JP2020189050A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can improve the interest in a game.SOLUTION: A stepwise operation carried out in a stepwise fashion, and an operation acceptance performance which allows identification of an acceptance of an operation of operation means can be executed. In a special operation effective period in which an operation of the operation means can be accepted, a change performance in which a step of a stepwise performance in execution is changed can be executed according to an operation of the operation means. In a prescribed period, of the special operation effective period, from an intermediate of the special operation effective period to an end of the special operation effective period, the change control is not executed but the operation acceptance performance is executed according to an operation of the operation means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

Conventionally, in a game machine, a symbol variation game is performed in which a symbol is varied, and after a specific display result predetermined in the symbol variation game is displayed, an advantageous state advantageous to the player is given. In addition, by executing various effects that can specify the degree of expectation that the advantageous state is given, it is possible to raise the expectation that the advantageous state is given.

In such a game machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a device that executes an operation result effect in which an operation result image is displayed when an operation means is operated by a player within an operation validity period is disclosed. By executing the operation result production, the player can actively participate in the game.

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However, in such a game machine, it is desired to improve the interest in the game, for example, by appropriately controlling the operation result effect to further enhance the effect of the operation result effect.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to the problems existing in such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest in a game.

A game machine that solves the above problems is a game machine in which a big hit game is given after a big hit display result is displayed in a variable game, and an operation means that can be operated by the player, an effect execution means that executes the effect, and an effect execution means that executes the effect. The effect executing means can execute a stepwise effect performed stepwise and an operation reception effect that can identify that the operation of the operation means has been received, and can accept the operation of the operation means. There is a special operation valid period, and in the special operation valid period, it is possible to execute a change effect in which the stage of the stage effect being executed changes according to the operation of the operation means. The gist is that the change effect is not executed in response to the operation of the operation means during the specified period from the middle to the end of the special operation valid period, but the operation reception effect is executed.

With respect to the game machine, when the specified period is started during the execution of the change effect, the change effect may be continuously executed.
Regarding the game machine, the change effect is not executed in response to the operation of the operation means in the predetermined period from the execution of the change effect to the elapse of the predetermined time in the special operation valid period, and the predetermined change effect is not executed. The time is shorter than the effect time of the change effect, and when the change effect is being executed after the end of the predetermined period, the new change effect is executed in response to the operation of the operation means. It may be configured as such.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

The figure which shows typically the pachinko game machine. The figure which shows the electric composition of a pachinko game machine. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing the display mode of the effect display device. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing the change effect and the regulation period. A diagram showing a chance-up operation effect control process.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 is a member for mounting various parts such as the game board 20.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a firing handle 16. For example, the launch handle 16 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball (game medium) is launched toward the game area 21 of the game board 20 with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity of the gaming ball can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 17. For example, the decorative lamp 17 is provided on the front side of the frame 11. The decorative lamp 17 has a built-in light emitting body (not shown), and the light emitting body can emit light, blink, and turn off. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of emitting light, blinking, and turning off (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect) as one of the effects.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 18. For example, the speaker 18 is provided on the front surface side of the frame body 11. As one of the effects, the speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as an audio effect) for outputting voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and sounds such as music.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first operation button 19a and a second operation button 19b on the front side of the frame body 11 at a position that can be operated by the player. The first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b are used, for example, in the production. In the present embodiment, the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b correspond to the operation means, the first operation button 19a corresponds to the first operation means, and the second operation button 19b corresponds to the second operation means.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display device 22. For example, the information display device 22 is provided at a position visible to the player on the game board 20. The information display device 22 is notified of various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The information display device 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the first special symbol. The first special symbol display unit 22a can execute a first special symbol variation game (first variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "first special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "first special game".

The information display device 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of the second special symbol. The second special symbol display unit 22b can execute a second special symbol variation game (second variation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the "second special symbol variation game" may be abbreviated as the "second special game".

Further, in the following description, when the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are not distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "special symbol variation game (symbol variation game)", and the special symbol variation game is referred to as " It may be referred to as "special game". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are symbols for notifying the result of a lottery (a big hit lottery described later) internally executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. In the present specification, "fixed stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning for a symbol. The special symbols that can be derived from the first special symbol display unit 22a and the second special symbol display unit 22b include a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result (specific symbol) and a missed symbol as a missed display result, respectively. In a special game, when a jackpot symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it will be a jackpot. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, it can be recognized by the player that it is out of order.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second special game is executed in preference to the first special game. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, and the jackpot game is given after the end of the special game. That is, the big hit game is a game given on condition that the big hit lottery is won, and is a game given after the big hit display result is displayed in the special game. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game is a game (state) that is advantageous for the player because it is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

The information display device 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the first special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending first special games is referred to as the "first special pending number". The information display device 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays information that can recognize the number of times the execution of the second special game is held because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of pending second special games is referred to as the "second special pending number". For example, the maximum value of the first special hold number and the second special hold number is "4", respectively.

The information display device 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The ordinary symbol display unit 22e is configured to be able to display one or a plurality of types of ordinary symbols. The normal symbol display unit 22e can execute a normal symbol fluctuation game (normal fluctuation game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as "normal game". The normal symbols that can be derived to the normal symbol display unit 22e include a normal hit symbol and a normal miss symbol. When a normal hit symbol is derived in a normal game, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal hit symbol is obtained. In a normal game, when a normal out-of-order symbol is derived, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the normal out-of-order symbol is derived. In the present embodiment, when the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol is won, the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, and the ordinary winning game is given after the end of the ordinary game. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is in an advantageous state for the player because it is easy to establish the holding condition of the second special game.

The information display device 22 usually includes a hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays information capable of recognizing the number of normal games whose execution is held (the number of normal hold games) because the hold condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the normal hold number is "4".

Next, the game board 20 will be described.
The game board 20 has a game area 21 formed by partitioning the front surface side (front side) of the game board 20 into a substantially circular shape by rails. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 26 having various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21. The center frame 26 includes an opening 26a.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect displaying device 27 as an effect executing means and a notification means. The effect display device 27 includes a display area 27r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 27 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the display area 27r can be visually recognized by the player through the opening 26a of the center frame 26. The effect display device 27 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects. In this way, the effect display device 27 executes the effect of displaying the image.

In the present embodiment, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 27 includes an effect symbol variation game in which the effect symbols are variablely displayed in a plurality of columns and a combination of the effect symbols is finally derived. In the following description, the production symbol variation game is abbreviated as "production game". The effect pattern is a pattern (decorative pattern) decorated with characters, patterns, etc., and is for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in predetermined directions.

The directing game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. Then, in the production game, a combination of production symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. When the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same, such as "333" and "777". In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is derived, in the effect game, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is derived. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination by the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the effect symbols in a row is different from the effect symbols in the other row, such as "787" and "556". In the production game, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, for example, a state in which the effect symbol is swayed and variablely displayed.

The production game may include a reach production performed by forming a reach. As for the reach, the same effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific row (first row and third row in the present embodiment) among a plurality of rows, and a row different from the specific row (second row in the present embodiment). ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. For example, the reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 28 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. The first starting port 28 is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. A game ball can enter the first starting port 28. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 28. For example, the first start sensor SE1 is provided in a passage through which a game ball that has entered the first start port 28 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the holding condition (first holding condition) of the first special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the first start sensor SE1 detects the entry of the game ball into the first start port 28 (the game ball that has entered the first start port 28). In addition, the first special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the first starting port 28.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 29 that is open to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 26. A game ball can enter the second starting port 29. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 29. For example, the second start sensor SE2 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the second start port 29 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the holding condition (second holding condition) of the second special game can be satisfied, and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. In this way, the second start sensor SE2 detects the entry of the game ball into the second start port 29 (the game ball that has entered the second start port 29). Further, the second special game may be executed (executable) when the game ball enters the second starting port 29.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal variable member 30 capable of operating in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the second starting port 29 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second starting port 29 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal actuator A1 that operates a normal variable member 30 as an opening / closing member (shown in FIG. 2). The normal variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game. In this way, the normally variable member 30 operates so that the second starting port 29 can take an open state and a closed state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 31 that is open to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special winning sensor SE3 that detects a gaming ball that has entered the large winning opening 31. For example, the special winning sensor SE3 is provided in the passage through which the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the special prize sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special variable member 32 that can operate in an open state (allowable state) and a closed state (regulated state) in the game area 21. The open state is a state in which the game ball can be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is easily entered. The closed state is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the large winning opening 31 or is difficult to enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a special actuator A2 that operates the special variable member 32 (shown in FIG. 2). The special variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the jackpot game. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state and a closed state. That is, the big hit game is a game in which the big winning opening 31 is opened (the big winning opening 31 is opened).

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gate 33 through which a gaming ball can pass (enter) on the right side of the center frame 26 in the gaming area 21. The gate 33 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 that allows a game ball to enter and detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 2). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, the holding condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a general winning opening 34 that is open to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 26. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a general winning sensor SE5 that detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 2). For example, the general winning sensor SE5 is provided in a passage (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 34 passes. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the general prize sensor SE5, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of general winning openings.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a first starting port 28, a second starting port 29, a large winning opening 31, and a general winning opening 34 as winning openings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may have a winning opening different from the winning opening. "Winning" means that a game ball enters the winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with members such as nails and a windmill for changing the behavior of the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area 21.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low probability state and a high probability state as game states in which the jackpot probabilities are different. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that in the low probability state. In the high-probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is higher than in the low-probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The high probability state is a so-called "probability fluctuation state (probability change state)".

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shots of the game balls is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 is higher than that in the low base state. The high base state is the so-called "electric support state", and the low base state is the so-called "non-electric support state". In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second starting port 29 increases, and the game ball easily enters the second starting port 29, which is advantageous for the player. Easy state, improved ball entry rate).

For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the three controls described below, or by performing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the normal game as compared with the case of the low base state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the ordinary symbol, which changes the probability of winning the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol (ordinary winning probability) with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is an opening time extension control that makes the total opening time of the ordinary variable member 30 in one ordinary hit game longer than that in the low base state. The opening time extension control includes a control in which the number of times the normal variable member 30 is opened in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and a control in which the normal variable member 30 is opened once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to control at least one of the controls that make the time longer than in the low base state.

In this embodiment, the normal hit probability in the low base state exceeds 0. Therefore, the normally variable member 30 can be operated in the open state in the low base state. The normal hit probability in the low base state may be 0. In this case, the normally variable member 30 is not operated in the open state in the low base state. That is, it can be said that the low base state is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 29 or the game ball does not enter the second starting port 29 as compared with the high base state.

Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) shorter than that in the low base state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is performed, the high base state becomes the so-called "variation time reduction state" of the special symbol. On the other hand, the low base state is a so-called "non-variable time shortened state" for a special symbol.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. The types of jackpot games are defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols (types of jackpots).

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the jackpot game is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a plurality of round games in which the jackpot 31 is opened are performed. Round games are played up to the maximum number of times. In the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times is a predetermined number of times.

One round game is the first end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number (“9” in this embodiment) of game balls enters the large winning opening 31, or the second end in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. It ends when the condition is satisfied. That is, the end conditions for ending each of the plurality of round games include the first end condition in which the maximum number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 and the large winning opening 31. There is a second end condition in which the number of balls entered is not the upper limit and a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, and more specifically, it takes an open state when the round game starts, and takes a closed state when the round game ends. In the round game, a round production is performed. In this way, the special variable member 32 operates so that the large winning opening 31 can take an open state in each of the plurality of round games, and when the start condition for starting each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 Takes an open state, and when the end condition for ending each round game is satisfied, the large winning opening 31 takes a closed state. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending time. The jackpot game ends with the passage of the ending time.

Next, a specific jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a as the game result of the first special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZA and 35 types of jackpot symbols are symbol ZB. It is classified into each. Further, of the 100 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b as the game result of the second special game, 65 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Za and 35 types of jackpot symbols are classified into symbol Zb. Has been done. As described above, in the present embodiment, there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the first special game, and there are two types of jackpots as the types of jackpots in the second special game, but the present invention is not limited to this. Hereinafter, as the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot symbol is used and expressed as a jackpot based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb. Further, as the type of the jackpot game given based on the type of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot symbol is used and expressed as the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA, ZB, Za, Zb.

As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZA and Za, 10 times is set as the upper limit number of round games. As the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, Zb, the maximum number of round games is set to 4 times, which is less than 10.

In the present embodiment, 25 s is specified as the upper limit time of the round game for each jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the inter-round interval time (2s in the present embodiment) is set (specified) after the end of the round game for each of the plurality of round games, and when the inter-round interval time elapses, The next round game will be started, or the ending time will be started. Further, in the present embodiment, the same opening time (8s in the present embodiment) and the same ending time (10s in the present embodiment) are defined for all types of jackpot games.

In the symbols ZA and Za, a high probability state and a high base state are defined as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the big hit game based on the symbols ZA, Za is completed, a high probability state and a high base state are given until the next big hit game is given. The symbols ZB and Zb are defined as a low probability state and a high base state as the game state after the big hit game is completed. After the jackpot game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is completed, a low probability state is given, and until the special game of a predetermined upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is finished, or the upper limit number of times. A high base state is granted until the jackpot game is granted before the special game ends.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot probability is defined as 345/65536 in the low probability state and 734/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal hit probability, 1/65536 is set in the low base state, and 65534/65535 is set in the high base state. In the present embodiment, a normal hit lottery is performed to determine whether the normal hit is achieved, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the normal hit lottery is not performed and it is determined that the normal hit is achieved in the low base state. It may be determined that the high base condition is not a normal hit. The total opening time of the normal variable member 30 in one normal hit game is set to 396 ms in the low base state and 5680 ms in the high base state. The number of prize balls is "4" when the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, "1" when the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, and the game ball by the special prize sensor SE3. When it is detected, "15" is set, and when the game ball is detected by the general winning sensor SE5, "5" is set.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the processes.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a sub-control board 41 on the back side (rear side) of the gaming board 20. The sub-control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 27.

First, the main control board 40 will be described.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the main control program.

The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern specifies the effect content (effect mode) of the effect game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game, such as the type of reach effect. Possible information. For example, if the fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game, from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. It does not have to be information that can identify the production content of the production game performed during the period.

The fluctuation pattern includes a jackpot fluctuation pattern, a missed reach fluctuation pattern, and a missed fluctuation pattern. In the jackpot fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content that finally derives the jackpot symbol combination after the reach production is defined. In the out-of-reach variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content in which the out-of-order symbol combination is finally derived after the reach effect is defined. In the out-of-order variation pattern, as the effect content of the effect game, the effect content that finally derives the out-of-order symbol combination without going through the reach effect is defined.

The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the main control board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The main control CPU 40a and the sensors SE1 to SE5 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE5 detect a game ball.

The main control CPU 40a and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of the actuators A1 and A2. The main control CPU 40a and the information display device 22 are connected to each other. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information display device 22.

Next, the sub-control board 41 will be described.
The sub control board 41 and the main control board 40 are connected to each other. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to output a control signal in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 41.

The sub-control board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the sub-control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the sub-control program, the table used for the lottery, the determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores display effect data related to the display effect in the effect display device 27. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data related to the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control ROM 41b stores the audio effect data related to the audio effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub-control board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number or as a software random number.

The sub-control CPU 41a and the effect display device 27 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 27. The sub-control CPU 41a and the decorative lamp 17 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp 17. The sub-control CPU 41a and the speaker 18 are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 18. The sub-control CPU 41a and the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b are connected to each other. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to input an operation signal indicating that the first operation button 19a has been operated and an operation signal indicating that the second operation button 19b has been operated.

Next, various processes performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is performed as an interrupt process.

In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting port 28 based on whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first starting sensor SE1.
When a game ball enters the first starting port 28, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. When the number of first special reservations is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the first special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) that can specify the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. The information (control command) set in the output buffer is output to the sub-control board 41 in the next and subsequent interrupt processes.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for the jackpot lottery, random numbers used for determining the jackpot symbol, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the like. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that it is the random number information for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method.

Main control when no game ball has entered the first starting port 28, when the number of first special holdings is not less than the upper limit, and when random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 29 based on whether or not the detection signal is input from the second starting sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

When the game ball enters the second starting port 29, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To judge. If the second special hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. When the number of the second special hold is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of the second special hold stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the holding condition of the second special game is satisfied. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) that can specify the updated second special hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information for the second special game can be specified and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the game is in the special game or the big hit game. When the special game or the big hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when not in the special game or the big hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the number of the second special hold is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied and the second special game is started. On the other hand, when the second special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the first special hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied and the first special game is started. In this way, the main control CPU 40a preferentially executes the second special game over the first special game. On the other hand, if the first special hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. Further, when the main control CPU 40a is not in the special game or the big hit game and each special hold number is "0", the main control CPU 40a controls to the standby state in which the special game and the big hit game are not executed.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 40a updates by subtracting "1" from the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. The determination of whether or not to win the jackpot is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value corresponding to the current probability state match. The determination of whether or not the jackpot is won may be determined by whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

When the jackpot is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the jackpot symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and provides information (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) instructing the start of the production game based on the fluctuation pattern. Set in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the game start commands include a first game start command for instructing the start of a production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the first special game, and a production game based on the fluctuation pattern of the second special game. There is a second game start command to instruct, and it is information that can identify which special game is based on the fluctuation pattern.

On the other hand, in the case of a loss that does not win the big hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the loss pattern derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game and the fluctuation pattern of the first special game by lottery using the read random number information for the first special game. When the out-of-order symbol derived in the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined out-of-design symbol in the output buffer. When the fluctuation pattern of the first special game is determined, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined fluctuation pattern, and sets a game start command based on the fluctuation pattern in the output buffer. After setting the symbol command and the first game start command in the output buffer, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

When starting the second special game, the main control CPU 40a performs the same control as the control when starting the first special game described above. That is, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the second special hold number, determines the jackpot lottery (big hit determination), determines the jackpot symbol or the missed symbol based on the result of the jackpot lottery, determines the variation pattern based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the symbol command. And the game start command. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

Then, when the special symbol start process is completed, the main control CPU 40a executes a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol determined in the special symbol start processing is derived. Further, the main control CPU 40a gives an instruction to stop the fluctuation of the effect symbol when the variation time determined for the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, and provides information for deriving the symbol combination by the effect symbol (hereinafter, the game). (Shown as end command) is set in the output buffer.

In this way, the main control CPU 40a can control the first special game and the second special game, and when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a controls to execute the special game.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a controls to give a jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants the jackpot game by executing the jackpot process after the jackpot symbol is derived in the special game.

When the big hit special game ends, the main control CPU 40a first sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an opening command) that can specify the start of the opening time in the output buffer. When the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the big winning opening 31 is opened based on the opening pattern determined by the big hit symbol (type of big hit), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main control CPU 40a controls the special actuator A2 so that the large winning opening 31 is closed when the first end condition or the second end condition is satisfied, and ends the round game. The main control CPU 40a repeats the process for executing such a round game until the predetermined number of round games are completed.

Further, each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, information that can specify the start of the round game (hereinafter, referred to as a round command) is set in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as an ending command) that can specify the start of the ending time in the output buffer. The main control CPU 40a ends the jackpot game when the ending time elapses.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the big hit game is finished. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZA and Za is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the game state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

When the big hit game based on the symbols ZB, Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the status flag. Further, when the big hit game based on the symbols ZB and Zb is given to the main control CPU 40a, a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state at the end of the big hit game is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Set to the main base state flag. In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives a high base state in which the upper limit number of times is set, the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is the remaining number of times of the special game in which the high base state is given. Is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c each time the special game is executed. When the remaining number of times becomes "0", the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to a low base state with the end of the special game in which the remaining number of times becomes "0". Set to. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games.

When the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag when the big hit game is started. Further, when the big hit game is given, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low base state in the main base state flag when the big hit game is started.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the low probability state in the main probability state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information that can identify the low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a low probability state command) in the output buffer. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control the high probability state in the main probability state flag, the information that can identify the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as a high probability state command). ) Is set in the output buffer.

When the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the low base state in the main base state flag, the main control CPU 40a outputs information (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state command) that can be specified to be in the low base state. Set to. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state in the main base state flag, the information that can identify the high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a high base state command). ) Is set in the output buffer. Further, when controlled to the high base state, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a high base number command) that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game that gives the high base state to the output buffer. ..

Next, a normal symbol input process performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Ordinary symbol input processing is performed as interrupt processing.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal has been input from the gate sensor SE4. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). To do. When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding "1". As a result, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied. When a game ball enters the gate 33 and the normal hold number does not reach a predetermined upper limit, the hold condition of the normal game is satisfied and the execution of the normal game is held. Further, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) that can specify the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random numbers are random numbers used for winning lottery of ordinary symbols, random numbers used for determining the fluctuation time of ordinary games, and the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the normal game in the main control RAM 40c, the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. Normally, the symbol start process is performed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the normal game or the normal hit game is in progress. When the normal game or the normal hit game is in progress, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when it is not during the normal game or the normal hit game, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1" or more. When the normal hold number is "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a performs a predetermined process so that the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied and the normal game is started. On the other hand, when the normal hold number is not "1" or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

When starting the normal game, the main control CPU 40a subtracts "1" from the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display device 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a reads out the random number information stored first, the main control CPU 40a erases the random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b (normal hit lottery). The determination of whether or not to win the ordinary hit is determined by, for example, whether or not the value of the random number specified from the random number information and the ordinary hit determination value corresponding to the current base state match. In this way, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal hit lottery, operates the normal variable member 30, and determines whether or not to give a normal hit game in which the second starting port 29 can take an open state.

When winning a normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, when the above-mentioned normal symbol fluctuation time shortening control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first fluctuation time in the low base state and the second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time in the high base state. To decide. When the fluctuation time of the normal game is determined, the main control CPU 40a sets information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal start command) that can identify the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. The normal start command may be information that can specify the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

On the other hand, when the normal hit is not won, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal outlier symbol to be derived in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the main control CPU 40a determines the fluctuation time of the normal game, the main control CPU 40a sets a normal start command capable of specifying the determined fluctuation time in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information display device is derived so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived. 22 is controlled.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal hit is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second starting port 29 (the operation pattern of the normal variable member 30), and the second starting port 29 is opened based on the determined opening pattern. As such, the actuator A1 is normally controlled. For example, when the above-mentioned opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a determines the first opening pattern in the low base state, and in the high base state, in one normal hit game than in the first opening pattern. A second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the normally variable member 30 is long is determined.

Next, various processes performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the effect game processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the jackpot symbol combination by the effect symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an out-of-order symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the combination of out-of-order symbols by the effect symbol.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a satisfies the execution condition of the reach effect, and when executing the reach effect in the effect game, determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach (for example, "787"). In the present embodiment, it is defined that the out-of-order fluctuation pattern with the reach effect is determined as the execution condition of the reach effect. As an execution condition of the reach effect, it may be defined that the sub-control CPU 41a performs a predetermined reach lottery and wins the reach lottery.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the effect symbols are variably displayed in each row, triggered by the input of the game start command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the production game. When a predetermined timing arrives after the sub-control CPU 41a starts the effect game, the sub-control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol, and the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol is triggered by the input of the game end command. To derive. The sub-control CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the fluctuation time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

Next, the jackpot effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the opening effect is performed when the opening command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that a round effect is performed when a round command is input. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the round effect when the round end command is input. The sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 27 so that the ending effect is performed when the ending command is input. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect as the big hit effect during the big hit game.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a may control at least one of the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 in addition to the effect display device 27 so that various effects are performed. In this way, the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect display device 27 corresponds to the effect control means.

Next, the game state processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the high-probability state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high-probability state in the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can specify whether the current gaming state is a low-probability state or a high-probability state by referring to the sub-probability state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the low-base state command, the sub-control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the low-base state in the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. When the high base state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a sets a value that can identify the high base state in the sub base state flag stored in the sub control RAM 41c. The sub-control CPU 41a can identify whether the current gaming state is the low base state or the high base state by referring to the sub-base state flag stored in the sub-control RAM 41c.

In the present embodiment, the effect display device 27 can execute the chance-up operation effect. In this chance-up operation effect, the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b are accepted during the operation valid period in which the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted. The operation result production can be executed according to the above.

Specifically, the chance-up operation effect is an effect in which an image prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is displayed when the operation valid period is started. Then, the chance-up operation effect changes so that the meter value divided into a plurality of stages rises in response to the reception of the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b, and the meter value. This is an effect in which a change effect in which the background image changes when is equal to or greater than a specified value can be executed.

With this meter value, the degree of advantage for the player can be specified depending on the stage, and as the meter value increases, the degree of expectation of a big hit increases. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with the playability of operating the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b in order to increase the meter value during the operation validity period.

Further, the background image is displayed in a display color corresponding to the meter value when the meter value becomes equal to or higher than the specified value. Specifically, the background image has a white display color when the meter value is less than "3", a blue display color when the meter value is "3" or "4", and a meter value of "3". When the meter value is "5" or "6", the display color is green, when the meter value is "7" or "8", the display color is red, and when the meter value is "9", the display color is gold. It becomes. Hereinafter, the change effect in which the meter value rises but the background image does not change is referred to as "first change effect", and the change effect in which the background image changes as the meter value increases is referred to as "second change effect", and is simply "change". When it is indicated as "effect", "first change effect" and "second change effect" are included.

In the present embodiment, in the chance-up operation effect, both the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted during the operation valid period, but the operation of the first operation button 19a is prompted. While the image is displayed, the image prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b is not displayed.

Further, in the chance-up operation production, the change production includes a normal promotion production and a special promotion production. The normal promotion effect is an effect in which the meter value is increased by a specified value (“1” or “2” in this embodiment) according to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b. The special promotion effect is an effect in which the meter value rises to the upper limit value (“9” in the present embodiment) in response to one operation of the second operation button 19b. In the present embodiment, the special promotion effect is an effect that can be executed when the big hit is based on the symbol Za and when the second operation button 19b is operated as the first operation during the operation valid period.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the effect display device 27 receives the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b during the operation valid period when the chance-up operation effect is executed, the second operation is performed. An operation reception image that can identify that the operation of the 1 operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b has been accepted is displayed.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, a specific example of the production mode of the chance-up operation effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3A, when the execution of the special game is started, the effect symbols that have been fixedly stopped and displayed are variably displayed in the display area 27r of the effect display device 27. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 3B, the left column and right column effect symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed as a reach symbol combination. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 3C, the chance-up operation effect is executed, the operation button image imitating the first operation button 19a is displayed, and the meter image showing the meter value is displayed. To.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3D, when the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is operated, an operation acceptance image that can identify that the operation has been accepted is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (e), the meter image may be displayed so that the meter value rises due to the repeated operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. .. At this time, the meter value is increased by "1" (one step), and the meter image is displayed so that the meter value becomes "1".

Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (f), the meter image is displayed so that the meter value becomes "3" by repeatedly operating the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. Then, a change image imitating the characters "color change" is displayed, and the display color of the background image changes from white to blue according to the meter value.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 4A, the meter image is displayed so that the meter value becomes "5" by repeatedly operating the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. Then, a change image imitating the characters "color change" is displayed, and the display color of the background image changes from blue to green according to the meter value. As shown in FIG. 4B, when the meter image is displayed so that the meter value becomes "7" by repeatedly operating the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. A change image that imitates the characters "color change" is displayed, and the display color of the background image changes from green to red according to the meter value. As shown in FIG. 4C, the meter image is displayed so that the meter value becomes "9", which is the upper limit value, by repeatedly operating the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. Then, a change image imitating the characters "color change" is displayed, and the display color of the background image changes from red to gold according to the meter value. In addition, a big hit confirmed image called "big hit confirmed" is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 4D, the effect symbol is displayed as a fixed stop display as a jackpot symbol combination, and the special game (effect game) ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4 (e), after the chance-up operation effect is executed and the operation button image imitating the first operation button 19a is displayed, the second operation button 19b is operated once. , As shown in FIG. 4 (f), the meter image may be displayed so that the meter value becomes "9" which is the upper limit value. Also in this case, a change image imitating the characters "color change" is displayed, and the display color of the background image changes from white to gold according to the meter value. In addition, a specific jackpot confirmation image called "symbol Za jackpot confirmation" is displayed.

Here, with reference to FIG. 5, a control mode relating to the chance-up operation effect will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5A, when the chance-up operation effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the operation valid period is started at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T1. In this case, an operation button image imitating the first operation button 19a is displayed. Then, when the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b is accepted during the operation valid period, the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b can be identified as being accepted. The reception image is displayed.

Then, the first change effect in which the meter value rises in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b may be executed, and the meter value sets the specified value at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T2. When it exceeds the limit, a change image imitating the characters "color change" is displayed, and the execution of the second change effect in which the background image changes is started. When the execution of the second change effect is started, the first regulation period is set from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T2 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T3 in which the predetermined time t1 elapses. This first regulation period is a period in which the meter value does not change to the next and subsequent stages, although the second change effect corresponding to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b is executed. Then, the second change effect is executed until the timing indicated by the reference numeral T4.

Such a second change effect is executed over the effect time t0, and the effect time t0 is longer than the predetermined time t1 in which the first regulation period is set. In other words, the predetermined time t1 is shorter than the production time t0 of the second change effect. Therefore, the first regulation period is set until the predetermined time t1 elapses from the start of the execution of the second change effect, but the first regulation period is not set until the time t2 elapses. It becomes. Further, as the production content of the second change effect, the change image is displayed by the time the predetermined time t1 in which the first regulation period is set elapses, and the change image is displayed in the predetermined time t1 in the first regulation period. It is set as a time that the player can see what has been done.

After that, the first change effect in which the meter value rises in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b may be executed, and the meter value sets the specified value at the timing indicated by reference numeral T5. When it exceeds the limit, a change image imitating the characters "color change" is displayed, and the execution of the second change effect in which the background image changes is started. In this case as well, the first regulation period is set from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T5 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T6 in which the predetermined time t1 elapses. Then, the second change effect is executed until the timing indicated by the reference numeral T7.

In the present embodiment, the upper limit time is set for the operation valid period, and the operation valid period ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T9. However, from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T8 to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T9, the second operation is valid. The regulation period is set. This second regulation period is a period set from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T8, which is time t3 before the timing indicated by the reference numeral T9 at which the operation validity period ends, to the timing indicated by the reference numeral T9 at which the operation validity period ends. .. This second regulation period is a period in which the meter value does not change to the next or subsequent stage, although the second change effect corresponding to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b is executed.

In the first regulation period and the second regulation period, the characters "color change", which is the first change effect in which the meter value increases according to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b, are displayed. The operation reception image is displayed, although the execution of the second change effect in which the background image changes while the imitated change image is displayed is not started. As described above, in the first regulation period and the second regulation period of the operation validity period, the execution of the change effect is not started in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b, but the operation is accepted. The image is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), after a predetermined time t1 has elapsed from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T2 and the timing indicated by the reference numeral T3 has been reached, the reference numeral T4 at which the execution of the second change effect ends. Prior to the timing shown in (1), the first regulation period has ended, and the meter value can be changed to the next and subsequent stages.

Specifically, the first change effect in which the meter value increases at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10 and the character "color change" are added after the timing indicated by the reference numeral T3 and before the timing indicated by the reference numeral T4. The execution of the second change effect in which the background image changes while the imitated change image is displayed may be started. In this case, the second change effect whose execution is started from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T2 ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10 even during execution, and a new change effect (in this case, in this case) is started from the timing indicated by the reference numeral T10. The execution of the second change effect) is started. As a result, when the second change effect is being executed after the end of the first regulation period, a new change effect is executed in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b. Is started.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the meter value exceeds the specified value at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T13, a change image imitating the characters “color change” is displayed and a background image is displayed. The execution of the changing second change effect is started. When the predetermined time t1 elapses and the timing indicated by the reference numeral T14 is reached, the first regulation period ends. Then, such a second change effect is executed over the effect time t0 without ending the execution even at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T8, and ends at the timing indicated by the reference numeral T15. As a result, when the second regulation period is started during the execution of the change effect, the change effect is continuously executed.

Here, the chance-up operation effect determination process will be described. The chance-up operation effect determination process is a process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a when a game start command is input.

In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the variation pattern specified by the input game start command is a specific variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the specific variation pattern is an out-of-reach variation pattern in which the specific reach effect is executed and a jackpot variation pattern in which the specific reach effect is executed, and is a variation pattern that can be determined in a high base state. .. Further, the specific variation pattern is not an out-of-specification variation pattern in which a non-specific reach effect other than the specific reach effect is executed, a jackpot variation pattern in which the non-specific reach effect is executed, and an out-of-specification variation pattern.

If it is determined that the pattern is not the specific fluctuation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the chance-up operation effect determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pattern is a specific variation pattern, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether to execute the chance-up operation effect based on the variation pattern, or if it is determined to execute the chance-up operation effect, the chance-up operation effect is performed. The content of the effect is determined, and the determined result is stored in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c.

Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the chance-up operation effect is executed at a different ratio between the case of the jackpot fluctuation pattern and the case of the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern. Therefore, the jackpot expectation can be specified by executing the chance-up operation effect.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines to execute the chance-up operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the final meter value as the effect content of the chance-up operation effect, and stores the information indicating the final meter value in the sub-control RAM 41c. This final meter value is a meter value that can be finally displayed according to the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a final meter value larger than that in the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is used, and particularly, when the jackpot fluctuation pattern is used, the upper limit value as the final meter value (the present embodiment). In, "9") can be determined, but when it is an out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, the upper limit value cannot be determined as the final meter value. In this way, when the meter value rises in the chance-up operation effect, the big hit expectation becomes high, and when the meter value becomes the upper limit value, it is confirmed that the big hit is obtained.

Then, when it is determined to execute the chance-up operation effect, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the operation valid period assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c with information indicating the time from the start of the special game to the start of the operation valid period. Set to the timer and end the chance up operation effect judgment process.

In a process different from the chance-up operation effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the information set in the operation valid period start timer is "0" at each predetermined cycle, and determines whether the information set in the operation valid period start timer is "0". When it is determined that the information set in is not "0", the operation validity period start timer is updated. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the information set in the updated operation valid period start timer is "0", the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information indicating that the operation valid period is in the sub-control RAM 41c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the time from the start of the special game determined to execute the chance-up operation effect to the start of the operation valid period has elapsed, and the operation valid period is started. When it is determined that the time until has passed, the operation validity period is started.

When the sub-control CPU 41a starts the operation validity period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the upper limit time of the operation validity period in the operation validity period timer assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. Further, when the operation valid period is started, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the information indicating the time until the second regulation period is started in the second regulation period start timer assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c. The time until the start of the second regulation period is shorter than the upper limit time of the operation validity period, and the second regulation period is set from the middle to the end of the operation validity period.

When the operation valid period is started, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display an operation button image prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a does not display the operation button image prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b on the effect display device 27. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a provides an operation notification for prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a during the operation valid period, but does not perform an operation notification for prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the information set in the second regulation period start timer is "0" at each predetermined cycle, and the information set in the second regulation period start timer is "0". When it is determined that this is not the case, the second regulation period start timer is updated. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the information set in the updated second regulation period start timer is "0", the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information indicating that the second regulation period has come in the sub-control RAM 41c. .. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the time from the start of the operation valid period to the start of the second regulation period has elapsed in the special game determined to execute the chance-up operation effect. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the time until the start of the second regulation period has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c information indicating that the second regulation period has been reached, and stores the information indicating that the second regulation period has come, and the second regulation period Will be controlled to.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the information set in the operation valid period timer is "0" for each predetermined cycle, and the information set in the operation valid period timer is not "0". When it is determined, the operation validity period timer is updated. Then, when the sub-control CPU 41a determines that the information set in the updated operation validity period timer is "0", the sub-control CPU 41a stores the information indicating that the operation validity period is not in the sub-control RAM 41c. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the upper limit time has elapsed since the operation valid period was started in the special game determined to execute the chance-up operation effect, and when it is determined that the upper limit time has passed, The operation validity period will end.

Next, the chance-up operation effect control process will be described with reference to FIG. The chance-up operation effect control process is a process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a at a predetermined cycle.

First, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b has been operated during the operation valid period (step S101). If it is determined that the first operation button 19a and the second operation button 19b have not been operated during the operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the chance-up operation effect control process without executing steps S102 to S115. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b has been operated during the operation valid period, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the operation reception display data in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c (step S102). The process proceeds to step S103.

In the present embodiment, in a process different from the chance-up operation effect control process, when the operation reception display data is set in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19a. An operation reception image that can identify that the operation button 19b has been operated is displayed on the effect display device 27 for a predetermined time. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 27 to display the operation reception image in both the regulated period and the non-regulated period regardless of whether the regulated period is set.

Next, in step S103, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the regulation period is reached. This regulation period includes a first regulation period and a second regulation period, and the sub-control CPU 41a has at least one of information indicating that it is the first regulation period and information indicating that it is the second regulation period. Is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c, it is determined that the regulation period is reached.

When it is determined that the regulation period is reached, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the chance-up operation effect control process without executing steps S104 to S115. As described above, the sub-control CPU 41a does not perform change control for the change effect during the regulation period. In the present embodiment, the control for steps S104 to S115 corresponds to change control.

If it is determined that the period is not the regulation period, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the operation count counting process (step S104). In this process, when the first operation button 19a is operated, the sub-control CPU 41a stores information indicating the number of operations of the first operation button 19a within the operation valid period in the sub-control RAM 41c, and the second operation button 19b causes the second operation button 19b. When operated, information indicating the number of operations of the second operation button 19b within the operation valid period is stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. As a result, the number of operations of the first operation button 19a within the operation valid period and the number of operations of the second operation button 19b within the operation valid period are counted. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a that counts the number of operations in this way corresponds to the number of operations counting means.

Next, the sub-control CPU 41a is a big hit based on the symbol Za, and determines whether the second operation button is operated as the first operation (step S105). In this process, in the sub-control CPU 41a, the special symbol that can be identified from the input symbol command is symbol Za, the number of operations of the first operation button 19a is "0", and the number of operations of the second operation button 19b is "0". When it is "1", it is a big hit based on the symbol Za, and it is determined that the second operation button is operated as the first operation.

If it is determined that the jackpot is not based on the symbol Za, it is not the first operation, or the second operation button is not operated as the first operation, the process proceeds to step S109 without executing steps S106 to S108. On the other hand, if it is a big hit based on the symbol Za and it is determined that the second operation button 19b is operated as the first operation, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the special lottery execution process (step S106). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a special lottery for determining whether to set the meter value of the chance-up operation effect as the upper limit value. The special lottery is a lottery that wins with a predetermined probability. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the special lottery has been won (step S107), and if it is determined that the special lottery has not been won, the process proceeds to step S109 without executing step S108. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a sets an upper limit value in the meter value counter indicating the meter value of the chance-up operation effect regardless of the determined final meter value, and the special promotion effect execution data. , The background change effect execution data is set (step S108), and the chance up operation effect control process is terminated. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation valid period.

In the present embodiment, in a process different from the chance-up operation effect control process, when the special promotion effect execution data is set in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a meter image indicating the meter value. In addition to displaying on the device 27, the effect display device 27 displays the change image in the special promotion effect for a predetermined time. Further, in the present embodiment, in a process different from the chance-up operation effect control process, when the background change effect execution data is set in the predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a is stored in the meter value counter. A golden background image is displayed on the effect display device 27 as a display color corresponding to the value. As a result, it is a big hit based on the symbol Za, and when it is determined that the second operation button 19b is operated as the first operation, the meter value becomes the upper limit value and the display color of the background image becomes gold with a predetermined probability. The production will be executed. In other words, the sub-control CPU 41a can perform a special lottery and execute a special promotion effect when the number of operations of the second operation button 19b becomes one during the operation valid period.

In step S109, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether the total number of operations of the first operation button 19a within the operation valid period and the number of operations of the second operation button 19b within the operation valid period is a predetermined number. (Step S109). In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times corresponds to a multiple of "3", but is not limited to this, and may be a multiple of "2" or less or a multiple of "4" or more.

If it is determined that the total number of operations is not a predetermined number, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the chance-up operation effect control process without executing steps S110 to S115. On the other hand, when it is determined that the total number of operations is a predetermined number, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the normal lottery execution process (step S110). In this process, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a normal lottery for determining whether to increase the meter value of the chance-up operation effect and the meter value to be increased when the meter value is increased. In the normal lottery, when the current meter value is not the final meter value, it is possible to win with a predetermined probability and increase the meter value, but when the current meter value is the final meter value, the meter is not won and the meter is not won. It is a lottery whose value cannot be increased. Further, in the normal lottery, the meter value to be increased is determined from a plurality of predetermined meter values (“1” or “2” in the present embodiment), and the value exceeding the final meter value is not determined as the meter value to be increased. Is. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the normal lottery has been won (step S111), and if it determines that the normal lottery has not been won, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the chance-up operation effect control process without executing steps S112 to S115. To do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal lottery has been won, the sub-control CPU 41a is set to add the meter value to be increased to the meter value counter indicating the meter value of the chance-up operation effect, and sets the normal promotion effect execution data. (Step S112), the process proceeds to step S113. In this case, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the operation valid period when the meter value reaches the upper limit value.

In the present embodiment, in a process different from the chance-up operation effect control process, when the normal promotion effect execution data is set in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a meter image indicating the meter value. Displayed on the device 27. As a result, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a normal lottery when the total number of operations of the first operation button 19a and the number of operations of the second operation button 19b becomes a multiple of "3" during the operation validity period. , Normal promotion effect can be executed.

In step S113, the sub-control CPU 41a reads out the meter value set in the meter value counter, and determines whether or not the meter value has been promoted to the specific meter value (specific number of steps) based on the meter value. The specific meter value is a meter value at which the display color of the background image changes. If it is determined that the value has not been promoted to the specific meter value, the sub-control CPU 41a ends the chance-up operation effect control process without executing steps S114 and S115. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value has been promoted to the specific meter value, the sub-control CPU 41a sets the background change effect execution data (step S114), and is the first to count the elapsed time from the first regulation period. Information indicating a predetermined time is set in the regulation timer (step S115), and the chance-up operation effect control process is terminated. The first regulation timer is assigned to the sub-control RAM 41c, and when a value other than "0" is stored in the first regulation timer, information indicating that it is the first regulation period is stored. It can be specified, and when "0" is stored in the first regulation timer, it can be specified that information indicating that it is not the first regulation period is stored.

In the present embodiment, when the background change effect execution data is set in a predetermined area of the sub-control RAM 41c, the sub-control CPU 41a displays a background image of a display color corresponding to the value stored in the meter value counter on the effect display device 27. Display it. As a result, the second change effect is executed as a normal promotion effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, in a process different from the chance-up operation effect control process, if the value stored in the first specified timer is not "0", the sub-control CPU 41a is stored in the first specified timer. Update the value. As a result, the time elapsed since the change effect that changes the display color of the background image is executed is counted, and when the first specified timer is larger than "0", it becomes possible to specify that it is the first regulation period. When the 1-specified timer is "0", it can be specified that it is not the first regulation period.

In this way, the special promotion effect cannot be executed in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b when the jackpot is not based on the symbol Za during the operation validity period, but the normal promotion effect is not possible. It is feasible. Further, although the special promotion effect cannot be executed in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a when the big hit is based on the symbol Za during the operation valid period, the normal promotion effect can be executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot is based on the symbol Za during the operation validity period, the normal promotion effect can be executed according to the operation of the second operation button 19b, and when the second operation button 19b is operated as the first operation, A special promotion effect can be executed according to the operation of the second operation button 19b. That is, the special promotion effect can be executed when the second operation button 19b is operated before the first operation button 19a is operated during the operation valid period, but the first operation button 19a is operated during the operation valid period. After that, when the second operation button 19b is operated, the special promotion effect cannot be executed. Therefore, the ratio of whether the special promotion effect is executed or not is different between when the first operation button 19a is operated during the operation valid period and when the second operation button 19b is operated during the operation valid period. ..

In other words, when the total number of operations of the first operation button 19a and the number of operations of the second operation button 19b is a multiple of "3" during the operation validity period, the normal promotion effect can be executed. , As a result of repeatedly executing the normal promotion effect, it becomes possible to execute the change effect in which the meter value becomes the upper limit value. On the other hand, during the operation validity period, when the second operation button 19b is operated once as the first operation and the number of operations of the second operation button 19b becomes "1", which is different from a multiple of "3", the promotion is special. The effect can be executed, and as a result, a change effect in which the meter value is the upper limit value can be executed.

In addition, when the meter value reaches the upper limit value due to the execution of the normal promotion effect, it is determined that the jackpot will be a big hit, but when the meter value reaches the upper limit value due to the execution of the special promotion effect, the symbol It will be confirmed that it will be a big hit based on Za. In this way, when the meter value reaches the upper limit value by executing the normal promotion effect in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b during the operation valid period, and when the second operation button reaches the upper limit value during the operation valid period. The degree of advantage for the player differs depending on whether the meter value reaches the upper limit value due to the execution of the special promotion effect according to the operation of 19b.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs change control for the change effect in which the meter value of the change effect being executed changes in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b during the operation valid period. Can be done. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a can perform a normal lottery based on the counted total number of operations.

In particular, the sub-control CPU 41a has a change effect in which the meter value of the change effect being executed changes according to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b in the operation valid period other than each regulation period. Change control can be performed. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a cannot perform change control in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b during the first regulation period and the second regulation period of the operation validity period. .. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a can perform change control in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b when the change effect is executed after the end of the first regulation period. ..

In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the effect control means. In the present embodiment, the change effect in which the meter value is displayed stepwise corresponds to the stepwise effect, and the display effect of the operation reception image corresponds to the operation reception effect. In the present embodiment, the change effect corresponds to the operation result effect, the normal promotion effect among the change effects is the first operation result effect, and the special promotion effect among the change effects is the second operation result effect and the specific operation result effect, respectively. Equivalent to. In the present embodiment, winning a big hit based on the symbol Za corresponds to a specific condition. In the present embodiment, the operation valid period when the chance-up operation effect is executed corresponds to the specific operation valid period and the special operation valid period. In the present embodiment, the first regulation period corresponds to a predetermined period, and the second regulation period corresponds to a specified period. In the present embodiment, the normal lottery and the special lottery correspond to the change effect lottery, and the counting of the number of operations, the normal lottery and the special lottery correspond to the change control. In the present embodiment, a multiple of 3 corresponds to the first specified number of times, and one time corresponds to the second specified number of times.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the first operation button 19a is operated and when the second operation button 19b is operated during the operation valid period in which the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted. , The ratio of whether the special promotion effect (specific operation result effect) is executed or not is different. Therefore, even during the operation valid period in which the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted, whether to operate the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is selected. While providing an opportunity to make a selection, it is possible to raise the expectation that the specific operation result production will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) Further, it provides an opportunity to select whether to operate the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b during the operation valid period in which the operation notification for prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b is not performed. On the other hand, it is possible to raise the expectation that the special promotion effect will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(3) When a normal promotion effect in which the meter value increases by "1" or "2" is executed, and when a special promotion effect in which the meter value increases from "0" to "9" (upper limit value) is executed. The degree of advantage for the player is different. Therefore, in order to specify the degree of advantage, it is possible to pay attention to whether the normal promotion effect is executed or the special promotion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(4) During the operation validity period, the normal promotion effect is repeatedly executed according to the operation of each operation button 19a and 19b, and the meter value reaches the upper limit value, and the special promotion effect is performed according to the operation of the second operation button 19b. The degree of advantage for the player differs depending on whether the execution is performed and the meter value reaches the upper limit value. Therefore, even when the change effect in which the meter value becomes the upper limit value is executed in the same manner, is the normal promotion effect executed in response to the operation of each of the operation buttons 19a and 19b in order to specify the degree of advantage? , It is possible to pay attention to whether or not the special promotion effect is executed in response to the operation of the second operation button 19b, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(5) When the second operation button 19b is operated before the first operation button 19a is operated during the operation valid period in which the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted, it is special. Promotional effects are feasible. On the other hand, when the second operation button 19b is operated after the first operation button 19a is operated during the operation valid period, the special promotion effect cannot be executed. Therefore, even during the operation valid period during which the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted, the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is operated first. While providing an opportunity to choose between, it is possible to raise the expectation that the special promotion effect will be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(6) During the operation validity period, when the jackpot based on the symbol Za is not won and the specific condition is not satisfied, the normal promotion effect is performed according to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. It is feasible. A big hit based on the symbol Za is won during the operation valid period, and when a specific condition is satisfied, a normal promotion effect can be executed according to the operation of the first operation button 19a. A big hit based on the symbol Za is won during the operation valid period, and when a specific condition is satisfied, a special promotion effect can be executed according to the operation of the second operation button 19b. Therefore, even during the operation validity period during which the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted, an opportunity to select which of the operation buttons 19a and 19b to operate is provided. However, it is possible to raise the expectation of whether the normal promotion effect is executed or the special promotion effect is executed, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(7) When the total number of operations of the first operation button 19a and the number of operations of the second operation button 19b is a multiple of "3" during the operation validity period, the normal promotion effect can be executed. As a result of the normal promotion effect being repeatedly executed, a change effect in which the meter value becomes the upper limit value can be executed. On the other hand, when the second operation button 19b is operated as the first operation in the operation valid period and the number of operations of the second operation button 19b becomes "1", the special promotion effect can be executed. As a result, it is possible to execute a change effect in which the meter value is the upper limit value. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to whether the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is operated and the number of operations thereof, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(8) Of the operation valid period, in the second regulation period from the middle to the end of the operation valid period, the change effect in which the meter value changes according to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is not executed. However, the operation reception effect is executed. Therefore, in the second regulation period before the end of the operation valid period, it is possible to control so that the change effect is not executed in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b, and the change effect can be executed. By controlling the appropriate period, it is possible to enhance the effect of the change effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(9) In addition to this, the player can identify that the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b has been accepted by executing the operation reception effect, and the first operation button 19a can be specified. Alternatively, it is possible to suppress giving anxiety that the operation of the second operation button 19b is not accepted.

(10) When the second regulation period is started during the execution of the change effect in which the meter value changes and the background image changes, the change effect is continuously executed. Therefore, when the change effect is executed before the second regulation period, the change effect can be continuously executed without interruption, and the effect of the change effect can be enhanced. It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(11) Of the operation valid period, the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is in the first regulation period from the execution of the change effect in which the meter value changes and the background image changes to the elapse of a predetermined time. The change effect that the meter value changes according to the operation of is not executed. The predetermined time is shorter than the effect time of the change effect in which the meter value changes and the background image changes, and after the end of the first regulation period, the change effect in which the meter value changes and the background image changes. Is being executed, a new change effect is executed in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. Therefore, after the end of the predetermined first regulation period, a new change effect is executed even during the execution of the change effect in which the meter value changes and the background image changes. Therefore, a new change effect is not executed for at least a predetermined time after the previous change effect is executed, and a first regulation period in which the previous change effect can be easily specified can be provided, and thereafter. , It is possible to provide a situation in which a new change effect can be executed, the effect of the change effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

(12) Of the operation valid period, the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b is performed in the first regulation period from the execution of the change effect to the lapse of a predetermined time after the change control for the change effect is performed. Change control is not performed according to the operation of. Then, in the second regulation period from the middle to the end of the operation valid period, the change control is not performed according to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b. Therefore, the operation of the first operation button 19a or the second operation button 19b in the first regulation period after the change control is performed and the change effect is executed and the second regulation period before the end of the operation valid period. However, it is possible to control so that the change effect is not executed. Therefore, by controlling the period during which the change effect can be executed, the effect of the change effect can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

The above embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-In the above embodiment, when the chance-up operation effect is executed, an operation button image prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the operation of the second operation button 19b is prompted. An operation button image may be displayed, or any of these may be displayed. Further, for example, the operation button image prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation button image prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b may not be displayed. That is, when the chance-up operation effect is executed, it is not necessary to perform the operation notification for prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a during the operation valid period, and the operation notification for prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a during the operation valid period. And, it is not necessary to perform the operation notification prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b.

-In the above embodiment, for example, an operation effect may be executed in addition to the chance-up operation effect. To give a specific example, the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button during the operation valid period (normal operation valid period) in which the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b can be accepted. A normal operation effect in which an operation notification for prompting at least one of the operations of 19b is performed may be executed. Further, even during such an operation valid period, the operation notification prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a may not be performed, or the operation notification prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b may not be performed. That is, the operation notification for prompting at least one of the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b may be performed during the normal operation valid period, and the operation notification may not be performed. Further, the normal operation validity period may be set during the execution of the special game or during the execution of the jackpot game.

-In the above embodiment, in the first regulation period and the second regulation period, the normal lottery and the special lottery were not performed in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b, but the present invention is limited to this. Absent. For example, in the first regulation period and the second regulation period, a normal lottery and a special lottery are performed according to the operation of the first operation button 19a or the operation of the second operation button 19b, but it is not necessary to win.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the chance-up operation effect is executed, the normal lottery is performed when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a is a predetermined number regardless of the number of operations of the second operation button 19b. You may be broken. Further, for example, when the chance-up operation effect is executed, the normal lottery may be performed when the number of operations of the second operation button 19b is a predetermined number regardless of the number of operations of the first operation button 19a. .. Further, for example, the predetermined number of times may be one, and in this case, it does not matter whether or not the number of operations is counted.

-In the above embodiment, for example, a special lottery may be performed according to the operation of the first operation button 19a. Further, for example, when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a reaches the first specified number of times such as a multiple of "3" during the operation valid period, the special lottery is executed, while the second operation button is executed during the operation valid period. A special lottery may be executed when the number of operations of 19b reaches the second specified number of times such as "1". Further, for example, when the number of operations of the first operation button 19a reaches the first specified number of times such as a multiple of "3" during the operation valid period, the normal lottery is executed, while the second operation button during the operation valid period. The normal lottery may be executed when the number of operations of 19b reaches the second specified number of times such as "1".

-In the above embodiment, the specific condition is satisfied when the jackpot is based on the symbol Za, but the specific condition may be satisfied when the jackpot is based on the symbol Zb, and the type of jackpot is not limited to this. Regardless of, a specific condition may be satisfied when a big hit occurs, and for example, a specific condition may not be satisfied.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there are cases where the normal promotion effect is executed in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a and the case where the normal promotion effect is executed in response to the operation of the second operation button 19b. The probability of the value increasing may be different. In other words, for example, the same meter is used when the normal promotion effect is executed in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a and in the case where the normal promotion effect is executed in response to the operation of the second operation button 19b. The jackpot expectation due to the increase in the value may be different. In this case, a big hit expectation that the same meter value rises when the meter value rises in response to the operation of the second operation button 19b than when the meter value rises in response to the operation of the first operation button 19a. The degree may be high or low.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the first operation button 19a is operated during the operation valid period, the special promotion effect may be executed. In this case, the probability that the special promotion effect is executed may be higher or lower when the second operation button 19b is operated than when the first operation button 19a is operated during the operation valid period. That is, the ratio of whether or not the special promotion effect is executed may differ between when the first operation button 19a is operated and when the second operation button 19b is operated during the operation valid period, and is the same. It may be.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the winning probability may be the same regardless of the meter value in the normal lottery, or the winning probability may be increased as the meter value becomes larger in the normal lottery.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the meter value may increase by "3" or more, or the meter value may increase by "1" by executing the normal promotion effect.
-In the above embodiment, when the normal promotion effect is repeatedly executed and the meter value reaches the upper limit value, and when the special promotion effect is executed and the meter value reaches the upper limit value, the notification content regarding the degree of advantage However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the content of notification regarding the degree of advantage may be the same.

-In the above embodiment, for example, the time for which the first regulation time is set may be the same as the production time for the second change effect, or may be longer than the production time for the second change effect. Further, for example, the time for which the second regulation time is set may be the same as the production time for the second change effect, or may be longer than the production time for the second change effect. Further, for example, the time for which the first regulation time is set may be the same as the time for which the second regulation time is set, or may be longer than the time for which the second regulation time is set.

-In the above embodiment, the first regulation period is not set when the first change effect is executed, and the first regulation period is set when the second change effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be set to the first regulation period when the first change effect is executed, and in this case, it may or may not be set to the first regulation period when the second change effect is executed. Good.

-In the above embodiment, the first change effect and the second change effect are executed as the change effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, either one may be executed as the change effect.
-In the above embodiment, the final meter value is determined as the effect content of the chance-up operation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display color of the change image may be determined based on whether it is the jackpot fluctuation pattern or the out-of-reach fluctuation pattern, and the jackpot expectation may be specified by the display color of the change image. Further, for example, the type of the operation button for prompting the operation may be determined based on whether the pattern is the jackpot fluctuation pattern or the missed reach fluctuation pattern, and the operation button for prompting the operation of the second operation button 19b is displayed. As a result, it may be possible to specify that the jackpot expectation is higher than that the operation button prompting the operation of the first operation button 19a is displayed.

-In the above embodiment, the chance-up operation effect is executed during the execution of the special game in which the specific reach effect is executed, but the chance is increased even during the execution of the special game in which the reach effect is not executed, for example. The operation effect may be executed. Further, for example, the chance-up operation effect may be executed during the execution of the jackpot game.

-In the above embodiment, for example, when the first operation button 19a is operated as the first operation within the operation valid period, the change effect is not executed in response to the operation of the second operation button 19b thereafter. Also, for example, the operation of the second operation button 19b may not be accepted as valid. That is, until the first operation is performed in the operation valid period, the operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b may be accepted, for example, a part or all of the operation valid period. The operation of the first operation button 19a and the operation of the second operation button 19b may be accepted in the above.

-In the above embodiment, the operation result effect can be executed by the number of operations of the first operation button 19a and the number of operations of the second operation button 19b, but the operation is not limited to this, for example, the operation of the first operation button 19a. The operation result effect may be executed depending on the time and the operation time of the second operation button 19b (so-called "long press").

-In the above embodiment, two types of operation buttons can be operated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, one type or three or more types of operation buttons may be operable.
-In the above embodiment, for example, after the jackpot game is completed, a high probability state may be given until a predetermined number of special games (for example, 100 times) are executed.

-In the above embodiment, based on the type of jackpot, it is determined whether the jackpot game is controlled to a high probability state or a low probability state after the end of the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during a big hit game, when a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through a special passing area, it is controlled to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game, while during the big hit game, the big winning opening When the game ball that has entered 31 does not pass through the special passing area, it may be controlled to a low probability state after the end of the big hit game. Further, for example, there may be a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 easily passes through the special passing area, and a big hit in which the game ball entering the large winning opening 31 is difficult to pass through the special passing area. .. In this case, a distribution member for distributing the game balls that have entered the large winning opening 31 is provided, and the distribution mode of the distribution member is determined based on the type of big hit. Then, depending on the distribution mode of the distribution member, the probability that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 31 passes through the special passage area may be controlled to be different.

-In the above embodiment, the probability state and the base state are adopted as the gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the base state may be adopted without adopting the probability state as the gaming state. Further, for example, the probability state may be adopted instead of the base state as the gaming state.

-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be a type of big hit that becomes a low base state after the end of the big hit game.
-In the above embodiment, for example, there may be both a big hit and a small hit.

-In the above embodiment, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first special game may be preferentially executed over the second special game. .. Further, for example, the game balls may be executed in the order in which the game balls enter the first starting port 28 and the second starting port 29, and for example, even if the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. Good. Further, for example, the type of the special game may be one type, and one of the first special game and the second special game may be executed.

-In the above embodiment, the main control board 40 and the sub control board 41 are arranged and various functions are mounted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a function on one board is mounted as a function on the other board. You may. In addition, means for controlling the effect display device 27 may be separately provided. Further, the present invention is not limited to such two types of substrates, and may be configured as, for example, an integral substrate, or may be configured as three or more types of substrates. As a specific example, the function of the sub-control board 41 may be divided into a general control board that comprehensively controls the effect and a display control board that controls the display of images.

-In the above embodiment, the type of big hit (big hit game) is specified by the symbol command, but the type of big hit may be specified by the game start command or other dedicated control command.

-In the above embodiment, various random number information related to the special game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of special reservations. In this case, each time the special game is executed, the random number information may be shifted and stored in the storage area in which the special hold number is subtracted by "1".

-In the above embodiment, for example, a game machine in which a special variable member 32 operates in an open state by a predetermined lottery, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 31 passes through a specific passing area, so that a big hit game is given. (So-called "two types of gaming machines") may be used. Further, for example, it may be a gaming machine (so-called three types of gaming machines) in which a big hit game is started when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance. Further, for example, a high probability state may not be given.

Next, the technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(1) While the specific operation result effect is executed when the number of operations of the first operating means reaches the first specified number of times in the specific operation valid period, the second operating means of the specific operation valid period. It is characterized in that the specific operation result effect is executed when the number of operations becomes the second specified number of times different from the first specified number of times.

(2) The first operation result effect is executed when the number of operations of the first operation means reaches the first specified number of times in the specific operation valid period, while the second operation means is executed in the specific operation valid period. The second operation result effect is executed when the number of operations of is the second specified number of times different from the first specified number of times.

(3) A notification means for performing notification is provided, and there is a normal operation valid period during which the operation of the first operating means and the operation of the second operating means can be received, and the notification means is said to have the normal operation valid period. It is characterized in that the operation notification for prompting at least one of the operation of the first operation means and the operation of the second operation means is performed, but the operation notification is not performed during the specific operation valid period.

A1 ... Normal actuator, A2 ... Special actuator, SE1 ... 1st start sensor, SE2 ... 2nd start sensor, SE3 ... Special prize sensor, SE4 ... Gate sensor, SE5 ... General prize sensor, 10 ... Pachinko game machine, 17 ... Decoration Lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 19a ... 1st operation button (1st operation means), 19b ... 2nd operation button (2nd operation means), 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22a ... 1st special symbol display unit , 22b ... 2nd special symbol display unit, 27 ... effect display device (effect execution means, notification means), 28 ... 1st start port, 29 ... 2nd start port, 30 ... normal variable member, 31 ... grand prize opening, 1st major winning opening, 32 ... special variable member, 33 ... gate, 34 ... general winning opening, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control Board, 41a ... Sub-control CPU (effect control means, operation count counting means), 41b ... Sub-control ROM, 41c ... Sub-control RAM.

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is granted after the jackpot display result is displayed in a variable game,
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production,
The effect executing means can execute a stepwise effect performed stepwise and an operation reception effect that can identify that the operation of the operation means has been received.
There is a special operation validity period in which the operation of the operation means can be accepted.
In the special operation valid period, it is possible to execute a change effect in which the stage of the stage effect being executed changes according to the operation of the operation means, and the special operation valid period starts from the middle of the special operation valid period. A game machine in which the change effect is not executed in response to the operation of the operation means in the specified period until the end, but the operation reception effect is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the specified period is started during the execution of the change effect, the change effect is continuously executed. Of the special operation valid period, the change effect is not executed in response to the operation of the operation means in the predetermined period from the execution of the change effect to the elapse of the predetermined time.
The predetermined time is shorter than the effect time of the change effect.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a new change effect is executed in response to an operation of the operating means when the change effect is being executed after the end of the predetermined period. ..