JP2020103364A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest of specific performance executed on the basis of a player's motion.SOLUTION: A CPU 120 for performance control can give a first notification and a second notification when a notification execution condition is satisfied during a second effective period in the case that no first notification is given during a first operation effective period in a second hidden button performance, can give the second notification and a third notification when the notification execution condition is satisfied during a third operation effective period in the case that the first notification is given during the first operation effective period and the second notification is not given during the second operation effective period, and can give the first notification, the second notification and the third notification when the notification execution condition is satisfied during the third operation effective period in the case that neither the first notification nor the second notification is given during the first operation effective period and the second operation effective period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-17

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of controlling an advantageous event that is advantageous to a player.

In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, for example, a motion detecting means capable of detecting a predetermined motion of the player is provided, and the predetermined motion of the player is detected by the motion detecting means in a predetermined effective period. There are things that can execute a specific effect based on the above (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP, 2016-214565, A

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the specific effect is executed based on the fact that the predetermined action of the player is detected at an early timing of the effective period, the predetermined action of the player is detected in the remaining effective period. Even if this is the case, the specific effect is not executed, so there is a problem that the interest of the specific effect executed based on the movement of the player cannot be enhanced.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a specific effect executed based on a player's motion.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous event that is advantageous to a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
An operation detecting unit (for example, the push sensor 35B, the effect control CPU 120) capable of detecting a predetermined operation of the player (for example, the operation of the push button 31B),
Specific effect executing means (for example, for effect control) capable of executing a specific effect in a plurality of different modes (see FIG. 8-20) based on the predetermined operation being detected by the operation detecting means during a predetermined effective period. CPU120 the part which performs the 1st hidden button effect process in S243SGS310B in the variable display effect process, and the part which executes the 2nd hidden button effect process in S243SGS310D/variants 1 to 4).
Equipped with
The effective period includes a first effective period (for example, a first operation effective period), a second effective period (for example, a second operation effective period), and a third effective period (for example, a third operation effective period),
The specific effect executing means,
Based on the detection by the action detecting means in the first effective period, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, first notification) of the first mode for notifying first information (for example, being a big hit) regarding the advantageous event. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of 243SGS414 to 243SGS418 in the first hidden button effect process, or the part that executes the process of 243SGS514 to 243SGS518 in the second hidden button effect process),
A second mode of notifying second information (for example, probability fluctuation big hit) different from the first information, which is information related to the advantageous event, based on the detection by the operation detection means in the second valid period. Specific effect (for example, the second notification) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of 243SGS431 to 243SGS436 in the first hidden button effect process, or 243SGS531 in the second hidden button effect process). ~ The portion that executes the processing of SGS536) 243),
Third information that is information related to the advantageous event and is different from the first information and the second information based on the detection by the motion detection means in the third valid period (for example, the maximum number of rounds) It is possible to execute the specific effect (for example, the third notification) of the third aspect for informing (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of 243SGS451 to 243SGS456 in the first hidden button effect processing, or the second operation). (A part that executes the processing of 243SGS551 to 243SGS556 in the hidden button effect processing),
When the specific effect of the first aspect is executed in the first effective period, it is possible to execute the specific effect of the second aspect based on the detection by the operation detecting means in the second effective period (for example, When the effect control CPU 120 makes Yes in 243 SGS 535 in the second hidden button effect processing, a part that executes the second notification in 243 SGS 536),
When the specific effect of the first aspect is not executed in the first effective period, the specific effect of the first aspect and the specific effect of the second aspect are detected based on the detection by the motion detection unit in the second effective period. Can be executed (for example, in the case where the production control CPU 120 is No in 243SGS535 in the second hidden button production process, a portion that executes the first notification and the second notification in 243SGS538),
When executing the specific effect of the first aspect and the specific effect of the second aspect in the first effective period and the second effective period, based on the detection by the motion detection means in the third effective period, The specific effect of the third aspect can be executed (for example, if the effect control CPU 120 makes Yes in 243SGS555 in the second hidden button effect processing, a part that executes the third notification in 243SGS556),
When the specific effect of the first aspect is executed in the first effective period and the specific effect of the second aspect is not executed in the second effective period, based on the detection by the motion detecting means in the third effective period. Then, it is possible to execute the specific effect of the second aspect and the specific effect of the third aspect (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines No in 243SGS555, 243SGS557 in the second hidden button effect process, the second effect is performed in 243SGS558). 2) Notification and 3rd notification)
When the specific effect of the first aspect and the specific effect of the second aspect are not executed in the first effective period and the second effective period, based on the detection by the operation detecting unit in the third effective period, It is possible to execute the specific effect of the first aspect, the specific effect of the second aspect, and the specific effect of the third aspect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 makes No in 243SGS555, 243SGS557 in the second hidden button effect process). In the case of 243SGS559, the part which performs the 1st alerting, the 2nd alerting, and the 3rd alerting|reporting (refer FIG.8-17(B)(C)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the specific effect of the first aspect or the specific effect of the second aspect is not executed, the specific effect of the aspect corresponding to the previous effective period may be executed in the subsequent advantageous period. Therefore, the interest of the specific performance can be increased.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1,
At least the second information and the third information are information regarding the degree of advantage of the advantageous event (for example, the probability variation control is executed after the big hit ends, or the number of game rounds of the big hit becomes maximum). It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player's expectation for the advantageous event can be increased.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine described in means 2,
The third information is information including the second information and having a higher degree of advantage of the advantageous event than the second information (for example, the third notification is for notifying a maximum round jackpot, but for the maximum round). Since the big hit C is a big hit in which the probability variation control is executed after the big hit ends, the third information includes the second information and is regarded as the information having a higher big hit advantage than the second information.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the third information having a higher degree of advantage than the second effective period is notified at least in the third effective period, the player's expectation for the advantageous event can be increased.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
A first invalid period (for example, a period between timings Ta4 and Ta5 of FIG. 8-18) is provided between the first valid period and the second valid period,
A second invalid period (for example, a period between timing Ta7 and Ta8 in FIG. 8-18) is provided between the second valid period and the third valid period.
According to this feature, even when the player continues to perform the predetermined operation, it is easy to determine in which valid period the player has been detected.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
A predetermined effect execution capable of executing a motion promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the predetermined operation in an effective period other than the predetermined effective period and capable of executing the predetermined effect based on the detection by the operation detecting means. Means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22(A), the effect control CPU 120 has a button image 243SGZ03 or a predetermined image showing the push button 31B during a predetermined operation effective period outside the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ. A time gauge image 243SGZ04 indicating the operation valid period is displayed, and the operation promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B can be executed).
The specific effect executing means does not execute the motion promotion effect in the predetermined effective period (for example, in the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ, only when the variable display result is a big hit, the hidden button effect described above is displayed. The corresponding first operation effective period, second operation effective period, and third operation effective period are set, but the notification of the operation effective period of the hidden button effect and the operation promotion notification are not performed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player does not know that it is in the effective period, so that it is possible to enhance the unexpectedness when the specific effect is executed.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
A predetermined effect execution capable of executing a motion promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the predetermined operation in an effective period other than the predetermined effective period and capable of executing the predetermined effect based on the detection by the operation detecting means. Means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22(A), the effect control CPU 120 has a button image 243SGZ03 or a predetermined image showing the push button 31B during a predetermined operation effective period outside the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ. A time gauge image 243SGZ04 indicating the operation valid period is displayed, and the operation promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B can be executed).
The specific effect execution means can execute the motion promotion effect in a mode more restricted than the motion promotion effect performed by the predetermined effect execution means in the predetermined effective period (for example, the first operation effective period, the second operation). When it is possible to suggest the effective period and the third operation effective period to the player, it is possible to execute the operation promotion effect in a more limited mode than the operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 8-22.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since it is difficult for the player to know that it is the effective period, it is possible to enhance the unexpectedness when the specific effect is executed.

The gaming machine of means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The specific effect execution means, when not performing at least one of the specific effect of the second aspect and the specific effect of the third aspect, specifies the fourth aspect of notifying the fourth information regarding the advantageous event. The effect can be executed (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 does not execute at least one of the second notification and the third notification at the timing when the third operation valid period has elapsed, the first notification is performed. , A portion capable of executing a fourth notification having a notification mode and notification content different from those of the second notification and the third notification. (Refer to Modification 3 of FIG. 8-25).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the specific effect of the second aspect or the specific effect of the third aspect is not executed, there is a possibility that the specific effect of the fourth aspect is executed, so that it is possible to suppress the decline of the game motivation. ..

The gaming machine of means 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
The specific effect execution unit, which does not perform any of the specific effect of the first aspect, the specific effect of the second aspect, and the specific effect of the third aspect, notifies the specific information of the specific aspect. (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 does not execute both the second notification and the third notification at the timing when the third operation effective period has passed, the first notification, the second notification, and the A portion in which the fifth notification having a different notification mode and notification content from the third notification and the fourth notification can be executed (see Modification 3 of FIG. 8-25).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if neither of the specific effects of the aspect is executed, the specific effect of the specific aspect may be executed, so that it is possible to suppress the decline of the game motivation.

Incidentally, the present invention may have only the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention, and may have a configuration other than the invention specifying matters described in the claims of the present invention. You may have it.

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 the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing 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 front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. (A) is an explanatory view showing a display result determination table for the first special figure, and (B) is a display result determination table for the second special figure. (A) is a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol). It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of various jackpots. (A) is a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit A), (B) is a big hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit B, big hit C), and (C) is a small hit variation pattern decision table. Is. (A) variation pattern determination table A for out-of-range (for one or less low base medium total pending storage numbers), (B) variation pattern determination table for out-of-range (for low base medium total pending storage numbers 2 to 4) , (C) is a variation pattern determination table C for out-of-range (for 5 or more low-base medium total pending storage numbers), and (D) is an explanatory diagram illustrating variation pattern determination table D for out-of-range (high-based medium). It is the flowchart which shows the production processing during variable display in production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st hidden button production processing in production processing during change display. It is a flow chart which shows the 1st hidden button production processing in production processing during change display. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd hidden button production processing in production processing during variable display. It is a flow chart which shows the 2nd hidden button production processing in production processing during variable display. (A) is explanatory drawing about a hidden button effect, (B) is a figure which shows the effect pattern of a 1st hidden button effect process, (C) is a figure which shows the effect pattern of a 2nd hidden button effect process. (A) is a diagram showing an operation example (pattern PTA-1) of the first hidden button effect processing, and (B) is a diagram showing an operation example (pattern PTA-5) of the first hidden button effect processing. (A) is a diagram showing an operation example (pattern PTB-3) of the second hidden button effect processing, and (B) is a diagram showing an operation example (pattern PTB-7) of the first hidden button effect processing. (A) is an example of an effect operation when the hidden button effect lottery is won in the first operation effective period, (B) is an example of an effect operation when the hidden button effect lottery is won in the second operation effective period, (C) ) Is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when the hidden button effect lottery is won in the third operation effective period. (A)-(C) is a figure which shows the operation example of super reach production. (A) (B) is a figure which shows the operation example of operation notice production. (A) is a figure which shows the operation example of the 1st hidden button effect processing in the modification 1 of the characteristic part 243SG, (B) is a figure which shows the operation example of the 2nd hidden button effect processing in the modification 1 of the characteristic part 243SG. is there. (A) (B) is a figure which shows the operation example of the hidden button effect process in the modification 2 of the characteristic part 243SG. (A) is explanatory drawing about the hidden button effect in the modification 3 of the characteristic part 243SG, (B) is a figure which shows the operation example of the hidden button effect processing in the modification 3 of the characteristic part 243SG. (A) is an explanatory view showing a big hit type determination table in a modified example 4 of the characteristic part 243SG, (B) is an explanatory view of a hidden button effect in a modified example 4 of the characteristic part 243SG, and (C) is a modified form of the characteristic part 243SG. It is a diagram showing a hidden button effect operation example in Example 4.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1)
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 being shot from 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. 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 change 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 variation.

The special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also called "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also called "second special symbols". Further, a special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and a 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 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and 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 etc.) 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). The special figure game and the variable display of the decorative design which 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 suspended is also referred to as the suspended storage number. 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 that are configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A is the number of LEDs that are turned on. The first reserved memory number is displayed by, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory 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 port which is always kept in a fixed open state through which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls are 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 prize winning ball device 6A, and the game ball does not enter the second starting prize hole (the second starting prize hole is also closed). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, 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 tilted position of the movable wing piece (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 lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. 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 special 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 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 the game balls enter the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game balls enter 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, the winning of the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays the 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. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the universal figure game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves, which is the number of ordinary figure games that are pending to be executed, by the number of LEDs that have been lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. 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 a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion 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 lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so that it can be supplied to a ball striking device. A ball hitting plate (upper plate) is provided. 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 can be 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 which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. 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 rotation operation on the hitting ball operation handle 30 of 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 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 becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (a symbol deviating from the symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "deleting the symbol". When the "universal figure hit" is reached, 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 start 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 when the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state to be described later In the case where 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, it becomes a "big hit" symbol and a big hit symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit". Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol (disappearing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "disappear".

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 player can obtain the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming 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.

The type of big hit is set for "big hit". 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 variation 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 many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls may be provided.

In the small hit 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 finished, 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) that shortens the average special figure variation time (period during which the special figure varies) compared to the normal state is executed. In the time saving state, by shortening the average figure change time (the period during which figure changes) compared to the normal state, and improving the probability of "per figure" in the figure game from the normal state, The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy 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 an advantageous state 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 it is likely to be a "big hit" in addition to improving the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

The time saving state and the probability changing state are continued until one of the ending 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 condition that the ending condition is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting etc.).

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state that is advantageous to the player, a game state other than a special state such as a time saving state, a probability change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "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 called a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is called 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 finished, 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 cutting, the game state is naturally changed). It should be noted that “small hit” may not be provided as the display result of the special figure game.

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 exciting 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.

In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the image display device 5, as the effects executed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the first special figure game. In response to the start of the 2 special drawing game, the variable display of the decorative design 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 (displayed).

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, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative pattern which is not stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a big hit combination described later. Is an aspect in which is continuing.

Further, 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 ratio of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) being a “big hit” (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, 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 that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the design 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" and the like) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" which is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation pattern, and the even-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a non-determination variation pattern (normal pattern). After reaching the reach mode with the non-probabilistic 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 the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state of a mode similar to the small hit game state) and when it becomes "small hit" A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is “out”, 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 out") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach out"). In addition, when the display result is “out”, 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 out” is displayed). (Also referred to as “”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “out of reach”).

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, the variable display is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and then the variable display is restarted, so that 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 medium effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating 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 medium 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 high accuracy 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 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 performance 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 the gaming state, the small hitting gaming state, the 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 processing for controlling the progress of the game (processing for 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 partially or entirely stopped. Alternatively, all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed in 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 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or a game ball passes) from various switches for detecting a 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 taken in 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 executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), a game status (for example, start and end of variable display, status of opening of big winning opening, winning of prize, number of reserved memories, game status), command for designating 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 to execute 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 production control CPU 120 displays the execution of production based on the 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 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 corresponding 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 a 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 manner designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for turning on/off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal, a 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 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 receiving the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 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 the power supply board, for example. 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 flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for 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 pachinko gaming machine 1 stops operating 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 using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped, 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 when the power supply was stopped, 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. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of recovery from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that power recovery has been performed or that power recovery is in progress. Display the screen to do so. 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 (eg, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). Then, 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 periodically 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, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port 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, starting information (starting) Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) 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 updating 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). CPU103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41) execution and hold management, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure". The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure hold display device 25C is turned on to display the number of ordinary figure hold numbers.

After the normal symbol process process is executed, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when power failure 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 transmission control commands 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 holding information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of holding memories is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a 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 designating 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 as described above is executed 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 each process of the special symbol process process (steps S110 to S120), a transmission setting for transmitting a production control command corresponding to each process to the production 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 or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. 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 pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and the big hit type when the "big hit" is set 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 falling symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in correspondence with 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 referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, 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 decisions based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random number values are assigned to decision results) 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 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 the reach or not), 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, a process for setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from when the special symbol starts varying. 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 stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes a 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". Further, when the display result is “out”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is "small hit" or "off", the game state is updated when the time-saving state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the cut-out is completed. 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 the fact 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, the open upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and the upper limit number of times of round execution 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, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of 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 big hit opening process is ended.

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 special 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. 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". This big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, and the probability 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 big hit 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". The small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening to be open 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 pretreatment 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 after opening the big winning opening 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. When the timing for 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 small hitting open process ends.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". The small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in 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 ends.

(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 process, 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 the timer interrupt flag is 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 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated 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, for example, an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122. 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 receiving 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, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like 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 the 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 driving 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 command or the like 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 processing shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes prefetching advance notice setting processing (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 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 for specifying the 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 of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In the variable display start setting process, 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 by 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 end of variable display 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 is done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect effect processing during the variable display 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 an 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 specifies the start of the small hitting gaming 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 to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “out”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value. When the value of the effect 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 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, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production in response to receiving a command for ending the small winning game state from the main board 11, for example. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is finished.

The small hit completion 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 mid-game production process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "6". In this big hit mid production processing, the production control CPU 120 sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the production contents in the big hit gaming state, and executes various production controls in the big hit gaming state based on the set 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 an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", 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 payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, the game media 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 does not have to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals, 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 is a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.) are mounted.

The program and data for implementing 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 execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a 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. Furthermore, 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, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 243SG)
Next, a gaming machine in the characteristic unit 243SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-31.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-3, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into an outer frame 243SG001a formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, and a gaming board (gauge that constitutes a gaming board surface. Board 2 and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 243SG003 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball serving as a game medium is launched into the game area from a predetermined hitting ball launching device. Further, in the gaming machine frame 243SG003, a glass door frame 243SG003a having a glass window is provided between a door open position for opening the front surface of the gaming machine frame 243SG003 and a door closed position for closing the front surface of the gaming machine frame 243SG003. The glass door frame 243SG003a is rotatably provided so that the game area can be opened and closed. When the glass door frame 243SG003a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

Further, the gaming machine frame 243SG003 can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a store clerk or the like in the game arcade into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it. The door frame 243SG003a cannot be opened.

The left game area 243SG002L is a game area in which a relatively weakly-launched (left hitting) game ball flows down by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30, and the right game area 243SG002R is a left game area 243SG002L by operation of the ball hit operation handle 30. A game ball that is stronger (right-handed) than a game ball that flows down is a game area that flows down through the upper path 243SG002C of the image display device 5.

In addition, the general winning opening 10 is arranged in the left game area 243SG002L, and in the right game area 243SG002R from the upstream side to the downstream side of the right game area 243SG002R, the passage gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B, the general A winning opening 10 and a special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, the game ball flowing down the left game area 243SG002L can be won at the first start winning hole formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 243SG002R is variable. The second start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6B, the general winning opening 10 and the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 can be won, and the passage gate 41 can be passed.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, a plurality of obstacle nails 243SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, the game ball flowing down the left game area 243SG002L is unable to win the second starting winning opening or the big winning opening, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 243SG002R is unable to win the first starting winning opening. Is becoming

Further, a first reserved storage display area 243SG005D and a second reserved storage display area 243SG005U are set at two places on the left and right below the display area of the image display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 243SG005D and the second hold storage display area 243SG005U, a hold storage display for displaying the variable storage hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

Further, above the image display device 5, a title of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like are displayed, and a logo panel 243SG011 having a logo panel LED 243SG061 built therein is provided. The game board 2 is composed of a board face plate (not shown) made of a transparent member such as a transparent acrylic resin material and a spacer member made of a non-permeable member, and an image display on the back side of the game board 2 is shown. On the left and right sides of the device 5, board backing materials 243SG012L and 243SG012R in which the board backing material LEDs 243SG062 are incorporated are provided so as to be visible from the player side.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3, the main board 11 in the characteristic portion 243SG of the present embodiment is housed in the board case 243SG201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member. The state is mounted on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, on the main board 11, a lock switch 243SG051 for switching the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable setting value state, and a jackpot winning probability (ball-out rate), etc., which will be described later in the setting value change state. A setting changeover switch 243SG052 functioning as a setting switch for changing the set value and an opening sensor 243SG090 for detecting opening of the gaming machine frame 243SG003 are provided. As will be described later in detail, the setting value change state in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment is a state in which a store clerk or the like of the game hall can confirm the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (set value confirmation state). ) Is also.

The setting switching main body portion provided with an operating portion that can be operated by the player, such as the lock switch 243SG051 and the setting switching switch 243SG052, is housed in the substrate case 243SG201 together with the main substrate 11, and the lock switch 243SG051 and the setting switching switch 243SG052 are accommodated. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the substrate case 243SG201 so that it can be operated without opening the substrate case 243SG201.

Since the board case 243SG201 having the lock switch 243SG051 and the setting changeover switch 243SG052 is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate when the gaming machine frame 243SG003 is closed. By using the game machine frame 243SG003 to open, operation becomes possible. Further, since the lock switch 243SG051 needs to operate a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like in the game arcade, only a store clerk who possesses the setting key can operate the lock switch 243SG051. Further, the lock switch 243SG051 is also a switch capable of executing an ON/OFF switching operation described later by a setting key. In the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, the door key and the setting key are separate keys, but they may be combined with one key.

Further, a display monitor 243SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value described later is arranged on the board case 243SG201. The display monitor 243SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case 243SG201. That is, the display monitor 243SG029 is arranged in front of the main case 11 in the board case 243SG201 when the main board 11 is viewed. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in a state where the gaming machine frame 243SG003 is not opened, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 refers to the back surface side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame 243SG003 opened. It is the front when viewed, and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-2, at a predetermined position (for example, a lower left position of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 243SG of the present embodiment, 1 special symbol display device 243SG004A capable of executing variable display of 1 special map, second special symbol display device 243SG004B capable of executing variable display of second special symbol, first hold display capable of displaying first reserved memory number Device 243SG025A, the second holding display device 243SG025B capable of displaying the second holding storage number, the ordinary symbol display device 243SG020 capable of executing the variable display of the ordinary symbol, the ordinary figure holding display device 243SG025C capable of displaying the ordinary figure holding memory number, In a gaming state in which a round display 243SG131 capable of displaying the number of rounds of the big hitting game (big hitting type) during the big hitting game, and a gaming ball such as a high base state (time saving state) or a big hitting game state toward the right gaming area 243SG002R A game information display unit 243SG200 is provided in which a right-handed hitting lamp 243SG132, a probability variation lamp 243SG133 that is illuminated in the probability variation state, and a time saving lamp 243SG134 that is illuminated in the high base state (time saving state) are collectively arranged.

The first special symbol display device 243SG004A and the second special symbol display device 243SG004B are each composed of 8 segment LEDs. Further, in the first special symbol display device 243SG004A and the second special symbol display device 243SG004B, if the variable display result of the special symbol is a deviation or a small hit, the variable display result can be derived and displayed with a common combination. ing.

In the case where the variable display result in the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit, the first special symbol display device 243SG004A is a variable display result with two kinds of big hit symbols (combination of lit LEDs) for each big hit type. Derivation display is possible. Further, in the case where the variable display result in the variable display of the second special symbol is a big hit, the second special symbol display device 243SG004B is variably displayed with two kinds of big hit symbols (combination of illuminated LEDs) for each big hit type. Results and derivation display are possible.

In the feature part 243SG of the present embodiment, the first special symbol display device 243SG004A and the second special symbol display device 243SG004B are different in the big hit symbols that can be derived and displayed, but the first special symbol display device 243SG004A. At least a part of the jackpot pattern that can be derived and displayed and the jackpot pattern that can be derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 243SG004B may be overlapped.

The first hold indicator 243SG025A and the second hold indicator 243SG025B each have four segment LEDs arranged in parallel in the left-right direction. In the first hold indicator 243SG025A and the second hold indicator 243SG025B, if the number of reserved memories is one, only the LED at the left end is lit, and the second from the left each time the number of reserved memories increases, The third LED from the left and the fourth LED from the left are sequentially turned on. Then, each time the variable display is executed, in response to the reduction (consumption) of the pending storage, the LEDs in the pending display corresponding to the variable display have a predetermined shift direction (characteristic of the present embodiment). The part 243SG is turned off toward the left).

In the characteristic unit 243SG of the present embodiment, when both the first special figure pending storage and the second special figure pending storage exist, the variable display based on the second special figure pending storage is preferentially executed. It is like this. Therefore, for example, when there is one first special figure reservation memory and two second special figure reservation memories (only the LED on the left end of the first reservation indicator 243SG025A is lit and the second reservation image is stored). When the left two LEDs of the display device 243SG25B are lit), the variable display is executed based on the second special figure reservation storage, and after the second special figure reservation storage becomes 0, the first special figure reservation is held. Variable display based on memory is executed.

The round indicator 243SG131 is composed of five segments (LEDs). In addition, as the big hit type in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, there are provided a total of three big hit types: a big hit A which is a big hit of 5 rounds, a big hit B which is a big hit of 7 rounds, and a big hit C which is a big hit of 10 rounds. However, which of the segments configuring the round indicator 243SG131 lights up differs depending on the type of jackpot.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. And LED control commands used for controlling the lighting operation of the logo panel 243SG011, the backboard accessory LED 243SG062, and the like.

In addition to the game effect lamp 9, the logo panel 243SG011 and the board backing material LED 243SG062 are connected to the lamp control board 14 connected to the effect control board 12 in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment.

FIG. 8-4(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the characteristic unit 243SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". Note that the command form shown in FIG. 8-4(A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals composing the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-4(A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 243SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 243SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special drawing game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a design. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is a production control command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result notification command, as shown in, for example, FIG. 8-4(B), a determination result indicating whether the variable display result is “out”, “big hit”, or “small hit” (predetermined result) ) Or different EXT data is set according to the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big hit”.

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-4(B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “out”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit B" and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command which notifies the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “small hit”.

The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating the variable stop (determination) 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. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data is set, for example, according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low base state, normal state) in which time saving control is not performed, and a command 9501H is a game state in which time saving control is performed (high base state). , The second game state designation command corresponding to the (time saving state).

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) specification command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is possible to identify which error (abnormality) has occurred on the effect control board 12 side. Therefore, the occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) is notified by the error notification processing described later.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of the effect image showing the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the special winning opening to notify that it is a period during which the special winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, the same EXT data as that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set depending on the pre-determined result or the big hit type determination result. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the special winning opening opening notification command and the big winning opening opening notification command, different EXT data is set according to the number of times of execution of the round in the big hit game state or the small hit game state (for example, "1" to "15"). To be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. It is the 1st starting opening winning a prize designation command which notifies that the 1st starting condition for executing the special drawing game which uses the 1st special drawing in 1st special design indicator 243SG004A was satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , Is a second start winning combination designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 243SG004B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first starting opening winning award designating command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the second starting opening winning award designating command is transmitted, for example, the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command cause the special figure game to start when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, the total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning time determination result designating command) indicating the contents of the winning time determination result. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability change or non-probability change) determination result as the winning determination result. Further, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating the determination result as to whether the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination has a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super reach”, or “other” as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

The command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating the newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The command E101H is a hot start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has started up without clearing the contents of the RAM 102 (restoration of power interruption, also called hot start). The command E102H is a cold start notification command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has cleared the contents of the RAM 102 and activated (cold start).

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and a numerical data that indicates a random number value independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 for performing, an I/O (Input/Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information are configured.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. The transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random number values counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-5, in the characteristic part 243SG of this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR3 for determination, the random number value MR4 for determining the universal figure display result, and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be updated by software in the CPU 103 using different random counters, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

Although the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which each of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is used as a value in the range shown in FIG. 8-5, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of these random number values is used. The range of MR1 to MR5 may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 8-6 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “out”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” and “reach”, and A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for the case where the display result is a "big hit". Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variable display result is “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach off-variation pattern”), The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach out variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the outlier variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "outlier". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit variation pattern.

The jackpot variation pattern and reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed, and a super reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ is executed. is there. Although only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and like normal reach α, normal reach β, super reach γ... As described above, a plurality of normal reach variation patterns may be provided. Further, in the super reach variation pattern, four or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach Δ, super reach β, super reach γ, and super reach Δ... may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, regarding the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach is executed in the characteristic portion 243SG of the present embodiment, the super reach variation patterns of super reach α and super reach β are used. , Is set shorter than super reach γ. Further, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach effects of super reach such as super reach α, super reach β, and super reach γ in the present embodiment are executed, the super reach production of super reach β is executed. The variation pattern that is set is longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of Super Reach α is executed, and the variation pattern in which the super reach effect of Super Reach γ is executed is The special figure change time is set longer than the change pattern in which the super reach effect of α or super reach β is executed.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree at which the variable display result is “big hit” is the highest in the reach variation pattern, that is, the super reach γ is the highest and the jackpot expectation degree is low in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. Therefore, in the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time is, the higher the jackpot expectation degree becomes. (Big hit expectation rate; Super reach γ>Super reach β, Super reach α, Normal reach) Moreover, the jackpot expectations of super reach γ, super reach β, and super reach α may all be the same.

In the characteristic unit 243SG of the present embodiment, as will be described later, these variation patterns are classified into variation pattern types such as non-reach type, normal reach type, and super reach type. Instead of first determining and then determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern, only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is determined without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, a random value for fluctuation pattern type determination is provided and these fluctuations are set. It is also possible to first determine the type of the variation pattern from the random number for determining the pattern type, and then determine the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern.

Further, in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-6, an example is shown in which the variation content (effect content) is predetermined for each variation pattern, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and even if the variation pattern is the same, the variation content (effect content) may be different depending on the set value. For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-1 with out-of-normal reach, if the set value that is set is 1, the variation pattern with out-of-normal reach is set, and if the set value that is set is 2, the pseudo continuous production is performed. If the set value that is set is 3 as a variation pattern that is executed twice and that is out of reach, a pseudo continuous production is executed three times and a variation pattern that is out of super reach...

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101 and uses the RAM 102 as a work area to execute various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that forms a plurality of determination tables shown in FIGS. 8-7 to 8-11, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. Further, in the ROM 101, table data forming a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display of a special symbol or a normal symbol. A fluctuation pattern table for storing a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7(A), a second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-7(B), and FIG. -8(A) big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-8(B), big hit variation pattern determination table, small hit It includes a variation pattern determination table, a deviation variation pattern determination table, a public figure display result determination table (not shown), a public figure variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment is configured such that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing described later, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the jackpot is changed. .. The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases in stages. In other words, the set value is 6 which is the largest value, which is the most unfavorable value for the game hall side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the more advantageous value the game hall side has. Become.

8-7(A) and 8-7(B) are explanatory views showing the display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set for each set value. In the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, the display result determination tables for the first special figure and the second special figure are used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the case where the set value is 1 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), in the case where the set value is 1 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the case where the set value is 2 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, 1020 to 1253 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), when the set value is 2 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1253 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1383 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the case where the set value is 3 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), when the set value is 3 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1272 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1429 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the case where the set value is 4 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), in the case where the set value is 4 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 is provided when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1292 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is a probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1487 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the case where the set value is 5 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 0 to 65535 Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1317 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), in the case where the set value is 5 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1317 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is a probability change state, of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1556 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the case where the set value is 6 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit", and 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit". It is assigned to "hit" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the gaming state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As shown in FIG. 8-7(B), in the case where the set value is 6 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the range of 0 to 65535 when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state Is a numerical value that can take a value, and of the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to the “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”. It is assigned to "winning" and other numerical ranges are assigned to "outside". Further, when the game state is the probability change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and others. The numerical range of is assigned to “out”.

As described above, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state is in the certainty variation state (highly precise state), more determination values than in the normal state or the time saving state (low certainty state) are It is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit". Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special map display result is set to "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Then, the probability to be determined (in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting value is 3 Compared to 1/240 when the value is 4, 1/220 when the setting value is 5, 1/200 when the setting value is 6, compared to the special figure display result as "big hit" and controlled to the big hit game state Then, the probability of determination is increased (in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the set value is 1, 1/180 when the set value is 2 and 1/180 when the set value is 3). 160, 1/140 when the setting value is 4, 1/120 when the setting value is 5, and 1/100 when the setting value is 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability changing state (highly accurate state), it is determined that the jackpot gaming state is controlled as compared to the normal state or the time saving state. The determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so as to be higher.

In the characteristic unit 243SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-7, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is different according to each set value (for example, the setting If the value is 1, the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time shortening state is 1.5 times, and if the setting value is 2, the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is The multiplying factor is about 1.56 times, and if the setting value is 3, the multiplying factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is 1.625 times the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state and the short-time state at each set value is set to be constant (for example, 5 times). Good.

Further, in each of the first special figure display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the probability that is determined to control the special figure display result "small hit" to the small hit game state has the same value. The judgment value is assigned as follows. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7(A), in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of determining to control the game state is set to 1/200.

On the other hand, in each of the second special figure display result determination tables, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state regardless of the game state or the set value is the first special value. The determination value is assigned so that it has the same value as that of the display result determination table for drawings. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7(B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of determining to control the game state is set to 1/100.

In the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the set value and the small hit game state is controlled is the same probability. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability of determining to control the small hitting game state as the small hitting result may be different according to the set value. Further, the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which the probability of being determined to control the small hitting game state as "small hitting" as the special drawing display result is changed according to the fluctuation special drawing. The invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and the small hit game state is controlled may be the same probability regardless of the fluctuation special figure.

Here, focusing on the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to “big hit” or “small hit” in each display result determination table, the display result for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state In the determination table, the range from 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values is set as the common numerical value range of the big hit determination values for determining the big hit regardless of the set value.

When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the “jackpot”), while the setting value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1238 to 1253 in the setting value 2, 1238 to 1272 in the setting value 3, 1238 to 1292 in the setting value 4, and 1238 to 1317 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346.

That is, in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the possible hit judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the common big hit judgment values are common. Numerical values within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1238 as a reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

Incidentally, in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, while 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value as described above, The hit determination value is 32767-33094 with 32767 as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the setting value 6. Since the range is set, it is possible to prevent the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the probability variation state, the range of 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a big hit determination value for determining a big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1347 to 1383 in the setting value 2, 1347 to 1429 in the setting value 3, 1347 to 1487 in the setting value 4, and 1347 to 1556 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the characteristic unit 243SG of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, when the set value is 1, the value can be in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the hit judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the big numerical value falls within the common numerical value range. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical value range are assigned to "big hit". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

Incidentally, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is a probability change state, the hit determination value is the same as the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33094 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, from 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, and The hit determination value is 32767 to 33094 in the numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the setting value 6 as 32767 as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value). Since the range is set to a range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is a big hit determination value for determining a big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of.

When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the “jackpot”), while the setting value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1238 to 1253 in the setting value 2, 1238 to 1272 in the setting value 3, 1238 to 1292 in the setting value 4, and 1238 to 1317 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346.

That is, in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the possible hit judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the common big hit judgment values are common. Numerical values within the numerical range plus the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1238 as a reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of the small hit judgment value of. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, while 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value as described above, The hit determination value is 32767 to 33421 as a reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346) in the case of the setting value 6 described above. Since it is set to the range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

Next, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the probability variation state, the range of 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a big hit determination value for determining a big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1347 to 1383 in the setting value 2, 1347 to 1429 in the setting value 3, 1347 to 1487 in the setting value 4, and 1347 to 1556 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the game state is the probability change state, when the set value is 1, the value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 Of the judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the large numerical value is not included in the common numerical value range. Numerical values within the range including the common numerical value range are assigned to "big hit". Furthermore, the non-common numerical value range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases.

For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (the jackpot reference value) set to 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

In addition, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, the hit determination value is the same as the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state. Of these, the range from 32767 to 33421 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, from 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, and The hit determination value is 32767 to 33421 as a reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the set value 6. Since the range is set to a range, it is prevented that the numerical range of the small hit determination value overlaps with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

As described above, in the characteristic unit 243SG of the present embodiment, in each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the common numerical value range or the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range are set based on the hit judgment value of 1020. The judgment value included in the continuous numerical value range of 1 is set as the numerical value range of the big hit judgment value, and the continuous numerical value range of 1 is based on the hit judgment value 32767 regardless of the game state and the set value (common. The variable display result is judged with the judgment value included in the numerical range) as the numerical range of the small hit judgment value.

Further, in each of these display result determination tables, when the variation special figures are the same, the numerical range of the small hitting determination value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hitting determination value is Same). Further, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value varies depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (small in the display result determination table for the first special figure). The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, whereas the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table is about 655. On the other hand, the numerical range itself of the small hit determination value is set with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value).

Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special map display result as "big hit" is the largest. The lower the value of the set value, the larger the value of the set value is, and the determination value is assigned so that the probability of being determined to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" is set (big hit probability: set value 6>set value). 5>set value 4>set value 3>set value 2>set value 1).

That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit, the big hit (big hit) with respect to the special symbol A to jackpot C) is decided. Moreover, when MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with a probability according to the set value. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8-7 indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit and the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, to determine whether to control the big hit gaming state, the first special symbol display device 243SG004A or the second special symbol display device 243SG004B stop symbols in It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, determining whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to control the small hit game state, the first special symbol display device 243SG004A or the second special symbol display device 243SG004B stop It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

In addition, in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, a total of 6 set values 1 to 6 are provided as the set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. The set values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

8-8(A) and 8-8(B) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Is. Of these, FIG. 8-8 (A), using the pending storage based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) determines the jackpot type It is a table when doing. In addition, FIG. 8-8 (B) determines the jackpot type by using the pending storage based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed). It is a case table.

The jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is one of jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number (MR2) for jackpot type determination. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine.

Here, the jackpot type in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-9. In the feature part 243SG of the present embodiment, as a big hit type, a big hit A (also called an uncertain variation big hit) that only the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game state and shifts to the low certainty high base state, and the big hit game After the completion, the high-accuracy control and the time saving control are executed, and a big hit B and a big hit C (also called a certainty big hit) are set so as to shift to the high-precision high base state.

The big hit game state by "big hit A" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called 5 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to a first state that is advantageous to the player. The big hit game state by "B" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 7 times (so-called 7 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state that is advantageous to the player. Further, the big hit game state by "big hit C" is a normally open big hit that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player.

The time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "big hit A" is that a special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment), or a special number of times of the predetermined number of times. Before the figure game is executed, the jackpot game state is entered and the game ends.

On the other hand, the high-accuracy control and the time saving control executed after the big hit game state of the big hit B or the big hit C are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit game state. Therefore, when the big hit that occurs again is big hit B or big hit C, high-precision control and time saving control are executed again after the end of the big hit game state, so the big hit game state is continuous without going through the normal state. It occurs in the so-called condominium state.

In addition, in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, an example in which three types of big hits A to C are provided as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit types are two. You may provide less than four types or four or more types.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 99 is assigned to the jackpot A out of the range 0 to 299 of the determination value of MR2. 100 to 249 are assigned to the big hit B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), 0 to 99 of the determination value range of MR2 of 0 to 299 is assigned to the jackpot A. 100 to 199 are assigned to the big hit B, and 200 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. That is, in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, the jackpot type determination rate is different depending on whether the winning opening in which the game ball has won is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. The jackpot type is determined at a common rate regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, the big hit type is determined using MR2 which is a random number value for big hit type determination, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit type is It may be determined using MR1 which is a random number value for determining the special figure display result.

The ROM 101 also stores a fluctuation pattern determination table for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination. It is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns.

Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern determination table for the big hit used when the variable display result is predetermined to be the "big hit" and the variable display result is set to the "small hit" The jackpot variation pattern determination table that is used when it is predetermined, and the offset variation pattern determination table that is used when it is determined that the variable display result is “offset” are prepared in advance. ing.

In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a variation pattern of the normal reach jackpot (PB1-1), a variation pattern of the super reach α jackpot (PB1-2), a variation pattern of the super reach β jackpot (PB1-3), a super reach γ jackpot. For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-4), a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value within a range that the variation pattern determination random value MR3 can take.

As shown in FIGS. 8-10(A) and 8-10(B), as the big hit variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table (big hit A is used when the big hit type is big hit A). And a jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C) used when the jackpot type is jackpot B and jackpot C. These jackpot variation pattern determination tables (jack jacks) A) and the variation pattern determination table for big hits (for big hits B and big hits C) show fluctuation patterns for normal reach big hits (PB1-1), fluctuation patterns for super reach α big hits (PB1-2), and super reach β big hits. For each variation pattern of the variation pattern (PB1-3) and the variation pattern of super-reach γ big hit (PB1-4), a predetermined random number value is used as a determination value in the range that the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. It is assigned.

As shown in FIG. 8-10(A), in the large hit variation pattern determination table (for big hit A), 1 to 400 of the MR3 determination value range 1 to 400 are the variation patterns (PB1) of the normal reach big hit. -1), 401 to 850 are assigned to the fluctuation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 851 to 950 are changed to the fluctuation pattern of super reach β big hit (PB1-3). Allotted, and 951 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-4) of the super reach γ big hit.

As shown in FIG. 8-10(B), in the jackpot variation pattern determination table (for jackpot B and jackpot C), 1 to 200 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 is the variation of the normal reach jackpot. It is assigned to the pattern (PB1-1), 201 to 550 are assigned to the variation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), and 551 to 750 are the variation pattern of super reach β big hit (PB1-). 3), and 751 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern (PB1-4) of the super reach γ big hit.

Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random number value is a determination value for the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1) within a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. Is assigned as. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-10(C), in the variation pattern determination table for small hits, 0 to 997 of the variation value range 0 to 997 of the determination value of MR3 are variation patterns of small hits ( It is assigned to PC1-1). Although only the PC 1-1 is provided as the variation pattern for small hits in the characteristic portion 243SG of the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more variation patterns for small hits are provided. You may provide the fluctuation pattern of.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for deviation, the variation pattern determination table A for deviation used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less in the low base state where the game state is not subjected to time saving control, and the low base Variation pattern determination table B for outliers used when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4 in the state, and variation for outliers used when the number of total pending storages is 5 to 8 in the low base state The pattern determination table C and the out-of-shift variation pattern determination table D used when the game state is the high base state in which the time saving control is performed are prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for out-of-range, the non-reach out-of-range variation pattern (PA1-1) without normalization, the normal reach out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α out-of-range variation pattern (PA2-2), the super A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern of out-of-reach β (PA2-3) and the variation pattern of out-of-reach γ (PA2-4) in the range that the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. Has been.

As shown in FIG. 8-11(A), in the variation pattern determination table A for out-of-range (for one or less low base medium total pending storage number), 1 to 450 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to the non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-1), 451 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned to the super reach α deviation. It is assigned to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), 901 to 960 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach β (PA2-3), and 961 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach γ (PA2-4). It is assigned.

Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table B for deviation, the shortened non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and the super-correspondence corresponding to the total pending storage numbers of 2 to 4 are shown. Random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is taken for the reach α deviation pattern (PA2-2), the super reach β deviation pattern (PA2-3), and the super reach γ deviation pattern (PA2-4). A predetermined random number value in the possible range is assigned as the determination value.

As shown in FIG. 8-11(B), in the out-of-range variation pattern determination table B (for low-base medium total pending storage numbers 2 to 4), from 1 to 997 of the determination value range of MR3, Up to 500 are assigned to the non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), 501 to 700 are assigned to the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are deviated from the super reach α. No. 901 to 960 are assigned to the variation pattern of super-reach β (PA2-3), and 961 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super-reach γ (PA2-4). Assigned to.

Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table C for deviation, the shortened non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), and the super-correspondence corresponding to the total pending storage number of 5 to 8 are stored. Random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is taken for the reach α deviation pattern (PA2-2), the super reach β deviation pattern (PA2-3), and the super reach γ deviation pattern (PA2-4). A predetermined random number value in the possible range is assigned as the determination value.

As shown in FIG. 8-11(C), in the variation pattern determination table C for out-of-range (for 5 or more low base medium total pending storage numbers), 1 to 550 out of the range 1 to 997 of the determination value of MR3. Are assigned to non-reach variation patterns (PA1-3), 551 to 700 are assigned to normal reach variation patterns (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 are assigned to super reach α. The variation patterns (PA2-2) are assigned, 901 to 960 are assigned to the variation pattern of super-reach β deviation (PA2-3), and 961 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of super-reach γ deviation (PA2-4). It is assigned.

In addition, in the variation pattern determination table D for deviation, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α deviation variation pattern corresponding to the time saving control are performed. (PA2-2), variation pattern of out-of-reach β (PA2-3), variation pattern of out-of-reach γ (PA2-4) within a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. A random number value is assigned as the judgment value.

As shown in FIG. 8-11(D), in the out-of-range variation pattern determination table D (for high base medium), 1 to 550 out of the range of the determination values of MR3 of 1 to 550 are non-reach variation. It is assigned to the pattern (PA1-4), 551 to 700 is assigned to the normal reach outlier variation pattern (PA2-1), and 701 to 900 is assigned to the super reach α outlier variation pattern (PA2-2). , 901 to 960 are assigned to the variation pattern of out-of-range reach β (PA2-3), and 961 to 997 are assigned to the variation pattern of out-of-reach γ (PA2-4).

As described above, when the out-of-range variation pattern determination tables A to D are used, the rate of determining the non-reach variation pattern or the normal reach variation pattern is set higher than the rate of determining the super reach variation pattern. Further, when using the variation pattern determination tables A to D for deviation, regardless of the variation pattern determination table, 701 to 900 of the determination values are variation patterns of super-reach α deviation, and 901 to 960 are deviations of super reach β. The fluctuation patterns 961 to 997 are respectively assigned to the fluctuation patterns of the super-reach γ deviation, that is, when the variable display result is the deviation pattern, the fluctuation patterns of the super-reach are determined with a common determination rate. It is possible to prevent the production effect from being deteriorated because the variable display based on the reach variation pattern is not executed.

In the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, as the variation patterns for the loss, the determination rate of the variation patterns of the super reach α deviation and the determination rate of the variation patterns of the super reach β deviation and the determination rate of the variation patterns of the super reach γ are determined. And exemplify completely the same form among the set values, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination ratio of the variation pattern of these super-reach α deviations and the variation of super-reach β deviations The determination rate of the pattern and the determination rate of the variation pattern of the deviation of the super reach α may differ by a small difference (for example, about 1%) between the set values.

In the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the super reach is the same, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the variable display result is out of alignment, the determination rate of all variation patterns of non-reach, normal reach, and super reach may be the same, or any variation of non-reach and normal reach Only the determination rate of the pattern may be the same.

The variation time of the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the non-reach variation pattern of no reduction (PA1-1), and the non-reach variation pattern of the non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than that of the variation pattern (PA1-2). The fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) of the outlier has a shorter fluctuation time (see FIG. 8-6). Therefore, when the number of pending storages increases, the non-reach variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, and the pending storages are easily digested, and the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit number of 4. If the number of reserved memories is reduced, it is possible to avoid unnecessary starting prizes that are not retained by making a winning start when the number of retained memories is reduced. By determining the pattern (PA1-1), the variable display time is lengthened, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the variable display not being executed.

Further, in the characteristic unit 243SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-11(A) to 8-11(C), fluctuations are made by using the deviation pattern pattern for deviation that differs depending on the total number of pending storages. Although the mode for deciding the pattern is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of pending storage in the special symbol to be changed (for example, when performing variable display of the first special symbol is the first The number of special symbols pending storage, when performing the variable display of the second special symbol) the variation pattern may be determined by using a different variation pattern determination table for deviation according to the number of pending storage numbers of the second special symbols.

Further, although the characteristic unit 243SG of the present embodiment exemplifies a form in which whether or not to execute the reach effect for each determined variation pattern and which reach effect is to be executed are in a one-to-one correspondence. However, the present invention is not limited to this, whether or not the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect based on the special pattern change time of the change pattern, the variable display result, and the like, and which reach effect is executed. You may decide by lottery whether to do it.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-1 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied with power). It In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

Next, the display on the display monitor 243SG029 in the characteristic unit 243SG of the present embodiment will be briefly described. The display monitor 243SG029 includes a first display unit 243SG029A, a second display unit 243SG029B, a third display unit 243SG029C, and a fourth display unit 243SG029D, which are not particularly shown. Each of the first display unit 243SG029A to the fifth display unit 243SG29E is composed of 7 segments configured by 7 segments that draw a letter “8” and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. The first display section 243SG029A to the fifth display section 243SG29E are capable of lighting and blinking in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white and the like. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing these colors in an extremely short cycle.

The display control of the display monitor 243SG029 in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment is executed by using the non-test area in the entire area of the ROM 101 or the RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. ..

On the display monitor 243SG029, the base L which is the base value (real-time value during measurement) calculated in the normal state (low accurate low base state) for every 6000 balls in all the gaming states, and the first time in all the gaming states It is calculated in the base state which is the base value calculated in every 6000 balls out every 6000 balls (low accuracy low base condition), and in the normal state every 2 out 6000 balls in all game conditions (low accuracy low base condition) It is possible to display the base value 2 which is the base value and the base value 3 which is the base value calculated in the normal state (low accurate low base state) for every third out 6000 balls in the all game state. The base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 are displayed on the display monitor 243SG029 in percentage.

When the base L is actually displayed on the display monitor 243SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display 243SG029A and “L.” is displayed on the second display 243SG029B in order to display “bL.” which is an abbreviation for the base L. Is displayed, and the upper two digits of the calculated value (values of “00” to “99”) are displayed on the third display section 243SG029C and the fourth display section 243SG029D. When the base 1 is displayed on the display monitor 243SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 243SG029A and “1.” is displayed on the second display unit 243SG029B in order to display “b1.” which is an abbreviation of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (value of “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display section 243SG029C and the fourth display section 243SG029D. When displaying the base 2 on the display monitor 243SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 243SG029A and “2.” is displayed on the second display unit 243SG029B in order to display the abbreviation “b2.” of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (value of “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display section 243SG029C and the fourth display section 243SG029D. When displaying the base 3 on the display monitor 243SG029, “b” is displayed on the first display unit 243SG029A and “3.” is displayed on the second display unit 243SG029B in order to display the abbreviation “b3.” of the base. Is displayed, and the upper two digits (value of “00” to “99”) of the calculated value are displayed on the third display section 243SG029C and the fourth display section 243SG029D.

In the display monitor 243SG029 of the present embodiment, control for sequentially displaying the base L, the base 1, the base 2, and the base 3 is executed by the control of the main board 11 (CPU 103). For example, the main board 11 executes control for switching the display on the display monitor 243SG029 at an interval of 5 seconds in the order of base L→base 1→base 2→base 3. The display of each base value on the display monitor 243SG029 is different in display color according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "1", each base value on the display monitor 243SG029 is displayed in white, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is When the value is “2”, each base value on the display monitor 243SG029 is displayed in blue, and when the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “3”, each base value on the display monitor 243SG029 is yellow. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “4”, each base value on the display monitor 243SG029 is displayed in green, and the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “ When it is "5", each base value on the display monitor 243SG029 is displayed in red, and when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is "6", each base value on the display monitor 243SG029 is displayed in purple. indicate. Therefore, a clerk or the like in the game arcade can specify the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 only by confirming the display color of the display monitor 243SG029, without the CPU 103 performing the set value changing process described later. ing.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 8-2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 243SG190 (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 243SG190 includes an effect control flag setting unit 243SG191, an effect control timer setting unit 243SG192, an effect control counter setting unit 243SG193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 243SG194.

The effect control flag setting unit 243SG191 has a plurality of types in which the state can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5 or the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 243SG191 stores, for each of the plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state.

The effect control timer setting unit 243SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as the operation of displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 243SG192 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit 243SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 243SG193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit 243SG194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 243SG194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, the data forming the start winning award reception command buffer 243SG194A is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting part 243SG194. In the start winning award reception command buffer 243SG194A, in the storage area (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (eg, “4”) of the total number of reserved memories of the first special figure reservation memory. A corresponding area) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number "1-0") corresponding to the first special figure being displayed in a variable manner. In addition, in the start winning award reception command buffer 243SG194A, a storage area (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4” corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number of the second special figure reserved storages. ", and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number "2-0") corresponding to the second special figure being displayed in a variable manner. When there is a starting winning prize to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designating command, variable category designation Four commands, that is, a command and a reservation storage number notification command (a first reservation storage number notification command or a second reservation storage number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning award reception command buffer 243SG194A are these start mouth winning designation command, symbol designating command, variation category designating command, A storage area (entry) for storing the first special figure reserved storage and the second special figure reserved storage separately in association with the reserved storage number notification command is secured.

The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest-order storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. As described above, the storage contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” that stores the contents of the pending storage where the start condition is satisfied are shifted to the upper position one by one, It is adapted to be cleared in the decorative pattern variation stop processing which is executed when terminating.

Further, a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold storage display is set in the start winning award reception command buffer 243SG194A in the feature unit 243SG of the present embodiment in the prefetch notice setting process (not shown) A storage area for the display flag is secured for each storage area (entry).

It should be noted that the hold display flag stores "0" corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display when execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in the prefetch notice setting process. In the case where the execution of the hold display advance notice effect is determined, the hold display in the normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first hold storage display area 243SG005D and the second hold storage display area 243SG005U. "1" (rectangle (◇)) or "2" (star (☆)) corresponding to the display pattern of the reserved memory display in a special mode (for example, a square (◇) or a star (☆)) different from the normal display mode ) Or a special mode (for example, a blue or red camera), the display pattern of the reserved memory display is set to “3” (blue camera) or “4” (red camera), and the normal display is set. A pending storage display of a mode different from the mode is displayed in the first pending storage display area 243SG005D and the second pending storage display area 243SG005U, and in the variable display corresponding to the pending storage display, there is a possibility of a big hit or a super reach. It is announced that there is a high possibility that a setting suggesting effect that suggests the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be executed.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the beginning (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entries corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage of the start winning award reception command buffer 243SG194A at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening. Then, at the time of the start winning at the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the beginning (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entries corresponding to the second special figure reservation storage of the start winning award receiving command buffer 243SG194A. Go At the time of starting winning, the commands from the starting mouth winning designation command to the number-of-holding-memory notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if the command is received, the start mouth winning award designation command is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the tails "1" to "4" of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure pending storage or the second special figure pending storage, respectively. The symbol designating command, the variable category designating command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the start-up winning command buffer 243SG194A is an entry (buffer number "1-0" or "2" corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display that has just been completed, each time the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. −0” entry) is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display to be started (entry corresponding to the buffer number “1-1” or “2-1”) is deleted. The stored contents and the stored contents of the entry after the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, when the variable display of the decorative pattern in the first special figure reservation storage is completed in the stored state, each command stored in the buffer number “0” is deleted and stored in the buffer number “1”. While each command is shifted to the buffer number “0”, each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and the buffer number “3”. , "4", the commands stored in the areas corresponding to "4" are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number “0” becomes an area (entry) for storing each command regarding the pending storage which is variably displayed at that time.

Next, in the game control main processing in the characteristic part 243SG of the present embodiment, when the RAM clear flag is set, the set value change for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the process is executed and the RAM clear flag is not set, a set value confirmation process for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be executed. In the setting value change processing, the CPU 103 displays the setting value currently set on the display monitor 243SG029. Next, each time the setting changeover switch 243SG052 is operated, update display of the set value on the display monitor 243SG029 is performed. Then, based on the lock switch 243SG051 being turned off, the set value displayed on the display monitor 243SG029 is updated and stored in the RAM 102, and the set value specified by the new update stored in the RAM 102 can be specified. The command is output to the effect control CPU 120.

Further, when the lock switch 243SG051 is ON and the open sensor 243SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal set value is not set, but a game is played. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started according to the formal procedure by the operation of the staff in the field (the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operated while the clear switch is operated while the gaming machine frame 243SG003 is opened and the lock switch 243SG051 is turned on. In the case of starting), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared.

FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the effect display process during variable display (S172) in the effect control process processing. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by -1 (243SGS301, 243SGS302, 243SGS303). Although not particularly shown, the effect control CPU 120 has a preliminary effect start waiting timer set (determined to perform a preliminary effect) or a preliminary effect execution flag set (preliminary notification). If the effect is being executed), the notice effect process is executed based on the decided notice effect pattern.

In 243SGS306, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (243SGS307). That is, the process timer is newly started by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (243SGS308). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, the sound control execution data, the operation unit control data, etc. set next (243SGS309a). On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out, the production device (for production) Control of the component) (243SGS309b).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern of the big hit super reach β (243SGS310A), and when it is determined to be a variation pattern of the big hit super reach β (243SGS310A; Y). After executing a first hidden button effect process described later (243SGS310B), the process proceeds to 243SGS311, and when it is determined that it is not the variation pattern of the big hit super reach β (243SGS310A; N), the process proceeds to 243SGS310C as it is.

In the 243SGS310C, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is the variation pattern of the big hit super reach γ (243SGS310C), and when it is determined that it is the variation pattern of the big hit super reach γ (243SGS310C; Y), the second pattern described later. After executing the hidden button effect process (243SGS310D), the process proceeds to 243SGS311, and when it is determined that the variation pattern of the jackpot super reach γ (243SGS310C; N), the process proceeds to 243SGS311 as it is. The first hidden button effect process and the second hidden button effect process will be described later.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display control timer has timed out (243SGS311). When the variable display control timer is timer-out (243SGS311; Y), the CPU 120 for effect control displays the next display screen of the left-middle-right effect design (30 ms after the display switching time of the last effect design). Image data of a screen to be created) is created and written in a predetermined area of VRAM (243SGS312). In this way, the effect display device 5 realizes variation control of effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends to the effect display device 5 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. Output. In this way, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect design in the change of the effect design. Further, the variable display control timer is reset to a predetermined value (243SGS313).

If the variable display control timer has not timed out (243SGS311; N), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether the variable display time timer has timed out (243SGS314). If the variable display time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the special figure per wait process (S173) (243SGS316). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (243SGS315; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the special figure waiting process. The value is updated to a value according to (S173) (243SGS316). Even if the variable display time timer has not timed out, it shifts to control to stop the fluctuation when it receives the symbol confirmation designation command, so, for example, a fluctuation pattern designation command that indicates a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards. Even when such a case is received, it is possible to end the variation of the effect symbol when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, the process data during the variable display of the effect symbol is set. That is, the sum of the process timer set values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the variation time of the effect symbol. Therefore, in the process of 243SGS306, when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table ends. To do.

8-13 and 8-14 are flowcharts showing the first hidden button effect process (243SGS310B) in the effect effect during variable display. In the first hidden button effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a flag during a first operation effective period, which indicates a later-described first operation effective period, is set (243SGS401), and When it is determined that the one-operation-effective-period flag is not set (243SGS401; N), it is determined whether the second-operation-effective-period flag indicating the second operation effective period, which will be described later, is set. However, if it is determined that the second operation valid period flag is not set (243SGS402) (243SGS402; N), the third operation valid period flag indicating the third operation valid period described later is set. It is determined whether or not (243SGS403).

When the third operation valid period flag is not set, that is, when the first operation valid period flag, the second operation valid period flag, and the third operation valid period flag are not set (243SGS403) N), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the first operation effective period (243SGS404). When it is determined that it is the start timing of the first operation valid period (243SGS404; Y), after setting a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 10000 ms) to the operation valid period timer (243SGS405), the first operation valid period flag is set. After setting (243SGS406), the first hidden button effect process is ended.

When the 243SGS 404 determines that it is not the start timing of the first operation valid period (243SGS 404; N), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the second operation valid period (243SGS 407). When it is determined that it is the start timing of the second operation valid period (243SGS407; Y), after setting a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 10000 ms) to the operation valid period timer (243SGS408), the second operation valid period flag is set. After setting (243SGS409), the first hidden button effect process is ended.

When it is determined in 243SGS407 that it is not the start timing of the second operation valid period (243SGS407; N), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the third operation valid period (243SGS410). When it is determined that it is the start timing of the third operation valid period (243SGS410; Y), after setting a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 10000 ms) to the operation valid period timer (243SGS411), the third operation valid period flag is set. After setting (243SGS412), the first hidden button effect process ends.

When it is determined in 243SGS401 that the first operation valid period flag is set (243SGS401; Y), the operation valid period timer is decremented by -1 (243SGS413), and then it is determined whether the operation valid period timer has timed out. The determination is made (243SGS414). When it is determined that the operation valid period timer has not timed out (243SGS414; N), that is, during the first operation valid period, whether or not the operation of the push button 31B is detected, that is, the push sensor 35B. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the input button is input (243SGS415), and when the operation of the push button 31B is not detected (243SGS415; N), the first hidden button effect process is ended and the push button 31B is pressed. When the operation is detected (243SGS415; Y), a hidden button effect lottery described later is executed (243SGS416).

Then, it is determined whether or not the player has won the hidden button effect lottery (243SGS417), and when it is determined that the player has won the hidden button effect lottery (243SGS417; Y), the first notification described later is started (243SGS418), The value of the hidden button effect flag is changed from "0" to "1" indicating that the first notification has been executed (243SGS419), and the process proceeds to 243SGS420.

When it is determined that the operation valid period timer has timed out (243SGS414; Y), when it is determined that the hidden button effect lottery has not been won (243SGS417; N), when the process of 243SGS419 is executed, the operation valid period timer After clearing (243SGS420), the flag during the first operation valid period is cleared (243SGS421), and the first hidden button effect process ends.

If the 243SGS402 determines that the second operation valid period flag is set (243SGS402; Y), the operation valid period timer is decremented by 1 as shown in FIG. 8-14 (243SGS430), and then the operation is performed. It is determined whether or not the valid period timer has timed out (243SGS431). When it is determined that the operation valid period timer has not timed out (243SGS431; N), that is, during the second operation valid period, whether or not the operation of the push button 31B is detected, that is, the push sensor 35B. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the input button is input (243SGS432), and when the operation of the push button 31B is not detected (243SGS432; N), the first hidden button effect process is terminated and the push button 31B is pressed. When the operation is detected (243SGS432; Y), the hidden button effect lottery is executed (243SGS433).

Next, it is determined whether or not the hidden button effect lottery is won (243SGS434), and when it is determined that the hidden button effect lottery is won (243SGS434; Y), whether or not the hidden button effect flag is "1". That is, it is determined whether the first notification has been performed (243SGS435). When the hidden button effect flag is "1" (243SGS435; Y), it is determined that the first notification has already been executed, and after the second notification is started (243SGS436), the value of the hidden button effect flag is changed to the second notification. Is set to "2" (243SGS437) to proceed to 243SGS440.

On the other hand, when the hidden button effect flag is not “1” (243SGS435; N), it is determined that the first notification is not yet executed, and after the first notification is started (243SGS438), the value of the hidden button effect flag is changed to The value is changed from "0" to "1" indicating that the first notification is executed (243SGS439), and the process proceeds to 243SGS440.

When it is determined that the operation valid period timer has timed out (243SGS431; Y), when it is determined that the hidden button effect lottery has not been won (243SGS434; N), 243SGS437, 243SGS439, the operation is valid. After clearing the period timer (243SGS440), the flag during the second operation valid period is cleared (243SGS441), and the first hidden button effect process ends.

If it is determined in 243SGS403 that the third operation valid period flag is set (243SGS403; Y), the operation valid period timer is decremented by 1 as shown in FIG. 8-14 (243SGS450), and then the operation is performed. It is determined whether or not the valid period timer has timed out (243SGS451). When it is determined that the operation valid period timer has not timed out (243SGS451; N), that is, during the third operation valid period, whether or not the operation of the push button 31B is detected, that is, the push sensor 35B. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from is input (243SGS452), and when the operation of the push button 31B is not detected (243SGS452; N), the first hidden button effect process is ended and the push button 31B is pressed. When the operation is detected (243SGS452; Y), the hidden button effect lottery is executed (243SGS453).

Next, it is determined whether or not the hidden button effect lottery is won (243SGS454), and when it is determined that the hidden button effect lottery is won (243SGS454; Y), whether or not the hidden button effect flag is "2". That is, it is determined whether the second notification has been executed (243SGS455). If the hidden button effect flag is "2" (243SGS455; Y), it is determined that the first notification and the second notification have been executed, and after the third notification is started (243SGS456), the process proceeds to 243SGS460.

On the other hand, when the hidden button effect flag is not “2” (243SGS455; N), it is determined whether the hidden button effect flag is “1”, that is, whether the first notification has been executed (243SGS457). ). When the hidden button effect flag is "1" (243SGS457; Y), it is determined that the first notification has already been executed, and after the second notification is started (243SGS458), the process proceeds to 243SGS460.

If the hidden button effect flag is not "1" (243SGS457; N), it is determined that the first notification is not yet executed, and after the first notification is started (243SGS459), the process proceeds to 243SGS460.

When it is determined that the operation valid period timer has timed out (243SGS451; Y), when it is determined that the hidden button effect lottery is not won (243SGS454; N), 243SGS456, 243SGS458, 243SGS459 is executed, After setting the hidden button effect flag to “0” (243SGS460) and clearing the operation valid period timer (243SGS461), the third operation valid period flag is cleared and any of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification If it is executed, these are ended (243SGS462), and the first hidden button effect process is ended.

8-15 and 8-16 are flowcharts showing the second hidden button effect process (243SGS310D) in the variable display effect effect process. In the second hidden button effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a flag during a first operation effective period, which indicates a later-described first operation effective period, is set (243SGS501), and When it is determined that the one-operation-effective-period flag is not set (243SGS501; N), it is determined whether the second-operation-effective-period flag indicating a second operation-effective period described later is set. However, if it is determined that the second operation valid period flag is not set (243SGS502) (243SGS502; N), the third operation valid period flag indicating the third operation valid period described later is set. It is determined whether or not (243SGS503).

When the third operation valid period flag is not set, that is, when the first operation valid period flag, the second operation valid period flag, and the third operation valid period flag are not set (243SGS503) N:, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the first operation effective period (243SGS504). When it is determined that it is the start timing of the first operation valid period (243SGS504; Y), after setting a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 10000 ms) to the operation valid period timer (243SGS505), the first operation valid period flag is set. After setting (243SGS506), the second hidden button effect process ends.

When it is determined in 243SGS504 that it is not the start timing of the first operation valid period (243SGS504; N), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the second operation valid period (243SGS507). When it is determined that it is the start timing of the second operation valid period (243SGS507; Y), after setting a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 10000 ms) to the operation valid period timer (243SGS508), the second operation valid period flag is set. After setting (243SGS509), the second hidden button effect process ends.

When it is determined in 243SGS507 that it is not the start timing of the second operation valid period (243SGS507; N), it is determined whether it is the start timing of the third operation valid period (243SGS510). When it is determined that it is the start timing of the third operation valid period (243SGS510; Y), after setting a predetermined value (a value corresponding to 10000 ms) to the operation valid period timer (243SGS511), the third operation valid period flag is set. After setting (243SGS512), the second hidden button effect process ends.

If it is determined in 243SGS501 that the first operation valid period flag is set (243SGS501; Y), the operation valid period timer is decremented by 1 (243SGS513), and then it is determined whether the operation valid period timer has timed out. The determination is made (243SGS514). If it is determined that the operation valid period timer has not timed out (243SGS514; N), that is, if the operation is in the first valid period, whether or not the operation of the push button 31B is detected, that is, the push sensor 35B. It is determined whether or not a detection signal from the input device is input (243SGS515), and when the operation of the push button 31B is not detected (243SGS515; N), the second hidden button effect process is ended and the push button 31B is pressed. When the operation is detected (243SGS515; Y), a hidden button effect lottery described later is executed (243SGS516).

Next, it is determined whether or not the player has won the hidden button effect lottery (243SGS517), and when it is determined that the player has won the hidden button effect lottery (243SGS517; Y), the first notification described later is started (243SGS518), The value of the hidden button effect flag is changed from "0" to "1" indicating that the first notification has been executed (243SGS519), and the process proceeds to 243SGS520.

When it is determined that the operation valid period timer has timed out (243SGS514; Y), when it is determined that the hidden button effect lottery has not been won (243SGS517; N), when the process of 243SGS519 is executed, the operation valid period timer After clearing (243SGS520), the flag during the first operation valid period is cleared (243SGS521), and the second hidden button effect process ends.

If the 243SGS502 determines that the second operation valid period flag is set (243SGS502; Y), the operation valid period timer is decremented by 1 (243SGS530) as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the valid period timer has timed out (243SGS531). When it is determined that the operation valid period timer has not timed out (243SGS531; N), that is, during the second operation valid period, whether or not the operation of the push button 31B is detected, that is, the push sensor 35B. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from is input (243SGS532), and when the operation of the push button 31B is not detected (243SGS532; N), the second hidden button effect processing is ended and the push button 31B is pressed. When the operation is detected (243SGS532; Y), the hidden button effect lottery is executed (243SGS533).

Next, it is determined whether or not the hidden button effect lottery is won (243SGS534), and when it is determined that the hidden button effect lottery is won (243SGS534; Y), whether or not the hidden button effect flag is "1". That is, it is determined whether the first notification has been executed (243SGS535). When the hidden button effect flag is "1" (243SGS535; Y), it is determined that the first notification has been executed, and after the second notification is started (243SGS536), the process proceeds to 243SGS539.

On the other hand, if the hidden button effect flag is not "1" (243SGS535; N), it is determined that the first notification is not yet executed, and after the second notification is started together with the first notification (243SGS538), the process proceeds to 243SGS539.

When it is determined that the operation valid period timer has timed out (243SGS531; Y), when it is determined that the hidden button effect lottery is not won (243SGS534; N), 243SGS536, 243SGS538, the hidden button is executed. After the value of the effect flag is set to "2" indicating that the first notification and the second notification have been executed (243SGS539), the operation valid period timer is cleared (243SGS540), and then the second operation valid period flag is cleared. (243SGS541), the second hidden button effect process ends.

If it is determined in 243SGS503 that the third operation valid period flag is set (243SGS503; Y), the operation valid period timer is decremented by 1 as shown in FIG. 8-16 (243SGS550), and then the operation is performed. It is determined whether or not the valid period timer has timed out (243SGS551). When it is determined that the operation valid period timer has not timed out (243SGS551; N), that is, during the third operation valid period, whether or not the operation of the push button 31B is detected, that is, the push sensor 35B. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the input button is input (243SGS552), and when the operation of the push button 31B is not detected (243SGS552; N), the second hidden button effect process is ended and the push button 31B is pressed. When the operation is detected (243SGS552; Y), the hidden button effect lottery is executed (243SGS553).

Next, it is determined whether or not the player has won the hidden button effect lottery (243SGS554), and when it is determined that the player has won the hidden button effect lottery (243SGS554; Y), whether or not the hidden button effect flag is "2". That is, it is determined whether the first notification and the second notification have been executed (243SGS555). When the hidden button effect flag is "2" (243SGS555; Y), it is determined that the first notification and the second notification have been executed, and after the third notification is started (243SGS556), the process proceeds to 243SGS560.

On the other hand, when the hidden button effect flag is not "2" (243SGS555; N), it is determined whether the hidden button effect flag is "1", that is, whether the first notification has been executed (243SGS557). ). When the hidden button effect flag is "1" (243SGS557; Y), it is determined that the first notification has already been executed, and after the third notification is started together with the second notification (243SGS558), the process proceeds to 243SGS560.

When the hidden button effect flag is not "1" (243SGS557; N), it is determined that the first notification and the second notification have not been executed yet, and after the third notification is started together with the first notification and the second notification ( 243SGS559) and 243SGS560.

When it is determined that the operation valid period timer has timed out (243SGS551; Y), when it is determined that the hidden button effect lottery is not won (243SGS554; N), 243SGS556, 243SGS558, 243SGS559 is executed, After setting the hidden button effect flag to "0" (243SGS560) and clearing the operation valid period timer (243SGS561), the flag during the third operation valid period is cleared and any of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification If it is executed, these are ended (243SGS562), and the second hidden button effect processing is ended.

(Hidden button production)
Next, the hidden button effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-17 to 8-21. 8A is an explanatory diagram of a hidden button effect, FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an effect pattern of the first hidden button effect process, and FIG. 8C is an effect pattern of the second hidden button effect process. It is a figure. 8-18 is a diagram showing an operation example (pattern PTA-1) of the first hidden button effect processing, and FIG. 8B shows an operation example (pattern PTA-5) of the first hidden button effect processing. It is a figure. 8A is a diagram showing an operation example (pattern PTB-3) of the second hidden button effect processing, and FIG. 8B is an operation example (pattern PTB-7) of the first hidden button effect processing. It is a figure. FIG. 8-20 shows an example of the production operation when (A) wins the hidden button effect lottery during the first operation effective period, and (B) shows when the hidden button effect lottery wins during the second operation effective period. It is a figure which shows the example of production|presentation operation|movement, and (C) is an example of production|production operation|movement at the time of winning a hidden button production lottery in the 3rd operation effective period.

In the characteristic part 243SG in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes variable display based on the variation pattern (PB1-3) for super reach β big hit or the variation pattern (PB1-4) for super reach γ big hit. The super-reach effect β and the super-reach effect γ are executed, and the hidden button effect can be executed during the execution period of the super-reach effect β and the super-reach effect γ. When variable display based on the variation pattern of out-of-reach β (PA2-3) or variation pattern of out-of-reach γ (PA2-4) is executed, super-reach effect β and super-reach effect γ are executed. , The hidden button effect is not executed during the execution period of the super reach effect β or the super reach effect γ.

The hidden button effect is based on the detection of a predetermined operation of the player (for example, the operation of the push button 31B (or the stick controller 31A)) during a predetermined operation effective period during the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ. This is an effect that is executed and notifies information about the big hit that is controlled in association with the display result of the variable display being derived and displayed.

However, when the operation valid period in which the predetermined operation of the player, which triggers the execution of the hidden button effect, can be detected is started, the player is notified of the information regarding the operation valid period and the operation promotion for urging the push button 31B to be operated. The effect (see, for example, FIG. 8-22) is not performed. Therefore, it is difficult (or impossible) to specify whether or not the player is in the operation valid period, and the hidden button effect is generated based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B during the operation valid period. If is executed, it is possible to give the player a surprise.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-17(A), in the hidden button effect, when the logo panel 243SG011 provided above the image display device 5 is turned on, the display result of the variable display is a big hit ( A first notification (see FIG. 8-20(A)) for notifying the first information indicating that the jackpot is any of the big hits A to C) and the board backing part 243SG012L provided on the left and right sides of the image display device 5. , 243SG012R lights up, the second notification for notifying the second information indicating that the display result of the variable display is the probability variation big hit (either big hit B or big hit C) (FIG. 8-20(B)). And the game effect lamp 9 provided on the game machine frame 3 (glass door frame) around the game board 2 flashes, and the display result of the variable display is 10 rounds, which is the maximum number of rounds. The third notification (refer to FIG. 8-20(C)) for notifying the third information indicating that the big hit (big hit C) will occur. In other words, the effect control CPU 120, based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B during the operation valid period, a plurality of effects having different effect modes (for example, the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification). Is feasible.

The first notification, the second notification, and the third notification all notify information about a big hit, but the second notification is a big hit B or a big hit C for which probability variation control is executed after the big hit ends. Therefore, the information that is more advantageous to the player than the first notification including the big hit A in which the probability variation control is not executed after the end of the big hit is notified. In addition, since the third notification is for notifying that the game round is the maximum 10 rounds of big hits C, it notifies information that is more advantageous to the player than the second notification including 7 rounds of big hits B. To do.

Thus, in the first notification, the first information indicating that the big hit will be announced, in the second notification, the second information indicating that the probability variation control is executed after the end of the big hit is notified, and in the third notification. Third information indicating that the number of game rounds for the big hit is the maximum is notified. That is, these are all information about the big hit, but the second information and the third information among the first information, the second information, and the third information are the advantages of the big hit that is the first information (for example, probability variation). In the present embodiment, the second notification and the third notification are executed without executing the first notification (probability change or maximum round is notified without being notified of a big hit) because it is information regarding control and maximum round). There is nothing to do.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the third information notifies the third round of the maximum round jackpot C, but the jackpot C of the maximum round is a probability variation jackpot in which the probability variation control is executed after the jackpot is finished. Since the third information includes the second information indicating the, the third information includes the second information and has a higher jackpot advantage than the second information (information indicating probability variation and the jackpot of the maximum number of rounds). It is said that. Therefore, the player comes to expect that the third notification will be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the rendering device for performing the first notification, the rendering device for performing the second notification, and the rendering device for performing the third notification are separately provided, it is possible to determine which notification is being performed. It is easier for players to recognize. Furthermore, since notification is performed using a production device different from the image display device 5 on which variable display of decorative designs and super reach production are executed, it is determined that the production related to the super reach production β and γ is performed by the player's operation. It is possible to prevent the person from misunderstanding.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the effect device that emits light for the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification is different, the lighting mode of each LED, that is, the mode in which the effect mode is different, is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and even when at least two of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification are notified by the common effect device, the LED light emission mode (for example, the light emission color) The manner in which various notifications are performed may be changed by changing the lighting mode, the lighting mode, or the like).

Further, in the present embodiment, the executable first notification, the second notification, and the third notification are all information related to the big hit, so the variable display result becomes a deviation, and the variation pattern of the super reach β deviation (PA2 -3) or when performing variable display based on the variation pattern of out-of-reach γ (PA2-4), the hidden button effect is not executed even if the super reach effects β and γ are executed.

Further, the operation valid period for effectively accepting the operation of the push button 31B is the period from the start of the variable display to the reach mode of the variable display, and then the start to the end of the super reach effect. Is set to. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-18(A), the effect control CPU 120 effectively accepts the operation of the push button 31B for a first operation effective period of 10,000 ms from the start of the super reach effect. After that, the operation of the push button 31B is effectively accepted for the second operation valid period of 10,000 ms after the operation invalid period of 3000 ms, and then the push button 31B is operated for the third operation valid period of 10,000 ms after the operation invalid period of 3000 ms. Accept effectively.

In the present embodiment, the first operation valid period, the second operation valid period, and the third operation valid period are all the same length (for example, 10000 ms), but at least two periods have different lengths. Alternatively, the period length is not limited to 10,000 ms and can be variously changed. Further, although the operation invalid periods are all set to have the same length (for example, 3000 ms), the lengths of the two periods may be different, and the period length may not be 3000 ms described above. It can be changed.

Moreover, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected (effectively accepting the operation) in each operation valid period, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hidden button effect of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification. A hidden button effect lottery for deciding whether or not to perform is executed, and the hidden button effect is executed when the hidden button effect lottery is won. In other words, the execution conditions for the hidden button effect are 1. 1. The operation of the push button 31B is detected in each operation valid period,2. It is two of winning the hidden button effect lottery, and the execution condition (notification execution condition) of the hidden button effect is satisfied when both the above conditions 1 and 2 are satisfied, and the hidden button effect is hidden based on the execution condition being satisfied. Button effect (any one of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification) is executed.

The winning probabilities of the hidden button effect lottery in the present embodiment are all set to the same predetermined probability (for example, 1/2) in each operation valid period. The winning probability can be variously changed, and the winning probability may be different in at least two periods of the three periods. Further, the hidden button effect lottery may be a lottery using a random number for the hidden button effect, or a random number used for other effects may be shared. Although the hidden button effect is executed on condition that the hidden button effect lottery is won, the operation is performed by detecting the operation of the push button 31B in each operation valid period without executing the hidden button effect lottery. The condition may be satisfied.

Further, in the present embodiment, the hidden button effect lottery is executed when the operation of the push button 31B is first detected in each operation valid period, and after the hidden button effect lottery is executed once, Regardless, the hidden button effect lottery is not executed twice or more during the operation valid period. That is, after determining whether to execute the hidden button effect by detecting the first operation, the operation detection of the push button 31B for the second time and thereafter is invalidated.

In the present embodiment, the hidden button effect lottery is executed when the first operation of the push button 31B is detected in each operation valid period, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the hidden button effect lottery may be executed when a predetermined number of operations of the push button 31B in each operation valid period are detected.

The effect control CPU 120 executes the first notification based on the fact that the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the first operation effective period and that the hidden button effect lottery is won. In addition, after the first notification is executed in the first operation effective period, the second notification is executed based on that the operation of the push button 31B is detected in the second operation effective period and the hidden button effect lottery is won. To do. In addition, after the first notification is executed in the first operation effective period and the second notification is executed in the second operation effective period, the operation of the push button 31B is detected in the third operation effective period, and the hidden button effect lottery is performed. The third notification is executed based on the fact that the player has been won.

That is, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected in all of the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period, and the hidden button effect lottery is won, the first notification and the second notification are given. While all of the third notifications are executed, the operation of the push button 31B is not detected or the operation is detected in all of the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period. If the player does not win the hidden button effect lottery, none of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification is executed.

Here, if the operation of the push button 31B is not detected in the first operation valid period, or if the operation is detected but the hidden button effect lottery is not won, the first notification is not executed, but for example, When the operation of the push button 31B is detected in the second operation effective period or the third operation effective period without executing the notification and the hidden button effect lottery is won, the second notification is executed without executing the first notification. In the case where the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the third operation effective period without executing the first notification or the second notification and the hidden button effect lottery is won, It is possible to execute the third notification without executing the first notification or the second notification.

However, in the present embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the first notification or the second notification without executing the hidden button effect in the first operation effective period or the second operation effective period. When the execution condition of the hidden button effect is satisfied in the subsequent second operation effective period and the third operation effective period, the first notification and the second operation effective period corresponding to the first operation effective period that has not been executed yet. The second notification corresponding to is executable.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-17(B), when the super reach effect β is executed in the variable display based on the variation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β big hit, the first notification and the first notification are performed. The execution timing of the 2nd notification and the 3rd notification is determined based on the first hidden button effect processing, and as shown in FIG. 8-17(C), variable display based on the variation pattern (PB1-4) of the super reach γ big hit. When the super reach effect γ is executed in, the execution timing of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification is determined based on the second hidden button effect processing different from the first hidden button effect processing.

(First hidden button effect processing)
Next, the first hidden button effect process will be described with reference to FIG. In the first hidden button effect processing, when the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the hidden button effect in one operation effective period and the execution condition of the hidden button effect is not satisfied, the hidden button effect is generated in the subsequent operation effective period. When the execution condition of is satisfied, the notification that has not been executed is executed with priority (shifted) over other notifications.

Specifically, a pattern of execution statuses of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification according to the status of establishment of the notification execution condition will be described based on FIG. 8-17(B). In the following description, "winning" means that the operation of the push button 31B is detected and the hidden button effect lottery is won, that is, the notification execution condition is satisfied, and "non-winning". Here, the operation of the push button 31B is not detected, or the hidden button effect lottery is not won, that is, the notification execution condition is not satisfied.

First, in the pattern PTA-1, the first notification is executed based on winning in the first operation effective period, the second notification is executed based on winning in the second operation effective period, and the third notification is executed. This is a pattern in which the third notification is executed based on winning in the operation valid period. In the pattern PTA-2, the first notification is executed based on winning in the first operation effective period, the second notification is executed based on winning in the second operation effective period, and the third operation is effective. This is a pattern in which the third notification is not executed due to non-winning during the period. In the pattern PTA-3, the first notification is executed based on winning in the first operation effective period, the second notification is not executed in the second operation effective period because it is not won, and the third operation effective period. It is a pattern in which the second notification is executed and the third notification is not executed based on the fact that the third notification has been won. In the pattern PTA-4, the first notification is executed based on winning in the first operation effective period, the second notification is not executed in the second operation effective period because it is not won, and the third operation effective period. In this case, the second notification and the third notification are not executed due to non-winning. In the pattern PTA-5, the first notification is not executed because it is not won in the first operation effective period, and the first notification is executed based on being won in the second operation effective period, but the second notification is This is a pattern in which the second notification is executed but not executed, but the third notification is not executed based on the fact that the player wins in the third operation valid period. In the pattern PTA-6, the first notification is not executed because it is not won in the first operation valid period, and the first notification is executed based on the fact that it is won in the second operation valid period, but the second notification is This pattern is not executed, and neither the second notification nor the third notification is executed due to non-winning in the third operation valid period. In the pattern PTA-7, the first notification is not executed during the first operation valid period because it is not won, and the first notification and the second notification are not executed during the second operation valid period because it is not won, and the third notification is executed. This is a pattern in which the second notification is executed but the third notification is not executed based on winning in the operation valid period. In the pattern PTA-8, the first notification is not executed during the first operation valid period because it is not won, and the first notification and the second notification are not executed during the second operation valid period because it is not won and the third notification is executed. This is a pattern in which neither the second notification nor the third notification is executed due to non-winning during the operation valid period.

As described above, in the first hidden button effect process, the effect control CPU 120 issues the second notification when the first notification is executed in the first operation effective period and when the notification execution condition is satisfied in the second operation effective period. The first notification is executable, and the first notification can be executed when the notification execution condition is satisfied in the second effective period when the first notification is not executed in the first operation effective period. The first operation effective period and the second operation When executing the first notification and the second notification in the effective period, the third notification can be executed when the notification execution condition is satisfied in the third operation effective period, and in the first operation effective period and the second operation effective period. When executing the first notification out of the first notification and the second notification, the second notification can be executed when the notification execution condition is satisfied in the third operation effective period, and the first operation effective period and the second operation can be executed. When the first notification and the second notification are not executed during the effective period, the first notification can be executed when the notification execution condition is satisfied during the third operation effective period, and the second notification is executed during the second operation effective period. If not, the second notification can be executed when the notification execution condition is satisfied in the third effective period.

By doing so, even when the first notification or the second notification is not executed in the first operation valid period and the second operation valid period, the notification corresponding to the previous operation valid period is issued in the subsequent operation valid period. Since it may be executed, the interest of the hidden button effect can be enhanced. Further, since the second notification and the third notification are not executed without executing the first notification, and the third notification is not executed without executing the second notification, the information regarding the big hit should be notified stepwise. You can

(Second hidden button effect processing)
Next, the second hidden button effect process will be described with reference to FIG. In the second hidden button effect process, if the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the hidden button effect in one operation effective period and the execution condition of the hidden button effect is not satisfied, the hidden button effect is generated in the subsequent operation effective period. When the execution condition of is satisfied, the notification not yet executed and the notification corresponding to the operation valid period are executed.

Specifically, a pattern of execution statuses of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification according to the status of satisfaction of the notification execution condition will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, "winning" means that the operation of the push button 31B is detected and the hidden button effect lottery is won, that is, the notification execution condition is satisfied, and "non-winning". Here, the operation of the push button 31B is not detected, or the hidden button effect lottery is not won, that is, the notification execution condition is not satisfied.

First, in the pattern PTB-1, the first notification is executed based on being won in the first operation valid period, the second notification is executed based on being won in the second operation valid period, and the third notification is executed. This is a pattern in which the third notification is executed based on winning in the operation valid period. In the pattern PTB-2, the first notification is executed based on winning in the first operation effective period, the second notification is executed based on winning in the second operation effective period, and the third operation is effective. This is a pattern in which the third notification is not executed due to non-winning during the period. In the pattern PTB-3, the first notification is executed based on winning in the first operation effective period, the second notification is not executed in the second operation effective period because it is not won, and the third operation effective period. It is a pattern in which the third notification is executed together with the second notification based on the fact that the player has won in. In the pattern PTB-4, the first notification is executed based on being won in the first operation valid period, the second notification is not executed in the second operation valid period because it is not won, and the third operation valid period. Therefore, the second notification and the third notification are not executed because it is not won. In the pattern PTB-5, the first notification is not executed in the first operation effective period because it is not won, and the second notification is executed together with the first notification based on the fact that the player is won in the second operation effective period. This is a pattern in which the third notification is executed based on the fact that the player has won in the three operation valid period. In the pattern PTB-6, the first notification is not executed because it is not won in the first operation valid period, and the second notification is executed together with the first notification based on the fact that it is won in the second operation valid period. This is a pattern in which the third notification is not executed due to non-winning during the three operation valid periods. In the pattern PTB-7, the first notification is not executed during the first operation effective period because it is not won, and the first notification and the second notification are not executed during the second operation effective period because it is not won, and the third notification is executed. This is a pattern in which the third notification is executed together with the first notification and the second notification based on the fact that the player has won in the operation valid period. In the pattern PTB-8, the first notification is not executed during the first operation effective period because it is not won, and the first notification and the second notification are not executed during the second operation effective period because it is not won. This is a pattern in which none of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification is executed because the player has not won in the operation valid period.

Thus, in the second hidden button effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 issues the second notification when the notification execution condition is satisfied during the second operation effective period when the first notification is executed during the first operation effective period. The first notification is executable and the first notification and the second notification can be executed when the notification execution condition is satisfied in the second effective period when the first notification is not executed in the first operation effective period. In the case where the first notification and the second notification are executed in the second operation effective period, the third notification can be executed when the notification execution condition is satisfied in the third operation effective period, and the third notification can be executed in the first operation effective period. When the first notification is executed and the second notification is not executed in the second operation valid period, the second notification and the third notification can be executed when the notification execution condition is satisfied in the third operation effective period. When the first notification and the second notification are not executed in the operation valid period and the second operation valid period, the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification are issued when the notification execution condition is satisfied in the third operation valid period. It is feasible.

By doing so, even when the first notification or the second notification is not executed in the first operation valid period and the second operation valid period, the notification corresponding to the previous operation valid period is issued in the subsequent operation valid period. Since it may be executed, the interest of the hidden button effect can be enhanced. Further, not only the notification corresponding to the previous operation valid period but also the notification corresponding to the operation valid period is executed. Since there is a possibility that everything will be reported, the player's expectation for the notification can be maintained.

(First hidden button effect processing operation example)
Next, as an operation example of the first hidden button effect processing, an operation example of the pattern PTA-1 will be described based on FIG. 8-18(A). As shown in FIG. 8-18(A), the effect control CPU 120 has timing Ta1 at which a predetermined period has elapsed from timing Ta0 at which variable display of the decorative pattern based on the variation pattern (PB1-3) of super reach β big hit was started. At, the super reach effect β is started with the variable display mode as the reach mode.

Next, the operation of the push button 31B is monitored in the first operation effective period from the timing Ta2 after the start of the super reach effect β to the timing Ta4 at which 10000 ms elapses. Then, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected at the timing Ta3 within the first operation effective period and the hidden button effect lottery is won, the first notification corresponding to the first operation effective period is started. Even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the subsequent first operation valid period, the detection is invalidated.

In the operation invalid period from the timing Ta4 when the first operation valid period ends to the timing Ta5 when 3000 ms elapses, the detection is invalid even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected.

Next, the operation detection of the push button 31B is monitored during the second operation effective period from timing Ta5 to timing Ta7 when 10000 ms elapses. Then, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected at the timing Ta6 within the second operation effective period and the hidden button effect lottery is won, the second notification corresponding to the second operation effective period is started. It should be noted that even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected in the subsequent second operation valid period, the detection is invalidated.

In the operation invalid period from the timing Ta7 when the second operation valid period ends to the timing Ta8 when 3000 ms elapses, even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the detection is invalid.

Next, the operation detection of the push button 31B is monitored during the third operation valid period from the timing Ta8 to the timing Ta10 at which 10000 ms elapses. Then, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected at the timing Ta9 within the third operation effective period and the hidden button effect lottery is won, the third notification corresponding to the third operation effective period is started. Even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the subsequent third operation valid period, the detection is invalidated.

Then, the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification that have been executed are ended at timing Ta11 when the big hit confirmation symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol and the super reach effect β is ended. After that, with the control of the big hit game state, the big hit mid-stage production is started.

Next, an operation example of the pattern PTA-5 will be described based on FIG. 8-18(B). As shown in FIG. 8-18(B), the effect control CPU 120 has timing Ta1 at which a predetermined period has elapsed from timing Ta0 at which variable display of decorative patterns based on the variation pattern (PB1-3) of super reach β big hits is started. At, the super reach effect β is started with the variable display mode as the reach mode.

Next, the operation of the push button 31B is monitored in the first operation effective period from the timing Ta2 after the start of the super reach effect β to the timing Ta4 at which 10000 ms elapses. Then, although the operation of the push button 31B is detected at the timing Ta3 within the first operation effective period, when the hidden button effect lottery is not won, it is determined that the notification execution condition is not satisfied, and the operation corresponds to the first operation effective period. Do not execute the first notification. Even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the subsequent first operation valid period, the detection is invalidated.

In the operation invalid period from the timing Ta4 when the first operation valid period ends to the timing Ta5 when 3000 ms elapses, the detection is invalid even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected.

Next, the operation detection of the push button 31B is monitored during the second operation effective period from timing Ta5 to timing Ta7 when 10000 ms elapses. Then, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected at the timing Ta6 within the second operation effective period and the hidden button effect lottery is won, the first notification corresponding to the first operation effective period is started. It should be noted that even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected in the subsequent second operation valid period, the detection is invalidated.

In the operation invalid period from the timing Ta7 when the second operation valid period ends to the timing Ta8 when 3000 ms elapses, even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the detection is invalid.

Next, the operation detection of the push button 31B is monitored during the third operation valid period from the timing Ta8 to the timing Ta10 at which 10000 ms elapses. Then, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected at the timing Ta9 within the third operation effective period and the hidden button effect lottery is won, the second notification corresponding to the second operation effective period is started. Even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the subsequent third operation valid period, the detection is invalidated.

After that, at the timing Ta11 when the big hit confirmation symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol and the super reach effect β is finished, the first notification and the second notification that have been executed are terminated. After that, with the control of the big hit game state, the big hit mid-stage production is started.

(Second hidden button effect processing example)
Next, as an operation example of the second hidden button effect processing, an operation example of the pattern PTB-3 will be described based on FIG. 8-19(A). As shown in FIG. 8-19(A), the effect control CPU 120 has timing Ta1 at which a predetermined period elapses from timing Ta0 at which variable display of decorative patterns based on the variation pattern (PB1-4) of super reach γ big hit is started. In, the super reach effect γ is started with the variable display mode as the reach mode.

Next, the operation of the push button 31B is monitored in the first operation effective period from the timing Ta2 after the start of the super reach effect γ to the timing Ta4 at which 10000 ms elapses. Then, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected at the timing Ta3 within the first operation effective period and the hidden button effect lottery is won, the first notification corresponding to the first operation effective period is started. Even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the subsequent first operation valid period, the detection is invalidated.

In the operation invalid period from the timing Ta4 when the first operation valid period ends to the timing Ta5 when 3000 ms elapses, the detection is invalid even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected.

Next, the operation detection of the push button 31B is monitored during the second operation effective period from timing Ta5 to timing Ta7 when 10000 ms elapses. Then, the operation of the push button 31B is detected at timing Ta6 within the second operation effective period, but when the hidden button effect lottery is not won, the second notification corresponding to the second operation effective period is not executed. It should be noted that even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected in the subsequent second operation valid period, the detection is invalidated.

In the operation invalid period from the timing Ta7 when the second operation valid period ends to the timing Ta8 when 3000 ms elapses, even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the detection is invalid.

Next, the operation detection of the push button 31B is monitored during the third operation valid period from the timing Ta8 to the timing Ta10 at which 10000 ms elapses. Then, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected at the timing Ta9 within the third operation effective period and the hidden button effect lottery is won, the second notification not yet executed and the third operation effective period are dealt with. And the third notification is started. Even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the subsequent third operation valid period, the detection is invalidated.

After that, at the timing Ta11 when the big hit confirmation symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol and the super reach effect γ is finished, the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification that have been executed are terminated. After that, with the control of the big hit game state, the big hit mid-stage production is started.

Next, an operation example of the pattern PTB-7 will be described based on FIG. 8-19(B). As shown in FIG. 8-19(B), the effect control CPU 120 has timing Ta1 at which a predetermined period has elapsed from timing Ta0 at which variable display of the decorative pattern based on the variation pattern (PB1-4) of super reach γ big hit was started. At, the super reach effect β is started with the variable display mode as the reach mode.

Next, the operation of the push button 31B is monitored in the first operation effective period from the timing Ta2 after the start of the super reach effect γ to the timing Ta4 at which 10000 ms elapses. Then, although the operation of the push button 31B is detected at the timing Ta3 within the first operation effective period, when the hidden button effect lottery is not won, it is determined that the notification execution condition is not satisfied, and the operation corresponds to the first operation effective period. Do not execute the first notification. Even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the subsequent first operation valid period, the detection is invalidated.

In the operation invalid period from the timing Ta4 when the first operation valid period ends to the timing Ta5 when 3000 ms elapses, the detection is invalid even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected.

Next, the operation detection of the push button 31B is monitored during the second operation effective period from timing Ta5 to timing Ta7 when 10000 ms elapses. Then, the operation of the push button 31B is detected at the timing Ta6 within the second operation effective period, but when the hidden button effect lottery is not won, the first notification corresponding to the first operation effective period is also the second operation effective. The second notification corresponding to the period is also not started. It should be noted that even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected in the subsequent second operation valid period, the detection is invalidated.

In the operation invalid period from the timing Ta7 when the second operation valid period ends to the timing Ta8 when 3000 ms elapses, even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected, the detection is invalid.

Next, the operation detection of the push button 31B is monitored during the third operation valid period from the timing Ta8 to the timing Ta10 at which 10000 ms elapses. Then, when the operation of the push button 31B is detected at the timing Ta9 within the third operation effective period and the hidden button effect lottery is won, the first notification and the second operation effective period corresponding to the first operation effective period. The second notification corresponding to and the third notification corresponding to the third operation effective period are simultaneously started. Even if the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the subsequent third operation valid period, the detection is invalidated.

After that, at the timing Ta11 when the big hit confirmation symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol and the super reach effect γ is finished, the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification that have been executed are terminated. After that, with the control of the big hit game state, the big hit mid-stage production is started.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period are divided with the operation ineffective period sandwiched therebetween, so that they are discontinuous periods, For example, in the case where the player continuously operates (continuously hits) the push button 31B over two operation effective periods, the effect control CPU 120 detects in which operation effective period the operation of the push button 31B is detected. Since it is easy to determine whether or not it is detected, the control load of the effect control CPU 120 can be reduced.

(Operation example of super reach production)
Next, the production control CPU 120 executes when the variable display of the decorative pattern based on the super reach β variation pattern (PA2-3, PB1-3) is performed, and the super reach γ variation pattern (PA2-4). , PB1-4), the effect mode of the super reach effect γ executed when the variable display of the decorative pattern is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A to 21C are diagrams illustrating an operation example of super reach effect. FIGS. 8-22 (A) and (B) are diagrams showing an operation example of the operation notice effect.

As shown in FIG. 8-21(A), in the super reach effects β and γ, the character image 243SGZ01 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the effect image 243SGZ02 is displayed around the character image 243SGZ01. To be done. Further, the decorative patterns 5L, 5C, 5R are reduced and displayed on the upper right of the display area. Then, after the display modes of the character image 243SGZ01 and the effect image 243SGZ02 are changed variously or returned to the original with the passage of time, finally, the character image 243SGZ01 is enlarged as shown in FIG. 8-21(B). It is notified that it is a big hit by being displayed, and it is notified that the character image 243SGZ01 is reduced in size and faded out from the display area as shown in FIG.

Also, with regard to these super reach effects β and γ, the jackpot expectation is higher in the super reach effect γ than in the super reach effect β, but the effect mode is common regardless of whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Therefore, it is difficult to determine which of the super reach effect β and the super reach effect γ is executed on the surface.

Further, although not particularly shown, the super reach effect α is, for example, an effect mode in which an ally character and an enemy character face each other, and the effect modes are different from the super reach effects β and γ. During execution of the super reach effects β and γ, not only the display modes of the character image 243SGZ01 and the effect image 243SGZ02 are changed variously, but also the movable body for effect is operated and various lamps are turned on. The degree of expectation of a big hit may be suggested by such things.

In the execution period of such super reach effects β and γ, only when the variable display result is a big hit, the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period corresponding to the hidden button effect described above. Is set (see FIGS. 8-18 and 8-19), but not only the image display device 5 that displays the super reach effects β and γ, but also other effect devices, the notification of the effective operation period of the hidden button effect. No operation notification is given.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8-22(A), the effect control CPU 120 is outside the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ (for example, from the start of variable display until the variable display mode becomes the reach mode). In a period or in a predetermined operation effective period in a variable display other than super reach β and γ), a button image 243SGZ03 showing the push button 31B and a time gauge image 243SGZ04 showing the predetermined operation effective period are displayed, and the game is played. It is possible to execute an operation promotion effect that prompts the person to operate the push button 31B, and based on the fact that the operation of the push button 31B is detected during the predetermined operation effective period, the character image 243SGZ05 and the line "A chance!" By displaying the image 243SGZ06, it is possible to execute an operation notice presentation that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit.

That is, in the hidden button effect, in a situation where the operation promotion effect such as the operation notice effect is not performed in the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period in which the hidden button effect can be executed, The hidden button effect is executed only when the person operates the push button 31B at a timing corresponding to the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period, and wins the hidden button effect lottery. Therefore, the player can be given unexpectedness.

Also, the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period of such a hidden button effect, even if the player is not notified by the operation promotion effect or the like, the player gains experience and magazines. Although it can be predicted to some extent from information such as, etc., if the hidden button effect is not executed even if the player operates the push button 31B during execution of the super reach effect β or the super reach effect γ, the player In, it is difficult to specify whether the timing at which the push button 31B is operated is outside the operation valid period, whether the hidden button effect lottery is not won, or whether the variable display result is out of order.

However, when the variable display result is a big hit, even if the first notification is not executed by one operation of the push button 31B, the first notification may be executed by the second and subsequent operations. The player's motivation for operation can be maintained.

Further, in the present embodiment, basically, the super reach effect β and γ is basically only the character image 243SGZ01 and the effect image 243SGZ02 are continuously displayed, and is displayed with the passage of time as compared with the super reach effect α. Due to the effect that the change in the aspect is small, it is more difficult to specify the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period.

Conversely, for example, the display mode of the effect image 243SGZ02 is set to the first display mode (for example, blue) during the period corresponding to the first operation valid period, and the second display mode (for example, for the period corresponding to the second operation valid period). , Green) and the period corresponding to the third operation effective period is the third display mode (for example, red). The display modes of the super reach effects β and γ are the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, It may be possible to suggest to the player the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period by changing the third operation effective period corresponding to each.

In addition, in the case where the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period can be suggested to the player in this way, the operation promotion is performed at least in a mode restricted to the operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 8-22. It is preferable that the effect can be executed. The mode limited to the operation promotion effect may be a mode in which it is more difficult to specify the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period than the operation promotion effect, for example, the operation promotion described above. It includes a mode in which the effect is not executed, a mode in which the button image 243SGZ03 and the time gauge image 243SGZ04 are made small, and a mode in which visual confirmation is difficult due to an increase in transmittance and the like. Alternatively, the operation promotion effect is performed by an effect device different from the image display device 5 in which the player's line of sight is gathered by the variable display of the decorative pattern (for example, the light emitting element built in the push button 31B is the first operation. (Effective period, second operation effective period, lighting in the third operation effective period, etc.)

In addition, in the present embodiment, CPU 120 for effect control executes the first hidden button effect process when executing super reach effect β in a variable display based on the variation pattern (PB1-3) of super reach β big hit. However, super-reach γ is a variable hit based on the variation pattern (PB1-4) that has a higher jackpot expectation than the variation pattern (PB1-3) and is likely to be a jackpot C. When executing γ, the second hidden button effect processing is executed.

That is, when the variable display result is the big hit C which is the most advantageous to the player among the big hits A to C, the hidden button effect based on the second hidden button effect process is generated at a higher rate than the first hidden button effect process. To be executed. In other words, when the player operates the push button 31B during the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ, the notification of two or more modes (for example, the first notification and the second notification) is performed by the second or subsequent operation of the push button 31B. If the notification) is started at a time, the hidden button effect based on the second hidden button effect process is being executed, and therefore the variable display result is highly likely to be the jackpot C with the highest advantage.

In this way, the hidden button effect processing contents are made different between the super reach effect β and the super reach effect γ that have different jackpot expectations but have the same effect mode, that is, the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification. By making the execution mode (execution timing) different, which of the super reach effect β and the super reach effect γ is being executed by the player is advantageous depending on the execution mode of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification. Since it is easy to predict whether the jackpot will be a big jackpot, it is possible to suitably enhance the effect.

(First invention)
As described above, this embodiment includes the following first invention. That is, in a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine that can be controlled to an advantageous event that is advantageous to the player, for example, a predetermined operation of the player, such as that described in JP-A-2016-214565 and the like. There is a device which is capable of executing a specific effect based on the fact that a predetermined motion of the player is detected by the motion detecting device during a predetermined effective period. In the gaming machine described in the above patent publication, when the specific effect is executed based on the fact that the player's predetermined motion is detected at an early timing of the effective period, the player's predetermined motion is detected in the remaining effective period. However, since the specific effect is not executed, there is a problem that the interest of the specific effect based on the movement of the player cannot be enhanced. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of a specific effect executed based on the operation of the player,
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the first invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous event that is advantageous to a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
An operation detecting unit (for example, the push sensor 35B, the effect control CPU 120) capable of detecting a predetermined operation of the player (for example, the operation of the push button 31B),
Specific effect executing means (for example, for effect control) capable of executing a specific effect in a plurality of different modes (see FIG. 8-20) based on the predetermined operation being detected by the operation detecting means during a predetermined effective period. CPU120 the part which performs the 1st hidden button effect process in S243SGS310B in the variable display effect process, and the part which executes the 2nd hidden button effect process in S243SGS310D/variants 1 to 4).
Equipped with
The effective period includes a first effective period (for example, a first operation effective period), a second effective period (for example, a second operation effective period), and a third effective period (for example, a third operation effective period),
The specific effect executing means,
Based on the detection by the action detecting means in the first effective period, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, first notification) of the first mode for notifying first information (for example, being a big hit) regarding the advantageous event. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of 243SGS414 to 243SGS418 in the first hidden button effect process, or the part that executes the process of 243SGS514 to 243SGS518 in the second hidden button effect process),
A second mode of notifying second information (for example, probability fluctuation big hit) different from the first information, which is information related to the advantageous event, based on the detection by the operation detection means in the second valid period. Specific effect (for example, the second notification) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of 243SGS431 to 243SGS436 in the first hidden button effect process, or 243SGS531 in the second hidden button effect process). ~ The portion that executes the processing of SGS536) 243),
Third information that is information related to the advantageous event and is different from the first information and the second information based on the detection by the motion detection means in the third valid period (for example, the maximum number of rounds) It is possible to execute the specific effect (for example, the third notification) of the third aspect for informing (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of 243SGS451 to 243SGS456 in the first hidden button effect processing, or the second operation). (A part that executes the processing of 243SGS551 to 243SGS556 in the hidden button effect processing),
When the specific effect of the first aspect is executed in the first effective period, it is possible to execute the specific effect of the second aspect based on the detection by the operation detecting means in the second effective period (for example, If the effect control CPU 120 is Yes in 243SGS435 in the first hidden button effect process, a part that executes the second notification in 243SGS436, or if Yes in 243SGS535 in the second hidden button effect process, executes the second notification in 243SGS536. Part),
When the specific effect of the first aspect is not executed in the first effective period, it is possible to execute the specific effect of the first aspect based on the detection by the operation detecting unit in the second effective period (for example, If the production control CPU 120 is No in 243SGS435 in the first hidden button production process, the part that executes the first notification in 243SGS438, and in the case of No in 243SGS535 in the second hidden button production process, the first notification and the second in 243SGS538. 2 part that executes notification),
When executing the specific effect of the first aspect and the specific effect of the second aspect in the first effective period and the second effective period, based on the detection by the motion detection means in the third effective period, The specific effect of the third aspect can be executed (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines Yes in 243 SGS 455 in the first hidden button effect process, a part that executes the third notification in 243 SGS 456 or the second hidden button effect process). In the case of Yes in 243SGS555, the part that executes the third notification in 243SGS556),
In the first effective period and the second effective period, when performing the specific effect of the first aspect of the specific effect of the first aspect and the specific effect of the second aspect, in the third effective period Based on the detection by the motion detection means, it is possible to execute the specific effect of the second aspect (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 is No in 243SGS455 in the first hidden button effect processing, the second notification is executed in 243SGS458). Part or in the case of No in 243SGS555, 243SGS557 in the second hidden button effect processing, a part that executes the second notification and the third notification in 243SGS558),
When the specific effect of the first aspect and the specific effect of the second aspect are not executed in the first effective period and the second effective period, based on the detection by the operation detecting unit in the third effective period, It is possible to execute the specific effect of the first aspect (for example, if the effect control CPU 120 is No in 243SGS455, 243SGS457 in the first hidden button effect processing, a part that executes the first notification in 243SGS459, or a second hidden value). In the case of No in 243 SGS 555 and 243 SGS 557 in the button effect processing, a portion for executing the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification in 243 SGS 559. (See FIGS. 8-17(B)(C)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the specific effect of the first aspect or the specific effect of the second aspect is not executed, the specific effect of the aspect corresponding to the previous effective period may be executed in the subsequent advantageous period. Therefore, the interest of the specific performance can be increased.

A gaming machine according to means 2 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
At least the second information and the third information are information regarding the degree of advantage of the advantageous event (for example, the probability variation control is executed after the big hit ends, or the number of game rounds of the big hit becomes maximum). It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player's expectation for the advantageous event can be increased.

A gaming machine of means 3 of the first invention is the gaming machine described in means 2,
The third information is information including the second information and having a higher degree of advantage of the advantageous event than the second information (for example, the third notification is for notifying a maximum round jackpot, but for the maximum round). Since the big hit C is a big hit in which the probability variation control is executed after the big hit ends, the third information includes the second information and is regarded as the information having a higher big hit advantage than the second information.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the third information having a higher degree of advantage than the second effective period is notified at least in the third effective period, the player's expectation for the advantageous event can be increased.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
A first invalid period (for example, a period between timings Ta4 and Ta5 of FIG. 8-18) is provided between the first valid period and the second valid period,
A second invalid period (for example, a period between timing Ta7 and Ta8 in FIG. 8-18) is provided between the second valid period and the third valid period.
According to this feature, even when the player continues to perform the predetermined operation, it is easy to determine in which valid period the player has been detected.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
A predetermined effect execution capable of executing a motion promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the predetermined operation in an effective period other than the predetermined effective period and capable of executing the predetermined effect based on the detection by the operation detecting means. Means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22(A), the effect control CPU 120 has a button image 243SGZ03 or a predetermined image showing the push button 31B during a predetermined operation effective period outside the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ. A time gauge image 243SGZ04 indicating the operation valid period is displayed, and the operation promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B can be executed).
The specific effect executing means does not execute the motion promotion effect in the predetermined effective period (for example, in the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ, only when the variable display result is a big hit, the hidden button effect described above is displayed. The corresponding first operation effective period, second operation effective period, and third operation effective period are set, but the notification of the operation effective period of the hidden button effect and the operation promotion notification are not performed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player does not know that it is in the effective period, so that it is possible to enhance the unexpectedness when the specific effect is executed.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
A predetermined effect execution capable of executing a motion promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the predetermined operation in an effective period other than the predetermined effective period and capable of executing the predetermined effect based on the detection by the operation detecting means. Means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22(A), the effect control CPU 120 has a button image 243SGZ03 or a predetermined image showing the push button 31B during a predetermined operation effective period outside the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ. A time gauge image 243SGZ04 indicating the operation valid period is displayed, and the operation promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B can be executed).
The specific effect execution means can execute the motion promotion effect in a mode more restricted than the motion promotion effect performed by the predetermined effect execution means in the predetermined effective period (for example, the first operation effective period, the second operation). When it is possible to suggest the effective period and the third operation effective period to the player, it is possible to execute the operation promotion effect in a more limited mode than the operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 8-22.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since it is difficult for the player to know that it is the effective period, it is possible to enhance the unexpectedness when the specific effect is executed.

A gaming machine of means 7 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The specific effect execution means, when not performing at least one of the specific effect of the second aspect and the specific effect of the third aspect, specifies the fourth aspect of notifying the fourth information regarding the advantageous event. The effect can be executed (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 does not execute at least one of the second notification and the third notification at the timing when the third operation valid period has elapsed, the first notification is performed. , A portion capable of executing a fourth notification having a notification mode and notification content different from those of the second notification and the third notification. (Refer to Modification 3 of FIG. 8-25).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the specific effect of the second aspect or the specific effect of the third aspect is not executed, there is a possibility that the specific effect of the fourth aspect is executed, so that it is possible to suppress the decline of the game motivation. ..

A gaming machine of means 8 of the first invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
The specific effect execution unit, which does not perform any of the specific effect of the first aspect, the specific effect of the second aspect, and the specific effect of the third aspect, notifies the specific information of the specific aspect. (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 does not execute both the second notification and the third notification at the timing when the third operation effective period has passed, the first notification, the second notification, and the A portion in which the fifth notification having a different notification mode and notification content from the third notification and the fourth notification can be executed (see Modification 3 of FIG. 8-25).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if neither of the specific effects of the aspect is executed, the specific effect of the specific aspect may be executed, so that it is possible to suppress the decline of the game motivation.

(Second invention)
As described above, the present embodiment includes the second invention described below. That is, in a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine that can be controlled to an advantageous event that is advantageous to the player, for example, a predetermined operation of the player, such as that described in JP-A-2016-214565 and the like. There is a device which is capable of executing a specific effect based on the fact that a predetermined motion of the player is detected by the motion detecting device during a predetermined effective period. In the gaming machine described in the above patent publication, when the specific effect is executed based on the fact that the player's predetermined motion is detected at an early timing of the effective period, the player's predetermined motion is detected in the remaining effective period. However, since the specific effect is not executed, there is a problem that the interest of the specific effect based on the movement of the player cannot be enhanced. Therefore, for the purpose of providing a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of a specific effect executed based on the operation of the player,
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the second invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous event that is advantageous to a player (for example, a jackpot gaming state),
An operation detecting unit (for example, the push sensor 35B, the effect control CPU 120) capable of detecting a predetermined operation of the player (for example, the operation of the push button 31B),
Specific effect executing means (for example, for effect control) capable of executing a specific effect in a plurality of different modes (see FIG. 8-20) based on the predetermined operation being detected by the operation detecting means during a predetermined effective period. CPU120 the part which performs the 1st hidden button effect process in S243SGS310B in the variable display effect process, and the part which executes the 2nd hidden button effect process in S243SGS310D/variants 1 to 4).
Equipped with
The effective period includes a first effective period (for example, a first operation effective period), a second effective period (for example, a second operation effective period), and a third effective period (for example, a third operation effective period),
The specific effect executing means,
Based on the detection by the action detecting means in the first effective period, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, first notification) of the first mode for notifying first information (for example, being a big hit) regarding the advantageous event. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of 243SGS414 to 243SGS418 in the first hidden button effect process, or the part that executes the process of 243SGS514 to 243SGS518 in the second hidden button effect process),
A second mode of notifying second information (for example, probability fluctuation big hit) different from the first information, which is information related to the advantageous event, based on the detection by the operation detection means in the second valid period. Specific effect (for example, the second notification) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of 243SGS431 to 243SGS436 in the first hidden button effect process, or 243SGS531 in the second hidden button effect process). ~ The portion that executes the processing of SGS536) 243),
Based on the detection by the action detecting means in the third valid period, the third information (for example, the maximum round jackpot) which is information about the advantageous event and which is different from the first information and the second information is provided. It is possible to execute the specific effect (for example, the third notification) of the third mode to be notified (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of 243SGS451 to 243SGS456 in the first hidden button effect processing, or the second hidden operation). (The portion that executes the processing of 243SGS551 to 243SGS556 in the button effect processing),
When the specific effect of the first aspect is executed in the first effective period, it is possible to execute the specific effect of the second aspect based on the detection by the operation detecting means in the second effective period (for example, When the effect control CPU 120 makes Yes in 243 SGS 535 in the second hidden button effect processing, a part that executes the second notification in 243 SGS 536),
When the specific effect of the first aspect is not executed in the first effective period, the specific effect of the first aspect and the specific effect of the second aspect are detected based on the detection by the motion detection unit in the second effective period. Can be executed (for example, in the case where the production control CPU 120 is No in 243SGS535 in the second hidden button production process, a portion that executes the first notification and the second notification in 243SGS538),
When executing the specific effect of the first aspect and the specific effect of the second aspect in the first effective period and the second effective period, based on the detection by the motion detection means in the third effective period, The specific effect of the third aspect can be executed (for example, if the effect control CPU 120 makes Yes in 243SGS555 in the second hidden button effect processing, a part that executes the third notification in 243SGS556),
When the specific effect of the first aspect is executed in the first effective period and the specific effect of the second aspect is not executed in the second effective period, based on the detection by the motion detecting means in the third effective period. Then, it is possible to execute the specific effect of the second aspect and the specific effect of the third aspect (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines No in 243SGS555, 243SGS557 in the second hidden button effect process, the second effect is performed in 243SGS558). 2) Notification and 3rd notification)
When the specific effect of the first aspect and the specific effect of the second aspect are not executed in the first effective period and the second effective period, based on the detection by the operation detecting unit in the third effective period, It is possible to execute the specific effect of the first aspect, the specific effect of the second aspect, and the specific effect of the third aspect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 makes No in 243SGS555, 243SGS557 in the second hidden button effect process). In the case of 243SGS559, the part which performs the 1st alerting, the 2nd alerting, and the 3rd alerting|reporting (refer FIG.8-17(B)(C)).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the specific effect of the first aspect or the specific effect of the second aspect is not executed, the specific effect of the aspect corresponding to the previous effective period may be executed in the subsequent advantageous period. Therefore, the interest of the specific performance can be increased.

A gaming machine of means 2 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
At least the second information and the third information are information regarding the degree of advantage of the advantageous event (for example, the probability variation control is executed after the big hit ends, or the number of game rounds of the big hit becomes maximum). It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player's expectation for the advantageous event can be increased.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
The third information is information including the second information and having a higher degree of advantage of the advantageous event than the second information (for example, the third notification is for notifying a maximum round jackpot, but for the maximum round). Since the big hit C is a big hit in which the probability variation control is executed after the big hit ends, the third information includes the second information and is regarded as the information having a higher big hit advantage than the second information.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the third information having a higher degree of advantage than the second effective period is notified at least in the third effective period, the player's expectation for the advantageous event can be increased.

A gaming machine of means 4 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
A first invalid period (for example, a period between timings Ta4 and Ta5 of FIG. 8-18) is provided between the first valid period and the second valid period,
A second invalid period (for example, a period between timing Ta7 and Ta8 in FIG. 8-18) is provided between the second valid period and the third valid period.
According to this feature, even when the player continues to perform the predetermined operation, it is easy to determine in which valid period the player has been detected.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
A predetermined effect execution capable of executing a motion promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the predetermined operation in an effective period other than the predetermined effective period and capable of executing the predetermined effect based on the detection by the operation detecting means. Means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22(A), the effect control CPU 120 has a button image 243SGZ03 or a predetermined image showing the push button 31B during a predetermined operation effective period outside the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ. A time gauge image 243SGZ04 indicating the operation valid period is displayed, and the operation promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B can be executed).
The specific effect executing means does not execute the motion promotion effect in the predetermined effective period (for example, in the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ, only when the variable display result is a big hit, the hidden button effect described above is displayed. The corresponding first operation effective period, second operation effective period, and third operation effective period are set, but the notification of the operation effective period of the hidden button effect and the operation promotion notification are not performed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player does not know that it is in the effective period, so that it is possible to enhance the unexpectedness when the specific effect is executed.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
A predetermined effect execution capable of executing a motion promotion effect that prompts the player to perform the predetermined operation in an effective period other than the predetermined effective period and capable of executing the predetermined effect based on the detection by the operation detecting means. Means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-22(A), the effect control CPU 120 has a button image 243SGZ03 or a predetermined image showing the push button 31B during a predetermined operation effective period outside the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ. A time gauge image 243SGZ04 indicating the operation valid period is displayed, and the operation promotion effect for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B can be executed).
The specific effect execution means can execute the motion promotion effect in a mode more restricted than the motion promotion effect performed by the predetermined effect execution means in the predetermined effective period (for example, the first operation effective period, the second operation). When it is possible to suggest the effective period and the third operation effective period to the player, it is possible to execute the operation promotion effect in a more limited mode than the operation promotion effect shown in FIG. 8-22.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since it is difficult for the player to know that it is the effective period, it is possible to enhance the unexpectedness when the specific effect is executed.

A gaming machine of means 7 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The specific effect execution means, when not performing at least one of the specific effect of the second aspect and the specific effect of the third aspect, specifies the fourth aspect of notifying the fourth information regarding the advantageous event. The effect can be executed (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 does not execute at least one of the second notification and the third notification at the timing when the third operation valid period has elapsed, the first notification is performed. , A portion capable of executing a fourth notification having a notification mode and notification content different from those of the second notification and the third notification. (Refer to Modification 3 of FIG. 8-25).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the specific effect of the second aspect or the specific effect of the third aspect is not executed, there is a possibility that the specific effect of the fourth aspect is executed, so that it is possible to suppress the decline of the game motivation. ..

A gaming machine of means 8 of the second invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
The specific effect execution unit, which does not perform any of the specific effect of the first aspect, the specific effect of the second aspect, and the specific effect of the third aspect, notifies the specific information of the specific aspect. (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 does not execute both the second notification and the third notification at the timing when the third operation effective period has passed, the first notification, the second notification, and the A portion in which the fifth notification having a different notification mode and notification content from the third notification and the fourth notification can be executed (see Modification 3 of FIG. 8-25).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if neither of the specific effects of the aspect is executed, the specific effect of the specific aspect may be executed, so that it is possible to suppress the decline of the game motivation.

(Characteristic part 243SG modification 1)
Next, a first modification of the characteristic unit 243SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A is a diagram showing an operation example of the first hidden button effect processing in the modified example 1 of the characteristic unit 243SG, and FIG. 8B is a view of the second hidden button effect processing in the modified example 1 of the characteristic unit 243SG. It is a figure which shows the operation example.

In the first hidden button effect process and the second hidden button effect process of the above-described embodiment, when the first operation of the push button 31B is detected in each operation valid period, the hidden button effect lottery is executed to win or not win. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the push button is not limited to this. The hidden button effect lottery may be executed each time the operation of 31B is detected. That is, the operation detection of the push button 31B may be enabled until the hidden button effect lottery is won within each operation valid period.

For example, in the case of the first hidden button effect process shown in FIG. 8-23(A), the effect control CPU 120 detects the first operation of the push button 31B during the first operation effective period from timing Ta2 to timing Ta4. Although not elected, the first notification is started at the timing Ta3 when the operation of the push button 31B is detected for the second time. During the second operation effective period from timing Ta5 to timing Ta7, the first and second operation detection of the push button 31B is not won, and during the third operation effective period from timing Ta8 to timing Ta10, the first and second operations are performed. However, the second notification which has not been executed is started at the timing Ta9 when the operation is detected for the third push button 31B.

Further, in the case of the second hidden button effect processing shown in FIG. 8-23(B), the effect control CPU 120 causes the first and second push buttons 31B to operate during the first operation effective period from timing Ta2 to timing Ta4. In the operation detection, it is not won, and even in the second operation valid period from the timing Ta5 to the timing Ta7, it is not won in the first and second operation detection of the push button 31B, and the third operation valid period from the timing Ta8 to the timing Ta10. In the first and second push button 31B operation detection, a non-winning result occurs, but at the timing Ta9 when the third push button 31B operation detection occurs, the first notification and the second notification that are not yet executed are given. 3 Start notification.

In addition, in the first modification of the characteristic unit 243SG, the hidden button effect lottery is executed each time the operation of the push button 31B is detected within each operation valid period, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, the hidden button effect lottery may be executed based on the operation of the push button 31B being detected a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times or 10 times).

(Characteristic part 243SG modification 2)
Next, a modified example 2 of the characteristic unit 243SG will be described based on FIGS. 8-24. 8A and 8B are diagrams showing an operation example of the hidden button effect process in the modified example 2 of the characteristic part 243SG.

In the first hidden button effect process and the second hidden button effect process of the embodiment and the characteristic part 243SG modified example 1, the hidden button effect lottery is executed when the operation of the push button 31B is detected in each operation effective period, Although the mode in which the detection of the operation of the push button 31B for the second time and thereafter within each operation valid period is invalidated is illustrated as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is not limited to this. Even when the hidden button effect lottery executed based on the operation detection of the push button 31B is won, the operation detection of the push button 31B may be enabled until each operation valid period ends.

For example, in the case of the hidden button effect processing shown in FIG. 8-24(A), the effect control CPU 120 detects the operation of the first and second push buttons 31B in the first operation effective period from the timing Ta2 to the timing Ta4. However, in the second operation valid period from timing Ta5 to timing Ta7, the first notification that has not been executed is given at the timing Ta6A when the first push button 31B operation is detected. Start with priority over notification. After that, when the operation of the second push button 31B is detected, it is not won, but at the timing Ta6B when the operation of the third push button 31B is detected, the second notification corresponding to the second operation valid period is started. .. In the third operation valid period from the timing Ta8 to the timing Ta10, it is not won in the operation detection of the first and second push buttons 31B, but it is third in the timing Ta9 which is won in the operation detection of the third push button 31B. Start notification.

Further, in the case of the hidden button effect processing shown in FIG. 8-23(B), the effect control CPU 120 detects the operation of the first and second push buttons 31B in the first operation effective period from the timing Ta2 to the timing Ta4. In the second operation valid period from timing Ta5 to timing Ta7, the game is not won in the first and second push button 31B operation detections, and in the third operation valid period from timing Ta8 to timing Ta10. The first notification is preferentially started from the first notification and the second notification that have not been executed at the timing Ta9A that is won in the first operation detection of the push button 31B. After that, when the operation of the push button 31B for the second time is detected, it is not won, but at timing Ta9B when the operation of the push button 31B is detected for the third time, the second notification that has not been executed is started. Next, at the timing Ta9C when the third push button 31B is detected to be operated, the third notification is started.

As described above, in the second modification of the characteristic unit 243SG, as in the second hidden button effect process of the above-described embodiment, it is possible to perform notification in two or more modes within each operation valid period, but once. If only the notification of the first mode is executed when the player wins based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B, it is necessary to operate the push button 31B many times in order to see all the notifications. Motivation can be increased.

(Characteristic part 243SG modification 3)
Next, Modified Example 3 of the characteristic portion 243SG will be described based on FIGS. 8-25. FIG. 8-25 is an explanatory diagram of a hidden button effect in the modified example 3 of the characteristic unit 243SG, and (B) is a diagram illustrating an operation example of the hidden button effect process in the modified example 3 of the characteristic unit 243SG. ..

In the first hidden button effect processing and the second hidden button effect processing of the embodiment and the characteristic part 243SG modified example 1, only the first notification is executed at the timing when the third operation effective period has elapsed, and the second notification and the second notification. Although the form in which the hidden button effect is terminated as it is when 3 notifications are not executed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 causes the third operation effective period to elapse. Even when at least one of the second notification and the third notification is not executed, it is possible to execute the fourth notification having different notification modes and notification contents from the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification. Good.

Moreover, when the third notification is not executed at the timing when the third operation effective period has passed, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the first notification, the second notification, the third notification, and the fourth notification. The fifth notification having a different notification mode and notification content may be executable.

The fourth notification and the fifth notification do not have to be information about the big hit that is generated based on the variable display result as long as the notification mode and the notification content are different from the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification. If the information is about an advantageous event that is advantageous to the player, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-25(A), the fourth notification indicates that the pending storage has a variable display result that is a big hit (holding consecutive big hit). There may be (the fourth information), that is, the information about the next big hit. Further, the fifth notification is that the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an odd number (for example, any one of 1, 3, 5) or an even number (for example, any of 2, 4, 6). (Fifth information), that is, information about advantageous events other than the big hit may be notified.

In addition, when the fourth information can be notified, the effect control CPU 120 makes a big hit on the display result of the variable display based on the pending storage, based on the information (random number MR1) related to the variable display that is reserved and stored based on the occurrence of the start winning. It suffices to be able to execute a start winning determination process (a so-called prefetch process) for determining whether or not the display result is obtained before the variable display based on the pending storage is started.

For example, in the case of the hidden button effect processing shown in FIG. 8-25(A), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the player has won in the first operation detection of the push button 31B during the first operation effective period from the timing Ta2 to the timing Ta4. The first notification is started at timing Ta3, but during the second operation effective period from timing Ta5 to timing Ta7, the first operation detection of the push button 31B results in non-winning, and from timing Ta8 to timing Ta10. In the third operation valid period of No., the second button notification and the third button notification are not performed in the first operation detection of the push button 31B, and thus the hidden button effect is finished at the timing Ta11, but At timing Ta10 when the third operation valid period ends, the execution condition of the fourth notification shown in FIG. 8-25(A) is satisfied (the pending storage has a big hit and the second notification is not executed). In this case, the fourth notification is started. If the execution condition of the third notification shown in FIG. 8-25(A) is satisfied (the second notification and the third notification are not executed), the fifth notification is started.

In this way, in the third modification of the characteristic part 243SG, even if the second notification or the third notification is not executed, the fourth notification or the fifth notification may be executed, so that the willingness to play the game is attenuated. Can be suppressed.

Further, the notification contents (contents of information to be notified) and notification modes of the fourth notification and the fifth notification are not limited to those shown in FIG. 8-25(A), but can be variously changed. Therefore, the contents of the fourth notification and the fifth notification may be reversed, or the contents of the second notification and the third notification may be used.

Further, the fourth notification and the fifth notification exemplify a mode in which they are executed with a probability of 100% if the notification condition shown in FIG. 8-25(A) is satisfied, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) when the notification condition is satisfied.

(Characteristic part 243SG modification 4)
Next, Modified Example 4 of the characteristic portion 243SG will be described based on FIGS. FIG. 8-26 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table in the modification 4 of the characteristic portion 243SG, (B) is an explanatory view of a hidden button effect in the modification 4 of the characteristic portion 243SG, and (C). FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a hidden button effect operation in Modification 4 of the characteristic portion 243SG.

In the embodiment and the characteristic portions 243SG modified examples 1 to 3, the first notification is the first information indicating that the display result of the variable display is the big hit (any of the big hits A to C), and the second notification is the big hit type. Is a probability variation big hit (either big hit B or big hit C), and the third notification is a form of notifying third information indicating that 10 rounds of big hit (big hit C) will be made. .. That is, the second information notified by the second notification and the third information notified by the third notification are information about the jackpot advantage (for example, probability variation control or maximum round) notified by the first notification. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first information, the second information, and the third information may be information regarding the advantage of the big hit.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8-26(A), as the types of big hits, after the big hits, a 5-round big hit A in which the probability variation control and the time saving control are executed until the variable display of 150 times ends, and the big hit end After that, the 7-round big hit B in which the probability variation control and the time saving control are executed until the variable display of 150 times is completed, and the probability variation control and the time saving control are executed until the variable display of 150 times is completed after the completion of the big hit. In the case of a pachinko gaming machine having round jackpot C, as shown in FIG. 8-26(B), the first notification is the first information indicating that the jackpot is five rounds or more (any one of jackpot A, jackpot B, and jackpot C). ), the second notification notifies the second information (big hit B or big hit C) of 7 rounds or more, and the third notification notifies third information (big hit C) of 10 rounds big hit. May be.

In this case, the first information, the second information, and the third information are all information regarding the degree of advantage (game round number) of the big hit. In addition, the second information is the information including the first information that is the jackpot of five rounds or more, and the information that is the jackpot of seven rounds or more, and thus is the information that is more advantageous than the first information. In addition, the third information is information including the second information that is a seven-round big hit or more, and is the information that is a ten-round big hit, and thus is information having a higher advantage than the first information and the second information. That is, the advantage of the player increases in the order of the first information<the second information<the third information.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in each operation valid period, the operation of the push button 31B is effectively detected until the hidden button effect lottery is won or the operation valid period elapses, and 1/20 of the hidden button effect lottery is detected. Since the winning is performed with a probability, the more the number of times the push button 31B is operated, the easier the notification is.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification are configured to be executed by the rendering device other than the image display device 5, but as in the fourth modification, the image display device is displayed. A white aura image 243SGZ10 is displayed on both sides of the display area of No. 5, the display color of the aura image 243SGZ10 is changed to blue in the first notification, and the display color of the aura image 243SGZ10 is changed to green in the second notification. In the notification, the display color of the aura image 243SGZ10 may be changed to red. The display mode and display color of the aura image 243SGZ10 can be changed in various ways. Further, instead of the aura image 243SGZ10, a character image different from the character image 243SGZ01, and different character images or other images corresponding to the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification may be displayed.

Further, in the modified example 4 of the characteristic unit 243SG, all of the first information, the second information, and the third information are information regarding the degree of advantage (the number of game rounds) of the big hit, but, for example, the possibility of a big hit ( It may be information indicating a jackpot expectation). In this case, the first information has a small big hit expectation (for example, 20% or more), the second information has a large big hit expectation, (for example, 40% or more), and the third information has a large big hit expectation. (For example, 60% or more) may be indicated. By doing so, the player will operate with the expectation that the jackpot expectation will be high, so the interest in the hidden button effect is improved.

(Explanation about deformation and application)
In the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous event advantageous to the player is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an advantageous event advantageous to the player. As long as it is controlled to the big hit game state, it is controlled to the small hit game state, the probability fluctuation state, the time saving state (high base state), etc. It may be controlled to an advantageous state other than. Alternatively, even if it is not related to the control of the advantageous state by the CPU 103 as described above, for example, a game ball that is a variable winning ball device that is opened based on a big hit or a small hit is a specific area (for example, a V winning determination switch, a probability). It may be an event that is advantageous to the player, such as passing through a fluctuation determination switch or the like, pre-reading (starting winning determination) being performed, a big villa, a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or the like. .. Also, the effect control CPU 120 executes that the variable display mode is the reach mode, that the super reach effect is executed, that the reach mode is changed from normal reach to super reach, that the notice effect is executed, etc. It may be an advantageous event that appears.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the advantageous event advantageous to the player is the big hit, and the first information, the second information, and the third information are all set as the information on the big hit, which is one advantageous event. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the advantageous event advantageous to the player is a plurality of advantageous events including at least a first advantageous event (eg, big hit) and a second advantageous event (eg, set value). In such a case, at least the first information among the first information, the second information, and the third information is the information regarding the first advantageous event, and the second information is the information regarding the second advantageous event. Good.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the first information, the second information, and the third information on the big hit are all examples of the information on the advantage of the big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. The first information, the second information, and the third information do not necessarily have to be information relating to the degree of advantage of an advantageous event, and may be, for example, information regarding whether or not to be a big hit like the first information, or When the advantageous event is the super reach effect, the first information, the second information, and the third information may be information relating to the character appearing in the super reach effect or the effect mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the third information includes the second information, and the third information has a higher jackpot advantage than the second information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The advantages of the second information and the third information may be the same, or the advantages of the second information may be higher than the advantages of the third information. Further, the first information, the second information, and the third information may have the same advantage, or the magnitude of the advantage may have a relationship of the first information>the second information>the third information. ..

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the push sensor 35B capable of detecting the operation of the push button 31B by the player is applied as the action detecting means capable of detecting the predetermined action of the player. However, the controller sensor unit 35A capable of detecting the operation of the stick controller 31A may be used. Further, a touch sensor capable of detecting the player's fingers or a motion sensor capable of detecting the player's motion may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of the specific effect that is executed based on the detection of the operation of the push button 31B by the player, the hidden button effect that notifies a plurality of pieces of information regarding the big hit is applied, but The present invention is not limited to this, and may be an effect capable of notifying a plurality of pieces of information regarding advantageous events other than the above-mentioned big hit.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the hidden button effect that is an example of the specific effect, an example in which the notification of the information regarding the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period and the operation promotion effect are not executed are illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and notification of information regarding the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period and operation promotion effects may be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the form in which the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period are set in the hidden button effect has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Four or more operation valid periods may be set. Moreover, at least two operation valid periods may be set.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, the form in which the operation invalid period is set between the 1st operation effective period and the 2nd operation effective period and between the 2nd operation effective period and the 3rd operation effective period was illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one continuous operation effective period in which such an operation ineffective period is not set is the first operation effective period, the second operation effective period, and the third operation effective period. It may be divided into periods. Further, the operation invalid period may be set only in any one of the first operation valid period and the second operation valid period, and the second operation valid period and the third operation valid period.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, by giving the advantageous event advantageous to the player as a big hit, the hidden button effect is executed during the execution period of the super reach effects β and γ, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is not limited to this, and the execution period of the specific effect can be changed to various periods even if it is not the variable display period. For example, the execution period is from the start of the variable display to the execution of the super reach effect. It may be possible, or when the prefetching notice can be executed, it may be executable in the variable display before the variable display. Further, it may be a period from the end of the super reach effect until the big hit confirmation symbol is stopped and displayed, or may be executed during a big hit game (for example, a fanfare production period).

Further, in the above embodiment, when the super reach effect β is executed in the variable display based on the variation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β big hit, the execution timing of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification. Is determined based on the first hidden button effect process, and when the super reach effect γ is executed in the variable display based on the variation pattern (PB1-4) of the super reach γ big hit, the first notification, the second notification, and the first notification. Although the form in which the execution timing of the 3 notification is determined based on the second hidden button effect processing has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in a variable display based on a variation pattern of one super reach jackpot. Alternatively, it may be determined by lottery based on which of the first hidden button effect process and the second hidden button effect process, the execution timing of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification is determined. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a plurality of effect modes, when the first effect mode is selected, the execution timing of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification is determined based on the first hidden button effect processing. However, in the case of the second effect mode, the execution timing of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification may be determined based on the second hidden button effect processing.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko game machine 1 capable of determining the execution timing of the first notification, the second notification, and the third notification based on either the first hidden button effect processing or the second hidden button effect processing. Although the applied form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of executing only the first hidden button effect process, or a pachinko game capable of executing only the second hidden button effect process. It may be machine 1.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be made even if changes or additions are made without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

For example, although the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be circulated inside the gaming machine. The number of the game balls used for the game is stored while the number of the game balls used for the game is added, while the number of the game balls that have been sealed and lent out according to the loan request by the player and the number of prize balls given according to the winning are added. The present invention can be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine. In addition, since points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls in these enclosed game machines, the given points and points correspond to the game value.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, for example. At the same time, one game is ended by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable symbols, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. The first invention and the second invention can be applied to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated.

When the first invention or the second invention is applied to the slot machine, the advantageous event advantageous to the player is informed of a big bonus bonus or a regular bonus that increases the winning probability of the small role, and an operation mode advantageous to the player. State (for example, AT (assist time) state), a state in which an advantageous operation mode for the player is notified, and a winning probability of the replay combination is increased (for example, ART (assist replay time) state). Further, as the predetermined effective period, a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of winning a bonus, an AT, or an ART, or an operation effective period in a button effect executed as a confirmation notification effect can be applied.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of controlling an advantageous event advantageous to a player,
A motion detecting means capable of detecting a predetermined motion of the player,
Specific effect executing means capable of executing the specific effect in a plurality of different modes based on the predetermined operation being detected by the operation detecting means in a predetermined effective period,
Equipped with
The valid period includes a first valid period, a second valid period, and a third valid period,
The specific effect executing means,
It is possible to execute the specific effect of the first aspect of notifying the first information regarding the advantageous event based on the detection by the motion detecting means in the first effective period,
In the second effective period, it is possible to execute the specific effect of the second aspect, which is based on the detection by the action detecting means and notifies the second information that is the information related to the advantageous event and is different from the first information,
Based on the detection by the action detecting means in the third effective period, a specific effect of a third aspect for notifying third information different from the first information and the second information, which is information related to the advantageous event, is executed. Is possible,
When the specific effect of the first aspect is executed in the first effective period, it is possible to execute the specific effect of the second aspect on the basis of the detection by the motion detection means in the second effective period,
When the specific effect of the first aspect is not executed in the first effective period, the specific effect of the first aspect and the specific effect of the second aspect are detected based on the detection by the motion detection unit in the second effective period. Is possible and
When executing the specific effect of the first aspect and the specific effect of the second aspect in the first effective period and the second effective period, based on the detection by the motion detection means in the third effective period, The specific effect of the third aspect can be executed,
When the specific effect of the first aspect is executed in the first effective period and the specific effect of the second aspect is not executed in the second effective period, based on the detection by the motion detecting means in the third effective period. It is possible to execute the specific effect of the second aspect and the specific effect of the third aspect,
When the specific effect of the first aspect and the specific effect of the second aspect are not executed in the first effective period and the second effective period, based on the detection by the motion detection unit in the third effective period, A gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing the specific effect of the first aspect, the specific effect of the second aspect, and the specific effect of the third aspect.

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