JP2020089500A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of promoting shooting game media and increasing an operating rate of a game machine.SOLUTION: As an operation performance, a game machine can execute a first operation performance and a second operation performance, and when the second operation performance is executed, can control a game state to a big winning game state at a higher rate than when the first operation performance is executed. When the game state is controlled to the big winning game state, the game machine can execute the second operation performance at a higher rate when a second number of game media larger than a first number of game media is detected by a second start port switch 22B in a standby period, compared with a case where the first number of game media is detected by the second start port switch 22B in the standby period before the operation performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-1

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

A gaming machine has been proposed in which, after displaying a specific image indicating that the operation on the operation means is effective over a plurality of variable displays, the specific image is changed to a mode indicating that the operation on the operation means is enabled. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-45902, A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in the effect that is executed before the specific image is changed to the mode that indicates that the operation on the operation means has become effective.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can accelerate the launch of a gaming medium and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1 or the like) that can perform a game by firing a game medium (for example, a game ball) and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous for a player (for example, a big hit game state) And
Detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, the stick controller 31A, push button 31B, etc.),
Based on the detection result by the detection means, a specific effect execution means (for example, FIG. 8-1 to FIG. 8-3, FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-11, etc.) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, notification effect), ,
Before the specific effect is executed, an accelerated effect execution unit (for example, FIG. 8-1, FIG. 8-2, or FIG. 8) capable of executing an accelerated effect (for example, an operation effect) that prompts the player to perform an action on the detection unit. -4, FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-9, FIG. 8-11, etc.),
Specific detection means capable of detecting the game medium that has been launched (for example, the second start opening switch 22B),
Equipped with
The promotion effect execution means can execute, as the promotion effect, a first promotion effect (for example, a first operation effect) and a second promotion effect (for example, a second operation effect) (for example, FIG. 1, FIG. 8-2, FIG. 8-4, FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-9, FIG. 8-11, etc.),
When the second promotion effect is executed, it is possible to control the advantageous state at a higher rate than when the first promotion effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 8-1, 8-4, and 8). -9, etc.),
In the case of controlling to the advantageous state, compared to when the first number of game media are detected by the specific detection means in a predetermined period (for example, a standby period) before the promotion effect is executed, The second promotion effect can be executed at a higher rate when a second number of game media, which is larger than the first number, is detected by the specific detection means in a predetermined period (for example, FIG. 8-1 and FIG. 8). 8-5 to FIG. 8-7, FIG. 8-9, etc.),
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the ejection of the game medium and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Promotion suggestion effect execution means (for example, FIGS. 8-1, 8-2, and 8-5) capable of executing a promotion suggestion effect (for example, an operation standby effect) that suggests that the promotion effect is executed in the predetermined period. ~ Fig. 8-7, Fig. 8-11, etc.),
The promotion suggestive effect executing means can execute the promotion suggestive effect in any of a plurality of types of modes including at least a first mode and a second mode (for example, FIGS. 8A and 8B). -2, Fig. 8-5 to Fig. 8-7, Fig. 8-9, Fig. 8-11, etc.),
When the promotion suggestion effect is executed in the second mode, the degree of expectation that the second promotion effect is executed is higher than when the promotion suggestion effect is executed in the first mode (for example, 8-1, FIG. 8-5, FIG. 8-9, etc.),
The promotion suggestive effect is produced at a higher rate when the second number of game media is detected by the particular detection unit than when the first number of game media is detected by the particular detection unit. Executable in the second mode (for example, FIG. 8-5 to FIG. 8-7, FIG. 8-9, etc.),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the ejection of the game medium and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The promotion suggestive effect execution means can change the mode of the promotion suggestive effect from the first mode to the second mode based on the detection result of the game medium by the specific detection means (for example, FIG. 8). -7, FIG. 8-11, etc.),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the ejection of the game medium and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) or (3) above,
The promotion suggestive effect executing means does not change the mode of the promotion suggestive effect from the first aspect to the second aspect when the game medium is not detected by the specific detecting means in the predetermined period (for example, FIG. 8). -7),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the ejection of the game medium and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (4) above,
The change of the mode of the promotion suggestive effect is limited until a specific period (for example, a time limit) elapses after the mode of the promotion suggestive effect is changed from the first mode to the second mode (for example, FIG. 7),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the promotion suggestion effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (5) above,
The predetermined period includes a first period and a second period after the first period (for example, FIG. 8-1),
A rate of changing the mode of the promotion suggestive effect in the first period from the first mode to the second mode, and a mode of the promotion suggestive effect in the second period from the first mode to the second mode Is different from the ratio (for example, FIG. 8-8),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (5) above,
The predetermined period includes a first period and a second period after the first period (for example, FIG. 8-1),
When the promotion suggestive effect is executed in a specific mode of the plurality of types of modes, the advantage is provided at a higher ratio than when the promotion suggestive effect is executed in a predetermined mode of the plurality of types of modes. Can be controlled to a state (for example, FIG. 8-1, FIG. 8-4, FIG. 8-5, etc.),
The promotion suggestion effect execution means,
In the first period, it is possible to change the mode of the promotion suggestive effect to the predetermined mode, and not change the mode of the promotion suggestive effect to the specific mode (for example, FIG. 8-7),
In the second period, it is possible to change the mode of the promotion suggestive effect to the specific mode (for example, FIG. 8-7),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (7) above,
The specific detection unit is a first specific detection unit capable of detecting a game medium (for example, a second starting opening switch 22B), and a second specific detection unit capable of detecting a game medium not detected by the first specific detection unit. Means (eg, an outlet sensor, etc.),
The promotion suggestion effect execution means,
When the number of game media less than a specific number is detected by the second specific detection means, it is possible to change the mode of the promotion suggestive effect at a predetermined ratio based on the detection result of the first specific detection means. Yes,
When the second specific detection means detects a certain number or more of game media, based on the detection result by the first specific detection means, a mode of the promotion suggestive effect at a rate higher than the predetermined rate. Can be changed,
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a figure etc. which show the timing chart of the production|generation concerning the characteristic part 084AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process which concerns on the characteristic part 084AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the suggestion production determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 084AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the operation production determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 084AK. It is a figure etc. which show the structural example of the 1st upper limit display mode determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 084AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during change display concerning a characteristic part 084AK. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of the operation standby effect process which concerns on the characteristic part 084AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the change determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 084AK. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the operation effect re-determination table which concerns on the characteristic part 084AK. It is a flow chart which shows an example of ending production processing concerning a characteristic part 084AK. It is a figure which shows the example of production|presentation operation|movement which concerns on the characteristic part 084AK.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot into the game area by a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a variable display (also called a special drawing game) of special symbols (also called a special drawing) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. There is provided a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. In addition, the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game". The special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers or the like) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to a variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of held storages. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also called a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also called a second reserved memory number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B, which are configured to include a plurality of LEDs, are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs to be lit. The first pending storage number is displayed by, and the second pending display unit 25B displays the second pending storage number according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole which is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When the game balls enter the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls can be paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

The variable winning a prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning hole which changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are provided. Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When the game balls enter the second start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device including the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can be changed between the closed state and the open state.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the left and right lower sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when one of the general winning openings 10 is entered, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a big winning opening is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening door is a special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening, and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

The entry of a game ball into each prize hole including the general prize hole 10 is also referred to as a "prize". In particular, winning at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also called a starting winning.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs a variable display of a normal symbol as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a universal symbol game.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. The universal figure game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure pending memories, which is the number of universal figure pending games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effect is provided in the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball striking device. ) Is provided with a hit ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the action (operation etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of game progression)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotating operation of the hit ball operation handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal figure game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this ordinary figure game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol is "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When the "universal figure hit" is reached, the opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

When the game ball enters the first start winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters into the starting winning opening (winning prize) during the period during execution of the special drawing game, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state described later (starting winning occurs, If the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, the "big hit symbol" is reached and the big hit symbol is given. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit". In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing symbol".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled.

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier of the two. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. In this way, one cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can get the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the big hit game state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

In addition, the "big hit" is set to the big hit type. For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., described later) are prepared, and big hits are made accordingly. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain a large number of prize balls, or a big hit type that has few prize balls or almost no prize balls may be provided.

In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as in the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same. Etc.) the special winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state is over, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure changing time (period during which the special figure is changed) is executed as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average figure change time (the period during which the figure is changed) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of being "Public hit" in the figure game is improved compared to the normal state. The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a "big hit" is likely to occur.

The time saving state and the probability changing state are continued until one of the end conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. The end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of the times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting, etc.).

The normal state is a game state other than special states such as a big hit game state, which is advantageous to the player, a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to be "small hit".

The gaming state may change based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game or enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on/off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As effects to be executed according to the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game is displayed. In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (derived).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative design stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination described later, the decorative design which is not yet stopped and displayed is variably displayed. Is an aspect that continues.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the proportion of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) that is a “big hit” (also called a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach effects are executed. Reach productions include, for example, normal reach and super-reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ..

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7", etc.) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state. In the case of "uncertain variation big hit (normal big hit)" that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation design, and the even decoration pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation design (normal design). After the reach mode is achieved with the non-probability variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", as a display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative design (for example, "" 1 3 5”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “small hit”). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the display result of the special drawing game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state of a mode similar to small hit game state) and when it is "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative design does not become the reach mode, but as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach-miss".) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes "non-reach-miss"). Further, when the display result is "miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination ("reach miss") (Also referred to as) fixed decoration pattern may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern becomes “reach lost”).

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice production includes a notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed and a look-ahead notice production that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetching notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, once the decorative design is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative design, and then the variable display is resumed, one variable display can be simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit mid-game production for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit performance, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect showing that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, in some big hitting type (the big hitting type of the big hitting game state of the form similar to the small hitting game state, for example, the big hitting type which makes the following game state the high-precision state) big hitting game By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-precision state. May be.

Further, for example, when the special drawing game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, a production control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and progresses in the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of general figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling a gaming state, a small hitting gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped partially or entirely. Alternatively, all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts the numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display device 25A, the second hold display device 25B, the universal figure hold display device 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal.

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (the game ball passes or the game ball passes from the various switches for detecting the game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23)). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle has entered is transmitted and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal means that the passage or entry of the game ball has been detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, production control board (command for designating (notifying) the progress status of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of the special figure game (including a big hit type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later). )), the status of the game (for example, the start and end of variable display, the status of opening of the special winning opening, the occurrence of winnings, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125 are mounted.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121, thereby performing a process together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12, and an effect to be executed). (Including the determination of). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the effect execution based on a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and is a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal according to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designating signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output the sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting/extinguishing state of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. In addition, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L, 8R, drives the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound designating signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designating signal from the speakers 8L, 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of turning on/off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

The random number circuit 124 updatable counts the numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port of.

Substrates other than the main substrate 11, such as the effect control substrate 12, the sound control substrate 13, and the lamp control substrate 14, are also referred to as sub substrates. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function like the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flag, counter, and buffer stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control command is received, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized, for example, in the image display device 5.

When the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power cut), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop time process immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes a process of adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for advancing the game, the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed by using the error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be normal.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). In accordance with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. For these commands, the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the recovery from the power interruption has been performed or is being restored from the power interruption. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is taken at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can regularly execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to execute the predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are performed via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 and start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, whereby the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, the control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, the control of the game state, etc. are realized. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), the management of execution and suspension of the general figure game, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure hit". The execution of the general figure game is performed by driving the normal pattern display device 20, and the general figure reservation display unit 25C is turned on to display the number of general figure reservations.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when an electric power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of held memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, the process of prefetching the display result and the variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the start winning set to be transmitted in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In addition, in each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game, based on the presence or absence of the hold information. In addition, in the special symbol normal process, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special drawing game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

When making various determinations based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which the determination value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the determination result) are referenced. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random number value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether or not reach, etc.), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, the setting process for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol It includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, the stop display (deriving) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes the process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", when the game is controlled to the time saving state or the probability changing state, and when the cut-out is completed, the game state is also updated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on that the display result is "big hit" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the special winning opening and an upper limit number of executions of the round are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening preprocessing is completed.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The processing during the big hit opening ends.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the big winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the big hit game state It includes the process of setting to terminate the. Then, when the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, or a certain change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening to the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result of "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing is ended.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included is included. When the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during opening of the small hitting ends.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hitting end processing is ended.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register settings of the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit) are performed. Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control processing, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation are executed.

Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 occurs in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt that occurs when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing of step S76, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to the processing in step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetching notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice production are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative design in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command or the like specifying start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In this variable display start setting processing, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the effect display during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating that the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what has been done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. When a production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6." Update to ". On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command is not received without receiving the command designating the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . Further, in the small hitting production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to end the small winning game state, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In the small hitting end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

The big hit midfield effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating termination of the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit midfield effect process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of effect control of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the ending effect process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, the game medium is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting a medal, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus when the stop symbol combination becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine in which one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus) are installed.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by mounting a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In the present specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is “100%” or less than “100%”.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 084AK)
Hereinafter, the characteristic unit 084AK according to the present embodiment will be described.

In the characteristic part 084AK, a specific effect mode capable of executing a hint effect, an operation effect, and an operation standby effect, which will be described later, and a normal effect mode in which the suggestion effect, the operation effect, and the operation standby effect are not executed are provided as effect modes. Has been.

In the present embodiment, when the high base state (time saving state, probability variation state) is controlled, the effect mode can be set to either the specific effect mode or the normal effect mode based on the selection by the player. On the other hand, when it is controlled to the low base state (normal state), the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode without being set to the specific effect mode.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot gaming state, which is an advantageous state for the player, is finished, it is configured to be controllable to a high base state, and an ending effect that notifies the end of the jackpot gaming state is provided. A mode setting screen for receiving one of a specific effect mode setting instruction for setting the effect mode to the specific effect mode and a normal effect mode setting instruction for setting the effect mode to the normal effect mode in the period being executed Can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

When the ending effect is executed and the mode setting screen is displayed, the player operates the detection means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B that can detect the operation (operation) of the player. When the specific effect mode setting instruction is input, the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode when the ending effect ends and the high base state is controlled. On the other hand, while the ending effect is being executed and the mode setting screen is displayed, the player inputs a normal effect mode setting instruction by operating the detecting means such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B. In this case, when the ending effect ends and the high base state is controlled, the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode.

In the present embodiment, when the ending effect ends without inputting any of the specific effect mode setting instruction and the normal effect mode setting instruction, and when the display of the mode setting screen ends, the ending effect ends. , When the high base state is controlled, the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode.

When the production mode is set to the specific production mode in the state of being controlled to the high base state, when the high base state ends and is controlled to the low base state, the production mode is changed from the specific production mode. It is possible to switch to the normal production mode.

FIG. 8-1(a) shows a timing chart of an effect regarding the characteristic part 084AK when the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode, the operation effect is executed during the preset operation period during execution of the variable display.

The operation effect as the promotion effect is an effect for promoting the operation of the player with respect to the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B as the detection means capable of detecting the operation of the player.

In the present embodiment, any one of the first operation effect and the second operation effect can be executed as the operation effect.

As the first operation effect as the first promotion effect, the image display device includes the first operation image AK1 showing the push button 31B shown in FIG. 8-1B and the first message image showing the message “press”. 5 is an effect displayed on the screen of No. 5 and urging the player's action (the action of pushing the push button 31B) with respect to the push button 31B.

The second operation effect as the second promotion effect includes the second operation image AK2 showing the stick controller 31A shown in FIG. 8-1(b) and the second message image showing the message "close" in the image display device. This is an effect that is displayed on the screen of No. 5 and urges the player's action with respect to the stick controller 31A (the action of pulling the stick controller 31A toward you).

Although details will be described later, when the second operation effect is executed, the jackpot gaming state is controlled at a higher rate than when the first operation effect is executed (the jackpot expectation is high). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which one of the first operation effect and the second operation effect is executed as the operation effect, and to improve the game enjoyment.

As shown in FIG. 8-1(a), when the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode, the detection means corresponding to the operation effect when the operation effect is being executed during the execution of the variable display. When the player's action with respect to is detected by the detection means, the operation effect is ended, and the display result in the variable display becomes “big hit”, and there is a possibility that the big hit game state is controlled (big hit expectation, big hit). A notification effect for notifying the reliability) is executed. According to such a configuration, the player can participate in the game and the interest in the game can be improved.

Specifically, when the player's action (the action of pressing the push button 31B) with respect to the push button 31B as the detection means corresponding to the first operation effect is detected while the first operation effect is being executed, A notification effect as a specific effect is executed. Further, when the player's action (the action of pulling the stick controller 31A) with respect to the stick controller 31A as the detection means corresponding to the second operation effect is detected while the second operation effect is being executed, it is determined as a specific effect. Notification effect is executed.

In the present embodiment, one of a big hit notification effect and a loss notification effect can be executed as the notification effect. In the big hit notification production, a third message image representing the message "big hit!" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the display result of the variable display becomes "big hit", and it is notified that the big hit game state is controlled. It is a production to do. For the loss notification production, a fourth message image representing a message "sorry!" is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the display result of the variable display is other than "big hit", and the big hit game state is not controlled. It is a production to do.

The notification effect is started based on the fact that the operation of the player has been detected with respect to the detecting means corresponding to the operation effect after the operation period has started and the operation effect has been started, and continues until the operation period ends. Is executed, and ends based on the end of the operation period.

As shown in FIG. 8-1(a), when the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode, the operation standby effect is executed in the standby period before the operation period is started and the operation effect is started. To be done.

The operation standby effect as the promotion suggestion effect is an effect that displays the standby image AK3 shown in FIG. 8-1(c) on the screen of the image display device 5 and suggests that the operation effect is executed.

In the present embodiment, the standby period as the predetermined period is set in advance to the period from the start of the variable display to the start of the operation period and the start of the operation effect.

In the characteristic portion 084AK, the operation standby effect is an effect mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the first display mode shown in FIG. 8-1(c), an effect mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the second display mode, and It is configured to be executable in any one of an effect mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in three display modes and an effect mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the fourth display mode.

As shown in FIG. 8-1(c), the standby image AK3 displayed in the first display mode is an image showing a white and rectangular background image and a push button 31B arranged so as to be superimposed on the background image. And, are included. The standby image AK3 displayed in the second display mode includes a blue and rectangular background image and an image representing the push button 31B arranged so as to be superimposed on the background image. The standby image AK3 displayed in the third display mode includes a red and rectangular background image and an image representing the push button 31B arranged so as to be superimposed on the background image. The standby image AK3 displayed in the fourth display mode includes a rainbow-colored rectangular background image and an image representing the push button 31B arranged so as to be superimposed on the background image. That is, the color of the background image included in the standby image AK3 differs depending on the display mode of the standby image AK3.

Although the details will be described later, when the operation standby production is executed in the production mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the second display mode, the operation standby production is performed in the production mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the first display mode. The jackpot expectation is higher than when it was executed (the jackpot game state is controlled at a high rate). Further, when the operation standby effect is executed in the effect mode of displaying the standby image AK3 in the third display mode, when the operation standby effect is executed in the effect mode of displaying the standby image AK3 in the second display mode. The expectation for a big hit is high. Further, when the operation standby effect is executed in the effect mode of displaying the standby image AK3 in the fourth display mode, when the operation standby effect is executed in the effect mode of displaying the standby image AK3 in the third display mode. The expectation for a big hit is high. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect mode of the operation standby effect and improve the interest of the game.

Although details will be described later, when the operation standby production is executed in the production mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the second display mode, the operation standby is performed in the production mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the first display mode. The degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed is high (the second operation effect is executed at a high rate) and the expectation degree that the first operation effect is executed is low (a low rate) as compared to when the effect is executed. Then, the first operation effect is executed). Further, when the operation standby effect is executed in the effect mode of displaying the standby image AK3 in the third display mode, when the operation standby effect is executed in the effect mode of displaying the standby image AK3 in the second display mode. In comparison, the degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed is high, and the degree of expectation that the first operation standby effect is executed is low. Further, when the operation standby effect is executed in the effect mode of displaying the standby image AK3 in the fourth display mode, when the operation standby effect is executed in the effect mode of displaying the standby image AK3 in the third display mode. In comparison, the degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed is high, and the degree of expectation that the first operation effect is executed is high. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect mode of the operation standby effect and improve the interest of the game.

In the characteristic part 084AK, after the variable display is started and the standby period is started, the operation standby production is started in the production mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the first display mode, and then during the standby period. In addition, it is possible to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect to the effect mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in any one of the second display mode to the fourth display mode.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device and hit in the game area enters (enters) the second starting winning hole formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, The second starting opening switch 22B is configured to be able to detect the winning game ball, and during the waiting period, the second starting opening switch 22B as the specific detecting means detects the gaming ball as the game medium (the game. Based on the fact that the ball has won the second starting winning opening), it is possible to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect (change the display mode of the standby image AK3).

More specifically, the details will be described later, but during the waiting period, every time a game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, a random number lottery is executed to change the effect mode of the operation waiting effect. Whether or not is determined. That is, in the standby period, each time the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, it is possible to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect, and change the effect mode of the operation standby effect in multiple stages. It is configured to be able to.

In the characteristic part 084AK, the random number lottery is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B when the operation standby effect is being executed in one effect mode (first mode) during the standby period. Is executed and it is determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect, the operation waits for another effect mode (second mode) in which the second operation effect is expected to be executed higher than the one effect mode. The presentation mode of the presentation is changed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to accelerate the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the present embodiment, during the standby period, when the operation standby effect is executed in the effect mode of displaying the standby image AK3 in one of the first to fourth display modes, the game ball is When it is determined that the random number lottery is executed based on the detection by the second starting opening switch 22B and the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed, the second operation effect of the first display mode to the fourth display mode. Is displayed next to the one display mode (the expectation level for executing the second operation effect is one step higher than the one mode), and the standby image AK3 is displayed. The effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed to the effect mode.

For example, in the standby period, when the operation standby effect is executed in the effect mode of displaying the standby image AK3 in the second display mode, the random number is based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B. When the lottery is executed and it is determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect, the expectation that the second operation effect is executed among the first display mode to the fourth display mode is the second highest after the second display mode. The effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed to the effect mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the third display mode.

According to such a configuration, in the standby period, the larger the number of game balls shot, the number of times the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B (the gaming ball detected by the second starting opening switch 22B). The number of random numbers is increased and the number of times the random number lottery is executed increases. Then, as the number of times the random number lottery is executed increases, the number of times determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect increases, and the effect mode of the operation standby effect has a higher degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed. The performance mode changes to a higher performance mode, and the ratio of the second operation performance being executed as the operation performance increases.

Therefore, in the characterizing portion 084AK, as compared with the case where the first number (for example, three) of game balls are detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the waiting period, the second starting opening switch 22B is used in the waiting period. It is expected that the second operation effect will be executed at a higher rate when a second number (eg, 9) of game balls than the first number is detected, rather than one effect mode (first mode). The operation standby effect is executed in another effect mode (second mode) with a high degree. According to such an aspect, it is possible to accelerate the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the characteristic portion 084AK, compared to when the first number of game balls is detected by the second starting port switch 22B in the waiting period, the second starting port switch 22B is more than the first number in the waiting period. When the two game balls are detected, the second operation effect having a higher jackpot expectation than the first operation effect is executed at a higher rate. According to such an aspect, it is possible to accelerate the launch of the game medium and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the standby period, when the game ball is not detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, the random number lottery is not executed, and the effect mode of the operation standby effect is one of the effect modes (first mode). It does not change to another effect mode (second mode) in which the degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed is higher than the effect mode (maintained in the one effect mode). According to such a configuration, it is possible to accelerate the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the characteristic part 084AK, the waiting period is, as shown in FIG. 8A, a first waiting period, a second waiting period after the first waiting period, and a third waiting period after the second waiting period. The period is included.

Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, when the random number lottery is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, it is determined that the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed. The proportion to be performed is configured to be different depending on in which of the first waiting period to the third waiting period the random number lottery is performed. That is, in the present embodiment, the ratio of determining to change the performance mode of the operation standby performance in one period (first period) of the first standby period to the third standby period, and the first standby period to the third standby period. The ratio determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect in the other period (second period) after the one period in the standby period is different from each other. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when it is determined whether or not to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect by executing the random number lottery based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B. In the second standby period, when the random number lottery is executed, the proportion determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect is the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed in the first standby period. The rate determined to change the production mode of the operation standby production when the random number lottery is executed in the third standby period is higher than the rate determined to change the production mode in the second standby period. When the random number lottery is executed, it is configured to be higher than the rate at which it is determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect.

In the characteristic portion 084AK, it is possible to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect to a predetermined effect mode (predetermined mode) in one period (first period) of the first to third standby periods. On the other hand, without changing to a specific performance mode (specific mode) in which the jackpot expectation is higher than the predetermined performance mode, another period (first period) after the first period in the first to third standby periods In the second period), the production mode of the operation standby production can be changed to the specific production mode.

According to such a configuration, at least until another period after the one period arrives, the effect mode of the operation standby effect changes to the specific effect mode in which the jackpot expectation degree is higher than the predetermined effect mode. The player's expectations for doing can be sustained. Therefore, with such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, although details will be described later, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed to the second display in the first standby period or the second standby period. It is possible to change the display mode of the standby image AK3 to the fourth display mode during the third standby period without changing the display mode to the fourth display mode. It is configured. When the variable display result is other than “big hit”, the display mode of the standby image AK3 can be changed to the second display mode in the first standby period or the second standby period, while the third display is possible. The display mode of the standby image AK3 can be changed to the third display mode during the third standby period without changing the mode.

The characteristic part 084AK is configured to limit the change of the operation standby effect until the time limit as the specific period elapses after the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed. According to such a configuration, the time interval from the change of the effect mode of the operation standby effect to the change of the effect mode of the operation standby effect is kept at least a specific period or more, and after the operation standby effect is started. The effect of the operation standby effect can be improved by lengthening the time until the change of the effect mode of the operation standby effect is completed based on the change of the display mode of the standby image AK3 to the upper limit display mode.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, although the details will be described later, the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the limit period from the change of the effect mode of the operation standby effect until the time limit elapses. When this is done, the random number lottery for determining whether or not to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect is not performed, and the effect mode of the operation standby effect is restricted so as not to change. In the present embodiment, the time limit is preset to 3 seconds.

In the present embodiment, when the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode, standby image AK3 can be displayed even during a period other than the standby period. Specifically, when the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode, the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed (stopped) after the operation period is started in the period other than the standby period, and the variable display is displayed. While the standby image AK3 is not displayed in the period until the end, the standby image AK3 is displayed in the period other than the period from the start of the operation period to the end of the variable display among the periods other than the standby period. To be done. When the standby image AK3 is displayed during a period other than the standby period when the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode, the standby image AK3 is displayed in the first display mode and the second to fourth display modes. It is not displayed in the display mode.

In this embodiment, when the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode, the standby image AK3 is not displayed.

FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S171 of the effect control process process as the variable display start setting process regarding the characteristic part 084AK.

When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop design or the like to be the fixed decorative design as the variable display result of the decorative design (step 084AKS101).

In the present embodiment, in step S110 of the special symbol process processing, the variable display result such as whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit", and the type of big hit when the "big hit" is determined. It is configured to transmit (transmit) a variable display result notification command, which is a performance control command indicating the variable display result determined in the special symbol normal process to be executed, from the main board 11 to the performance control board 12. There is. Further, in the present embodiment, a variation pattern designating command, which is an effect control command indicating the variation pattern determined in step S111 of the special symbol process process, is configured to be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. ing.

In step 084AKS101, the effect control CPU 120 displays the variable display result such as the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the variation pattern such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Based on this, the final stop design is determined.

After executing the processing of step 084AKS101, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode (step 084AKS102). When it is determined that the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode (step 084AKS102; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the notification effect (step 084AKS103).

Specifically, in step 084AKS103, the effect control CPU 120 performs a random number lottery using the notification effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-3, and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit”. Depending on whether or not, the type of notification effect is determined to be either a big hit notification effect or a loss notification effect.

As shown in FIG. 8C, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit”, the type of notification effect is determined to be the big hit notification effect, and not to the loss notification effect. On the other hand, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is other than "big hit", the type of the notification effect is determined to be the loss notification effect and not the big hit notification effect. According to such a configuration, the player finishes the variable display and outputs the variable display result based on which of the big hit notification effect and the loss notification effect is executed as the notification effect. Even before, it is possible to recognize whether or not to be controlled to the big hit game state, it is possible to improve the game enjoyment.

Returning to FIG. 8-2, after executing the processing of step 084AKS103, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the type of operation effect (step 084AKS104).

Specifically, in step 084AKS104, the effect control CPU 120 performs a random number lottery by using the operation effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-4, and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit”. Depending on whether or not, the type of operation effect is determined to be one of the first operation effect and the second operation effect.

Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the final display mode, which is the display mode of the standby image AK3 when the standby period ends, is the upper limit display of the standby image AK3 determined in step 084AKS105 to step 084AKS107, which will be described later. When it is determined that the mode matches the mode (step 084AKS208; Yes), in step 084AKS212 described later, control is performed to execute the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104.

As shown in FIG. 8-4, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit”, the type of operation effect is the second operation at a rate higher than the rate determined as the first operation effect. It is decided to direct. On the other hand, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is other than “big hit”, the type of operation effect is determined to be the first operation effect at a rate higher than the rate determined to be the second operation effect.

With such a configuration, when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; Yes), when the second operation effect is executed, compared to when the first operation effect is executed. The big hit expectation is high.

Returning to FIG. 8-2, after performing the process of step 084AKS104, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 is set to the fourth display mode (step 084AKS105).

Specifically, in step 084AKS105, the effect control CPU 120 performs random number lottery by using the first upper limit display mode determination table shown in FIG. 8-5(a), and thereby the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Is a "big hit" and whether the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104 is the first operation effect or the second operation effect, the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 is determined. , A fourth display mode and a display mode other than the fourth display mode (first display mode to third display mode).

As shown in FIG. 8-5(a), when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit”, the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 can be set to the fourth display mode, while the variable display result can be changed. When the variable display result indicated by the display result notification command is other than "big hit", the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 is determined to be a display mode other than the fourth display mode, and is not determined to the fourth display mode. With such a configuration, the player wins the jackpot before the variable display ends and the variable display result is derived and displayed based on the standby image AK3 being displayed in the fourth display mode. Since it is possible to recognize that the game is controlled in the game state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. With such a configuration, when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; Yes), when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the fourth display mode, the standby image AK3 is displayed. The jackpot expectation is higher than when the final display mode is a display mode other than the fourth display mode.

When the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit” and the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104 is the first operation effect, the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 is set to the fourth display mode. While the display mode other than the fourth display mode is determined at a rate higher than that determined in step 084, when the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104 is the second operation effect, the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed to A display mode other than the fourth display mode is determined at a ratio lower than the ratio determined as the fourth display mode. With such a configuration, when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; Yes), when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the fourth display mode, the final display of the standby image AK3 is performed. The degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed is higher and the degree of expectation that the first operation effect is executed is lower than when the mode is a display mode other than the fourth display mode.

In the present embodiment, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is "big hit" and the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104 is the first operation effect, the upper limit display mode of standby image AK3 is displayed. Is determined as a display mode other than the fourth display mode, and is not determined as the fourth display mode. With such a configuration, when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the fourth display mode having the highest expectation that the second operation effect is executed among the first display mode to the fourth display mode, It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged and the interest in the game from deteriorating because the first operation effect is executed.

Returning to FIG. 8-2, after executing the process of step 084AKS105, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 is determined to be the fourth display mode in step 084AKS105 (step 084AKS106). ..

When determining that the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 is not determined to be the fourth display mode (step 084AKS106; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 to the first display mode to the third display mode. It is determined to be one of the modes (step 084AKS107). Specifically, in step 084AKS107, the effect control CPU 120 performs a random number lottery using the second upper limit display mode determination table shown in FIG. 8-5(b), and thus the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104. Depending on which is the first operation effect or the second operation effect, the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 is determined to be one of the first display mode to the third display mode.

As shown in FIG. 8-5(b), when the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104 is the first operation effect, the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 is higher than the ratio determined as the first display mode. Is determined to be the second display mode at a lower rate, and is determined to be the third display mode at a rate lower than the rate determined to be the second display mode. On the other hand, when the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104 is the second operation effect, the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 is determined to be the second display mode at a rate higher than the rate determined to the first display mode. Then, the third display mode is determined at a rate higher than the rate determined in the second display mode. With such a configuration, when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; Yes), when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the first display mode, the final display of the standby image AK3 is performed. Compared to when the mode is the second display mode, the degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed is low, and the degree of expectation that the first operation effect is executed is high. When the final display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; Yes), when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the second display mode, the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the third mode. Compared with the display mode, the degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed is low, and the degree of expectation that the first operation effect is executed is high.

As described above, in step 084AKS104, in accordance with the operation effect determination table shown in FIG. 8-4, the type of operation effect is the first operation effect when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit”. When the second operation effect is determined at a rate higher than the determined rate and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is other than “big hit”, the rate is higher than the rate determined for the second operation effect. The first operation effect is determined. Therefore, when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; Yes), when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the first display mode, the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the second display mode. The big hit expectation is higher than when the display mode is set, and when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the second display mode, the big hit expectation is higher than when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the third display mode. The degree is high.

As shown in FIG. 8-5(b), in the present embodiment, when the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104 is the first operation effect, the upper limit display mode of standby image AK3 is set to the second display mode. And the third display mode, and not the first display mode. According to such a configuration, when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the first display mode having the lowest expectation that the second operation effect is executed among the first display mode to the fourth display mode, The second operation effect is executed, and it is possible to prevent the player from being confused and degrading the interest in the game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, during the waiting period, each time the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, random number lottery is executed to determine whether or not to change the effect mode of the operation waiting effect. decide.

However, although details will be described later, after the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed to the upper limit display mode determined in step 084AKS105 to step 084AKS107, even if the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, The random number lottery is not executed, the display mode of the standby image AK3 does not change, and the effect mode of the operation standby effect does not change.

Even if the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed to the upper limit display mode determined in step 084AKS105 to step 084AKS107, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, the operation standby effect is produced. In the case where the effect mode can be changed, when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the one display mode, the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the second operation mode rather than the one display mode. The second operation effect is executed at a lower rate than when the display mode has a low expectation to be executed, and the final display mode of the standby image AK3 has a lower jackpot expectation level than the one display mode. It is not possible to prevent the big hit game state from being controlled at a lower rate than in the case of the display mode, which may impair the consistency of the game, confuse the player, and lower the entertainment level of the game.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, after the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed to the upper limit display mode determined in step 084AKS105 to step 084AKS107, in order to maintain the consistency of the game and suppress the deterioration of the enjoyment of the game. Even when the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, the random number lottery is not executed, the display mode of the standby image AK3 does not change, and the effect mode of the operation standby effect does not change.

Returning to FIG. 8-2, after performing the process of step 084AKS107, or when determining in step 084AKS106 that the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 is determined to be the fourth display mode (step 084AKS106; Yes), for effect control The CPU 120 displays the standby image AK3 on the screen of the image display device 5 in the first display mode (step 084AKS108), and starts the operation standby effect.

After performing the process of step 084AKS108, or when it is determined in step 084AKS102 that the effect mode is not set to the specific effect mode (the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode) (step 084AKS102; No), effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern (step 084AKS109). Specifically, in step 084AKS109, the effect control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns prepared (set) in advance in accordance with the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command. Set as a production control pattern.

After executing the processing of step 084AKS109, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 according to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command (step 084AKS110).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for starting variable display of decorative patterns and the like on the screen of the image display device 5 (step 084AKS111). Specifically, in step 084AKS111, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the display control command (command) specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined in step 084AKS109 to the VDP of the display control unit 123. As a result, the variation of the decorative pattern is started in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

After executing the processing of step 084AKS111, the effect control CPU 120 sets the setting for updating the display of the hold display and the active display displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of the variable display. Perform (step 084AKS112).

After executing the process of step 084AKS112, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "2" which is the value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step 084AKS113), and executes the variable display start setting process. finish.

FIG. 8-6 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S172 of the effect control process process as the effect process during variable display regarding the characteristic part 084AK.

When the variable display effect process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure variation time, which is the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern, has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. Is determined (step 084AKS201). Specifically, in step 084AKS201, the effect control CPU 120 updates the timer value of the effect control process timer by, for example, subtracting 1, and corresponds to the updated timer value from the effect control pattern determined in step 084AKS109. By determining whether or not the end code is read out, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step 084AKS201; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode (step 084AKS202). When it is determined that the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode (step 084AKS202; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the standby period based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. (Step 084AKS203).

When it is determined to be in the standby period (step 084AKS203; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the operation standby effect process (step 084AKS204).

FIG. 8-7(a) is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step 084AKS204 as the operation standby effect process for the characteristic part 084AK.

When the operation standby effect process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a second starting opening winning award designation command reception flag provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on (step 084AKS301).

In the present embodiment, each time the game ball that has won the second starting winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, the second starting opening winning designation that indicates that the gaming ball has won the second starting winning opening The command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

The second start opening winning award designation command reception flag is based on that it is determined that the second starting winning award winning designation command is received from the main board 11 in the command analysis processing executed in step S75 of the effect control main processing. Is set to the ON state. The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not the game ball has won the second start winning opening by determining whether or not the second start opening winning designation command reception flag is on.

When it is determined that the second start mouth prize designation command reception flag is not on (step 084AKS301; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation standby effect process. With such a configuration, when the game ball is not detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the standby period, the performance mode of the operation standby performance is from the one performance mode to the second performance mode. It does not change to another effect mode in which the degree of expectation that the operation effect is executed is high.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second start mouth winning designation command reception flag is on (step 084AKS301; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the second start mouth winning designation command reception flag and sets it to the off state. (Step 084AKS302).

After executing the processing of step 084AKS302, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 determined in steps 084AKS105 to 084AKS107. (Step 084AKS303).

When it is determined that the current display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS303; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation standby effect process. With such a configuration, after the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed to the upper limit display mode, when the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, the display mode of the standby image AK3 does not change, and the operation is performed. The production mode of the standby production does not change.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the current display mode of the standby image AK3 does not match the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS303; No), the effect control CPU 120 is in the limited period based on, for example, the timer value of the limited period timer. It is determined whether or not (step 084AKS304). The time limit timer is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and counts down the remaining time of the time limit. In step 084AKS304, the effect control CPU 120 updates the timer value of the time limit timer by, for example, subtracting 1 from the timer value, and determines whether the updated timer value is 0. Determine whether or not.

When it is determined that the time limit is reached (step 084AKS304; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation standby effect process. With such a configuration, when the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the limited period from the change of the effect mode of the operation standby effect until the time limit elapses, the effect mode of the operation standby effect is Limited to not change.

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the limited period (step 084AKS304; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the limiting condition shown in FIG. 8-7(b) is satisfied (step 084AKS305).

As shown in FIG. 8-7(b), in the present embodiment, the limiting condition when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit” is the first waiting period or the second waiting period. The first standby period is set as the limiting condition when the current display mode of the standby image AK3 is set to the third display mode and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is other than “big hit”. Alternatively, it is set that the current display mode of the standby image AK3 is the second display mode in the second standby period.

Returning to FIG. 8-7(a), when it is determined that the restriction condition is satisfied (step 084AKS305; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation standby effect process. With such a configuration, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the display mode of the standby image AK3 can be changed to the second display mode and the third display mode in the first standby period or the second standby period. On the other hand, the display mode of the standby image AK3 can be changed to the fourth display mode during the third standby period without changing to the fourth display mode. When the variable display result is other than “big hit”, the display mode of the standby image AK3 can be changed to the second display mode in the first standby period or the second standby period, while the third display is possible. Without changing to the mode, the display mode of the standby image AK3 can be changed to the third display mode in the third standby period.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the restriction condition is not satisfied (step 084AKS305; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to change the display mode of the standby image AK3 by performing a random number lottery (step). 084AKS306). Specifically, in step 084AKS306, the effect control CPU 120 performs a random number lottery by using the change determination table shown in FIG. 8-8, so that the random number lottery is any of the first waiting period to the third waiting period. It is determined whether the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed (“changed”) or the display mode of the standby image AK3 is not changed (“no change”) depending on whether the display is performed during the period.

As shown in FIG. 8-8, the ratio determined to change the display mode of the standby image AK3 in the first standby period is higher than the ratio determined to change the display mode of the standby image AK3 in the second standby period. The ratio determined to change the display mode of the standby image AK3 in the second standby period is higher than the ratio determined to change the display mode of the standby image AK3 in the third standby period.

Returning to FIG. 8-7(a), after performing the processing of step 084AKS306, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the determination is made in step 084AKS306 when the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed (step 084AKS307). .. When it is determined that the display mode of the standby image AK3 is not changed (step 084AKS307; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the operation standby effect process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed (step 084AKS307; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the standby image AK3 from the current display mode to the second operation effect. The degree of expectation to be executed is changed to a display mode next to the current display mode (step 084AKS308). With such a configuration, it is possible to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect based on the fact that the game ball has been detected by the second starting opening switch 22B (step 084AKS301; Yes).

After executing the processing of step 084AKS308, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial value of the time limit timer according to the preset time limit (3 seconds in the present embodiment) (step 084AKS309), and operates. The standby effect process ends.

Returning to FIG. 8-6, when it is determined in step 084AKS203 that it is not the standby period (step 084AKS203; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the operation period based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer. It is determined whether or not (step 084AKS205).

When it is determined that it is during the operation period (step 084AKS205; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation effect flag provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on (step 084AKS206). The operation effect flag is set to the ON state based on the start of the operation effect, and is cleared and set to the OFF state based on the end of the variable display in step 084AKS219 described later. The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether the operation effect has started by determining whether the operation effect flag is on.

When it is determined that the operation effect flag is not on (step 084AKS206; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation effect flag to the on state (step 084AKS207).

After executing the process of step 084AKS207, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the final display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 determined in steps 084AKS105 to 084AKS107 ( Step 084AKS208).

When it is determined that the final display mode of the standby image AK3 does not match the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; No), the effect control CPU 120 redetermines the type of operation effect (step 084AKS209).

As described above, in steps 084AKS105 to 084AKS107, the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 is determined according to the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104. If the final display mode of the standby image AK3 does not match the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 determined in step 084AKS105 to step 084AKS107 (step 084AKS208; No), the type determined in step 084AKS104 When the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is one display mode, the final display mode of the standby image AK3 executes the second operation mode more than the one display mode. It is not possible to prevent the second operation effect from being executed at a higher rate than in the case of another display mode with a high expected degree, and the consistency of the game is impaired, the player is confused, and the game is entertained. May decrease.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when it is determined in step 084AKS208 that the final display mode of the standby image AK3 does not match the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the game consistency. In order to keep it and suppress the deterioration of the enjoyment of the game, in step 084AKS209, the type of operation effect is re-determined.

Specifically, in step 084AKS209, the effect control CPU 120 performs a random number lottery using the operation effect re-determination table shown in FIG. 8-9, whereby the final display mode of the standby image AK3 and the variable display result notification command are displayed. The type of operation effect is re-determined according to whether or not the variable display result shown is “big hit”.

When the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the fourth display mode, the final display mode of the standby image AK3 always matches the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; Yes), and therefore the operation shown in FIG. The effect re-determination table shows the rate of re-determination of the type of operation effect when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is one of the first display mode to the third display mode.

As shown in FIG. 8-9, the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit” regardless of whether the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the first display mode to the third display mode. In this case, the type of operation effect is determined to be the second operation effect at a rate higher than that of the first operation effect, and if the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is other than "big hit", The type of effect is determined to be the first operation effect at a rate higher than the rate to be determined to the second operation effect.

With such a configuration, even when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 does not match the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; No), the final display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; Yes). Similarly, when the second operation effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the first operation effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 8-9, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit”, when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the second display mode, the type of operation effect is standby. The second operation effect is re-determined at a higher rate than when the final display mode of the image AK3 is the first display mode, and at a lower rate than when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the first display mode. It is determined again as the first operation effect. Further, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit” and the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the third display mode, the type of operation effect is the final display mode of the standby image AK3. The second operation effect is re-determined at a higher rate than in the second display mode, and the first operation effect is re-determined at a lower rate than when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is in the second display mode. To be done.

As shown in FIG. 8-9, even when the variable display result notification command indicates that the variable display result is other than "big hit", the variable display result notification command indicates that the variable display result is "big hit". When the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the second display mode, the type of the operation effect is reproduced in the second operation effect at a higher rate than when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the first display mode. The final display mode of the standby image AK3 is determined and re-determined as the first operation effect at a lower rate than when the final display mode is the first display mode. Even when the variable display result notification command indicates a variable display result other than "big hit", the final display of the standby image AK3 is the same as when the variable display result notification command indicates a "big hit". When the mode is the third display mode, the type of the operation effect is re-determined as the second operation effect at a higher rate than when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the second display mode, and the standby image AK3 of the standby image AK3 is determined. The first operation effect is re-determined at a lower rate than when the final display mode is the second display mode.

With such a configuration, even when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 does not match the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; No), the final display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; Yes). Similarly, when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the second display mode, the degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed is higher than when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the first display mode. When the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the third display mode and the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the third display mode, The degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed is high, and the degree of expectation that the first operation effect is executed is low.

Returning to FIG. 8-6, when it is determined in step 084AKS206 that the operation effect flag is on (step 084AKS206; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the notification effect flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example. Is determined (step 084AKS210). The notification effect flag is set to the ON state based on the start of the notification effect, and is cleared and set to the OFF state based on the end of the variable display in step 084AKS219 described later. The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether or not the notification effect has started by determining whether or not the notification effect flag is on.

When it is determined that the notification effect flag is not on (step 084AKS210; No), the effect control CPU 120 detects the detection means (the push button 31B when the first operation effect is executed) corresponding to the operation effect being executed. When the second operation effect is being executed, it is determined whether or not the player's action on the stick controller 31A) has been detected (step 084AKS211).

When it is determined that the player's action with respect to the detection means is not detected (step 084AKS211; No), the effect control CPU 120 controls to execute the operation effect (step 084AKS212).

Specifically, when it is determined in step 084AKS208 that the final display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; Yes), in step 084AKS212, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type determined in step 084AKS104. The control for executing the operation effect is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step 084AKS208 that the final display mode of the standby image AK3 does not match the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; No), in step 084AKS212, the effect control CPU 120 redetermines in step 084AKS209. The control for executing the operation effect is performed.

When it is determined in step 084AKS211 that the player's action with respect to the detection means is detected (step 084AKS211; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the notification effect flag to the ON state (step 084AKS214).

When it is determined in step 084AKS210 that the notification effect flag is on (step 084AKS; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the type of notification effect determined in step 084AKS103 (step 084AKS215).

After performing the processing of step 084AKS204, step 084AKS209, step 084AKS212, step 084AKS214, or step 084AKS215, or when determining in step 084AKS202 that the effect mode is not set to the specific effect mode (step 084AKS202; No), step When it is determined in 084AKS205 that it is not the operation period (step 084AKS205; No), or when it is determined in step 084AKS208 that the final display mode of the standby image AK3 matches the upper limit display mode (step 084AKS208; Yes), effect control Based on the settings in the effect control pattern determined in step 084AKS107, the CPU 120 performs other control to execute the effect in the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern (step 084AKS213), and in the variable display. The production process ends.

In step 084AKS201, when it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed (step 084AKS201; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the symbol finalization command is received from the main board 11 (step 084AKS216). The symbol determination command is a production control command for designating a variable stop (decision) of the decorative symbol in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5.

When it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step 084AKS216; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display effect effect process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has been received (step 084AKS216; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines in step 084AKS101 by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123. The control to derive and display the final stop design (fixed decorative design) is performed (step 084AKS217).

After executing the process of step 084AKS217, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode (step 084AKS218).

When it is determined that the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode (step 084AKS218; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the operation effect flag and the notification effect flag and sets them to the off state (step 084AKS219), and the restriction is performed. The period timer is reset and the timer value of the limited period timer is set to 0 (step 084AKS084AKS220).

After executing the processing of step 084AKS220, the effect control CPU 120 displays the standby image AK3 on the screen of the image display device 5 in the first display mode (step 084AKS221).

After executing the process of step 084AKS221 or when determining in step 084AKS218 that the effect mode is not set to the specific effect mode (step 084AKS218; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. , A predetermined time is set (step 084AKS222). The hit start designation command is an effect control command for specifying the display of an effect image showing the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and is also called a "fanfare command".

After executing the processing of step 084AKS222, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3" which is the value corresponding to the special figure per wait processing (step 084AKS223), and executes the variable display effect processing. finish.

FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S177 of the effect control process process as the ending effect process for the characteristic part 084AK.

When the ending effect process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, for example, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, whether or not it is the ending effect period during which the ending effect is executed (step 084AKS401). Specifically, in step 084AKS401, the effect control CPU 120 updates the timer value of the effect control process timer by, for example, subtracting 1, and based on the updated timer value, it is a preset ending effect period. Or not.

When it is determined that it is the ending effect period (step 084AKS401; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the mode setting screen has already been displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (step 084AKS402). When it is determined that the mode setting screen is not yet displayed (step 084AKS402; No), the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the mode setting screen (step 084AKS403).

After performing the processing of step 084AKS403 or when determining in step 084AKS402 that the mode setting screen has already been displayed (step 084AKS402; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the mode provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example. It is determined whether the setting flag is on (step 084AKS404). The mode setting flag is set to the ON state based on receipt of either the specific effect mode setting instruction or the normal effect mode setting instruction. The effect control CPU 120 can determine whether the player has selected one of the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode by determining whether the mode setting flag is on. it can.

When it is determined that the mode setting flag is not on (step 084AKS404; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect mode setting instruction is received (step 084AKS405). When it is determined that the specific effect mode setting instruction has not been received (step 084AKS405; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the normal effect mode setting instruction has been received (step 084AKS406).

When it is determined that the normal effect mode setting instruction has been accepted (step 084AKS406; Yes) or when it is determined that the specific effect mode setting instruction has been accepted in step 084AKS405 (step 084AKS405; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the mode setting flag. Is set to the ON state (step 084AKS407).

After executing the process of step 084AKS407, or when determining that the mode setting flag is ON in step 084AKS404 (step 084AKS404; Yes), or determining that the normal effect mode setting instruction is not accepted in step 084AKS406 (Step 084AKS404; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the ending effect (step 084AKS408), and ends the ending effect process.

When it is determined in step 084AKS401 that it is not the ending effect period (step 084AKS401; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the display of the mode setting screen (step 084AKS409), and determines whether or not the mode setting flag is on. The determination is made (step 084AKS410).

When it is determined that the mode setting flag is not on (step 084AKS410; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect mode to the normal effect mode (step 084AKS414). With such a configuration, when the ending effect is ended without inputting any of the specific effect mode setting instruction and the normal effect mode setting instruction and the display of the mode setting screen is ended, the ending effect is ended, and When the base state is controlled, the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode setting flag is ON (step 084AKS410; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect mode (step 084AKS411). Specifically, if it is determined in step 084AKS405 that the specific effect mode setting instruction has been received (step 084AKS405; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect mode to the specific effect mode in step 084AKS411. If it is determined in step 084AKS406 that the normal effect mode setting instruction has been received (step 084AKS406; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect mode to the normal effect mode in step 084AKS411.

After executing the processing of step 084AKS411, the effect control CPU 120 clears the mode setting flag and sets it to the off state (step 084AKS412).

After performing the process of step 084AKS412 or the process of step 084AKS414, the CPU 120 for effect control updates the value of the effect process flag to "0" which is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process ( Step 084AKS413), ending the ending effect process.

Hereinafter, an example of the production operation related to the characteristic unit 084AK will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, an example of the effect operation when the first operation effect is executed as the operation effect after the operation standby effect is executed will be described.

FIG. 8-11(a) shows a state in which the operation standby effect is executed in the effect mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the first display mode in the standby period. In the state shown in FIG. 8-11(a), the standby image AK3 is displayed in the first display mode in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5, and the “left” and “middle” of the image display device 5 are displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is executed in each of the "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R.

8-11(b), in the standby period, random number lottery is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and it is determined that the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed. The display mode of the standby image AK3 shows a state in which the expectation level for executing the second operation effect is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode, which is the second highest in the first display mode. In the state shown in FIG. 8-11(b), a beam image AK4 showing how the beam hits the standby image AK3 is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as an effect that suggests that the display mode of the standby image AK3 changes. The effect displayed in is executed.

FIG. 8-11(c) shows a state in which the first operation effect is being executed in the operation period. In the state shown in FIG. 8-11(c), the first operation image AK1 and the first message image AK5 representing the message “press” are displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

8-11(d), in the operation period, based on the fact that the player's action on the push button 31B, which is the detection means corresponding to the first operation effect, is detected, the suggestive loss effect is executed as the suggestion effect. It shows the state. In the state shown in FIG. 8-11(d), the fourth message image AK6 representing the message “sorry!” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

In the state shown in FIGS. 8-11(c) and 8-11(d), the standby image AK3 is not displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

In FIG. 8-11(e), the variable display ends, and as a display result of the variable display, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5. , The lost symbol (“717”) is stopped and displayed. In the state shown in FIG. 8-11(e), the standby image AK3 is displayed in the first display mode in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5.

Next, an example of the effect operation in the case where the second operation effect is executed as the operation effect after the operation standby effect is executed will be described.

In this case, after the effect operation shown in FIGS. 8-11(a) and 8-11(b) is executed, the effect operation shown in FIG. 8-11(f) is executed.

FIG. 8-11(f) shows a state in which the second operation effect is being executed in the operation period. In the state shown in FIG. 8-11(f), the second operation image AK2 and the second message image AK7 indicating the message “close” are displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

FIG. 8-11(g) shows that the jackpot suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect based on the fact that the player's action on the stick controller 31A which is the detection means corresponding to the second operation effect is detected during the operation period. It shows the state. In the state shown in FIG. 8-11(g), the third message image AK8 representing the message “big hit!” is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

In the states shown in FIGS. 8-11(f) and 8-11(g), the standby image AK3 is not displayed on the screen of the image display device 5.

8-11(h), the variable display ends, and the display result of the variable display is displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the image display device 5. The jackpot pattern (“777”) is stopped and displayed. In the state shown in FIG. 8-11(h), the standby image AK3 is displayed in the first display mode in the lower right corner of the screen of the image display device 5.

As described above, in the characteristic portion 084AK according to the present embodiment, the first number of game balls (game medium) is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B (specific detection means) during the standby period (predetermined period). Compared with the time, the first operation effect (first promotion effect) is higher at a higher rate when the second number of game balls than the first number is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the standby period. It is configured to be able to execute the second operation effect (second promotion effect) having a higher jackpot expectation degree. According to such a configuration, it is possible to accelerate the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the characteristic portion 084AK, compared to when the first number of game balls is detected by the second starting port switch 22B in the waiting period, the second starting port switch 22B is more than the first number in the waiting period. At a higher rate when two game balls are detected, in another effect mode (second mode) in which the second operation effect is more likely to be executed than in one effect mode (first mode). The operation standby effect (promotion suggestion effect) can be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to accelerate the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the characteristic portion 084AK, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, the performance mode of the operation standby performance is changed from one performance mode (first mode) to the one performance mode. Is also configured to be able to be changed to another effect mode (second mode) in which the second operation effect is highly expected to be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to accelerate the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the characteristic portion 084AK, when the game ball is not detected by the second start opening switch 22B in the standby period, the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed from one effect mode (first mode) to the one effect. The second operation effect is configured so as not to be changed to another effect mode (second mode) having a higher degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to accelerate the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, in the characteristic part 084AK, the performance mode of the operation standby performance is from another performance mode (first mode) to another performance mode in which the second operation performance is higher than the one performance mode (second mode). It is configured to limit the change in the effect mode of the operation standby effect until the time limit (specific period) elapses after the change to the second mode). With such a configuration, the effect of the operation standby effect can be improved.

Further, in the characteristic portion 084AK, the ratio of determining to change the performance mode of the operation standby performance in one period (first period) of the first standby period to the third standby period, and the first standby period to the third standby period. The rate of determining to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect in another period (second period) after the one period of the period is different from each other. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the characteristic portion 084AK, it is possible to change the performance mode of the operation standby performance to a predetermined performance mode (predetermined mode) in one period (first period) of the first standby period to the third standby period. On the other hand, without changing to a specific performance mode (specific mode) having a higher jackpot expectation degree than the predetermined performance mode, another period after the one period in the first waiting period to the third standby period. In the (second period), the production mode of the operation standby production can be changed to the specific production mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and is shown in the above-mentioned embodiment so that at least one problem in the conventional technique can be solved. It may have a part of the configuration.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the specific detection means capable of detecting the emitted game ball includes the second starting opening switch 22B as the first specific detection means and the out opening switch as the second specific detection means, Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, the effect mode of the operation standby effect may be variable. Specifically, every time the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, a random number lottery is performed to determine whether or not to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect. It suffices that the out-out switch is configured to be able to detect the game ball that has been shot from the hitting ball launching device and taken into the out-out port without being detected by the second start-up switch 22B.

In such a configuration, when the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B when the number of game media less than a specific number (for example, 25 pieces) is detected by the out opening switch in the standby period, the operation standby When the production mode of the production is changed, it is determined at a predetermined ratio (for example, 5%), and when the specific number or more of the game media are detected by the out mouth switch, the game ball is detected by the second starting mouth switch 22B. In this case, when the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed, the operation mode may be determined at a rate higher than the predetermined rate (for example, 10%).

According to such a configuration, the number of game balls that have been launched from the hitting ball launching device, but have not entered the second starting winning opening, and have not been detected by the second starting opening switch 22B has reached a specified number or more. Based on this, the ratio determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect changes from the predetermined ratio to a ratio higher than the predetermined ratio. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's discouragement in the case where the game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device does not win the second starting winning opening, and to suppress the deterioration of the gaming enjoyment. Further, with such a configuration, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Note that, in such a configuration, similarly to the above-described embodiment, it is determined that the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed by the random number lottery executed based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The ratio is set to be different depending on in which period of the first waiting period to the third waiting period the random number lottery is executed, and a specific number or more of game media are detected by the outlet switch. Depending on whether or not it is performed, the proportions determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect may be different in each period.

For example, when less than a certain number of game media are detected by the outlet switch in the waiting period, the random number lottery is executed in the second waiting period at a rate of 5% when the random number lottery is executed in the first waiting period. When the random number lottery is executed in the third waiting period, it is determined to change the performance mode of the operation standby effect at a rate of 10% when the random number lottery is performed in the third standby period. When a certain number or more of game media are detected, the random number lottery is performed in the first waiting period at a rate of 10%, and the random number lottery is performed in the second waiting period at a rate of 15%. When the random number lottery is executed in the third standby period, it may be configured to determine that the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed at a rate of 20%.

In the above embodiment, the change of the operation standby effect is limited until the time limit elapses after the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed. However, this is merely an example, and the change of the operation standby effect may not be limited during the limited period from the change of the effect mode of the operation standby effect until the time limit elapses.

In the above-described embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the limited period, the operation standby production is performed without performing the random number lottery for determining whether or not to change the production mode of the operation standby production. In the above description, the effect mode is restricted so that it does not change. However, this is merely an example, and the change in the mode of the operation standby effect can be restricted in any mode during the restriction period.

For example, in the limited period, when the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, it is configured to determine whether to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect by performing a random number lottery, and the operation standby When it is determined to change the effect mode of the effect, the effect mode of the operation standby effect may not be changed during the limited period, and the effect mode of the operation standby effect may be changed when the limited period ends. Good (the change of the effect mode of the operation standby effect may be suspended until the limited period ends). With such a configuration, the effect of the operation standby effect can be improved. Alternatively, when a game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in a period other than the limited period, it is determined to change the production mode of the operation standby production by one ratio by performing a random number lottery, while limiting. In the period, when the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, a random number lottery is performed so that it is determined that the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed at another ratio lower than the one ratio. You may. With such a configuration, the effect of the operation standby effect can be improved.

In the above embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the standby period, it is determined whether or not to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect by performing a random number lottery. However, the random number lottery has been described as being determined to change the performance mode of the operation standby performance at a different rate depending on which period of the first to third standby periods is executed. However, this is only an example, and when performing the random number lottery based on the game ball being detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the standby period, the random number lottery is from the first standby period to the third standby period. It may be determined that the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed at the same rate regardless of in which period the operation is performed.

In the above-described embodiment, the ratio determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed in the second standby period is the operation standby when the random number lottery is executed in the first standby period. The rate determined to change the production mode of the operation standby production when the random number lottery is executed in the third standby period is higher than the rate determined to change the production mode of the production in the second standby period. It has been described as being higher than the rate at which it is determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed. However, this is merely an example, and the ratio determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect in each of the first standby period to the third standby period can be set in any mode.

For example, it is configured to determine that the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed at a lower rate as the random number lottery is performed in a later period of the first to third standby periods. Good. That is, the proportion determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed in the second standby period is the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed in the first standby period. Is lower than the rate determined to be changed, and the rate determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed in the third waiting period is the random number lottery executed in the second standby period. It may be set to be lower than the rate at which it is determined that the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed.

Alternatively, when the random number lottery is executed in the second standby period, the proportion determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect is the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed in the first standby period. Is lower than the rate determined to be changed, and the rate determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed in the third waiting period is the random number lottery executed in the second standby period. It may be set to be higher than the rate at which it is determined that the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed.

Alternatively, when the random number lottery is executed in the second standby period, the proportion determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect is the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed in the first standby period. Is higher than the rate determined to change the random number lottery in the third waiting period, the rate determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed in the third waiting period, the random number lottery is executed in the second waiting period. It may be set to be lower than the rate at which it is determined that the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed.

Alternatively, the waiting period may include a first period, a second period after the first period, a third period after the second period, and a period after the third period. And a ratio determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed in the second period in the first period. It is higher than the ratio determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed, and changes the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed in the third period. The determined rate is lower than the rate determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect when the random number lottery is executed in the second period, and the random number lottery is executed in the fourth period. The rate at which it is determined that the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed is higher than the rate at which the effect mode of the operation standby effect is determined when the random number lottery is executed in the third period. You may do it.

In the above embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the display mode of the standby image AK3 can be changed to the second display mode and the third display mode in the first standby period or the second standby period. On the other hand, it is possible to change the display mode of the standby image AK3 to the fourth display mode during the third standby period without changing to the fourth display mode, and the variable display result is other than "big hit". In the first standby period or the second standby period, it is possible to change the display mode of the standby image AK3 to the second display mode, while not changing to the third display mode and the third standby period. Then, it was described that the display mode of the standby image AK3 is configured to be changeable to the third display mode. However, this is only an example, and when the variable display result is “big hit”, the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed to the fourth display mode in any of the first standby period to the third standby period. The standby display image AK3 may be displayed in the third display mode in any of the first standby period to the third standby period when the variable display result is other than the “big hit”. The display mode may be changed.

In the above embodiment, the standby period is described as including three periods of the first standby period to the third standby period, but this is merely an example, and the standby period is configured to include two periods. Alternatively, the waiting period may be configured to include four or more periods.

In the above embodiment, the specific detection means is described as the second starting opening switch 22B. However, this is merely an example, and the specific detection means may have any configuration capable of detecting the game ball that has been launched. For example, the specific detection means may be a general winning opening switch that is capable of detecting the game ball that has been launched from the hitting ball launching device and has been hit in the game area, and then entered the general winning opening 10. Alternatively, the specific detection means may be a gate switch 21 that can detect the game ball that has been launched from the ball launch device and has been driven into the game area and then passed through the passage gate 41. Alternatively, the specific detection means is a first starting opening switch 22A capable of detecting the game ball winning the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A after being launched from the hitting ball launching device and being driven into the game area. May be

In the above embodiment, the standby period is described as the period from the start of the variable display to the start of the operation period. However, this is merely an example, and an arbitrary period before the operation effect is started can be set as the standby period. For example, during execution of another variable display started after the end of the one variable display from a predetermined timing (for example, the timing at which the one variable display is started) in the period in which the one variable display is being executed. The period until the operation effect is started may be set as the standby period. With such a configuration, the operation standby effect can be started before the variable display in which the operation effect is executed is started, and can be executed over a plurality of variable displays to improve the enjoyment of the game. In this case, after the standby period is started at a predetermined timing in the period in which the one variable display is executed, the operation effect is started during the execution of the variable display that is started next to the one variable display. The waiting period may end, or the operation effect is started during execution of the variable display started after the variable display is executed at least one time after the end of the one variable display. Then, the waiting period may be ended.

In the above embodiment, in step 084AKS105, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is other than "big hit", the upper limit display mode of standby image AK3 is not determined as the fourth display mode. But this is just one example. In step 084AKS105, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is other than "big hit", the hold information corresponding to the variable display in which the variable display result is "big hit" (triggering the control to the big hit gaming state) (Holding information) is stored, the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 can be determined to be the fourth display mode, and when the holding information corresponding to the variable display whose variable display result is “big hit” is not stored. The upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 may not be determined to the fourth display mode. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the above-described embodiment, after the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed to the upper limit display mode, the display mode of the standby image AK3 is not changed even if the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B. .. But this is just one example. Even after the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed to the upper limit display mode, when the hold information corresponding to the variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit” is stored, the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B. Each time the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed, a random number lottery is performed to determine whether or not to change the display mode of the standby image AK3, and the display mode of the standby image AK3 can be changed, and the variable display result is a “big hit” variable. When the hold information corresponding to the display is not stored, even if the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, the random number lottery for deciding whether to change the display mode of the standby image AK3 is not performed, and the standby is performed. You may comprise so that the display mode of the image AK3 may not be changed. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the above embodiment, by counting the number of times the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, it is configured to count the number of gaming balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and the standby period. In, either the first operation effect or the second operation effect may be executed as the operation effect in accordance with the number of game balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B. For example, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is "big hit", the number of gaming balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the waiting period (the gaming ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B). When the number of game balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the standby period is less than the first threshold value, the number of game balls is less than the predetermined first threshold value (eg, “35”). The second operation effect may be executed as the operation effect at a high rate, and the first operation effect may be executed as the operation effect at a low rate.

In the above-described embodiment, when the waiting period ends, the display mode of the standby image AK3 is changed to the final display mode determined according to the number of game balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the waiting period. You may do it. For example, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is "big hit", the number of gaming balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the waiting period is a predetermined second threshold value (for example, "30"). When the above is the case, the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is the fourth display mode at a higher rate than when the number of game balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the standby period is less than the second threshold value. May be determined. When the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is other than "big hit", when the number of gaming balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is equal to or greater than the second threshold during the standby period, during the standby period. The final display mode of the standby image AK3 may be determined to be the third display mode at a higher rate than when the number of game balls detected by the second start opening switch 22B is less than the second threshold value. ..

In the above embodiment, the larger the number of game balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, the more the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed to the effect mode in which the second operation effect is more likely to be executed. , And the second operation effect has been described as being executed at a high rate. However, this is only an example, and the larger the number of game balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, the lower the degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed, the lower the degree of expectation that the second operation effect will be executed. The ratio may be changed so that the rate at which the second operation effect is executed decreases. Specifically, a random number lottery is executed based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and when it is determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect, the effect mode of the operation standby effect is set. , The game ball detected by the second starting opening switch 22B by being configured to change from one effect mode to another effect mode in which the expectation of the second operation effect is lower than the one effect mode. As the number increases, the effect mode of the operation standby effect may be changed to an effect mode in which the degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed is lower.

Further, when the number of game balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is less than a predetermined third threshold value (for example, "15"), the number of gaming balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is large. The operation mode of the operation standby effect changes to an effect mode in which the second operation effect is expected to be executed at a higher degree, and the number of game balls detected by the second start opening switch 22B is equal to or greater than the third threshold value. When there is less than a predetermined fourth threshold value (for example, "30" etc.), as the number of game balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B increases, the effect mode of the operation standby effect is such that the second operation effect is executed. When the expected degree is changed to a lower representation mode, and the number of game balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is equal to or greater than the fourth threshold value, the number of gaming balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is increased. As the number increases, the effect mode of the operation standby effect may be changed to an effect mode in which the degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed is higher. Specifically, when the number of game balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is less than the third threshold value and is more than the fourth threshold value, the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed. When it is determined, the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed from one effect mode to another effect mode in which the degree of expectation of the second operation effect is higher than the one effect mode, and the second start opening switch 22B is used. When the number of detected game balls is equal to or greater than the third threshold value and less than the fourth threshold value and it is determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect, the effect mode of the operation standby effect is set to one effect. The aspect may be changed from the aspect to another aspect in which the degree of expectation of the second operation effect is lower than the one aspect.

In the above-described embodiment, as the promotion effect, a special effect that is an effect different from the operation effect may be configured to be executable. The special effect may be an arbitrary effect such as displaying an effect image, outputting a sound, turning on a light emitting means (for example, a 7-segment LED, etc.), operating a winning combination, or a combination thereof. As the promotion effect, both the operation effect and the special effect may be executed, or either one of the operation effect and the special effect may be executed.

In such a configuration, the first special effect and the second special effect may be configured to be executable as special effects. The first special effect as the first promotion effect is an effect that prompts the player to move the push button 31B, and the second special effect as the second promotion effect is an effect that prompts the player to move the stick controller 31A. is there. In this case, when the second special effect is executed as the special effect, the jackpot gaming state may be controlled at a higher rate than when the first special effect is executed as the special effect.

In the above-described embodiment, a special effect that is different from the operation standby effect may be configured to be executable as the promotion suggestion effect. The special effect may be an arbitrary effect such as displaying an effect image, outputting a sound, lighting a light emitting means (for example, a 7-segment LED or the like), operating a winning combination, or a combination thereof. As the promotion suggestion effect, both the operation standby effect and the special effect may be executed, or either one of the operation standby effect and the special effect may be executed.

In such a configuration, the special effect is configured to be executable in any one of a plurality of types of effect modes including at least the first mode and the second mode, and the special effect is the second mode. It may be configured such that when the special effect is performed, the jackpot gaming state is controlled at a higher rate than when the special effect is performed in the first mode.

In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect, the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed from one effect mode to the second effect effect degree of the one effect. It has been described as changing to another production mode that is next to the mode (the degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed is one step higher than the one production mode). However, this is only an example, and when it is determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect, the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed from one effect mode to the degree of expectation that the second operation effect is executed. It is possible to change to any performance mode higher than one performance mode. For example, when it is determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect, the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed from one effect mode (for example, the effect mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the first display mode) to the second effect mode. The degree of expectation that the operation effect is executed is changed to an effect mode that is two steps higher than the one effect mode (for example, an effect mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the third display mode), or the second operation effect is executed. It may be configured such that it can be changed to an effect mode in which the degree of expectation is three stages higher than the one effect mode (for example, an effect mode in which the standby image AK3 is displayed in the fourth display mode). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which effect mode the effect mode of the operation standby effect changes, and improve the interest of the game. In this case, a random number lottery may be used to determine to which effect mode the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed from one effect mode.

In the above embodiment, the color of the background image included in the standby image AK3 is different depending on the display mode of the standby image AK3. However, this is only an example, and the display mode of the standby image AK3 can be set arbitrarily. For example, the color of the image representing the push button 31B included in the standby image AK3 may be different depending on the display mode of the standby image AK3.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, when the specific number (for example, 30) of game balls is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, the effect mode of the operation standby effect is always changed (at a rate of 100%). May be. According to such a configuration, even if the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, it is possible to suppress the discouragement of the player when it is determined in the random number lottery that the effect mode of the operation standby effect is not changed. However, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. Further, with such a configuration, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, by counting the number of times the game ball is detected by the above-mentioned outlet switch, it is configured to count the number of game balls detected by the outlet switch, and the special number by the outlet switch. When (for example, 25) game balls are detected, the effect mode of the operation standby effect may be changed (at a rate of 100%) without fail. According to such a configuration, the number of game balls that have been shot from the hitting ball launch device but have not entered the second start winning opening and are not detected by the second starting opening switch 22B has exceeded the special number. Based on this, the effect mode of the operation standby effect changes. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's discouragement in the case where the game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device does not win the second starting winning opening, and to suppress the deterioration of the gaming enjoyment. Further, with such a configuration, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the above embodiment, the random number lottery is performed every time the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and it is determined whether or not to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect. However, this is only an example, and a random number lottery is performed every time a prescribed number (for example, 5) of game balls are detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and whether or not the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed. May be determined. According to such a configuration, it is possible to accelerate the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the above-described embodiment, a random number is drawn every time a special number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the outlet switch, and it is determined whether or not to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect. Good. According to such a configuration, it is based on the fact that the number of game balls that have been emitted from the hitting ball launching device but have not won the second starting winning opening and are not detected by the second starting opening switch 22B has become a special number. Thus, the effect mode of the operation standby effect can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player's discouragement in the case where the game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device does not win the second starting winning opening, and to suppress the deterioration of the gaming enjoyment. Further, with such a configuration, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the above embodiment, the big hit notification effect is configured to be executable in any one of a plurality of kinds of effect modes, and which effect mode the big hit notification effect is executed is determined according to the big hit type. You may do it. According to such a configuration, the player can recognize the big hit type based on the effect mode of the big hit notification effect, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

In such a configuration, it may be possible to determine in which effect mode the big hit notification effect is to be executed according to the final display mode of the standby image AK3.

For example, when the production mode of the big hit notification effect is configured to include a special mode and the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is one mode (for example, the third display mode), the big hit notification effect is the special mode. When executed, if the big hit type is a specific type (eg, probability variation big hit, etc.), the first ratio (eg, 80%), and if the big hit type is a predetermined type (eg, non-probability variation big hit, etc.) When the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is another mode (for example, the fourth display mode) in which the big hit expectation is higher than the one mode, When the big hit notification effect is executed in the special mode, when the big hit type is the specific type, the third ratio is higher than the first ratio (for example, 100%), and when the big hit type is the predetermined type, the big hit type is the first type. You may make it determine by the 4th ratio (for example, 0% etc.) lower than the ratio of 2.

With such a configuration, when the big hit notification effect is executed in the special mode, the big hit expectation degree in the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is higher than that in the one display mode than in the one display mode. In other display modes with high, the expectation that the jackpot type is the specific type is higher, and the expectation that the jackpot type is the predetermined type is lower. Therefore, when the final display mode of the standby image AK3 is another display mode having a higher jackpot expectation degree than the one display mode, the player is notified of the big hit. It becomes easy to recognize the big hit type based on the presentation mode of the presentation. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the final display mode of the standby image AK3 and improve the interest of the game. Further, with such a configuration, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the above-described embodiment, after the expiration of the limited period, random number lottery is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and it is determined whether to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect. In the case where the number of gaming balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the limited period is less than a predetermined fifth threshold value (for example, "2"), the ratio is one (for example, 10%). When it is determined that the effect mode of the operation standby effect is changed and the number of game balls detected by the second starting opening switch 22B in the limited period is equal to or more than the fifth threshold value, the ratio is higher than the one ratio. It may be determined to change the effect mode of the operation standby effect at another ratio (for example, 20%). According to such a configuration, the player's discouragement is suppressed when the change of the performance mode of the operation standby performance is limited, even though the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B during the limited period. However, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the entertainment appeal. Further, with such a configuration, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the above-described embodiment, the operation standby effect may be executed as the pre-reading announcement effect for announcing the jackpot expectation degree (jackpot reliability) in the variable display which has not been executed yet. Specifically, in the pre-reading notice effect, the standby image AK3 is configured to be displayed, and in the pre-reading period in which the pre-reading notice effect is executed, the random number lottery is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be performed to determine whether to change the display mode of the standby image AK3. With such a configuration, in the period after the pre-reading notice effect is started, it is possible to accelerate the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In this case, an arbitrary period after the standby image AK3 is displayed can be set as the prefetch period. For example, the period from the display of the standby image AK3 to the start of the variable display that is the target of the prefetching notice effect may be set as the prefetching period. Alternatively, the period from the display of the standby image AK3 to the start of the operation effect may be set as the prefetch period.

In the above-described embodiment, when the reach effect of the super reach is being executed, a button image representing the push button 31B is displayed as the promotion effect, and the operation for the push button 31B (the operation of pressing the push button 31B) is prompted. The button effect is configured to be executed, and when the button image is displayed and the operation on the push button 31B is detected, a predetermined cut is performed as the specific effect. The cut-in effect of displaying the in-image on the screen of the image display device 5 may be executed.

In such a configuration, as the button effects, the first button effect as the first promotion effect and the second button effect as the second promotion effect are configured to be executable, and the second button effect is performed. When it is executed, it is configured to be able to control to the big hit game state at a higher rate than when the first button effect is executed, and the second start is performed in the special period before the button effect is executed. Compared to when one number (first number) of game balls is detected by the mouth switch 22B, another number (second number) that is larger than the one number by the second starting mouth switch 22B during the special period. The second button effect may be executed at a higher rate when the game medium is detected. According to such a configuration, it is possible to accelerate the launch of the game ball and improve the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In this case, an arbitrary period before the button effect is executed can be set as the special period. For example, a period from when the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode until the reach effect of the super reach is started (the button effect is started) and the button image is displayed is set as the special period. Good.

In this case, the special background image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as the background image of the effect image including the decorative pattern in the special period, while the special background image is used as the background image in the period other than the special period. A different normal background image may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Specifically, if the period from when the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode until the reach effect of the super reach is started and the button image is displayed is set as the special period, the variable display starts. The normal background image is displayed as the background image during the period from the time when the variable display mode is changed to the reach mode, and the background image is changed from the normal background image to the special background image based on the variable display mode being the reach mode. The background image may be switched from the special background image to the normal background image based on the start of the reach effect of the super reach. With such a configuration, the player can recognize whether or not it is the special period based on whether or not the special background image is displayed as the background image.

In the above embodiment, when the effect mode is set to the specific effect mode, in the period from the start of the operation period to the end of the variable display after the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, the standby image is displayed. It has been described that the standby image AK3 is displayed when the variable display ends without displaying the AK3. However, this is just an example, and when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the standby image AK3 is displayed when the variable display ends, while the big hit symbol is displayed as the display result of the variable display. When the stop display is performed, the standby image AK3 may not be displayed until a predetermined period elapses after the variable display ends. For example, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display, the standby image AK3 is not displayed until the controlled big hit gaming state ends after the end of the variable display after the end of the variable display. It may be configured to limit and display the standby image AK3 when the jackpot gaming state ends.

In the above-described embodiment, the description has been made assuming that the special effect mode and the normal effect mode are provided as the effect modes, but this is merely an example, and the effect modes different from the specific effect mode and the normal effect mode are effected. At least one mode may be provided.

In the above embodiment, when the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode, the operation effect and the suggestion effect are described as not executed, but this is only an example, and the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode. When it is present, the operation effect and the suggestion effect may be configured to be executable.

In the above-described embodiment, when the ending effect ends without inputting any of the specific effect mode setting instruction and the normal effect mode setting instruction, and the display of the mode setting screen ends, the ending effect ends, and It has been described that the effect mode is set to the normal effect mode when controlled to the base state. However, this is just an example, and if the ending effect is ended without inputting any of the specific effect mode setting instruction and the normal effect mode setting instruction and the display of the mode setting screen is ended, the ending effect is ended. However, the effect mode may be set to the specific effect mode when controlled to the high base state.

In the above embodiment, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit” in step 084AKS105 and the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104 is the first operation effect, the standby image AK3 is displayed. The upper limit display mode has been described as not being determined as the fourth display mode. However, this is only an example, and in step 084AKS105, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is “big hit” and the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104 is the first operation effect, The upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 may be set to the fourth display mode.

In the above embodiment, in step 084AKS105, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is other than "big hit", the upper limit display mode of standby image AK3 is not determined as the fourth display mode. However, this is merely an example, and in step 084AKS105, when the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command is other than “big hit”, the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 can be determined as the fourth display mode. It may be configured as is.

In the above embodiment, in step 084AKS107, when the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104 is the second operation effect, the upper limit display mode of standby image AK3 is not determined to be the first display mode. However, this is merely an example, and in step 084AKS107, when the type of operation effect determined in step 084AKS104 is the second operation effect, the upper limit display mode of the standby image AK3 can be determined as the first display mode. It may be configured as is.

(Explanation of means relating to the characteristic part 084AK)
(1) The gaming machine related to the characteristic part 084AK is
A game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 1 or the like) that can perform a game by firing a game medium (for example, a game ball) and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous for a player (for example, a big hit game state) And
Detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player (for example, the stick controller 31A, push button 31B, etc.),
Based on the detection result by the detection means, a specific effect execution means (for example, FIG. 8-1 to FIG. 8-3, FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-11, etc.) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, notification effect), ,
Before the specific effect is executed, an accelerated effect execution unit (for example, FIG. 8-1, FIG. 8-2, or FIG. 8) capable of executing an accelerated effect (for example, an operation effect) that prompts the player to perform an action on the detection unit. -4, FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-9, FIG. 8-11, etc.),
Specific detection means capable of detecting the game medium that has been launched (for example, the second start opening switch 22B),
Equipped with
The promotion effect execution means can execute, as the promotion effect, a first promotion effect (for example, a first operation effect) and a second promotion effect (for example, a second operation effect) (for example, FIG. 1, FIG. 8-2, FIG. 8-4, FIG. 8-6, FIG. 8-9, FIG. 8-11, etc.),
When the second promotion effect is executed, it is possible to control the advantageous state at a higher rate than when the first promotion effect is executed (for example, FIGS. 8-1, 8-4, and 8). -9, etc.),
In the case of controlling to the advantageous state, compared to when the first number of game media are detected by the specific detection means in a predetermined period (for example, a standby period) before the promotion effect is executed, The second promotion effect can be executed at a higher rate when a second number of game media, which is larger than the first number, is detected by the specific detection means in a predetermined period (for example, FIG. 8-1 and FIG. 8). 8-5 to FIG. 8-7, FIG. 8-9, etc.),
It is characterized by
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the ejection of the game medium and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, which is related to the characteristic part 084AK,
Promotion suggestion effect execution means (for example, FIGS. 8-1, 8-2, and 8-5) capable of executing a promotion suggestion effect (for example, an operation standby effect) that suggests that the promotion effect is executed in the predetermined period. ~ Fig. 8-7, Fig. 8-11, etc.),
The promotion suggestive effect executing means can execute the promotion suggestive effect in any of a plurality of types of modes including at least a first mode and a second mode (for example, FIGS. 8A and 8B). -2, Fig. 8-5 to Fig. 8-7, Fig. 8-9, Fig. 8-11, etc.),
When the promotion suggestion effect is executed in the second mode, the degree of expectation that the second promotion effect is executed is higher than when the promotion suggestion effect is executed in the first mode (for example, 8-1, FIG. 8-5, FIG. 8-9, etc.),
The promotion suggestive effect is produced at a higher rate when the second number of game media is detected by the particular detection unit than when the first number of game media is detected by the particular detection unit. Executable in the second mode (for example, FIG. 8-5 to FIG. 8-7, FIG. 8-9, etc.),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the ejection of the game medium and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (2) related to the characteristic part 084AK,
The promotion suggestive effect execution means can change the mode of the promotion suggestive effect from the first mode to the second mode based on the detection result of the game medium by the specific detection means (for example, FIG. 8). -7, FIG. 8-11, etc.),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the ejection of the game medium and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

(4) In the gaming machine according to (2) or (3) above relating to the characteristic part 084AK,
The promotion suggestive effect executing means does not change the mode of the promotion suggestive effect from the first aspect to the second aspect when the game medium is not detected by the specific detecting means in the predetermined period (for example, FIG. 8). -7),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to promote the ejection of the game medium and improve the operating rate of the game machine.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (2) to (4) related to the characteristic part 084AK,
The change of the mode of the promotion suggestive effect is limited until a specific period (for example, a time limit) elapses after the mode of the promotion suggestive effect is changed from the first mode to the second mode (for example, FIG. 7),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the promotion suggestion effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (5) above relating to the characteristic unit 084AK,
The predetermined period includes a first period and a second period after the first period (for example, FIG. 8-1),
A rate of changing the mode of the promotion suggestive effect in the first period from the first mode to the second mode, and a mode of the promotion suggestive effect in the second period from the first mode to the second mode Is different from the ratio (for example, FIG. 8-8),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (2) to (5) related to the characteristic part 084AK,
The predetermined period includes a first period and a second period after the first period (for example, FIG. 8-1),
When the promotion suggestive effect is executed in a specific mode of the plurality of types of modes, the advantage is provided at a higher ratio than when the promotion suggestive effect is executed in a predetermined mode of the plurality of types of modes. Can be controlled to a state (for example, FIG. 8-1, FIG. 8-4, FIG. 8-5, etc.),
The promotion suggestion effect execution means,
In the first period, it is possible to change the mode of the promotion suggestive effect to the predetermined mode, and not change the mode of the promotion suggestive effect to the specific mode (for example, FIG. 8-7),
In the second period, it is possible to change the mode of the promotion suggestive effect to the specific mode (for example, FIG. 8-7),
You may do it.
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (2) to (7) above relating to the characteristic unit 084AK,
The specific detection unit is a first specific detection unit capable of detecting a game medium (for example, a second starting opening switch 22B), and a second specific detection unit capable of detecting a game medium not detected by the first specific detection unit. Means (eg, an outlet sensor, etc.),
The promotion suggestion effect execution means,
When the number of game media less than a specific number is detected by the second specific detection means, it is possible to change the mode of the promotion suggestive effect at a predetermined ratio based on the detection result of the first specific detection means. Yes,
When the second specific detection means detects a certain number or more of game media, based on the detection result by the first specific detection means, a mode of the promotion suggestive effect at a rate higher than the predetermined rate. Can be changed,
You may do it.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 5 Image display device 11 Main board 12 Production control board 103 CPU
120 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A game machine capable of playing a game by launching a game medium, which can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player,
Based on the detection result by the detection means, a specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect,
A promotion effect execution means capable of executing a promotion effect for promoting the action of the player on the detection means before the specific effect is executed;
Specific detection means capable of detecting the emitted game medium,
Equipped with
The promotion effect execution means can execute a first promotion effect and a second promotion effect as the promotion effects,
When the second promotion effect is executed, it is possible to control the advantageous state at a higher rate than when the first promotion effect is executed,
When controlled to the advantageous state, the specific detection is performed in the predetermined period as compared with when the first number of game media are detected by the specific detection unit in the predetermined period before the promotion effect is executed. The second promotion effect can be executed at a higher rate when the second number of game media, which is larger than the first number, is detected by the means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.