of the payout controller 97.

  The power supply and launch control device 98 is configured by accommodating a power supply and launch control board in a board box, and the board generates and outputs predetermined power required by various control devices and the like, and further by the player. The control of the launch of the game ball is performed in accordance with the operation of the firing handle 54. In addition, the pachinko machine 10 has a function of storing and storing various data, so that even if a power failure occurs, the pachinko machine 10 retains the status at the time of the power failure and can recover the status at the time of the power failure at the time of recovery from the power failure. It is like this.

<Electrical configuration>
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The MPU 202 is mounted on the main control board 201 provided in the main controller 81. The MPU 202 includes a ROM 203 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 202 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when the control program stored in the ROM 203 is executed. A RAM 204, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, etc. are built in.

  The MPU 202 has an input port and an output port, respectively. To the input side of the MPU 202, the power failure monitoring board 205 provided in the main controller 81, the payout controller 97, various detection sensors 211a to 211e, etc. are connected. In this case, the power supply and firing control device 98 is connected to the power failure monitoring board 205, and power is supplied to the MPU 202 via the power failure monitoring board 205. In addition, as a part of the various detection sensors 211a to 211e, a winning portion corresponding to a winning portion such as a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, an upper working opening 33, a lower working opening 34 and a through gate 35 (a paying-in corresponding winning portion). Are connected to the plurality of detection sensors, and the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 determines the winning of each winning portion (the winning determination). In addition, the MPU 202 executes the jackpot occurrence lottery based on the winning of the upper operating port 33 and the lower operating port 34, and also executes the support generating lottery based on the winning of the through gate 35.

  The power outage monitoring board 205, the payout control device 97, and the effect control device 82 are connected to the output side of the MPU 202. To the payout control device 97, for example, a prize ball command is output based on the result of the winning determination to the winning-compatible winning portion. In this case, when outputting the prize ball command, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. Then, when the winning to the general winning opening 31 is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of 10 game balls is output, and when the winning to the variable winning device 32 is specified, 15 When the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the game balls is output and the winning of the upper working opening 33 is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the three gaming balls is output to the lower working opening 34. When the winning a prize is specified, the prize ball command corresponding to the payout of the four game balls is output.

  Various commands such as a variation command, a type command, a variation end command, an opening command, and an ending command are output to the production control device 82. In this case, when outputting these various commands, the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203 is referred to. Details of these various commands will be described later. Each of the above commands is configured as information of a predetermined number of bytes, and various information is included as the information of the predetermined number of bytes.

  In addition, on the output side of the MPU 202, a variable winning a prize driving unit 32c that opens and closes the opening / closing door 32b of the variable winning device 32, an electric auditors product driving unit 34b that opens and closes an electric auditors product 34a of the lower working opening 34, and a main display. The part 43 is connected. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 201, and the MPU 202 executes drive control of various drive units through the driver circuits.

  That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, the MPU 202 executes drive control of the variable winning drive unit 32c so that the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed. When the electric accessory 34a is in the open state, the MPU 202 executes drive control of the electric accessory driving unit 34b so that the electric accessory 34a is opened and closed. In addition, during each game, display control of the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the main display section 43 of the MPU 202 is executed, and the main display section is displayed in the open / close execution mode of the variable winning device 32. The display control of the round display part RS in 43 is performed.

  Further, an external output terminal 99 is connected to the output side of the MPU 202, and through this external output terminal 99, information on the ball entering the various ball entering sections and a big hit to the management control device (hall computer HC) on the game hall side. Information related to the lottery result such as is output. This allows the hall computer HC to grasp the state of the pachinko machine 10.

  The power failure monitoring board 205 relays between the main control board 201 and the power supply / launch control device 98, and monitors the voltage of DC stable 24V which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply / launch control device 98. The payout control device 97 controls payout of prize balls and loan balls by the payout device 96 based on the prize ball command input from the main control device 81.

  The power supply and launch control device 98 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game arcade or the like. Then, the operating power required for each of the main control board 201 and the payout control device 97 is generated based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, and the generated operating power is indicated by a double-line arrow. Supply through the route. The power supply and launch control device 98 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 53, and the game ball launch mechanism 53 is driven when a predetermined launch condition is satisfied.

  The effect control device 82, based on various commands input from the main control device 81, each of the holding light emitting parts 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36 and the display light emitting part 63 and the speaker part provided in the front door frame 14. The display control device 212 is controlled while driving and controlling 64.

  Further, the production control device 82 is connected to an operation detection sensor provided in the production operation section 75. When the effect operation unit 75 is operated, the operation detection sensor detects it, and the effect control device 82 can recognize the operation.

  In the display control device 212, the display control of the symbol display device 41 is executed based on the command input from the effect control device 82. In this case, in the production control device 82, based on various commands input from the main control device 81, while determining the variable display time of the symbol on the symbol display device 41 and the type of the combination of symbols to be finally stopped and displayed, A lottery is executed for the presence / absence of a reach and the contents of the reach effect.

  Here, the display contents of the symbol display device 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a display screen G of the symbol display device 41.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows Z1, Z2, Z3 of the upper stage, the middle stage and the lower stage are set. Each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 is configured by arranging a main symbol and a sub symbol in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the upper symbol row Z1, nine types of main symbols “1” to “9” are arranged in descending numerical order, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. .. In the lower symbol row Z3, nine types of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of the numbers, and one sub symbol is arranged between each main symbol. That is, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol row Z3 are composed of 18 symbols. On the other hand, in the middle symbol column Z2, nine kinds of main symbols "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order of numbers, and then between the main symbol "9" and the main symbol "1". The main symbols of "4" are additionally arranged, and one sub-symbol is arranged between these main symbols. That is, only in the middle symbol row Z2, 10 main symbols are arranged and configured by 20 symbols. Then, on the display screen G, the symbols in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 are variably displayed so as to scroll in a predetermined direction with periodicity. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the display screen G is configured such that three symbols are stopped and displayed for each symbol row, and as a result, a total of 9 symbols of 3 × 3 are stopped and displayed. It is supposed to be done.

  Further, five effective lines, that is, a left line L1, a middle line L2, a right line L3, a right downward line L4, and a right upward line L5 are set on the display screen G. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the upper symbol row Z1 → the lower symbol row Z3 → the middle symbol row Z2, and all the symbol rows Z1 in a state in which a combination of symbols having the same number on any of the activated lines is formed. When the variable display of Z3 is finished, the jackpot moving image is displayed as the occurrence of a normal jackpot result or a 15R probability variation jackpot result described later.

  In this pachinko machine 10, the main symbol with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) is equivalent to the "specific symbol", and if the 15R probability variation jackpot result occurs, the same specific symbol The combination is stopped and displayed. Further, the main symbols with even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8) are equivalent to "non-specific symbols", and when a normal jackpot result occurs, the same non-specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed. It

  Further, in the case of the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result described later, the variable display of all the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 ends with the combination of symbols with different numbers formed, and then the explicit animation is displayed. It is supposed to be displayed. Further, in the case of a non-explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result or a special outlier result described later, the variable display of all the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 ends with the combination of symbols with different numbers formed, and thereafter. , A common video is displayed.

  The mode of variable display of the symbols in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, but is arbitrary, and the number of symbol columns, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol column, the number of symbols in each symbol column, etc. Can be changed as appropriate.

  A first reserved display area Ga is set on the left side of the lower part of the display screen G, and a second reserved display area Gb is set on the right side of the lower part of the display screen G.

  In the first hold display area (non-priority side hold display area) Ga, the same number of unit hold display areas Ga1 to Ga4 as the maximum hold number when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. Is divided into sections. Specifically, the maximum number of holdings when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33 is four, and the corresponding first holding display area Ga corresponds to the first unit holding display area Ga1 and the second holding display area Ga. A unit hold display area Ga2, a third unit hold display area Ga3, and a fourth unit hold display area Ga4 are set.

  For example, when the number of holding balls when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33 is one, a predetermined holding image is displayed only in the first unit holding display area Ga1, and the game ball is held in the upper working opening 33. In the case where the number of withholding when winning the prize is four, the predetermined withholding image is displayed in all of the first unit withholding display area Ga1 to the fourth unit withholding display area Ga4.

  In the second hold display area (priority side hold display area) Gb, the same number of unit hold display areas Gb1 to Gb4 as the maximum hold number when the game ball wins the lower working opening 34 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. It is displayed as a section. Specifically, the maximum number of holdings when the game ball wins the lower working opening 34 is four, and the corresponding second holding display area Gb corresponds to the first unit holding display area Gb1 and the second holding display area Gb. A unit hold display area Gb2, a third unit hold display area Gb3, and a fourth unit hold display area Gb4 are set.

  For example, when the number of holding balls when the game ball wins the lower working opening 34 is one, the holding image is displayed only in the first unit holding display area Gb1, and the game ball wins the lower working opening 34. In the case where the number of holdings is 4, the holding image is displayed in all of the first unit holding display area Gb1 to the fourth unit holding display area Gb4.

  In the display screen G, a main display area P is set in an area that does not overlap with each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 and the reserved display areas Ga and Gb, more specifically, in the upper right portion of the display screen G. The main display area P is composed of a plurality of (two) display sections, and variable display is possible by switching display colors in these display sections. The main display area P is smaller than the variable display area in each of the symbol columns Z1 to Z3, and each display portion in the main display area P is smaller than each symbol (main symbol and sub symbol).

  The main display area P corresponds to the main display area 43, and when the first result display area AS or the second result display area BS of the main display area 43 displays variable display, the main display area P is displayed. The variable display is also displayed in. As described above, the variable display corresponding to the main display portion 43 is performed in the main display area P as well as the variable display by the symbol columns Z1 to Z3 on the display screen G.

<About various counters>
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

  The MPU 202 uses various counter information during the game to perform a jackpot occurrence lottery, a display setting of the main display unit 43, a symbol display setting of the symbol display device 41, a display of the accessory display unit 44, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, a jackpot random number counter C1 used in a lottery for jackpot occurrence, and a jackpot type counter C2 used in determining a jackpot type such as a probability variation jackpot result or a normal jackpot result. The reach random number counter C3 used for the reach lottery when the symbol display device 41 fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the first result display portion AS of the main display portion 43. And the variable display time of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 and the main display area P in the second result display section BS and the symbol display device 41. It is set to be used and variation type counter CS determined. Further, the electric accessory release counter C4 used for the lottery for determining whether or not the electric accessory 34a of the lower operation port 34 is in the power release state is used.

  Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time it is updated, and after reaching the maximum value, it returns to 0. Each counter is updated at short time intervals, and the updated value is appropriately stored in the lottery counter buffer 231 set in a predetermined area of the RAM 204. In the lottery counter buffer 231, the information corresponding to the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 serves as acquisition information storage means when a prize is won in the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. Stored in the reserved ball storage area 232.

  The reserved sphere storage area 232 includes a reserved area RE including a first result display reserved area Ra and a second result display reserved area Rb, and an execution area AE. Each of the holding areas Ra and Rb includes a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area, and a lottery counter buffer according to the winning history of the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. Numerical value information of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 stored in 231 is stored in any of the areas as pending information. The pending information corresponds to special information.

  In this case, in the first area to the fourth area, when the winning in the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34 occurs a plurality of times in succession, the first area → the second area → the third area → the fourth area. Numerical information is stored in time series in the order of areas. Since each of the four areas is provided in this manner, the winning history of the game balls to the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34 is stored in a maximum of four, respectively. Further, a total reserved number storage area is provided in the reserved ball storage area 232, and the total reserved number storage area specifies the number in which the winning history for the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34 is reserved and stored. The information for doing is stored.

  The execution area AE is an area for moving each value stored in the first area of the holding area RE when the variable display of the main display portion 43 is started, and the execution area AE at the start of one game time. Based on the various numerical information stored in, the judgment of win / fail is made.

  For details of each counter, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to be sequentially incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 599, for example, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 599), returns to 0. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The big hit random number counter C1 is regularly updated and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 when the game ball wins the lower working opening 34. It is stored in the reservation area Rb.

  The value of the random number that is a big hit is stored as a win / loss table (win / win information group) in the win / win table storage area 221 as a win / win information group storage unit in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the hit / miss table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, as the win / loss table, the win / loss table for low probability mode (low probability win / win information group) in FIG. 8A and the win / loss table for high probability mode in FIG. Probability information group) is set. That is, the pachinko machine 10 is set to the low-probability mode (low-probability state) and the high-probability mode (high-probability state) as the lottery modes in the win / loss lottery means.

  In the gaming state in which the win / loss table for the low probability mode is referred to in the above-mentioned lottery, as shown in FIG. 8A, there are two random number values for the jackpot win. On the other hand, in the gaming state in which the win / loss table for the high probability mode is referred to in the lottery, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the value of the random number for the jackpot win is 20. If the winning probability in the high-probability mode is higher than that in the low-probability mode, the number and value of the winning random numbers are arbitrary.

  In addition, in each lottery mode, the lottery result will be a result other than the value of the random number that is a big hit. However, in the pachinko machine 10, two types of the result, a special failure result and a normal failure result, are set as the failure result. Has been done. These differences will be described later.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 29, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 29). Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These plural jackpot results are (1) a mode of the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) a lottery mode in the winning / winning lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode, and (3) a bottom after the opening / closing execution mode. A plurality of jackpot results are set by differentiating the three conditions of the support mode in the electric accessory 34a of the operation port 34.

  Here, as an aspect of the opening / closing control of the variable winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, the frequency of occurrence of winnings in the variable winning device 32 becomes relatively high from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode. Thus, the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in the high frequency winning mode, the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed 15 times (the number of times of high frequency use) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is 30 seconds (high frequency time). ) Has elapsed or until the number of winnings to the special winning opening 32a reaches 10 (the number of high-frequency winnings). On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the special winning opening 32a is opened and closed twice (the number of times of low frequency use) from the start to the end of the opening and closing execution mode, and one opening is 0.2 sec (low frequency time). Is continued or until the number of winnings to the special winning opening 32a becomes 6 (the number of low-frequency winnings).

  In this case, in the pachinko machine 10, in the situation where the firing handle 54 is operated by the player, the game ball launching mechanism 53 is configured so that one game ball is launched toward the game area in 0.6 sec. Drive controlled. On the other hand, in the low frequency winning mode, the opening time of one big winning opening 32a is 0.2 sec as described above. That is, in the low frequency winning mode, the opening time of the big winning opening 32a once is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, in the opening / closing execution mode according to the low frequency winning mode, the winning of the game ball does not substantially occur.

  In addition, the number of times of opening and closing the special winning opening 32a in the high frequency winning mode and the low frequency winning mode, the opening limit time for one opening, and the opening limit number for one opening are lower in the high frequency winning mode. The value is not limited to the above value and may be arbitrary as long as the frequency of winning the variable winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is high. Specifically, the high-frequency winning mode has a larger number of times of opening and closing than the low-frequency winning mode, and if the opening limit time for one opening is long or the opening limit number for one opening is set to be large. Good.

  However, in order to clarify the difference in privilege between the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, in the opening / closing execution mode of the low-frequency winning mode, the winning of the variable winning device 32 does not substantially occur. It is good to have a configuration. For example, in the high frequency winning mode, for one opening, the product of the game cycle of the game ball and the opening limit number is set shorter than the opening limit time, while in the low frequency winning mode, about the one opening, The product of the game cycle of the game ball and the opening limit number may be set to be longer than the opening limit time. In addition, even if the interval between shooting game balls and the opening time of one big winning opening 32a is not the above, in the low frequency winning mode, by setting the latter to be shorter than the former, It is possible to easily realize a configuration in which a prize does not substantially occur in the variable winning device 32.

  As a support mode of the lower working port 34 in the electric accessory 34a, when comparing in a situation where the game balls are continuously emitted in a similar manner to the game area, the electric working object 34a in the lower working port 34 is Low-frequency support mode (low-frequency support state or low-frequency guide state) and high-frequency support mode (high-frequency support state or high-frequency guide state) so that the frequency of the open state per unit time is relatively high or low. And are set.

  Specifically, in the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, the probability that the electric role open state wins in the electric role open lottery using the electric role open counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 1/2). However, in the high-frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is in the open state when the electric-role open state is won is set to be larger than in the low-frequency support mode, and one more opening is performed. The time is set long. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, the electric power open state is won, and in the case where the electric accessory 34a is opened a plurality of times, it is closed from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The time is set shorter than one opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is set to be shorter than that in the low-frequency support mode when the next electric accessory release lottery is performed after one electric accessory release lottery is performed. Has been done.

  As described above, in the high-frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize in the lower working opening 34 is higher than in the low-frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning a prize in the upper working opening 33 is higher than in the lower working opening 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the winning in the lower working opening 34 is higher than that in the upper working opening 33. The probability of winning a prize increases. Then, when a prize is given to the lower working opening 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, so in the high-frequency support mode, the player plays the game while not reducing the number of balls that he holds. be able to.

  In addition, the configuration for increasing the frequency of being in the electric role open state per unit time in the high frequency support mode is lower than that in the low frequency support mode, and is not limited to the above-mentioned one. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the probability of winning the electric role open state in is increased. Further, the high frequency support mode and the low frequency support mode may be set by changing any one of the number of times, the open time and the winning probability or the condition of an arbitrary combination.

  The jackpot type counter C2 is regularly updated and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 when the game ball wins the lower working opening 34. It is stored in the reservation area Rb.

  The distribution destination of the game result for the jackpot type counter C2 is stored as a distribution table (distribution information group) in the distribution table storage area 222 as the distribution information group storage means in the ROM 203. Here, the contents of the distribution table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, as the distribution table, the distribution table (first distribution information group) for the first result display unit of FIG. 9A and the second result display unit of FIG. 9B are used. And a distribution table (second distribution information group) for use with the distribution table.

  In the distribution table for the first result display unit, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), as a distribution destination of the game result, a normal jackpot result (low probability corresponding special game result), an implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result (non Explicit high probability corresponding game result or latent probability change state result), explicit 2R probability change jackpot result (explicit high probability correspondence game result or sudden probability change state result), 15R probability change jackpot result (high probability correspondence special game result) set Has been done.

  The normal jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / winning lottery mode becomes the low probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. However, the high frequency support mode shifts to the low frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the shift. In other words, the normal jackpot result is a jackpot result of shifting the game state to the normal jackpot state (low probability corresponding special game state).

  The implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the win / loss lot mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the low frequency support mode. is there. In other words, the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result is a jackpot result of shifting the gaming state to the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot state (implicit high probability corresponding gaming state).

  The explicit 2R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / winning lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. .. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning / winning lottery is the big hit state winning, and the big hit state is shifted accordingly. In other words, the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result is a jackpot result of shifting the gaming state to the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot state (explicit high probability corresponding gaming state).

  The 15R probability variable jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / winning lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. The high-frequency support mode continues until the lottery result in the winning / winning lottery is the big hit state winning, and the big hit state is shifted accordingly. In other words, the 15R certainty variation jackpot result is a jackpot result of shifting the gaming state to the 15R certainty variation jackpot state (high probability corresponding special gaming state).

  The normal game state in relation to each of the above-mentioned game states means a state in which the winning / winning lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode.

  In the distribution table for the first result display unit, "0 to 9" of the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29" correspond to the normal jackpot result, and "10 to 14" are not specified. It corresponds to the 2R certainty variation jackpot result, "15 to 19" corresponds to the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, and "20 to 29" corresponds to the 15R certainty variation jackpot result.

  As described above, as the probability-variable jackpot result, the implicit 2R probability-variable jackpot result and the explicit 2R probability-variable jackpot result are set, so that the manner of the probability-variable jackpot result is diversified. That is, when comparing the three types of probability variation jackpot results, the degree of advantage to the player is that the 15R probability variation jackpot result is the highest in the high-frequency winning mode in the opening / closing execution mode and the high frequency support mode in the support mode. Mode is low frequency winning mode, but support mode is high frequency supporting mode Explicit 2R probability variation big hit result is next highest, opening and closing execution mode becomes low frequency winning mode and support mode becomes low frequency support mode Not explicitly The 2R probability variation jackpot result is the lowest. As a result, the monotony of the game can be suppressed, and the attention of the game can be increased.

  In particular, in the implicit 2R probability variable jackpot result, after the end of the opening / closing execution mode, the win / loss lottery mode shifts to the high-probability mode, but the support mode becomes the low-frequency support mode like the normal gaming state. Then, as a game state, it is possible to create a game state in which the win / no win lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode, even though the support mode of the electric accessory 34a is common to the low-frequency support mode. It is possible to predict whether the winning / winning lottery mode is the high-probability mode or the low-probability mode, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the game.

  On the other hand, in the distribution table for the second result display unit, as shown in FIG. 9B, only the normal jackpot result and the 15R certainty variation jackpot result are set as the distribution destination of the game result. Then, of the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" correspond to the normal jackpot result, and "10 to 29" correspond to the 15R certainty variation jackpot result.

  As described above, in this pachinko machine 10, the distribution mode of the game result when the jackpot is won is that the jackpot is won based on the winning on the upper working opening 33, and the winning is on the lower working opening 34. It is different when the jackpot is won based on.

  Here, in both of the distribution table for the first result display unit and the distribution table for the second result display unit, the probability of a positive variation jackpot result when the jackpot is won is the same. There is. That is, in the distribution table for the first result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, and the 15R certainty variation jackpot result is 20. ing. Further, in the distribution table for the second result display unit, the number of values of the jackpot type counter C2 assigned to the 15R certainty variation jackpot result is 20. Therefore, the probability that the win / loss lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is the case where the jackpot is won based on the winning of the upper working opening 33 and the jackpot winning is based on the winning of the lower working opening 34. It is the same as in the case of (specifically, 2/3).

  However, when the jackpot is won based on the winning on the lower working port 34 and the probability variation jackpot result is generated, the result is always the 15R probability variation jackpot, whereas the jackpot is awarded based on the prize winning on the upper working port 33 and In the case of the probability-variable jackpot result, there is a probability of 1/4 for the implicit 2R probability-variable jackpot result or the explicit 2R probability-variable jackpot result, and a probability of 1/2 for the 15R probability-variable jackpot result. In other words, the probability of occurrence of the 15R probability variation jackpot result, which is the most advantageous to the player among the probability variation jackpot results, is higher when the jackpot is won based on the winning of the lower working opening 34, to the upper working opening 33. It will be higher than if the jackpot was won based on the prize.

  In addition, in the implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, the winning / winning lottery mode shifts to the high-probability mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode as described above, but the support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode. When compared with the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result, since the electric accessory 34a is less likely to be in the open state, the chances of receiving the payout of the game balls are reduced accordingly, and further, based on the distribution table for the second result display unit. The chance that a lottery will be held will be reduced.

  As described above, the upper working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34 are provided with a clear difference in the advantage for the player. Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting that the lower working opening 34 out of the upper working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34 will win, and accordingly, the winning frequency to the lower working opening 34. The player's attention to the high-frequency support mode, which is high, is high.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10, as described above, when a failure result is obtained in the win / loss lottery, a normal failure result or a special failure result is obtained. In this case, in the case of the normal deviation result that occurs with a relatively high probability when the deviation result occurs, the opening / closing execution mode is not shifted, and the win / loss lottery mode and the support mode are not changed.

  On the other hand, in the case of the special deviation result that occurs with a relatively low probability when the deviation result occurs, the special deviation state is set. In the special disengagement state, the opening / closing execution mode is entered in the situation where the result of the dismissal is in the win / no win lottery. However, the opening / closing execution mode of the transfer destination is the low frequency winning mode. Therefore, even if the result is a special miss, it cannot be expected that the game ball will be won in the special winning opening 32a. Further, after the opening / closing execution mode is completed, the transition between the win / no win lottery mode and the support mode does not occur.

  By setting the special deviation result as described above, the opening of the special winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32 can be used as an effect. Here, in the normal gaming state where the win / loss lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode, not the open / close execution mode, and if the special miss result is reached, the low frequency winning mode is opened / closed. It only shifts to the mode, and then returns to the normal game state. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned implicit 2R probability variation jackpot result occurs, the mode shifts to the open / close execution mode which is the low frequency winning mode, and thereafter the winning / winning lottery mode is high although the support mode is the low frequency supporting mode. It becomes a probability mode. Then, the occurrence of the special out-of-place result and the occurrence of the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result under the normal gaming state, the same low-frequency winning mode is switched to the opening / closing execution mode, and then the support mode is low-frequency support. However, the difference between the two is that the win / win lottery mode is the low-probability mode in the former and the high-probability mode is in the latter. That is, the occurrence of the special deviation result and the occurrence of the implicit 2R probability variable jackpot result under the normal gaming state are common to the behavior of each movable object such as the behavior of the variable winning device 32 and the behavior of the electric accessory 34a of the lower working opening 34. However, only the internal lottery status is different. As a result, when the open / close execution mode, which is the low-frequency winning mode, occurs in the normal gaming state, it becomes possible to imagine whether or not the winning / winning lottery mode has shifted to the high-probability mode after that, and the game is played. It is possible to raise the attention level of.

  When the winning / winning lottery mode is the low-probability mode, as shown in FIG. 8A, the value of the random number resulting in the special failure result is the same as the value of the random number winning the jackpot. On the other hand, when the winning / winning lottery mode is the high-probability mode, as shown in FIG. 8B, the value of the random number which is the special out-of-match result is the number of the random number which is the jackpot win and the special probability in the low-probability mode. The number is one, which is smaller than the number of random number values that result in deviation. In this way, by making the number of random number values that result in special outliers smaller than the number of random number values that result in jackpot wins in the high-probability mode, the number of random hits in the high-probability mode is greater than the probability of special out-of-match results. The probability of winning can be increased. In addition, by setting the number of random values that result in special outliers to be lower in the high-probability mode than in the low-probability mode, the probability of the special out-of-match result is higher than that under the low-probability mode. Can also be lowered.

  The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be sequentially incremented by 1 within a range of 0 to 238, for example, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238), returns to 0. The reach random number counter C3 is regularly updated and is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 when the game ball wins the lower working opening 34. It is stored in the reservation area Rb. Then, it is determined whether or not the reach is generated based on the reach table stored in the reach table storage area of the ROM 203. However, in the game time when shifting to the open / close execution mode, the MPU 202 determines the reach occurrence regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. The number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display is the same in each game state, but may be individually set according to the game state. For example, in the case where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the number of reach random number counters C3 corresponding to the occurrence of the reach display may be set to be larger than that in the low frequency support mode.

  Here, the reach display (reach state) is provided with a symbol display device 41 capable of performing variable display (or variable display) of symbols (patterns), and the open / close execution mode of the variable winning device 32 is a high frequency winning mode. In the game time, the stop display result after the variable display becomes the special display result in the game machine. The stop display result is derived and displayed after the variable display (or the variable display) of the symbol (pattern) on the symbol display device 41 is started. The display state for making the player think that the variable display state is likely to result in the special display result in the preceding stage.

  In other words, by stopping and displaying the symbols for some of the symbol columns displayed on the display screen of the symbol display device 41, a combination of jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high frequency winning mode is established. It is a display state in which a combination of reach symbols that may be displayed is displayed, and in that state, variable display of symbols is performed in the remaining symbol columns.

  More specifically, as a pre-stage of ending the variable display of the symbols, a combination of the jackpot symbols corresponding to the occurrence of the high frequency winning mode is established on the preset effective line in the display screen of the symbol display device 41. The reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the combination of reach symbols that may be performed, and the variable display of the symbols is performed by the final stop symbol row under the situation where the reach line is formed.

  The display contents of FIG. 6 will be specifically described. First, high-speed variable display is started for all the symbol arrays Z1 to Z3. In this case, it is difficult or difficult to recognize which design is displayed. After that, the variable display mode of the upper symbol row Z1 is switched from the high-speed variable display to the low-speed variable display in which the player can easily or recognize the displayed symbols. Then, as the variable display of the upper symbol row Z1 ends, the variable display mode of the lower symbol row Z3 switches from the high speed variable display to the low speed variable display. Then, the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends. In this case, a reach line is formed by stopping and displaying the main symbols having the same numbers on any of the activated lines L1 to L5. Then, the variation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display, and when the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the main symbol with the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is attached. The variable display of the symbols in the symbol row Z2 in the middle row is terminated as is displayed on the reach line.

  In addition, in the reach display, while the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the variable display of the symbols is displayed in the remaining symbol rows, and the reach screen is displayed by displaying a predetermined character etc. as a moving image. Examples include those for performing the effect, and those for performing the reach effect by displaying a predetermined character or the like as a moving image on substantially the entire display screen after reducing or displaying the combination of reach patterns. Further, when the reach display is being performed or before the reach display, whether or not the advance notice display using the predetermined image such as the predetermined character is performed is determined by using the reach random number counter C3 or other counters. May be.

  The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, for example, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198), returns to 0. The fluctuation type counter CS is a fluctuation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS of the main display section 43, a fluctuation display time of symbols in the symbol display apparatus 41, and a main display area in the symbol display apparatus 41. The variable display time at P is used by the MPU 202 to determine. The variation type counter CS is updated once every time a normal process described below is executed once, and is repeatedly updated within the remaining time in the normal process. The variation type counter CS is stored in the reserved ball storage area 232 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. More specifically, the game ball is stored in the first result display reserve area Ra of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the upper working opening 33, and the second result display unit of the RAM 204 when the game ball wins the lower working opening 34. It is stored in the reservation area Rb.

  The electric accessory release counter C4 is configured to be incremented by 1 in the range of 0 to 250, for example, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250). The electric accessory release counter C4 is periodically updated and is stored in the electric accessory holding area 233 of the RAM 204 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed on whether or not the electric accessory 34a is controlled to be in the open state based on the stored value of the electric accessory release counter C4. For example, if C4 = 0 to 190, the electric accessory 34a is controlled to the open state, and if C4 = 191 to 250, the electric accessory 34a is not controlled to the open state.

  As described above, the MPU 202 uses the value of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the execution area AE to determine the fluctuation display time in the first result display section AS and the second result display section BS. The variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is used for the determination. Further, the MPU 202 uses the values of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE to determine the stop result in the first result display portion AS and the second result display portion BS. However, the stop result table storage area 224 of the ROM 203 is used for the determination.

<Various processing executed by main controller 81>
Next, a timer interrupt process and a normal process executed by the MPU 202 in the main control device 81 to advance a game at each game time will be described. In addition to the timer interrupt process and the normal process, the MPU 202 executes a main process that is started when the power is turned on and an NMI interrupt process that is started when a power failure signal is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). However, description of these processes is omitted.

<Timer interrupt processing>
First, the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This process is activated by the MPU 202 on a regular basis (for example, in a cycle of 2 msec).

  In step S101, reading processing of various detection sensors is executed. That is, the states of various detection sensors connected to the main control device 81 are read, the state of the detection sensor (detection information from the detection sensor) is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is stored. For example, when it is determined that a ball has entered the upper working port 33, a prize detection flag for the upper working port is stored in various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, and a ball has entered the lower working port 34. When it is determined that the winning action flag is detected, the lower working opening winning detection flag is stored in the various flag storage area 235. If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the through gate 35, the winning detection flag for the through gate is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204.

  Then, in step S102, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and is cleared to 0 when the counter value reaches the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In a succeeding step S103, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the electric accessory release counter C4 are each incremented by 1, and when they reach their maximum values, they are cleared to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C4 are stored in the corresponding buffer areas of the RAM 204.

  In a succeeding step S104, a through winning process associated with winning in the through gate 35 is executed. In the through winning process, it is determined whether or not a through gate winning detection flag is stored in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. If the same flag is stored, it is stored in the electric power holding area. On condition that the number of stored accessory holdings is less than 4, the value of the electric accessory release counter C4 updated in the step S103 is stored in the electric accessory holding area. Further, the effect control device 82 is caused to execute a process for turning on the holding light emitting portion 46 of the variable display unit 36 corresponding to the number of holding memories. Then, when the through gate winning detection flag is stored in the various flag storage area 235, the winning detection flag is erased and the through gate winning process is ended.

  After the through-gate winning process in step S104 is executed, the process proceeds to step S105, and in the step S105, the winning process for the operating port associated with the winning of the operating ports 33 and 34 is executed, and the timer interrupt process ends. To do.

<Winning process for working port>
Here, the winning process for the operating port will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the upper working opening 33 (starting winning) based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the upper working opening 33. When it is determined that the game ball has won the upper working opening 33, in step S202, the payout control device 97 sets a prize ball command for paying out three game balls. In a succeeding step S203, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won in the upper operation opening 33. In step S204, the value stored in the number-of-holds storage area of the first result display section holding area Ra is read out, and the number of start-up holding storages RaN stored in the first result display section holding area Ra is set. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the first start pending storage number RaN). After that, in step S205, an information acquisition process for storing the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS is performed, and the main winning process is ended.

  When it is determined in step S201 that the game ball has not won the upper working opening 33, in step S206 it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the lower working opening 34 (start winning) in the lower working opening 34. Judgment is made based on the detection state of the detection sensor. When it is determined that the game ball has won the lower working opening 34, a prize ball command for paying out four game balls is set in the payout control device 97 in step S207. In a succeeding step S208, an external signal setting process is performed in order to output a signal to the management control device on the game hall side that the game ball has won in the lower working opening 34. In step S209, the value stored in the reserved number storage area of the second result display section reserved area Rb is read out, and the startup reserved storage number RbN stored in the second result display section reserved area Rb is set. (Hereinafter, also referred to as the second start pending storage number RbN). After that, the information acquisition process is performed in step S205, and the main winning process is ended.

  On the other hand, if both steps S201 and S206 are NO, that is, if the game ball has not won in any of the upper working opening 33 and the lower working opening 34, the main winning process is ended.

  The prize ball command set in steps S202 and S207 is transmitted to the payout controller 97 in an external output process S401 of a normal process described later.

  Here, the information acquisition process of step S205 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the information acquisition process, first in step S301, it is determined whether or not the number N (RaN or RbN) of starting pending memories set in step S204 or step S209 described above is less than an upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment). judge. If the number N of start-up pending storages is the upper limit value, this information acquisition processing is terminated as it is, and if it is less than the upper limit value, the number N of start-up pending storages of the corresponding result display section holding area is determined in step S302. While incrementing by 1, the value stored in the total reserved number storage area in step S303 (hereinafter referred to as the common reserved number CRN) is also incremented by 1.

  In the following step S304, the respective values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS updated in the above step S103 are stored in the empty storage area area of the corresponding result display holding area. The first storage area, that is, the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages incremented by 1 in step S302 is stored.

  In other words, when the number RaN of start pending storage for the upper working port is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counter CS updated in step S103 are set. Is stored in the first storage area of the empty storage areas of the upper working opening holding area Ra, that is, in the holding area Ra corresponding to the upper working opening startup holding storage number RaN incremented by 1 in step S302.

  If the number RbN of starting pending storage for the lower operating port is set, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S103 are set to the lower operating port. It is stored in the first storage area of the free storage areas of the reserved area Rb for use, that is, in the reserved area Rb corresponding to the start reserved storage number RbN for the lower working opening incremented by 1 in step S302.

  In subsequent steps S305 and S306, the production control device 82 and the display control device 212, which are sub-side (sub-side) control devices, are caused to recognize that a win has occurred in the upper operation opening 33 or the lower operation opening 34, and will be described later. The hold confirmation process and the hold command setting process, which are processes for executing the hold notice, are executed. After that, if the winning detection flag is stored, the flag is erased and the information acquisition process ends.

  The hold command set in the hold command setting process of step S306 will be transmitted to the effect control device 82 in the external output process (step S401) of the normal process described later. 33 includes information on which of the winning openings 33 and the lower working opening 34 is based on winning, and the production control device 82 receives the holding command to hold the display area Ga. , Gb, a process for changing the display in accordance with the increase in the number of holdings is executed.

  Specifically, if the command received by the display control device 212 via the effect control device 82 corresponds to the winning of the upper working opening 33, the reserved display area for the upper working opening is displayed. A process for causing Ga to display the holding image is executed. In the hold display area Ga, hold images are sequentially displayed from the left side. For example, if the number of start hold storage RaN for the upper working opening is 1, the hold image is displayed in the first unit hold display area Ga1 at the left end. If the number of stored memories for starting RaRa is 4, the reserved images are displayed in all the reserved display areas Ga1 to Ga4. If the command received by the display control device 212 via the effect control device 82 corresponds to the winning of the lower working opening 34, it is reserved in the reserved display area Gb for the lower working opening. Perform processing to display an image. In the hold display area Gb, hold images are displayed sequentially from the left side. For example, if the number RbN of start hold storage for the lower working opening is 1, the hold image is displayed in the first unit hold display area Gb1 at the left end. If the number RbN of starting pending storages is 4 displayed, the pending image is displayed in all the pending display areas Gb1 to Gb4. A detailed description of each process of steps S305 and S306 will be given later.

<Normal processing>
Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The normal process is a process that is started after the main process started when the power is turned on is executed, and the main process of the game is executed in the normal process. As an outline, the processes of steps S401 to S406 are executed as a regular process of a 4 msec cycle, and the counter updating process of steps S408 and S409 is executed in the remaining time.

  In the normal processing, first, an external signal output processing is executed in step S401. In the external signal output process of step S401, output data such as a command set in the timer interrupt process or the previous normal process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, the presence / absence of a prize ball command is determined, and if the prize ball command is set, it is transmitted to the payout control device 97. If a production command such as a variation command, a type command, or a variation end command is set, it is transmitted to the production control device 82.

  Next, in step S402, the fluctuation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counter CS is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, the counter value is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 204.

  In a succeeding step S403, a game time control process for controlling a game in each game time is executed. In this game time control process, jackpot determination, setting of variable display of symbols by the symbol display device 41, display control of the main display unit 43, and the like are performed.

  After executing the game number control process of step S403, the process proceeds to step S404 to execute the game state transition process. As will be described later in detail, the game state shift processing causes the game state to shift to the open / close execution mode, the high probability mode, the high frequency support mode, or the like. Details of the game number control process of step S403 and the game state transition process of step S404 will be described later.

  In a succeeding step S405, an electric power combination support process for driving and controlling the electric power accessory 34a provided in the lower operation port 34 is executed. In this electric role support process, the electric role release of whether or not the electric role object 34a is opened using the numerical information acquired from the electric role open counter C4 stored in the electric power holding area 233 of the RAM 204. In addition to performing the lottery, when the electric role open state is won, the opening / closing process of the electric accessory 34a is executed. In addition, display control of the accessory display unit 44 and the like are performed so as to teach the lottery result of the electric role open lottery.

  Here, as described above, the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode are set as the modes of support by the electric accessory 34a, and a transition to any of the support modes is performed in the game state transition processing. Be seen. Through this processing, if the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, the high frequency support mode is set, and if the flag is not set, the low frequency support mode is set.

  In the electric power support process, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode is set by determining whether or not the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. Then, in the high frequency support mode, the number of times the electric accessory 34a is in the open state is set to be larger when the power combination open state is elected than in the low frequency support mode. Set the opening time longer. Further, in the high-frequency support mode, when the electric role open state is won and the electric state of the electric accessory 34a occurs a plurality of times, one open state ends and the next open state starts. The closing time up to is set to be shorter than the opening time for one time.

  Incidentally, when the open / close execution mode is entered, the support mode is forcibly set to the low frequency support mode even if the high frequency support flag is set in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204.

  Then, in step S406, a game ball launch control process is executed. In the game ball launch control process, the solenoid of the game ball launch mechanism 53 is excited once in a predetermined period (for example, 0.6 sec) on condition that a launch permission signal is input from the power supply and the launch control device 98. .. As a result, the game ball is launched toward the game area PE.

  In subsequent step S407, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal processing has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal processing. Then, the random number initial value counter CINI and the variation type counter CS are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process.

  That is, in step S408, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value, it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204. In step S409, the fluctuation type counter CS is updated. Specifically, the variation type counters CS are incremented by 1, and are cleared to 0 when their counter values reach the maximum value. Then, the updated value of the fluctuation type counter CS is stored in the corresponding area of the RAM 204.

  Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S401 to S406 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process changes rather than being constant. Therefore, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be updated at random by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, and in the same manner. The fluctuation type counter CS can also be updated at random.

<Game time control processing>
Next, the game number control process of step S403 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the game time control process, first, in step S501, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode is in effect. Specifically, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode flag (open / close execution state information) is stored (stored) in the open / close execution mode flag storage area (open / close execution state information storage unit) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. To do. The opening / closing execution mode flag is stored when the game state is changed to the opening / closing execution mode in the game state transition process described later, and is erased when the opening / closing execution mode is also ended in the game state transition process.

  When in the open / close execution mode, the present game is executed without executing any of the processing of step S502 and thereafter, that is, the game time start processing of steps S503 to S505 and the game time progress processing of steps S506 to S509. The turn control process ends. That is, in the opening / closing execution mode, the game game is not started regardless of whether or not a prize has been paid to the operation ports 33, 34.

  If it is not in the open / close execution mode, in step S502, it is determined whether or not the main display unit 43 is in the variable display. Specifically, it is determined whether or not one of the first result display portion AS and the second result display portion BS is in the variable display. It is to be noted that this determination is made as to whether or not the variable display flag (variation display information) is stored (stored) in the variable display flag storage area (variation display information storage means) in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204. It is done by judging. The variable display flag is stored when the variable display is started for either the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS, and is erased when the variable display ends.

  If the main display section 43 is not displaying the variation, the process proceeds to the game number starting process of steps S503 to S505. In the game time starting process, first, in step S503, it is determined whether the common hold number CRN is "0". When the common hold number CRN is "0", it means that the start hold storage numbers RaN and RbN are "0" for both the upper working port 33 and the lower working port 34. Therefore, the game time control processing is ended as it is. If the common hold number CRN is not "0", the data stored in the first result display holding area Ra or the second result display holding area Rb is set for variable display in step S504. After executing the data setting process, and in step S505, the variation display process for starting the variation display on the main display unit 43 and the variation display on the symbol display device 41 is executed, and then the present game number control process is ended.

  Here, the data setting process of step S504 and the fluctuation start process of step S505 will be described in detail below.

  First, the data setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the data setting process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the second startup hold storage number RbN stored in the second result display storage area Rb is “0”. If the second startup pending storage number RbN is "0", the data setting process for the first result display unit in steps S602 to S607 is executed, and if the second startup pending storage number RbN is not "0". Executes the data setting process for the second result display unit in steps S608 to S613.

  Here, the case where the data setting process is executed is the case where the common pending number CRN is 1 or more, as already described. In this case, in the data setting process, it is determined whether or not the second startup hold storage number RbN is “0”, and if it is not “0”, that is, the hold information for variable display is displayed for the second result display section BS. If it is stored, the data stored in the second result display section holding area Rb is set for variable display regardless of whether the first startup hold storage number RaN is 1 or more. I chose As a result, when the hold information is stored in both the first result display holding area Ra and the second result display holding area Rb, the second result display holding corresponding to the lower working port 34 is held. The hold information stored in the area Rb has priority.

  In the data setting process for the first result display unit, first, in step S602, the first startup hold storage number RaN of the first result display hold area Ra is decremented by one. In a succeeding step S603, the common reserved number CRN is decremented by 1. Then, in step S604, the data stored in the first area of the first result display holding area Ra is moved to the execution area AE.

  After that, in step S605, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the first result display holding area Ra is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and at the same time, the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area, and so on.

  In the following step S606, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is set in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the other flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If it is stored, it is erased, and if it is not stored, its state is maintained. The second result display unit flag is information for specifying whether the start of the variable display this time is the first result display unit AS or the second result display unit BS.

  In a succeeding step S607, a shift command (shift occurrence information) which is information for causing the effect control device 82 which is the sub-side control device to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information indicating that the holding area for which the data has been shifted this time corresponds to the first result display holding area Ra, that is, the upper operation port 33 A shift command including information on the correspondence is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. After that, this data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S607 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 17). In the effect control device 82, based on the received shift command, the display in the first hold light emitting part 45 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the first hold display area Ga of the symbol display device 41 correspond to the reduction in the number of hold. Then, the processing for changing is executed. This will be described in detail later.

  In the data setting process for the second result display unit, first, in step S608, the second start hold storage number RbN of the second result display hold area Rb is decremented by one. In a succeeding step S609, the common reserved number CRN is decremented by 1. Then, in step S610, the data stored in the first area of the second result display holding area Rb is moved to the execution area AE.

  Then, in step S611, a process of shifting the data stored in the storage area of the second result display holding area Rb is executed. This data shift process is a process for sequentially shifting the data stored in the first to fourth areas to the lower area side, and clears the data in the first area, and at the same time, the second area → the first area, The data in each area is shifted in the order of 3 area → 2nd area, 4th area → 3rd area, and so on.

  In a succeeding step S612, the second result display section flag (second result display section information) is set in the second result display section flag storage area (second result display section information storage means) provided in the other flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. If not stored, the second result display unit flag is stored, and if stored, that state is maintained.

  In a succeeding step S613, a shift command (shift occurrence information) which is information for causing the effect control device 82 which is the sub-side control device to recognize that the data in the holding area has been shifted is set. In this case, from the command information storage area 225 of the ROM 203, information that the holding area that is the target of the current shift of data corresponds to the second result display holding area Rb, that is, the lower operating port 34. The shift command including the information of what is being done is selected, and the selected shift command is set as a command to be transmitted to the effect control device 82. After that, this data setting process ends.

  The shift command set in step S613 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). In the effect control device 82, based on the received shift command, the display in the second hold light emitting portion 46 of the variable display unit 36 and the display in the second hold display area Gb of the symbol display device 41 correspond to the reduction in the number of hold. Then, the processing for changing is executed. This will be described in detail later.

  Next, the fluctuation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the fluctuation start process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the winning / winning lottery mode is the high-probability mode. Specifically, whether or not the high-probability mode flag (high-probability state information) is stored (stored) in the high-probability mode flag storage area (high-probability state information storage means) provided in each flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. To determine. The high-probability mode flag is a flag that is stored at the end of the opening / closing execution mode related to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot result, and is erased when the normal jackpot result occurs thereafter.

  If it is not in the high-probability mode, then in step S702, it is determined whether or not the win / loss table for the low-probability mode is true. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE coincides with the value set as the jackpot win in the win / loss table for the low probability mode as shown in FIG. 8A. It is determined whether or not there is. On the other hand, in the case of the high probability mode, in step S703, the high / probability mode win / fail table is referenced to make a win / fail judgment. Specifically, the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area AE coincides with the value set as the jackpot win in the win / loss table for the high probability mode as shown in FIG. 8B. It is determined whether or not there is.

  After the processing in step S702 or step S703, in step S704 to step S712, processing for setting the game result of the current game time is executed, and at the same time as the first result display section AS or (2) A process for setting a stop result when ending the variable display executed in any of the result display portions BS is executed. In this case, when setting the stop result, various stop result tables (stop result information group) stored in the stop result table storage area 224 as the stop result information group storage unit in the ROM 203 are referred to.

  Specifically, first, in step S704, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is a jackpot win. If it is a big hit, in steps S705 to S711, a process for setting a game result and a process for setting a stop result in the case of a big hit are executed.

  In step S705, it is determined whether or not the second result display unit flag is stored in the RAM 204. When the second result display unit flag is not stored, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the first result display unit (see FIG. 9A) in step S706. Specifically, the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is the numerical range of the normal jackpot result, the numerical range of the implicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, the numerical range of the explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, and the 15R certainty variation jackpot. Determine which of the numerical range of the result is included.

  On the other hand, when the second result display unit flag is stored, the distribution determination is performed with reference to the distribution table for the second result display unit (see FIG. 9B) in step S707. Specifically, it is determined whether the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is included in the numerical range of the normal jackpot result or the numerical range of the 15R certainty variation jackpot result.

  After the process of step S706 or step S707, it is determined in step S708 whether the game result sorted in step S706 or step S707 is a probability variation jackpot result. If it is a probability variation jackpot result, in step S709, a state in which any stop result is displayed on the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS in the current game time when the probability variation jackpot result will occur. The stop result setting process for the probability variation big hit for setting whether to end the variable display with is executed. In step S709, the MPU 202 stores, in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204, information for identifying which probability variation jackpot result is the result of the current game win determination. Specifically, in step S709, any of the explicit 2R certainty variation flag, the implicit 2R certainty variation flag, and the 15R certainty variation flag is stored. Then, it progresses to step S713.

  On the other hand, when the game result sorted in step S706 or step S707 is not the probability variation jackpot result, a negative determination is made in step S708, and the process proceeds to step S710. In step S710, the stop result table for normal jackpot is referred to, the address information of the stop result data corresponding to the value of the jackpot type counter C2 stored in the execution area AE is acquired, and the address information is stopped in the RAM 204. Store in the result address storage area. After that, in step S711, the MPU 202 stores in the various flag storage areas 235 of the RAM 204 the information for identifying whether or not the winning / non-winning determination result of the current game is the normal jackpot result. Specifically, in step S711, the normal flag is stored. Then, it progresses to step S713.

  If the result of the lottery in step S702 or step S703 is not a big hit, a negative determination is made in step S704, and the process proceeds to step S712. In step S712, for the disengagement time for setting which stop result is to be displayed in the state in which the stop result is displayed on the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS in the current game time which is the disengagement result. The stop result setting process is executed. In addition, in step S712, the information for identifying by the MPU 202 that the result of the current game determination is a miss result is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204. Specifically, in step S712, either the normal deviation flag or the special deviation flag is stored. Then, it progresses to step S713.

  After performing any of the processing of step S709, step S711, and step S712, in step S713, to set the variable display time of the current game time in the first result display section AS or the second result display section BS. The variable display time setting process is executed.

  The variable display time setting process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the variable display time setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17, first in step S801, it is determined whether or not the game result this time is one of the jackpot results and the special outlier result. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R certainty variation flag, the implicit 2R certainty variation flag, the 15R certainty variation flag, the normal flag, and the special deviation flag are stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204.

  If a negative determination is made in step S801, that is, if the game result this time is a normal deviation result, the process proceeds to step S802. In step S802, it is determined whether or not the reach display is generated on the symbol display device 41 at the current game time. Specifically, when the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is a value corresponding to the occurrence of the reach, it is determined that the reach display has occurred, and an affirmative determination is made in step S802. When the presence or absence of the reach occurrence is specified using the value of the reach random number counter C3, the reach determination table stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to.

  When an affirmative determination is made in either step S801 or step S802, the process proceeds to step S803, and the reach display variable display time table stored in the variable display time table storage area 223 of the ROM 203 is referred to. The variable display time information corresponding to the value of the variable type counter CS is acquired, and in the subsequent step S804, the variable display time information is displayed in the variable display time counter area (variable display time measuring means) provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. ). Then, this setting process is completed.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the result of the win / loss lottery is the result of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode (any jackpot result and the special miss result), or the result of the win / win lottery is the normal miss result and the reach generation When the lottery is won, the reach display is executed.

  Here, the reach display is provided with a normal reach and a super reach, which are different in variable display mode. In the reach display variable display time table, variable display time information corresponding to each of normal reach and super reach is set, and by referring to the table, the variable display time information corresponding to each reach display is acquired. It Regarding the determination of the type of reach display, there is provided a table in which the type of reach display and the value of the variation type counter CS correspond to each other, and by referring to the table, the value of the variation type counter CS of this time is determined. The corresponding reach display is determined. The reach display variable display time table will be described in detail later.

  Further, the reach display variable display time table corresponds to the type of jackpot. Specifically, in the case of a probability variation jackpot result, the variable display time is set so that the combination of specific symbols can be stopped and displayed, and in the case of a normal jackpot result, the combination of non-specific symbols can be stopped and displayed. The variable display time is set to.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S802, the value of the fluctuation type counter CS of this time is referred by referring to the reach display time variation display time table stored in the variation display time table storage area 223 in step S805. The variable display time corresponding to is acquired, and the variable display time information is set in the variable display time counter area in step S806. Then, this setting process is completed. The variable display time information when the reach is not generated is set so that the variable display time becomes shorter as the number N of start pending memories increases. The reach non-occurrence variable display time table will be described later in detail.

  In addition, when the support mode is the high-frequency support mode, compared with the case where the support mode is the low-frequency support mode, compared to the case where the number of hold information is the same, a short variable display time is selected so that the reach non-reach Although the variable display time table for generation is set, the present invention is not limited to this, and the selected variable display time may be the same or may be the reverse of the above relationship. Further, the above configuration may be applied to the variable display time when the reach occurs, and the variable display time that is easy to be selected and the variable display time that is difficult to be selected are different between when the jackpot is won and when the reach is out. It may be configured. Further, the variable display time table for the probability variable big hit, the variable display time table for the normal big hit, the variable display time table for the out-reach, and the variable display time table for the complete out-of-range may be individually set.

  As described above, the variable display time of each game time is determined using the presence or absence of the reach occurrence, the type of the reach display, the number of hold information, the value of the variation type counter, etc. as parameters. However, the variable display time of each game time, the parameter of the content of other holding information, specifically, the information for jackpot determination, the information for type determination and the information for reach determination included in the other holding information. It is decided without doing.

  Returning to the description of the fluctuation start process (FIG. 16), after step S713, the fluctuation start command and the type command are set in step S714. The fluctuation start command includes information on whether a reach has occurred and information on the fluctuation display time. Further, the type command includes information on the game result. That is, in the type command, as the information of the game result, information of 15R certainty variation jackpot result, information of normal jackpot result, information of explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, information of non-explicit 2R certainty variation jackpot result, information of extraordinary miss result, etc. included.

  The fluctuation start command and the type command set in step S714 are transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect in the game time based on the received variation start command and type command, and controls various devices so that the determined effect content is executed. The content of this effect includes a variable display mode of the symbol on the symbol display device 41, and the determined variable display mode of the symbol is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. It In the display control device 212, based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82, display control of the symbol display device 41 is performed so that the variable display of the symbol corresponding to each game time is performed.

  Then, in step S715, the variable display of the pattern is started in the result display unit corresponding to the current game time, of the first result display unit AS and the second result display unit BS. In this case, when the second result display unit flag is not stored in the RAM 204, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the first result display unit AS, and the second result display unit flag is set. If it is stored, the result display unit corresponding to the current game time is specified as the second result display unit BS. Then, this fluctuation start process is terminated.

  Returning to the explanation of the game time control process (FIG. 14), when the main display portion 43 is being variably displayed, the game time progression process of steps S506 to S509 is executed. In the game time progression process, first in step S506, it is determined whether or not the variation display time of the current game time has elapsed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable display time information stored in the variable display time counter area of the RAM 204 is “0”. The value of the variable display time information is set in the variable display time setting process (FIG. 17) as described above. The value of the set variable display time information is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is started.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed, the variable display process is executed in step S507. In the variable display process, display control of the result display unit (light emission control of each display segment) is performed so that each display segment is turned on and off in a predetermined order in the result display unit related to the current game. , This game time control processing is ended.

  If the variation display time has elapsed, variation end processing is executed in step S508. In the fluctuation ending process, the information stored in the RAM 204 in any of the processes of step S709, step S710, and step S712 is specified, and the pattern corresponding to the information is stopped and displayed on the main display unit 43. The main display unit 43 is controlled.

  In a succeeding step S509, a fluctuation end command is set. Then, this game time control processing is ended. The fluctuation end command set in step S509 is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The effect control device 82 transmits the received variation end command to the display control device 212 while maintaining the information form thereof. In the display control device 212, by receiving the variation end command, the final stop symbol combination in the game time is fixedly displayed (final stop display).

<Game state transition processing>
Next, the game state transition processing of step S404 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether the open / close execution mode is in effect. If it is not in the opening / closing execution mode, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether it is the timing when the variable display of the pattern on the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS of one game time is finished. If it is not the timing when the variable display is finished, the game state transition processing is finished as it is.

  When it is the timing when the variable display is finished, it is determined in step S903 whether or not the game result of the current game time corresponds to the shift to the open / close execution mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R certainty variation flag, the implicit 2R certainty variation flag, the 15R certainty variation flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special outlying flag are stored in the RAM 204. If none of the above flags are stored, the game state transition processing is ended.

  If any of the above flags is stored, the opening / closing execution mode start processing is executed in step S904. In the start process, an opening waiting time (starting waiting period) is set for waiting for the opening in the opening / closing execution mode without starting opening the special winning opening 32a of the variable winning device 32. Specifically, the waiting time information for opening stored in advance in the ROM 203 is set in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. In this case, the waiting time information to be set differs depending on whether the open / close execution mode is the high frequency winning mode, and the waiting time information is less in the low frequency winning mode than in the high frequency winning mode. It is set to be short. For example, in the high frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 1 sec, and in the low frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set to be 0.2 sec. Is set. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) is executed.

  In a succeeding step S905, round display start processing for notifying the type of the opening / closing execution mode this time is executed. In the round display start processing, first, the address information stored in the stop result address storage area of the RAM 204 is confirmed. Then, the stop result data corresponding to the address information is specified from the stop result data group stored in the ROM 203, and the content of the number of rounds is confirmed from the specified stop result data. After that, the content of the confirmed number of rounds is output to the round display portion RS in the main display portion 43. As a result, the round display section RS displays the round information related to the output.

  In a succeeding step S906, it is determined whether or not the opening / closing execution mode this time is the high frequency winning mode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not either the 15R probability variation flag or the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204. If it is not the high frequency winning mode, that is, if it is the low frequency winning mode, in step S907, "2" is set in the round counter area RC provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. The round counter area RC is a counter area for counting the number of times the special winning opening 32a is opened. On the other hand, in the case of the high frequency winning mode, "15" is set in the round counter area RC in step S908.

  After executing the processing of step S907 or step S908, an opening command is set in step S909. The set opening command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The opening command includes information on whether the mode is the high frequency winning mode or the low frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received opening command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. The content of this effect includes the display mode on the symbol display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. In the display control device 212, based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82, the display control of the symbol display device 41 is performed so that a display (for example, a moving image display) corresponding to the present opening / closing execution mode is performed.

  In a succeeding step S910, after executing the external signal setting process, the present game state transition process is ended. In the external signal setting process, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R certainty variation flag, the implicit 2R certainty variation flag, the 15R certainty variation flag, and the normal jackpot flag is stored in the RAM 204, and either flag is stored. In this case, the signal output state of the output terminal for the jackpot signal provided in the external output terminal 99 is set as the jackpot signal output state. Thereby, when the output terminal for the jackpot signal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the jackpot signal is output to the management control device, and the jackpot occurs in the pachinko machine 10 in the management control device. You can understand what you have done.

  Further, in the external signal setting process, it is determined whether or not any of the explicit 2R probability variation flag, the implicit 2R probability variation flag, the 15R probability variation flag, the normal jackpot flag, or the special out-of-range flag is stored in the RAM 204, and either When the flag is stored, the signal output states of the output terminals for the jackpot and special off signal provided on the external output terminal 99 are set to the jackpot and special off signal output states. Thereby, when the output terminal for the jackpot and the special off signal is connected to the management control device on the game hall side, the jackpot and the special off signal are output to the management control device, and the pachinko machine is operated on the management control device. It is possible to know at 10 that the open / close execution mode has occurred.

  On the other hand, if it is in the open / close execution mode, a positive determination is made in step S901, and the flow proceeds to step S911. In step S911, it is determined whether or not the waiting time for opening has elapsed. If the waiting time for the opening has not elapsed, the game state transition processing is ended as it is. When the waiting time for opening has elapsed, the special winning opening opening / closing process is executed in step S912. Here, the special winning opening opening / closing processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1001, it is determined whether the special winning opening 32a is open. Specifically, such a determination is made based on the driving state of the variable winning award driving section 32c. If the special winning opening 32a is not open, it is determined in step S1002 whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is "0", and in step S1003, a timer area provided in each counter area 234 of the RAM 204. It is determined whether the value of T is "0".

  When the value of the round counter area RC is "0" or when the value of the timer area T is not "0", the main winning opening opening / closing processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the value of the round counter area RC is not "0" and the value of the timer area T is "0", the process proceeds to step S1004, and the variable winning drive unit 32c is driven to open the special winning opening 32a. State.

  In a succeeding step S1005, a setting process for each round is executed. The setting process for each round will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1101, it is determined whether the high frequency winning mode is set. In the high frequency winning mode, in step S1102, "15000" (that is, 30 seconds) is set in the timer area T in order to measure the opening / closing timing of opening / closing the special winning opening 32a. The count value set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) is activated, that is, in a cycle of 2 msec. In a succeeding step S1103, in order to count the number of winning game balls to the special winning opening 32a, "10" is set in a winning counter area PC provided in various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. Then, this setting process is completed.

  If the high frequency winning mode is not set, that is, if the low frequency winning mode is not set, "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the timer area T in step S1104, and the winning counter area PC is set in subsequent step S1105. , “6” is set. Then, this setting process is completed.

  After executing the setting processing for each round in the special winning opening opening / closing processing (FIG. 19), an opening command is set in step S1006, and the main winning opening opening / closing processing ends. The set release command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The release command includes information on whether the mode is the high frequency winning mode or the low frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the received open command in the high frequency winning mode, and controls various devices so that the determined effect content is executed.

  When the special winning opening is open in step S1001, the process proceeds to step S1007, and it is determined whether the value of the timer area T is "0". If the value of the timer area T is not "0", it is determined in step S1008 whether or not the game ball has won the special winning opening 32a, based on the detection state of the detection sensor corresponding to the variable winning device 32. If no winning is generated, the main winning opening opening / closing process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if a winning has occurred, the value of the winning counter area PC is decremented by 1 in step S1009, and then it is determined in step S1010 whether or not the value of the winning counter area PC is "0". If it is not "0", the main winning opening opening / closing processing is ended as it is.

  When the value of the timer area T is "0" in step S1007 or the value of the winning counter area PC is "0" in step S1010, it means that the special winning opening closing condition is satisfied. In such a case, in step S1011 the variable winning award driving section 32c is brought into a non-driving state to close the special winning opening 32a.

  In a succeeding step S1012, the value of the round counter area RC is decremented by 1, and in a step S1013, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is “0”. If the value of the round counter area RC is not "0", it is determined in step S1014 whether the high frequency winning mode is set.

  When the high frequency winning mode is set, "1000" (that is, 2 sec) is set in the timer area T, and when the low frequency winning mode is set, "100" (that is, 0.2 sec) is set in the timer area T. To do. That is, in the low frequency winning mode, the time during which the special winning opening 32a is closed between rounds is set shorter than in the high frequency winning mode. Then, in step S1017, a closing command is set, and the main winning opening / closing processing is ended. The set closing command is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The closing command includes information on whether the mode is the high frequency winning mode or the low frequency winning mode. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the closed command based on the received closing command in the high frequency winning mode, and controls various devices so that the determined effect content is executed.

  When it is determined in step S1013 that the value of the round counter area RC is “0”, ending processing is executed in step S1018. In the start process, an ending waiting time for waiting for the ending of the opening / closing execution mode without starting the next game time is set. Specifically, the waiting time information for ending stored in advance in the ROM 203 is set in the waiting time counter area provided in the various counter areas 234 of the RAM 204. In this case, the waiting time information to be set differs depending on whether the open / close execution mode is the high frequency winning mode, and the waiting time information is less in the low frequency winning mode than in the high frequency winning mode. It is set to be short. For example, in the high frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set so that the waiting time is 1 sec, and in the low frequency winning mode, the count value of the waiting time information is set to be 0.2 sec. Is set. The value of the waiting time information set here is decremented by 1 each time the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) is executed.

  After that, in step S1019, after setting an ending command, the main winning opening / closing processing is ended. The ending command thus set is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The ending command includes information on whether the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode is selected. The effect control device 82 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the opening / closing execution mode based on the received ending command, and controls various devices so that the determined content of the effect is executed. The content of this effect includes the display mode on the symbol display device 41, and the determined display mode is output from the effect control device 82 to the display control device 212 as a display content command. In the display control device 212, based on the display content command received from the effect control device 82, the display control of the symbol display device 41 is performed so that a display (for example, a moving image display) corresponding to the present opening / closing execution mode is performed.

  Returning to the explanation of the game state transition processing (FIG. 18), after executing the special winning opening / closing processing in step S912, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter area RC is “0” in step S913, and step In S914, it is determined whether the waiting time for ending has elapsed. When the value of the round counter area RC is not "0" or when the waiting time for ending has not elapsed, this game state transition processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the value of the round counter area RC is "0" and the waiting time for ending has elapsed, in step S915, a transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode is executed. Here, the transition process at the end of the open / close execution mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the 15R probability variation flag or the explicit 2R probability variation flag is stored in the RAM 204. If any of the flags is stored, a flag erasing process for erasing the information for specifying the gaming state is executed in step S1202. Specifically, if the open / close execution mode flag, the high-probability mode flag, and the high-frequency support flag are stored, they are erased, and if they are not stored, the state is maintained. In the following step S1203, the high probability mode flag is stored, and in the step S1204, the high frequency support flag is stored. As a result, the game state shifts to a game state in which the win / loss lottery mode is the high-probability mode and the support mode is the high-frequency support mode (hereinafter, the game state is also referred to as a special advantageous state). After executing the processing of step S1204, the present migration processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S1201 that both the 15R probability variation flag and the explicit 2R probability variation flag are not stored, it is determined in step S1205 whether the implicit 2R probability variation flag is stored. When the implicit 2R probability variation flag is stored, the flag erasing process is executed in step S1206. Then, in step S1207, the high probability mode flag is stored. As a result, the gaming state shifts to the gaming state in which the win / loss lottery mode is the high-probability mode and the support mode is the low-frequency support mode. After executing the processing of step S1207, the present migration processing ends.

  When it is determined in step S1205 that the implicit 2R probability variation flag is not stored, it is determined in step S1208 whether or not the normal jackpot flag is stored. When the normal jackpot flag is stored, the flag erasing process is executed in step S1209. Then, in step S1210, the high-frequency support flag is stored, and in step S1211, "100" is set in the game number counter area provided in each counter area 234 of the RAM 204. As a result, the gaming state shifts to a gaming state in which the win / loss lottery mode is the low-probability mode and the support mode is the high-frequency support mode. However, the high frequency support mode ends when the number of game times has continued 100 times, and then shifts to the normal game state in which the winning / winning lottery mode is the low probability mode and the support mode is the low frequency support mode. After executing the processing of step S1211, the present migration processing ends.

  When it is determined in step S1208 that the normal jackpot flag is not stored, the present migration processing is ended. In other words, when a special disengagement result results in the opening / closing execution mode, the gaming state of the game times having the special disengagement result is maintained after the end of the opening / closing execution mode.

  Returning to the explanation of the game state transition processing (FIG. 18), after the transition processing at the end of the open / close execution mode in step S915 is completed, the round display termination processing is executed in step S916. In the process, the display control of the round display part RS is terminated so that the round display part RS in the main display part 43 is turned off. That is, the round display in the round display portion RS is started when the open / close execution mode is started, and is ended when the open / close execution mode is ended. In this case, when the opening / closing execution mode is the low frequency winning mode, the number of times of opening and closing the special winning opening 32a is set smaller and the opening time and closing time of the special winning opening 32a are set shorter than in the high frequency winning mode. .. Therefore, the period in which the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display portion RS is shorter than in the high frequency winning mode. Further speaking, the result display stopped and displayed on the first result display portion AS or the second result display portion BS is started when the game time is ended, and is continued until the next game time is started. Therefore, when shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, the result display is started before the content of the number of rounds is displayed on the round display portion RS and after the display of the content of the number of rounds is finished. Will continue. That is, the result display is maintained for a longer period of time than the display of the number of rounds.

  After that, in step S917, after ending processing of the opening / closing execution mode, this game state transition processing is ended. In the ending process of the opening / closing execution mode, if the explicit 2R certainty variation flag, the implicit 2R certainty variation flag, the 15R certainty variation flag, the normal jackpot flag, and the special outlier flag are stored, they are deleted and are not already stored. In that case, maintain that state.

  Next, the electrical configuration and control processing for executing various effects will be described.

<Electrical configuration of effect control device 82 and display control device 212>
The electrical configurations of the effect control device 82 and the display control device 212 will be described below with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

  An MPU 242 is mounted on the effect control board 241 provided in the effect control device 82. The MPU 242 includes a ROM 243 that stores various control programs executed by the MPU 242 and fixed value data, and a memory that temporarily stores various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 243. A RAM 244, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like are incorporated. It is not essential that the ROM 243 and the RAM 244 are integrated into one chip with respect to the MPU 242, and each may be configured into an individual chip. This also applies to the MPUs of other control devices.

  The MPU 242 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. The main controller 81 is connected to the input side of the MPU 242. From the main control device 81, a hold display control command (hold display control information) such as a shift command or a hold command described later is received. Also, it receives a game time control command (game time control information) such as a change command, a type command, and a change end command. It also receives an opening / closing execution mode command (opening / closing execution mode information) such as an opening command and an ending command.

  The MPU 242 performs processing for executing various effects based on various commands received from the main control device 81. The received command is stored in the command storage area 248 provided in the RAM 244 of the MPU 242. Then, the stored command is analyzed, and various effects are executed. The ROM 243 of the MPU 242 is provided with various table storage areas 245, and the RAM 244 of the MPU 242 is provided with various flag storage areas 247 and various counter areas 249. When performing various effects, these areas are stored. It is possible to perform the processing used.

  Further, when the above-mentioned hold display control commands are received from the main control device 81, the information of these commands is stored in the hold storage area 250 provided in the RAM 244. As shown in FIG. 23, the holding storage area 250 includes a first auxiliary holding area 251 and a second auxiliary holding area 252 corresponding to the holding ball storage area 232 on the main controller 81 side. .. The first secondary storage area 251 and the second secondary storage area 252 have four storage areas, namely, a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area. Each area is set to be able to store the information of the game result and the information of the variable display time included in the command for each hold display controller.

  As described above, the holding light emitting portions 45 to 47 provided in the variable display unit 36 and the display light emitting portion 63 and the speaker portion 64 provided in the front door frame 14 are connected to the output side of the MPU 242. At the same time, the display control device 212 is connected.

  Further, the input operation side of the MPU 242 is connected to the effect operation section 75 provided on the front door frame 14, and the detection information (detection signal) from the effect operation section 75 (more specifically, the operation detection sensor). ) Is entered. Based on the detection information, the MPU 242 determines whether or not the effect operation unit 75 has been operated, and if it is determined that an operation has been performed as a result of the determination, performs a predetermined process.

  The display control device 212 includes a display control board 251 on which a MPU 252 in which a program ROM 253 and a work RAM 254 are combined into a chip, a video display processor (VDP) 255, a character ROM 256, and a video RAM 257 are mounted. There is.

  The MPU 252 is, from the effect control device 82, a command for holding display control (holding display control information) for performing holding display control, a command for game time control (information for game time control) for performing variable display of symbols, An open / close execution mode command (open / close execution mode information) for displaying a moving image in the open / close execution mode is received. Then, the received command is analyzed or a predetermined arithmetic process is performed based on the received command to control the VDP 255 (specifically, generate an internal command for the VDP 255).

  The program ROM 253 is a memory for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 252 and fixed value data, and also stores and holds JPEG format image data for a background image.

  The work RAM 254 is a memory for temporarily storing work data, flags and the like used when the MPU 252 executes various programs. These work data and flags are stored in each area of the work RAM 254.

  The VDP 255 is a kind of drawing circuit for directly operating the image processing device as the liquid crystal display driver incorporated in the symbol display device 41. Since the VDP 255 is formed as an IC chip, it is also called a "drawing chip", and the substance thereof should be called a microcomputer chip containing firmware dedicated to drawing processing. The VDP 255 adjusts the timings of the MPU 252, the video RAM 257 and the like to intervene in the reading and writing of data, and at the same time, reads the image data to be stored in the video RAM 257 from the character ROM 256 at a predetermined timing and displays it on the symbol display device 41.

  The character ROM 256 plays a role as an image data library for storing character data such as designs displayed on the design display device 41. The character ROM 256 holds bit map format image data of various display symbols, a color palette table to be referred to when determining an expression color at each dot of the bit map image, and the like.

  It is also possible to provide a plurality of character ROMs 256 and share the character ROMs 256 to store image data and the like. Further, the JPEG format image data for the background image stored in the program ROM 253 may be stored in the character ROM 256.

  The video RAM 257 is a memory for storing display data to be displayed on the symbol display device 41, and the display contents of the symbol display device 41 are changed by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 257.

<Processing related to various performances>
Next, a description will be given of processing relating to various effects executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82. Various production processes are provided as this process, and the various production processes are processes that are periodically activated by the MPU 242 at a predetermined cycle (for example, a 2 msec cycle).

  Below, various types of effect processing will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S1301, a hold control process is executed. In this process, a process for setting effect contents (hold display or contents of hold notice) based on reception of a hold display control command (shift command or hold command described later) from the main control device 81 is performed. In subsequent step S1302, a variable display control process is executed. In this processing, processing for setting effect contents (contents of game times) based on the reception of a command for game time control (command type command for fluctuation, fluctuation end command, etc.) from the main control device 81 is performed.

  In a succeeding step S1303, an operation grasping process is executed. In this process, an operation of the effect operation unit 75 connected to the effect control device 82 is grasped, and a process corresponding to the operation is executed. In a succeeding step S1304, a demo screen process is executed. In this process, a process for displaying a demo screen on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41 when the game is not played for a predetermined period, or when the game is not played even if the game is played To execute. These steps S1301 to S1304 will be described in detail later.

  Then, in step S1305, after performing other processes regarding effects, various effects processes are ended. In the other processing, processing for performing various settings and initialization of the various light emitting units 45 to 47, 63 for effect, the speaker unit 64, and the like is executed. In the configuration in which the movable accessory is connected to the effect control device 82, the initial position setting process of the movable accessory is performed in this process. Further, in this other process, a process for performing an effect based on the reception of the effect command (the opening / closing execution mode command, the command corresponding to the change of the support mode or the lottery mode) in accordance with the change of the game state I do.

  Hereinafter, the hold control process of step S1301, the variable display control process of step S1302, the operation grasping process of step S1303, and the demo screen process of step S1304 will be described.

<Processing for production of hold information>
First, the hold control process of step S1301 will be described. As described above, the hold control process is a process performed based on the reception of the hold display control command from the main control device 81, and the hold display and the effect of the hold notice are set by this process. Therefore, prior to the process on the side of the effect control device 82, a process related to the setting of the hold display control command (particularly the hold command) executed by the MPU 202 of the main control device 81 will be described. As the processing on the main controller 81 side, the confirmation processing for holding (step S305 in FIG. 12) and the setting processing for holding command (step S306 in FIG. 12) are set, and each of these processing is timer interrupt processing. It is configured to be executed as a part of the winning process for the working opening (FIG. 11) set as a part of the process (FIG. 10), specifically, the information acquisition process in step S205. That is, the confirmation process for holding and the setting process of the holding command are configured to be executed at the timing when the winning of the operation openings 33, 34 occurs.

  The confirmation processing for holding will be described below with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

<Confirmation process for holding>
In the confirmation process for the hold, in step S1401, the start hold storage numbers RaN and RbN stored in the hold areas Ra and Rb of the hold ball storage area 232 and the total hold number storage area of the hold ball storage area 232 are stored. The stored common reserved number CRN is read out, and information on the reserved number is stored in the register of the MPU 202. After that, in steps S1402 to S1406, it is confirmed whether or not the pending information acquired by the present winning includes the jackpot winning information.

  Specifically, first, in step S1402, the jackpot determination information, that is, the already-obtained jackpot random number counter, of the holding information obtained in step S304 based on the current winning of the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34. Understand the value of C1.

  In a succeeding step S1403, it is determined whether or not the low probability mode is set. Specifically, by determining whether or not the high probability mode flag is stored in the various flag storage area 235 of the RAM 204, it is determined whether or not the current win / no win lottery mode is the low probability mode. In the case of the low probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1404, and the jackpot determination information (the value of the jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S1402 with reference to the win / loss table for the low probability mode corresponds to the jackpot winning. Determine if it is included in the group. If it is in the high-probability mode, the process proceeds to step S1405, and with reference to the high-probability mode win / fail table shown in FIG. Value) is included in the information set as the jackpot win.

  After step S1404 or step S1405, the process proceeds to step S1406, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination information (the value of the jackpot random number counter C1) grasped in step S1402 corresponds to the jackpot winning or special outlier result. When the jackpot winning result or the special outlier result is supported, the jackpot information or the special outlier information is stored in the register of the MPU 202 in step S1407, and the confirmation processing for the main holding is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if a negative decision is made in step S1406, the operation proceeds to step S1408. In step S1408, out-of-hold information acquired for step S304 based on the current winning of the upper operation opening 33 or the lower operation opening 34, information for out-of-reach determination, that is, the value of the acquired reach random number counter C3 is grasped. ..

  In subsequent step S1409, the reach determination table (reach determination information group) stored in the reach determination table storage area of the ROM 203 is referred to, and the reach determination information (reach random number counter C3 Value) is included in the information set as the reach win.

  After executing the process of step S1409, the process proceeds to step S1410, and it is determined whether the reach determination information (the value of the reach random number counter C3) grasped in step S1408 corresponds to the reach occurrence. If the reach occurrence is supported, the reach occurrence information is stored in the register of the MPU 202 in step S1411, and then the present confirmation processing is ended. On the other hand, if it does not correspond to the occurrence of the reach, the present confirmation processing is ended as it is.

<Hold command setting process>
Next, the process of setting the hold command will be described. The setting process of the hold command is a process for causing the effect control device 82 side to grasp the result of judgment of the hold information and the variable display time.

  First, the variable display time of each game time will be described again.

  As already described, the variation display time in the game game is set in the variation time setting process (step S713, FIG. 17) of the variation start process (FIG. 16). In such a process, when the reach display occurs, the reach display variable display time table is referenced, and when the reach display does not occur, the reach non-occurrence display time table is referenced to set the variable display time. ..

  In this pachinko machine 10, the reach display is set to normal reach and super reach. Here, the super reach is a reach display in which the expectation of winning the jackpot is set higher than that of the normal reach. Further, super reach A and super reach B are set for the super reach. Super Reach A and Super Reach B are set to have a higher expectation of jackpot winning in Super Reach A than in Super Reach B, and the contents of the production are also different. Specifically, the super reach A is set to play a live-action movie, and the super reach B is set to play an animation movie.

  The reach generation variable display time table and the reach non-occurrence variable display time table will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the reach generation variable display time table, as shown in FIG. 26A, the type of reach display and the variable display time are uniquely determined by the numerical information of the fluctuation type counter CS stored in the reserved ball storage area 232. Has been. Specifically, when the game result is any of the jackpot result or the special outlier result, that is, when it is the game result of shifting to the opening / closing execution mode, the reach display is generated regardless of the reach random number counter C3. In this case, the variation type counter CS defines the type of reach display and the variation display time. Specifically, both super-reach A and B are set to have a higher probability of being selected than normal reach, and super-reach B is set to have a higher probability of being selected than super-reach A. The variation display time of each reach display is longer in both super reach A and B than in the normal reach. More specifically, when the variation type counter CS is "0 to 49", the super reach A is selected, when it is "50 to 179", the super reach B is selected, and "180 to 199" is selected. In this case, normal reach is selected. The variable display time when both super reach A and B are selected is "60 sec", and the variable display time when normal reach is selected is "30 sec".

  When the game result is a normal deviation result, whether the reach display is generated or not is determined by the value of the reach random number counter C3, and when the reach random number counter C3 is "200 to 239", the reach display is generated. As the type of reach display, the probability that normal reach is selected is set higher than that of both super reach A and B. When the variation type counter CS is "0 to 9," super reach A is selected and " In the case of "10 to 39", the super reach B is selected, and in the case of "40 to 199", the normal reach is selected. When both super reach A and B are selected, the variable display time is set to "60 sec". When the normal reach is selected, the variable display time is set to "30 sec".

  In the reach non-occurrence variable display time table, as shown in FIG. 26B, the variable display time is set to be shorter as the number of common hold numbers CRN is larger. Specifically, the variable display time when the common hold number CRN is "1" is "21 sec", and the variable display time when "2" or "3" is "9 sec", which is "4" or more. In this case, the variable display time is "3 sec". Therefore, when a large amount of hold information is stored in the hold ball storage area 232, the variable display time is shortened and the game progresses smoothly. Also, if the pending information is not stored or is stored, if the number stored is small, the variable display time becomes longer, and the period during which the game time is not executed is shortened as much as possible. Is becoming The variable display time may be set to be different depending on the stored holding areas Ra and Rb.

  Now, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 27, the setting process of the hold command will be described.

  First, in step S1501, it is determined whether or not the information stored in step S1407 includes information corresponding to any of the jackpot results or the special outlier results. When the information corresponding to any of the jackpot results or the special out-of-range results is stored, in step S1502 and step S1503, the type of the jackpot result or the information of the special out-of-range result and the information of the variable display time are displayed. Processing for making the production control device 82 grasp is executed. Specifically, in step S1502, in the case of any of the jackpot results, the jackpot type counter C2 of the holding information is grasped and the distribution table is acquired, and the explicit 2R probability variation jackpot result and the implicit 2R probability variation are obtained. The big hit result, the 15R probability variation big hit result, and the normal big hit result are grasped, and the fluctuation display time is grasped by checking the fluctuation type counter CS of the reservation information. Further, in step S1502, when the result is a special deviation, the fluctuation display counter CS of the hold information is checked to grasp the fluctuation display time. As described above, if any jackpot result or special outlier result is reached, the reach display is always generated, so that the variation display time can be grasped based on the variation type counter CS.

  Then, in step S1503, the hold command is set as a transmission target to the effect control device 82, and the setting process of the hold command is ended. The hold command includes information on the variable display time in addition to the information on the game result of the hold information this time. The hold command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). Based on the received hold command, the production control device 82 executes the light emission control of the hold light emitting units 45 and 46, and controls the display control device 212 to hold the hold display areas Ga and Gb of the symbol display device 41. A process for changing the image for use is executed.

  Although the hold command includes the game result information, the big hit random number counter C1 and the big hit type counter C2 are included, and the effect control device 82 has a win / loss table and a distribution table of the main control device 81. It may be stored and the game result may be grasped by the effect control device 82 based on the jackpot random number counter C1 and the jackpot type counter C2. Further, although the suspension command includes the information on the variable display time, the information on the variation type counter CS is included, and a table similar to the variable display time table on the main control device 81 is created on the side of the effect control device 82. It may be stored and the effect display device 82 may grasp the change display time based on the change type counter CS. These are the same for other pending commands.

  When the information corresponding to the jackpot result or the special outlier result is not stored in the determination result storage area in step S1501, the process proceeds to step S1504. In step S1504, it is determined whether or not the hold information is a hold display. Specifically, the numerical information of the reach random number counter C3 is acquired, and when the reach random number counter C3 is "200 to 239", it is determined that the reach information is hold information.

  If it is the hold information for which the reach display is generated, the variable display time of the hold information is grasped in step S1505. In this process, the fluctuation type counter CS of the hold information and the fluctuation display time table for reach generation (FIG. 26A) are acquired to grasp the fluctuation display time.

  If the hold information is such that the reach display does not occur in step S1504, the variable display time of the hold information is uniformly set to 21 sec in step S1506, not based on the information of the fluctuation type counter CS.

  Here, the timing for executing the setting process of the hold command is the timing when a game ball wins in any one of the operating ports 33, 34, and is one process included in the game time control process (FIG. 14). This is different from the timing at which the fluctuation display time is set in a fluctuation start process (FIG. 16). Therefore, the variable display time of the hold information grasped in the setting process of the hold command (FIG. 27) and the variable display time set in the change start process (FIG. 16) may be different from each other. There is.

  That is, since the fluctuation display time when the reach occurs is determined based on the information of the fluctuation type counter CS (see FIG. 26A), if the fluctuation type counter CS has the same value, it is grasped or set in both these processes. There is no difference in the variable display time. On the other hand, since the variable display time when the reach is not generated is determined based on the common hold number CRN (see FIG. 26 (b)), it is grasped or set in both processes depending on the winning situation after the setting process of the hold command. There may be a difference in the displayed variable display time. Therefore, in step S1506, the provisional variation display time (21 sec) is set as the variation display time of the hold information, and when the effect is set using the variation display time when the process is activated, the provisional variation display time is set. The effect is set at the display time, and thereafter, if it is different from the actual variable display time, the effect is corrected each time.

  After executing the processing of step S1505 or step S1506, the process proceeds to step S1503. As described above, in step S1503, the hold command is set as a transmission target to the effect control device 82, and the setting process of the hold command is ended. The hold command includes, in addition to the information on the game result this time, information on the type of reach display when it occurs, and information on the variable display time ascertained in the process of step S1505 or step S1506. ing. The hold command set here is transmitted to the effect control device 82 in step S401 in the normal process (FIG. 13). The effect control device 82 executes the light emission control of the hold light emitting parts 45 and 46 based on the received hold command, and also controls the display control device 212 to display the hold image in the hold display area Ga of the symbol display device 41. Perform the process to change the.

<Holding control processing executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82>
Next, the hold control process (step S1301) executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82 will be described. As described above, the hold control process is a process performed as part of various effect processes (FIG. 24) that are periodically executed by the effect control device 82, and that the hold display control command is received. On the basis of this, processing for changing the display of the image for hold and for giving an advance notice of hold is executed.

  Here, the hold notice identifies the information corresponding to the result of the hit determination when the hold information is subject to the hit determination at a timing before the obtained hold information is subject to the hit determination. Based on the specified content, the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 63, or the like provides notification corresponding to the result of the hit / no hit judgment. More specifically, for example, as the hold notice, based on the fact that the hold information that is the predetermined game result has been acquired, the stop result of the game times before the game times of the hold information, the predetermined symbol There are effects such as setting so as to be a combination (so-called chance), and causing a predetermined character to appear in a game time before the game time for the hold information. In addition, for example, as the hold notice, a hold image is used to display a hold image of a type corresponding to the game result of the corresponding hold information (for example, if the hold information is a jackpot result). For example, a gold or red holding image is easy to select, and any of the reach information is displayed even if it is a disconnection result.If the holding information is green, the green holding image is easily selected and the reach display is not displayed. In that case, a white holding image is easily selected, and a game result before the start of the game time is predicted according to the type of the holding image.

  In the hold control process, it is first determined in step S1601 whether a hold command has been received. The hold command received from the main control device 81 is stored in the command storage area 248 provided in the RAM 244 of the effect control device 82. The command storage area 248 is configured as a ring buffer that can store a plurality of commands individually and can read the previously stored commands, and even if a plurality of commands are received at the same time, each of them can be read. The processing corresponding to the command can be executed well. In the determination of step S1601, it is determined whether or not a hold command is received in the area to be read this time in the command storage area 248.

  If the hold command has been received, in step S1602, a process of adding 1 to the secondary hold storage number SN provided in the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244 is executed. The secondary reserved memory number SN corresponds to the common reserved number CRN on the main control device 81 side, and reflects the total reserved number based on the winning of the upper operation port 33 and the lower operation port 34.

  In the following step S1603, a pending information grasping process is executed. In the hold information grasping process, the information contained in the received hold command (the presence or absence of reach display in addition to the information on the game result and the information on the variable display time) is grasped. In step S1603, the grasped information is stored in the holding storage area 260. More specifically, it is determined whether the received hold command is based on the winning of the upper working opening 33 or the lower working opening 34, and the first of the free areas in the corresponding secondary holding areas 251, 252 is determined. The information on the game result and the information on the variable display time are stored in the area where the hit / miss determination is executed.

  Then, in a succeeding step S1604, the process for holding notice is executed. In the pending notice process, for example, it is determined whether or not to execute the pending notice based on the received pending command (currently acquired pending information). The process for changing the effect contents and executing the suspension notice is executed.

  In step S1604, a hold display determination process is executed as part of the hold notice. In this processing, the type of the hold image to be displayed in the hold display areas Ga and Gb is determined based on the game result information and the variable display time information included in the received hold command. For example, if the game result is one of the jackpot results, a hold image with a different color and shape from the normal hold image is displayed with a certain probability, and even if the game result is a normal outlier result, it is variably displayed. When the time is long (for example, when it is a variable display time corresponding to super reach), a reserved image different in color and shape from the normal reserved image is displayed.

  In the following step S1605, the pending increase process is executed. In this process, the light emission control of the hold light emitting units 45 and 46 is performed in response to the increase in the hold information, and the command corresponding to the increase in the hold information is output to the display control device 212. This command includes information on the number SN of storages on the secondary side, and information on the content of the reservation notice determined in step S1604. The display control device 212 reads the data corresponding to the reserved image corresponding to the content of the command from the reserved image data storage area stored in the character ROM 256 on the basis of the received command, and sets it as the secondary reserved storage number SN. The symbol display device 41 is controlled so as to display in the corresponding unit hold display areas Ga1 to Ga4 and Gb1 to Gb4. For example, in the configuration in which the holding notice is made by changing the holding images, the display control device 212 controls the symbol display device 41 so as to display the holding image corresponding to the holding notice based on the received command. .. As a result, the reservation notice using the reservation image is executed at a timing before the game time of the reservation information corresponding to the reservation image. After executing the processing of step S1605, the hold control processing ends.

  On the other hand, when the hold command is not received in step S1601, it is determined in step S1606 whether the shift command is received. If the shift command has not been received, the hold control process is ended as it is, and if the shift command has been received, a process of subtracting 1 from the secondary hold storage number SN is executed in step S1607. Then, in step S1608, shift processing is executed. In the shift processing, the data in each storage area in the storage area for holding 260 is shifted.

  That is, in the shift processing, whether the shift command received this time corresponds to the judgment of whether or not the holding information stored in the first result display holding area Ra is correct, or is stored in the second result display holding area Rb. It is determined whether or not the suspension information corresponds to the determination of whether or not it is valid. Then, the information stored in the sub-side execution area 253 is erased, the information stored in the first area of the corresponding sub-side holding areas 251, 252 is shifted to the sub-side execution area 253, and the second area → Various information stored in each area is shifted such as the first area, the third area → the second area, the fourth area → the third area. Further, in the shift processing, the light emission control of the hold light emitting units 45 and 46 is performed in response to the decrease in the hold information, and the command corresponding to the decrease in the hold information is output to the display control device 212. The display control device 212 controls the symbol display device 41 so as to change the display of the corresponding unit hold display areas Ga1 to Gs4 and Gb1 to Gb4 based on the received command. After executing the processing of step S1608, the hold control processing ends.

<Variable display control processing executed by the MPU 242 of the effect control device 82>
Next, the variable display control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As already described, the variable display control process is a process performed as part of various effect processes (FIG. 24) that are periodically executed by the effect control device 82, and that the game time control command is received. Executed based on. Specifically, in the variable display control process, when the variation command transmitted from the main control device 81 is received, the symbol display device 41 starts variable display of symbols for one game, and the main control device When the fluctuation end command transmitted from 81 is received, the process of displaying the variable display of the symbols as the final stop display (fixed stop display) is executed.

  That is, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 29, in step S1701, it is determined whether or not one game is being executed. If one game is not being executed, it is determined in step S1702 whether or not a variation command has been received. If the variation command has not been received, this variation display control processing is ended as it is. When the variation command is received, the variation display control process is ended after the variation start process is executed in step S1703. On the other hand, if one game is being executed, it is determined in step S1704 whether or not a fluctuation end command has been received. If the variation end command has not been received, the during-fluctuation process is executed in step S1705, and then the present variation display control process is terminated. If the fluctuation end command has been received, the fluctuation end control processing is ended after executing the fluctuation end processing in step S1706.

  Hereinafter, the fluctuation start process, the fluctuation change process, and the fluctuation end process will be described in detail.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30, in the variation start process, in step S1801, a process of grasping the content of the game result of the current game time is executed. That is, as described above, the main control device 81 also transmits the type command when transmitting the variation command. Therefore, in step S1801, the type command received together with the variation command received this time is read out, and from the command, 15R probability variation jackpot result information, 2R implicit probability variation jackpot result information, 2R explicit probability variation jackpot result information, The information on the game result such as the information on the result of the normal jackpot, the information on the result of the special deviation, and the information on the result of the normal deviation is specified. Then, in the following step S1802, the information on the presence or absence of the reach occurrence and the information on the fluctuation display time are specified from the fluctuation command received this time.

  In a succeeding step S1803, a process for announcing suspension is executed. In step S1803, for example, if an execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give a hold notice in the current game, or if it is determined that a lottery has been won or a hold notice has been made, the hold notice is given. It is set to perform the game times effect according to the content. As described above, as one process related to the setting of the hold notice, the hold notice process is also set in step S1604 of the hold control process (FIG. 28). That is, when the hold information is acquired and when the hold information is consumed (when the game is started), for example, the number of stored hold information will be different, and the game state (support state or win / loss lot selection mode High and low) can also be different. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the processing relating to the reservation notice is performed in two systems, that is, at the time of acquisition and at the time of digestion, it is possible to execute the reservation notice corresponding to the different game situations. .

  In step S1804, operation effect processing is executed. In this process, settings relating to the effect (operation effect) using the effect operation unit 75 are performed. The operation effect process will be described in detail later.

  In step S1805, based on the results of steps S1801 to S1804, setting processing of the effect pattern of the game time to be started this time is executed. In this process, the effect pattern table corresponding to the game result, the variable display time, the presence / absence of the hold notice, the presence / absence of the operation effect, and the like, which are grasped in steps S1801 to S1804, are read from various table storage areas 245 of the ROM 243, and further, A random number counter for effect setting is acquired from the various counter areas 249 of the RAM 244, and a game time effect pattern corresponding to the random number counter is set.

  In step S1806, a stop result setting process is executed. In this process, for example, a stop line determination process, a symbol combination determination process, a stop information address information storage process, and the like are executed. Here, as described above, in the pachinko machine 10, five effective lines L1 to L5 are set on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, and if any one of the jackpot results is obtained, one of A combination of jackpot symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated line. Further, if the reach display is displayed even if the jackpot result is not any, the combination of the reach symbols is stopped and displayed on any of the activated lines. In this case, in the stop line determination process, a process for determining an effective line for stopping and displaying the combination of the various symbols is executed. In the process of determining the symbol combination, the combination information table provided in the various table storage areas 245 of the ROM 243 is referred to, and the information of the symbol combination corresponding to the information grasped in step S1801 is specified. A stop information table is provided in each table storage area 245 of the ROM 243. In the stop information table, information on a combination of each stop symbol with respect to information on each activated line is set in one-to-one correspondence with address information. In the storage process of the address of the stop information, the address information corresponding to the information of the specified stop line and the information of the combination of symbols is specified from the stop information table.

  Then, in step S1807, the effect pattern command including the effect pattern information set in step S1805 and the stop result command including the stop result information specified in step S1806 are transmitted to the display control device 212. In the display control device 212, based on the received effect pattern command and stop result command, a data table for performing the effect for the current game in the symbol display device 41 is read from the program ROM 253, and is determined in advance according to the data table. The drawing list is output to the VDP 255 each time the image update timing is reached (for example, in a cycle of 20 msec). Thereby, in the symbol display device 41, the production for game play is executed in accordance with the production pattern determined by the MPU 242 of the production control device 82, and the stop result determined by the MPU 242 is finally stopped and displayed. .. After executing the processing of step S1807, the fluctuation start processing ends.

  Next, the changing process will be described.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 31, in the during-variation process, the variation control process is executed in step S1901. In the fluctuation control process, control of the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 63, the speaker unit 64, etc. is executed so that the variable display of each of the symbol arrays Z1 to Z3 is executed with the contents set in the above-described fluctuation start process. To do.

  Here, the content of the variable display of the symbol arrays Z1 to Z3 on the display screen G will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 6B again. First, high-speed variable display is started for all symbol strings Z1 to Z3. In this case, it is difficult or difficult to recognize which design is displayed. After that, the variable display mode of the upper symbol row Z1 is switched from the high-speed variable display to the low-speed variable display in which the player can easily or recognize the displayed symbols. Then, as the variable display of the upper symbol row Z1 ends, the variable display mode of the lower symbol row Z3 switches from the high speed variable display to the low speed variable display. Then, the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends. In this case, if it is a game time when the reach display is generated, the main symbol with the same number on any of the activated lines L1 to L5 is stopped and displayed to form the reach line. Then, the variation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high-speed variation display to the low-speed variation display, and when the opening / closing execution mode occurs, the main symbol with the same number as the main symbol forming the reach line is attached. The variable display of the symbols in the symbol row Z2 in the middle row is ended so that (hereinafter, the reach symbol) is stopped and displayed on the reach line. On the other hand, when the opening / closing execution mode does not occur, the main symbol with a number different from the main symbol forming the reach line or the sub symbol without a number is stopped and displayed on the reach line. Then, the variable display of the symbols in the middle symbol row Z2 is finished.

  In addition, if the game display does not generate the reach display, the reach line is not formed when the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 ends, and the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high speed variable display to the low speed variable display as it is. Instead, the variable display of symbols is terminated.

  That is, in the game times in which the reach display occurs and in the game times that are not so, the variable display of the symbols in the game times (the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2) is finished after the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 is finished. The length of time until the end may differ. Specifically, the game times that perform the reach display are longer than the game times that do not perform the reach display, from the end of the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 until the end of the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2. It is set to be long.

  Here, in the present embodiment, after the reach display is generated, each period (period HT1) from the occurrence of the reach display to the change display of the change in the middle symbol row Z2 from the high speed change display to the low speed change display is It is set to be different depending on the variation display time of the game times. Further, the period from the switching to the low speed fluctuation display until the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is ended (period HT2) is also set to be different depending on the fluctuation display time of each game time. However, the timing of switching to the low-speed fluctuation display is predetermined regardless of the position where the reach symbol in the middle symbol row Z2 stops or the position of the reach line. Specifically, a situation in which the reach symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 exists on the variation base side by two lines from the right line L3 (see FIG. 6B) of the display screen G, that is, two lines from the reach symbol. At the timing when the symbol on the variation destination side exists on the right line L3, the variation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from high speed to low speed. Therefore, the period (period HT2) from the switching to the low-speed variable display to the end of the variable display is determined by the position where the reach symbol stops or the position of the reach line.

  Returning to the description of the changing process, after executing the process of step S1901, the hold control process is executed in step S1902. In this processing, when the hold information is acquired during the variation display of the game times, the processing for executing the hold notice in the changing game times is performed. That is, for example, in a configuration in which the suspension notice is executed by a combination of stop symbols (the chance), in the process of step S1902, the stop symbol of the game time being executed is not the stop symbol set at the start of the game time, but the hold symbol. A process for correcting the stop design corresponding to the notice is performed.

  In a succeeding step S1903, operation control processing corresponding to the operation effect is executed. This processing will be described in detail later. Then, after performing other effect processing in step S1904, the changing processing is ended. In this step S1904, processing of updating various counters (updating a counter for counting the elapsed time of game times) and the like are performed.

  Next, the fluctuation ending process is executed.

  As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 32, in the fluctuation ending process, the confirmation notification process is executed in step S2001. In the confirmation notification process, the confirmation notification for ending the game time is executed in the state of notifying the stop result corresponding to the game result of the game time. For example, in the production (for example, re-variation production or pseudo-continuous production) in which each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is temporarily stopped during the game time, the variable display of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is once stopped. Although not carried out, swing each symbol and keep the state that it does not stop completely. Then, after that, the variable display is executed again. On the other hand, in the confirmation notification, the state in which each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3 is completely stopped is held, and the player can identify that the game time has ended.

  In a succeeding step S2002, various updating processes for erasing / initializing various flags and various counters used in the game are executed, and then the fluctuation ending process is ended.

<About operation production>
Next, an operation effect related to the operation of the effect operation unit 75 will be described. The operation effect is roughly classified into an operation explanation effect for explaining the operation method and its effect to the player, an operation instruction effect for prompting the player to operate the effect operation unit 75, and a player operation section 75 for the effect. And an operation corresponding effect as an effect based on the operation of. About these, the outline is demonstrated, referring FIG.33 and FIG.34.

  In the present embodiment, the operation effect is set to occur during the super reach display among the reach displays at each game time. That is, as shown in FIG. 33A, when the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 is finished, the reach line is formed and the reach display is started, the operation effect is generated with a predetermined probability. Here, in the super reach, if the jackpot result is the same symbol that forms the reach line is stopped on the reach line, if it is a misalignment result, the same symbol that forms the reach line is one line than the reach line. The game time is ended by stopping at the line shifted to the minute variation destination side or the variation base side.

  As the operation effect, first, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), the operation explanation effect is executed in a predetermined period in which the reach display is being performed (the middle symbol row Z2 is being displayed at high speed fluctuation). This operation explanation effect is, as the specific area GP of the display screen G, in an area that does not overlap with the changing middle symbol string Z2, for example, "a chance UP! It is a production accompanied by the operation of the part 75, and when a predetermined production (a fish school production as an operation corresponding production, which will be described later in detail) occurs by performing the operation, the game result of the game time is a jackpot result. The expectation of being improved will be explained.

  The specific region GP may be enlarged and displayed for a predetermined period. By doing so, it becomes possible to more clearly convey the operation explanation. As the predetermined period of enlarged display, it is preferable that the middle symbol row Z2 is being displayed at high speed fluctuations, and even after the display is switched to low speed fluctuation display, the reach symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 corresponding to the reach line is displayed. It is preferable that the situation is such that it is arranged at a position away from the reach line (for example, the situation where it does not appear on the display screen G). By doing so, it is possible to avoid a phenomenon in which the timing at which the reach symbol approaches the reach line, that is, the most enjoyable timing in the reach display, is missed by looking at the operation explanation.

  After that, as illustrated in FIG. 34A, the operation explanation effect ends, and the operation instruction effect that prompts the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is started. In this operation instruction effect, for example, the character display "press!" Is displayed in the above-described specific area GP, and the period display section KP indicating the operation period in which the operation of the effect operation section 75 is valid is displayed. It The period display portion KP is displayed in, for example, an elongated frame and a bar format so that the color in the frame changes from one side in the longitudinal direction as the period elapses. That is, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the length of the horizontally long frame of the period display portion KP indicates the entire operation period, and as the operation period elapses, the elapsed display region JP changes from the left end of the period display portion KP to the right end. Extends. Then, when the operation period ends, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the progress display area JP closes the entire period display portion KP. By doing so, the player can easily understand the length of the operation period and the remaining period.

  When the player operates the effect operation unit 75 at a timing before the operation period starts and before the operation period ends, an operation corresponding effect is generated with a predetermined probability. In this case, even if the operation instruction period remains, the operation instruction effect ends. In the present embodiment, as the operation corresponding effect, as shown in FIG. 34D, a school of fish effect in which a small school of fish crosses the background of each of the symbol rows Z1 to Z3. In addition, the operation corresponding effect based on the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is set such that the higher the expectation that the game result is the big hit result, the higher the probability of occurrence thereof.

  FIG. 34E shows a case where the production operation unit 75 has not been operated by the end of the operation period, or even when the production operation unit 75 has been operated, the production lottery for the production corresponding to the operation has not been won. As described above, the operation corresponding effect does not occur, and the operation instruction effect ends.

  It should be noted that it is also possible to have a configuration in which an effect corresponding to the fact that the winning lottery has not been won and the effective operation has not been performed is performed. In this case, it is preferable to be able to distinguish between the notification that the non-winning and the notification that the valid operation has not been performed. Then, as a player, some action for the player's operation is generated from the gaming machine side, and a sense of fulfillment for the player's operation is given (in other words, the operation It is possible to reduce the illusion that nothing is produced. Further, the notification may be distinguishable between the valid operation and the invalid operation.

<Process related to operation production>
As the process related to the operation effect, the operation grasp process (step S1303) and the demonstration screen process (step S1304) of the various effect processes (FIG. 24) executed by the effect control device 82 are set. Further, the operation effect process (step S1804) executed as part of the fluctuation start process (FIG. 30) in the variable display control process (step S1302) of the various effect processes and the mid-fluctuation process (FIG. 31). The operation control process (step S1903) executed as a part is set. Here, first, the operation effect process in the fluctuation start process and the operation control process in the changing process will be described, and then the operation grasp process and the demo screen process will be described.

<Operation production process in variation start process>
First, the operation effect process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. In this operation effect process, a lottery is performed as to whether or not an operation effect is to be generated in the current game time, and when it is to be generated, the execution timing of the operation effect is set.

  Specifically, first, in step S2101, it is determined whether or not the super reach display is generated in the current game time. Whether or not the reach display is generated and its type can be determined by the fluctuation display time grasped in step S1802 in the fluctuation start process. In the case of a game game in which the super reach display does not occur, this operation effect processing is ended as it is. As described above, the operation effect is generated with a predetermined probability in the game time in which the super reach display having a higher jackpot expectation than the normal reach is performed. In other words, the operation effect does not occur in the game time when the super reach display is not performed. In this way, by limiting the number of game plays for which the operation effect is generated, it is possible to suppress excessive occurrence of the operation effect, and to avoid a decrease in the degree of attention (getting tired) when the operation effect occurs.

  In the case of the game number of reach generation, the process proceeds to step S2102, and the operation effect generation lottery process is executed. In this process, a lottery table for operation effect generation lottery is acquired from various table storage areas 245, and a random number counter for operation effect generation lottery is acquired from various counter areas 249. In the lottery table, it is set such that the operation effect is more likely to occur as the game result of the current game time is the jackpot result, and more specifically, for example, in the game time that is one of the jackpot results. It occurs with a probability of 30%, and with a probability of 10% in the game times of the miss reach display.

  After performing the lottery process in step S2102, it is determined in step S2103 whether or not the lottery process is successful. In the case of non-winning, the operation effect processing is ended as it is, and in the case of winning, the process proceeds to step S2104. In step S2104, the setting process of the operation effect execution period is executed.

  Here, the setting process of the operation effect execution period will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 36. Note that the timing chart of FIG. 37 is also referred to in the description of the setting process.

  In step S2201, a process of grasping the effect pattern and the stop result of the current game time prior to steps S1805 and S1806 in the variation start process is executed. This process is the same as the process of steps S1805 and S1806, and while obtaining the effect pattern table from the various table storage area 245 and the random number counter from the various counter areas 249, Understand effect patterns and stop results. Here, in step S2201, rather than grasping all the information of the effect pattern of the game times and the stop result, among them, particularly the reach display generation timing and the end timing, the middle symbol row Z2 in the reach display is displayed at high speed. Understand the timing of switching from the low speed fluctuation display to the reach line in the reach display and the stop line of the reach symbol.

  In a succeeding step S2202, a period during which the operation effect can be executed in the current game time is grasped based on the processing result of the step S2201. More specifically, in this game time, the period from the end of the reach display after the variable display of the lower symbol row Z3 is ended to the end of the reach display is set as the period during which the operation effect can be executed. Figure out The timing chart of FIG. 37 shows that the variation display of the game times is started at the timing of t1 and the reach display is started at the timing of t2. This reach display ends at the timing of t8, and after the confirmation notification, the game time ends at the timing of t9. In this case, in step S2202, from the timing of t2 when the reach display is started, the timing of t8 when the reach display is ended is grasped as a period in which the operation effect can be executed.

  Then, in step S2203, the start timing and execution period of the operation explanation effect are set. More specifically, in this game time, the timing (for example, 0.5 sec as a predetermined period) slightly delayed after the variation display of the lower symbol row Z3 is finished and the reach display is started is operated. It is set as the start timing of the explanation production. Further, in the reach display, the operation explanation effect is set to end at the timing when the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high speed variable display to the low speed variable display. That is, the execution period of the operation explanation effect is set to be shorter than the period HT1 in which the middle symbol row Z2 is performing the high-speed fluctuation display, and is set to end by switching the middle symbol row Z2 to the low-speed fluctuation display.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 37, in the reach display started at the timing of t2, the operation explanation effect is started at the timing of t3 slightly delayed from the timing of t2. At this timing of t3, the middle symbol row Z2 is being displayed at high speed. Then, the execution period of the operation explanation effect is set such that the operation explanation effect ends at the timing of t5 when the middle symbol row Z2 is switched to the low speed fluctuation display.

  As described above, at the timing of t5 when the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from high speed to low speed, the reach symbol does not appear on the display screen G, and the right line L3 corresponds to 2 lines more than the reach symbol. This is the situation where the design on the fluctuating side exists. For example, if the reach symbol of the middle symbol row Z2 is the main symbol with "7" attached, the symbol on the variation side for two lines is the main symbol with "6" attached, and at the timing of t5. , The main symbol with the “6” is present in the right line L3, and the main symbol with “7” is not displayed on the display screen G (not visible).

  The period between the timings t2 and t3, that is, the length of the period from the occurrence of the reach to the start of the operation explanation effect (or the operation effect, if desired) may be determined by lottery or the like. By doing so, it becomes difficult for the player to understand the timing of whether or not the operation effect is generated. Therefore, it is considered that the player who expects the occurrence of the operation effect is more interested in the effect such as when the operation effect is generated.

  Further, the start timing may be set such that the larger the start timing of the operation effect, the higher the jackpot expectation. If you do this, you want the operation effect to occur, but it is preferable that the start timing be late (in other words, it is better not to occur), using the balance of the player's delicate feelings to produce the effect. It is possible to raise the degree of attention.

  In a succeeding step S2204, a start timing and an execution period of the operation instruction effect are set. More specifically, in this game time, the timing at which the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched to the low speed fluctuation display, that is, the end timing of the operation explanation effect is set as the start timing of the operation instruction effect. Then, the timing before the reach symbol reaches the reach line (more specifically, the timing after the reach symbol reaches the line on the fluctuation base side by two lines than the reach line, (The timing before reaching (1)) is set as the operation period.

  As a supplementary explanation with the timing chart of FIG. 37, the operation explanation effect is ended and the operation instruction effect is started at the timing of t5. Then, the timing before the reach symbol reaches the reach line (more specifically, the timing after the reach symbol reaches the line on the variation base side by one line from the reach line, The period up to the timing of t6, which is the timing before the arrival) is set as the operation period.

  Here, as described above, the length of the HT2 period during which the middle symbol row Z2 is variably displayed at low speed in the reach display is determined by the stop position of the reach symbol and the position of the reach line. That is, the timing when the middle symbol row Z2 becomes low speed is predetermined as the timing when the reach symbol in the middle symbol row Z2 is on the variation base side by two lines from the right line L3. On the other hand, the timing of stopping the reach symbol is determined by the stop position of the reach symbol and the position of the reach line as well as the game result, and this reach line is randomly determined by the effect pattern table or the like. Also, if the game result is any jackpot result, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed on the reach line, and if the game result is a misaligned result, the reach symbol is a line different from the reach line (variable base side or Stop on the line that is displaced toward the destination side).

  For example, in the case where the game result is one of the jackpot results, if the reach line is set to the right line L3, the period of HT2 in which the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is performed at a low speed becomes the shortest, and the reach line is When set on the left line L1, the period of HT2 becomes the longest. In addition, for example, when the game result is a miss result, the reach symbol stops on the line before the reach line (variation base side), or the reach symbol appears on the line ahead of the reach line (variation destination side). The period of HT2 is different depending on whether it is stopped. Then, in the case where the game result is the disengagement result, the reach line is set to the right line L3, and the stop position of the reach symbol is set so that the reach symbol stops before the reach line. Is the shortest, and the reach line is set to the left line L1 and the period of HT2 is the longest when the reach position of the reach symbol is set so that the reach symbol stops at the tip of the reach line.

  As described above, the period of HT2 in which the middle symbol row Z2 is variably displayed at a low speed may differ depending on the game times. As a result, the execution period (operation period) of the operation instruction effect performed during the period in which the display is changed at a low speed may be different depending on the game times. In the process of setting the operation instruction period (the process of step S2204 in FIG. 36), the reach line in the reach display for the operation period that can be secured in the current game time is based on the effect pattern of the game time grasped in step S2201. And grasp from the stop line of the reach pattern, and set the operation period.

  However, in the setting process of step S2204, as an operation period that can be secured in this game time, the start timing is set to the earliest, while the end timing is a timing before the reach symbol is stopped (more specifically, Is the timing at which the reach symbol reaches the fluctuation base side for one line than the line at which the reach symbol stops), and the operation period does not extend to the timing just before the reach symbol stops. This is a device for ensuring a specific operation period, which will be described below, in addition to the reason for ensuring a period for executing the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the operation period.

  As a supplementary explanation with reference to FIG. 37, in the process of step S2204, at the timing of t5 when the operation explanation effect ends, the operation instruction effect is set to be started following the operation explanation effect. Then, the operation instruction effect is set to end at the timing t6, which is a timing before the timing t8 at which the reach symbol stops and the reach display ends. That is, in FIG. 37, in the operation effect of the current game, the period from the timing t5 to the timing t6 is set as the operation period (period ST).

  After finishing the process of step S2204, the process proceeds to step S2205. In step S2205, a specific operation period setting process is executed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the specific operation period is set as a continuous period before or after the operation period in the operation effect. The specific operation period is provided in order to grasp the operation of the effect operation unit 75 outside the operation period, and the pachinko machine 10 executes a predetermined process based on the operation during the specific operation period.

  In step S2205, as a period before the operation period ST, a first specific operation period (period TT1) that is continuous with the operation period ST, and as a period after the operation period ST, a second specific period that is continuous with the operation period ST. An operation period (period TT2) is set. The first specific operation period TT1 is after the reach display is started (after the timing of t2 in FIG. 37) and after the operation explanation effect is started (after the timing of t3 in FIG. 37). , The fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is started at a predetermined timing (timing of t4 in FIG. 37) which is a high speed fluctuation, and the fluctuation display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high speed fluctuation to the low speed fluctuation (that is, the operation). It is the timing at which the explanation effect ends, and is set to end at the operation instruction effect start timing and the operation period ST start timing). Further, the second specific operation period TT2 is started at the timing when the operation instruction effect ends, that is, at the timing when the operation period ST ends (timing t6 in FIG. 37), and before the reach symbol stops (FIG. At 37, it is set to end at the timing of t7).

  The first specific operation period TT1 and the second specific operation period TT2 are set such that the first specific operation period TT1 is longer than the second specific operation period TT2. In the second specific operation period TT2, the period from the end of the operation period ST to the end of the reach display is limited, whereas the first specific operation period TT1 is the operation effect (operation explanation effect). After the start of (), the timing may be before the operation period ST, and it is because there is a relatively long period.

  The processing based on the operation of the effect operation unit 75 during the first specific operation period TT1 and the second specific operation period TT2 will be described in detail later.

  After executing the processing of step S2205, the process proceeds to step S2206. In step S2206, a process of storing the information of each period set in steps S2203 to S2205 in the sub-execution area 253 as information for effecting this game time is executed. Then, the setting process of the operation effect execution period is ended.

  Returning to the explanation of the operation effect process (FIG. 35) in the variation start process, after executing the setting process of step S2104, the process proceeds to step S2105. In step S2105, operation handling processing during the specific operation period is executed. This processing will be described in detail later.

  Then, in step S2106, the setting process of the operation effect pattern is executed. In this processing, a pattern table for operation effect corresponding to the processing results of steps S2104 and S2105 is acquired from various table storage areas 245, and a random number counter is acquired from various counter areas 249. Then, the pattern of the current operation effect is set from the pattern table and the random number counter. The effect pattern set here is stored in the sub-side execution area 253 as information of the current game time, is reflected in the above-described effect pattern setting process (step S1805), and is included in the effect pattern command in step S1807. It is set and output to the display control device 212 side.

<Operation control process in changing process>
Next, the operation control process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. In this operation control process, if an operation effect is set in the current game time, the operation effect is performed at the effect timing, and if the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is performed, an effect corresponding to the operation (operation correspondence) Performs a process for executing (production).

  That is, first, in step S2301, it is determined whether or not the operation effect is executed in the current game time. In step S2301, the presence / absence of the operation effect can be grasped by checking whether or not the information on the operation effect is stored in the sub-side execution area 253. When the operation effect is not executed, this operation control process is ended as it is.

  If it is the game time for executing the operation effect, it is determined in step S2302 whether it is the execution timing of the operation effect. Here, the MPU 242 has a progress counter for grasping the progress situation of the effect of each game in the various counter areas 249. Then, at the start of the game game, a numerical value corresponding to the fluctuation display time is input to the progress counter, and the progress counter is updated at a predetermined cycle. Further, at the start of the game game, the set effect pattern is stored in the secondary execution area 253 in association with the progress counter. By grasping the progress counter, the MPU 242 can grasp what kind of effect should be executed at each timing. Then, in step S2302, a process of grasping whether or not it is the execution timing of the operation effect based on the information of the elapsed counter is performed. Explaining again with reference to FIG. 37, if the timing is from t3 to t7, a positive determination is made in step S2302.

  In the present embodiment, in the effect during the game play as described above, the operation effect is wholly executed during the reach display. Therefore, in step S2302, it may be configured to determine whether the reach display is being performed instead of determining whether it is the execution timing of the operation effect. By doing so, it is possible to further simplify the association between the progress counter and each effect. In this case, in FIG. 37, from the timing of t2 to the timing of t8, a positive determination is made in step S2302.

  If it is the operation execution timing in step S2302, it is determined in step S2303 whether it is the operation explanation effect start timing. That is, it is determined whether or not the timing is t3 in FIG. If it is the start timing of the operation explanation effect, the process proceeds to step S2304, and the display light emitting section 63, the speaker section 64, and the display control device 212 are controlled so as to execute the operation explanation effect. In the display control device 212, the operation explanation effect is displayed on the display screen G by performing the process of step S2304 (more specifically, by outputting the corresponding command from the effect control device 82 and receiving the command). The display of the symbol display device 41 is controlled so as to start (FIG. 33 (b)). After executing the processing of step S2304, the present operation control processing ends.

  If it is determined in step S2303 that it is the operation effect execution timing but not the operation explanation effect start timing, the process advances to step S2305. In step S2305, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the operation instruction effect (the end timing of the operation explanation effect, the timing of t5 in FIG. 37). When it is the start timing of the operation instruction effect, the process proceeds to step S2306, the operation explanation effect is ended, and the display light emitting unit 63, the speaker unit 64, and the display control device 212 are controlled so as to execute the operation instruction effect. .. In the display control device 212, the processing of step S2306 is performed (more specifically, the corresponding command is output from the effect control device 82 and the command is received), and the operation instruction effect is displayed on the display screen G. The display of the symbol display device 41 is controlled so as to start (FIG. 34 (a)). In a succeeding step S2307, a process of inputting a numerical value corresponding to the information of the operation period to the operation instruction period counter SK provided in the various counter areas 249 is executed. The operation instruction period counter SK is a counter for the MPU 242 to know that the operation period is in progress, and the update (subtraction) process is performed in a predetermined cycle (step S2313 described later). As described above, the information on the length of the operation period is stored in the secondary execution area 253. After the processing of step S2307 is executed, this operation control processing is ended.

  If it is determined in step S2305 that it is not the start timing of the operation instruction effect, the process proceeds to step S2308. In step S2308, the value of the operation instruction period counter SK is referred to, and if the operation instruction period counter SK is not "0", it is determined that the operation instruction period is in progress. If it is during the operation instruction period, the process proceeds to step S2309. In step S2309, it is determined whether an operation flag is stored in the various flag storage area 247. The operation flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to recognize that a predetermined operation of the effect operation unit 75 has been performed during a period in which the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is valid, and an operation grasping process described later. This is the flag stored in (FIG. 39).

  When it is determined in step S2309 that the operation flag is stored, it is determined in step S2310 whether or not the effect generation flag is stored in the various flag storage area 247. The effect generation flag is a flag to be grasped by the MPU 242 when the operation-corresponding effect is generated mainly on the basis of the predetermined operation of the effect operation unit 75, and an operation grasping process (FIG. This is the flag stored in 39).

  When it is determined in step S2310 that the effect generation flag is stored, in step S2311, the display light emitting unit 63, the speaker unit 64, and the display control device 212 are controlled so as to execute the operation corresponding effect. In the display control device 212, the process corresponding to step S2311 is performed (more specifically, the corresponding command is output from the effect control device 82 and the command is received), and the operation corresponding effect is displayed on the display screen G. The display of the symbol display device 41 is controlled so as to execute (FIG. 34 (d)).

  When it is determined in step S2310 that the operation flag is stored but the effect generation flag is not stored, or after the processing of step S2311 is executed, the process proceeds to step S2312. In step S2312, a process of storing the corresponding flag in the various flag storage area 247 is executed. The handled flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to know that a predetermined operation valid during the operation period has been executed and the process based on the operation has been executed. Then, in step S2313, processing for clearing the operation instruction period counter SK to "0" is executed. By executing the process of step S2313, it is possible to avoid the event that the operation period is forcibly ended and the operation corresponding effect is repeated many times.

  If it is determined in step S2309 that the operation flag is not stored, the process advances to step S2314. In step S2314, a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the operation instruction period counter SK is executed. Further, in step S2314, a command for causing the display control device 212 side to know that the value of the operation instruction period counter SK has been updated is output. The display control device 212 controls the display of the symbol display device 41 so as to update the display of the progress display region JP in the period display portion KP based on the reception of the command. More specifically, as the value of the operation instruction period counter SK approaches “0”, the progress display region JP is display-controlled so as to extend to the right end.

  In a succeeding step S2315, it is determined whether or not the value of the operation instruction period counter SK is "0". If it is determined to be "0" in step S2315 or if the operation instruction period counter SK is forcibly set to "0" in step S2313, the process proceeds to step S2316, and the operation instruction effect is ended. , The display light emitting unit 63, the speaker unit 64, and the display control device 212. In the display control device 212, the process of step S2316 is performed (more specifically, the corresponding command is output from the effect control device 82 and the command is received), and thus the display screen G is performed. The display of the symbol display device 41 is controlled so as to end the existing operation instruction effect. When it is determined in step S2315 that it is not "0" or after the processing of step S2316 is performed, the operation control processing is ended.

  If it is determined in step S2308 that the operation period is not in progress, the process advances to step S2317. In step S2317, it is determined whether it is the start timing of any specific operation period. The progress counter described above is used for this determination. If it is the start timing of any of the specific operation periods (the timing of t4 or the timing of t6 in FIG. 37), the process proceeds to step S2318. In step S2318, it is determined whether the timing of the affirmative determination in step S2317 is within the first specific operation period TT1 (timing of t4). When an affirmative decision is made in step S2318, a process of inputting a value corresponding to the length of the first specific operation period TT1 to the first specific period counter TK1 provided in the various counter areas 249 in step S2319. To execute. The first specific period counter TK1 is a counter for the MPU 242 to know that the first specific operation period is in progress, and the update (subtraction) process is performed in a predetermined cycle (step S2323 described below). As described above, the information on the length of the first specific operation period TT1 is stored in the secondary execution area 253. After executing the processing of step S2319, the present operation control processing ends.

  The case of making a negative determination in step S2318 means that the reason for making an affirmative determination in step S2317 is not the start timing of the first specific operation period but the start timing (timing of t6) of the second specific operation period. .. In this case, the process proceeds to step S2320, and it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned corresponding flag is stored. When the corresponding flag is stored, this operation control process is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the corresponding flag is not stored, it means that the predetermined operation is not performed during the operation period. In this case, in step S2321, the second specific operation period TT2 is started. A process of inputting a value corresponding to the length of the second specific operation period TT2 to the second specific period counter TK2 provided in the various counter areas 249 is executed. The second specific period counter TK2 is a counter for the MPU 242 to know that the second specific operation period is in progress, and the update (subtraction) process is performed in a predetermined cycle (step S2323 described below). As described above, the information on the length of the second specific operation period TT2 is stored in the secondary execution area 253. After executing the processing of step S2321, the present operation control processing is ended.

  If it is determined in step S2317 that it is not the start timing of any specific operation period, the process advances to step S2322. In step S2322, it is determined whether or not it is during any specific operation period, even if it is not the start timing. In this process, if either the first specific period counter TK1 or the second specific period counter TK2 is not "0", it is determined that one of the specific operation periods is in progress. If it is not during any specific operation period, this operation control process is ended as it is.

  If it is during one of the specific operation periods, the process advances to step S2323 to execute a process of subtracting "1" from the values of the corresponding specific period counters TK1 and TK2, and then ends the operation control process.

  When executing the processing of clearing the operation instruction period counter SK to “0” in step S2313, not only the operation instruction period counter SK but also the specific period counters TK1 and TK2 are cleared to “0”. Shall be executed.

<Operation grasping process in various production processes>
Next, the operation grasping process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described above, the various effect processes are processes that are activated in a predetermined cycle, and the operation grasping process is executed as part of the various effect processes. Then, the operation grasping process is provided independently of the process of announcing hold (process of holding control: step S1301) and the process of playing a game (variable display control process: step S1302) in the various effect processes. Processing. In other words, the operation grasping process is activated in a predetermined cycle regardless of whether or not the suspension notice or the game number is executed.

  In the operation grasping process, first in step S2401, it is determined based on the detection information from the operation detection sensor of the effect operation unit 75 whether or not the operation of the effect operation unit 75 has been performed. When the operation is not performed, the operation grasping process is ended as it is. If the operation is being performed, the process proceeds to step S2402.

  In step S2402, it is determined whether or not it is in the operation period by referring to the value of the operation instruction period counter SK. If it is during the operation period, the process advances to step S2403 to execute a process of adding 1 to the operation counter AC provided in the various counter areas 249. Then, in step S2404, it is determined whether or not the operation counter AC has a predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment). When the operation counter AC is not the predetermined value, the operation grasping process is ended as it is. If it is determined in step S2404 that the value is the predetermined value, in step S2405 a process of storing the operation flag is performed, assuming that the predetermined operation is performed.

  The processing of steps S2403 and S2404 can be used when the predetermined operation of the effect operation unit 75 during the operation period is changed to be handled as a plurality of operations. That is, for example, if it is configured to determine that the predetermined operation is performed when the effect operation unit 75 is operated five times as the predetermined number, the operation counter AC is set to "5" in the process of step S2404. It may be configured to perform a process of determining whether or not By the way, in the present embodiment, since the operation is set once as the predetermined number, if the affirmative determination is made in step S2402, the processing of step S2403 and step S2404 is not performed, and the operation flag is set in step S2405. It may be configured to store.

  After executing the processing of step S2405, the process advances to step S2406. In step S2406, a corresponding effect generation lottery process is executed. In this corresponding effect generation lottery, the generation lottery table is acquired from the various table storage area 245, and the random number counter for lottery is acquired from the various counter areas to perform the generation lottery. The generated lottery table is set so that the probabilities of generating the corresponding effects are different based on the game results of the game times being executed. In the present embodiment, when the operation period is in progress (step S2402: YES), it means that the game is being played. Therefore, by referring to the secondary execution area 253, it is possible to grasp the game result of the game time being executed. By the way, in the present embodiment, if the jackpot result is a 90% probability, the generated lottery will be won, and if the jackpot result is a missed result, the generated lottery will be won with a 50% probability that is lower than that of the jackpot result. Is set to.

  After performing the process of step S2406, it is determined in step S2407 whether or not the generated lottery has been won. In the case of non-winning, the operation grasping process is ended as it is. In the case of winning, the effect generation flag is stored in step S2408, and then the operation grasping process is ended. By storing the effect generation flag in step S2408, an affirmative determination is made in step S2310 in the above-described operation control process, and the operation corresponding effect is performed.

  On the other hand, when the operation flag is stored in step S2405 but the effect generation flag is not stored in step S2408, in the operation control process described above, the corresponding flag is set without performing the process of step S2311. After being stored (step S2312), the operation period is forcibly ended (step S2313). In this case, the operation corresponding effect is not executed.

  In the above case, the predetermined operation may be performed, but an effect may be given to notify that the generated lottery has not been won. For example, the effect that the operation instruction effect is wrapped in smoke and disappears, or the school of fish shows its face at the passage base side (right edge of the screen), but moves to the right side without moving to the destination side (left side of the screen). A production that disappears can be considered.

  If it is determined in step S2402 that the operation of the effect operation unit 75 has been performed, but is outside the operation period, in step S2409, after the corresponding process is executed, the operation grasping process ends. To do.

  The processing for dealing with the period other than the period in step S2409 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S2501, it is determined whether or not any specific operation period is in progress. This determination is similar to the above-described processing of step S2322, and if either the first specific period counter TK1 or the second specific period counter TK2 is not "0", it is determined that any specific operation period is in progress. judge. If it is not during any of the specific operation periods, this handling process is ended as it is. If any of the specific operation periods is in progress, the process advances to step S2502. In step S2502, it is determined whether the specific operation valid flag is stored in the various flag storage area 247. The specific operation valid flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to recognize an operation during a specific operation period that satisfies a predetermined condition as an effective operation, and in step S2105 of the operation effect process (FIG. 35) in the fluctuation start process. This is the flag that is stored.

  If it is determined in step S2502 that the specific operation valid flag is stored, the process advances to step S2503 to execute a process of adding 1 to the specific operation counter BC provided in the various counter areas 249. Then, in step S2504, it is determined whether or not the specific operation counter BC is a predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment). When the specific operation counter BC is not the predetermined value, this handling process is ended as it is. If it is determined in step S2504 that the value is the predetermined value, in step S2505 a process of storing the operation flag is performed as if the predetermined operation was performed even during the specific operation period.

  The processes of steps S2503 and S2504 are provided in relation to the processes of steps S2403 and S2404, and can be omitted when the predetermined number is one as in the present embodiment. is there.

  After executing the processing in step S2505, the process advances to step S2506. In step S2506, a corresponding effect generation lottery process is executed. This corresponding effect generation lottery is the same process as the process of step S2406. After performing the processing of step S2506, it is determined in step S2507 whether or not the generated lottery has been won. In the case of non-winning, this handling process is ended as it is. In the case of winning, the effect generation flag is stored in step S2508, and then this handling process is ended. By storing the effect generation flag in step S2508, an affirmative determination is made in step S2310 in the above-described operation control process, and the operation-based effect is performed. This is similar to the case of steps S2405 to S2408 described above. The same applies when the operation flag is stored but the effect generation flag is not stored.

  If it is determined in step S2502 that the specific operation valid flag is not stored, the process advances to step S2509. In step S2509, a process of grasping the operation timing of the current operation is executed. Specifically, the value of the specific period counter TK1 or TK2 at the current processing timing is stored in the ineffective operation timing storage counter provided in the various counter areas 249. By storing the value of TK1 or TK2 in this non-effective operation timing storage counter, the MPU 242 can subsequently specify the timing at which the operation unit 75 for production is operated during the specific operation period.

  In a succeeding step S2510, a process of adding 1 to the ineffective counter CC provided in each counter area 249 is executed. Then, in step S2511, it is determined whether or not the ineffective counter CC has a predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment). If the non-valid counter CC is not the predetermined value, the handling processing is ended as it is. If it is determined in step S2511 that the value is the predetermined value, in step S2512 a process of storing the specific operation storage flag in the various flag storage area 247 is executed. The specific operation storage flag is a flag for the MPU 242 to specify that a predetermined operation has been performed during the specific operation period. When a negative determination is made in step S2511, or after the processing of step S2512 has been executed, this handling processing ends.

  The processes of steps S2510 and S2511 are provided in relation to the processes of steps S2403 and S2404, etc., and can be omitted when the predetermined number is one as in the present embodiment. Is.

  Next, the operation corresponding process during the specific operation period executed in step S2105 in the operation effect process (FIG. 35) of the fluctuation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 41.

  That is, in step S2601, it is determined whether the specific operation storage flag is stored. If the specific operation storage flag is stored, the specific operation valid flag is stored in step S2602, and then the regular correspondence processing is ended. If the specific operation storage flag is not stored, the regular operation storage flag is directly processed. The process ends.

  That is, normally, the operation corresponding effect does not occur even when a predetermined operation is performed on the effect operation unit 75 during the specific operation period (the effect occurrence flag is stored in steps S2509 to S2512). No), the specific operation storage flag may be stored based on the operation during such a specific operation period (step S2512). Then, in the subsequent game times, when the operation effect occurs, the specific operation valid flag is stored on condition that the specific operation storage flag is stored (step S2602). As a result, in the operation effect generated in the game time, the operation during the specific operation period is treated as being valid (step S2502: YES), and the operation corresponding effect can be generated.

<State when operation occurs during specific operation period>
A situation where an operation occurs during the specific operation period will be described with reference to the timing charts of FIGS. 42 to 44.

  First, the timing chart of FIG. 42 shows a situation in which an operation corresponding effect is generated when an operation is performed during the operation period.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (a), first, in a predetermined operation effect, a period from ta2 to ta3 is set as an operation period ST, and a continuous period before the operation period ST. It is assumed that the period from ta1 to ta2 is set as the first specific operation period TT1 and the period from ta3 to ta4 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as a period continuous after the operation period ST. In the predetermined operation effect, since the predetermined operation has not occurred in the operation unit 75 for effect, the operation corresponding effect does not occur.

  As shown in FIG. 42B, when the period from ta6 to ta7 is set as the operation period ST, the period from ta5 to ta6 is set as the continuous period before the operation period ST. It is assumed that the period is set as the first specific operation period TT1 and the period from ta7 to ta8 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as a period following the operation period ST. In this operation effect, since a predetermined operation is generated in the effect operation unit 75 at the timing of ta6.1 during the operation period ST, at the timing of ta6.1 (actually, command setting, output, reception Due to such processing as described above, an operation corresponding effect is generated. Then, this operation corresponding effect is executed until the subsequent timing of ta6.2.

  In the above case, since the operation instruction period counter SK is cleared to “0” based on the occurrence of the predetermined operation (step S2313), the operation period ST is forcibly ended and the second specific operation period TT2 thereafter. Is not set.

  Next, a case where a predetermined operation occurs during the second specific operation period TT2 will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), in a predetermined operation effect, a period from tb2 to tb3 is set as the operation period ST, and a continuous period before the operation period ST. It is assumed that a period from tb1 to tb2 is set as the first specific operation period TT1 and a period from tb3 to tb4 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as a period subsequent to the operation period ST.

  In the predetermined operation effect, it is assumed that the predetermined operation occurs at the timing of tb3.1 during the second specific operation period TT2. However, in the first place, the second specific operation period TT2 is a period outside the operation period, and even if a predetermined operation occurs, it is not treated as valid. However, the specific operation storage flag is stored by this operation, and the operation timing of the player playing the pachinko machine 10 is highly likely to be later than the operation period ST.

  In the subsequent operation effect, as shown in FIG. 43B, when the period from tb6 to tb7 is similarly set as the operation period ST, the timing from tb5 to tb6 is set as the previous period. Is set as the first specific operation period TT1 and the period from tb7 to tb8 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as the subsequent period.

  As described above, since the specific operation storage flag is stored, the specific operation effective flag is stored at the start of the current operation effect. In this case, when a predetermined operation occurs at the timing of tb7.1 during the second specific operation period TT2, the predetermined operation is treated as valid, unlike the case of FIG. A production occurs (timing from tb7.1 to tb7.2). Further, as a result, the second specific period counter TK2 is cleared to "0" (step S2313), and the second specific operation period TT2 ends at a timing before the timing of tb8.

  Next, a case where a predetermined operation occurs during the first specific operation period TT1 will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 44A, in a predetermined operation effect, when the period from tc2 to tc3 is set as the operation period ST, tc1 is set as a continuous period before the operation period ST. It is assumed that the period from tc2 to tc2 is set as the first specific operation period TT1 and the period from tc3 to tc4 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as a period following the operation period ST.

  In the predetermined operation effect, it is assumed that the predetermined operation occurs at the timing of tc1.1 during the first specific operation period TT1. However, in the first place, the first specific operation period TT1 is a period outside the operation period, and even if a predetermined operation occurs, it is not treated as valid. However, the specific operation storage flag is stored by this operation, and the operation timing of the player who plays the pachinko machine 10 is highly likely to be earlier than the operation period ST.

  Further, it is considered that the player performs a predetermined operation at the timing of tc1.1, but if the operation corresponding effect does not occur, then the predetermined operation is generated again. In this case, for example, if a subsequent predetermined operation occurs at the timing of tc2.1 during the operation period ST, the operation corresponding effect is executed (timing from tc2.1 to tc2.2). Then, the operation period ST ends based on the predetermined operation (valid operation), and the subsequent second specific operation period TT2 is not set.

  In the subsequent operation effect, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), similarly, when the period from tc6 to tc7 is set as the operation period ST, the timing from tc5 to tc6 is set as the previous period. Is set as the first specific operation period TT1 and the period from tc7 to tc8 is set as the second specific operation period TT2 as the subsequent period.

  As described above, since the specific operation storage flag is stored, the specific operation effective flag is stored at the start of the current operation effect. In this case, when the predetermined operation occurs at the timing of tc5.1 during the first specific operation period TT1, the predetermined operation is treated as valid and different from the case of FIG. The effect is executed (timing from tc5.1 to tc5.2). As a result, the first specific period counter TK1 is cleared to “0” (step S2313), the first specific operation period TT1 ends at a timing before the timing of tc6, and then the operation period ST and the second period. The specific operation period TT2 is not set.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the operation is performed during the specific operation period outside the operation period, the player who stores the operation and plays the pachinko machine 10 operates the operation outside the operation period. Specify as easy to do. Then, the storage is performed as a first condition, and when an operation outside the operation period is performed thereafter, the operation is treated as a valid condition as a second condition. By doing so, it becomes possible to deal with various operation modes of the player. However, such an operation outside the operation period is an exceptional one, and it is not preferable to handle the operation as being effective for all the players. Therefore, in the present embodiment, such an exceptional handling is canceled when the third condition is satisfied. The configuration to be released will be described below.

<Demonstration screen processing in various performance processing>
The demo screen processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. As described above, the various effect processes are processes that are activated in a predetermined cycle, and the demo screen process is a process that is executed as part of the various effect processes. The process for the demo screen displays the demo screen on the display screen G when the game is not played for a predetermined period, or reduces the power consumption of various light emitting parts to enter the energy saving mode. This is a process for setting.

  First, in step S2701, it is determined whether or not the game game is being executed. If the game is being played, the demo screen processing is ended as it is. If the game is not being played, the process proceeds to step S2702. In step S2702, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period (for example, 120 sec) that has been set in advance has elapsed since the previous game time was over. If the predetermined period has not elapsed, the demo screen processing is ended as it is. If the predetermined period has elapsed, the process advances to step S2703.

  In step S2703, the display control device 212 is controlled to display the demo screen on the display screen G. As the demo screen, a game machine maker, a game hall logo mark, or the like is displayed, or a screen whose brightness is lower than that of a normal game is displayed. Further, the light emission control of the various light emitting units 45 to 47, 63 is stopped (suppressed), and the power consumption is set to be reduced.

  In a succeeding step S2704, a process of deleting the specific operation storage flag is executed. Further, in step S2705, a process of deleting the specific operation valid flag is executed. After that, the process for the demo screen ends.

  As a result, the information that the operation outside the operation period has been performed and that the operation has been validated is deleted. By doing so, it is possible to make the operation outside the operation period exceptional and prevent it from being handed over to the next player.

  According to this embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are exhibited.

  As an operation effect, an operation instruction effect is performed, and if the player operates the effect operation unit 75 during the operation period during the operation instruction effect, the operation corresponding effect is configured to be executed, and the operation must be performed during the operation period. For example, since the operation-responsive effect is not executed, it is possible to achieve an effect that enhances the sense of solidarity between the effect from the gaming machine side and the operation of the player. In such an operation effect, the shorter the operation period is, the more the player intends to operate (that is, to generate the operation corresponding effect) during the period, and thus the player concentrates more on the operation. Can be made Therefore, it is considered that if the operation period is shortened, the effect of the operation effect is enhanced. On the other hand, if the operation period is shortened, it is thought that the situation in which the operation cannot be performed easily occurs during that period, and then, depending on the skill of the player, it is not possible to see the prepared operation corresponding performance. Inconvenience may occur.

  Therefore, as in the present embodiment, a specific operation period is set before and after the operation period, and when an operation is performed during the specific operation period, first, it is stored and at the time of the next operation effect, If the operation is treated as valid when operated in the specific operation period, it is possible to generate the operation-corresponding effect even if the player does not operate during the operation period. Therefore, the operation effect can be suitably executed.

  When the production operation unit 75 is operated during the specific operation period, the operation timing (TK1, TK2) and the number of operations (CC) are stored. This makes it possible to use the operation timing and the number of times of operations in the next and subsequent operation effects.

  The information operated during the specific operation period is deleted on condition that the information is returned to the demo screen. The operation effect itself can occur in various game times, but when the player changes, the operation mode of the preceding player and the operation mode of the succeeding player are considered to be different. A configuration in which the operation mode is succeeded is not preferable. However, if the information on the operation mode is erased each time the game time is ended, for example, it becomes impossible to use the information on the operation mode for a plurality of operation effects generated across the game times. Therefore, in the sense of balancing both of them, by setting the deletion condition to return to the demo screen after a predetermined period has elapsed after the game time has ended, while coping with the case where the player is changed, It is possible to set each operation effect according to the player.

  It should be noted that, as the erasing condition, for example, the player operating unit 75 or another operating unit is operated in a predetermined operating mode (for example, long press), the firing handle 54 is returned to the initial position, or the like. The erasing condition may be satisfied by the positive erasing operation by. This makes it possible to deal with a case where the player wants to delete the information on the operation mode without changing, for example, when the player accidentally operates it during a specific operation period.

  Further, as the erasing condition, the erasing condition may be satisfied when the pending information grasping process grasps that the pending information has a predetermined result such as a jackpot result. When such a predetermined result is present, for example, an operation effect different from the normal operation effect may be performed, and once the operation mode information is erased, such an operation effect different from the normal operation is supported. It is also possible to perform an operation.

  Further, in the out-of-period handling process (FIG. 40), if the specific operation valid flag is stored (step S2502: YES), the previous operation is either the first specific operation period TT1 or the second specific operation period TT2. It may be configured to grasp whether it has been performed and determine whether to validate it (whether to proceed to the processing on the step S2503 side or to proceed to the processing on the step S2509 side) based on it. That is, in the previous operation effect, the value of TK1 is stored as the operation timing when the operation is performed in the first specific operation period TT1 on the front side, and the second specific operation period TT2 on the rear side in the previous operation effect is stored. When operated by, the value of TK2 is stored as the operation timing. Then, it may be configured to determine which of the first specific operation period TT1 and the second specific operation period TT2 is valid according to the value. By doing so, it is possible to obtain an operation effect that better matches the operation mode of the player.

  Furthermore, in the determination process of step S2502, which process to proceed to, the valid side (step S2503 side) or the non-valid side (step S2509 side), is determined by not only the stored operation timings TK1 and TK2, The configuration may be such that it is determined based on the values of the current timings TK1 and TK2 grasped in step S2501. That is, for example, a configuration in which the previous operation timing is treated as valid this time, or a timing in which a predetermined period is added to the previous operation timing (a grace period is added) is treated as valid this time. May be

<Second Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the case where the operation effect is executed over a plurality of game times across the game times has been described. In the present embodiment, a case where a plurality of operation effects are generated in one game time will be described.

  Here, as the form of reach display in the present embodiment, a single line reach for performing reach display with a reach line of 1 line and a cross line reach for performing reach display with a reach line of 2 lines are set. There is.

  To explain with reference to FIG. 6 again, the single line reach means, among the effective lines L1 to L3, the upper symbol row Z1 and the lower symbol in any one of the left line L1, the middle line L2 and the right line L3. In the row Z3, the reach line is formed by stopping the main symbols having the same numbers, and the reach line is not formed in the other lines. That is, in the single line reach, the reach line is formed by any one of the left line L1, the middle line L2, and the right line L3, and is not formed by the right downward line L4 and the right upward line L5.

  On the other hand, the cross line reach is a reach display in which the reach line is formed by the right downward line L4 and the right upward line L5 among the effective lines L1 to L5, and the reach line is not formed in the other lines. Say. More specifically, in the cross line reach, the reach line of the right downward line L4 is formed by the main symbol stopping on the left line L1 in the upper symbol row Z1 and the main symbol stopping on the right line L3 in the lower symbol row Z3. And, the reach line of the upward rising line L5 is formed by the main symbol stopping on the right line L3 in the upper symbol row Z1 and the main symbol stopping on the left line L1 in the lower symbol row Z3. In the cross line reach, the symbols forming the reach line in the upper symbol row Z1 (the main symbol above the right downward line L4 and the upper main symbol in the upward right line L5) and the symbols forming the reach line in the lower symbol row Z3. (The main symbol on the lower side of the right-down line L4 and the main symbol on the lower side of the right-up line L5) are the main symbols with consecutive numbers. As already described, the upper symbol row Z1 is arranged so that the numbers of the respective symbols are in descending order, and the middle symbol row Z2 and the lower symbol column Z3 are arranged so that the numbers of the respective symbols are in ascending order. Therefore, for example, when the main symbol with "3" attached to the left line L1 in the upper symbol row Z1 stops, when the main symbol with "3" attached to the right line L3 in the lower symbol row Z3 stops, A reach line is formed in the downward-sloping line L4. In this case, the main symbol with "2" attached to the right line L3 is stopped in the upper symbol row Z1, and the main symbol with "2" attached to the left line L1 in the lower symbol row Z3. It has stopped, and as a result, a reach line is also formed on the upward-sloping line L5. Then, in the reach display in the above example, the effect of the reachability (notice of winning or not) is executed from the rightward rising line L5 (the reach symbol is the main symbol with "2" attached), and then the rightward descending line. The effect of reachability (notification of winning or not) by L4 (reach symbol is a main symbol with "3" attached) is produced.

  As already explained, the advantage for the player is set differently when the non-specific symbols (even numbers) are the big hit result and when the specific symbols are the big hit result. There is. Therefore, it is considered that the player has great interest in which line the jackpot is notified in the cross line reach (whether the symbols are aligned). As a result, unlike the aspect in which the reach is simply repeated twice, the interest level of each reach is suppressed and the interest is improved.

  The relationship between each reach and the operation effect will be described. The operation effect generated in the single line reach is as described in the first embodiment, and the operation is performed after the reach line is formed and the reach display is generated. When the explanation effect is started and the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from high speed to low speed, the operation effect is also switched from the operation explanation effect to the operation instruction effect. Then, the operation instruction effect ends at a timing before the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 stops (the operation period ends).

  The operation effect generated in the cross line reach is the same as that of the above single line reach. That is, the timing at which the reach line is formed and the reach display is generated is the same regardless of whether it is the single line reach or the cross line reach (because it is the timing at which the lower symbol row Z3 stops). The timing at which the effect is started is the same as that at the single line reach, and is the timing at which the reach line of the cross line is formed. Then, when the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from high speed to low speed, the operation explanation effect is switched to the operation instruction effect also in the operation effect.

  Here, in the cross line reach in the present embodiment, when the reach symbols forming each reach line are continuous as described above, the change display of the middle symbol row Z2 once switches from high speed to low speed. After that, the low-speed fluctuation display is continued until the production of the reach line on the rear side (except when the reach line on the front side is stopped). That is, after the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from the high speed to the low speed, the effect of the low speed variation display on the reach line (upward right line L5) on the front side is performed, and then the middle symbol row Z2 is changed. The fluctuation display does not return from the low speed to the high speed (without interposing the high-speed fluctuation display period), proceeds at the low speed, and in the fluctuation display state due to the low speed, the rear reach line (downward right line L4) is displayed. The performance is performed.

  Then, as the operation effect in the cross line reach, for the operation instruction effect, the operation period and the specific operation period are set for each reach line. That is, as the operation period for the reach line on the front side, the reach pattern corresponding to the reach line on the front side in the middle symbol row Z2 is located on the variation base side by two lines from the reach line on the front side, and the reach is started. The period until the timing when the design moves to the reach line on the leading side is set as the operation period corresponding to the reach line on the leading side. In addition, as the operation period for the rear reach line, the reach symbol corresponding to the rear reach line in the middle symbol row Z2 is located on the variation base side by one line from the rear reach line, and the reach is concerned. The period until the timing when the design moves to the rear reach line is set as the operation period corresponding to the rear reach line.

  More specifically, for example, in the cross line reach of "2" and "3", as the reach line on the front side, it is formed on the upward rising line L5, and the reach symbol is the main symbol with "2". Become. In addition, as the reach line on the rear side, the reach pattern is formed on the downward-sloping line L4, and the reach symbol is the main symbol with "3". The line on which these reach lines are formed in the middle symbol row Z2 is a line intersecting with the middle line L2. After the variable display of the middle symbol row Z2 is switched from high speed to low speed, as the operation period for "2", the main symbol to which "2" is attached is present on the variation base side for two lines than the middle line L2. From the timing (the timing when the main symbol with "1" is present in the middle line L2) to the timing when the main symbol with "2" is reached to the middle line L2 is set. Also, as the operation period for "3", the timing when the main symbol with "3" is present on the variation base side for one line than the middle line L2 (the main symbol with "3" is the right line) From the timing existing in L3) to the timing when the main symbol with the corresponding “3” reaches the middle line L2.

  Although detailed description with reference to the drawings is omitted, the setting of the operation period corresponding to each of these reach displays is performed in the setting process of the operation effect execution period in FIG. That is, when it is determined in step S2201 that the reach display this time is the cross line reach in the grasping process of the effect pattern and the stop result, the reach symbol and the stop result are grasped. Then, the execution period of the operation explanation effect common to each line is set (step S2203), and the execution period (operation period) of the operation instruction effect is set for each line separately (step S2204). Further, a first specific operation period and a second specific operation period are set for each operation period (step S2205).

  As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of operation effects can be executed in one game time, and accordingly, a plurality of operation periods and specific operation periods are set.

  In the first embodiment, when an operation is performed during the specific operation period, it is stored as a specific operation storage flag, and based on the flag, the specific operation effective flag is stored at the start of the game time after the next time. It has a configuration. In the present embodiment, these processes are configured to be executed during one game.

  FIG. 46A is a flow chart showing the handling process (step S2408) outside the period in this embodiment. As described above, the corresponding process is a process performed in the operation grasping process which is a part of the various effect processes (FIG. 24) activated as a regular process in the MPU 242.

  Regarding the response processing outside the period in this embodiment, the processing from step S2501 to step S2510 is the same as that in the first embodiment. After the process of adding 1 to the ineffective counter CC is executed in step S2510, it is determined in step S2511 whether the added ineffective counter CC is 1 or not. As described above, this process is an optional process, and in the above embodiment, the process of step S2510 always makes a positive determination in step S2511. Then, as a process when the affirmative determination is made in step S2511, unlike the first embodiment, in the present embodiment, the process of storing the specific operation valid flag is executed in step S2513, and then the corresponding process To finish. Due to this change, in the present embodiment, the operation handling process (FIG. 41) during the specific operation period in the fluctuation start process is not executed.

  By the above process, when the operation effect is generated a plurality of times during one game time, the operation during the specific operation period in the previous operation effect can be reflected in the operation effect after the next time.

  FIG. 46B is a timing chart for explaining valid / invalid of an operation in each operation effect.

  The game number which starts at the timing of td1 and ends at the timing of td10 will be described. In the operation effect in which the operation period is set at the timing of td3 to td4 after the start of the game time, as the specific operation period before and after the operation period, the first specific operation period of the timing of td2 to td3 and td4 to It is assumed that the second specific operation period, which is the timing of td5, is set. As described above, if a predetermined operation is performed during the operation period (td3 to td4), the operation is treated as being valid and the operation corresponding effect is generated, but the operation is performed during the specific operation period outside the operation period. Even if is performed, it is not treated as an effective one, and the operation corresponding effect does not occur. That is, for example, even if the predetermined operation is executed at the timing of td4.1 during the second specific operation period, the operation corresponding effect does not occur. However, as described above, the specific operation valid flag is stored based on the predetermined operation during this specific operation period (step S2513).

  Next, in the operation effect in which the operation period is set at the timing of td7 to td8 during the game, the first specific operation period is set at the timing of td6 to td7, and the second specific operation is set at the timing of td8 to td9. A case where the period is set will be described. Since the specific operation valid flag is stored as described above, for example, if a predetermined operation is performed at the timing of td8.1 during the second specific operation period, it is treated as a valid operation, and the operation is handled. The effect occurs (until the timing of td8.2).

  That is, according to the present embodiment, even during one game play, it is possible to reflect the operation in another specific operation period based on the operation in the specific operation period. Thus, if the operation information of another specific operation period is used during one game, the possibility that the player will be different between the one operation effect and the other operation effect is extremely reduced. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the event that the operation mode of the preceding player is succeeded despite the change of the player.

  In order to achieve the above effects of the present embodiment more preferably, the specific operation storage flag and the specific operation valid flag may be deleted in the variation ending process of each game time.

  In the present embodiment, since the specific operation valid flag is stored based on the predetermined operation during the specific operation period, the predetermined operation is further performed during the specific operation period when the predetermined operation is performed. In this case, an operation corresponding effect may occur. Further, for example, if the specific operation effective flag is stored based on a predetermined operation performed during the first specific operation period on the front side in the one operation effect, the second specification on the rear side in the one operation effect is performed. An operation corresponding effect is generated based on a predetermined operation during the operation period. By doing so, it becomes possible to handle a predetermined operation as a wide range of effective operations, and it is possible to deal with various operation modes.

  However, for example, as in the case where the effect operation unit 75 is repeatedly operated during one specific operation period, the operation timing is shifted and the operation cannot be performed during the operation period. Then, it is possible to consider an operation mode in which it is better to consider that the effect operation unit 75 is being operated regardless of the operation period. In the present embodiment, even in such a case, the specific operation valid flag is stored, and the operation corresponding effect is generated based on the continuous continuous operation. Then, while it is possible to deal with various operation modes, the significance of setting the operation period may be lost in the first place. That is, by setting the operation period in a predetermined period during the operation effect, the period in which the operation unit 75 for operation is to be operated is designated, and if the player operates according to it, the operation corresponding effect is generated. In the first place, the operation effect is a series of effects based on the interaction between the game machine and the player, thereby deepening the cooperation between the operation and effect of the player, It is possible to create a more integrated production. However, if the significance of setting the operation period as described above disappears, the cooperation from the viewpoint of interaction between the game machine and the player may be weakened, and the effect of production may be reduced. Therefore, for example, in step S2513, the specific operation storage flag is not stored but the specific operation storage flag is stored, and when the next operation effect occurs (that is, the operation control process in the changing process). (FIG. 38)), a process of determining the presence or absence of the specific operation storage flag is added at the start of the specific operation period. If the specific operation storage flag is stored, the specific operation valid flag is stored, and the specific operation storage flag is set. If not stored, the specific operation valid flag is not stored. By doing this, at least when a predetermined operation is performed a plurality of times in one specific operation period, it is not treated as a valid operation, and if the predetermined operation is performed in the next specific operation period or later. It will be treated as valid.

<Third Embodiment>
In this embodiment, the setting of the next operation period is changed based on the predetermined operation performed during the specific operation period. Hereinafter, differences from the above embodiments will be described.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the operation instruction period setting process in this embodiment. As described above, this setting process is a process executed in step S2204 as a setting process (step S2104) of the operation effect execution period at the start of the game time (variation start process).

  First, in step S2801, it is determined whether the specific operation valid flag is stored. If the specific operation flag valid flag is not stored, the process advances to step S2802 to set a normal operation instruction period, and then this setting process ends. The process of step S2802 is the same as the process of setting the operation instruction period in each of the above-described embodiments, and as described above, the operation period is set based on the effect pattern and the stop result grasped in step S2201.

  If the specific operation valid flag is stored in step S2801, the process proceeds to step S2803. In step S2803, it is determined whether a valid flag is stored in the various flag storage area 247 of the RAM 244. The valid flag is a flag stored in step S2806 described later, and is a flag for the MPU 242 to know that the operation period has been changed based on the operation during the specific operation period. If the valid flag is stored, the process advances to step S2802 to set a normal operation instruction period. If the valid flag is not stored, the process advances to step S2804.

  In step S2804, a process of grasping the specific operation period to be set in this operation effect is executed. This process is performed on the basis of the effect pattern and the stop result grasping process grasped in step S2201. Then, in step S2805, a process of setting the current operation instruction period (operation period) including the specific operation period grasped in step S2804 is executed. Then, in step S2806, the valid flag is stored, and then this setting process ends.

  The manner in which the setting of the operation period is changed in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

  In the operation effect in which the operation period ST is set at the timing from t2 to t3, the timing from t1 to t2, which is before the operation period, is set as the first specific operation period TT1, and from t3 to t4, which is after the operation period. A case where the timing is set as the second specific operation period TT2 will be described. For example, if a predetermined operation is performed on the production operation unit 75 at the timing of t3.1 which is TT2 during the second specific operation period, the operation is treated as an invalid operation, but Based on this, the specific operation storage flag (or the specific operation valid flag) is stored.

  By storing the specific operation storage flag as described above, in the next operation instruction period setting process (FIG. 47), an affirmative determination is made in step S2801, and the process of step S2803 is performed. In this case, after the normal specific operation period is grasped (step S2804), the first specific operation period TT1 and the subsequent second specific operation period TT2 are added to the normal operation period ST (ST + TT1 + TT2). ) Is set as the current operation period (timing from t6 to t7) (step S2805). By doing so, when the predetermined operation is performed at the timing of t6.1 which is the same timing as the above-mentioned t3.1 in this operation effect, the operation is treated as valid and the operation corresponding effect is executed. (Until the timing of t6.2). Then, similarly to each of the above-described embodiments, the operation period ends based on the predetermined operation at the timing of t6.1.

  Here, this time, the timing from t6 to t7 is set as the operation period, the timing from t5 to t6 as the period before that is the first specific operation period TT3 at this time, and the period from t7 to t8 as the subsequent period is this time. It is set as the second specific operation period TT4. However, in the present embodiment, such change (extension) of the operation period is limited to a predetermined number of times (one time). That is, by proceeding to the processing on the side of step S2803, the valid flag is stored in step S2806, and in the subsequent operation instruction period setting processing, a negative determination is made in step S2803 and the normal operation period is set. (Step S2802). The reason for doing this is as follows.

  That is, if the player is prompted to make an operation based on an operation effect accompanied by the operation of the player, particularly an operation instruction from the game machine side, and the player performs an operation based on the operation instruction, the operation is performed on the player side. In an operation effect that involves a series of interactions between the game machine and the player, such as a corresponding effect, the shorter the operation period in which the operation instruction is given, the more the player is motivated to operate in accordance with it. It is considered that this occurs, and it is considered preferable to make the operation period as short as possible in order to enhance the effect of production. On the other hand, if the operation period is short, it is conceivable that an inconvenience such as an inability to perform an operation during the operation period may occur depending on the game level and the operation mode of the player. Therefore, in order to avoid the inconvenience in such a case, the pachinko machine 10 is configured to perform a process based on an operation in a specific operation period other than the operation period (the operation period is extended and changed). However, if the process of extending the operation period based on the operation in such a specific operation period is executed indefinitely, the operation period can be lengthened endlessly, and as described above, the operation is performed in the first place. The significance of setting a short period may be lost. Therefore, by limiting the extension of the operation period and the like, it is possible to deal with various game modes of players within a range in which the significance of setting the operation period short can be ensured. Become.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the operation period in the operation effect is set in relation to the operation of the effect character provided on the gaming machine. Here, for example, as shown in the schematic view of FIG. 49 (a), for example, an effect accessory 300 provided on the game board 24 will be described. The production accessory 300 can be switched between, for example, a standby position (first position) that does not overlap the display screen G in the front-rear direction and a production position (second position) that overlaps the display screen G in the front-rear direction. Is becoming For example, the performance accessory 300 is connected to the drive unit 301 provided on the back surface of the game board 24, and the drive of the drive unit 301 is controlled by the performance control device 82, whereby the position of the performance accessory 300. As a result, it is possible to switch between the effect position and the standby position.

  In the present embodiment, an operation corresponding effect in the operation effect is set as one mode of the switching operation of the effect accessory 300. The timing chart of FIG. 49 (b) shows the case where the operation instruction effect is generated at the timing of t1 and the predetermined operation is performed on the effect operation unit 75 at the timing of t2 during the operation period. There is. At the timing of t1, the effect accessory 300 is arranged at the standby position where it does not overlap the display screen G. Then, based on the fact that the predetermined operation is performed at the timing of t2, the operation corresponding effect is generated on the display screen G, and the effect accessory 300 is also switched from the standby position to the effect position. The effect position is switched to the standby position by the timing t3 when the effect ends. In the following description, the period during which this operation-corresponding effect is performed is described as the same period as the period during which the switching operation of the effect accessory 300 is performed, and the period is also referred to as an operation period DT. In the present embodiment, the operation period DT will be described as a fixed period, but a plurality of operation patterns of the performance accessory 300 are set and a plurality of operation periods DT are set correspondingly. May be

  The process of setting the operation instruction period in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Also in the present embodiment, as described in the third embodiment, first, in step S2801, it is determined whether the specific operation valid flag is stored. If not stored, a process for setting a normal operation period (operation instruction period) is performed in step S2802, and then this setting process ends. If the specific operation valid flag is stored, the process advances to step S2807.

  In step S2807, a process of grasping the operation period DT of the production accessory 300 is executed. In the present embodiment, the operation period DT is stored in the ROM 243 or the like as a fixed period as described above, so that the configuration of the grasping process is extremely simplified. However, for example, in a configuration in which a plurality of motion patterns and a plurality of motion periods DT corresponding to the motion patterns are set, by linking the motion pattern to the effect pattern on the display screen G and then reading the effect pattern or the like. The configuration may be such that the operation pattern can be grasped and the operation period DT can be grasped. By doing so, it is possible to diversify the effect pattern and the motion pattern.

  After performing the operation period DT grasping process in step S2807, in step S2804, a process of grasping a specific operation period that can be set for the current operation period ST is executed. After that, in step S2808, the current operation period DT is identified as the current operation period with respect to the normal operation period ST based on the relationship between the operation period DT grasped in step S2808 and the specific operation period grasped in step S2804. It is determined whether the period including the operation period can be set (can be extended). Specifically, in the period in which the specific operation period of this time is added, it is assumed that a predetermined operation is performed at the final timing of the added period, and the operation-responsive production using the production accessory 300 from that timing. When is executed, it is determined whether or not the operation corresponding effect can be ended before the end time of the game time. That is, it is determined whether or not the timing at which the period in which the operation period DT is further added to the period in which the specific operation period is added this time ends is before the end timing of the variable display time of the game times. .. As a result, when it is determined that it is before the end timing of the variable display time, the process proceeds to step S2805, the period including the specific operation period is set as the current operation period, and the setting process ends. If it is determined in step S2808 that the timing is later than the end timing of the variable display time, the process proceeds to step S2802, the normal operation period is set without adding the specific operation period, and then the main setting is performed. The process ends.

  The manner in which the operation period is changed in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (a), in the game time executed at the timing of t1 to t6, the operation period ST is set at the timing of t3 to t4, and the timing of the previous t2 to t3 is the first specific operation period. It is assumed that the timing is set as TT1 and then the timing from t4 to t5 is set as the second specific operation period TT2. In this case, for example, if a predetermined operation is performed on the effect operation unit 75 at the timing of t4.1 during the second specific operation period TT2, the game time is executed at the subsequent timings of t7 to t12. When the operation effect is set, a process corresponding to the predetermined operation is performed. By the way, if the operation corresponding effect is executed based on the operation at the timing of t4.1, the operation corresponding effect ends at the timing of t4.2 after the operation period DT, and the game times end t6. The effect member 300 can return to the standby position at a timing before the timing. Here, for convenience of explanation, the length of the variable display time and the reach display timing of the game time started at the timing t1 and the game time started at the timing t7 will be described as the same.

  As shown in FIG. 51B, in the game time started at the timing of t7, since the specific operation valid flag is stored as described above, the grasping process of the operation period DT is performed in step S2807. At the same time, the process of grasping the specific operation periods TT1 and TT2 is performed in step S2804, and the operation is performed when the period obtained by adding the specific operation periods TT1 and TT2 to the normal operation period ST is set as the operation period in step S2808. It is determined whether or not the period DT falls within the game time. The example of FIG. 51 (b) shows a case where it is determined that the game is within the game time, and in this case, the first specific operation period TT1 and the second specific operation are included in the normal operation period ST as the current operation period. The period added with the period TT2 is set as the current operation period (timing from t9 to t10). For example, when a predetermined operation is performed at a timing of t9.1 which is within the operation period set this time, the operation corresponding effect is executed, and the effect accessory 300 is displayed until the timing of t9.2 after the operation period DT. Return to the standby position (prior to the timing t12 at the end of the game).

  Here, also in the present operation effect, as the specific operation period, the first specific operation period TT3 is set at the timing from t8 to t9, which is the timing before the operation period, and is the timing after the operation period. The second specific operation period TT4 is set at the timing from t10 to t11. For example, if a predetermined operation is performed during the specific operation periods TT3 and TT4, the specific operation valid flag is stored based on the predetermined operation. Then, also in the operation effects in the game times after the next time, it is determined whether or not the operation period including the specific operation period can be set based on the specific operation valid flag. In this case, for example, assuming that a predetermined operation is executed at the timing t11 (timing t11.1) when the second specific operation period TT4 ends, the operation period DT is added, and the operation period DT ends the game time. A determination is made as to whether or not the time has elapsed. According to the example of this figure, if the operation corresponding effect is started at t11.1, the operation corresponding effect ends at the timing of t11. 2 after the operation period DT, and the timing ends the game time (timing of t12). ) Will be later than. As a result, in such a case, the normal operation period (timing from t9 to t10) is set instead of the operation period (timing from t8 to t11) including the specific operation period.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, since the operation period is set in relation to the operation period DT of the effect member 300, an inconvenience occurs in the relation between the operation end timing of the effect member 300 and the game play end timing. Absent. That is, for example, when the game game ends even though the effect material 300 is not yet returned to the standby position, the next game game may start, so that the time of the next game game is longer than that of the next game game. As a result, the operation periods of the performance accessory 300 in the previous game time are overlapped. When such an event occurs, whether the operation of the production accessory 300 corresponds to the previous game time or the current game time, and thus the last game time ends. Since it may be unclear whether or not it has been played, it is not preferable from the viewpoint of clearly informing the result of each game at the final stop. Therefore, if the operation period is set as described above, even if a predetermined operation (effective operation) is performed at the final timing of the operation period, the operation period DT of the effect accessory 300 corresponding to the operation is set to the relevant operation period DT. It becomes possible to secure it suitably during the game.

  In particular, if the performance accessory 300 accompanied by a physical action is applied to the operation-supporting performance, the predetermined operation involving the movement of the player and the motion of the performance accessory 300 are combined, and the effect is further enhanced. Can be expected to increase. On the other hand, in the operation period DT of the performance accessory 300, unlike the period in which the display effect on the display screen G is performed, mechanical shortening or extension (especially shortening) may be difficult. That is, in the display effect, it is possible to set the display effect according to the secured time, but in the effect accessory 300, in order to execute the effect, the operation period DT is secured in the first place. It is necessary to do it, and the premise is completely different from the case of the display effect. Therefore, for example, when the operation-enabled effect is realized by the display effect, the operation period can be changed, but when the operation-enabled effect is realized by the operation of the effect accessory 300, the change becomes difficult. There is. On the other hand, if the length of the operation period DT is changed by changing the operation pattern of the performance accessory 300, an extreme increase in the processing load and the storage capacity for storing the effect pattern will be achieved. There is a concern about an increase in the number and further inconvenience such as weakening of the production accessory 300 and the drive unit 301. Therefore, if the operation period is set on the premise of the operation period DT as in the present embodiment, it is possible to suitably enhance the effect while avoiding these feared inconveniences.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the execution timing of the operation period is changed based on the predetermined operation performed during the specific operation period. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the operation instruction period setting processing in this embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, when the specific operation valid flag is stored in step S2801, the operation timing reading process during the previous specific operation period is executed in step S2809. As the operation timing, as described in the first embodiment, the first specific period counter TK1 or the second specific period counter TK2 stored in the ineffective operation timing storage counter provided in the various counter areas 249 is used. It can be grasped by referring to the value (step S2509). That is, by referring to the values of these specific period counters TK1 and TK2, it is possible to grasp the amount of timing deviation with respect to the previous operation period ST (before or after the start), and in step S2809, this timing deviation is obtained. Know the amount. Then, in step S2810, processing for reflecting (advancing or delaying) the deviation amount grasped in step S2809 on the start timing of the operation instruction effect is executed. When it is determined in step S2801 that the specific operation valid flag is not stored, or after the processing in step S2810 is executed, the processing for setting the normal operation period is executed in step S2802, and then the main setting processing To finish.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the length of the operation period is not changed based on the operation during the specific operation period (based on the fact that the specific operation valid flag is stored), and the start timing of the operation period is changed. Done. This situation will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (a), in the game times executed at the timing of t1 to t6, the timing of t3 to t4 is set as the operation period ST, and before that, the timing of t2 to t3 is the first specific operation period. It is assumed that the timing is set as TT1 and then the timing from t4 to t5 is set as the second specific operation period TT2. Then, it is assumed that a predetermined operation is performed on the effect operation unit 75 at the timing of t4.1 during the second specific operation period TT2. Here, the period from t4 to t4.1 (the period corresponding to the value of the second specific period counter TK2) will be described as the period A.

  When a predetermined operation outside the above operation period is received and an operation effect is generated in the game time executed at the timing of t7 to t12 as shown in FIG. 53 (b), it is originally from t9.1 to t10. The timing of 1 is set as the operation period, the timing of t8.1 to t9.1 is set as the first specific operation period TT1 before that, and the timing of t10.1 to t11.1 is set thereafter as the second specific operation period. What was set as TT2 is changed as follows. That is, the length of the operation period is not changed, but the operation period is started at the timing of t9.2 from t9.1 to the period A later and ended at the timing of t10. Also, the length of the first specific operation period is not changed, but the first specific operation period is started at the timing of t8.2 from t8.1 to the period A later, and ended at the timing of t9.2 from the period A to t9.2 later. Although the length of the second specific operation period is not changed, the second specific operation period is started at the timing of t10.2 after t10. 1 and is ended at the timing of t11.2 after t11. As a result, when a predetermined operation is performed on the effect operation unit 75 at a timing of t9.3 which is a timing between t10.1 and t10. 2, it is treated as an effective operation, and the operation corresponding effect is produced. Executed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to deal with the deviation from the operation period by only changing the start timing of the operation period without changing the operation period.

  Further, in this embodiment, the start timing of the operation period is changed, but the length of the operation period itself is not changed. By doing so, it is possible to match the operation mode of the player without significantly changing the configuration in the operation effect.

  In the process of changing the start timing of the operation period (step S2810), particularly the rear side change may be restricted in relation to the variation display time of the game time. That is, if the start timing is shifted too far to the rear side, an event may occur in which the operation period continues even though the game time has ended. Therefore, in such a case, it may be configured to shift to the rear side as much as possible in accordance with the variation display time of the game times, or to be configured not to shift to the rear side in the first place.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the effect pattern of the operation effect can be changed based on the predetermined operation performed on the effect operation unit 75 during the specific operation period. FIG. 54 (a) is a flow chart showing the setting process of the operation effect pattern in the present embodiment, and FIG. 54 (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of each effect pattern. As described above, the operation effect pattern setting process is a process (step S2106) executed as a part of the operation effect process (step S1804) started at the start of the game time (variation start process).

  In the setting process of the operation effect pattern, the effect pattern table is acquired from the various table storage area 245, the random number counter for effect lottery is acquired from the various counter area 249, and the effect pattern of the current operation effect is set. is there. Then, in the present embodiment, the selection probability of the effect pattern is set to differ depending on the presence or absence of an operation during the specific operation period.

  That is, in the operation effect pattern setting process, it is determined in step S2901 whether or not the specific operation storage flag is stored. If it is determined in step S2901 that the specific operation storage flag is not stored, and if the predetermined operation is not performed on the operation unit 75 for effect during the specific operation period in the previous operation effect, the process proceeds to step S2902. Then, the effect pattern A is set to be selected with high probability as the current operation effect. If it is determined in step S2901 that the specific operation storage flag is stored, and the predetermined operation is performed on the operation unit 75 for effect during the specific operation period in the previous operation effect, In S2903, the effect pattern B is set to be selected with high probability as the current operation effect. After executing the processing of step S2902 or step S2903, this setting processing ends.

  As shown in FIG. 54 (b), the effect pattern A and the effect pattern B are different in the content of the operation instruction effect, for example. More specifically, as the display image for the operation instruction that prompts the operation of the effect operation unit 75, the size of the button image imitating the effect operation unit 75 is larger in the effect pattern B than in the effect pattern A. Is set to. By the way, in the effect pattern table acquired in the setting process of the operation effect pattern, the effect pattern B is selected as the expectation that the game result of this game is the jackpot result is higher, regardless of the presence or absence of the specific operation storage flag. It's getting easier. Therefore, the operation instruction effect of the effect pattern B is executed, so that the player expects that the current game time is a jackpot result.

  As described above, based on the operation during the specific operation period outside the operation period, since the production pattern of the operation production after the next time is made different, at least the fact that the operation is performed even outside the operation period is reflected. Even if the operation cannot be performed during the operation period, it is possible to make the operation meaningful.

  In this case, the expectation as a jackpot result is changed to a higher expectation, so that the player can easily feel the significance of performing the operation. On the contrary, if the expectation that results in a jackpot is changed to the side where the expectation is low, it can be felt as a penal treatment that the player has operated outside the operation period.

  In the operation effect, since the effect pattern of the operation instruction effect before the player's operation is performed is changed, it is possible to know that the previous operation is reflected before the operation. Therefore, it is easy to feel the significance of the previous operation.

  Note that, in the above-described embodiment, among the operation effects, the effect patterns of the operation instruction effects are different, but from the viewpoint of generating the significance of the operation in the previous operation effects, it is not limited to the operation pattern of the operation instructions effect. Instead, the operation explanation effect and the operation response effect may have different effect patterns. In addition, the selection rate of other effect patterns such as game times effect and notice of holding may be different based on the previous operation.

<Seventh Embodiment>
In each of the above-described embodiments, one operation (operation counter AC = 1) on the effect operation unit 75 is handled as a predetermined operation, but in the present embodiment, it is determined according to the number of operations of the effect operation unit 75. It is configured to decide whether or not to handle it as a predetermined operation.

  FIG. 55 (a) is a flowchart showing the operation grasping process in this embodiment. As described above, the operation grasping process is a process (step S1303) executed as a part of various effect processes that are periodically activated by the MPU 242.

  In this embodiment, after making an affirmative decision in step S2401 and executing the addition processing of the operation counter AC in step S2402, the operation proceeds to step S2410. In step S2410, a process of acquiring from the various table storage areas 245 a lottery table corresponding to the value of the operation counter AC after the addition process in step S2402 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 55 (b), the lottery table is set so that the win rate of the operation corresponding effect differs depending on not only the game result of the current game time but also the operation counter AC. More specifically, when the game result of this time is a jackpot result, if the value of the operation counter AC is "1" to "5", the winning rate is set to 20%, and "6" to "10". For example, 70% is set, and if it is “11” or more, 95% is set, and the higher the value of the operation counter AC, the higher the winning ratio of the operation corresponding effect. If the game result this time is a miss result, the win rate is set to 5% if the value of the operation counter AC is "1" to "5", and 50% if the value is "6" to "10". It is set, and if it is "11" or more, it is set to 80%, and if the same value of the operation counter AC is compared, the winning rate is lower than in the case of the big hit result, but the higher the value of the operating counter AC is, the higher the winning rate is. Is set.

  Then, in step S2406, the corresponding effect generation lottery process is executed, and when it is determined that the player wins in step S2407, the effect generation flag is stored in step S2408, and then the operation grasping process ends. When no operation is performed in step S2401 or when a negative determination is made in step S2407, the operation grasping process is ended as it is. If it is determined in step S2402 that the operation is out of the operation period, the out-of-period response process is executed in step S2409, and then the operation grasping process ends.

  Here, as the number of operations increases as described above, the winning rate becomes higher. Therefore, the winning rate becomes higher in the next operation than in the previous operation. In addition, since the operation grasping process is a process that is regularly activated, the generated lottery is performed every time a predetermined operation is performed. In this way, if the winning rate is increased in accordance with the number of operations, the more the player performs the operation, the more easily the corresponding production is performed, and thus it is possible to realize that it was worth the operation. Not only that, because the lottery is performed multiple times within the operation period, you can perform the operation again if the operation period remains, even if you do not win in the previous operation, so the operation period The significance of repeating the operation can be further increased.

  Next, with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 56A, the handling process (step S2409) outside the operation period in the present embodiment will be described.

  First, in step S2501, it is determined whether or not the current operation is in any specific operation period, and if not, the present handling process is ended as it is. If it is during any one of the specific operation periods, it is determined in step S2502 whether or not the specific operation valid flag is stored. If it is stored, the process proceeds to the step S2503 side, and if not stored, step S2509. Proceed to the processing on the side.

  When the process proceeds to the step S2503 side, first, an adding process of the specific operation counter BC is executed in step S2503, and a process of adding the value of the ineffective counter CC to the specific operation counter BC is executed in subsequent step S2513. This process is a process for reflecting the number of operations during the specific operation period in the situation where the specific operation valid flag is not stored in the number of operations during the specific operation period in the situation where the specific operation valid flag is stored. ..

  In a succeeding step S2514, processing of acquiring a lottery table corresponding to the value of the specific operation counter BC from the various table storage areas 245 after the addition processing of the steps S2503 and S2513 is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (b), the lottery table is basically the same as the lottery table in FIG. 55 (b). That is, not only the game result of the current game time but also the winning ratio of the operation corresponding effect is set to be different according to the specific operation counter BC, and the higher the value of the specific operation counter BC is, the higher the winning ratio is. Is set to. Further, when compared with the same value of the specific operation counter BC, it is set that the winning result is higher in the big hit result than in the miss result.

  Then, after storing the operation flag in step S2505, the corresponding effect generation lottery process is executed in step S2506. When it is determined that the player has won in the subsequent step S2507, the effect generation flag is stored in step S2508 and then the present handling process is ended. If it is determined in step S2507 that the player has not won, the present handling process is ended.

  The case in which it is determined in step S2502 that the specific operation valid flag is not stored and the process proceeds to step S2509 is the same as the process in steps S2509 to S2512 already described, and thus the description thereof is omitted. ..

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the occurrence probability of the operation corresponding effect is different according to the number of operations during the operation period, and then the number of operations during the specific operation period outside the operation period is set to the next or subsequent operation. It has a structure that can be reflected in the production. That is, when an operation is performed during the specific operation period in the situation where the specific operation valid flag is not stored, the number of operations is added to the ineffective counter CC (step S2510) and the specific operation storage flag is stored. (Step S2512). As a result, the specific operation effective flag is stored at the time of the next operation effect, and the operation outside the operation period is also treated as being effective (the processing of the step S2503 side is executed). Then, not only the number of operations during the specific operation period (outside of the operation period) in the situation in which the specific operation valid flag is stored, but also the number of operations in the situation in which the specific operation valid flag is not stored are during the specific operation period. After being reflected in the number of operations of (step S2513), the lottery process of the operation corresponding effect is performed (step S2506).

  As described above, if the rate of occurrence of the operation corresponding effect varies depending on the number of operations during the operation period, the operation corresponding effect depends on the operation skill of the player (the number of operations that can be performed during the operation period is large or small). The occurrence rate will differ. In this case, for example, there may be a problem that some players cannot easily bring out the operation corresponding effect. However, it is considered that the above-described configuration in which the occurrence rate of the effect is changed according to the number of operations sufficiently contributes to the improvement of the participation rate of the player in the effect, and in order to enhance the effect of the effect. There are sufficient merits to adopt this configuration. Therefore, if it is configured such that the number of operations outside the operation period can be reflected in the occurrence rate as described above, it is possible to easily make the operation-responsive effect appear while obtaining the advantage of enhancing such effect effect. It is possible to avoid the inconvenience of being unable to do so.

<Eighth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, in the seventh embodiment, the number of operations outside the operation period (during the specific operation period) is reflected in the number of operations during the operation period, and the number of operations during the operation period is outside the operation period ( It is also reflected in the number of operations during the specific operation period).

  FIG. 57A is a part of a flowchart showing the operation grasping process in this embodiment. It should be noted that the processing not shown in FIG. 57A is the same processing as that of the seventh embodiment.

  That is, after the addition processing of the operation counter AC is performed in step S2403, the number of operations outside the operation period (specific operation counter BC) is added to the number of operations during the operation period (operation counter AC) in step S2411. Execute the process of adding. After that, in step S2410, a process of acquiring a lottery table corresponding to the operation counter AC after the process of step S2411 is executed. That is, for example, in a situation where the specific operation valid flag is stored in the operation effect, the number of operations (BC) in the first specific operation period TT1 is added to the number of operations (AC) in the subsequent operation period. The generation lottery for the operation corresponding effect is performed according to the added number.

  FIG. 57 (b) is a part of a flowchart showing the response processing outside the period in the present embodiment. Note that the processing not shown in FIG. 57B is the same processing as that of the seventh embodiment.

  That is, after the addition processing of the specific operation counter BC is performed in step S2503, in step S2515, with respect to the number of operations (specific operation counter BC) outside the operation period in the situation where the specific operation valid flag is stored. Then, a process of adding the number of operations outside the operation period (invalid counter CC) in the situation where the specific operation valid flag is not stored and the number of operations during the operation period (operation counter AC) is executed. Thereafter, in step S2514, a process of acquiring a lottery table corresponding to the specific operation counter BC after the process of step S2515 is executed. That is, for example, in the situation where the specific operation effective flag is stored in the operation effect, not only the number of times (CC) the operation is performed during the specific operation periods TT1 and TT2 in a state in which the effective flag is not stored, but the effective It is added to the number of times of operation (AC) during the operation period in the state where the flag is stored and the number of times of operation in the specific operation periods TT1 and TT2 this time, and the operation-related effect generation lottery is performed by the added number. It will be done.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the seventh embodiment, the number of operations during the specific operation period in the situation where the operation is not valid (the situation in which the specific operation valid flag is not stored) is calculated as Not only is it reflected in the number of operations during the specific operation period in the enabled status (the status where the specific operation valid flag is stored), but the number of operations during these specific operation periods is added to the number of operations during the operation period. In addition to reflecting the above, the number of operations during the operation period can be reflected in the number of operations during the specific operation period in the situation where the operation is valid, and it is possible to respond to more various operation modes.

  It should be noted that it is possible to determine whether or not to reflect the accumulated number of operations in the current operation effect, based on the operation of the player (for example, a predetermined operation such as long pressing of the effect operation unit 75). It may be configured. By doing so, it is possible to further encourage the active participation of the player.

<Ninth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the production lottery for generating the operation effect is different from that in the seventh and eighth embodiments. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the process of the operation effect generation lottery in this embodiment. As described above, the operation effect generation lottery is a process (step S2102) performed as a part of the operation effect process started at the start of the game time (variation start process), and the game for executing the super reach display. This is a process for determining whether or not to perform an operation effect in each round. By the way, as described above, in this lottery, the higher the degree of expectation that the game result of the game time is the jackpot result, the easier it is to win (the operation effect is likely to occur).

  Now, the operation effect generation lottery in this embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 58A, a process of acquiring the value of the ineffective counter CC is executed in step S3001, and various processes are executed in step S3002. The lottery table for the operation effect generation lottery is referred from the table storage area 245 to perform the lottery process, and then the main lottery process is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 58 (b), the lottery table acquired in step S3002 is set such that the winning probability decreases as the value of the ineffective counter CC increases. That is, as the number of operations during the specific operation period is large when the operation is ineffective (the specific operation valid flag is not stored), the operation effect is less likely to occur.

  By doing as described above, it is possible to avoid a phenomenon in which the degree of expectation of the operation effect changes according to the number of operations when the operation effect is not valid. That is, as described above, if the number of times of non-effective operation is reflected in the number of times of effective operation, the occurrence rate of the post-operation corresponding performance not only by the number of times of effective operation but also by the number of times of non-effective operation Change. Then, by changing the occurrence rate of the operation-based effect depending on the jackpot expectation, and increasing the degree of attention when the operation-based effect occurs, the number of operations when the effect is ineffective An inconvenience may occur that the occurrence rate of the operation corresponding effect is not linked to the jackpot expectation. That is, for example, when the number of times of non-effective operation is large, the operation corresponding effect is likely to occur even if the number of times of operation is small in the next operation effect, and as a result, the game result is a disengagement result. A situation may arise in which an operation-based effect must be generated. Then, when trying to eliminate such a situation, it is thought that it is possible to have a configuration in which the occurrence rate of the operation effect in the case of a misplacement result is lowered and the occurrence rate of the operation effect in the case of a jackpot result is increased. Be done. As a result, in the case of a jackpot result, the operation effects are concentrated and occur, which may cause a problem that the relationship with the number of operations and the occurrence rate of the operation corresponding effects cannot be secured. Therefore, as described above, by setting the occurrence rate of the operation effect itself to be lower as the number of times of non-effective operation is increased, in relation to the occurrence rate of the operation corresponding effect, the operation effect is It is possible to avoid such inconveniences.

<Tenth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the operation during the specific operation period is valid in relation to the hold information. FIG. 59A is a flowchart showing the pending information grasping process in this embodiment. As described above, the hold information grasping process is a process executed in step S1603 of the hold control process (FIG. 28) on the basis of receiving one of the hold commands from the main control device 81 side.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (a), first in step S3101, the game result information regarding the hold information related to the hold command and the information about the variable display time are grasped based on the hold command received this time. .. Then, in step S3102, a process of storing each of the pieces of information thus grasped in the corresponding holding areas 251, 252 is executed. By the way, in each of the above-described embodiments, basically, the processing of these steps S3101 and S3102 is executed respectively.

  After executing the processing of step S3102, the operation effect generation lottery is executed in step S3103. This process is the same as the above-described process of step S2102 and the like, and for specifying the effect content of the game time for the hold information at a timing earlier than the start of the game time for the hold information. Processing. Then, in step S3104, it is determined based on the processing result of step S3103 whether or not the generation of the operation effect has been won. If the winning has not been won, the pending information grasping process is ended as it is, and if the winning has been won, the process of storing the operation effect flag in the various flag storage area 247 of the RAM 244 is executed in step S3105, The pending information grasping process ends. The operation effect flag is a process for the MPU 242 to know that the hold information stored in the hold areas 251 and 252 includes the hold information corresponding to the execution of the operation effect.

  FIG. 59 (b) is a flowchart showing a part of the processing for dealing with a period other than the period in this embodiment. It should be noted that the processes not shown in FIG. 59B can be applied to the respective processes of the above-described embodiments.

  In this embodiment, if it is determined in step S2502 that the specific operation valid flag is not stored, the process proceeds to step S2516, and it is determined whether or not the operation effect present flag is stored. If the operation effect flag is stored, the processing from step S2509 is executed, and if it is not stored, the present processing is ended.

  That is, when the operation during the specific operation period is performed in a situation where the operation outside the operation period is not effective, if there is one corresponding to the operation effect in the stored hold information, the operation is stored and Corresponding processing is performed. On the other hand, in the situation where the operation outside the operation period is not effective, even if the operation during the specific operation period does not exist in the stored hold information that corresponds to the operation effect, the operation is stored or No corresponding action is taken.

  That is, when the holding information corresponding to the operation effect in which the operation during the specific operation period of this time can be reflected is present in the holding areas 251, 252, the operation during the specific operation period is stored, and otherwise In addition, by adopting a configuration in which the operation is not stored, it is possible to greatly simplify the processing configuration. Not only that, the operation in the operation effect for the stored hold information is highly likely to be operated by the same player as the player who performed the operation during the current specific operation period. By doing so, it becomes possible to more accurately follow the operation of the player who performs the operation outside the operation period.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in each of the above-described embodiments and may be implemented as follows, for example. By the way, each of the following configurations may be applied individually to each of the above embodiments, or a part or all of the configurations may be combined and applied to each of the above embodiments. Further, it is possible to arbitrarily combine all or part of the various configurations shown in the above embodiments. In this case, it is preferable to ensure the technical significance (effect to be exerted) of each configuration to be combined. Each of the following configurations may be applied individually to a new configuration formed by combining the embodiments, or a part or all of the configurations may be applied in combination.

  (1) Based on the operation during the specific operation period, the effective / ineffective operation of the operation during the specific operation period in the subsequent operation effects is switched. However, the operation is enabled / disabled during the specific operation period in the current operation effect. May be switched. For example, if it is operated in the first specific operation period TT1, the operation in the second specific operation period TT2 may be treated as valid, or if it is repeatedly operated in any one of the specific operation periods TT1 and TT2. May be treated as valid after a predetermined number of operations (second and third operations).

  (2) Although the specific operation period is provided so as to be continuous before and after the operation period, it may be provided at a predetermined interval. In this case, it is advisable to set the predetermined interval and the length of the specific operation period so as to be included in one game time, in relation to the length of the variable display time of the game time.

  (3) The specific operation period may be provided on one side, such as only the front side or only the rear side of the operation period. The configuration provided on this one side may be set, for example, based on the operation information before this time. Specifically, if the operation information operated in the specific operation period on the front side is stored, the configuration is such that only the front side is enabled or the operation period is extended to the front side, or vice versa. If the operation information operated in is stored, only the rear side may be enabled or the operation period may be extended to the rear side.

  (4) In the configuration in which the operation period is changed based on the operation information during the specific operation period, the operation period may not be extended for the specific operation period but may be extended until the operation timing during the specific operation period. Good. Alternatively, the operation timing may be extended with a predetermined period of time. If the configuration is extended with a grace period, it is possible to treat it as an effective one even if the operation timings of the previous time and the current time are slightly deviated.

  (5) In the configuration in which the operation period is changed based on the operation information during the specific operation period, the next operation period is based not only during the specific operation period but also during the operation period (operation timing and the number of operations). May be changed. For example, when an operation instruction is performed at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing "press!" Is displayed) during the operation period, the player has an exquisite timing according to the operation instruction. The operation period may be shortened by determining that the operation is possible. By doing so, the operation effect can be more matched according to the operation mode of the player.

  (6) As the display of the operation period, the period display portion KP is displayed and the region of the progress display region JP is changed as the operation period elapses, but the display of the operation period is not limited to this. For example, it may be an analog period display or a digital period display.

  (7) In the configuration in which the region of the progress display region JP is changed with the passage of the operation period, the changing speed (update cycle) may be changed. By doing so, it is possible to deal with a change in the operation period without changing the size (horizontal length) of the entire period display unit KP.

  (8) A modified example of the operation period and the operation instruction effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 60 and 61.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 60A, when the operation period or the operation instruction effect is executed at the timing from t2 to t3, the operation is performed at the timing of t1 which is the specific operation period before that. Suppose In this case, as the subsequent operation effect, the operation period is set not to be changed at the timing from t2 to t3, and the operation instruction effect is set to be started at the timing of t2.1 which is the timing before the previous timing of t1. .. Note that the timing of t2.1 corresponds to the specific operation period in each embodiment, and the operation performed at the timing of t1 in this operation effect is treated as valid. Then, the operation instruction effect started at the timing of t2.1 ends at the timing of t2.2. In this case, the operation instruction effect may be ended at the timing of t3 when the operation period is ended, or the operation instruction effect may be ended at a timing earlier than that. If the configuration is such that the operation instruction effect is ended at a timing before t3, the content (length) of the operation instruction effect need not be changed, and the configuration can be simplified. Although the operation on the front side has been described with respect to the operation period, it is needless to say that the operation is limited to only the front side, and the end timing of the operation instruction effect may be changed (advanced) with respect to the operation on the rear side. ..

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 60 (b), when the operation period or the operation instruction effect is executed at the timing from t2 to t3, the operation period starts (t2) as in the case of FIG. 60 (a). When the operation is performed at the timing t1 which is deviated to the front side, the operation instruction effect may be shifted to the rear side instead of the front side. That is, assuming that the period of the difference between t1 and t2 is P1, the period is shifted to the rear side from t2 by the period of P2 as a period equal to or longer than P1, and the operation instruction effect is started at the timing of t2.1. And In this way, the player operates P1 minutes earlier than the start of the operation instruction effect in the first place, so by delaying the operation instruction effect itself, the timing of t1.1 that is operated earlier by P1 minutes. Can be accommodated within the operation period. Therefore, it is possible to deal with various operations by changing only the operation instruction effect without changing the operation period. Note that, similarly to the above, the configuration may be such that the end timing of the operation instruction effect is changed (advanced) with respect to the operation on the rear side.

  As shown in FIG. 61, the display mode of the period display unit KP may be changed. That is, when the operation period or the operation instruction effect is executed at the timing of t2 to t3, it is assumed that the operation is performed at the timing of t1 during the specific operation period. In this case, the operation period and the execution period of the operation instruction effect are not changed, but the width of the period display portion KP is changed. Then, as in (7) above, the change speed (update cycle) of the region of the elapsed display region JP in the period display portion KP is changed. By doing so, the player can clearly understand that the length of the operation period (actually the valid / invalid of the specific operation period) has been changed without changing the execution period of the operation instruction effect. it can.

  (9) A modified example of the configuration according to the number of operations as in the seventh to ninth embodiments will be described with reference to FIG. 63.

  When the timing from t1 to t3 is set as the operation period as shown in FIG. 62A, for example, the operation is performed in the first mode PA in which the player can quickly perform the repeated operation as the operation mode, and before t3. It is assumed that the specified number of times is reached at the timing of t2 (for example, 11 times as the number of times when the operation corresponding effect is most likely to occur in FIGS. 55B and 56B). In this case, the operation corresponding effect is performed at the timing from t2 to t2.1. On the other hand, when the continuous operation is performed in the second mode PB, which is slower than the first mode PA, the operation is started from the timing of t1, but by the timing of t3 of the operation period. The specified number of times cannot be reached, and the specified number of times is finally reached at the timing of t2.2. In this case, for example, at the timing of t2.2, the game time may have ended rather than the specific operation period. Therefore, for example, regardless of the length of the specific operation period or the length of the game time, information that the specified number of times is reached at least at the timing of t2.2 is stored, and the information can be reflected in the next operation effect. May be By doing this, even after the operation period is over, the player's active participation attitude in the game that he or she has operated the specified number of times can be reflected in the subsequent game contents, It is possible to reinforce the impression that the player and the gaming machine are integrally producing the effect.

  FIG. 62B shows a configuration in which an operation corresponding effect is performed at a timing of t4 to t5 after a predetermined grace period has elapsed after the operation period of t1 to t3 has ended. That is, even when the specified number of times is reached at the timing of t2 before t3 by the first mode PA, the operation corresponding effect does not occur immediately, and the operation corresponding effect is performed from the timing of t4. Then, assuming that the operation is performed at the timing of PB in which the continuous operation is slower than that of the first mode PA, the operation has been delayed for the timing of t3, but has reached the specified number of times at the timing of t2.1 prior to t4. And In this case, similarly to the case where the operation is performed in the first mode PA, the operation corresponding effect is executed at the timing of t4. By providing the grace period in this way, even if the operation during the operation period is not in time, there is no need to change the operation corresponding effect itself, and it is possible to simplify the structure and to various games. Can respond.

  Note that, for example, the effect product 300 has moved from the standby position to the preparation position within the grace period (t3.1), and then the predetermined operation has been performed within the grace period (within the specified number of times. It may be configured to move to the effect position based on the fact that it has reached). By doing so, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom in the operation of the production accessory 300, and to suppress the phenomenon that the operation-based production cannot be performed depending on the operation period DT.

  Further, the configuration in which the grace period is provided as described above is not limited to the configuration of the repeated operation, and may be applied to other configurations. That is, for example, the specific operation period and the grace period may be linked and then the operation corresponding effect may be performed.

  (10) The present invention may be applied not only to the configuration for forcing the continuous operation but also to the configuration for performing the automatic continuous hitting based on the operation of the effect operation unit 75. That is, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), when the operation period is set at the timing from t1 to t2, and the effect operation unit 75 is operated (the pressing operation is continued) in accordance with the operation period, the automatic continuous hitting function is used. , T2 timing or a timing earlier than that, the specified number of times is reached. As a result, an operation corresponding effect is generated. In such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), when the effect operation unit 75 is operated from the timing of t1.1 prior to t1, the period from t1.1 to t1 is changed. The operation is treated as valid rather than as invalid. In this way, even if the operation is performed before the operation period, the operation is not completely invalidated, and the significance of the operation can be generated.

  In this case, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which the speed of automatic continuous hits is slowed down. By doing this, it is possible to reach the specified number of times at the same / substantially the same timing as when operated from the normal timing of t1, and the processing configuration for executing the subsequent operation corresponding effect is greatly simplified. It can be anything. In addition, although the case where the operation is performed before the operation period has been described, even if the operation is performed during the operation period, if the operation is performed after a while after the start, the automatic continuous hit speed is changed (is made faster). You may apply.

  (11) The configuration is such that the valid / invalid operation during the special operation period is switched based on the fact that the special operation valid flag is stored (the predetermined operation is performed during the special operation period). Instead of, or in addition to, the valid / invalid of the operation during the operation period may be switched based on the fact that the special operation valid flag is stored. Further, in place of or in addition to these, the probability of switching the valid / invalid of the operation during this operation period may be changed. With this configuration, for example, it is possible to switch between valid and invalid operations during the operation period based on the fact that the operation cannot be performed during the operation period (the predetermined operation is performed during the special operation period). Becomes Specifically, if the operation cannot be performed during the operation period, the occurrence probability of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the operation period is decreased, while the occurrence probability of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the specific operation period is increased. With the configuration, it becomes possible to generate the operation-corresponding effect at a timing that better matches the operation mode of the player.

  (12) As the special operation period, the first special operation period is provided on the front side of the operation period and the second special operation period is provided on the rear side of the operation period, but either one of them may be provided. Further, although both the front and the rear are normally set, at least one of the front side and the rear side may be set according to the variation display time of the game times and the effect pattern. In particular, depending on the variable display time, when the operation is performed at the final timing of the operation instruction effect, if the operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation, the game time is just finished, and so on. In some cases, there is not enough time to set up a special operation period. Therefore, if it is configured to determine whether the setting is possible according to the variable display time and the effect pattern, a special operation period can be provided without using a complicated configuration such as changing the variable display time of the game times and the effect pattern. It will be possible.

  Further, for example, even in a configuration in which a plurality of operation effects are executed in one game time, both may be set in one operation effect as described above, and one may be set in another operation effect. Good.

  (13) Although the operation effect is configured to be executed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, it may be configured to be executed by another effect notification unit. Further, although the effect of the game is executed on the display screen G of the symbol display device 41, it may be executed by the notification means for other effects.

  (14) The production operation unit 75 is connected to the production control device 82, and the production control device 82 is configured to grasp the operation and execute a process (operation corresponding production) corresponding to the operation. The unit 75 may be connected to another control device such as the main control device 81 and the display control device 212 to execute the operation or the process corresponding to the operation.

  (15) Although the operation of the effect operation unit 75 is grasped by the regular process (various effect processes), the operation may be grasped only during a predetermined period. Specifically, the operation grasping process for grasping the operation may be activated only during the operation period or the specific operation period.

  (16) Another type of pachinko machine different from the above embodiment, such as a pachinko machine in which an electric accessory opens a predetermined number of times when a game ball enters a specific area of a special device, or a game ball in a specific area of a special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine that gives a big hit when entering, a pachinko machine equipped with another accessory, an arrangement ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball.

  Further, a non-ball-ball type gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of kinds of symbols in the circumferential direction is provided, the reel is started to rotate by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, and a stop switch is operated. After the reels stop after a predetermined time elapses, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line visible from the display window, a bonus such as payout of medals is given to the player. The present invention can be applied to a slot machine.

  Further, the gaming machine main body supported by the outer frame to be openable and closable includes a storage portion and a loading device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage portion are loaded by the loading device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are combined so that the reels start to rotate.

<Regarding invention groups extracted from the above embodiments>
The features of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described below, showing effects and the like as necessary. It should be noted that, in the following, for ease of understanding, the configuration corresponding to each of the above-described embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in brackets or the like.

  In addition, the invention described in each of the following characteristic groups, "for example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, the winning game is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the starting ball entering section provided in the game area. A lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a predetermined game state such as a state, etc. Further, for example, in a display device provided in the gaming machine, a variable display of a pattern is started, and when the variable display is finally stopped, Regarding the background art of "display effect for one game is executed in which a stop result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed (for example, refer to Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-81853)." There is still room for improvement in this respect. It was made with the problem to be solved by the invention.

<Feature A group>
Features A1. An operation unit (production operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player,
Grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated (a function for executing an operation grasping process by the effect control device 82);
An operation effect execution means (an operation effect process by the effect control device 82) for executing an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the operation means by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41). Function to execute)
Equipped with
The operation effect execution means is for executing the operation instruction effect so as to operate the operation means within a predetermined operation period determined in advance,
When the grasping means recognizes that the operating means has been operated within the predetermined operation period, the operation corresponding effect means which executes the operation corresponding effect by the predetermined notifying means or another notifying means. (Function of executing the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82),
A specific period is set as a period different from the predetermined operation period,
It is characterized in that it is provided with a storage means (a function for executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 by the effect control device 82) for storing the specific operation information as information in which the operation within the specific period is grasped by the grasping means. Amusement machine.

  According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an operating instruction of the operating means to the player and performing an operation corresponding effect when the operating operation of the operating means is performed by the player. There is a case where an operation effect is performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the game machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced and it is possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, thereby increasing the degree of attention to the game. Be done. In particular, by limiting the operation of this operation means within a predetermined operation period, it is not necessary for the player to perform the operation blindly, so that it is possible to more effectively raise the degree of attention to the game.

  On the other hand, if the operation is limited within the predetermined operation period, some players may not be able to perform the operation within the predetermined operation period and may not be able to see the operation corresponding effect. Therefore, when an operation is performed within a specific period as a period different from the predetermined operation period, if a storage unit capable of storing the specific operation information as the operation information is provided, the operation timing of the player can be changed. The information can be specified later on the machine side. Therefore, it is possible to more appropriately realize the above-described production in which the player and the game machine are integrally woven, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

  It should be noted that the configuration "the specific period is set as a period different from the predetermined operation period" may be limited to "the specific period is set before or after the predetermined operation period". .. By doing so, it is possible to respond to the operation of the player who has not been able to operate during the predetermined operation period, particularly the player who operates before or after the predetermined operation period. Become.

  Feature A2. Based on the specific operation information stored in the storage unit, a determination unit that determines whether to execute the operation corresponding effect when the operation unit is operated (in step S2502 by the effect control device 82). The game machine according to feature A1 having a function of executing processing.

  According to the above configuration, it is determined based on the specific operation information whether or not the operation corresponding effect is executed when the operation unit is operated. That is, when the operation means is operated, the operation corresponding effect may or may not be performed depending on the presence or absence of the specific operation information. By doing so, it becomes possible to execute the operation-corresponding effect in accordance with the various operation modes of the player, and the effect of the characteristic A1 can be more suitably exhibited.

  Features A3. The gaming machine according to Feature A2, wherein the determining unit determines whether or not to execute the operation corresponding effect when the operating unit is operated during the specific period.

  According to the above configuration, the operation during the specific period is stored as the specific operation information, and if the operation during the specific period is further performed, it is determined whether or not the operation corresponding effect can be executed based on the specific operation information. By doing so, it is possible to execute or not execute the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the specific period. Further, by limiting the determination target to the specific period in this way, it is possible to smoothly perform the operation handling process without performing the determination during the operation period. Therefore, it is possible to preferably execute the operation effect.

  Features A4. The game device according to any one of features A1 to A3, wherein the storage means is configured to be able to store, as the specific operation information, an operation timing of the operation means performed during the specific period. Machine.

  According to the above configuration, the operation timing during the specific period is stored as the specific operation information, and based on the operation timing, for example, in the next or subsequent operation effects, changing the length or timing of the operation period or the specific period, It is possible to perform various actions such as determining whether or not to execute the action-based effect depending on the operation timing. Therefore, it is possible to suitably execute the operation effect according to various operation modes of the player.

Features A5. An award determination unit (a function of executing a win / loss determination process by the main control device 81) for performing an award determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition;
One game is to start the variable display of a predetermined pattern based on the grant determination by the grant determination means and end the variable display of the pattern as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As the number of times, the game number control means (function for executing the variable display control process by the effect control device 82) for causing the game number to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means,
Equipped with
The game machine according to feature A4, wherein the operation effect can be executed a plurality of times in one game time.

  According to the above configuration, since the operation effect can be executed multiple times in one game time, for example, the same player can participate in the front side operation effect and the rear side operation effect in one game time. It is highly likely. Therefore, even when the specific operation information operated outside the predetermined operation period (specific period) in the front side operation effect is used in the rear side operation effect, the same operation is performed (for example, from the predetermined operation period). Therefore, the inconvenience does not easily occur even if the operation outside the operation period is permitted.

Features A6. An award determination unit (a function of executing a win / loss determination process by the main control device 81) for performing an award determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition;
One game is to start the variable display of a predetermined pattern based on the grant determination by the grant determination means and end the variable display of the pattern as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As the number of times, the game number control means (function for executing the variable display control process by the effect control device 82) for causing the game number to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means,
Equipped with
The operation effect can be executed at a predetermined timing in the game time,
The game machine according to feature A4 or feature A5, wherein the storage means is configured to be capable of storing and holding even after the end of one of the game times.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to store the specific operation information operated during the specific period, over the game times. Thereby, for example, even in the case of operation effects performed in different game times, it is possible to reflect the specific operation information on it.

  Features A7. Erasing means capable of erasing the specific operation information stored in the storage means on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined erasing condition (function of executing demonstration screen processing by the effect control device 82) The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, characterized in that the gaming machine is provided.

  According to the above configuration, it is inconvenient because the specific operation information is stored forever (for example, the operation information of the preceding player is reflected in the operation effect even if the player is changed). Can be avoided.

Feature A8. The player is provided with a predetermined operation section (production operation section 75 and firing handle 54),
The gaming machine according to Feature A7, wherein the erasing means has a configuration capable of erasing the specific operation information based on an operation of the operation unit.

  According to the above configuration, some players may want to delete the specific operation information before the erasing condition is satisfied. If the erasing is possible based on the operation of the operation unit, the needs of such a player are required. It is possible to respond to.

  As the predetermined operation unit, for example, in the case of a gaming machine having a launching means capable of launching a game ball in the game area, it is conceivable to operate a launching handle that activates the launching means. Further, as the launch handle, for example, in the configuration in which the game ball is rotated from the initial position toward the maximum operation position and the game ball is launched with a launch strength corresponding to the amount of the rotary operation, it is arranged at the initial position. The specific operation information may be erased by the operation of the operation unit as the operation of the operation unit.

Feature A9. An information acquisition unit (a function of executing information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
An information storage unit (reserved sphere storage area 232) that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit with a predetermined number (4) predetermined as an upper limit;
With respect to the special information stored in the information storage unit, an award determination unit (a function of executing a winning / absence determination process by the main control device 81) that sequentially performs an award determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player,
Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being the grant corresponding result corresponding to granting the privilege to the player, the privilege granting unit (by the main control device 81) for granting the privilege to the player. Function to execute the game state transition process),
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition unit, information corresponding to the result of the grant determination when the predetermined special information is the target of the grant determination, the predetermined special information is the grant determination Destination specifying means for performing a process of specifying at a timing earlier than the target of
Equipped with
The erasing means has a configuration capable of erasing the specific operation information based on the result of the specifying processing by the destination specifying means being a predetermined result. Gaming machine described in.

  According to the above configuration, in a configuration in which a plurality of pieces of special information acquired by satisfying the acquisition condition are stored, information corresponding to the result of the grant determination at a timing before the special information is subject to the grant determination. Is specified, and the specific operation information is deleted based on the specified result being a predetermined result. By doing so, it is possible to cope with a situation where the specific operation information should not be used (for example, when performing a special operation effect) in relation to the special information stored in the information storage means. Is possible. Therefore, it becomes possible to suitably realize the operation effect in relation to other effects.

Feature A10. Based on the specific operation information stored in the storage unit, a determination unit that determines whether to execute the operation corresponding effect when the operation unit is operated (in step S2502 by the effect control device 82). Function to execute processing),
Based on the operation timing in the specific operation information, the determination means can set a timing that allows execution of the operation corresponding effect when the operation means is operated in the specific period after the next time. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A9, which is provided with different setting means (function of executing the process of step S2809 by the effect control device 82).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to set the timing at which the next and subsequent operations are treated as valid (permit execution of the operation corresponding effect) based on the operation timing during the specific period, so that more player operations It is possible to obtain an operation effect according to the aspect.

  Features A11. While the setting means allows execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation of the operation means in one specific period before or after the predetermined operation period as the operation timing, the other of the predetermined operation period. The gaming machine according to feature A10, wherein execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation of the operation means during a specific period can be restricted.

  For example, depending on the execution timing of the operation effect, one side before and after the predetermined operation period may have a time margin, while the other may not have a time margin in relation to the game time effect. Therefore, with the configuration described above, it is possible to reasonably execute the operation corresponding effect.

  It should be noted that, as the operation effect, it is considered that the effect effect is enhanced when the operation effect is generated at a timing closer to the climax of the game time than in relation to the game time effect. Therefore, in the above-mentioned configuration, when the allowing side is the front side of the predetermined operation period and the limiting side is the rear side, the game time effect is finished (further, the next game time effect is started). However, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the operation corresponding effect is performed.

  Feature A12. The setting means performs the operation corresponding effect when the operation means is operated at a timing up to the operation timing stored in the specific operation information in a specific period after the predetermined operation period. The gaming machine described in the characteristic A10 or the characteristic A11, which is set so as to be allowed.

  According to the above configuration, in the specific period on the rear side of the predetermined operation period, if the timing up to the stored operation timing is allowed instead of allowing the entire period, the relationship with the game time effect As described above, it is possible to respond to the operation to some extent even in the rear specific period in which it is considered that there is no time margin to execute the operation corresponding effect.

  Note that, instead of or in addition to "the timing up to the stored operation timing", "up to the timing delayed by a predetermined period from the stored operation timing" is configured to further allow the operation timing deviation. It is also possible.

  Feature A13. The game machine according to any one of features A1 to A12, wherein the storage means is configured to be able to store the number of times of operation of the operation means performed during the specific period as the specific operation information. ..

  According to the above configuration, the number of operations during the specific period is stored as the specific operation information, and based on the number of operations, for example, in the subsequent operation production, the production mode is changed, or the execution condition of the operation corresponding production is set. It is possible to take various actions such as changing. Therefore, it is possible to suitably execute the operation effect according to various operation modes of the player.

  Features A14. The operation corresponding effect means is configured to be able to change the execution probability of the operation corresponding effect based on the number of times the operation means is operated within the predetermined operation period. A game machine described in A13.

  According to the above configuration, since the execution probabilities of the operation corresponding effects differ depending on the number of operations within the predetermined operation period, the execution probabilities of the operation corresponding effects differ according to the number of times the player can operate. For this reason, for example, if the number of times the characters have overflowed in a specific period is stored in the storage means and the execution probability of the operation-responsive effect changes based on that, even a player who can perform many operations cannot perform many operations. It is possible for even a person with a fair probability to execute the operation corresponding effect.

Feature A15. A period setting means for setting the predetermined operation period (function of executing the process of step S2204 by the effect control device 82) is provided,
The game machine according to any one of features A1 to A14, wherein the period setting means sets a predetermined operation period in the current operation effect from a plurality of period information having different period lengths. ..

  According to the above configuration, since the length of the predetermined operation period may differ depending on the operation effect, the operation timing is not uniform for the player, and it becomes necessary to pay more attention to the operation instruction. Therefore, the effect of the operation effect is enhanced. On the other hand, if it does in this way, it is thought that many players who cannot operate during a predetermined operation period may increase. Therefore, if the invention of the feature A1 is applied to such a configuration, it becomes possible to provide an operation effect according to various operation modes, and it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

  Note that, for example, in a gaming machine provided with a game time executing means for executing a game time effect, the period setting means selects period information according to the length of the game time effect and determines a predetermined operation period length. With the configuration for setting the height, the operation effect can be suitably executed in relation to the length of the game time effect.

Feature A16. The specific period is set before and after the predetermined operation period,
Based on the specific operation information stored in the storage unit, a determination unit that determines whether to execute the operation corresponding effect when the operation unit is operated (in step S2502 by the effect control device 82). Function to execute processing),
In the operation effect after the next time, the determination means can execute the operation corresponding effect based on the operation of the operation means during one specific period before or after the operation effect, while the other before and after the operation effect. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A15, characterized in that it comprises means for limiting execution of the operation corresponding effect based on an operation of the operating means during the specific period.

  According to the above configuration, the operation-based effect based on the operation is performed for one of the specific operations set before and after the predetermined operation period, but the operation-based effect based on the operation can be limited for the other. At the timing when the operation effect is performed, there may not be enough time margin to execute the operation corresponding effect before or after the predetermined operation period. Therefore, with the configuration described above, it is not necessary to change the operation effect and other related effects, and it is possible to reasonably execute the operation corresponding effect based on the operation during the specific period.

Feature A17. The specific period is set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period,
Based on the specific operation information stored in the storage unit, a specific process execution unit (steps S2509 to S2512, S2601 by the production control device 82) that executes a specific process that makes it possible to change the execution mode of the operation effect after the next time. ~ A function of executing processing such as S2602) is provided, the gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A16.

  According to the above configuration, the specific period is set as a period that is continuous before or after the predetermined operation period, and thus a player who operates before or after the predetermined operation period. The operation mode of can be stored on the gaming machine side. Then, since the execution mode of the operation effect on and after the next time can be changed based on the specific operation information, it is possible to change to the operation effect according to the operation mode of the player as described above, and further It is possible to more appropriately realize the effect of weaving together with the game machine, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

Features A18. The specific period is set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period,
Based on the specific operation information stored in the storage means, in the operation effect from the next time onward, a specific process for executing the operation corresponding effect when the operation within the specific period is grasped is specified. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A17, which is provided with a process executing means (a function of executing the processes of steps S2509 to S2512 and S2601 to S2602 by the effect control device 82).

  According to the above configuration, the specific period is set as a period that is continuous before or after the predetermined operation period, and thus a player who operates before or after the predetermined operation period. The operation mode of can be stored on the gaming machine side. Then, on the basis of the specific operation information, the operation corresponding effect can be performed when the operation within the specific period is grasped in the operation effect after the next time. By doing so, it is possible to more appropriately realize the effect of integrally weaving the player and the game machine, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

  It should be noted that it also has “means for limiting execution of the operation corresponding effect when the operation within the specific period is grasped in the operation effect in a situation where the specific operation information is not stored in the storage means”. By doing so, the operation during the specific period can be switched between valid and invalid depending on the presence or absence of the specific operation information, so that it is not possible to blindly enable the operation during the specific period, but rather an operation effect that better matches the operation mode of the player. It becomes possible to do.

Features A19. The specific period is set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period,
Based on the specific operation information stored in the storage unit, a specific process execution unit (by the effect control device 82) that executes a specific process that allows the setting of the predetermined operation period to be changed in the operation effect after the next time. The game machine according to any one of the features A1 to A18, which is provided with a function of executing processing such as steps S2509 to S2512.

  According to the above configuration, the specific period is set as a period that is continuous before or after the predetermined operation period, so a player who operates before or after the predetermined operation period. The operation mode of can be stored on the gaming machine side. Then, based on the specific operation information, the setting of the predetermined operation period may be changeable in the operation effect after the next time. By doing so, it is possible to set a predetermined operation period according to the operation mode of the player, and it is possible to more appropriately realize the effect of integrally weaving the player and the game machine. Therefore, it is possible to favorably increase the degree of attention to the game.

<Feature B group>
Feature B1. An operation unit (production operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player,
Grasping means for grasping the operation information of the operating means (function for executing the operation grasping process by the effect control device 82),
An operation effect execution means (an operation effect process by the effect control device 82) for executing an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the operation means by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41). Function to execute)
Equipped with
The operation effect execution means is for executing the operation instruction effect so as to operate the operation means within a predetermined operation period determined in advance,
Based on the grasping means grasping that the operation means has been operated within the predetermined operation period, the operation corresponding effect which executes the operation corresponding effect by the predetermined notifying means or another notifying means. Means (function of executing the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82),
Storage means for storing the operation information grasped by the grasping means in the operation effect (function for executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 by the effect control device 82);
Period setting means for setting the predetermined operation period based on the operation information stored in the storage means (function for executing the process of step S2805 by the effect control device 82);
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

  According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an operating instruction of the operating means to the player and performing an operation corresponding effect when the operating operation of the operating means is performed by the player. There is a case where an operation effect is performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the game machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced and it is possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, thereby increasing the degree of attention to the game. Be done. In particular, by limiting the operation of this operation means within a predetermined operation period, it is not necessary for the player to perform the operation blindly, so that it is possible to more effectively raise the degree of attention to the game.

  Then, the predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information for operating the operation means in the operation effect. Therefore, the predetermined operation period can be set according to the operation timing of the player, and the cooperation between the game machine and the player can be further enhanced. Therefore, it is possible to more appropriately realize the above-described production in which the player and the game machine are integrally woven, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

  Feature B2. The game machine according to feature B1, wherein the period setting means is capable of changing the length of the predetermined operation period based on the operation information.

  According to the above configuration, if the operation timing of the player is shifted later or earlier than the predetermined operation period, by increasing the predetermined operation period, it is possible to cope with such player's operation. it can. On the contrary, depending on the operation timing, it is possible to shorten the predetermined operation period, and by doing so, the effect of the feature B1 can be more favorably achieved.

  Feature B3. The game machine according to feature B1 or feature B2, wherein the period setting means is capable of changing a timing at which the operation instruction effect is executed in the operation effect, based on the operation information.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation timing of the player is shifted behind or before the predetermined operation period, by changing the timing at which the operation instruction effect in which the predetermined operation period is set is executed, It is possible to handle such an operation by the player.

  Feature B4. The period setting means can change the timing at which the operation instruction effect is executed, without changing the length of the predetermined operation period, based on the satisfaction of a predetermined specific condition. The game machine according to feature B3, which is characterized by being present.

  According to the above configuration, the timing at which the operation instruction effect is executed is changed without changing the length of the predetermined operation period based on the satisfaction of the specific condition. By doing so, there is no need to complicate the processing configuration required to change the predetermined operation period or to force another change in performance, and the effect of feature B1 can be achieved while significantly simplifying the processing. It becomes possible.

  Note that, as the specific condition, for example, in a gaming machine that executes a game time effect, a long / short length of the game time effect may be a part or all of the conditions, or a movable accessory as an operation corresponding effect. In the gaming machine in which the above-mentioned etc. operate, the operating period, the operating mode, etc. of the movable accessory may be a part or all of the conditions.

Feature B5. An award determination unit (a function of executing a win / loss determination process by the main control device 81) for performing an award determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition;
One game is to start the variable display of a predetermined pattern based on the grant determination by the grant determination means and end the variable display of the pattern as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As the number of times, the game number control means (function for executing the variable display control process by the effect control device 82) for causing the game number to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means,
Equipped with
The game time control means is provided with an operation time period setting means for setting the operation time period for the game time (a function for executing the variable display time setting process by the main control device 81), and is set by the operation time period setting means. The game is played over the operating period,
The period setting means is configured to be able to set the predetermined operation period based on the operation period set by the operation period setting means, according to any one of features B1 to B4. Game machine.

  According to the above configuration, the predetermined operation period is set according to the length of the operation period for game play. Here, the operation effect is generally configured to be executed as a part of the game-use effect, so normally, a predetermined operation period in the operation effect is set to the length of the game-use operation period. It is considered that it is configured according to the setting. However, as described in the above feature B1, in this feature group, it is premised that a predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information of the operation means. That is, by setting the predetermined operation period based on the operation information of the operation means on which various operations of the player are supposed, it is possible to more effectively perform the integrated effect of the player and the game machine. While having the effect of being possible, on the other hand, if an attempt is made to set a predetermined operation period in accordance with the operation of the player indefinitely, the game time has ended (or the next game time has started). However, inconvenience such as having to perform an operation corresponding effect may occur, so that the predetermined operation period is set in consideration of the length of the operation period for game play. With such a configuration, it is possible to achieve a remarkable effect of effectively increasing the attention degree of the operation effect while avoiding the inconvenience during the game play.

Feature B6. A movable accessory capable of performing a switching operation between the first position and a second position different from the first position with a predetermined movable period (operating period DT) based on the satisfaction of a predetermined operating condition. (Direction accessory 300),
Switching control means for performing a switching operation between the first position and the second position as the operation corresponding effect based on the satisfaction of the operation condition (function of executing the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82). When,
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B5, wherein the period setting means is configured to set the predetermined operation period based on the movable period.

  According to the above configuration, the predetermined operation period is set according to the movable period of the movable accessory executed as the operation corresponding effect. If the action of the movable accessory is introduced as the operation-responsive effect, the operation of the player and the operation of the movable accessory on the gaming machine side are both interrelated, and the operation effect is produced. Can be significantly increased.

  Here, for example, in the case of a configuration in which a display effect such as a display screen is provided as the operation-responsive effect, the period during which the operation-responsive effect is performed can be easily changed by changing the effect content. On the other hand, if it is configured to perform the operation corresponding effect using the movable accessory, in order to change the movable period of the movable accessory, a mechanical change of the drive control (change of moving speed or operation range, etc.) is required. In other words, a major change in configuration is required. Therefore, if the predetermined operation period is set based on the movable period of the movable accessory as in the above configuration, the effect effect of the operation effect is enhanced without the need to change the movable period side (the movable accessory side). It becomes possible.

  Feature B7. The period setting means is configured to be able to set the predetermined operation period based on the operation information with a predetermined number of times (one time) set as an upper limit. The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B6, characterized in that a predetermined period is set as the predetermined operation period.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to limit the number of times the predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information. That is, if the predetermined operation period can be set indefinitely based on the operation information, it may be necessary to change other effects (for example, a game time like the feature B4 or a movable accessory like the feature B5). However, there is a concern that the change may make other effects uncomfortable and thus reduce the attention level. Further, in the present configuration, while the number of times of setting is limited, when the upper limit is exceeded, a predetermined period is set as a predetermined operation period, so that the configuration is greatly simplified. ing. Therefore, by adopting this configuration, it is possible to achieve the remarkable effect described in the feature B1 while avoiding the above inconveniences.

  Feature B8. When the number of times exceeds the specific number of times, the period setting means sets the predetermined operation period in the previous operation effect as the predetermined operation period of this time, as a predetermined period. A gaming machine described in Feature B7.

  According to the above configuration, while limiting the set number of times, when the number of times exceeds the upper limit, the previous predetermined number of operations is carried over, so at least the same response as the previous response is provided to the player. It becomes possible to

Feature B9. A period display unit (period display unit KP) that displays the predetermined operation period as a period display at the start of the operation instruction effect, and updates the period display corresponding to the lapse of the predetermined operation period,
Any of the features B1 to B8 characterized in that the display means executes the period display at the start of the operation instruction effect without considering the predetermined operation period set by the period setting means. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the above configuration, the period display at the start of the operation instruction effect is performed without considering the predetermined operation period set by the period setting means. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the period display at the start according to a predetermined operation period, and the configuration can be greatly simplified.

  Feature B10. The gaming machine according to Feature B9, wherein the period display means has a configuration capable of changing an update cycle of the period display based on the predetermined operation period set by the period setting means.

  According to the above configuration, even if the period display at the start is the same, the update cycle (update speed) is changed by the predetermined operation period set based on the operation information. In this way, it is possible to correspond to the set length of the predetermined operation period without changing the entire display of the period display.

Feature B11. An operation unit (production operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player,
Grasping means for grasping the operation information of the operating means (function for executing the operation grasping process by the effect control device 82),
An operation effect execution means (an operation effect process by the effect control device 82) for executing an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the operation means by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41). Function to execute)
Equipped with
The operation effect execution means is for executing the operation instruction effect so as to operate the operation means within a predetermined operation period determined in advance,
Based on the grasping means grasping that the operation means has been operated within the predetermined operation period, the operation corresponding effect which executes the operation corresponding effect by the predetermined notifying means or another notifying means. Means (function of executing the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82),
Storage means for storing the operation information grasped by the grasping means in the operation effect (function for executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 by the effect control device 82);
Period setting means (a function of executing the process of step S2805 by the effect control device 82) for setting the predetermined operation period in the operation effect after the next time based on the operation information stored in the storage means; ,
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

  According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an instruction to operate the operating means to the player, and performing an operation corresponding effect when the player operates the operating means based on the operating instruction. There is a case where an operation effect is performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the game machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced and it is possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, thereby increasing the degree of attention to the game. Be done. In particular, by limiting the operation of this operation means within a predetermined operation period, it is not necessary for the player to perform the operation blindly, so that it is possible to more effectively raise the degree of attention to the game.

  Then, the predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information for operating the operation means in the operation effect up to the previous time. Therefore, the predetermined operation period can be set according to the operation timing of the player, and the cooperation between the game machine and the player can be further enhanced. Therefore, it is possible to more appropriately realize the above-described production in which the player and the game machine are integrally woven, and it is possible to appropriately increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature B12. In the operation effect, a specific period is set before or after the predetermined operation period,
The game machine according to any one of features B1 to B11, wherein the storage means stores the operation information during the specific period.

  According to the above configuration, information on the operation during the specific period set before or after the predetermined operation period is stored, and the predetermined operation period is set based on the operation information. With this configuration, information that the operation cannot be performed during the predetermined operation period (information about the operation performed during the specific period) can be used for setting the predetermined operation period, and the operation mode that is a mode of the player It is possible to create an operation effect that matches with.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. An operation unit (production operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player,
Grasping means for grasping the operation information of the operating means (function for executing the operation grasping process by the effect control device 82),
An operation effect execution means (an operation effect process by the effect control device 82) for executing an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the operation means by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41). Function to execute)
Based on the fact that the grasping means has grasped that the operation means has been operated, the operation-corresponding effect means (effects) capable of executing the operation-corresponding effect by the predetermined notifying means or another notifying means. A function of executing the processing of step S2311 by the control device 82),
When the grasping unit has grasped that the operation unit has been operated, a limiting unit (a function of executing a corresponding process outside the period by the effect control device 82) for limiting execution of the operation corresponding effect,
Change means (a function for executing the operation effect pattern setting process by the effect control device 82) capable of changing the mode of the operation effect after the next time based on the restriction performed by the restriction means.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

  According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an instruction to operate the operating means to the player, and performing an operation corresponding effect when the player operates the operating means based on the operating instruction. There is a case where an operation effect is performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the game machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced and it is possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, thereby increasing the degree of attention to the game. Be done.

  Here, even if the operation means is operated in this operation effect, execution of the operation corresponding effect may be restricted by the restriction means. In this way, there are cases where the operation corresponding effect is generated even when the operation is performed, and cases where the operation corresponding effect is not generated. Therefore, it is considered that the player performs the operation in the expectation that the operation corresponding effect is generated. , The effect of production is further enhanced.

  However, if such a restriction is made, it may give the player the impression that he / she has lost the operation. Therefore, as in the above configuration, by changing the mode of the operation effect from the next time when it is restricted, if the operation is performed, even if the operation corresponding effect does not occur in the current operation effect, At least the next time or later, the operation can be reflected, and the player's feeling of loss can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to suitably enhance the effect produced by the operation effect.

Feature C2. An award determination unit (a function of executing a win / loss determination process by the main control device 81) for performing an award determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition;
Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being the grant corresponding result corresponding to granting the privilege to the player, the privilege granting unit (by the main control device 81) for granting the privilege to the player. Function to execute the game state transition process),
One game is to start the variable display of a predetermined pattern based on the grant determination by the grant determination means and end the variable display of the pattern as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As the number of times, the game number control means (function for executing the variable display control process by the effect control device 82) for causing the game number to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means,
Equipped with
The operation effect is executed during the game time,
As a mode of the operation effect, a high-expectancy mode and a low-expectancy mode such that the result of the grant determination corresponding to the game cycle being executed is relatively high or low, which is the grant corresponding result. , Is set,
The gaming machine according to Feature C1, wherein the changing unit is configured to change the mode of the operation effect from the low-expectancy level mode to the high-expectancy level mode.

  According to the above configuration, if the high-expectancy mode and the low-expectancy mode are set in the operation effect executed during the game, the player can generate the high-expectation mode operation effect. It is considered that when the operation effect of the high-expectation mode is generated, the operation of the operation means in the operation effect will be put into force. Therefore, as described in the characteristic C1, if the operation effect of the high expectation mode is changed as a compensation for the restriction by the restricting means, the player's feeling of loss is reduced rather than reduced. Therefore, it is possible to expect that the operation effect after the next time will be in the high expectation mode, and it is possible to further increase the attention degree to the game.

Feature C3. An information acquisition unit (a function of executing information acquisition processing by the main control device 81) for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
An information storage unit (reserved sphere storage area 232) that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit with a predetermined number (4) predetermined as an upper limit;
With respect to the special information stored in the information storage unit, an award determination unit (a function of executing a win / loss determination process by the main control device 81) that sequentially performs an award determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player,
Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being the grant corresponding result corresponding to granting the privilege to the player, the privilege granting unit (by the main control device 81) for granting the privilege to the player. Function to execute the game state transition process),
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition unit, information corresponding to the result of the grant determination when the predetermined special information is the target of the grant determination, the predetermined special information is the grant determination Destination specifying means for performing a process of specifying at a timing earlier than the target of
Equipped with
The gaming machine according to the feature C1 or the feature C2, wherein the changing unit has a configuration capable of making the change based on a result of the specifying process by the destination specifying unit.

  According to the above configuration, the information corresponding to the result of the grant determination may be specified at a timing before the grant determination is performed. Then, the mode of the operation effect is changed based on the identified result. By doing so, the operation information and the result of the addition determination prior to the current operation effect can be associated with each other, and the expectation due to the change can be fueled. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game can be appropriately increased.

  In particular, if this configuration is applied to the feature C2, the mode of the operation effect during the game play this time is changed from the low-expectancy mode to the high-expectancy mode based on the result of the process specified by the destination specifying unit. Therefore, it is possible to raise the attention degree not only for the current operation effect (game time) but also for the subsequent game times.

  Feature C4. The game machine according to any one of features C1 to C3, wherein the changing unit is configured to change an execution mode of the operation instruction effect among the operation effects.

  According to the above configuration, the aspect of the effect that is executed before the player's operation such as the operation instruction effect is changed among the operation effects. This allows the player to recognize that the change has been made before the operation. And, for example, if this change is preferable for the player, it is considered that the operation will be put into force. By doing so, it becomes possible to suitably execute the operation effect based on the operation of the player.

Feature C5. The operation corresponding effect means is for executing the operation corresponding effect based on the grasping means grasping that the operating means has been operated within a predetermined operation period,
The limiting means limits, based on the grasping means grasping that the operating means has been operated outside the predetermined operation period, the execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the grasping (effect). The game machine according to any one of features C1 to C4, which is provided with a function of executing a process when a negative determination is made in step S2402 by the control device 82.

  According to the above configuration, when the operation means is operated within the predetermined operation period, the operation corresponding effect is executed, while when the operation means is operated during the period other than the predetermined operation period, the operation corresponding effect is executed. Is restricted. In such a configuration, it is sufficient that the operation can be performed within a predetermined operation period, but it is assumed that some players cannot perform the operation within the predetermined operation period. Then, a player who cannot perform such an operation cannot see the operation corresponding effect at all, and as described in the characteristic C1, there is a possibility that he / she loses just by performing the operation. Therefore, when such a restriction is made, if at least the next mode of the operation effect is made different, the meaning of having performed the operation can be generated, and the player's participation in the operation effect. Can be encouraged.

Feature C6. As a period outside the predetermined operation period, a specific period is set as a continuous period before or after the predetermined operation period,
The first means limits execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the grasp based on the grasping means grasping that the operating means is operated during the specific period. The gaming machine described in Feature C5.

  According to the above configuration, the operation-based effect based on the operation during the specific period, which is a period continuous before or after the predetermined operation period, is limited. That is, when the operation is performed slightly before or after the predetermined operation period, or the operation is performed slightly after the predetermined operation period, although the operation corresponding effect is limited, the mode of the operation effect after that may be changed. In this way, the operation for a completely unrelated period, such as a period far from the predetermined operation period, is stored, and the mode of the operation effect is not changed based on the operation, but the operation is continuously performed for the predetermined operation period. By storing the operation for a certain period and changing the mode of the operation effect based on the stored operation, the significance of providing the predetermined operation period can be secured. That is, the operation of the player is accepted in a series of operation effects in which the interaction between the player and the game machine is performed, such as an operation instruction on the game machine side, an operation of the player, and an operation corresponding effect corresponding to the operation. It is considered that as the predetermined operation period is shortened, the player concentrates on the operation effect in order to perform the operation within the predetermined operation period. In this way, it is considered that the predetermined operation period should be set shorter in order to enhance the effect. However, it is considered that the shorter the predetermined operation period is, the more likely it is that an event in which the operation cannot be performed occurs within that period. Therefore, as described above, in a period that is continuous with the predetermined operation period, while limiting the operation corresponding effect, if the configuration of the subsequent operation effect is changed, the effect of the player can be improved while enhancing the effect effect. It is possible to rescue the operation.

Feature C7. The operation corresponding effect means is for executing the operation corresponding effect based on the grasping means grasping that the operating means has been operated within a predetermined operation period,
Based on the grasping means grasping that the operating means has been operated within the predetermined operation period, the limiting means can limit the execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the grasping. The gaming machine according to any one of the features C1 to C6, which is provided with two means (a function of executing a corresponding production generation lottery process by the production control device 82).

  According to the above configuration, when the operation means is operated within the predetermined operation period, the operation corresponding effect is executed, while even within the predetermined operation period, the operation corresponding effect is limited by the second means. obtain. With such a configuration, even if an operation is performed within a predetermined operation period, the operation corresponding effect does not always occur, and the operation can be performed while wishing the operation corresponding effect to occur. Becomes Therefore, the player's interest in the operation can be increased.

  In particular, if the present configuration is applied to the characteristic C5, the operation-responsive effect is restricted by the first means outside the predetermined operation period, and the operation-compatible effect is restricted by the second means within the predetermined operation period. In this way, if the operation-responsive effect is similarly limited by the two systems even in different periods, when the operation-responsive effect does not occur despite the operation. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult to understand by which means the restriction is made. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the game production.

Feature C8. The operation corresponding effect means is for executing the operation corresponding effect based on the grasping means grasping that the operating means has been operated within a predetermined operation period,
The limiting means limits, based on the grasping means grasping that the operating means has been operated outside the predetermined operation period, the execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the grasping (effect). A function of executing a process when a negative determination is made in step S2402 by the control device 82),
The gaming machine according to Feature C7, wherein the changing unit does not perform the changing when the restriction by the second unit is performed.

  According to the above configuration, if the operation is performed outside the predetermined operation period and is restricted by the first means, the mode of the subsequent operation effect is changed, but the operation is performed within the predetermined operation period and the first operation is performed. When limited by the two means, the mode of the subsequent operation effect is not changed. Therefore, it is considered that the player is interested in which means the limitation is made when the operation corresponding effect is not generated despite the operation. Therefore, it is possible to preferably increase the degree of attention in the period from the time when this limitation is performed until the next operation effect is generated.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. An operation unit (production operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player,
Grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated (a function for executing an operation grasping process by the effect control device 82);
Storage means (a function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 by the effect control device 82) for storing operation information in which the operation of the operation means is grasped by the grasping means;
An operation effect execution means (an operation effect process by the effect control device 82) for executing an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the operation means by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41). Function to execute)
Based on the fact that the grasping means has grasped that the operation means has been operated, the operation corresponding effect means (by the effect control device 82) for executing the operation corresponding effect by the predetermined notifying means or another notifying means. A function of executing the processing of step S2311),
Equipped with
The grasping means grasps an operation of the operating means even outside a predetermined operation period in which the operation instruction effect is performed, and is configured to be able to store the operation as specific operation information,
The operation-corresponding effect means is provided with special execution means (a function for executing the processing of steps S2503 to S2508 by the effect control device 82) capable of executing the operation-corresponding effect based on the specific operation information. Characteristic gaming machine.

  According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an instruction to operate the operating means to the player, and performing an operation corresponding effect when the player operates the operating means based on the operating instruction. There is a case where an operation effect is performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the game machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced and it is possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, thereby increasing the degree of attention to the game. Be done.

  Not only that, in the above-described configuration, the operation of the operation means is recognized and stored as the specific operation information even outside the predetermined operation period in which the operation instruction effect is being performed. Then, the operation corresponding effect may be executed based on the specific operation information. By doing so, it becomes possible to perform the operation corresponding effect even if the operation is not performed during the predetermined operation period, and the player operates the operation means not only during the operation effect. It makes sense. Therefore, active participation in the game is further promoted, and the degree of attention to the game can be appropriately increased.

  Feature D2. The game machine according to Feature D1, wherein the special execution means is configured to be able to execute the operation corresponding effect based on the specific operation information stored before the current operation effect.

  According to the above configuration, the operation corresponding effect is performed based on the information (specific operation information) of the operation of the operation means performed at the timing before the current operation effect is performed. In this way, for example, the information that could not be operated during the predetermined operation period in the previous operation effect (information operated outside the operation period of the calligraphic writing) can be used in the next operation effect, which is novel. It is possible to make a production.

  Feature D3. The game machine according to the feature D1 or the feature D2, wherein the storage means stores information as to the specific operation information in which the operation means is operated outside a period in which the operation effect is being performed. ..

  According to the above configuration, the operation during the period in which the operation effect is performed is stored as the specific operation information, so that the player should generate the operation corresponding effect as much as possible when the operation effect occurs thereafter. It is assumed that the operation means is operated in advance. By doing so, it is possible to create a new effect using the operation means, and it is possible to suitably increase the degree of attention to the game.

Feature D4. The operation corresponding effect means is a configuration capable of changing the execution probability of the operation corresponding effect based on the number of operations performed on the operation means,
The game machine according to any one of features D1 to D3, wherein the storage means is configured to be able to store the number of operations of the operation means as the specific operation information.

  According to the above configuration, the number of operations outside the predetermined operation period is stored as the specific operation information even for a player who cannot perform the operation a plurality of times within the predetermined operation period, and the operation corresponding effect is generated based on the operation information. May be done. By doing so, it is possible to relieve a player or the like who has a slow operation speed, and if the number of operations is performed a plurality of times before the predetermined operation period, the operation effect can be viewed comfortably. Is possible.

  Feature D5. Based on the number of operations stored as the specific operation information, a unit (a function of executing the processes of steps S3001 and S3002 by the effect control device 82) capable of changing the occurrence probability of the operation effect is provided. The gaming machine described in Feature D4.

  According to the above configuration, in the configuration in which the occurrence probability of the operation-based effect operation effect changes according to the number of operations as in the feature D4, the occurrence probability of the operation effect itself based on the number of operations stored as the specific operation information. Can be changed. By doing this, for example, although a large number of operations are stored as the specific operation information even though the user wants to execute an operation effect in which he / she does not want to generate an operation corresponding effect, the operation corresponding effect is generated. It is possible to avoid inconsistencies in production such as.

Feature D6. An award determination unit (a function of executing a win / loss determination process by the main control device 81) for performing an award determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition;
Based on the result of the grant determination by the grant determination unit being the grant corresponding result corresponding to granting the privilege to the player, the privilege granting unit (by the main control device 81) for granting the privilege to the player. Function to execute the game state transition process),
One game is to start the variable display of a predetermined pattern based on the grant determination by the grant determination means and end the variable display of the pattern as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As the number of times, the game number control means (function for executing the variable display control process by the effect control device 82) for causing the game number to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means,
Equipped with
The operation effect is executed during the game time,
The operation-corresponding effect means sets the operation-corresponding effect to be executed more easily as the expectation that the result of the grant determination corresponding to the game time being executed is the grant-result result. The gaming machine described in Feature D5.

  As in the above-described configuration, in the gaming machine in which the higher the degree of expectation that is the result of granting the privilege, the easier the operation corresponding effect is. It can be played more effectively. That is, although the expectation that is the assignment response result is high when the operation corresponding effect is generated, the result of the assignment determination may not be the same, and because a large number of operations are stored as the specific operation information, Even in such a case, if the operation-responsive effect is generated, even if the operation-enabled effect is generated as a result, the expectation level becomes low, which causes a disadvantage. Therefore, if the occurrence probability of the operation effect itself can be changed like the feature D5, such an inconvenience can be avoided.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. An operation unit (production operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player,
Grasping means for grasping the operation information of the operating means (function for executing the operation grasping process by the effect control device 82),
An operation effect execution means (an operation effect process by the effect control device 82) for executing an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the operation means by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41). Function to execute)
Equipped with
The operation effect execution means is for executing the operation instruction effect so as to operate the operation means within a predetermined operation period determined in advance,
Based on the grasping means grasping that the operation means has been operated within the predetermined operation period, the operation corresponding effect which executes the operation corresponding effect by the predetermined notifying means or another notifying means. Means and
A movable accessory capable of performing a switching operation between the first position and a second position different from the first position with a predetermined movable period (operating period DT) based on the satisfaction of a predetermined operating condition. (Direction accessory 300),
Switching control means for performing a switching operation between the first position and the second position as the operation corresponding effect based on the satisfaction of the operation condition (function of executing the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82). When,
Equipped with
The operation effect execution means includes a setting means (a function of executing the steps S2807, S2804, S2808, and S2805 by the effect control device 82) for setting the predetermined operation period based on the predetermined movable period. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an instruction to operate the operating means to the player, and performing an operation corresponding effect when the player operates the operating means based on the operating instruction. There is a case where an operation effect is performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the game machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced and it is possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, thereby increasing the degree of attention to the game. Be done.

  Then, the operation effect execution means sets a predetermined operation period for performing the operation instruction effect based on the movable period of the movable accessory that is executed as the operation corresponding effect. If the action of the movable accessory is introduced as the operation-responsive effect, the operation of the player and the operation of the movable accessory on the gaming machine side are both interrelated, and the operation effect is produced. Can be significantly increased.

  Here, for example, in the case of a configuration in which a display effect such as a display screen is provided as the operation-responsive effect, the period during which the operation-responsive effect is performed can be easily changed by changing the effect content. On the other hand, if it is configured to perform the operation corresponding effect using the movable accessory, in order to change the movable period of the movable accessory, a mechanical change of the drive control (change of moving speed or operation range, etc.) is required. In other words, a major change in configuration is required. Therefore, if the predetermined operation period is set based on the movable period of the movable accessory as in the above configuration, the effect effect of the operation effect is enhanced without the need to change the movable period side (the movable accessory side). It becomes possible. Therefore, the degree of attention to the game can be appropriately increased.

Feature E2. An award determination unit (a function of executing a win / loss determination process by the main control device 81) for performing an award determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player based on the satisfaction of a predetermined execution condition;
One game is to start the variable display of a predetermined pattern based on the grant determination by the grant determination means and end the variable display of the pattern as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As the number of times, the game number control means (function for executing the variable display control process by the effect control device 82) for causing the game number to be executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means,
Equipped with
The game time control means is provided with an operation time period setting means for setting the operation time period for the game time (a function for executing the variable display time setting process by the main control device 81), and is set by the operation time period setting means. The game is played over the operating period,
The gaming machine according to feature E1, wherein the operation effect is executed over a predetermined period during the game play.

  According to the above configuration, the operation instruction effect and the operation corresponding effect are set as the operation effects executed over a predetermined period during the game play, and the operation accompanying the operation of the movable accessory is set as the operation effects. Is done. If the feature E1 is applied to such a gaming machine, it is possible to set a predetermined operation period of the operation instruction effect while associating the operation period of the game time and the movable period of the movable accessory. Therefore, it is possible to preferably realize the operation effect without changing the effect on the game spinning side or the operation mode of the movable accessory.

  Feature E3. The setting means sets the predetermined operation period such that the movable period ends at a timing before the operation period for the game time ends in one of the game times. The gaming machine described in the feature E2.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to end the operation of the movable accessory as the operation corresponding effect before the game time ends. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a phenomenon in which the movable accessory is still operating even though the game time has ended (or the next game time has started).

  Feature E4. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E3, wherein the setting unit sets the predetermined operation period so as not to change the movable period of the movable accessory.

  According to the above configuration, since the movable period on the movable accessory side is not changed and only the setting on the predetermined operation period side is required, the configuration can be greatly simplified.

Feature E5. The movable accessory is configured to be able to stand by at a third position between the first position and the second position, and a predetermined amount is provided between the operation period and the period in which the operation corresponding effect is performed. There is a grace period,
The game according to any one of features E1 to E4, wherein the switching control means is configured to allow the movable accessory to stand by at the third position during the predetermined grace period. Machine.

  According to the above configuration, instead of setting the operation period in consideration of the full movable period of the movable accessory, it is sufficient to consider the period of operation from the third position to the second position. The degree of freedom in setting the operation period is improved. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the game.

<Feature F group>
Feature F1. An operation unit (production operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player,
Grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated (a function for executing an operation grasping process by the effect control device 82);
Storage means (a function of executing the processing of steps S2509 and S2510 by the effect control device 82) for storing operation information in which the operation of the operation means is grasped by the grasping means;
An operation effect execution means (an operation effect process by the effect control device 82) for executing an operation effect including an operation instruction effect for instructing the player to operate the operation means by a predetermined notification means (symbol display device 41). Function to execute)
Equipped with
The grasping means is configured to be able to store the number of times the operation is performed as specific operation information,
Based on the specific operation information, the predetermined notification means or a notification means other than the predetermined notification means to perform an operation corresponding effect means (function to execute the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82),
The game machine is characterized in that the grasping means is configured to be able to reflect the number of times the operation is performed outside the period in which the operation instruction presentation is performed, in the specific operation information.

  According to the above configuration, the interaction between the gaming machine and the player, such as giving an instruction to operate the operating means to the player, and performing an operation corresponding effect when the player operates the operating means based on the operating instruction. There is a case where an operation effect is performed. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the game machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced and it is possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, thereby increasing the degree of attention to the game. Be done.

  In addition, in the above configuration, the number of times the operation is performed may be grasped and stored as the specific operation information, and the operation corresponding effect may be executed based on the specific operation information. Then, the number of times of operation is reflected even outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is performed. By doing so, it is meaningful for the player to operate the operation means not only during the operation performance. Therefore, active participation in the game is further promoted, and the degree of attention to the game can be appropriately increased.

  Feature F2. The game machine according to Feature F1, wherein the operation-corresponding effect means is configured to change the execution probability of the operation-corresponding effect based on the number of operations performed on the operation means. ..

  According to the above configuration, since the execution probability changes based on the number of operations, there is an expectation to the player that the operation corresponding effect is performed even if the number of operations has not reached the predetermined number. Can be made. By doing so, even a player who cannot perform the operation a plurality of times within the period in which the operation instruction effect is being performed can be interested in the operation effect.

  Further, as in the feature F1, not only the period during which the operation instruction effect is performed, but also the operation during the other period is reflected in the number of operations, so that the player with a slow operation speed as described above can perform the operation effect. Interest in can be increased more effectively.

  Feature F3. As the operation effect, a predetermined grace period is set between the period in which the operation instruction effect is performed and the operation corresponding effect, the gaming machine according to the feature F1 or the feature F2.

  According to the above configuration, even a player with a slow operation speed can see the operation corresponding effect if, for example, the operation during the predetermined grace period is reflected. In this way, if the grace period is provided in advance, there is no need to significantly change the configuration of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is performed, and the configuration can be simplified. However, the effect of the feature F1 can be preferably achieved.

  Feature F4. When the number of times the operation is performed outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is performed is reflected in the specific operation information, and when not, the start timing of the operation corresponding effect is the same or substantially the same. The gaming machine according to feature F3, which is characterized by being present.

  According to the above-mentioned composition, the effect of feature F3 can be produced suitably.

Feature F5. The grasping means is
Based on that the operating means is operated in a predetermined manner, it is a configuration capable of adding the number of times according to a period of being operated in the predetermined manner,
Any one of the features F1 to F4 characterized in that the fact that the operation is performed in the predetermined correspondence outside the period in which the operation instruction effect is performed can be reflected in the specific operation information. Gaming machine described in.

  According to the above configuration, if the operating device is operated in a predetermined manner, the number of times is added according to the period. In such a configuration, the operation speed of the player may be irrelevant to the presence / absence of the occurrence of the operation corresponding effect. However, some players may operate in a predetermined manner even outside the period when the operation instruction effect is performed. Therefore, if such operation is also reflected as the specific operation information, the operation corresponding effect can be performed based on the specific operation information, so that it is possible to correspond to various operation modes of the player.

<Feature G group>
Features G1. An operation unit (production operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player,
Grasping means for grasping the operation information of the operating means (function for executing the operation grasping process by the effect control device 82),
An operation effect execution unit (a function of executing an operation effect process by the effect control device 82) capable of executing an operation effect related to the operation of the operation unit by a predetermined notification unit (symbol display device 41),
Equipped with
The operation effect execution means,
The first means for executing the first effect (the function of executing the process of step S2311 by the effect control device 82) based on the fact that the operation means operates the operation means in the first operation mode. )When,
A second effect that executes a second effect different from the first effect, based on the fact that the operation unit has operated the operation unit in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode by the grasping unit. Means (a function of executing a corresponding process outside the period by the effect control device 82),
Based on at least a part of the operation mode of the operation unit grasped by the grasping unit, even if the subsequent operation mode of the operation unit is the second operation mode, a third effect is executed. Means (function of executing the processing of step S2502 to step S2508 by the effect control device 82),
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

  According to the above configuration, when an operation instruction of the operation means is given to the player and the operation of the operation means is performed by the player based on the operation instruction, an effect according to the operation mode (first effect to third effect) In some cases, an operation effect is performed in which the game machine interacts with the player. In this way, if one effect is realized by the cooperation between the game machine and the player, the effect of the effect can be enhanced and it is possible to encourage the player to actively participate in the game, thereby increasing the degree of attention to the game. Be done.

  Not only that, in the above-described configuration, the first effect is performed when the operation is performed in the first operation mode, and the second effect is performed when the operation is performed in the second operation mode. However, the third effect may be performed by the third means even in the second operation mode. As described above, while the effect is changed according to the operation mode, by providing the case where different effects are performed even in the same operation mode in part, the game effect is diversified.

  Features G2. The game machine according to feature G1, wherein the third effect is the first effect.

  According to the above configuration, the first effect may be performed even in the second operation mode. By doing so, when the player performs an operation such that the first effect is performed, but the operation is mistakenly changed to the second operation mode instead of the first operation mode, etc. Can be relieved.

Features G3. An operation unit (production operation unit 75) that can be operated by the player,
Grasping means for grasping the operation information of the operating means (function for executing the operation grasping process by the effect control device 82),
An operation effect execution unit (a function of executing an operation effect process by the effect control device 82) capable of executing an operation effect related to the operation of the operation unit by a predetermined notification unit (symbol display device 41),
Equipped with
The operation effect executing means is capable of executing another operation effect on the basis of the operation information grasped by the grasping means in one of the operation effects (outside the period by the effect control device 82). A game machine having a function of executing a corresponding process).

  According to the above configuration, as the operation effect related to the operation by the player, another operation effect is executed based on the operation information in one operation effect. In this way, for example, the record of participation in the operation effect and the operation mode at the time of the operation effect can be used for other operation effects, and the operation effect can be more matched to each player. Therefore, the operation effect can be suitably realized.

  The basic configuration of a gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied is shown below.

  Pachinko gaming machine: operating means operated by a player (launching handle 54), gaming ball launching means for launching a gaming ball based on the operation of the operating means (gaming ball launching mechanism 53), and the launched gaming ball A ball passage (rail portions 51, 52) for guiding a game area to a predetermined game area (game area PE) and each game component arranged in the game area, and a predetermined passage portion (general winning) of each game component. A game machine that gives a bonus to a player when a game ball passes through the mouth 31).

  Rotating type gaming machines such as slot machines: Variable display means for displaying the final stop of the symbol row after variable display of the symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols is provided, and the variation of the symbol starts due to the operation of the starting operation means. The fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the operating device for stop or after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the final symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A gaming machine that generates a state (bonus game, etc.).

  Belt-type gaming machine using a ball: Variable display means for displaying the final stop of the symbol row after variably displaying the symbol row consisting of a plurality of symbols, the fluctuation of the symbol is started due to the operation of the starting operation means, and stopped. Due to the operation of the operating means or after a lapse of a predetermined time, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and the special game state advantageous to the player (bonus A loading device that is configured to generate a game or the like) and further includes a ball tray to perform a loading process for loading a game ball from the ball tray, and a dispensing device that dispenses the game ball to the ball tray. A game machine configured such that the operation of the starting operation means is made effective by throwing in a game ball.

  10 ... Pachinko machine, 24 ... Game board, 33 ... Upper working port, 34 ... Lower working port, 41 ... Symbol display device, 54 ... Shooting handle, 75 ... Direction operation section, 81 ... Main control device, 82 ... Direction control Device, HT1 ... Period, HT2 ... Period, SK ... Operation period counter, TT1 ... First specific operation period, TT2 ... Second specific operation period.

Claims (1)

An information acquisition means for acquiring special information based on the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
An information storage unit that stores the special information acquired by the information acquisition unit with a predetermined number set in advance as an upper limit;
An award determination unit that sequentially performs an award determination as to whether or not to give a privilege to the player for the special information stored in the information storage unit,
A privilege granting unit for granting the privilege to the player based on that the result of the grant determination by the grant determining unit is a grant corresponding result corresponding to granting the privilege to the player;
Based on that the grant determination by the grant determination means is performed, a predetermined game reusing operation is started, and the predetermined game reusing operation is ended as a stop result corresponding to the result of the grant determination. As a game number, a game number control means for causing the predetermined notification means to execute the game number,
An operation means that can be operated by the player,
Grasping means for grasping that the operating means has been operated,
In the operation effect executed by the predetermined notification means or a notification means different from the predetermined notification means, when the grasping means grasps that the operating means is operated in a predetermined operation period set in advance, An operation-corresponding effect means for executing an operation-corresponding effect by a predetermined notifying means or a notifying means different from that;
Equipped with
A specific period is set as a period different from the predetermined operation period,
Regarding the predetermined special information acquired by the information acquisition unit, a predetermined operation effect is executed in the game time by the game time control unit when the predetermined special information is the target of the grant determination. Corresponding information, the destination specifying means that can be specified before the predetermined special information is the target of the addition determination,
Information corresponding to execution of a predetermined operation effect is specified by the destination specifying means, and the game time for special information different from the predetermined special information is executed by the game time control means. Storage means for storing, as the specific operation information, information obtained by the grasping means that the operating means has been operated in the specific period of a predetermined operation effect in a specific situation.
Equipped with
The operation corresponding effect means can execute the operation corresponding effect using the specific operation information stored in the storage means in a predetermined operation effect in the game time for the predetermined special information. A gaming machine characterized by being.

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